Median LaRocque has been appointed as the new Director of the Dominica Bureau of Standards (DBOS).
LaRoque holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Agricultural Science from La Universidad Agraria De La Habana and a Master of Science Degree in Food Science and Technology from the University of the West Indies (UWI).
He has over ten years of experience in quality assurance, process control and agriculture.
Larocque has worked in various organizations locally, regionally, and internationally, having served as a Process Control Manager in Smithfield Foods in Springfield, Massachusetts and Quality /Sanitation Manager at Marymount Corporation in Brooklyn, New York. The new director has also served as a Produce Chemist and agricultural Extension Officer in the Ministry of Agriculture in Dominica, as well as a Safe Quality Food (SQF) Lead Auditor.
He has also received training in fields such as Pesticide Management, USDA and FDA Regulatory and Compliance, as well as Sanitary and Phyto-Sanitary Measures.
In addition, LaRocque is versed in the area of management, having previously managed a large staff on varying levels, from different cultural backgrounds.
Congratulations MEdian. I am very proud of you. You have came a long way. Its good to see you are back home ready to make changes in our country. Blessed Love Fam!
He married to Dr. Zola Trotter?
Way to go Mr. LaRocque. So proud of you…..Coulibistrie proud.. Make your mark with no compromise. Dominica needs qualified professionals like you!
Hello and good morning my people. First, I want to wish all Dominicans a Merry Christmas.
I want to congratulate Mr Larocque on his appointment to this position. Based on his education and work experience he seems to be qualify to hold this position. Sir please do something about the use of pesticides,(Roundup) in our food production because I was very troubled of I saw in my village.
No doubt this one is a faithful Skerrit puppet.
Ridiculous comment!! The gentleman is qualified for the job. Stop put politics ahead of everything
At least he has the credentials to back up the posting, unlike others. We can’t be negative all the time.
Why was the Possie man replaced? Is not dat nah Possie people get for the reward of their blind suport. Wait till after election then suck it to them the day after and do it again and again. Moon sot.
Happens year after year and nothing changes…
Bunch of gergershes
Dr John has retired.
Yah Dem 206 man
Is bureau of standards even relevant in Dominica?
Ignorant comment
A very foolish comment. Sometimes it is better to remain silent if you have nothing meaningful to say
My thinking exactly! Dominica has no standards. See results of the last election…
Congratulations. Much blessings !!!!!!
CONGRATS MR. LAROCQUE!!!!!
Agricultural Science was one filed of study which lingered in the back of my head to pursue. Heh, but the opportunity to practice here in DA is solely based on your “political” affiliation. Same with environmental Science. I love to be free to speak my mind in the absence of any boundaries.
Congratulations young man. You are not “made in China.”
This is very encouraging to see our trained professionals coming back and help build back our blessed country. Congratulations my brother and all the best in your new role. Merry Jah-mas everyone !!
Congratulations Mr. Larocque! What happened to the previous director DNO?
Dr John retired and was one of the people who unambiguously endorsed this educated, vibrant young man.
Does it matter? This guy has credentials and experience needed for the job.
It obviously matters to the one asking. In 2020 mind your business and move on.
Guess the same applies to you as well.