Twenty-four (24) year-old Chalika Vidal, a resident of Salisbury, has officially become one of the opposition senators. She took her oath in Parliament today, administered by Speaker of the House of Assembly, Joseph Isaac.
Her appointment comes as a replacement for former Senator Sean Douglas, following a decision by Opposition Leader Jesma Paul-Victor last year to remove Douglas from his position due to a rift between them, indicating a lack of trust.
Paul-Victor stated that her decision aimed to uphold the integrity of democratic processes from individual misconduct. This decision was made public when Paul-Victor wrote to Her Excellency, the President of Dominica, Sylvanie Burton, on November 6, 2023, formally requesting Douglas’ removal.
Vidal's background has revealed her journey from Salisbury Primary School to graduating with honors from Isaiah Thomas Secondary School in 2018.
She pursued further education at Dominica State College, actively engaging in extracurricular activities and leadership roles. Described as humble and community-oriented, Vidal is involved in voluntary work and serves on the Salisbury Sports Committee.
She plans to pursue studies in Marketing and Communication while continuing her involvement in cultural activities and serving as a role model in her community.
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