Denise Charles-Pemberton, formerly Denise Charles, is a politician from Dominica, who in 2019 was appointed Minister for Tourism, International Transport and Maritime Initiatives for the Government of Dominica.[1][2] Key issues for her ministry to address is the recovery of the country's tourism sector after the impact of COVID-19, as well as the impact of climate change.[3][4]
Denise Charles-Pemberton | |
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| Minister for Tourism, International Transport and Maritime Initiatives | |
| Assumed office 2019 | |
| Member of Parliament for Soufriere | |
| Assumed office 2016 | |
| Chair of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States Council Of Ministers Of Tourism | |
| Assumed office 2022 | |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Dominica Labour Party |
| Spouse | Daniel Pemberton |
On 21 July 2022, Charles was appointed Chair of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States Council Of Ministers Of Tourism.[5] A former accountant,[6] Charles first stood for parliament in 2016, retaining the constituency for the Dominica Labour Party with 70% of the vote.[7] She is Member of Parliament for Soufriere Constituency.[8] She was re-elected in 2019.[9][10]
In November 2023, she married and took the name of Denise Charles-Pemberton.[11]
References
edit- ^ "HON. DENISE CHARLES APPOINTED CHAIRMAN OF THE OECS COUNCIL OF TOURISM OF MINISTERS - GIS Dominica". news.gov.dm. Retrieved 2024-02-21.
- ^ "Dominica: Minister Denise Charles Launches Engaging Soufriere Constituency Summer School". CaribDaily.News. Retrieved 2024-02-21.
- ^ Times, Caribbean (2022-10-18). "DOMINICA-Tourism Minister calls for united front in dealing with challenges facing region". Caribbean Times. Retrieved 2024-02-21.
- ^ "Hospitality training among priorities for new OECS tourism council chair, Dominica's Denise Charles - Dominica News Online". 2024-02-21. Archived from the original on 2024-02-21. Retrieved 2024-02-21.
- ^ Byron, Anglina (2022-07-22). "Dominica: Denise Charles to chair OECS Council of Tourism Ministers". Associates Times a Caribbean News website. Retrieved 2024-02-21.
- ^ "DLP confirms Denise Charles as its candidate in Soufriere by-election - Dominica News Online". 2024-02-21. Archived from the original on 2024-02-21. Retrieved 2024-02-21.
- ^ "Denise Charles Retains Soufriere Seat for DLP - GIS Dominica". news.gov.dm. Retrieved 2024-02-21.
- ^ Walker, Monica (2023-09-06). "Dominica: Tourism Ministry team wishes Minister Denise Charles on her birthday". WIC News. Retrieved 2024-02-21.
- ^ "PM Skerrit announces slate for Dec 6 General Election | Loop Caribbean News". Loop News. Retrieved 2024-02-21.
- ^ "Denise Charles brushes aside 'rumors' of not seeking re-election - Dominica News Online". 2022-10-01. Archived from the original on 2022-10-01. Retrieved 2024-02-21.
- ^ Baptiste, Carlisle Jn (2023-11-12). "Dominica's Tourism Minister weds • Nature Isle News". Nature Isle News. Retrieved 2024-04-23.