'Pierre Charles' (
June 30,
1954 –
January 6,
2004) was
Prime Minister of
Dominica from
2000 to
2004.
He was born in
Grand Bay in
Saint Patrick parish. A member of the
Dominica Labour Party, he served in several cabinet posts including communication and works. While serving as
foreign minister in the government of
Rosie Douglas, he was officially named prime minister on
October 3,
2000, two days after Douglas's death.
He became ill in
February 2003, and had
angioplasty surgery. Concerns about his health led to calls for him to step down. However, he continued to serve as prime minister until his death, which occurred during a medical leave of absence.
Osborne Riviere, who had been acting prime minister during his leave, became prime minister in his stead.
External links
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Dominica PM dies: ''
Globe and Mail'' (Canada)