GOVERNMENT OF DOMINICA MOURNS THE PASSING OF FORMER MINISTER IAN PINARD

The Government of Dominica expresses profound

sadness at the passing of former Government Minister and distinguished public servant,

Ian Pinard.

Ian Pinard served as Parliamentary Representative for the Soufriere constituency,

including the communities of Soufriere, Scotts Head, Gallion and Pointe Michel. He was

first elected to Parliament in 2005 and reelected in 2014, representing his constituents’

interests with distinction at the national level.

During his time in Government, Mr. Pinard was first Parliamentary Secretary in the

Ministry of Education and then Minister for Public Works and Ports, with responsibility

for road infrastructure and port operations. In this role, he oversaw key aspects of the

country’s transport infrastructure, including during periods of national recovery and

rebuilding.

Following his tenure in elected office, Mr. Pinard continued to contribute to national

development in executive roles including at PetroCaribe Dominica and most recently as

Chief Executive Officer of the Dominica Air and Sea Ports Authority (DASPA).

He will be remembered as a dedicated public servant who carried out his

responsibilities with quiet determination and a strong sense of duty. We honour his

commitment to the people he served, particularly in the Soufriere constituency, and his

contribution to national development.

The Government of Dominica extends sincere condolences to his family, friends, former

constituents and colleagues.

May he rest in peace.