Julian Jay Savarin (born 1950) is a British musician, songwriter, poet and science fiction author. There Michael is befriended by a former teacher, Savarin. In 1996, Charles Savarin became the leader of the DFP. Savarin polled 405 votes to Douglas's 531 votes. Born in Dominica, Savarin moved to Great Britain in 1962. In 1986, Savarin was appointed Ambassador/Permanent Representative to the European Union. Savarin grew in stature and was the most notable trade union leader on the island. Savarin emerged victorious at the polls with some 1013 votes to Norris Prevo's 759. Savarin entered into a coalition arrangement with the Roosie Douglas-led Dominica Labour Party.