All Dominicans receive the right to vote. Dominica Labour Party, the first indigenous political party, was founded by Phyllis Shand Allfrey and E.C. Loblack. Grants for roads increased. The constitution was altered, which resulted in the introduction of the ministerial system. Dominica was spanned by road. The Princess Margaret Hospital was opened. Edward Oliver Leblanc joined the Dominica Labour Party. Non-Labour Party candidates banded together to form the Dominica United Peoples Party in order to command majority of the party. E.C. Loblack was removed from office after losing his hold on the union. Constitution was fully put into action and speaker and deputy speaker were appointed to take the place of administrator in presiding over legislative council meetings. F.A Baron became the first chief minister because further constitutional changes were coming into effect and the number of constituencies increased to eleven (11). Federation was dissolved following the withdrawal of Trinidad and Tobago. Phyllis shand Allfrey was expelled from the Dominica Labour Party. Settlements in Dominica became well connected. Plans for statehood was withdrawn. Dominica Labour Party (DLP) wins general election. First female minister of government, Mrs Mable Moir James, was appointed. The Dominica Constitution Order came into operation. Water system began to serve Roseau and the southwest. General elections were scheduled to be held. Introduction of pension savings and the benefit of other workers." Road project completed which marked the opening of the highway between Roseau and Portsmouth. North-East was introduced with diesel stations as far as Marigot. The Labour Government began to speak seriously about Independence for Dominica. Dominica-Cuba Friendship society and Independence Committees was formed. " Cultural Department was established under Alwin Bully.