Nicholas Liverpool (born 9 January 1935) is a Dominican politician who served as the third President of Dominica from 2 October 2003 until his resignation on 1 September 2010. He was previously a senior civil servant and diplomat.
Early life and education
- Born in Roseau, Dominica.
- Attended the University of Oxford, earning a Bachelor of Arts in History and a Master of Arts.
- Completed legal studies at the Middle Temple, London, and was called to the Bar in 1964.
Career prior to the presidency
- Held various positions within the Dominican civil service, including Deputy Attorney General and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Finance.
- Served as Dominica’s Ambassador to the United Nations (1984–1995) and as High Commissioner to Canada (1995–2000).
- Appointed as the Governor of the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank in 2001.
Presidency (2003–2010)
- Elected by the House of Assembly on 31 August 2003, succeeding Charles Savarin.
- Sworn in on 2 October 2003.
- His term was marked by a focus on strengthening democratic institutions, promoting economic development, and advocating for climate change mitigation due to Dominica’s vulnerability to natural disasters.
- In 2007, he exercised the constitutional power to dismiss the government of Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit, citing concerns over governance; however, the move was later reversed by the courts.
Resignation and later life
- Resigned on 1 September 2010 citing health reasons; his resignation was accepted by the House of Assembly.
- Succeeded by Dr. Eliud Williams.
- Since leaving office, Liverpool has remained largely out of the public political arena.
Personal life
- Married with children.
- Known for his scholarly background and contributions to Dominica’s legal and diplomatic fields.
Recognition
- Awarded various national honors, including the Order of the Nation (Dominica).
References
- Government of Dominica official archives.
- United Nations records of diplomatic representation.
- News reports from The Dominican Gazette and regional Caribbean news outlets covering his election, term, and resignation.
