WEATHER ALERT: Trough system brings rain to Dominica

Sky over Roseau on Wednesday morning

A surface to low-level trough is expected to generate an increase in cloudiness, shower activity and a slight chance of isolated thunderstorms across the area during the next 24 to 48 hours.

Persons in areas prone to flooding, landslides and falling rocks are advised to be vigilant and to exercise caution, especially on Wednesday and Thursday.

Moderate seas are expected during the next 24 hours with waves peaking near 8.0 feet.

Small craft operators and sea bathers are advised to exercise caution.

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11 Comments

  1. Daily Bugle
    May 4, 2018

    The plural of person is usually people except in formal or legal contexts, where the plural is often persons. She is a very nice/shy/interesting person.

  2. A True Dominican
    May 4, 2018

    I thought that I was the only one being annoyed at hearing Dominicans​ constantly using the word person instead of people.Where did this “person thing” come from.. Each time I hear persons this and persons that , I am annoyed. They also say departmant, instead of department, statemant, nstead of statement, famerly, instead of family and the list goes on..Some of us in Dominican love to embrace other cultures Let us continue to speak like true Dominicans.

  3. cat
    May 2, 2018

    People (peoples), Person (persons), Individual (individuals), oh boy… what’s the meaning of these words?…. I am confused!!!.
    Well maybe it’s better to use; “you people” or those people” sounds familiar?
    I think that is the beauty of the English language, which surpasses all other languages; words can be manipulated to mean the same…. :roll: :!:

  4. Kid on the Block
    May 2, 2018

    We need lots of rain to wash away skeritt and his evil wicked labor party

  5. prophet for a profit
    May 2, 2018

    Hurricane Season start

  6. Real
    May 2, 2018

    What advice did they give to people with tarpaulin roof?

  7. viewsexpressed
    May 2, 2018

    “Persons” in areas prone to flooding, landslides…

    I`m beginning to get annoyed hearing the word “Persons” relating to a umber of people. It really s distasteful.

    The above should read: Residents, or Villagers or people in areas prone flooding, landslides etc…..”
    The correction I have given is specific, not generalised and relates to the audience intended for.

    I Hope this is helpful

    To say “persons”, one never knows who is it is being referred to. (It hurts my ears)

    • Dominican/West Indian
      May 2, 2018

      So true.
      Just when did this “persons” thing start?
      And those in the media who keep using it should take some basic English lessons

      • The list goes on
        May 2, 2018

        OMG it hurts my ears too, Dominica just going backward in every which way. God help us!!! From people to persons, from multiple hospitals to one, from 70000 people to 40000, from having teeth to no teeth everywhere. I can keep going on and on.

    • Annon
      May 3, 2018

      Me too. ..you are not alone. Many here feel if they use ‘persons’ they will be perceived as educated. Lol

    • Fig returns
      May 3, 2018

      Well…don’t listen if you are not a person. I am not a resident but I am here as a person therefore I appreciate the inclusion. Keep your correction to yourself. You are very selfish

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