Dominica’s First Prime Minister Patrick John has passed away.

Patrick Roland John was the first Prime Minister of Dominica as well as its last Premier. He led Dominica to independence from the United Kingdom. He was leader of the Waterfront and Allied Workers’ Union and mayor of Roseau before being elected to the legislature in 1970.

He passed away this morning at the Dominica China Friendship Hospital.

Kairi FM extends condolences to his Family and Loved ones.