DFP mourns passing of first Chief Minister

Press release - Monday, April 11th, 2016 at 12:15 PM
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Baron was a successful businessman and astute politician
Baron was a successful businessman and astute politician

The Dominica Freedom Party mourns the death of Mr. Franklin Andrew Baron Dominica’s first Chief Minister, who passed away on Saturday, April 9, 2016

Mr. Baron can be best described as a successful visionary and an astute politician who embraced the struggles of life at an early age.

He was Dominica’s first Chief Minister and served in a number of Ministerial portfolios including finance in the Dominica Legislative Council. He accomplished a number of development projects for Dominica during his tenure and set in motion a lot of unfinished infrastructural projects by the time he left government which includes the Melville Hall Airport and Roads.

He was also a long standing successful Businessman, former member of the Roseau Town Council, founder of the Dominica United Peoples Party (DUPP) and a diplomat.

Mr. Baron served as Dominica’s Non Resident High Commissioner to London, Ambassador to the United Nations in New York, the United States of America and the OAS as well as on a number of statutory Boards and Commissions during the reign of the Dominica Freedom Party administration

The person Franklin Andrew Baron who has been widely spoken about in Dominica for his contribution to governance, politics and business will not be forgotten

The Dominica Freedom Party extends deepest sympathy to his wife Mrs. Sybil Baron, children, grand and great grand children, extended family, relatives and friends

May his soul rest in peace.

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4 Comments

  1. Aloes
    April 12, 2016

    When Portsmouth people voted for RBD instead of FAM Baron, Baron abandoned Portsmouth and moved to Roseau… It is alleged that since then Portsmouth never recovered and got stuck with DOOR GLASSES… Please bury him in Portsmouth to lift the curse souplay

  2. GodsPeace
    April 12, 2016

    Rest in Perfect my former Boss

  3. jena lee
    April 12, 2016

    Yes Daddy a job well done RIP

  4. Face the Facts
    April 11, 2016

    He had a busy, hardworking life which he enthusiastically fulfilled for especially his beloved Dominica. This also accounts for his longevity.
    Rest in peace first Chief Minister Frank Baron. You are ahead of us. One day, at the appointed time, we hope to join you and to see you. God bless your soul.

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