Octavia Alfred is a Dominican politician who serves as the current Minister for Education, Human Resource Planning, Vocational Training and Nation Excellence.[1] Prior to entering parliament in 2019, she had worked as a teacher since 1985.[2] In 2021, as Minister, Alfred supported efforts to maintain the use of Creole in Dominica.[3]
Octavia Alfred | |
|---|---|
| Minister for Education, Human Resource Planning, Vocational Training and Nation Excellence | |
| Assumed office 17 December 2019 | |
| President | Charles Savarin Sylvanie Burton |
| Member of Parliament for Castle Bruce | |
| Assumed office 6 December 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Johnson Drigo |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Dominica Labour Party |
References
edit- ^ "Minister for Education, Human Resource Planning, Vocational Training and Nation Excellence - GIS Dominica". news.gov.dm. Government Information Service. Retrieved 9 March 2022.
- ^ "Biography - Octavia Alfred". www.caribbeanelections.com. Caribbean Elections. Retrieved 9 March 2022.
- ^ "Long Pause in "Five Minute Pause for the Creole Cause"". The Sun. 22 July 2021. Retrieved 9 March 2022.
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