Background
JOHN, Patrick was born on January 7, 1937.
JOHN, Patrick was born on January 7, 1937.
Leader Dominica Labour Party 1974-1983, Deputy Leader 1983-1984. Minister of Communications and Works 1970-1973, Deputy Premier and Minister of Finance 1974, Premier of Dominica 1974-1978, Prime Minister 1978-1979, Minister for Housing, Security and Development 1978-1979. General Secretary Labour Party of Dominica 1985.
Member of Parliament July-November 1985.
Arrested 1981, tried and acquitted May 1982, re-tried October 1985. Sentenced to 12 years imprisonment for conspiracy to overthrow government.
Parliament.