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- ↑ Myers, Robert A. (1987). "A Resource Guide to Dominica, 1493-1986". Human Relations Area Files.
- ↑ "The Caribbean Year Book". Caribook, Limited. 1978.
- ↑ "Former government minister dies". Dominica News Online. 8 August 2017.
- ↑ "1975 General Election Results - Electoral Office". electoraloffice.gov.dm.
- ↑ "Dominica Social Security 2016 Annual Report" (PDF). Dominica Social Security.
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