LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Minister of National Security asked to comment on crime wave

Dominica News Online - Wednesday, February 23rd, 2011 at 2:09 PM
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Dear editor,

Could you be so kind as to publish this letter?

The Honorable Minister of National Security,

We have been witnessing a wave of crime that has never been known to Dominica.

This concerns us when many persons have been disappearing and many strange and unsolved murders have been occurring both on land and within our territorial waters.

-Was it not reported earlier that Transparency International was concerned about criminals being used used as laborers in foreign aid projects?
-Was it not asked who are the imported workers?
-Did you provide us with an answer?
-Why is it that the law provides for proper research prior to work permits being granted?
-What are the requirements for work permits being granted for foriegn aliens?
-Aren’t the immigration, customs and quarantine departments being compromised?
-Can we Dominicans be confident that we are being protected from this strange and rapid upsurge in criminal activity?

We anxiously await your response.

Sincerely concerned

Born and Bred Dominican

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13 Comments

  1. Like or Dislike: Thumb up 0 Thumb down 0 VI GUY March 22, 2012

    You dont have any crime problems in you’re nation. I live in the Virgin Islands and our crime rates per capita is top under the US flag. So you all need to appreciate your peaceful country and work on the little spats that you are claiming to be problematic…

  2. Like or Dislike: Thumb up 4 Thumb down 2 natural dominican February 23, 2011

    i like this….i think that in a small island such as d/a crime should be contained…and if not somebody’s job should be threaten….whether it is the commissioner or the minister himself

  3. Like or Dislike: Thumb up 2 Thumb down 2 watch who its friends are February 23, 2011

    Protesters gunned down by government forces!!!
    Protesters arrested!!!
    Dissidents detained without trial!!!
    Opposition members arrested!!!
    Are these not the headlines in reference to the so called “friendly governments of the DLP?

    Is it not mirrored in Dominica?

    “Opposition leaders charged”…because the speaker refuses to allow questions in parliament.

  4. Like or Dislike: Thumb up 0 Thumb down 0 Tidy February 23, 2011

    And Just Reading you not publishing yours well yes who do like so like so!!!

  5. Hot debate. What do you think? Thumb up 5 Thumb down 3 Tidy February 23, 2011

    If the Minister of National Security could find half the time he spends on the Kairi FM rebuttal show to address every issue that Lennox Linton and others speak about rather than address the crime wave we probably would be more in tune with what is happening. The Minister rather than put his energy in addressing this serious situation spends hours upon hours in irrelavant and petty matters on the Kairi airwaves- no wonder he is the most ineffective Minister in the history of Dominica.

  6. Well-loved. Like or Dislike: Thumb up 4 Thumb down 0 Lougaoo Mem February 23, 2011

    It is the responsibilities of each and every citizen to report and assist the law enforcement officers in fighting crimes on our beloved Nature Isle. Also, it is the responsibilities of the top Law-man, the AG and the political leaders to adhere to the constitution (Supreme Law of the land). Remember, the buck stops at the top.

  7. Like or Dislike: Thumb up 3 Thumb down 3 Just Reading February 23, 2011

    Is this the new way of communicating with government and other statutory officials. Why should any official respond to such a letter, not knowing whether it’s some foriegn person seeking to gratify himself.

    Please publish your name and get a reply.

    • Like or Dislike: Thumb up 0 Thumb down 0 Mamie February 23, 2011

      WHY DID YOU PUBLISH YOU NAME???? SOME OF US WANTS TO HEAR THE ANSWERS UNLIKE YOU. :-D

  8. Like or Dislike: Thumb up 1 Thumb down 0 S.A.M. February 23, 2011

    I hope you send the letter to the Ministers office and no just the message board.

  9. Well-loved. Like or Dislike: Thumb up 4 Thumb down 0 CHAVEZ JR. February 23, 2011

    Why dont we look within our selves first bfore looking on de out side. We must look into our conscience, think of who we are, are we bieng our brothers keeper or hater. Are we being genuine parents. Lets not play the blame game. Lets look and see first if we contribute or are part of the causes of the social ills of our community. I can assure u, it begins at home. Do a self test.

  10. Hot debate. What do you think? Thumb up 6 Thumb down 6 WIKILEAKS February 23, 2011

    Way Papa…More Pawol Pashi Coco

  11. Hot debate. What do you think? Thumb up 6 Thumb down 4 Dominican For Life February 23, 2011

    Well,we need to ask our selves a serious question.
    Where is our loving Nature Isle going?

    • Like or Dislike: Thumb up 0 Thumb down 0 WEH WEH WEH February 23, 2011

      I CAN ANSWER DAT…. STRIAGHT TO HELL

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