The NEW Dominica Reform Party (DRP) was born because Dominica deserves better. We are tired of empty promises, rising costs, broken systems, and selfish-leadership that only works for themselves, not for our people. Our vision is simple but bold, A Dominica that works for everyone, not just the privileged few.
The Path Forward: Direct Democracy – Real Power For The People Of Dominica.
- 6 Month Nationwide Referendum Voting Cycle.
- Mandatory Public Referendums.
- Citizen-Led Proposals.
- Budget Oversight by the People.
- Constitutional Protection of Direct Democracy Rights.
The Path Forward: Ministries Will Be Led By Experts, Not Politicians.
- Ministries Will be Run By Local Professionals, Not Members of Parliament.
The Path Forward: Diaspora Voting – Finally, A Voice For Dominica’s Global Family.
- Diaspora Will be Allowed to Vote in National Elections From Overseas.
The Path Forward: Creating Jobs With Real Solutions – No Excuses, No Empty Talk.
- Create Stable Employment Opportunities for All Residents.
- Expand Skills Training and Apprenticeship Programs for All Ages.
- Support Entrepreneurship and Small Business Development.
- Attract Foreign Investors to Create Real Jobs in Manufacturing and Services.
- Partner With the Private Sector and Community Organizations.
- Promote Flexible and Part-Time Work Options.
- Guarantee Fair Wages, Benefits, and Safe Working Conditions.
- Invest in High-Potential Sectors.
- Launch National Job Placement and Career Counseling Services.
The Path Forward: It Is 2025 – Why Are We Still Forcing School Uniforms?
- End Mandatory School Uniforms.
- Introduce a Standard Dress Code Created by the Residents of Dominica.
The Path Forward: End the Burden of School Book Costs On Struggling Families.
- Provide Free School Text Books to All Students Across Dominica.
The Path Forward: Tourism That Works For Everyone.
- Build Entertainment Focused Tourism.
- Develop Community Based Tourism in Every Parish.
- Support Local Tour Guides, Guesthouses, cultural Events, and Dominican Owned Businesses.
- Rebrand Dominica to the World.
- Clean up the Corruption, Broken Infrastructure, and Bad Gobal Perception Holding Dominica Back.
- Position Dominica as a Leader in People Driven Governance, Culture, and Opportunity.
- Promote Dominica as the Next Big Opportunity for Top Resort Brands.
- Offer Smart, Transparent Investment Incentives.
The Path Forward: Abandoned Buildings And Vehicles Must Be Repaired Or Removed.
- Launch a National Property Review.
- Set Legal Deadlines for Property Owners.
- Offer Incentives to Rebuild and Prioritize Housing for Dominican Families.
- Mandatory Sales for Neglected Properties.
- Prioritize Housing for Dominican Families.
- Clear Unsafe, or Remove Unsalvageable Buildings.
- Restore the Image of Dominica.
The Path Forward: The Police Returning To Their True Role.
- Rebuild Trust Through Transparency and Respect.
- Shift Police Training to Focus on De-escalation and Community Policing.
- Remove Military Style Equipment from Everyday Policing.
- Increase Police Presence as Helpers, Not Enforcers.
- Hold Officers Accountable for Excessive Force and Misconduct.
- Invest in Mental Health and Social Supports.
- Strengthen Partnerships with Community Leaders and Organizations.
- Establish True Independent Oversight Bodies.
- Foster a Culture of Service, Not Occupation.
The Path Forward: The NEW Dominica Reform Party (DRP) Will End Price Gouging And Protect Our People.
- Heavy Fines, Suspend or Revoke Business Licenses for Price Gouging.
- Easy System to Report Unfair Prices.
- Action taken on Every Complaint.
- Reward Honest Businesses.
- Guarantee Fair Prices for Families.
- Regular Price Checks and Inspections.
- Create a Department of Fair Trade & Consumer Protection.
The Path Forward: “Dominica Is Open For Business” Under the NEW Dominica Reform Party (DRP).
- Establish a Dedicated Agricultural Export Promotion Agency.
- Pursue Real Trade Partnerships.
- Take Dominica to the World Stage.
- Train and Support Our Farmers.
- Offer Export Incentives and Tax Breaks.
- Support Certification Programs.
- Launch a Global Branding Campaign.
- Expand Agro-Processing Industries.
- Government Owned Businesses for the People
The Path Forward: Our Global Family – “It Is Time To Come Home”.
- Fast-Track Relocation Programs.
- Financial Incentives, Housing Assistance & Start-Up Grants.
- Diaspora Return Office.
- Recognition of Skills & Qualifications.
- Cultural & Community Reconnection Programs..
- Dual Citizenship & Family Reunification Support.
The Path Forward: It Is Time To Pay The People Who Keep Dominica Alive.
- Raise Salaries for Police Officers, Teachers, and Healthcare workers.
- Guarantee Annual Wage Reviews.
- Implement Comprehensive Benefit Packages.
- Create a Transparent, Fair Wage Framework.
- Invest in Training, Career Development, and Continuing Education.
- Redirect Wasteful government Spending.
The Path Forward: Healthcare Is A Right, Not A Political Slogan.
- Universal Free Quality Healthcare.
- No Privatization Schemes.
- Investment in Better Healthcare Infrastructure.
- Recruitment, Training, and Retention of Medical Professionals.
- Affordable Access to Medicines, Diagnostics, and Life-Saving Treatments.
- Creating Mobile Health Clinics and Telemedicine Initiatives.
- Full Integration of Mental Health Services.
- Transparent Management, Proper Funding, and Strict Accountability.
- Protection for Families Against Catastrophic Medical Expenses.
- Collaboration With International Partners to Modernize Our Healthcare System, Incorporating Best Practices, New Technologies, and Global Expertise.
The Pathway Forward: EC$14 Million For A World Creole Music Festival Party While Our Nation Starves.
- Dismantle the Outdated, Unsustainable WCMF.
- Create a New, Globally Marketable Annual Event.
- Ensure All Govenrment Hsted Events Pay for Themselves.
- Redirect WCMF Funds.
The Path Forward: The NEW Dominica Reform Party (DRP) Will Complete The International Airport For Our People.
- Complete the International Airport,
- On Time, On Budget.
- Jobs for Local Dominicans.
- Increased Tourism and Economic Growth.
- Increase Travel and Trade.
- New Investment Opportunities for Local Dominicans.
- A Gateway for the World to Dominica.
The Path Forward: The Betrayal Of The Working Class.
- Living Wages for Working People.
- End to Nepotism and Waste.
- Emergency Savings Fund Program.
- Full-Time Employment Quota.
- Workforce Stability Act.
- Penalties for Exploitation.
- Clear Legal Definitions of Employment Status.
- Ban on Exploitative Rotation.
The Path Forward: The NEW Dominica Reform Party (DRP) – Accountability And Integrity.
- Commitment to Country First.
- Accountability to the People.
- Honesty and Transparency.
- Zero Tolerance for Corruption or Misconduct.
- No Protection for Wrongdoing.
- Automatic Removal from Party.
- Public Call for Resignation.
- Trigger a Party Vote.
- Support for By-Election.
- Mandatory Ethics Training.
The Path Forward: One Nation, One Family – Rebuilding Our Bond With The Kalinago People.
- Rebuilding Trust, Restoring Respect.
- Modern Governance, Shared Decision-Making.
- Smart Development with Cultural Sensitivity.
- Education That Celebrates Culture and Builds the Future.
- Preserving Language, Traditions, and Ancestral Wisdom.
- Cultural Tourism and Economic Empowerment.
- Innovation Meets Indigenous Knowledge.
- One Family, One Future. ❤️
The Path Forward: No More Foreign Construction Contracts – It Is Time To Build Dominica With Dominicans.
- Cancel Foreign Contract.
- Dominican Professionals and Companies Will be Given First Priority.
- Local Contractor Registry.
- Mandatory Public Bidding for Every Government Project.
- Fully Transparent, Publicly Accessible, and Open to Citizen Oversight.
- Hiring of Local Workforce, Dominican Citizens First.
- Strict Penalties and Contract Cancellation Clauses.
The Path Forward: Give The Land Back to Our People, It Is The Smartest Investment Dominica Can Make.
- Redistribute Idle Government Land.
- Empower Young People.
- Provide Renters a Path to Homeownership.
- Enable Families to Grow Their Own Food.
- Address Rising Cost of Living, Housing Crisis, and Lack of Opportunity.
- Build Economic Growth.
- Increase food Security
- Reduce Dependency on Expensive Imports.
- Create Long-Term Stability.
- Combat Brain Drain.
- Reduce Poverty and Crime.
- Collect Fair Government Revenue.
- Challenge Entrenched Political Parties.
- Lead With Bold, People-First Innovation
- Reject Old Politics of Dependency And Control,
- Build a Nation of Owners, Not Tenants.
The Path Forward: Charting A New Course – Direct Election Of Dominica’s Prime Minister.
- Direct Election of the Prime Minister.
- Keep Your Members of Parliament Vote.
- Direct Democracy.
- Section 59(2) Amendment.
The Path Forward: It Is Time To Slow Down.
- Purchase and Deploy Speed Monitoring Equipment.
- Introduce Strict Enforcement of Speeding Laws.
- Implement a Zero-Tolerance Policy for Suspended Licenses.
- Public Awareness Campaign Before Enforcement Begins.
- Install speed Bumps Island-Wide.
- Partner With the Police to Ensure Enforcement is Fully Supported and Resourced.
- Create a Reporting System for Communities.
The Path Forward: From Lifeline To Cash Cow: The Truth About Port Fees In Dominica.
- Introduce a Single, Flat-Rate Fee for All Barrels.
- Eliminate Double Taxation.
- Ban Arbitrary and On-the-Spot Fees.
- Make the Entire Port Fee Structure Transparent.
- Encourage Increased Diaspora Engagement.
- Boost Revenue Through Fairness, Not Exploitation.
- Recognize Barrels and Crates as Lifelines, Not Luxury Imports.
- Stop Punishing Families for Helping Each Other.
- Rebuild Trust Between Citizens and Public Institutions.
The Path Forward: Dominica Auto Protection Authority (DAPA).
- Lower and More Affordable Premiums.
- Universal Access and Coverage.
- Improved Claims Fairness and Transparency.
- Reinvestment Into Community and Infrastructure.
- Economic Stability and Predictability.
- Creation of Local Jobs.
- Consumer Protections and Regulation.
- Encourages Safer Driving Practices.
- Public Profit Sharing or Dividends.
The Path Forward: Parliamentary Representation For The Kalinago People.
- Introduce Legislation For A Permanent Kalinago Seat in Parliament.
- Engage Directly with the Kalinago Community.
- Legal & Constitutional Reform.
- Launch a National Awareness Campaign.
- Ensure True Independence.
- End Tokenism, Promote Real Power.
- Guarantee a Voice of Opposition.
- Safeguard Democracy for All.
- Lead by Example.
The Path Forward: Shutting Down Roads For Parliament Is A National Embarrassment.
- No More Road Closures for Politicians.
- Public Roads Belong to the People.
- We Will Keep Roads Open During Parliamentary Sessions.
