Dermott Southwell IPO Chairman and community leader has passed

According to information reaching Dominica News Online (DNO), Dermott Southwell, IPO Chairman and former government Minister, has passed.

Mr. Southwell was deeply involved in the community while continuously working to develop Dominica.

Among his many commitments, he was the Chairman of the Dominica Air and Seaport Authority, former Deputy Chairman of NBD, Human Resource Manager of J Astaphan & Co Ltd. for many years, devout Methodist and leader of the Bethesda Methodist choir and member of RiverSong choir.

Mr. Southwell served on the Integrity in Public Office Commission since he replaced Julian Johnson in 2016. He was chosen as he fit the criteria of being a high a level executive who served in the public and private sector.

He was the son of Paul Southwell, the second premier and first Chief Minister of St. Kitts.

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13 Comments

  1. Current
    July 26, 2018

    As IPO chairman…he immediately dismissed the matters against the prime minister

  2. Anthony P. Ismael Minister of Free Pampers
    July 26, 2018

    A good man has left us. R.I.P

  3. Nous Meme
    July 26, 2018

    He also worked in the lumber industry.

    Rest in Peace my friend.

    May God give comfort to Allison, his children, other family and friends.

  4. July 26, 2018

    My deepest condolences to Allison and family on the passing of a good person, . Rest in peace sir.

  5. Goodwill
    July 26, 2018

    RIP Dermot. Condolences to Allison and family! A gentleman to the core.

  6. Real!!!!
    July 26, 2018

    Rest in peace Dems.

    Deepest Condolences to the family.

  7. July 26, 2018

    May his soul rest in peace I knew him very well and work with him at Astaphan garage fond cole he will be miss.

  8. Believer
    July 25, 2018

    So sad to hear of Dermott’s Death…A dedicated Dominican, who served his country well in so many capacities. he was also an excellent choir member in his church.

    My sincere condolences to his family.

  9. Hope
    July 25, 2018

    Another great Dominican takes his flight….

  10. Brutus
    July 25, 2018

    He also served as chairman of the Industrial Development Corporation.

  11. July 25, 2018

    When I entered Parliament in 1990, as a Senator on The UWP Team, then lead by Hon. Edison James, Mr Dermott Southwell was a Senator in the Parliament of Dominica, under the then DFP Govt.
    We had some pleasant exchanges across the floor of Parliament.

    My deepest condolences to his family.

    May His Soul Rest In Peace.
    Norris Prevost
    Retired MP for Roseau Central.

  12. Africo
    July 25, 2018

    A dedicated Dominican working for his community, his church and his country. A pioneer of our air services as the first airport manager at Melville Hall, Rotary timber plant, port renovations and much more. Rest in peace padna.

  13. Yes i
    July 25, 2018

    Rest in peace Southie.

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