Policemen at out stations all across the island have taken protest action on Saturday.
DNO was initially informed that police officers in Marigot and Portsmouth are on sickout.
Police sources told DNO on Saturday morning that the actions are a ‘first dose’ and it is understood that more police officers might do the same in solidarity.
An executive member of the Police Welfare Association (PWA) subsequently confirmed to DNO that police officers in all out stations on the island are today operating on skeleton staff.
Reports are that the officers are complaining of poor working and living conditions.
In March, policemen at the Portsmouth Police Station complained of poor working conditions.
DNO was also informed that the working conditions at the Marigot Police Station are deplorable.
National Security Minister, Rayburn Blackmoore, has said that monies were set aside for the rehabilitation of the Portsmouth Police Station.
The police and the government are also at odds over salary negotiations.
DNO is following this developing story and will publish further information as it becomes available.
explain the picture to me please. Why is this person making such a mess?
Nothing New Here! That’s how police operate in Dominica normally. Ever called them about a disturbing the peace situation? Or a neighbor making your life miserable with their loud music disturbing the peace. Just ask the same police if there’s a ‘Noise Abatement Act’ that’s supposed to protect our citizens from each other. They immediately get into go-slow mode. Nothing new here.
Carbon moo-moo on that one too? Where is Rayburn? He moo-moo too.
DNO, Any update on that report? I find it strange that news on such an important development has not been reported on other news media!
HAILER Hoorah hailer hooray while we breaking ground for new hotel there and everywhere police stations, schools, health centres, roads , and Marigot hospital is in total disarray but we all over the place Labour ka travvez! The garbage situation in Dominica is at crises levels; drive around the island for yourself to see the new tourism product that welcomes you it is disgusting to see.; we cant find money to fix that but we have money to sponsor rally in Possie with Volney and to host ground breaking at the new Jungle bay. Ask for that owner he must have a mint printing money machine somewhere just suffered a major loss from TS Erika and the collapse of his airline – in such a situations any business man would belly up but this guy goes around like that’s ok we ll just start again while others like farmers roads and other small businesses who require much needed assistance to increase production have to beg and remain in line especially if you are not of the right colour -RED.
Skerrit, Blackmoore- and their attorney are taking police officers and Dominicans for a ride;
I expect more- bad news.
I know this is the first step but the next time have the sick when it will be most effective and that’s when you are really needed.
“The Police shall not work! The Nurses shall not work!” Etc.
Charlotte was head of the CSA a d wanted 120% increase.He did not get it even if President Degasson fled to live in exile and Prime Minuster Patrick John was stoned out of office but he got it after hurricane David devastated Dominica. OJ Seraphim was afraid that the Country would be shutdown and children would be starving again.
Chatlo was minister of labour zero zero zero then he be AME mi sister of security and from there Skeritt plucked him from cabinet and made him President ! Yes I hypocrisy on steroids!
All allu foolish ppl who are suggesting that the police are playing politics you all must be ashamed of yourself and are truly hypocrites. Allu hv ally one man government skerrit just playing with ppl livelihood and want to remain in power until he dies.the police officers do right they should all just leave skerrit in his mess and should all sick out amass. The rogue regime must go. We all right thinking dominicans support the police 100%..skerrit
The prime minister has call an emergency parliamentary session to give away pampers, sanitary napkins galvanize , cements , windows, propane, groceries , red clinic monies, pay as you go light bills , just to name a few to Hatients, Dominicans, and all the rest of the foreign nationals who reside in the beautiful nature island, so bring your tired your sick your hurdler masse the statue of liberty will be posted near the old post office which by the way is still under construction for nine years, while the police stations around the Island is crumbling, when are you Dom-inicans gonnna wake up from the cool aide slumber ? I see jim Jones in Guyana all over again people don’t fall for this nonsense.
The sacrifices has re started, Election is round the corner,A lot of corrupt moneys were spent in this village ,aint it/ And as the prime minister told us last election, that there is nothing free, You always have to pay something, You remember his words on the political platform?People, there is much more to come,because, from the time labour came, God left .
In solidarity with you all 1000%
Chupes, Skerrit always complaining that government can not do everything alone but he is well happy handing out money on his own, he does not need our help with that. He does not even want our advice!
Man I’m so fed up. Seventeeen years already , thirteen years under Skerrit and we getting nowhere fast. The bridge is beautiful but I can not eat it and it does not create jobs.
The gov\’t should not be the only one to shoulder the blame. What is the role of the PWA? Is it only restricted to negotiating for salary increase and promotion for themselves…
The PWA should ensure that their members have suitable working conditions.
The the Police Running it’s not a Force again!! And pretty soon police will be fighting and letting go live rounds at each other in police headquarters compound!! Time coming…
Very good job comrads. Let’s keep up the pressure until the job is accomplished. I am calling on all officers to join the fight on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. In like manner I call on the nurses, the teachers, the farmers, bus drivers and all concerned citizens to shut down this country for the whole of next week, so Skerrit could understand that he will not make us a pampa country
What a shame that in a POLICE STATE like Venezuela, police are unhappy and protesting. Not even the police Skerrit can make happy in a police state he has brought on us? If the police are not happy tell me who is
Police playing politics. The conditions of these out stations did no deteriorate overnight. Were the officers incharge of of these stations not reporting on the conditions of these buildings? The buildings can not fix themselves.
Dumbo, they have been complaining, it has now gotten to an unbearable situation.
You are singing out very loudly for your PAMPERS we!!…Your lazy soul..Why can’t you ask for a job instead?
SKERRIT MUST GO!
SKERRIT MUST GO!
SKERRIT MUST GO NOW!
What?? In little DOminica, are you suggesting that the authorities “did not know” that the conditions were deploarable? They know every individual who needs funds to buy a house, fix a hole, diaper their baby, but conditions in the POLICE STATIONS are a mystery? Get real. This attempt to deny or ignore REAL problems in the country serves NO one!
Anon are you serious?, I am residing outside of Domimica, and listening to s high ranking police officer of the Commonwealth of Dominica calling on a particular radio station each and every day, threatening and insulting those who are not supporting the Labour Party Administration and nothing is being done about his behavior, no disciplinary action against him, instead of him doing what he is being paid to do, which is to serve and protect all which is mandatory, he is on Sovial Media/radio calling each and every day, in this neck of the World where I am residing he would have been fired, this police officer is a political slave to his political master, the PM of Dominica period, only in Dominica, so rewind and come again with your hogwash double standard comment
Politics? Politics? Politics?
Do you know of governments poor record of building maintenance? Do you work in the public service? Every time empolyees of the STATE take a stand is politics they playing?
Anon, you are a confounded jackass!
Even if there is a an officer in charge of a police station, he cannot compel a government to repair a station house. Polices officers are not responsible for the dictating of when a government building should be repaired.
In every country, there are maintenance crew who oversee schedule maintenance of government infrastructure, including roads. When I was a kid the road from Portsmouth to Concord was maintained like clock work every year during the colonial days!
Shut up and stop talking fart. The Hospital next door that same police Station is now closed, due to infestation of termite, mole and other rodents.
If you think the police are playing politics, the doctor” Christmas” who was in charge of the hospital is from Marigot, another red devil, one of Skerrit puppets, who ran against Lennox and rejected by Marigot people! The Portsmouth Police Station is in the same dilapidated condition.
17 years is a long time for the buildings to deteriorate,wouldn’t you say? I m sure the conditions have/were reported but the powers that be failed to take action so now that the police is being offered 0%,0% and 0%, they have decided that the can no longer live with the bad conditions in addition to that. Have you heard of the straw that broke the Carmel’s back? Well the offer of 0% is the straw.
I am in Total support of the police but Tuesday is the day they need to send a very very strong message to the dictator and his puppet chief. Let the politician policemen work on their own. A rolling sick out is key to success.
Assertive like the rod of Moses !
Some of you don’t even know what to say. When the officers do their work some of u criticized them and when they take a stand you still criticize them so nothing is good for you people. The officers are paid to serve and protect and it doesn’t mean they have to give the bandits take control of our beloved country. The officers are now fedup enough is enough so they’re taking a stand. I can’t believe people who are the security of the state are treated so badly. Ambulance leaving Roseau to come possie for patient these days. Shame shame. Teachers and nurses come onboard with the officers. do went
Is it the Government Ministers who drive the vehicles recklessly and destroy them? Please tell me at what point in the history of Dominica have the police, fire and ambulance services received as many brand new motor vehicles as under this Government over the last 10-15 years?
DNO you all should state the opposition police stage sickout…..hmm I smell a rat
If they strike they can get fired but if the sick who can make that mistake and fire them. You want to seeing 400 plus police officers suing the gvnt for firing them on a certified sick leave
Police cannot strike but they can indeed get sick I know to a fact. Think of it.
That’s why skerite is talking bout too many sick leave..he wants ammendment to the law so that people like the police would not use sick leave as a means of protest…this guy us becoming a dictator. . Get rid of that guy…. now is the time to rise up . Rise upplllllllll
I think that, this situation will plummet the country yet further down the social abyss and create a hay-day for criminals. Now that public safety is compromised I can see a whole lot of trouble for the residents _ to those intending to visit, I advise you to stay away, at least for now until a better leader emerges.
Good advise to those at home and those in the diaspora It was time the good policemen and women in Dominica come to grip with what is going on the Island and stop burring their heads in the sand , they need the public and the public need them come together and work to make the changes needed to put the Island on solid footing. The PM and Blackmore should be held responsible for all that is happening to Dominica and not those persons who decided to speak out against them.
P,M, more interested in pampers for lazy mothers.
Anonymous you see that statement you make. One day you will regret it and it will come back and hunt you. mark the date and my words
sick Saturday and Sunday, work Monday sick Tuesday and Wednesday. Nurses and firemen we will stand with you if you are sick too.
MARIGOT HMMM WHAT DO THEY WANT NOW A HOTEL TO TAKE ALL THE UNDER AGE WHEN WAS THE LAST YOU HERD A CRIME HAS BEAN SOLVE IN THAT AREA COUNTLESS MURDERS ,RAPE, AND ALL CRIMES ALL THEY DO THERE IS GOSSIP……………………………………………….GO BACK TO WORK YOU GOOD FOR NOTHING MEN
“Bean herders”, who attempt to write legible English and fail miserably. Is anyone surprised about the quality of Skerrit’s support? Mediocrity is the hallmark of this government.
I totally agree. All they do is seat there playing dominoes and drink rum
skerrit,santa claus pm.babies are getting pampers we the women we need sanitary napkins too. Is give you are giving so give everything. All I know your bribes will soon beover.wz23z
First dose? Let’s see what happens when the second one comes. The “other ” PM Astaphan will soon be there with his threats and I am anxiously awaiting the reaction from the PWA
Where is their parliamentary representative what’s he or she doing, shouldn’t that be the first person to discuss the matter with?
You are so right. But yet again that is how normal people do their job. But we all know that Parl. Rep. useless already.
parliamentary representative? for policemen?
some of all you comments making me blush in shame…smh
Please don’t go back to work until Thursday, also don’t accept anymore promises. Make sure materials and workers are sent to the various police stations immediately. If they fire one because of the sick out, all police officers who believe in democracy should stay away until their colleagues rehired.
The money is to buy PAMPERS for those he has plunged into abject poverty..PAMPERS for vote!!!Venezuela in the making…Skerrit never had whats it takes to be a leader.I have said that a myriad of times…Other than doing the things that will purchase the people to vote him,you think Skerrit cares anything about Dominica?HOLD STRONG,those of you who are real officers!
Remember to wear helmets in this kind of building.
SKERRIT MUST GO!
SKERRIT MUST GO!!
SKERRIT MUST GO NOW!!
Keep the struggle on my fellow partners, better working conditions for you all men & women don’t take the CBI MONIES to buy pampers and promote bribery in election
U can never trust them.. anyway… … So…. D pm should fire them …they are already a waste to pay…. My pm is smart….so. Time Will Tell…
One thing for sure. Your PM CANNOT DO THE WORK OF PUBLIC OFFICERS!!! FOOLISH
are u stupid or are u for real,,,, that comment tho
Of course your PM is smart. That’s why MONFARED,CORALLO, LAPSENG, MADUEKE, and the other filthy rich scoundrels and criminals were in possession of our diplomatic passports. Have you ever asked yourself why these people? Next time you go to him for your pampers money, ask him for a book and pencil for you to attend night school.
SKERRIT MUST GO!
SKERRIT MUST GO!!
SKERRIT MUST GO NOW!!!
% you know how stupid you sound saying that. Why you leaving out the longer list of worst criminals UWP gave passports that’s why all now so we are blacklisted and have to get visa to go to Canada. Wicked, illiterate people
U are a very arrogant and foolish person, would you accept it if you were the one having to work in such deplorable conditions. Our Police Officers and Civil Servants on a whole deserve to be treated better and You stand there and ask for them to be fired,,,,shame on you. I wonder if you are one of those who depend on handouts to survive,,while others have to struggle to earn a living. Police officers protect us, its not all are good but they protect our country. So give Jack his due….They deserve better. God bless you I hope never need the help of a police officer….
tell him try!!
What are the priorities of the present government? The safety and security of the citizens should be at the top. The police officers should be well trained, highly motivated, properly equipped with the tools and resources they need in order to execute their duties efficiently and effectively. Does anyone expect the police to be at their best while working under these deplorable conditions? They have to work in dilapidated, rat and cockroach infested buildings, lack of vehicles, denial of promotion, in a fiercely politicized institution. Why can’t the police men and women be reasonably compensated when the Senior Counsel is paid handsomely for bringing many frivolous lawsuits against fellow Dominicans? We should demand better!
Dominica ranking at #5 weakest country in the world 2017, personally I Man don’t feel sorry , because those policemen don’t know and doesn’t do a good job,
They make budget for lazy mothers who dont want to work and depend on ppl for hand out …why they didnt make budget for police to help them so they can protect and serve …to much in this country…you have to give jack his jacket and jacklyn her lipsticks
They crying for more money lazy police sleep most s day or playing dominion go out meet with groups get involve to prevent crime have a daily schedule Mondays meet youth group Tuesdays meet young meet discuss drug problem and how to assist them get their views of The situation
Tuesday meet with grown people get their views on problem on the community and make their jobs more exciting
Wednesday court day
Thursday day to drop guns at station no questions ask no question
Friday have a open day at the station. Or any where chosen
Saturday police work
Sunday off
By getting involve the community will even help involve in helping them
YES Paul, This is what their job should involve…GREAT post….
However Sunday as a day off is a joke! Police have to serve the public 24/7 365
Very good officers! I only hope it is not a one day thing but a sickout that would go right into next week, so in the event their is anything that requires the assistance of the police Blackmore, Skerritr and Carbon would be forced to go and investigate and arrest if needs be. But good first step
Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
What is dominica coming to the pm want to see people have a good home to sleep but the people that taking care of him and dominica don’t have a good place to sleep and work
I hope the public keep their eyes open
Look trouble
In this country our priorities are screwed, what we should be doing we are not, Health is in shambles, education is a whole new story on it’s own and all we can do is chat politics. Dominica is at a crossroad and we the people pretend that it’s all good. Read U.N.I.C.E.F report on another O.E.C.S island and we will understand what is happening around, we love mediocrity and any little thing is a big hoopla for us. We are behind so far and want to boast about nothing and give maypwee and dress in our colors while our country sinks lower and lower and we bawl ” I’m Dominica, are you? We are not!
If we were, country would come before politics and politicians.
The dilapidated condition of the police stations and health centers is the fault of the oppodition.The opposition should have taken the CBI money to fix these facilities instead of is g the no st to bribe people and keep people in poverty and hoping that the good fortune of a toilet set and 10 sheets of plywood will come their way. What a shame on the opposition.
I am sure people like Joe, Felix Aaron, Mills and Robbie will agree with me.
The poverty , prostitution, begging and unemployment is not the fault of the corrupt and inept administration. In fact I will ask the priest in Rosea North to pray for more poverty, dishonesty , corruption and greed as long as it is the opposition’s fault
Lang Mama, I know this supposed to be satirical but it really is not funny bro.
You a so ridiculous it’s sicken to believe that any Opposition Party could get control of the CBI monies when they are not the Government, have you heard yourself how foolish is your comments, Next time I would suggest you review your comments before you push the send button.
I have to say listening to the Opposition Parties have made me come to understand what is going on and now I question whatever comes from the PM mouth because it’s not the Government it’s all about Skerrit so don’t be a fool , no one is asking you to change from your DLP party but I would encourage you to seek out the facts for yourself and stop blaming others, it’s time we as Dominicans start to decide out faith and stop leaving it to those who don’t care, all they do is use you for a vote, wake up and live. We need change and for that to come thru we need a change of Government that will work for all the people.
It is about time the police stand up to this bull crap, people can”t work in those kind of condition, where is mr Cabon I always asked this is happening on his watch , what is he doing about those condition? he is just sitting in his airconditon office in Roseau , doing nothing, at least if he would step out things would be better.
If the conditions for the police officers is unbearable just imagine what it’s like for those in custody!!!
so you telling me the government have money throwing around handing out to councils all over the place to do whatever they want with and the people that need to pay raise the most you cannot fix police stations and u cant give them a raise?
that is what you all saying labour ca twavey there nuh?
the government more interested in bribing councils and voters with money to do nonsense than invest in the national security of the country or the betterment of the nations employees
i think the government has forgotten that they are employed by the people of dominica to work for the people of dominica
when will the set that get there plywood, cement and 2 sheet of galvanise every 5 years stop seeing the little the government is doing and start looking at the bigger picture?
we have a nation that has become or is becoming as corrupt as some african or south american nations
let me go say my parlrep kidnap me for dasheen yuh, so i can get a new house and then drop the case
Great job fellas. Enough is enough. Money spreading like tower to DLP supporters, negotiation are underway to bring people down to vote soon, single mothers being promised diaper money, toilets being given to all and sundry as long as you red, yet our infrastructure including police stations are in a state of total disrepair.
Public and civil servants needs to join the police and go on sick out until they get their raises and demand that the government go…..period. Hold your own officers and stand up to dictators.
Assertive like Moses’ rod!
A medical doctor has to sign you out sick and again sign you well and fit to resume work. What illness were you suffering form. According to your illness it must last for at least 7 days well look it. bard them off on medical grounds permanently.
A sick out is a protest!
You fool
really? you sound ignorant. if you are sick for a few days do actually go to the doctor?
Shame on u pm
Pm u need to fix station instead of looking to buy pampers
OH OH, trouble in paradise. “Monies were set aside for rehabilitation…” yet officers are working in deplorable conditions? So where is the money??
Whats happening No Hospital No Police Station coming soon No airport keep Watching!!
those same officers will oppress the opposition voices against injustice.
lookout for them on tuesday. zo bel la
I would prefer the sick out to be on Tuesday. If their is a sick out on Tuesday, Skeritt will give all police officers what ever they want. The police has been begging for an increase of salaries, here is a great opportunity, do not turn up for work on Tuesday or don’t stop the patriots during their demonstration at the parliament on Tuesday.
I stand with the brothers and sisters in blue.
Dominica was before 2000, a country that could look after all these basic needs. 17years later, a highly corrupt and incompetent gang of feckless greedies have turned it into a poverty stricken state. To confirm this, the leader of the corrupted country is implying to the world that parents cannot even afford to buy PAMPERS for their children, let alone to repair a police station. Will repairing the police station generate votes???? I AM JUST ASKING…. WHERE THE WICKED RULE, THE PEOPLE MOURN!
SKERRIT MUST GO!
SKERRIT MUST GO!!!
SKERRIT MUST GO NOW!!!
% SKERRIT MUST GO ON NOW AND FOREVER!
If you want your calls be heard why don’t you guys plan a sick out on Tuesday when you know they are going to need you all for the opposition protest, but no you all want to have your cake and eat it. When people protest for cause it is to send a clear message and to show the value of the organization and how it will be affected
Those policemen are jokers today Saturday when there is no court you on sick out, I would never pay you guys mind
Mr. P.M. you reap what you sow! The chickens are coming home to roost.
Hope that the other police officers will show SOLIDARITY…It is downright unconscionable that a political party can be all over the country giving FREE MONEY to its supporters for political patronage, while the basic things that the country are in need of are absolutely and totally abandoned..
I am hoping that it is not a one day thing, but it the sign of what is to come from the wider police force, which is largely a HEADLESS and failed institution.
Once again,I APPLAUD YOU ALL ACTION!!!!!..Demand that Skerrit buy you all HELMETS ,before GOING INTO THIS trap TO SECURE FILES, because some of the debris might come crashing down on you al heads…
SKERRIT MUST GO!!!
SKERRIT MUST GO!!!
SKERRIT MUST GO NOW!!!
This is just crazy. While CBI money is being dished out left, right and center, police officers are forced to work in deplorable and inhumane conditions, with no vehicles at times. Labor is working hard to destroy the Nature Island of the Caribbean.
I am hoping for more sick outs from Headquarters and other village police stations. We have had enough if Skerrit and his band of reckless bandits.
Civil servants,….workers come out in support to have “Skerrit must Go”.
This man iz a political nuisance buying loyalty cheaply. Lets all rise Dominicans and kick Skerrit out. We deserve better.
An enormous shame on Rayburn Blackmore. One who speaks so much and is known for his grandstanding has hardworking police officers working under these deplorable and antiquated conditions in 2017. Get off every talkshow blackmore and get to work.
Well, don’t blame the man. He could not go beyond corporal so he become a government minister instead.
Its time the police officers wake up and see the abuse of Roosevelt Skerrit. Enough is enough. We need the officers on the side of the citizens who they should be representing anyway.