Duncan G. Stowe

Duncan G. Stowe, born and raised in Roseau, Dominica, is a distinguished attorney and influential public figure. He established Duncan G. Stowe & Co. in 2001, now a premier law firm offering expertise in civil litigation, intellectual property, ship registration, offshore services, and economic citizenship law. Mr. Stowe received his legal education at the University of Strathclyde and qualifies as a solicitor‑advocate across several Caribbean jurisdictions, including Dominica, Guyana, Grenada, Saint Lucia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, and St. Kitts & Nevis. His firm is widely respected for handling high-profile corporate, telecommunications, and maritime cases for local, regional, and international clients.

Public Service and Electoral Leadership of Duncan Stowe

In September 2020, President Charles A. Savarin appointed Duncan G. Stowe as Chairman of Dominica’s Electoral Commission, completing the constitutionally mandated five-member body. Since assuming office, he has overseen proposals for electoral reform, including the implementation of a voter ID system designed to enhance election security and access, an initiative with a reported investment of EC$1.28 million. His leadership has drawn both support and criticism amid efforts to modernize the electoral process, with some stakeholders raising concerns about independence and governance transparency .

While comprehensive details on his date of birth, family, and early schooling are not publicly available, public records affirm his Dominican roots and professional prominence. Stowe remains engaged in legal mentorship, civic education, and reinforcing Dominica’s institutional integrity. He continues to shape electoral policy and legal discourse, balancing private sector leadership with public responsibilities.