Octavia Alfred is a Dominican politician who serves as the current Minister for Education, Human Resource Planning, Vocational Training and Nation Excellence.[1] Prior to entering parliament in 2019, she had worked as a teacher since 1985.[2] In 2021, as Minister, Alfred supported efforts to maintain the use of Creole in Dominica.[3]
Octavia Alfred | |
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Minister for Education, Human Resource Planning, Vocational Training and Nation Excellence | |
Assumed office 17 December 2019 | |
President | Charles Savarin Sylvanie Burton |
Member of Parliament for Castle Bruce | |
Assumed office 6 December 2019 | |
Preceded by | Johnson Drigo |
Personal details | |
Political party | Dominica Labour Party |