Rosie Douglas
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Roosevelt Bernard Douglas (October 15, 1941–October 1, 2000) was a Dominica
n politician. In 2000 he was prime minister
of the Caribbean island for eight months, from 3 February 2000 until his death later that year.
While attending university in Canada
, Rosie Douglas garnered fame as being one of the instigators of the Sir George Williams Computer Riot
of 1969 (aka Concordia Computer Riot). http://www.nalis.gov.tt/Biography/bio-ROSIE_DOUGLAS_lateDominicanPM.htm
Douglas appealed during his political career to the cause of the socialist
radical reformers. At the parliamentary elections on 31 January 2000 he led the Dominica Labour Party
to victory against the governing United Workers Party
of Prime Minister Edison James
. He formed a coalition with the moderate Dominica Freedom Party
and began office on 3 February 2000.
After only eight months in the office Douglas was found on 1 October 2000 dead in his house in Portsmouth. He had returned only one day before from state visits to Australia, Taiwan, Canada and Jamaica.
Pierre Charles
was named as his successor.
Roosevelt Bernard Douglas (October 15, 1941–October 1, 2000) was a Dominica
n politician. In 2000 he was prime minister
of the Caribbean island for eight months, from 3 February 2000 until his death later that year.
While attending university in Canada
, Rosie Douglas garnered fame as being one of the instigators of the Sir George Williams Computer Riot
of 1969 (aka Concordia Computer Riot). http://www.nalis.gov.tt/Biography/bio-ROSIE_DOUGLAS_lateDominicanPM.htm
Douglas appealed during his political career to the cause of the socialist
radical reformers. At the parliamentary elections on 31 January 2000 he led the Dominica Labour Party
to victory against the governing United Workers Party
of Prime Minister Edison James
. He formed a coalition with the moderate Dominica Freedom Party
and began office on 3 February 2000.
After only eight months in the office Douglas was found on 1 October 2000 dead in his house in Portsmouth. He had returned only one day before from state visits to Australia, Taiwan, Canada and Jamaica.
Pierre Charles
was named as his successor.
Roosevelt Bernard Douglas (October 15, 1941–October 1, 2000) was a Dominica
n politician. In 2000 he was prime minister
of the Caribbean island for eight months, from 3 February 2000 until his death later that year.
While attending university in Canada
, Rosie Douglas garnered fame as being one of the instigators of the Sir George Williams Computer Riot
of 1969 (aka Concordia Computer Riot). http://www.nalis.gov.tt/Biography/bio-ROSIE_DOUGLAS_lateDominicanPM.htm
Douglas appealed during his political career to the cause of the socialist
radical reformers. At the parliamentary elections on 31 January 2000 he led the Dominica Labour Party
to victory against the governing United Workers Party
of Prime Minister Edison James
. He formed a coalition with the moderate Dominica Freedom Party
and began office on 3 February 2000.
After only eight months in the office Douglas was found on 1 October 2000 dead in his house in Portsmouth. He had returned only one day before from state visits to Australia, Taiwan, Canada and Jamaica.
Pierre Charles
was named as his successor.
Dominica
Dominica , officially the Commonwealth of Dominica, is an island nation in the Lesser Antilles region of the Caribbean Sea, south-southeast of Guadeloupe and northwest of Martinique. Its size is and the highest point in the country is Morne Diablotins, which has an elevation of . The Commonwealth...
n politician. In 2000 he was prime minister
Prime minister
A prime minister is the most senior minister of cabinet in the executive branch of government in a parliamentary system. In many systems, the prime minister selects and may dismiss other members of the cabinet, and allocates posts to members within the government. In most systems, the prime...
of the Caribbean island for eight months, from 3 February 2000 until his death later that year.
While attending university in Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
, Rosie Douglas garnered fame as being one of the instigators of the Sir George Williams Computer Riot
Sir George Williams Computer Riot
The Sir George Williams Computer Riot was a 1969 event at Sir George Williams University in Montreal, Canada, now a part of Concordia University. It was the largest student occupation in Canadian history.- Overview :...
of 1969 (aka Concordia Computer Riot). http://www.nalis.gov.tt/Biography/bio-ROSIE_DOUGLAS_lateDominicanPM.htm
Douglas appealed during his political career to the cause of the socialist
Socialism
Socialism is an economic system characterized by social ownership of the means of production and cooperative management of the economy; or a political philosophy advocating such a system. "Social ownership" may refer to any one of, or a combination of, the following: cooperative enterprises,...
radical reformers. At the parliamentary elections on 31 January 2000 he led the Dominica Labour Party
Dominica Labour Party
The Dominica Labour Party is a social-democratic political party in Dominica.-History:Founded in 1955 by Phyllis Shand Allfrey and Emmanuel Christopher Loblack, it is the oldest political party in Dominica. It first contested general elections in 1961, winning seven of the eleven seats. In the next...
to victory against the governing United Workers Party
United Workers' Party (Dominica)
The United Workers' Party is a centrist political party in Dominica. As of the 2009 general election, it is the only opposition party represented in the House of Assembly of Dominica, holding three of the twenty-one seats...
of Prime Minister Edison James
Edison James
Edison Chenfil James was the prime minister of Dominica from June 14, 1995 to February 3, 2000 as well as the Member of Parliament for the Marigot constituency from 1990. He graduated from the Dominica Grammar School...
. He formed a coalition with the moderate Dominica Freedom Party
Dominica Freedom Party
The Dominica Freedom Party is a conservative political party in Dominica.The party lost all of its seats in the House of Assembly at 2005 general election, held on 5 May 2005. This was the first time since 1975 that the DFP was not elected in any seats...
and began office on 3 February 2000.
After only eight months in the office Douglas was found on 1 October 2000 dead in his house in Portsmouth. He had returned only one day before from state visits to Australia, Taiwan, Canada and Jamaica.
Pierre Charles
Pierre Charles
Pierre Charles was Prime Minister of Dominica from 2000 to 2004 as well as Member of Parliament for Grand Bay, Dominica from 1985 until his death. He was born in Grand Bay in Saint Patrick parish. He began his high school education at the Dominica Grammar School and completed it at the St...
was named as his successor.
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Roosevelt Bernard Douglas (October 15, 1941–October 1, 2000) was a Dominica
Dominica
Dominica , officially the Commonwealth of Dominica, is an island nation in the Lesser Antilles region of the Caribbean Sea, south-southeast of Guadeloupe and northwest of Martinique. Its size is and the highest point in the country is Morne Diablotins, which has an elevation of . The Commonwealth...
n politician. In 2000 he was prime minister
Prime minister
A prime minister is the most senior minister of cabinet in the executive branch of government in a parliamentary system. In many systems, the prime minister selects and may dismiss other members of the cabinet, and allocates posts to members within the government. In most systems, the prime...
of the Caribbean island for eight months, from 3 February 2000 until his death later that year.
While attending university in Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
, Rosie Douglas garnered fame as being one of the instigators of the Sir George Williams Computer Riot
Sir George Williams Computer Riot
The Sir George Williams Computer Riot was a 1969 event at Sir George Williams University in Montreal, Canada, now a part of Concordia University. It was the largest student occupation in Canadian history.- Overview :...
of 1969 (aka Concordia Computer Riot). http://www.nalis.gov.tt/Biography/bio-ROSIE_DOUGLAS_lateDominicanPM.htm
Douglas appealed during his political career to the cause of the socialist
Socialism
Socialism is an economic system characterized by social ownership of the means of production and cooperative management of the economy; or a political philosophy advocating such a system. "Social ownership" may refer to any one of, or a combination of, the following: cooperative enterprises,...
radical reformers. At the parliamentary elections on 31 January 2000 he led the Dominica Labour Party
Dominica Labour Party
The Dominica Labour Party is a social-democratic political party in Dominica.-History:Founded in 1955 by Phyllis Shand Allfrey and Emmanuel Christopher Loblack, it is the oldest political party in Dominica. It first contested general elections in 1961, winning seven of the eleven seats. In the next...
to victory against the governing United Workers Party
United Workers' Party (Dominica)
The United Workers' Party is a centrist political party in Dominica. As of the 2009 general election, it is the only opposition party represented in the House of Assembly of Dominica, holding three of the twenty-one seats...
of Prime Minister Edison James
Edison James
Edison Chenfil James was the prime minister of Dominica from June 14, 1995 to February 3, 2000 as well as the Member of Parliament for the Marigot constituency from 1990. He graduated from the Dominica Grammar School...
. He formed a coalition with the moderate Dominica Freedom Party
Dominica Freedom Party
The Dominica Freedom Party is a conservative political party in Dominica.The party lost all of its seats in the House of Assembly at 2005 general election, held on 5 May 2005. This was the first time since 1975 that the DFP was not elected in any seats...
and began office on 3 February 2000.
After only eight months in the office Douglas was found on 1 October 2000 dead in his house in Portsmouth. He had returned only one day before from state visits to Australia, Taiwan, Canada and Jamaica.
Pierre Charles
Pierre Charles
Pierre Charles was Prime Minister of Dominica from 2000 to 2004 as well as Member of Parliament for Grand Bay, Dominica from 1985 until his death. He was born in Grand Bay in Saint Patrick parish. He began his high school education at the Dominica Grammar School and completed it at the St...
was named as his successor.
External links
Roosevelt Bernard Douglas (October 15, 1941–October 1, 2000) was a Dominica
Dominica
Dominica , officially the Commonwealth of Dominica, is an island nation in the Lesser Antilles region of the Caribbean Sea, south-southeast of Guadeloupe and northwest of Martinique. Its size is and the highest point in the country is Morne Diablotins, which has an elevation of . The Commonwealth...
n politician. In 2000 he was prime minister
Prime minister
A prime minister is the most senior minister of cabinet in the executive branch of government in a parliamentary system. In many systems, the prime minister selects and may dismiss other members of the cabinet, and allocates posts to members within the government. In most systems, the prime...
of the Caribbean island for eight months, from 3 February 2000 until his death later that year.
While attending university in Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
, Rosie Douglas garnered fame as being one of the instigators of the Sir George Williams Computer Riot
Sir George Williams Computer Riot
The Sir George Williams Computer Riot was a 1969 event at Sir George Williams University in Montreal, Canada, now a part of Concordia University. It was the largest student occupation in Canadian history.- Overview :...
of 1969 (aka Concordia Computer Riot). http://www.nalis.gov.tt/Biography/bio-ROSIE_DOUGLAS_lateDominicanPM.htm
Douglas appealed during his political career to the cause of the socialist
Socialism
Socialism is an economic system characterized by social ownership of the means of production and cooperative management of the economy; or a political philosophy advocating such a system. "Social ownership" may refer to any one of, or a combination of, the following: cooperative enterprises,...
radical reformers. At the parliamentary elections on 31 January 2000 he led the Dominica Labour Party
Dominica Labour Party
The Dominica Labour Party is a social-democratic political party in Dominica.-History:Founded in 1955 by Phyllis Shand Allfrey and Emmanuel Christopher Loblack, it is the oldest political party in Dominica. It first contested general elections in 1961, winning seven of the eleven seats. In the next...
to victory against the governing United Workers Party
United Workers' Party (Dominica)
The United Workers' Party is a centrist political party in Dominica. As of the 2009 general election, it is the only opposition party represented in the House of Assembly of Dominica, holding three of the twenty-one seats...
of Prime Minister Edison James
Edison James
Edison Chenfil James was the prime minister of Dominica from June 14, 1995 to February 3, 2000 as well as the Member of Parliament for the Marigot constituency from 1990. He graduated from the Dominica Grammar School...
. He formed a coalition with the moderate Dominica Freedom Party
Dominica Freedom Party
The Dominica Freedom Party is a conservative political party in Dominica.The party lost all of its seats in the House of Assembly at 2005 general election, held on 5 May 2005. This was the first time since 1975 that the DFP was not elected in any seats...
and began office on 3 February 2000.
After only eight months in the office Douglas was found on 1 October 2000 dead in his house in Portsmouth. He had returned only one day before from state visits to Australia, Taiwan, Canada and Jamaica.
Pierre Charles
Pierre Charles
Pierre Charles was Prime Minister of Dominica from 2000 to 2004 as well as Member of Parliament for Grand Bay, Dominica from 1985 until his death. He was born in Grand Bay in Saint Patrick parish. He began his high school education at the Dominica Grammar School and completed it at the St...
was named as his successor.