Government Ministries
There are over 20 government ministries within Dominica. Ministries are headed by a political appointee, the minister. Notable examples include the Ministry of Carib Affairs, which deals with indigenous people’s affairs and craft development; and the Ministry of Social Services, Community Development and Gender Affairs, which handles local government, adult education and community development. Permanent Secretaries are the civil service heads of each ministry, and can be head of two or more ministries at a time.