Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit has issued a compelling call to action for all eligible Dominican voters, both domestically and overseas, to participate in the ongoing national voter confirmation initiative. Speaking at his year-end press conference, the Prime Minister revealed that approximately 9,000 citizens have already verified their registration details since the process commenced on October 15, 2025.
Emphasizing the critical nature of civic engagement, Skerrit stated, ‘This is not a time to stay away or to be discouraged. It is a time to engage. Confirming your registration is both your right and your responsibility.’ He positioned the confirmation drive as the culmination of extensive electoral reforms implemented throughout 2025, designed to enhance the transparency, integrity, and credibility of the nation’s democratic processes.
The Prime Minister highlighted that these reforms followed nearly twenty years of national discourse, consultation, and advocacy, culminating in parliamentary approval of legislation modernizing Dominica’s electoral framework. The confirmation process requires registered voters to visit designated centers where they verify personal information, present required identification documents, undergo photograph capture, and confirm eligibility under the updated system.
Skerrit emphasized that this comprehensive exercise serves to cleanse and update voter rolls while paving the way for issuing official voter identification cards. ‘This ensures the register accurately reflects those legitimately entitled to vote in Dominica’s elections,’ he affirmed.
According to recent reports from Dominica News Online, electoral authorities have received over 9,000 verification applications, with more than 700 already officially confirmed by the Electoral Office headed by Chief Elections Officer Anthea Joseph.