Dominica: History

Britain takes control of Dominica in accordance with the Treaty of Paris, which ended the Seven Years' War.

Dominica becomes the first and only British colony in the Caribbean to have a black-controlled legislature.

Britain re-establishes crown colony government over Dominica.

Dominica becomes a member of the British West Indies Federation. 

Britain grants Dominica Self-government rule. 

Dominica becomes fully independent.

The government announces plans to make Dominica a principal provider of offshore financial services to the world.

Dominica seeks help from the Caribbean Development Bank as it goes through economic and financial difficulties as exports and tourism decline.

Dominica cuts diplomatic relations with Taiwan in favor of ties with mainland China, which agrees to give $100 million with the aid over five years. Later that year, a severe earthquake strikes Dominica, significantly damaging the country's infrastructure, which will cost them millions of dollars to repair.

Hurricane Dean wipes out 99% of Dominica's banana crop, putting further pressure on the island's struggling main industry.