Police Chief, Daniel Carbon, has given the reasons for his decision not to grant permission to the United Workers Party (UWP) to hold a march in Roseau on Thursday.
Speaking on state-owned DBS Radio, he quoted the laws of Dominica, mentioning national security reasons and pointed to disturbances which engulfed Roseau following a UWP meeting on February 7.
“In accordance with Section 5 (2)of the Public Order Act, Number 15 01 of the laws of Dominica 1990, I have not granted permission for the following reasons,” he stated. “We all know what happened on Tuesday, February 7, 2017 following the meeting the UWP held on Kennedy Avenue. We had the breakdown of law and order, several business places in Roseau were damaged and there was also violence against the police.”
He stated that investigations into that event are ongoing.
“In the interest of public safety and in the interest of national security, I have not granted permission for the march,” the top cop remarked.
Carbon also spoke about members of the public going around doing their business without interruption.
“There are members of the public, several members of the public and citizens who are entitled to go about their business lawfully, unhindered, uninterrupted and so I have not granted permission for the march and I would like the Dominican public to be guided accordingly,” he stated.
The UWP has decided to hold two public meetings following Carbon’s decision not to grant permission for the march. He said they can go ahead but must be guided by the laws of Dominica.
“I have not given permission for a march or procession,” he said. “The opposition can have their meeting in the Pottersville Savannah and they can have their meeting in Roseau. There will not be any march and the opposition and their members must be guided by the laws governing their meetings. You have traffic control, traffic management, you have the Noise Abatement Act to be guided by and they have the Public Order Act to be guided by.”
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Ok C copy, you did not give permission for a march, can you prevent people from walking from pottesville to independence street,, are you going to provide transportation? please sir remain calm, did you have permission to march on Monday morning?
Linton said the police cannot tell them when to start or finish their meeting. The meeting will be finished when it’s finished So the second meeting starts at 7 pm and may go on till 7am what a JOKE what message are we sending to our young people? One might say that the UWP are trend setters they are advocating a culture of Disobedience. They must remember that they could be the next government on the other hand they realise they could not obtain the seat of POWER hence the frustation
If I had posted something negative about the PM it would’ve not be awaiting moderation from morning you guys are really UWP news sites put this on moderation too there’s Dominica Vibes online too
ADMIN: You are free to go there.
Mr. Carbon was not put in this position because of his good looks. Jonathan you are not management material. You are referring to old Dominica. we are the New Dominica ,the big Apple of the Caribbean. Rules are laws made by the superiors which the inferiors are bound to obey got it. Good time to identify the law breakers. My hope is MR. Carbon is reading this and have a good laugh as I do. In Dominican language you cannot kick against the prick. uphold the law.
Sir, this is not enough reason for your decision not to allow the opposition to address it.s supporters; in fact there should be no reason for the powers that be to stifle freedom of expression by any one. It is not healthy for the nation to be backed up in a corner and try to muzzle decent; aside from that it exposes the paranoia that is embedded in the tissues of the mind of those who try to embrace that practice.
In a court of law for example, your opponent could rightfully claim an objection and the judge would inquire on what grounds the defendants’ claim of ‘speculation’ would be sustained _ case closed leaving the plaintiff at a lose. I think our folks have a very distorted notion of the word, ‘democracy’; therefore it is right and fitting at this point and according to one of the spiritual works of mercy which is to teach the ignorant, let them be reminded that the basic meaning of the word democracy is: government of the people, for the people, by the people.
Chief Carbon,there have been demonstrations in Roseau in the past on numerous occasions,and the public had their right to conduct their private businesses unhindered.The police chiefs before you,who clearly were more competent than you found a way to deploy the resources of the police force in such a manner that the rights of the public and those who were demonstrating were accommodated.This is further proof that you are a square peg in a round hole, incompetent,a political tool for the Skerritt government.You are quoting the law but the law has existed for a long time and demonstrations were permitted in the past under the same law.After the killing of the man in the Portsmouth police station,you were quick to call it murder,and the case is still lingering in who knows where.Fly your kite Carbon.
oh my some of these comments are not from people who love our country. I agree with the commissioner. This political attack needs to stop. Election is soon stop that and Mr. Linton lets be real, the administration is working. Things take time.
Yeah Right, things take time – like 18 years. This is a lifetime
He wants to be the one there making the BIG MONEY. After all he thinks Skeritt is just there rubbing shoulders with billionaires and getting $ from them under the table, so he, broke as he is, wants to replace Skeritt. He better wait his turn and WIN Next Election. Dominica is not ready to join him and take to the streets, otherwise they would have already. Carbon is waiting for him.
I deam of a day when ppl in position stop playing sides….its slowly becoming an annoyance.
They were looking for it. Any law abiding citizen would agree if you cannot control all will go astray and cause damages where you will have to account for. Only a handful of supporters so use a park. Most of the people on the march are labour supporters anyway, just spying on the outcome. Now labour register 18 seats to two.look it look it. So if you want to support losers you will lose as well.
to have two meetings on the same day in such a short space of time there must be movement from one location to another; call me foolish but I think that qualifies as a march.
What happen to the mayor of Roseau? Come on speak up ole boy.
The mayor of Roseau is a woman
Haha that’s how you know they’re not in Dominica
So Mr Linton said The PM must go and be replaced by whom he Linton look jokes Skeritt has more for him than those against him I’m still voting Labour Linton you and your Fake News
Carbon resign with dignity. I do not blame you. I know Skeritt is tormenting you.
But wait, did he mention ‘Noise Abatement Act’, the most abused law in Dominica?? Ignored by the government and police when it does not affect them individually and personally. People abuse that law to punish each other as a tool for torture in Dominica and the government and police do nothing to assist affected neighbors. Sad shame!
They know what I am talking about.
Is he saying that their will be no rallies during the course of the next election? Is he also saying that the police force is unable to protect the country? Why is he saying the opposition? What kind of representation is this by our Chief of Police?
Daniel carbon, remember this old saying the world is a cycle. Do good to those who you meet on your way up is the same people that you will meet on your way down. God is not a police like you .shame on you.
Carbon,you and skeritt are not Dominica,you have the guts to tell Dominicans that they must be guided by law?when skeritt disregarded the law of the land in a way the freedom and United workers party had never done in the history of this beloved,non of you in the police force said nothing,he went on openly on national radio and said\”no law,no constitution can prevent me……..\”,you all never said anything,when gon Emmanuel home was set on fire we saw the lawless police strength by doing nothing,So I guess we are living in the Socialist Republic of Dominica,but come what may we will march,get ready.
The civil right movement with Martin Luther King at the helm , did not need permission to march in a democratic society, one don’t need permission from the so call chief of police to march the streets of Dominica ,[ it has to be peaceful ] this is suppression , and he has his rag tag so call special force jogging the streets of Roseau in full military gears to intimidate the masses , this man is mad , he don’t leave his office, cus if he did he would have saw the demise of the Portsmouth police station long before it get to where it is today, Dominican are you listening ? we the diasporas in the U.K and North America are watching.
Who cares if you watching. Your illegal tail out there haven’t been home in decades to know first hand if good or bad going on in Dominica but out there relying on beff and fake news and coming and make your stupid comments.
What he wanted permission for? He said hat he did’nt require any permission to hold his demonstration
Some of you are ignorant and cannot think. The Chief of Police has his responsibility. It is also for the safety of Dominicans.
He weighed out the situation. He recalled what occurred after the so-called UWP meeting, the destruction of property. Therefore, based on that, he made the decision not to grant permission to UWP, Linton as Leader, to have a march throughout the streets of Roseau.
I am unable to comprehend that you people fail to comprehend that. What if your property was damaged would you still agree that the march be held?
All UWP supporters are not fair. Linton is using all of you to spew hatred, stir up trouble and make such comments and you are not aware of it. If you were sensible you would understand why the Chief of Police refused permission for the march. You project your senseless mind.
I have stated it previously you supporters lack discipline and respect for authority. Linton has outrightly projected this.
I was not going, but by telling people they cannot march, you have encouraged me to go. I will be there. And it will be a peaceful March, unless you want otherwise.
Who’s puppet is this guy?
Dominica is a sad country. Dominica is a failed country. Dominica is a very backward country. Dominica is a very very mismanaged country. Dominica is a very corrupt country. Dominca is a hypocrital country.
It’s shameful to see the nonsense going on in the country. It’s very oppressive to know that the Chief of Police is banning a March based on the above mentioned reasons. Why can’t he organise the force to be able control the March….. It’s just politics and politics… Why can’t he use the constitution to arrest those in the labour have been alleged of misconduct in public office? THIS commissioner has failed…
Carbon boy , just use a shorter term, Because Skeritt told me so
When Mr.Carbon refer to them as the opposition, is he pretty claiming sides? That not right, you should be neutral while upholding the law
So are they not the opposition? Help me out here!
You know is pure boo-boo’s and illiterates that following UWP so you have to bear with them
Sir, I am forced to inform you that your future is not very bright. In fact it looks very, very, very bad for you because of what you allowed Skerrit to do to Dominica. I see all the curses of Deuteronomy 28;15-68 coming upon you and destroy you for the evils you have allowed on my people. My brother, they will start to fall on you within 30 days, if you don’t repent and ask Dominicans to forgive you
Mr. Carbon says the violence in Roseau on February 7th is still on going. Is Gone Immanuel fire bombing case still on going Mr. Carbon? And only now Carbon concern about noise, when we leave Portersville savannah we going “en mass” to Lagoon.
Carbon tell Skerrit for me,that we need ELECTORAL REFORM,before he announces an election date.I cant believe that one man can waste a countrys resources in the way that Skerrit is doing.By the way i dont want your explanation re anything…You are a political puppet.
% %, you and Edo will never occupy wall street and the White House. Plain and simple, the financial center and President Mansion. We don’t have no more payless paydays and none of our ministers arrested and jailed WHAT?$$$$ I love my PM.
AMEN,AMEN and AMEN, We love our PM
that just shows that the opposition is a force to be reckon with and is playing it’s role in our democracy.
Continue Skerrit and Carbon, your egos will lead to your downfall
Base on what they did they should never be given permission to march again, good job boss.
Chief we learn from our mistakes; however the rights of the people to assemble; march and protest is enshrined and guaranteed under the CONSTITUTION of the Commonwealth of Dominica and you Chief are duty bound to ensure the protection of those persons. National Security excuse is painting the picture with a broad brush without giving the real reason(s). I am sure you saw those demonstrations in the USA and the violence that ensued; there was no banning of matches and protests instead measures were put in place to mitigate those situations; you would be well advised to follow suit Chief and to take a professional not political course in dealing with the peoples request.
O.k….Carbon’s reason for denying the UWP their march is because of allegations of a coup which is described as a few unarmed civilians with an old dump truck going up against an army of well armed Policemen right? A coup that the Prime Minister himself said Police Intelligence knew about beforehand, right? So does Police Intelligence have knowledge of another coup attempt? If not, then what is the difference now when there is no information about a coup…and then when (as claimed) there was? I’m a bit confused…first you knew of a coup but did nothing until AFTER the fact. Now, you have no information of a coup and you’re proactive due to “National Security Concerns”??? These are some hard pills to swallow but the Labourites sure seem to be sucking them down quite easily. Mr. Carbon what “national security” threat does a constitutionally elected opposition party pose? And how long will the UWP be banned from protest marches in Dominica?… Forever?
“the Noise Abatement Act to be guided by ”
why isn’t that act enacted for all the bus drivers and private vehicle holders who are blasting music through slow streets in Roseau?
In communities too. Neighbors abuse that law and use it to torture their neighbors in the name of gov’t and police who don’t give a sh*t. It is indeed sad.
noise abetment act mr carbon you are so full of look how many years mrs norma dyrample the nurse have been crying on radio saying she cannot sleep because Spanish playing loud music 7 days a week. you have done nothing about her concern.
when we don’t support someone we always find different excuses. but I think he was right not to grant permission and I think that Mr Linton and the rest of us should find a next way to do things. when we Dominicans keep breaking the laws who do you think will respect the law if uwp ever take over. let’s grow up…..no permission ….no meeting. I won’t be there for sure
And how precisely do you expect them to get to Roseau from Pottersville Savannah? By plane I imagine is your answer.
You the mess you find yourself in when you try to interfere with people’s democratic rights?
Tell me, is this man a farmer. A minister allegedly put blows on a citizen, why hasn’t he given reasons why the minister has not arrested. Tony was responsible for sending his police, on a lie, to Mr. Linton’s residence, why hasn’t he given an excuse why Tony made a fool of his police. The false alarm concerning the coup of 7th February, he has been silent. It would appear, the man is a better cherry farmer then he is a police chief.
Well well well, my mother use to say. You will only stop seeing when you are dead. Mr. Carbon is well aware that Dominica is not a real country. My God is still in control.
We the people must not fear for we will seek the Help of the farmers to sustain the strike and we must not think of our mortgages and bills the same CBI DOLLARS the government have wasting the new government will have to sit with the banks to organize so workers can be assisted for the time we are out STRIKING.
So all you reading this take the message to the unions and opposition parties tell them let us go on STRIKE. KEEP THE COUNTRY CLOSED. THIS WAS THE STRATEGY IN 1979,not the stones it was our Labour(work) we held back nothing came into the country and nothing left the country for 47 1/2 days.
LETS DO THIS…… STRIKE, STRIKE, STRIKE. BUT ONE THING DO NOT INVOLVE THE RELIGIOUS PEOPLE THEY GET FAVORS. FROM THE GOVERNMENT. STRIKE IS THE ANSWER!!!!!!!!!
I never expected you to come out with this utter balderdash…UWP had nothing to do with disturbances that engulfed Rosuau on February 7th..I attended the meeting,and this was the most peaceful meeting that i ever attended..Only Skerrit and his intelligence knew what happened.Even if the CARICOM invetigators laughed at him,and his STALLED TRUCK COUP,you still need to question him…HE ALWAYS KNOWS ABOUT DISTURBANCES..It is so sad that you will be remembered as the DLP Commissioner of police and not Dominicas Police Commissioner…I VOW THAT I SHALL NEVER BE ANYONES PUPPET,no bodies door mat,slave or sycophant.
“In the interest of public safety and in the interest of national security” – well, what about the interest of democracy? From an external perspective this decision seems very questionable. Or are Dominica police forces not able to keep a democratic march under control…? Be sure the world is watching what is going on.
Congrats UWP! You guys are not only known for inflammatory statements but now for rioting and wreaking havoc. If you all had only kept it peaceful on the so-called D-Day. *rolls eyes*
Chief off police u did right some people has no respect for hard working people property . but they askin to march to finish Roseau . All eye on Dominica after all the malices damage . hearts out to u officer
Well done Carbon! Who Lennox think he is? Tell them they not above the law!
Investigation are STILL ongoing????
Come on we all know that investigation died long time….so investigation still ongoing for the fire at Melville Hall????
ARE WE THAT DUNB IN DA to actually believe that you all are still conducting investigation???!!!!!!
Goooodddd they think they are above the law. Coming with their peaceful nonsense again go potterville n take sun . No matter how hard they work up themselves PM is here to stay. Waste allu time still. Save the energy for something worthwhile. I bet Linton cannot sleep well at night thinking about his next nonsense move smh. Garsah go n rest your lost soul
Linton why don’t you just stop denigrating our nation. Do you really have the best interest of our country in mind! Are you just hungry for power which you will never have. How much more will the law abiding citizens put up with your crap! Aren’t you from Marigot, and the PR for that constituents, then match over there! Do you take the time to listen how people are against your political ideology. The P.M. said a hospital was on the agenda for Marigot, did you hear that. Linton you are a failure and national embrassment. Please give us peace so we can pray for you.
Foolish Carbon should also refuse a pay raise .
So based on February 7, 2017, the UWP will never be given permission to hold any rally or march or form of protest ever again. Well, unless it is weeks away from election i hope. Again it serve them right those stupid uwp. You are asking permission to protest or march in protest. That in itself is nonsense. You want to protest or march you protest and march. This morning a brigade of armed police in military marched all through roseau singing and chanting in the street. Noone questioned their motive or if they got permission. why cant other law abiding citizens do the same? why must we ask you daniel carbon permission to walk in our streets?
Because it’s the law, u moron.
you that false prophet there shut the hell up and re read what Mr Carbon said. Don’t you think it’s a bit too early after this fiasco we had on February. Give it a rest man. I agree with Carbon. Have your meetings no problem but no march this can certainly bring back another February 7th. I just find as though that man Linton is looking for too much twacang for himself and his party. Again when you desperate and you know you’re a bonafied sore loser you will stop at nothing to get the attention of the people and what you don’t realize is that the same people you are calling fools for supporting skerrit is the same persons you will want to have voted you in power…. IT WILL NEVER HAPPEN BECAUSE YOU ARE A TROUBLEMAKER
How it serves UWP right? They are not protesting for themselves, it is for the entire nation. Whenever a move of UWP is thwarted, it means progress for all the populace is affected. UWP party members are left to do all the struggle, whilst many of it’s so-call supporters sit back and can’t wait for the slightest lapse, to condemn or ridicule them PUBLICLY. Whimsical stances like that, serves to undermine the cause. What is needed more than ever is SOLIDARITY, this is no joke business the consequences are REAL.
Public Order Act Chapter 15:01
Section 2. “b”
“public procession” means any mach, demonstration or procession in a public place except a march, demonstration or procession — ordered by or sanctioned by the Commissioner in respect of the Police Force, the Fire and Ambulance Services, the Cadet Corps, Boys Brigade or any Youth Organisation approved by the Minister responsible for youth;….
Carbon you look like you can’t even keep your eyes open, RETIRE and take a rest!
Zandoli you must be a lawless person. You do not appear to comprehend or pretend not to, about what the Chief of Police stated. You do not even need an explanation for you fully well know what occurred on the night of Tuesday, February 7, 2017.
I wonder what your face looks like. Let us see your face. Post a real, unpolished picture of you for us to see you, as you are.
I find the commissioner of police SHOULD NOT be a politician! A police commissioner should be independent to so that he could treat everyone equal and the public could respect him. What if something happens to me Skerrit and uwp becomes government? Will they not be forced to fire Carbon upon their first day in office to ensure national protection? Carbon behavior as if he is next in line to replace Skerrit and that’s bad
Is so they does fire people there na? Lol.
U see olitics kn this comments? Hahabba u all so blinded u all see everything same way
Carbon will have to join the battle that’s going on with Mc Intyre , and Blackmore for the Prime Minister chair election is in the air. Who is going to replace PM ? But Dominicans don’t fall for their trap keep your eyes wide open DLP party is in disarray and PM is feeling the pressure all around and that’s why he and his cabinet must go, no one in that cabinet deserve your vote so don’t allow them to sweet talk you stand strong my people.
I call your comment wishful thinking. Dominicans, at least the majority of them who know Linton’s reputation after the last election to present, of what he has been doing and saying which lack class and dignity and unbecoming of one who is trying to be the PM of Dominica, they would be foolish to elect him. It would be a grave mistake on their part. I visualize great hardship and suffering in Dominica. There will also be much division, disunity and lack of peace, worst than he has already created in Dominica. If you reside in Dominica, know that you will also be affected. You will feel it.
Linton’s heart is vindictive. He is on an ego trip and is not genuinely interested in helping Dominica and not even his supporters. Stop deceiving yourself.
Your comment is a little take alright. You are another one who appear to be still blinded by what occurred in February. You do not know the difference in what is fair and not fair and who is fair and who is not fair.
Linton’s heart is vindictive. He is on an ego trip and is not genuinely interested in helping Dominicans and not even his supporters.
Linton did not empathize with those whose property was damaged the night of February 7th. This tells the type of person he is. He did not feel sorry; felt no compassion for those who lost their property. It is as if he was pleased at what occurred. This makes some people feel that he had some sort of hand in it.
You call that man a good man and expect he would ever become prime minister of Dominica? You are joking.
Pray to God so that He could open your eyes, brains and mind wide. You appear to have them closed shut.
Daniel I personally could care less what reason you give for not issuing a permit to allow the march!
You are in violation of the nations constitution which protects the right of people to assemble, and march if they so desires. You are a puppet manipulated by Skerrit and Blackmoore.
You are a child and not a man, you a puppet on a string! We are supposed to be living in a democratic society, and as such you are in violation of the peoples democratic rights. You do not have right right to curtail the freedom of expression of the people. You are a communists, but even in such states, some dictators allow demonstrations.
Shut up, you are like a little boy, messenger, and a tool of the government without any power as a chief of police doing Skerrit’s dirty work, singing and waiting for your supper in a calabash!
These days enamel plates are not used anymore, china plate is the order of the day! You are still sitting on your butt eating with your ten fingers.
It’s the law. The law serves the constitution. Go back to high school and take notes for Linton
Shut your your mouth u know damn well what happened last time
A fool takes no pleasure in understanding, but only in expressing his opinion.
But where you go school? You have a right yes but with permission granted for those particular events. Jeez man kids know that.
real idiot. Some of you really condine what happened in Roseau 7/2/17
Vitriol as ususual. You destroy every positive conversation and movement . i am begining to suspect you are a government supporter who infiltrated the movement in a bid to undermine it. By the way your subject verb agreement is wrong. They is plural it can’t be modified with a singular verb. It’s they wish not wishes. The s doesn’t mean that is plural. Your welcome. I will do anything to spead knowledge.
were you borne an idiot? Man get a life
Francisco, you need to make educated comments. Stop giving maypwi. I basically makes you look like you came from the gutters when you do that. Move to the next level. Come on. I’m not any kind of ‘ite’. There are quite a few ppl like me. We vote based on the issues and what was done by the party for their term in office. Be more polite.
If someone else posted this comment on behalf of a uwp member it would never be posted. Francisco you are doing just the same- singing for your supper.
your time near… I hope your blood good and strong, allu not doing Dominicans work is politician you want to work for.
What a ridiculous, stupid comment. Do you have any sense at all?
WAY TO GO CARBON..
AMEN
Absolute gabbage Carbon, and stop being a political puppet. Carbon know that disturbances which occurregd after UWP’s meeting had nothing to do with the party. Up till today no party official has been charged in relation to that. Shame on you my friend for being a puppet commissioner.
The evidences are not yet gathered. i know that u will be singing a different song when all the evidences are put together.
Give Carbon alone you all like too much trouble he is doing his work and go tell that trohb maker Linton bebave he cannot take care of d country
Well done chief keep this out of the streets of our beautiful island. let it be known that Lennox is not a law maker but his time will come .
Alas, THE HONOROUBLE LEADER LENNOX LINTON is outdoing all you so bad its just not funny…and that what makes him an OUTSTANDING LEADER… Well there is no permission for the March requested…but hear that now…after the meeting from Pottersville savannah they will be walking into Roseau for the next big meeting….How do you call that….
Head make books. You just can’t keep a good man down.
Boy you. Investigations still on going. Little boys take over Roseau and you cyan deal with that.
Just say your Master say no march and done. It’s high time people like you get the hell out of public service. You could go an remove curtain for PWA meeting and cannot come up with a means to control a march?
We will still voice our opinion. That cabal MUST GO! If you want to go with them is you
So just wait, vote them out and all the POWER will be yours!
Can’t you see that Lenn OX is a photocopy of POTUS, the man talking on Q95 saying he heard some say something and he repeating just like trump….no facts whatsoever.
I don’t think it he PM is going no time soon he is doing a good job Lennox them head getting big of all d money and things happening want to come and dip well Noway wait for Election and still they cannot and will not win. God bless the PM