Progressive Labour Party (Dominica)

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The Progressive Labour Party was a political party in Dominica. It contested the 1975 general elections, receiving 4% of the vote, but failing to win a seat. [1] The party was led by Jenner Armour. [2] It did not run in any subsequent elections. [3]

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References

  1. Dieter Nohlen (2005) Elections in the Americas: A data handbook, Volume I, pp232-234 ISBN   978-0-19-928357-6
  2. "Declassified/Released US Department of State EO Systematic Review 05 JUL 2006". US Department of State.
  3. Nohlen, p231