In a stunning political development, Senator Delbert Paris has stepped down from his position as deputy political leader of the United Workers Party (UWP). Dominica News Online (DNO), received confirmation of the resignation from UWP political leader, Dr. Thomson Fontaine.
The news of Paris’ resignation has been circulating widely on social media, sparking discussions among party members and the public alike. While the reasons for his departure remain unclear, the announcement marks a notable shift within the party’s leadership.
Paris was elected deputy leader of the UWP at the party’s delegates conference in December, 2024, after he lost his bid for the leadership of the party as Dr. Thomson Fontaine’s only challenger. In the election for UWP leader, Paris received 65 votes to Dr. Fontaine’s 125 votes but went on to defeat the incumbent Ronald Charles 97 votes to 82 votes for position of deputy political leader.
However, questions began to surface about Paris’ future in the leadership of the UWP after he voted in favour of some of the electoral reform legislation passed in parliament on March 19, 2025, while his party, as a part of the Electoral Reform Coalition (ERC) and a determined gathering of dissatisfied Dominicans, was protesting against the passage of that legislation.
Paris was nominated for the position of senator in parliament by the parliamentary representative for the Marigot constituency, Anthony Charles, who contested the 2022 general election as an independent candidate..
DNO is closely monitoring the situation and will provide updates as more information becomes available.
