Roseau, Dominica-Monday, October 13, 2025: Prime Minister Roosevelt
Skerrit will, on Tuesday, October 14, move a motion in the Dominica Parliament seeking approval to confer the Dominica Award of Honour (D.A.H.), the country’s highest national award, on the late Prime Ministers Roosevelt “Rosie‟ Douglas and Pierre Charles.
According to a press release from the office of the Prime Minister, “the motion recognizes the extraordinary national service and leadership of both former prime ministers, whose contributions advanced Dominica’s development and who inspired citizens through their dedication to social justice, education, and community upliftment.”
“Rosie Douglas and Pierre Charles led Dominica with vision and courage,” Prime Minister Skerrit said ahead of Tuesday’s sitting. “This is a moment for the nation to honour two leaders who gave their all to our people, and their example continues to inspire
our spirit of resilience and our collective pursuit of a stronger, more united Dominica.”
The honours will be conferred posthumously during the official 47th anniversary of
independence observance ceremony on November 3.
Roosevelt “Rosie‟ Douglas assumed office as Prime Minister of Dominica in February
2000 and served until his untimely passing on October 1, 2000. Following his death,
Pierre Charles succeeded him as Prime Minister on October 3, 2000, until his passing
on January 6, 2004.
The Government of Dominica invites all citizens to join in honouring their legacy of
service, unity, and nation-building.