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.
As IPO chairman…he immediately dismissed the matters against the prime minister
A good man has left us. R.I.P
He also worked in the lumber industry.
Rest in Peace my friend.
May God give comfort to Allison, his children, other family and friends.
My deepest condolences to Allison and family on the passing of a good person, . Rest in peace sir.
RIP Dermot. Condolences to Allison and family! A gentleman to the core.
Rest in peace Dems.
Deepest Condolences to the family.
May his soul rest in peace I knew him very well and work with him at Astaphan garage fond cole he will be miss.
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.
Another great Dominican takes his flight….
He also served as chairman of the Industrial Development Corporation.
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.
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.
Rest in peace Southie.