New reports reaching Dominica News Online have indicated a child that went missing near the Layou River has not been found.
Details surrounding this incident has remained very sketchy as many reports are saying the child was found but the police has reported this is not the case.
Reports are the child, who is four years old, was last seen on the Layou Beach near the Layou River on Thursday afternoon.
According to the police the child’s name is Nicolai Joseph.
We are constantly following the story and will bring new information as it becomes available.
God is in all things. mom stop look back and thank God for everything.he has your child in his hand. now you need to think of your self and ur unborn baby.in God we find rest.sometimes he cause things to happen just so that he can get our attention. God love you and so do i.
Lucy we have to pray for one orther girlfriend i do not known you but i am keep you in my pray god is good
I understand how the family is feeling and I pray that this baby girl is found and the family pain will stop. Only God can take the pain from you, find yourselves in Him and trust in Him and He will give you the peace and joy you need. you’ll will be in my prayer
WHAT’S GOING ON? THIS MORNING THE NEWS SAID THAT THE CHILD WAS FOUND DEAD, AND NOW THEY ARE SAYING THAT IS NOT THE CASE? ARE YOU ALL PLAYING WITH PEOPLES EMOTIONS…IN DOMINICA ALONE THINGS LIKE THAT CAN HAPPEN…SOMETHING IS NOT RIGHT…
still not found??!!! let this mean that there is still hope that he is safe. lord lay ur hands!
ALL of you that has nothing proper and of significant to say please stup up and dont leave any comments. it could be you or your family dont send stones we all has glass doors and windows.If this child is dead GOD its your will, for u giveth and taketh. Am deeply sorry for your lost, take heart.
To the family sorry for your lost and be strong for one another,sorry this have happen i understand from your cuz that mum is indeed pregnant,so you have to take care of your self and the unborn.stress and the cry can be harmful.i know that you a hurting REST IN PEACE LITTLE ONE.
SAD MOMENT….VERY SAD, BUT SAYING WHO IS WRONG IS NOT HELPING AT THIS MOMENT…FOR NO PARENT WANT TO ATTEND THEIR YOUNG CHILD FUNERAL…
TO THE ALL FAMILIES HOLD ON STRONG FOR NO WORDS CAN TAKE AWAY THE PAIN….MAY GOD GIVE YOU ALL THE STRENGTH…
Let’s all be a bit sensitive here. Even the most protective parent fall short some time. I”m looking after my 16 months old nephew. When we are in the house i lock the knob. he may not be able to reach it but i still lock the dead bold which is higher up and more difficult to open at his age. Why, because we live in a tall building and we have a pool which he admires right in our yard. Everyday i pass by i’m reminded to keep all doors locked. God forbid if i absentmindedly forget to lock the dead bolt and he makes his way out and drowns would i be an unfit adult. It would be shameful to call me all kinds of names when you don’t know the level of protection i took for him. So let’s just wear the shoe for a second
come and and get serious ellen would u go to the river side with u little boy and then fall asleep leaving him to go to bathe by himself. seriously im sure u are the kind of parent who if u see ur son doing something that may be potentionaly dangerous u stop him. so how in the hell can u condone someone allowing a little boy to go bathe at the river alone on not just one occasion but on many.
My sympathies to the family and i’ll keep u in my prayers do hope that u can find comfort in faith and prayer and in knowing that your child has gone on to be among the angels at the foot of the masters throne, where there is no sorrow nor pain.
I would also like to plead with our parents to be more watchful over our babies, one tragedy involving a child is already one too many and we have had a few already for the year. Let’s not stray from our responsibilities as parents and protectors of our defenseless children.
It has been stated by the Commissioner of police of DBS 1.15 news that contrary to what has been said that the child has been found there is no comfirmation that the child or a body has been found.
DNO please confirm for I am at a lost. It has been stated by the Comissioner that the child is still missing and the search continues when asked. If it is true that he has not been found I pray that he is still alive. If he has not been found the family should submit a photo to be placed on DNO so in the event that someone should spot a child they will have an idea who they are looking for.
I do not know the mother so I have no idea of the age group. My concern is that many young people have babies and have no idea how much it takes to raise a child. I am now listening to the DBS news and the Police Commissioner said that the child has not been found.
Barring all of this, parents need to be more vigilant with toddlers as this is the time they are developing rapidly and we have no idea of their potential. They do things we have never seen before and we never knew they could do. In terms of River and Sea, even as adults we need to respect mother nature. We need to keep our eyes on our children. We need to keep them under our wings. We need to be like mama poule. The older generation will tell you when you have children you stay home and raise them. There is a reason for that.
i just heard on dbs news that the child have not been found
Reading all those comments n sum make me sik 2 my stomak. In a time of grief for the families n these r the things u sit n type.wat if it was ur family. Think abt that.
WE NEED TO CHANGE OUR WAYS THATS NOT THE WAY TO COMMENT UNDER SUCH A FRAGILE NEWS, ITS A CHILD IN AN UNFORTUNATE SITUATION AND IT WOULD BE NICE IF SOME OF US WOULD BE MORE COMPASSIONATE TOWARDS THE SITUATION RATHER THAN BLAMING MOTHER FATHER ETC, THATS NOT THE ISSUE WE ALL MAKE MISTAKES AND IF IT WAS ANYONE CHILD THEY WOULD NOT LIKE TO SEE CERTAIN COMMENTS UNDER A NEWS RELATED TO THEM LIKE THAT. CERTAIN COMMENTS DNO NEED TO BLOCK
I concur
so i guess these days abusing children and neglecting them are mistakes and oh everybody makes mistakes so we should all rally around the mother who cared nothing for him .u make no sence at all
Weh weh weh…but why those children like a water so nuh and then is those parents that getting called all kinds of names…thankfully mines make it as far as the pipes in my backyard…and he smart he waits till I’m in the toilet or shower…when I really can’t throw my eyes on him and then he gone…but what we suppose to do with our children tie them up…it is impossible to keep an eye on them 24/7 we’re not robots and especially when parents are without help…those so called fathers checking their sin and is just the mom to be mother, father, doctor, teacher, carpenter,maid…name it…we have have to assume the role….I’m really sorry for your loss
Why are parents nowadays dont give a dam about keeping their litle children safe. What the Hell is all you problem.
Nick was one of the unfortunate case , however this is a morn in the village of Layou. Many irresponsible parents allow their very young children to bathe in the river with out parental supervision. The situation is very complicated. The young mother is very pregnant and also has a two year old caring for.She needs lots of emotional help and support. My heart goes out to the family.
She needs to plan her family. 4 years, 2 yars and a baby? What is the rush?? Now you know it is a job not just a pleasure.
Now is not the time for that. A child a dead for Godsake. Have some compassion.
DOMINICAS ARE SOME THING ELSE WII. A CHILD MISSING BUT THEY WANT TO BE LEAVING NEGATIVE COMMENTS ON PPL COMMENTS. DOMINICANS YOU MUST STOP IT. AND GET YOUR FACTS STRAIGHT. IGNORANT PPL. SORRY I MEAN SOME DOMINICAS
How can u send a 3 yr old to the river unsupervised?!!
Oh my — My heart is aching. If people saw the kid why didn’t someone do something. As adults we have an obligation to all kids whether the kid is that of your enemy.
I don’t have the details sorrounding this case and I’m not casting any blame but my plea to the adults is to be reponsible when it comes to kids. A four year old on the roadside on the bayside unsupervised is unacceptable.
we most learn to forgive an forget .
To the family of the child I feel your pain. What is the world coming to. In New York on Monday a child went missing nad never made it home from school. On Wednesday his body parts was found in a dumpster and in a refrigerator of the suspect. Yestarday a four year old went missing, today he is found dead. I pray that it was not foul play. Now is not time to condemn the mother or any member of the family but work with the police to ascertain the cause of the child’s death. How he went missing? Was he left alone. Did he just walked away from his mother’s sight. There are a lot of unanswered questions. To the family hold strong and keep your faith in the lord.
i keep getting goosebumps,i am saddened,dis is just terrible i have seen this little boy once a handsome little boy,i went to school with his mother and i am very sorry for her loss,may his soul rest in peace,i do not want to blame anyone but i myself i am a young mother of a little boy and they can be inquisitive and my little boy is very troublesome and that is why i keep and an out every min every second every day and if i cant i make sure that a very responsible somebody will,yu knw what peope in my area call me they call me copawazon,why?because i dont send my son to any river any sea anywhere without a responsible adult they say i think i have a king,real dominican talk like i dont let him mingle,but when yu have a child and yu knw he is troublesome and like to experiment,yu got to be on top of things but in life things happen so mother be strong.
Me myself. I have a 6 year old boy too and he is very very active, so I have to take measures to safeguard him from danger. I even installed a 3rd set of locks at the top of the door where he can’t reach so that if we are home, he can’t wander out by himself. I don’t send him anywhere where there is not a responsible person to watch him. People call him my handbag, but I don’t worry, because I know that its those same people who will talk and say I was negligent if something happens. Let people talk. Do what you have to do because when you have children, you can get into trouble with the law in 2 seconds flat!
we are to busy to give remarks.. what the mother did.in times like this we have to put our heads togerther and help or see what is happen before we pass remarks.laeve every thing to god not man.give her are chance .it could happen to any one.
father you dont need to talk or call anyone from layou since they are not related to the mother the best person to call is her sister or malessas aunt some of you people are too fast
smfh!!!
This is so sad REST IN PEACE little one.AM in tears.
and the police has it wrong.. his name is NIKOLAI JOSEPH..
Though irrelevant the did the police ‘spell out’ the name for DNO? Why look for the little things to speak negatively on!?!?
m jus pointing out.. this morning he was a girl n that was corrected so this can be corrected as well…. n besides his name matters to me…and if u read my comments m not speaking negatively so mind you!!
DNO the child has drowned. i thought u would know by now>how sad uh???
this is not the time to be blaming anyone as this time as far a i know as a famly memeber the father has never seen this child and has been supporting this child from day one .with the mother we cant say she did not love her child she needed help and if she needs help how can she take care of this child.but god is in control and lets now try to stop that blaming game and think of wat the mom is going through
i was just updated that he was found in the sea…..is that true. DNO can you get us the update please. accept my simpathy
father we spoke this morning give me a call at 617 83 38
Another child has gone missing from that same village again……weh weh….Parents need to be more aware of their child whereabouts……please…too much is happening on this world….smh…
Admin
please update……….the boy was found far in the sea by coastguard divers.. not so long ago
After reading some of you make me sick,dear lord i ask you where ever little nico is bring him home safely to his parents,mums please i ask keep a close eye on the kids,they are indeed the future of tomorrow,ask a friend a godmother ,sister,a boyfriend a lover a daddy a grand ma a grand pa TO KEEP AN EYE TO WATCH THE KIDS WHEN WE HAVE TO GO OUT TO DO SOMETHINGS SOME WHERE.
bring himm home where again nuh?? he has been found dead, cant u ppl read?
for all those passing blame, don’t speak unless you know the full story of a situation.
BODY OF YOUNG BOY FOUND IN THE SEA………..NOW ARREST THIS WOMAN!
where is the body?you have it somewhere? maybe they should arrest you madame quick to throw stones
children will always b children as 4 boy ………so i don’t even no where 2 start am praying 4 his mom hold strong
I see carelessness and negligence is getting a lot of support these days? Birds of a feather? Interesting!
I would like to confirm that the body of the said child was found by the Dominica Coast Guard unit.
i meant not found sorry
Sometimes, it takes just a moment for one’s child to disappear from one’s sight. Kids will always be kids, and yes, i do agree that as parents we must be more vigilant, more assertive, more aware, but sometimes, it’s just that one moment that changes everything.
As we pray for Nicoli, let’s not jump to conclusions and assume the mother was neglectful. It could have been a situation where Nicoli ventured out on his own – i know what I’m talking about, I’ve been in a situation where my lil one – 3 yrs old, opened the door and went outside. It just happens that I’m always on the look out for her. I’ve known kids that venture out when the parents are sleeping – and it’s not negligence or neglect on the parents part, it’s just that lil kids are inquisitive and sometimes they grow quickly in front of us, before our minds catch up with what they are capable of doing.
So i say…do not rush to judge the mom or guardian without having the full details.
It could happen to any parent – all it takes is a split second to turn your back, and your whole world can change…
God, protect this child! Into you hands, i leave his fate
You are so right, I have a four year old myself….and I’m telling you I’ve got to be on my P’s and Q’s…Dora the Explorer, Indeed!
I pray for this child’s safe return.
support u 100%.
whether it was an act of negligence or not.. u state u knew his mother n him very well n if his mother is very wicked u claim u r his family wat have u done to prevent him from harm??? smh but u on dno claiming ur knew him well n wat not.. wen its too late!! @ his family
well his family did try anybody who tried to take him she threatened thats y we went to teh instution that is there to help these children in need and the more we begged we got nothing the welfare officers did nothing … she didnt want to give up her son can u take a child from a mother with out her consent come on and be real
tell the truth to the people and stop playing the care card okay??? those who are not liked in this family knows that in words and actions .there is more than one side to this story and i know it
excuse you my family and i did alot to help him so watch you mouth if you dont know any thing keep your stupid thoughts to your self. and is because of the mother he end up like that. and if i had to tell you all wat i did for that child you would have not open your a**. and if you knew what the ungrateful mother did us in return you would just shake you head. so shut up next time
despite what his mother has done he is an innocent. and if thats how ur talking y do u bother to come her to show sympathy? it sure doesnt sound like u are grieving. but family is a word that has no definition smh
sorry he has gone so soon god has a plan for each of us if wat family said is true he is in a better place no harm no pain with the almighty father. welfare needs do more untile a situation like this nothing happens. family right in the eyes of law u cant take a child away from her if she says no cuz u would make it impossible to get him then. sorry 4 ur loss.
we went to the welfare division to ask them for them for help with the little boy cuz we were afraid of just that happening to him the welfare officer ensured us that she would help. now she acts like she doesnt know me she didnt even want to come talk to me she doesnt have the decency to even come say im sorry that this happened to this innocent little boy… but since GOD is not a police and she eating Gov money every month doe worrry i leaving her in the hands of GOD
I HOPE THEY FIND THE CHILD
dear lord please bring him or her home safely.our Childern are the future of tomorrow.
The mother was rather irresponsible. How can you send your four year old in a river by himself and turn your back….She should be arrested and this is not an isolated incident,
hsuh your arse in times on targedy you comfort the parents not bash them . low minded
hush*
ok so parent can go around abusing and neglecting there kids and then when the kids get hurt or worst we still comfort the same person who failed them. i think u are the one who should shut ur arse
Shut up u ignorant narrowminded uneducated bi&&h. Where you from? What the hell do you know…Ska&K. Arrest her i say. Domoinca and it stupid laws when it comes to the right of a child………….dumA$$.
Ahh some Duminicans not easy.They have so much to say in situations like these. We can be so protected of our children yet things do happen. Some jump so quick to say ‘arrest her’, instead of asking parents to be more careful and to sympathize with the family in this situation. I wonder if these same people say arrest those criminals in Dominica who commit their crimes with a willing heart?
when is your turn the same will be rewarded to you, you are heartless
why did you encourage the mother to send the child to the river,you should look out for her when she turned her back because you speak like you were there so you are equally guilty
When u live in a glass house dnt throw stones tan toe tan toe layou resident ou ka sav
please give are picture please.father lord where is his mother.heip her where ever she is.i need answers,
what is going on
i am waiting for answers from the mom .since the incident .but nothing.
.who have my number please call me,
ADMIN: Father, do you have a number we can call you. If you do, email the number to [email protected]
I HAD YOUR NUMBER BUT I LOST IT SO SORRY,MAY HER AUNTY HAS IT ,WHY DON’T YOU CALL HER.
now is the time to be there four your son.be strong pray that every thing will be ok.
4 D LAST TIME U ALL NOT READING???!!!! IN MAJORITY OF THE COMMENTS FAMILIES ARE INDICATING THAT IT IS A LITTLE BOY…AND IF FAMILY HAVNT GIVEN CONSENT 2 GIVE A PIC U ALL CANT BLAME DNO 4 NOT SHOWING IT UNTIL THEY HAVE RECIEVED DAT RIGHT.
hmmm wat can i say some people claim they are parents and don’t know the meaning………unless something like that hadn’t happen layou so called parents wouldn’t think to themselves to little children into the river and sea
hush up dont bash layou people ok find out where the parents are from idiot
we rally round the mom pray an comfort her in this times. god is with him where ever he is
DNO WE NEED A PIC IF WE SEE THE CHILD WITH ANY ONE WE COULD CALL NO PIC HOW WE KNO IF THE CHILD NOT RIGHT NEXT DOOR TO US?
ADMIN: We cannot post a pic unless the family or a relative is willing to give us one. You expect us to pull a pic out of thin air? lol
Admin as a journalist you have to reach out and ask the family too.
man these people so careless,that they would have there children drift from them so,i mean what a four year old doing on attended or even not in de company of order children or an adult come on people we can do better than that,a child is a child,see what happen de last time in that same layou area a child get kidnap,whats up with layou people man.
is layou people to bla,e for everything that happen dnt generalize ok. just pray for the family
blame*
is people like u that was supporting her in the nonsence she was doing now u coming and say pray dont worry GOD will have his day will all of all u.
this can or will never happen in your area or your love ones right,your child or children or maybe your niece,nethew,cousin will never drift away. it’s all layou people’s fault now,all missing children in the entire country is happening in layou thier backs that more large,dance on them,you are not concern about the situation you just want to lash on them.am not from layou anyway.
i love him and miss him .please lord let him be safe.how could this happen.lord let him be ok.find alive and well.love you daddy.from st martin.
what are you doing to get him back? where is the rest of the information, where is his pic? how can we help with such limited information? if you are really his dad or care get off your butt and get to work, I am standing by waitin for more information so i can help.
let me tell you some thing karmen the lil boy father have never seen the boy in his life because of the mother’s old ways. so the father should not be blamed for the mother’s mistake. you just upset me with what you said.and you find this is the best way to talk to the father of a missing child? the father maybe have only one pic of this son but he has been supporting his child from day one.so the next time you want to open your dirty mouth and talk get the dam facts.
that’s an insensitive comment. As you can see, he too is waiting for more information. He is in SM and he probably has as much info as you do. Since you wouldn’t have known, but from his later comment he doesn’t have more info. He’s still waiting for info from the mother.
However, irrespective of that – you shouldn’t have attacked him like that. Have a heart, the man’s kid is missing and only he knows what’s running through his head.
that’s the thing with some people, they are so quick to attack that they totally neglect to offer compassion.
Stop being an insensitive A… and keep your stupid comments to yourself.
haven’t you been in a cricise,do you think is pic that would be on the family mind right now,do you know what the dad is doing to get his child,if you want to help you would not be thinking of all these questions, you just want info so you can criticize and look for faults KARMEN.
his father is a good dad n from where he is right now there is little he can do.. he hasnt seen his child only thru one pic n he has always been there for him from the beginning.. he was trying his best n wanted his son but the mother refused till recently she agreed but look wat has happened its too late. i dunno why ppl tend to comment on things they know nothing abt. behind this incident lies numerous stories.. n unless u know abt them keep ur traps shut!!!
God please guide and protect this child give her family the strength to go on in this time of need
All you doing as if all you so concerned. Most of you are just hypocrites!
OH NICKI, WHERE EVERY YOU R I PRAY GOD HAS GIVEN HIS ANGLES TO LOOK AFTER YOU AND YOU ARE NOT SUFFERING, BECAUSE YOU DO NOT DESERVE ANYMORE PAIN,I PRAY THAT YOU ARE NOW IN A HAPPY PLACE; GOD PLEASE TAKE CARE OF HIM IN JESUS NAME,MAKE HIM A PRINCE IN SOME PALACE,BUT BETTER STILL HAVE YOUR WAY;
lord please watch over this child please my goes out to the parents hold strong pray alot and remember god is good all the time
people nicoli is a boy. let’s pray for his return.
its a boy
My heart aches for this child….Lord keep him/her safe in your arms….Dear Lord we are counting on your protection for this child. Based on the name I take it to be a girl because the report did not indicate sex.
I weep with the mother…..I hope this was not an act of negligence.
Parents this is serious times we need to be vigilant and look after our little ones with keen eyes…..and pray pray pray because human eyes will fail but God is omnipresent, he will be everywhere.
LET US PRAY:
DEAR LORD, KEEP NICOLI SAFE FATHER, AND BRING HER BACK TO HER LOVED ONES…..PLEASE FATHER I ASK IN YOUR NAME….AMEN
it a boy
yes this was an act of negligence.the mother is very wicked and should be punished but she is pregnant. and i am not just saying what i want i know both the mother and the child very good. and its a boy not a girl.
we cant just thru stones and cast judgement on the mother now can we. at a time like this she needs support cuz as a parent losing a child is devastating. we shud try to put ourselves in her shoes n imagine wat she is going thru
why use the name”his family”? do you guys really know what family means?every dog has his day and what goes around will come around.people will eventually see your hypocritical family love for what it is
i wish there was more that i could do but i cant. all i can do is hope n pray that u are safe. y did this happen to u wen u are so innocent? only god knows and only he can guide u safely home. i hate to imagine that the worst has happened to you. *cry*
I pray for her safe return !
its a boy
wat a four year old doin by d river she alone
ITS A BOY; HE
YOU NEVER WAS ALONE SOMEWHERE WHEN YOU WAS A CHILD AND YOUR PARENTS HAD GOTTEN WORRIED
What kind of “supporter” are you? Don’t you have anything of substance to contribute? Where are your words of encouragement, when everyone else is showing some concern?? Why the devil all you seem to do is question people’s motive to assist in such a case?
If you can’t make a valid contribution, it’s better you just let other people express their concern! For the love of God, stop with your negativity each time man. Find something constructive to say instead!!
alass poor child.. my heart aches …i hope she is found alive..God please protect her
Nico we hope that you just strayed from home n that you will return safe
It hurts my heart to think that the worse has happened cos drowning is a painful death.
Lay your hands Lord
i pray that this innocent be found alive.this little boy has alot of potential. he is so cute.my little son God is taking care of you wherever you are.
my heart is in pain nico
“encore”!!!!!!!!!!!!
my god!!!! a four year old child on the beach! was the child alone? what kind of carelessness is that nuh!!
hope she is found soon and in good health
Oh my God…I pray for the safe return of this little boy. I can only imagine how distraught this family is. If any foul play is involved, the police need to beat the perpertrators to NEAR DEATH
Careless parents(guardians). How can you make a toddler get out of your sight?? Shame on you! I always say, it’s not all who make children are parents.
I do hope that he’s alright(by the grace of God), and will be found sooner than later. God help us
IF YOU HAVE A CHILD OR CHILDREN THEY NEVER WANDER SO IF THEY DID THE SAME REMARKS GOES RIGHT BACK TO YOU
That is so not the point supporter! You have to take alot of things into consideration when you plan on having a child. No, i don’t have a child, and if i did, surely i’d not make a toddler out of my sight. That’s the age you have to be on your p’s and q’s because these children are very curious!!I have nieces, nephews, godchildren, so i know just what I’m talking about. And i’ll say again: Not all those who make children are parents!!
alas a poor 4 year old missin………buh how u ppl can hve a 4 year old by de river side by herself careless parents………
Another child by the beach/ river unattended! I hope this child did not wander into the water. Come on man!!!
YOU WERE ONCE A CHILD RIGHT CHILDREN WANDER
children wander with parents 2 look 2 see what they are doin………..de parents were maybe not indin der bizniz………and now a poor 4 year old missin as i said………CARELESS PARENTS
niko you got me in so much tears right now i just pray to god that you are ok…love you babes
niko you got me in tears i just pray that everything is alright with you baby
oh my god..let us pray
another child missin from the layou area..hope he is found alive as well..dats rather sad…