Dominica's PM Dies at 49

World | January 7, 2004, Wednesday // 00:00

Dominica's Prime Minister Pierre Charles, aged 49, died of heart attack Tuesday evening, after being ill for some time and undergoing several operation over the past year. Reportedly, the prime minister's death came after he complained of chest pains and had to be rushed to hospital. Crowds of supporters gathered in front of the building, shocked by what local media says to be a tragic loss for the Caribbean island nation. Charles, who took on the post of prime minister in 2000, was the leader of the Dominican Labour Party.

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