Businessman John Charles has died suddenly.
Charles was the manager of J.A.Charles Pharmacy store in Roseau.
According to reports reaching DNO, Charles collapsed at the home of a neighbor.
He was rushed to the Princess Margaret Hospital (PMH), where efforts to revive him failed.
Charles, who was president of the Dominica Olympic Committee, was pronounced dead by a medical doctor.
The police are investigating the matter.
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isnt he the MR. JOhn Charles someone suggested should have STATE funeral? it must be someone else. so why all the dislikes?
if you can read ppl then just sing this song
im not in this world to live up to anyones expectations i say i am i am i am i am i am i am i am i am what i am
so just live your life cause its a road we all have to travel RIP mr charles
Guess all the pills and “medicine” he sold in his stores couldn’t prolong his life, cuz he sure wasn’ cured….
TO MY UNCLE, AS WELL AS MY GODFATHER, I WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU,YOU HAVE GONE TO MEET MY GRANY SAY HELLO TO HER FOR ME,YOU ARE IN A BETTER PLACE,I REMEMBER THE DAYS, OF GROWING UP, BRING ME TO THE BEACH,TO CARNAVALS,OICKING ME UP FROM SCHOOL AND WHERE EVER, I WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU, THE BEST SALLES MAN DOMINICA HAS EVER HAD, I LOVE YOU UNCLE JOHN !!!!!!!
I AM SURE MR CHARLES HAS MADE HIS TRANSITION WITH NO PAIN. I HOPE WHEN YOU NEGATIVE PEOPLE TIME COMES YOU WILL NOT SUFFER FOR THE EVIL YOU DID ON EARTH. JUST REMEMBER MR. CHARLES DID NOT SUFFER. SO I WISH HIS FAMILY MUCH COMFORT. MY FAMILY AND I ARE SENDING OUT OUR DEEPEST CONDOLENCES. MR, CHARLES, MAY YOU REST IN PEACE FOR ALL THE GOOD YOU HAVE DONE WITH OUR OLYMPIANS. YOU MADE DOMINICA PROUD AS THE PRESIDENT OF THE DOMINICA OLYMPIC COMMITTEE. HOPE MUCH OF YOU ALL CAN SAY YOU GIVE YOUR TIME, MONEY AND EFFORTS TO D/CA’s YOUTH. THANK YOU FOR BEING MY TRUE FRIEND. RIP
R.I.P MR.charles…..this man was a very friendly nd down to earth person…..he was very kind to ppl nd he will surely be remembered…..nd ppl stop hating plz if he cud nt help u guys in ur tym of struggles don’t blame him….ppl dies to fast for there to be hatred among…..u neva kw ur turn cud be tomoro *just sayin*
RIP Johnny b good
I was fortunate to have encountered you in my line
of work.you helped me and gave a word of advice and praise the last time we spoke.bro, you were a
good son of the soil and may your memories always linger in our hearts.rest in peace my brother.
DNO U DIDNOT HEAR OF THE MAN WHO DRANK POISON IN
SOUFIERE
He is not from Soufriere get your story straight
RIP Mr. Charles. He’s my father’s best friend and my godfather. I remember him always giving me a present at christmas which made me a very happy little girl. Gone but not forgotten.
dominican dominican for once art like a dominican and stop hateing
because one expresses dere views doesnt make dem a hater. dont u belive dat those who are saying nice things can be lying too.
RIP mr charles you were a good person at heart despite your flaws, (we all have them) u were a great boss RIP sir!!!
Some of these comments are so very mean. Since when D’cans became that way? Weren’t you negative people taught that if you don’t have anything nice to say just don’t say anything? As some people rightly stated, “today is him, tomorrow might be you”. RIP Mr. Charles!
Just as everyone in life there r people who like you and who do not. he may have been descent to some and unkind to others. Everyone has right to their opinion. you live then you die, such is the cirle of life. Condolences to his family and friends.
Rest in peace Mr. Charles. May your family be comforted in this time of loss… To those of us who remain, our tomorrow may begin today, so let us make it right with the Creator if we have not done so.
……to meet the deeds that I have done,
where there will be no setting sun
why all the dislike to every rip comment.. this person was fired man..lol..i dont believe that he treat his employess bad because i know people working there for how many yrs.. if he was treating them bad they would not be working there for all these yrs.. the person who are hating like like u guys wanted to do ur own thing so he set u straight or u were fired.. thats all i can say because thats what i see.
rip mr charles..
tell them again
dey maybe cant leave because dey hve bills to pay, like me!
respect the persons opinion u have urs.!
Hold on to the unchanging hands of God Almighty.
He will get you all through this time of loss and trial. God bless the family.
May his soul RIP. As I see it, there was a possibility that if he did not die in Dominica, he caould have died on the plane or on arrival in the foreign land. Sad, but is better here than there.
its very dangerous
The person who keeps disliking all the good things and condolences sent out to Mr. Charles, May the God Lord lay his hand upon you….and change your evil unreprenting soul…it is so evil of you to be rejoicing and disliking all the positive that has been said..shame..smh
respect anothers opinion, if we do dat things will be just fine. do u believe EVERYONE in DA likes each other? just saying!
His passing is a shock for us!Mr. Charles has been a part of our community from since I was a kid. He was a good man and employed several of the villagers over the years on his property. He built the Gleau Gommier bus stop. We will never forget him. May God grant his family strength and comfort as they go through this tough time.RIP Charles.
LOLLLLLLLLLLLLLL. YOU PEOPLE ARE NOT EASY EH. PAN AFRICAN M, I SUPPORT YOU FULLY. SAY IT LIKE IT IS.
all you will stop hate wii one day….. people dont rejoice over death all of us hv our turn
rip
RIP MR CHARLES
RIP MR CHARLES
Rest in PEACE my cousin. I will truly miss you. My sympathies goes out to the entire family.
To his brothers Clayton, Swithin, Brinsley and sis Yvette pls pray for him. It ALL stays here. Amen
NOT FORGETTING HIS SISTER ANNETTE
Masa rest in peace ever one has a good and a bad side ok but
The $an was a hard workin man trust me never givein up he was
An ok man also my ex boss.to the family hold strong he is watchin
Down on u all.R.I.P mr charles
RIP. You will truely be missed by all who came close to you, we spoke only this morning on my way home at Belles not knowing this was your last time on earth.May his soul rest in peace. To his family be strong during these trying times.
Corbette
Jah Knows!! REST IN PEACE Mr Charles.. My Deepest Condolences goes out to the Charles family, friends n employees..
Wikibuli Com. Inc.
R.I.P Mr. Charles
You were a kind-hearted person. I would like to offer the family my sympathy. No one knows how hard it is to lose someone dear to you, especially a parent. Just know that god is with you all through this time of Sorrow.
I’m sorry to hear that… my deepest condolences to family and friends.
It is with a profound sense of loss that I heard of Mr Charles passing. I have worked with Mr Charles on the Olympic Anti Doping Committee for the pass two years. What a businessman he was. He approaches task with a sense of urgency and seriousness. I will miss the frequent forward mails from him informing us of latest development in anti doping initiatives in sports. Mr Charles has served with all that he had. We have loss a great a Dominican. My deepest sympathy to his immediate family and the Dominica Olympic fraternity. Your memory lives on Mr Charles.
RIP Mr Charles,how life is so shot.not to long ago we both was on the same flight on our way to Dominica,and we also ride in the same taxi together,I had so much fun with him catching up on Dominica,Calypso and business.I am truly sadden by his death.man life is something we all must enjoy and live well and good in Gods eyes.live life spend time with your love ones,family and friends.take care of what you can and what you can not let it go,cause dwelling on it will just destroy you.do with what you have and make right by the people you did wrong and treat each day like it’s your last.cause you really don’t know when your time is near.
It’s okay to say that my position is self and I am not nice. I’ll not be hypocritical and say he was a “nice” man because he died.
If in my view he was a good man I would say so and give him his bouquet. However, I do not see it regarding Mr Charles thus I expressed otherwise. People who feel differently or thought he was a “nice” man that’s their personal opinion and I respect that as well. The man just wasn’t my cup of tea.
who want to be your cup tea????????????? PAN AFRICAN M….all you most stop hate people for what is there own.
because the man could nt help u wen u come to him for help he is nt nice …..bt he was nice wen u approached him …an if u want me to say for wat i will
i do!
i agree
THEN YOU SHOULD LET THOSE HE WAS A GLASS OF JUICE TO EXPRESS THEIR SYMPATY AND JUST KEEP YOUR BECK SHUT!!!!!
There’s a time and place for everything. I know that everyone has their freedom of opinion, but…when a life is loss, it’s different. Learn to have respect for people’s grieving moments. Just remember that it could have been you in their place.
Maybe you should have tried speaking to him before he died, since your heart seems so heavy.
AMEN! glad to see DOMINCANS have dere own voice and no longer say wat they think people want to hear or read.
SAY IT AS U SEE IT!.
Rest in peace “John”.
John why now why at this time I have sO many questions that will never be answred all I can say is there is none like you no one else can touch my life like you do till we meet again
Love ******* RIP John Charles
so u questioning GOD now? i thought He is da one who gives and takes? i know ur hurting! take courage.
You should have asked the questions when he was with you………..
the man was at mass in the cathedral yesterday evening and less than 24 hours after he passed on. He left mass a little earlier than usual. May his soul rest in peace !
Another hero has gone to the great beyond !!!!
BE STRONG CO WORKERS FAMILT N FRENDZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ
i would like da media to interview his employees let’s see if dey would have the same views
Employers who treat people bad has a high rate of turnover and such was not the case at Charles’ pharmacy. The Employees at the city Druy Store has been there for upting years. So why, people Why. People get your facts straight and please let this man rest in peace and let God be the judge. Thank You very Much!!!!!!
go an interview them nah….. walk with your loud speaker
His employees have a choice. Nobody forces them to work for him. Many ominican have poor work attitudes then they balme the boss.
Rip boss you are gone but never to be forgotten you were one of a kind
good or bad!
Let God be the judge to that
Now is not time for ur hash words come on man better u did not post anything
So sad….he used to be on the Board of the Citrus Grower”s Assn where I worked when I lived in DA…My condolences to his family.
RIP Mr. Charles. He was very instumental in the redevelopment of boxing in DOMINICA under his watch the boxing association made great inroads. He was very influential in bodybuilding as well. His work with the Olympic committee is well known as too.
This man was a great example of local black entrepreneurs who succeeded against all odds proving that to be successful you did not have to be a decendent of the colonial class.
RIP John Charles.
Just asked J CHarles to remember to name this year’s Olympic day run after Bernard Georges, he said he would, so Now I consider it done. RIP John, condolences and strength to the family from the Showdown Mas Camp family. Hope the after life is a space where good friends meet again,then You and Bernard can,you both were very close. Live a good life all, any good you can do, do it now, for we shall not pass this way again.
Two of a kind
Always remember there is a GOOD and BAD so pls be specific! with all these dislikes on here, i’m left to wonder. RIP!
Married Businessmen……….God is telling you something
Pat please take that advice you give,you need to start by doing right by calypsoians and de art form cause as you say for we shall not pass this way again.
De Talk, did you understand what you write or have you thought of your response before writing?
de talk seem to have the voice of an illiterate.
Anyway…..why can’t we be a bit sympathetic at least to the grieving family members? Alas ….has our hearts gone so cold? There is good and bad in everyone and only God can and will judge us all when we stand before him. Another individual has departed this life…..the next might be you or me. Consider that and lets concentrate on getting our lives on the right track. If you have nothing good to say about someone, then say nothing at all.
RIP Mr Charles and to his family I extend my deepest sympathy. The Lord giveth and taketh away. Mysterious are the ways of God, and we have to bow to them. Feel comforted that he lived a fulfilled life. Blessed are you that mourn for you shall be comforted.
Mr. John Charles you was a great Dominican may your soul RIP.
to pan african m
shot ur mouth death dnt choose no one maybe u wanted mr charles to do something for u an he dnt do it maybe u wanted r money from him an u dnt get it so u hv dat to say…. people dnt rejoice over death ……he was r very nice man from what i no about him stop hate people for what is there own
dont think its rejoicing, he’s just giving his views like everyone else. just because he was not his cup of tea. doesnt give u the right to force him to just say something nice because the man died. and most time i want to believe dose nice comments a lies.
so i’m glad someone like Pan African M can be positive and lets respect his opinion. that’s y we do have opinoions.
Sorry to her that.
Why is it when someone dies others have all kinds of good and nice things to say except for who he really was?
well why don’t you say who he really was. If not , keep your comment to yourself.
Probably it is out of respect, empathy, and sensitivty towards the surviving friends and family. Why rub salt in their wounds?
a hero and saint is born when dead even by his enemies.
saint?
thats a bit of a stretch don’t you think? or were just speaking in general? lol
Was he a bad person?
So very true!!!!
100% in agreement with ur blog! and did u observe dose who’s not positive are being cast down.
let persons speak dere minds!
Only God knows who he really was. This is not for us to chastise him. For man looks on the outside but God looks on the heart. There are a lot of living people who appear to be angels but only God knows who they REALLY are.
@ Looking in
God is the judge. Is there anyone on this earth who is truly perfect? While some criticize and make derogatory remarks, they are not living up to God’s Commandments and His expectations.
God knows the heart. You are not God. If you cannot say anything good about the departed, say nothing especially on a Website.
Everyone has some good and bad in them. He must have done some good in his life. During his life he must have done some good. If his good outweigh the bad, God will reward Him and save him. Judge not that you may not be judged accordingly and two-fold. We leave all to God.
May his soul rest in peace. Amen!
LOOKING IN ,,, MY UNCLE WAS A VERY DISIPLINED MAN THAT SAYS IT ALL, THANK YOU !!!
may his soul R.I.P my friend
Sorry to read of his passing. My deepest sympathy to his wife and family. Be consoled that the Lord is with you and always will during your time of grief as long as it lasts. The passing of loved ones are never forgotten.
Eternal rest grant unto him O Lord and let perpetual light shine upon him. May his soul rest in peace. Amen! God is merciful.
The important message here is BE PREPARED TO STAND BEFORE GOD… WE DO NOT KNOW WHEN OUR TURN COMES….DEATH IS NO RESPECTOR OF PERSONS…..WHO KNOWS ? THE NEXT PERSON ON DEATHS LIST MIGHT BE ME… OR YOU !!!!
I LOVE THIS SO TRUE
My good friend so sad rip
May he and his entire family find peace in God’s love
Was he the past prime minister of Dominica??
No. He was never a politician. You are confusing him with Patrick John.
Yes he was the passed PM! lol
What does it matter wether he was or was not the Pm. Just say that we are sorry to hear about his death.
DNO are you for real?this person merely aske a question.low comment rating?r u for real?
ADMIN: The program we operate with is designed like that. After a certain amount of ‘disklikes’ the system automatically hides the comment.
may his soul rest in peace
one of a kind…great human being …achieved so much…gone to soon…would be missed…would be remembered
rip charles
To the family of the late Mr. John Charles, we at Radio En Ba Mango will always remember him not only for his support but also for his encouragement to us at R.E.B.M and as well as for his devotion towards sports in Dominica just to name a few. I will miss your high sense of humour ,R.I.P. Now I wish to express my deepest sympathy to the family and friends of the late Mr.John Charles
wow! how life so fragile;we met in PR last month shared warm greetings as always,haden’t seen eachother for a long time befor that, we spoke at length,and now you are on your way to the father?
Jon charles i will always remember that joke we had on the plane when we touched down in DA.
May You Rest in Peace my man. JAH GUIDE:
What is life? See you today and tommorrow you are gone.There are many lessons for us in that development. Money and more money may not add an extra moment to our life. That is why we must be ready – always. Death comes like a thief in the night.
Mr. Charles, my friend. RIP
This writer echoes my own sentiments. I said these same words to myself when I read the story. Mrs Charles and family you are in my prayers. John Rest in Peace.
alas
R.I.P mr charles……am gonna whoop ass for you at the olympic qualifier for sure
Death is never easy,yet it is the only way God calls his angels to be with Him. May his soul rest in peace and his loved ones find strength now. This is truly sad.
Hi. You’re trying to be comforting and that’s very good. But the scriptures show that God does not ‘call his angels to be with him’ by killing humans and leaving their loved ones heartbroken and often in need. That would be such a cruel God, but the Bible says at 1John 4:8: “God is love.”
Regarding angels, Job 38:4,7 shows that untold numbers of angels were present when God brought the universe including the earth into existence, and they all shouted in applause. This was long before humans were created, so God certainly does not need to, and never does kill humans to create angels.
Dead people are in the grave, waiting for the resurrection, as faithful Job prayed regarding himself to get relief for his suffering. – Job. 14:13-15.
This is the truth, and it is certainly more comforting than the thought that the God who loves us, in order to manufacture more angels, will kill or cause the death of our loved ones, as if he needed them more than we do.
Our dead loved ones are in the grave awaiting a resurrection. We should try to remain faithful to Jehovah God so that we will be around to welcome them back to life.
you was a good boss. if do u make the gir
l run u down. RIP
My sympathy goes out to his family his wife Patricia and kids i use to work for them as a baby sitter back in the 80s may his soul R.I.P.
Oh God! May your soul rest in peace. You gone so quick? no signs? Life life. I am really shocked. REST IN PEACE.
Alas, may his soul rest in peace, admin, how old was mr charles??
Admin: We don’t have that information at the moment but we will try to get it and bring it to you in a later report
but Admin you guys have to be more considerate because we the family didnt even know. Why didnt you get permission from the family before posting.
It’s called breaking news, no permission needed
but you come out \…
I guess they did not have news and wanted to be the first , they forgot to inform the family first.
you not a close relative nah pal if they left you out of the loop on this one.are you a distant cousin?
boy all you can talk a nonsense we on DNO. If you don’t understand the news business, then ask somebody!
rip
R.I.P mr . charles
may his soul RIP and may his family be comforted in their great lost
DNO i think that you mean the businessman died right????
Admin: That’s what we reported
Ok i see that you have corrected the headline….good stuff man
Admin: Thanks for the observation
sad may his soul R.I.P
May his soul Rest in Peace
R.I.P.
wow! accept my sympathy to all fam and friends!