{"id":355517,"date":"2026-01-20T16:07:46","date_gmt":"2026-01-20T20:07:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dominicanewsonline.com\/news\/?p=355517"},"modified":"2026-01-20T16:07:46","modified_gmt":"2026-01-20T20:07:46","slug":"jesma-paul-victor-says-reappointment-as-opposition-leader-beyond-political-allegiance-or-personal-interest","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dominicanewsonline.com\/news\/homepage\/homepage-carousel\/jesma-paul-victor-says-reappointment-as-opposition-leader-beyond-political-allegiance-or-personal-interest\/","title":{"rendered":"Jesma Paul-Victor says reappointment as opposition leader beyond political allegiance or personal interest"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"attachment_355518\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-355518\" style=\"width: 642px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-355518\" src=\"https:\/\/dominicanewsonline.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Jesma-Paul-Victor-file-photo.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"642\" height=\"466\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-355518\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Jesma Paul Victor<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Opposition Leader Jesma Paul-Victor has made it clear that her reappointment as Leader of the Opposition in Dominica\u2019s House of Assembly was not influenced by any political allegiance or personal interest.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">She was reappointed on Monday.<\/p>\n<p>Paul-Victor, who represents the Salisbury constituency, was officially appointed on Monday, January 16, 2026, and took the prescribed oath of office today. We have not been able to independently verify this, however Dominica News Online (DNO) understands that her reappointment follows a letter to the President of Dominica from Marigot MP Anthony Charles \u2013 the only other elected opposition member \u2013 requesting that she be named to the position.<\/p>\n<p>Both Paul-Victor and Charles entered parliament as independent candidates after winning seats in the December 20, 2022, snap general election. With only two opposition members elected, neither was able to command majority support among non-government MPs. To address this, they agreed to a power-sharing arrangement in which they would alternate as Leader of the Opposition.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe, the elected members of parliament, Honourable Anthony Samora Charles and Honourable Jesma-Paul Victor, hereby inform the people of Dominica of our decision concerning the appointment of Honorable Jesma Paul-Victor as leader of the opposition in the House of Assembly,\u201d she said during a statement. \u201cAfter careful consideration of the present circumstances facing our country, we exercised our constitutional responsibility to support the appointment of the leader of the opposition.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>She continued, \u201cThis decision was not taken lightly, nor was it influenced by political allegiance or personal interest.\u00a0 It was guided solely by what we believe to be in the best interest of Dominica. \u201c<\/p>\n<p>According to Paul-Victor, Dominica is currently confronting significant economic and social challenges.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIn such periods, the effective functioning of democratic institutions is essential,\u201d she stated. \u201cThe absence of a formally appointed legal public opposition would weaken and delete critical national processes.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>She asserted that Dominica cannot afford a prolonged vacancy in this important constitutional office.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOur action ensures that Parliament continues to function in accordance with the Constitution. It enables the proper constitutional or statutory and constitutional bodies that require consultation with or input from the leader of the opposition,\u201d Paul-Victor emphasized.<\/p>\n<p>She went on to add that her appointment also facilitates the effective operation of parliamentary committees that strengthens debates, scrutiny, and accountability in the House of Assembly.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAbove all, it safeguards the people&#8217;s rights to representation, transparency, and good governance,\u201d she asserted. \u201cWe recognize that this decision \u00a0has generated public discussion and differing opinions.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>She said the opposition respects these views.<\/p>\n<p>However, Paul-Victor pointed out that leadership sometimes requires difficult decisions that may not be universally understood or immediately accepted.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe did not act to advance the interests of any political party.\u00a0 We acted to preserve the integrity and the continuity of the parliamentary system,\u201d she remarked. \u201cAs independent representatives, \u00a0we are not bound by party affiliation,\u00a0\u00a0our \u00a0mandate is to serve our constituents and the wider public with honesty, \u00a0fairness, and independent judgement.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>She said\u00a0\u00a0supporting the appointment of a leader of the opposition \u00a0does not compromise that independence, \u00a0\u201crather \u00a0it reinforces our commitment to constitutional order and democratic stability.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe therefore emphasize that this decision does not align us with any political party.\u00a0 We remain independent in thought, voice, and action,\u201d she stated.<\/p>\n<p>Paul-Victor was first appointed on December 20, 2022, for an 18-month term. Her tenure was scheduled to end on June 19, 2024, at which point Charles was expected to assume the role. Paul-Victor submitted her resignation on June 20, 2024, but the President\u2019s office reminded her that, under section 66 of the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Dominica, both opposition MPs were required to submit a joint letter indicating their choice of leader. Without this joint submission, Charles\u2019 appointment could not proceed.<\/p>\n<p>That month, Charles told Dominica News Online (DNO) that he was prepared to take up the leadership role and emphasized the importance of adhering to the agreed 18-month rotation. He also announced his membership in the newly formed United Progressive Party (UPP) and expressed plans to collaborate with other independent candidates from the last election.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Opposition Leader Jesma Paul-Victor has made it clear that her reappointment as Leader of the Opposition in Dominica\u2019s House of Assembly was not influenced by any political allegiance or personal interest. She was reappointed on Monday. 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