Francine Baron | |
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Minister of Foreign Affairs and CARICOM Affairs | |
In office 13 December 2014 –25 December 2019 | |
Prime Minister | Roosevelt Skerrit |
Preceded by | Roosevelt Skerrit |
Succeeded by | Kenneth Darroux |
Personal details | |
Political party | Dominica Labour Party |
Parent | Frank Baron |
Alma mater | Holborn School of Law |
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