Age, Biography and Wiki
Roosevelt Skerrit was born on 8 June, 1972 in Princess Margaret Hospital, Roseau, Dominica, is a Prime Minister of Dominica since 2004. Discover Roosevelt Skerrit's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 51 years old?
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| Age |
51 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Gemini |
| Born |
8 June 1972 |
| Birthday |
8 June |
| Birthplace |
Princess Margaret Hospital, Roseau, Dominica |
| Nationality |
Dominica
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He is a member of famous Minister with the age 51 years old group.
Roosevelt Skerrit Height, Weight & Measurements
At 51 years old, Roosevelt Skerrit height not available right now. We will update Roosevelt Skerrit's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Who Is Roosevelt Skerrit's Wife?
His wife is Melissa Poponne (m. May 2013)
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| Wife |
Melissa Poponne (m. May 2013) |
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| Children |
3 |
Roosevelt Skerrit Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Roosevelt Skerrit worth at the age of 51 years old? Roosevelt Skerrit’s income source is mostly from being a successful Minister. He is from Dominica. We have estimated Roosevelt Skerrit's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
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Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Minister |
Roosevelt Skerrit Social Network
Timeline
Roosevelt Skerrit (born 8 June 1972) is a Dominican politician who has been Prime Minister of Dominica since 2004; he has also been the Member of Parliament for the Vieille Case constituency since 2000.
At the time of Pierre Charles’ death, Skerrit was Member of Parliament for the Vieille Case constituency, a position he had held since his election in February 2000.
Roosevelt Skerrit, also known as "Roozey" by some of his closest family and friends, became Prime Minister after the death of Pierre Charles in January 2004.
In addition to being the Prime Minister, he has also served as Minister for Finance since 2004, Minister of Education, Sports and Youth Affairs, and Minister for Foreign Affairs and is the political leader of the Dominica Labor Party.
Upon taking office Skerrit became the world's youngest head of government, surpassing Joseph Kabila of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
With his party's May 2005 election victory, Skerrit became the world's first democratically elected national leader born in the 1970s.
Regionally, he has served as the chairman of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) and most recently as chairman of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) in 2010.
Skerrit is currently the longest-serving prime minister of Dominica.
As of December 2010 Skerrit remained the youngest head of government in the Western Hemisphere and the third youngest in the world, surpassed only by Madagascar's Andry Rajoelina and Montenegro's Igor Lukšić.
In 2015, the Chinese billionaire Ng Lap Seng was arrested by the FBI.
This was due to an ongoing UN bribery investigation.
Skerrit was photographed with Ng shortly before the arrest.
The Wall Street Journal stated that Ng told associates that he helped persuade Dominica to switch diplomatic recognition to China from Taiwan.
The opposition party scrutinized Skerrit on the matter.
Skerrit informed them that the FBI was not interested in him.
A 2019, an Al Jazeera investigation alleged that Skerrit had been receiving money in exchange for diplomatic passports and ambassadorships.
In December 2019, Skerrit won his fourth consecutive general election eighteen seats to three, becoming the first Dominica Prime Minister ever to do so.
Prime Minister Dr Roosevelt Skerrit assumed the chairmanship of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM).
He also chaired the meeting of the countries under the CARICOM and asked for the innovative ways to strengthen the region.
After the Hamas attack on Israel in October 2023, Skerrit called for a ceasefire in the Israel–Hamas war.
