Michael Douglas (politician)

Michael Douglas (1940-1992) was a politician from Dominica. He served as Member of Parliament for the Portsmouth constituency and as well as a cabinet minister for a number of years, including as Minister of Finance from 1979 to 1980.[1] Later he became the political leader of the Dominica Labour Party and Leader of the Opposition. He was brother to the 5th Prime Minister of Dominica Roosevelt Douglas and father of current Cabinet Minister Ian Douglas.

Legacy
  • Michael Douglas Boulevard in Portsmouth is named after him.[2]

References
  1. "Chiefs of State and Cabinet members of foreign governments / National Foreign Assessment Center. 1979:Sept.-Oct.". hdl:2027/uiug.30112083081304. Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
  2. "Michael Douglas Boulevard", Geographer's Travel Photos, 27 November 2007.


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