One person is dead and two others injured following an alleged attempted robbery at Pagua Bay House in Marigot last night, reliable sources in the village have reported.
Joe Costello, the manager of Silks Hotel in Hatton Garden, was reportedly beaten to death when several masked men entered the guest house. Costello is from Dublin, Ireland, according to his Facebook profile. The 43-year-old has been managing the hotel for the past nine months.
Two others, Rick and Alicia Davison, the owners of Pagua Bar and Grill and Pagua Guest House, were also injured during the attack and are now receiving treatment at the Princess Margaret Hospital.
Police Public Relations Officer Claude Weekes confirmed that a homicide took place but he could not provide any further information at this time.
Dominica News Online will provide more information as it becomes available.
I am truly saddened and shocked by the circumstances. This is truly undominican and I hope that these criminals get the law thrown at them without remorse.
Despite this horrific crime, I do believe that Dominica is still one of the safest in the Caribbean, and with one of the lowest murder rate.
By all means, this vicious crime should have never happened, and visitors and residence of our wonderful island should be made to feel safe at all times.
Parents, grandparents, sisters, brothers, uncles, aunts, friends, please work together in identifying criminals an those who have committed petty theft assault or any other crime against those who have chosen to invest in Dominica and make her their home. We have more to loose than gain by these acts of violence. One of our major selling points is our reputation. Let us try to continue to protect it.
God bless the Costello family. May Joe rest in peace.
I was so shocked and sad when i heard the news of joe,we met in the Bahamas , as my family came from Ireland, Joe and i had some great nights together singing irish songs and having a laugh . that was Joe,my thoughts are with the family ,God Bless,
this seems to be the only way i can make contact with joe’s family .
i knew joe as a kid ,we were neighbours ,
and always had a fondness for him .
i would dearly love to make contact in ireland with ann or edel or bernadette , to express my sadness at the loss of such a fine man.
hoping this comment can help .
E mail me at [email protected]
I never met Joe, but he was very kind to my sister when she stayed there. So cheers to you Joe, my deepest condolences to the family and as the Irish saying goes,
“May the good Lord take a liking to you…”
In March, 2010, following the murder of a young Dominican man and numerous break-ins and robberies of ex-pat (that is, mostly “white”) properties in Calibishie, a community meeting was called to discuss crime in the Village. Some of those who attended the meeting in an official capacity or as speakers were Cyril Carrette, Deputy Police Commissioner; The Honourable Ian Douglas, Minister for Tourism and Legal Affairs; The Honourable Matthew Walter, Minister for Agriculture and Forestry; and Inspector Claude Weekes, Public Relations Officer for the Police Force of Dominica.
The meeting was extremely long, but the final consensus was that until the residents of Calibishie were willing to share with police the identities of those responsible for various crimes, there wasn’t much the police could do.
As long-time visitors to Dominica over many years, we knew that Dominicans – most of whom know each other and are even related – would be reluctant to “tattle” on their friends and relatives. These close relationships even make it difficult for the police to investigate and prosecute crime and for the justice system to function effectively. And the police are handicapped: when good friends of our had a terrifying break-in at their home in Calibishie in February 2009, fortunately without any injuries, the police were unable to come to the location for some time because they had no vehicle!
In letters about the community meeting that we sent on March 9, 2010 to all those gentlemen listed above, we said, “We no longer feel safe here,” and we predicted that “With property thefts increasingly being committed with weapons such as cutlasses and guns, it is only a matter of time before yet another person is seriously injured or killed.”
Because of our concerns, we sadly decided against returning to Dominica. Now we are devastated that our prediction has come true. We didn’t know Joe Costello, but we certainly knew Rick and Alicia. Our hearts go out to them, to their many friends, to Joe’s family and to all of those who care about the future of the beautiful little island of Dominica.
R.I.P. Raising a Guiness to you kid. Will miss you
The reference to ‘crack’ below is an Irish slang word for a good time and Joe always appreciated one of those!
Joe Costello
What can I say
Your sandy blonde hair
Hadn’t gone grey
Your sweet Irish eyes
And positive grin
Created a smile
That shone from within
Not a bad bone
Did ever I see
Life for you
Was so full and free
As you sailed through your life
Without a care in the World
Your ending was tragic
And created a swell
Money meant nothing
It was always the ‘crack’
That left people smiling
As you looked back
So God Bless you Joe
Where ever you are
But in the hearts of many
You will never be far!
REALLY AN TRUELY WE NEED TO GET OUR SELFS IN OTHER , CUZ IT MY BE OUR SON , DAUGHTER, ISTER , MOTHER , BROTHER OR JUT SAY SOMEONE WE LOVE MOST …THE PM NEEDS TO HEAR OUR CRYS. THEM HVE PPL THINKIN DOMINICA IS BAD NOW .. WE NEED A CHANGE . WE NEED HANG THEM IS KILL U KILLIN WE`LL BE DEAD URSELF`S ..PPL WHO KILL`S SHOULD NOT BE SET FREE OR LIVE KILL THEM ….. OHH LORD HEAR MY CRY`S FOR DOMINICA
WE WANT BACK U FOLLOW TO JUDGE THOSE CRIMINALS.
Dear Alisha, Rick and family and friends of Joe
We are so sad to hear your story.
We have been inundated with phone calls from our Dominican and expat friends concerned about you and how we are feeling also. We have been approached all over Portsmouth and the North by well wishers. On the streets, in the supermarkets, by the Bayside, taxi drivers, fishermen, children, manicurists, hairdressers, builders, shop owners, students…..Dominica.
So many people have come to us to apologize for this horrific attack on you. Sending their love and prayers.
They stress that we are ALL so welcome here in Dominica. They do not stand for this crime and are sickened by the violence.
We are keeping up on your progress through mutual friends. We are praying & sending BIG healing vibes out to all of you especially Rick today.
This is the family of Joe Costello. We would just like to express our gratitude to all of the people who have responded to the news of the tragic death of our beloved son and brother. We know how happy Joe was living in Dominica and that he had made many good friends on the island. We hope to have Joe home with us in Ireland very soon. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families and friends of Rick and Alicia.
Hi Edel Just came across this notice today ive been looking for Joe for the longest time I’m so sorry for your loss best regards to the family keep well would love to hear from you sometime
Ciaran
It’sinded sad what happened at Marigot andihopethose guys are captured soon.My issue for is the blatant BS that hapen our courts we need justice and i am 120% for the death panalty.The Police Force need to step up as well from the top.It is a sad how thepolice force have become undeserving persons get promoted and they can’t even investigate simple battery.it’s all because you my friend or you bring a quarter of a pig for me i will promote you.Then the police force is embarassed as to where to put them to work because they are half a police.This just creates an inefficient police force when u have ineficient heads.May my friends from Pagua bay recover nicely.
This poor guy just wanted to share his love of the island with the world. and these lil stupid dirt bags rob him of his life…Plus the shame they put on the island. this is sad man. He was doing work in their village too so stupid. Instead to try get a job they did this.. HANG THEM..NO SYMPATHY FOR HUMAN LIFE SO HANG DEM ASS!!!
I think the woman who was not hurt should be interviewed. It’s kind of strange that she was not hurt inany way just robbed!!!!!!!!! something don’t add up in my mind.
I have been thinking the same thing. The more I read the more questions I have about her. After reading alot of the other articles, I think she is definitely a person of interest.
we need to work hard to get what we want and need
This is very sad news from DA
I hope that these bastards for the next 100 years remain in jail
so they understand what they are idiots for sick!
For Dominica’s tourism is not good, even so it is advised that the government ensures that the law is applied, and these offenders
be judged and go to jail for a long time.
Dominica government should also think about how in the future with violent criminals who are deported from third countries according to DA should be handled, it can not be imprisoned to be the such dark figures only in the prison and then deported to paradise, to freely walk around!
In Germany, foreign criminals are only for serious crimes
such as murder, rape, drug trafficking, or if they stand out as intensely offenders from our federal courts deported to their home countries so they can verbüsen their sentences there.
I hope that this horrific crime remains an individual case, my thoughts are with the injured and the bereaved.
some were angry when i said it’s because the criminals get a slap on the wrist. They pay a little money when the case call, and out they go ,back in the midst of normal people.
Those in power like money too much they don’t care about the country .When d/ca fall they just take their diplomatic passport and run.
Sadly the influx greedy lawyers we now have parading in this country will coming running to defend these animals and have them back on the streets in no time
Yes, good news two suspects were supposedly caught.
The bad news: the broken justice system that favors criminals on this island.
Things need to change, IMMEDIATELY.
Rick and Alicia have always been good to Dominica, and their business is one of the best on the island. Dominica needs good people, whether foreign or not, and good business. Someone must know something, and no one must tolerate it. It’s too small an island for people to get away with anything. Dominica should also ask itself how such worthless animals were created, people who would hack people to bits just to steal a few cell phones. Pathetic.
http://www.herald.ie/news/raid-hero-killed-in-sword-attack-2837432.html
“A Dublin man hacked to death with a sword on a Caribbean island was trying to protect his friends.
Joe Costello has been hailed as a hero following his violent death on the island of Dominica as he intervened in a robbery at a guesthouse.
The 43-year-old Dubliner was the general manager of the luxury Silks Hotel on the island and had been living there for the past nine months.
The killing happened on Sunday night during a long bank holiday weekend on the island.
A three-man gang brutally attacked the Irishman after he tried to stop them robbing his friends Rick and Alicia Davison in a raid at the Pagua Bay House in the village of Marigot.
The couple are the owners of the guesthouse and Mr Costello was visiting them as the robbery took place.
When he intervened, one of the gang struck him on the head with a large curved sword known as a cutlass.
The blow to his head caused horrific injuries and he died shortly afterwards.
The gang escaped with a number of possessions belonging to the victims, including mobile phones.
The couple were taken to hospital, where they were undergoing treatment.
Police spokesman Claude Weekes confirmed that the killing had taken place, but full details of the horrific attack have not yet been released.
A local woman told the Herald today that the Irishman’s death had shocked the island of 70,000 inhabitants.
Jordan Jermaine, whose family employed the Irishman to run their luxury hotel, said Joe had “died a hero”.
He paid tribute to the Irishman as a great man who was very nice and very sociable. Everyone liked him and his death had caused deep upset in the community, he said.
The Dubliner had frequently spoken of his happiness at working on the paradise island.
Dominica is known to have the most unspoilt and spectacularly beautiful environment in the region. ”
Get them caught NOW.
ALL our love to you, Joe, wherever you are, and peace be with your family.
I have been reading all these blogs and I would like to say this. This incident will bring the eyes of the World onto our tiny island and have no doubt this blog will be quoted around the globe. On this basis we need to use it in a more positive way rather than for political ends? No one really needs to know one person’s personal view on Crime, Government etc as all it does is paints a picture to those less well informed reading it that Dominica is a place to stay away from.
The truth of the matter is that Dominica has one of the lowest crime rates in the region allowing most country people to leave their homes unlocked. The natural geography of the island is such that a lot of people grow their own ground produce and with hundreds of free flowing rivers, water will never be in short supply.
Dominica is a virtual garden of eden, its only the odd incident like this that spoils it for everyone.
Joe was my good friend and I know that even if he had survived this tragic incident he too would have continued to exhort the positives of this place a place that he recently described to me as his home.
WE HAVE TO CLEAN OUR DIRTY HOUSE!!! WHEN MY HOUSE DIRTY I DONT INVITE PEOPLE, TO EMBARRASS MYSELF……EITHER WE CLEAN THAT DIRTY HOUSE, OR WE ADVISE, EVEN OUR FRIENDS TO STAY AWAY. IF WE CONTINUE TO SWEEP THINGS UNDER THE CARPET THEN WE DESERVE THE EMBARRASSMENT THAT WE GET!!!!!!! LONG STORY SHORT….
You are one SICK FOOL “1979” or whatever you IDIOT call yourself. It is people like you (and the vagabonds who committed this atrocious act) who bring shame and disgrace to Dominica.
Go hide under a rock ‘1979’!!!!!!
MSNBC News have covered this – http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/43975160 … also on Taiwan news and Irish news.
enraged:HOPELESS ALL!
since 18 years,the North is asking for a POLICE FORCE, we had meetings , white march, debates,with the acting Commissioner of Police, Minister of Tourism, Parl Rep and Minister of Agriculture,the superintendant of the district, DDA and DHTA
POLICE would respond for drugs but not for Barbarian Crimes!as the President of the Calibishie Tourism Development Committee, I have the rage! it could be anyone of us!
putting order in Dominica would cost less than US 27 millions for the State House!
SHAME on THEM!
It is a shame,Calibishie is the village that attracts the most tourist on the Island,yet they fail to provide a proper police force to help protect our tourist and locals. shame, shame, shame on our Government.
NO CRIME CAN GO ON IN DA AND NOT BE SOLVED DOMINICA IS TOO SMALL EVERYONE KNOWS SOMEONE SO WHAT IS THE POINT OF DOING CRIMES????? STUPID
his is what happens when thugs are left to roam the streets – innocent people get mugged, kidnapped and in this case MURDERED.
Remember all the crimes last last – every other month there was a case of shooting, stabbing all kinds of killings – and yet, it’s the same issue… these people are set loose to roam the streets…
when will we all wake up and realise that it’s time we as a people stand up and do whatis right.
Yes, the Police needs to do more – but which or you cooperate with the police if you know anything?
The police can only do so much, what i find troubling is that in Dominica where everyone knows everyone’s business, so many perpetrators are left roaming…
God is good and it will all come to an end – let’s just hope that it is not too late!
This is just f**krees.
Two suspects detained but nothing positive….so come on people, lets find these guys!
I love your spirit Dereck. Let’s get these guys!!!
To all those who are shamefully using this incident as an excuse to push forth their petty political agendas, you are not helping the situation, but rather playing further into the hands of these criminals who look for all the excuses to explain their pathetic behaviour.
my condolences to the family of the person who got killed by no fault of his.also to those who got hurt in what is a stupid,lazy ridiculous sensless act.i do apologise for few ignorant,heartless people.The majority of dominicans are very warm an kindhearted people.We are a nation of love and an open country of beautiful surroundings to enjoy.Like every country we do have flaws and we make mistakes but you can enjoy a very peacefull,funfill,stressless vacation here.
to my people who condem their country of birth and who lives especially in the states..ny fl,nj..etc stop condeming bad things happen here all the time but yet americans say their country is the best on earth..What positive have u to say about your?.Some of u haven’t been back for years niether do u even contribute but yet you condem.when you do return you will be treated with warmth and love because that is what we dominicans do…THIS IS SAD AND A SET BACK BUT MY COUNTRY DOMINICA IS AS SWEET AS ALWAYS…LOVE YOU D.A
GOOD NEWS
I have it from a confirmed source that two people are in custody and that a third is being looked for.
WELL DONE DOMINICA we nust NOT let this type of thing happen again!
Deepest sympathy for Rick & Alicia .
Last Conversation with Joe was 3 weeks ago – along the lines of ‘what a beautiful place Dominica was to Invest,an Island of unrivaled natural beauty untainted by the crime of neighbor Islands, the USA etc’ or so he thought.. He really loved it here.
Joe was the type of person who would lay down his life for the protection of friend or stranger. He has paid the ultimate sacrifice. RIP Joe, your cheeky infectious Irish grin is remembered.
As per below, the effects are a dynamite blow to Dominica, our Caribbean people, and the region. The repercussions will effect EVERY Dominican. These murderers are traitors of Dominica and are robbing us of and our basic right to live in peace with ‘one love’. Disgraced and Disturbed.
so sad to hear my friend.. RUHE IN FRIEDEN!
Hope these incidents are not as an indirect result of the constant barage of anti-foreigner hate talk on the radio talk shows
bring back Tiyani
My Prayes goes out to the Family and frends of Joe Castello God is at your side in time of Trouble…To Rick & Alicia get well soon my prayes are with you both may God duide you through out this time.
The sad thing is that when these tragedies happen, people think that our island is now full of thugs. This is not true. Crime is committed by a few people. These persons hurt us, our livelihood, our country, our reputation, our peace of mind.
Friends and relatives overseas, Dominica is still a peaceful place with smiling, warm and friendly people.
We are very sorry that this has happened. We demand that the police catch these people. We want justice for this man and for all other victims of crime. We deserve to continue living our peaceful life.
Those fools who are in Dominica that not thinking before they commit these kinds of acts they need to think twice and realize that the whole country is paying for it.
I am here in the US came in contact with a young lady from some other caribbean country, she lives here, use to attend the Ross University in Portsmouth. The young lady asked me where am i from, told her DA. The young lady did not hesitate and tell me that she did not like DA because she had a very bad experience in DA. She said that her apartment was robbed on several occasions, had to change apartments quite a few times and was constantly being harassed by guys coming around the university. She said that the guys who hang around there try to get in the white students head to marry them and take them to America.
This lady has no intention of returning to DA. So this bad experience has given this young lady a very negative feeling and impression about DA.This is just not a good name!!!
I REALLY HOPE AND PRAY THAT THE PEOPLE WHO KILLED THIS INNOCENT MAN WILL BE PROSECUTED FOR THIS UNBELIEVABLE CRIME!!
DOMINICA is a small country and somebody out dere knows who committed this crime..
Please Please people bring the names of these criminals to the police department!!
TO MANY UNSOLVED CRIMES IN DA!!!POLICE OFFICERS WAKE UP ALLU BUTTS!!!
One more thing i think there should b a particular group of police officers specifically trained to deal with these kinds of crimes..
I guess the united states don’t have these occurences either… what a stupid comment.
I feel ya. Had to deal with a drunk investigating officer myself. When the ‘head’ is messed up what you think will happen to the rest of the people.
I understand that the persons and people that were deported from the United States that did horrible horrendous crime.
When the police get them they should hang them.
thou shalt not kill. its a commandment, didnt you know that?
Did you take your eyes and see “persons and people that were deported from the United States that did horrible horrendous crime.”?
Enough with this garbage, internet and cable tv is available, foreign nationals in and out in Dominica as if they’re drinking water, what security and background checks are done on them?
I suppose you know who they are anonymous. Since u know where they came from. Maybe you have some more info that you would like to share…
Are you implying that Americans did this? I am not even an American but I am still appalled that you would be blaming a nation outside of your own.
All you will pay for what all you do to this man. SHAME SHAME SHAME Money is the root of all evil. Work hard for what you want donot kill a man for his own.
After someone praises Dominica and its people so much on “Profiles” this is the thanks we get.Rest in peace Mr.Joe, we will miss you.
I just watched the Profile segment with Joe and Alicia. Brought tears to my eyes. They truly loved this island and its people and now this. Still cannot believe this happened.
Papa mon dieu. and i dere finking dat de virgin islands crime rate so high. but i diden expex dat in my beautiful dominica. my heart is bleeding.
de def penalty is definitely needed. those animals should be hanged in the public square.
REWARD REWARD REWARD REWARD REWARD
At the end of the day the Police can only do so much. We the people have to be observant, is your boy friend acting strange? It could be the guy that regularly comes into your shop or that person who is always at your bar after work, are they acting in a normal way? These terrible violent people have family, friends, and as I type this someone somewhere has a suspicion. The right and proper thing is to report that suspicion, no matter how difficult it may be. As one of Joes friends I will be offering a cash reward of USD 10,000 to anyone who presents the perpetrators of this hideous act to the police, who then successfully convicts these people of this crime. SO, if you are one of these animals how safe do you feel NOW? At the end of the day actions speak louder than words in addition YOUR ACTIONS ENDED not just Joes life but it also dealt a blow to every decent living DOMINICAN . BE WARNED WE WILL FIND YOU!!
You may say I’m a dreamer, but ……I do sincerely think the police officers do whatever they can in such a case. It seems obvious they lack equipment or sufficient numbers, but I would not challenge their determination.
I think the “reward” option could be appropriate in this case as these gangsters must be treated the same way they treat others. Among them, some to be gangsters, small hands, or competitors (!) will undoubtly be attracted by such rewards and would for sure “sell” them easily.
I thus think it is a good move.
Now remains the justice issue… Is our justice strong enough for such bastards with smart lawyers ?
I do not know but this is key point.
If not, it might be necessary to offer a higher reward…. for their heads or arms ?
Anyhow, WE , ALL TOGETHER , must make it clear to those guys that whenever doing such an horrible thing, they will be found and taken care of; Be it by the justice or whoever else . This is the best message to be sent to them so they think twice in the future.
its sad!!
I dont want this point to be forgotten:
REMEMBER JOE WAS A HERO
When Joe heard the commotion outside his cottage as Rick and Alicia were being brutally attacked he ran to their assistance without any hesitation.
THIS IS A FACT
God Bless you Joe.
The number of strange nationals from other islands roaming Dominica let’s not be so quick to say it’s deportees doing it. We simply don’t know. It’s bad enough it happened and in Dominica at that but let’s not pretend that we aren’t seeing a unique style of criminal activity not consistent with Dominica. Further more many of these crimes have gone unsolved, could it be that the criminals simply move back to their home countries or another island to start a new wave?
Oh I was just waiting for someone to submit that comment. So all the unsolved crimes committed in Dominica could be attributed to ‘strange nationals roaming the island’. Please dont make me laugh. Remove the blinkers from your eyes in order to clear your tunnel vision.
When are some people going to wake up and admit that there are a few evil minded criminals born and bred in Dominica, who are so green eyed to what others have.
Two Words …. Tiyani Behanzin!!! nuff said
Anon We need to find them first. Dont you agree?
Crime will continue to go up unless something is put in place to encourage young people to work.
Local goods and services needs to be encouraged. CUT OF FOREIGN Franchises. They only take money away from the local economy.
Encourage sports in schools by making it an integral part of the educational system.
Promote local media, and reduce the amount of overseas influence via TV( TV destory’s people minds)Young people these days only want to follow the American way of life. What about the Dominican way of life. What makes them thing that what they see on TV is better than what is in Dominica?(TV Tricks, Brain wash, the heavy emphasis on material gain.) that is why they will kill to get their hands on the bling bling.( a life of where emphasis is laid on material success is the prime factor of crime.
CUT OF FOREIGN Franchises. That’s pure ignorance talking. The owners of these businesses, while not born here are more Dominincan than most DUMBINCIANS i Know. Love this country with their hearts and not here to BLEED us dry. Don’t speak unless you know. They loved DA to the max and decided to make this their home, they employ Dominicans and LIVE here, no money leaving Da. SOT!!!!!!
Please read the comment carefully and TRY, if you can to understand. The writer was not talking about the foreign investors who have been attacked , but saying we Dominicians need to promote what is and was the Dominican way of life. I think the comment of Birdseye is spot on.
A Foreign Franchise is KFC, PIZZA HUT, RITUALS. Local business is Pearls cuisine, Guiyave, Ball heads, Frans, road side vendors, Chef, Cartwheel cafe and on and on all our local food houses.
The fuse keep blowing. and the silly engineers just keep replacing it without finding the cause.
That what happening in the world and especially in Dominica.
FYI i am not refering to the hotel industries. I am talking about food and production industries.
look yourself in the mirror before you call people sot!!!
who the hell are u? A young man is dead and u are saying all this bullsh**!
I am very concerned as my wife who is not dominican is going to visit next year for carnival 2012.
Should she go…Is your country crime free? This thing happens everywhere, there are murders all over the world. I don’t condone what happened but your idiotic statement annoyed me!
are u involed thats y u speak so damm fool
wow… Dominica turning into Mexico? tsk tsk it’s sad really the state of the country right now; never really heard of all these crimes taking place when I lived there (which was only 5 years ago) and I come back last year and what’s the first thing I see when I go to roseau? A young man robbing a store and being chased by the owner and the next day? my father investigating the death of a man killed by another and the stories he has told me about the things that he has to deal with when he’s on the job, it just amazes me that this social delapidation that is going on in Dominica is rising at an alarming rate. No country is without crime but damn this is most definitely not the Dominica I grew up in. Anyway, my condolences to the family for this is such a sad event.
To all that knew Joe, i know in his heart he will never want to see justice undone..I am sure on that day of death he wanted nothing more than to get to the killer before he killed him but On his last breath he knew the killer will be held and when it happen his soul will lay to rest in peace. He loved Dominica and meant well for the people his spirit knows the beauty of Dominica.I am writing this letter knowing the killer will come forward and confess he has no way out, i trust this will happen i have no doubt in my mind Joe was a true warrior and so he will continue until the killer confess he will want nothing more for the people of Dominica. There is a woman who is aware of him and not to long he will come forward and confess the truth. Joe in his heart wants the people of Dominica to wake up and know we are our neighbor’s keepers , we must teach our kids stealing and killing from other is not a way of life its about sharing, when we know hate we must know love and we use the love more than hate. I know Joe’s spirit will reside in Dominica is a place he loved and his spirit will continue loving it.(This is an inspiration moment i am writing it just came to me and i hope its as true as i feel it)On the 7th of August the killer will be know to the people of Dominica .May his soul rest in peace.
DNO is unfortunately painting a very nasty picture for us by encouraging comments that Portray this as a robbery and racist crime.
The police made it clear it was “alleged”
The fact is that there have been and are many fellow investors who are ‘white’ living and conducting business harmoniously in Dominica.
There have also been others who have come to Dominica under ominous circumstances
The police are investigating the situation. But meanwhile DNO is scaring our clients and potential visitors by portraying Dominicans as criminals .
Thought they were reporting what happened. Can’t Sweep it under the rug now can we
But I don’t see the logic behind this comment. How is it that DNO is ‘encouraging’ such comments? There are all sorts of comments on here. I didn’t see an advertisement promoting racist comments.
wait till your day come local investor and the same thing happens to you, i would want to know what you point of view will be like then.
I have a question, if they went to steal, why did they beat the man to death. Something does not relate here. Are these dominicans, all sorts of people are in Dominica now. This is a very non-dominican behaviour.
remember the saying the theft comes to steal and kill
Law and order,
You and the 12 people who liked your comment are morons. If you actually think that no Dominican could ever commit such a crime then you need to read your very own history book. Ask Dr. Honeychurch what happened to his father and who were the people who committed the crime.
Sincerely,
Someone Who Wants To Slap Some Sense Into You
This is what happens when your priorities on Dominica, your values and your ideas are completely wrong. You rather spend 6 hours reproducing your retarded inbred children that murder, rape and pillage then actually FIX your own society.
And innocent people pay with their lives for it. Innocent people, who come to YOUR island to provide business and work.
Good job.
I think that you are maybe a relative or near to the people involved. I understand your pain … but you are wrong.
Dominicans are the best bunch of people I have ever met. It is a wonderful cfrazy country and as always it is a handful that make a country bad.
The local community there need to look into themselves and keep a check on their youth. It is your problem. Some one has to take responsibility. So much unemployment over there, so many men sat around all day at the side of the road … more than any other place on DA.
Youth don’t want to go work their family gardens anymore … “it too far”, “it too hard” … “it no pay”. You can make more money growing pineapples than killing that man. Grow up.
Easy money is the way in their minds. Those rap videos and songs … all bling and no work … they live in a wonderful cuckoo land it seems, but the youth in DA want it without the work.
The youth need to see how much hard work, great focus and a team of well experienced producers, engineers and a whole host of hard working marketing people … that is how 50 cent get there … not spitting on the floor hating anyone who worked hard and gets a little money. If you don’t have that … get some work.
Get back to the garden and do some work you little f$ckers.
Im outraged and sad at the same time. Last week I was in DA and was looking at the man whi died on GIS talking about his good experience in Dominica sfter travelling to so many other countries, only to see now, he has lost his life so brutally in Dominica.
I pray that they catch those wh didt it and return unto them the same penalty, swiftly.
I feel ashamed reading this as a Dominican on Vacation overseas. I trust that the authorities are taking a close look at the increase in crime rate. One is too many. Look back at the last 12 months. Our crime rate is increasing too rapidly. And what us worse is that the criminals get away with it.
I want Dominica to be safe for my so and daughter to live in. We must stamp out crime in our country.
I must say I am saddened to see so much talk of tourism. Yes, tourism is key to Dominica’s economic success. Yes, the four victims of this crime were all members of Dominica’s tourism industry. But they were also people. Each of the victims was a person with a story. He or she had dreams, and passions and soul which will forever be changed. The inhumanity of this vicious act is matched only by the glowing humanity of its victims.
Let us be mindful of our own humanity before we rush into a selfish discussion of the effects this will have on our tourism.
What a sad situation!! A few weeks ago a German tourist was kidnapped at Batibou Beach at Hampstead; now this!! Is there a roving criminal gang in the north east corner of Dominica committing all these crimes? We need some serious community policing. The perpetrators of these crimes must pay a high price for these crimes.
I support the idea of community policing 100%. Neighborhood watch can drastically reduce crime rate.
who knows… had the police investigated the case of the German properly, maybe Joe would still be alive now.
Many people I heard asking what police is waiting for. “Are they waiting for something serious to happen? does one have to get killed before they do their jobs?” stuff like that.
Well now, let’s see if this is the case. I do doubt though
my cousin and myself was debating yesteday on if we want to retire in dominica the land of our birth.well so long we will go somewhere else.we need to be relax somewhere and not be scared of holigans and monsters breaking into our homes and attacking us.skerit wake upand smell the coffee,they might come for you next,.shame on you niggers.you all just a bunch of illiterate jackasses.Stop beating up on your women.you all should be with sheep and donkey instead.such a disgrace to society and the entire human race.Burn in hell fools.
Now, in no way do I support what happened and I hope the perps are brought to justice but please stop making it seem like Dominica is a hell hole and everywhere else is safe. Many of our people live in the U.S. where these kinds of crime happen everyday. Crimes happen the world over. Do we expect there to be an upsurge in crime everywhere else and Dominica remains a safe haven with no crime at all. We are changing with the times and that includes both good and bad.
I dont think this posting is approperiate and the administrator should have not posted it.. what does the Prime Minister of a country have to do with a random death.. why the abuse of Dominca which is suppose to be your home country. I however do not blame the person for writing as its their own opinion but however I blame the administator for allowing such posting to be submitted.
You are saying that you believe in censored media. Do you also believe in communism????
seems the only fool and jacjass here is you this poster.
I TAKE OFFENCE TO YOU USING THAT WORD N I G G E R. YOU ARE A REAL IGNORANT SON OF A BAITCH!!!
Lando,
If you take offence to the comment maybe it is because you are a ___________. If someone calls you stupid it does not mean that you are stupid. If you are upset because someone called you stupid, then it means you think of yourself as stupid.
For all you know, this ignorant fool is one of those living in a basement in New York and can hardly afford a vacation back home. He/she sounds like someone who didn’t pass it through grade 2 in primary school.
Partner stay in New York eh. We certainly could do without the likes opf you here!! I just hope they don’t deport you back here with nothing to show for it, FOOL!!!!
Thanks for making me laugh.
You and your cousin live in New York and you’re worried about the crime rate in little Dominica. Get real.
As for your use of the N word, please keep that sort of language for when you’re on the streets of NY. Its offensive.
This is very childish and emotional reaction to the situation. It does not justify your blatant racial posts, which only serve to aggravate the situation. Being white myself, I am extremely concerned about Joe who I met on a few occasions. However there is no need to go over board.
Please reconsider your statements.
dear editor/D.N.O WHY IS THE ICON WHICH INDICATE LIKE OR DISLIKE RATING ON MY COMMENT OFF?
I AM CONCERNED CITIZEN OF D/A AND VERBALIZES THE CONCERNS AND CRIES OF MANNY.
STOP BEING HYPOCRITICAL ABOUT CRIMES THESE ACTIVITY CARRY ON RIGHT UNDER YOU ALL NOSES AS WELL AS THE POLICE.POSTITUTION,DRUG DEALINGS,PONOGRAPHIC VEDEOS ARE MADE AND SOLD RIGHT HERE IN D/A.IF YOU ALL WANTS TO HAVE A COMMISSIONER SITTING ON A DESK LIKE A FLOWER POT, ONE TO BE PAMPERED BY POLITITION WELL TO BAD FOR YOU ALL, THATS NOT OUR IDEAL.WE WANT OUR CHILDREN TO WALK THE STREET TO SCHOOL WITHOUT SOMEONE OFFERING THEM A COCAINE PACK AND TELLING THEM HOW FAST THEY CAN GET RICH.OUR LITTLE GIRLS NOT CONVINCED TO POSE NAKED INFRONT A CAMERA WITH THE OFFER TO BE FAMOUS.GET THE HANG OF TRUTH AROUND YOU AND HELP US,WE THE CITIZENS WHO ARE HURT CALL FOR HELP OR GET OUT OF THE MEDIA BUSINESS PEROID.UP TO NOW NO LEADS ON THE DEATH OF MUNGAR. WHY? NOW DO WE THINK THERE WILL BE JUSTICE IN THE MURDER OF JOE AT THE PAGUA AREA? .WAKE UP D.N.O. REVEIW YOUR OBJECTIVES.
DNO, I could not have said it better!! and your responses to this cry , will indeed be an indication of your commitment to the PEOPLE.
I am in so much pain!it is so sad!
Very soon there will be BREAKING NEWS on DNO!
The murderers are caught!
But sad news, the court system… the court system… the court system…………….
I cannot believe this! i know this guy. The f**ckers who did this deserve a fate worst than death. Disgracing the good Dominican name. Get a Job.They should have their hands broken and jail for the rest of their miserable lives!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
straight up MR skerrit all persons involded should be hanged .. da us jus pure crap… y no d amount a negative effects da ridiculous crime goin hav on out struggling country na man …da jus disgustin me… hang dem…rip joe .. i did neva deserve da ..rick n wife speedy recovery … for d first time in my life .. i am ashamed to be a dominican
I agree with a previous comment, stating that law abiding citizens, ESPECIALLY foreign business owners in this case, should have easier access to firearms for self-protection.
Foreign investors are being targeted more and more, and I don’t think the government fully understands the importance of protecting them.
Dominica does not have a self-sustainable economy, no matter how much some people want to believe otherwise.
and why is a foreigner more important than a dominican? thats just rush. protection of life is important rather foreign or dominican
My heart felt condonlences goes out to Mr Costello’s family. To Mr & Mrs Davison, get well soon, and hope this does not deter you both from Dominica.
To the low lifes who committed this crime, I hope you get caught ASAP. Your actions has put a black cloud over Dominica and its people. You could be responsible for a drop in tourism and foreign investment.
We are all appaled by this senseless violent death. Unemployement is NOT the main course of such action (and it should not be an excuse). The majority of Dominicans work hard for what they have, they would never think of stealing what others have worked hard for. What ever you stole will never gring you joy, it will not last for ever and
if you feel that you’ll never be caught, and try this sh** again, next time (hopefully)you might be the one in the morgue.
another sad day for dominica we never use to be like this please bring back the death penalty to hell with amnesty international and all those other organizations outtherea one hundred supporter of the death penalty
protection of our country comes first please help the police in pursuit of those thugs who did this
u mean so dominica coming 4 real is just a kill kill everytime and all claude weekes does say is matter under investigation when wiil the killings stop eh and people who didnt do them anyting they kiling,,if u get what u want why kill,,not that i condone stealing
is this the next level desperation
Stupid political talk as usual. Get over it fool!!!!
wow how you people are insensitive also bring race into this. Alicia and Rick love Dominica and the people decided to stay here afta a visit then invested in a bar employing a few then expandin to one of the best rooms in the country giving “BLACKS” jobs and u say the want o take over i would like all the forien people to Leave dominica now and lets us see who going to cry thins hard!
100% in agreement.
They want foreign investment, yet they do not want foreigners. NO country is without foreigners. We live in a multicultured world.
What sort of progress do you expect without foreigners. Sadest thing is when your own Dominicans who have lived abroad return home, some even resent them returning.
We need to stop hiding things that happen in our faces. That’s why the JOKE is always on us. Be honest and deal with the problems of the country. The media needs to blast it, these guys are listening to the news also. The news is already international and Joe Costello country (media) is going to make an example of Dominica. You need to be worrying about other foreigner investor coming to Dominica, the effect this has on tourism. And even the locals.
Where is the law?? Where there is no law an order the people becomes ruthless. Foreigners as well as investors are our business. These ruthless people (gangs) has no conscious or God in their heart. They are self-fish and lovers of themselves.
It’s like a disease that needs to be rid of. How can the law bail people like that. That’s first degree murder, they went with the intention to kill. This was plan, why would a murderer be put on bail as I SEE HAPPENING they are a threat to society/the citizen. Award needs to be put up to catching these people/gang. The police or chief should have set-up a crime stopper’s toll free number with an award. This is just the beginning and we can’t have them control our island (home). The police should hold a LIVE press conference with the media letting these people know that they are going to do everything to catch them. And they are cowards for hiding their faces.
You really need a course in the English language young man. Your English is deplorable. No real Dominican spells so atrociously.
FLORIDA,
God has no room in his heart for illeterates. Go back to school.
Warmest Regards,
Someone Who Has Met ‘God”
These animals are the products of the USA,FERNCH,Dutch thats what we get from those who leave to go to the greener pastures their children learn the American crime ways thje french and dutch those they caught atr deporties from St Thomas, USA, Guadeloup,st marten that just returned no real Dominican can comit such brutal crime we are not of that tipe is those deported monsters that were created in America that commiting thos crimes here the police must shoot them on sight.because the judge and those twofoot monster’s lawyers realeaseing them in socity BRING BACK THE HANG MAN.Gadafie does not send criminals to the carribean is the USA that training them and sending them to cause trouble in DA
Dont sound so rediculous. The killers are from the village of Wesley. If the ever went anywhere probably its mari galant. Sick, lazy wife beating ediot men
Aren’t you the same ANONYMOUS who criticized FLORIDA’S English? Well if your are, then yours is far worse than his. You need the English course far more than he/she does.
WHAT GIVE YOU THE IDEA IT WAS WESLEY PEOPLE. IF YOU HAVE EVIDENCE GO TO THE POLICE AND STOP YOUR RUBBISH. WE NEED T O STOP MAKING SPECULATIONS AND DEAL WITH THE ISSUE IN A MORE CONSTRUCTIVE MANNER. WESLEY, MARIGOT, CONCORD WE ARE ALL DOMINICANS. NO MATTER WHAT COLOUR OR CREED. WE HAVE A SERIOUS PROBLEM IN DOMINICA THAT NEEDS ADDRESSING AND UNLESS SOMETHING IS NOT DONE LAW AND ORDER IS OUT THE DOOR. STOP PREACHING IGNORANCE PLEASE. AM REALLY SORRY TO HEAR WHAT IS GOING ON IN MY BEAUTIFUL DOMINICA.
Dr Birdie,
You are a idiot but I do agree with you. Dominica should bring back the ‘Hang Man’. I also think that you should be the first one hanged for your gross ignorance and lack of command of the english language.
I myself am not from America but my wife is. If your statement of “… shoot them on sight …” while referring to Americans is your true feeling then I will be sure to rely on my past, highly specialised, very specific training when I meet you. And I do hope I meet you.
On a final note …. what the is a FERNCH? I thought you might be referring to a local bird but I looked it up and needless to say it is not.
You are one of the people that should have been on the list when I was sanctioned.
Best Regards
only lazy, disrespectful and ill-educated ppl rob others and refuse to work. SHAME on u criminals. U have just made life more difficult for all of us in Dominica!
Having had a first hand account of last evening:
REMEMBER JOE WAS A HERO
When Joe heard the commotion outside his cottage as Rick and Alicia were being brutally attacked he ran to their assistance without any hesitation.
THIS IS A FACT
God Bless you Joe.
for god never gives us more than we can bear how many more will go down this way just one tip off will help the police
that what D.A come to now bring back hanging pleas P.M WE NEED TO TELL PEOPLE THEY CANNOT DO AS THEY LIKE THEY MUST STOP COME ON PEOPLE WHO EVER DOING THIS TO OUR COUNTRY THIS IS OUR NATURE ISLAND
We also need to tell the PM that all crime that is committed in DA is serious, because last year at the Diaspora meeting I heard him say that the crime in DA is not serious and that it is Dominicans that are putting things on the internet. Well what is on the internet now is what is happening, real life and it is just as serious as the murders and loss of life we had last year when he made that comment. This government and Police force need to wake up and work towards investigating these criminals and letting them pay for what they are doing. SEVERE PUNISHMENT, HARD LABOR, REAL PUNISHMENT, NOT THE GOVERNMENT SPONSORED VACATION THEY GET WHEN THEY GO TO STOCKFARM.
death penalty death penalty death penalty we need it
I think the law should make it much easier for law abidding citizens to own a fire, because those guys think that they can attact anybody they think have a little money.people work had for what they have you murderers. I think we should have a candle light vigil to show the world that we are against that crap
agreed believer .. im from atkinson i no joe rick and his wife n from my perspective dew were nice ppl. numerous ppl from my village are employed by dem…hmm i dont no wa to say..its hard yes .. allu desperate allu rob ppl ..allu did neva have kil d man .. vigil is a good idea n i fink .. mr skerit should have some words to say on dis mishap
Whoever made the comment, “seems like a deal gone wrong”? It SEEMS like you need a swift ass kicking! Who says that about someone who was brutally murdered and two people that were wounded? You played yourself! That is so disrespectful. If it was your family members you wouldn’t make such a stupid comment. This isn’t a joke! Grow up!
Its sad to see such as situation in my country. No one should have to lose their life or love ones in such a manner.
This was a man who decided to invest in the area. Why rob this innocent man of his life. Why not ask him for a job.
Alice n Rick hold tight,we pray that the Lord will take you guys through this painful time. You guys are so sweet and friendly to everyone,just can’t believe why someone could be so brutal to you guys.This is beyound sadness,omg…to joe may his soul R.I.P. To those who committed the act why r u hiding? Guilt will hunt u guys for the rest of ur lifes,don’t come here doing act to give Marigot bad name. We r loving people.Go find work for all you to do and stop hi jacking people.
It is difficult to respond to such an out pouring of grief following what was a senseless crime.
Dominica is probably one of the safest places on this earth and I have today spent many hours on the phone to family and friends of Joe who are bewildered by last night events.
I know that they are all desperate to understand what happened and equally they are grateful for the large number of people that have commented on this blog.
Rick and Alicia are also good friends of mine and seeing them last evening at the hospital in Marigot was no less than shocking.
Joe was one of the good guys that this earth had upon it, he was gentle and caring, money was not his mantra, he built his life around friendships, sure he had his own demons to contend with as we all do and when I suggested to him last November to move to this beautiful Island paradise little did I know that one day I would be writing this.
His Friend Emily is in the room next door as I write this and I know Joe is not that far away……..
Joe is a friend to remember,
a friend we loved so much.
His memory runs through my mind
of the last time we talked.
He lived a life of happiness,
a life filled with love.
And from a moment of madness he looks
down on us from up above.
He was always there to make you
laugh when your day was going wrong.
Farewell my friend Joe and God Bless You
One last thing, in spite of what has happened I know that Joe would want us all to continue promoting Dominica and attracting visitors from around the world.
This Island is a very, very special place.
God Bless you all.
Thank you for your touching words on the man Joe was. I was honored to know him and am better off for the time I spent w/Joe. I have a heavy heart from the news of this tragedy today as I am sure many others do. There is no doubt in my mind that he was a Hero til the end, that was just his way, he truly was a caring man. My condolences to his family and to all the other people today who lost their friend…..RIP Sweet Joe
People take heed and prevent these criminals from taking the country hostage. Prosecute them to the full extent of the law. Make an example of them so as to dissuade others from repeating their actions. I am saddened to see my sweet Dominica being reduced to a criminal’s haven. We have no need of drug activity or gun violence in such a blessed land. God helps those who take the first step. Let us collectively drive these rats out of their nests.
The incident of the German Tourist a few weeks ago bothered me so much that I have been warning my friends to be careful when venturing down this side of the island. Dominicans and people on island has to pay attention to the signs. These guys are so desperate that they block the road, once you get out of your vehicle to see what’s going on, they immediately run out of the bushes and ambush you, so please be on the alert at all times.
I do sympathized with the German Tourist who found themselves in such an unfortunate situation while on island. Some of the comments which followed your story was in very poor taste, but yoou will agree with me that every country has some real ignorant people, some of the comments showed off some of the illeterates in Dominica. They did not take a minute to digest and understand the gravity of your story but immediately started posting crap.
Dominicans, please be mindful that while we love our country and want to promote it as a haven for much needed development the actions of a few will impede this growth. Dominica is one of the Caribbean Islands with the highest migration level, our people head out, learn their trade both good and bad. The sad part is that its only the bad eggs that are returning (most as we know is through deportation) so they are coming in as skillful murderers, or gangsters.
We need not close our eyes to this, while all we see from the MD’s and PHD’s are their photos and achievements in our newspapers.
From where I seat daily I meet quite a few foreigners who have established their business on island and lots more who are desirous of doing same. This I will tell you is a total discouragment to any foreign investor who has at the time just the thought of establishing their business in Dominica.
An example must be made of these vicious murderers. Can u really beat a man to his death, in Dominica, our peaceful and loving nation. No!! the Laws must be amended, you take a man’s life, why should we allow you to live?? Come on Parliament, this is not meant to be political, but as a tourism official, and Ambassador for DA we have to save Dominica’s name, we have to vigorously address this situation. How in God’s name can we have staff promoting one thing while a few bad eggs in one sec.. change that for us. The death sentence must be brought back and our Police needs to start their investigative work NOW!! If foreign FBI help is needed, ask for it, we are accustom of asking for all types of infrastructure and we get it, we need assistance to solve the murders NOW!!
In fact, I do not think it requires more laws or harsher punishments. Your laws are just fine, punishments are hard. BUT there is no sufficient ENFORCEMENT of these laws. A punishment of whatsoever kind can only follow a trial in court.
But when the police does not work, nobody bothers investigating, the judge will never see the fellas. So no punishment happens.
I was long time wondering whether to come and settle in Dominica. But honestly: I WONT. I would be be white boy who takes away the land from the locals, some people would hate me just for what/who I am.
I know it is the vast majority who are good people with warm hearts and friendly attitudes. But sorry folks, it requires only a handful of Nazis to kill somebody and thus cause fear.
If the law enforcement bodies dont work, foreigners like myself stay away, do not open businesses, provide jobs etc.
WHEN THEY GET THIS KILLERS,I HOPE THE ROTE IN JAIL, BECAUSE TO MANY KILLERS ARE OUT THERE ON BAIL. WHY??? BAIL ARE ST FOR PEOPLE LIKE THAT, AND ONE MAN HAVE IS ARRESTED FOR SOME CANNABIS, NOT INTENT TO SUPPLY AM TALKING ABOUT A LITTLE BIT NO BAIL FOR HIM WHY??? SO KILLERS CAN GO FREE. IT IS A SIN SICK WORLD
WE PROMOTE DOMINICA AS THE NATURE ISLE. A PARADISE,A PEACEFULL PLACE WITH FRIENDLY PEOPLE.”IT IS EASY TO SAY OVERSEAS WORSE”.ECONOMICALLY THEY ARE FAR MORE DEVELOP THAN US AND DO NOT DEPEND ON A FRAGILE TOURISM INDUSTRY, AND A PARTIALLY FAILED BANANA INDUSTRY LIKE US.WE SHOULD TRY TO LEAVE UP OUR PROMISES TO OUR VISITORS.
IN THE INTEREST OF DOMIMINCA FAST FORWARD THAT POLICE FORCE.MR SKERRIT PLEASE GET RID OF CARETTE AND CONTRACT SOMEONE WHO WILL WORK FOR JUSTICE AND PEACE. SOMEONE WHO WILL WORK WITH THE PUBLIC,WE THE PUBLIC ARE THE EARS AND EYES OF OUR COMMUNITY AND UNLESS THE POLICE UNDERSTAND THAT WE WILL NOT GET ANYWHERE.THAT CARETTE MAIN CONCERN IS WITH HOW ADMINISTRATORS FEEL.WHO IS THE NEXT INCOMPETENT PERSON TO PROMOTE.
LOOK MR SKERRIT WE ARE SICK OF THOSE ROBBERIES,KIDNAPPINGS,HIJACKS AND NOW MURDER AND TERROR ON OUR INVESTORS.WE THE PEOPLE OF THE NORTH,NORTH EAST AND DOMINICA ON A WHOLE
WANT ACTION.WE WANT CRIME SOLVED AND THE CRIMINALS JAILED AND INTENDED CRIMINALS BACK IN THEIR SHELLS.MR SKERRIT WE DONT WANT A SOCIETY WHERE CRIME BECOMES A PROFESSION.
WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME MR CARETTE MADE RECOMMENDATION FOR UP TO DATE TRAINING FOR THE POLICE OFFICERS AT C.I.D.
TRAINED POLICE OFFICERS DO NOT HAVE THE EQUIPTMENT TO DETECT OR HAVE THE COMMON SENCE TO BE MORE THOROUGH IN THEIR WORKED ALLOWED A PASSPORT SCAM TO PASS RIGHT UNDER THEIR NOSES,WITHOUT DETECTION.
the irish may just call on scotland yard to investigate this one….. that’s just so sad for the family of this unfortunate victim…. and dominicans on a whole
Gloria control ur Animals. Get or create employment for them because they destroying the country’s good name.
Pure ignorance. why are you calling on Glo. We need to stop this rubbish talk. we need to be each other keepers and care for for dominica. we need to stop hiding the criminials and bring them to light. Gloria is just one person we all need t o work as a community.
Why would anyone want to hurt these people. I know them well, especially Rick and Alicia. They are the nicest hard working people you could meet. We just had dinner together before I left Dominica a fews weeks ago. How very sad and shameful. Dominica is now being presented all over the world as the hot spot in the Caribbean, and now this. There is a movie by Lara Sanders about Dominica being shown in Switzlerland, France and Germany, which has won many awards, and people are getting to know more about Dominica. Who will want to go there? I was born there, and to tell you the truth, I’m even afraid myself because of all the unsovled murders in a small country like Dominica. How sad.
Death Squad is say…. bring it on PM we need it
Its sad that this incident occured to good people. The other sad thing is that this police force is so useless this horible crime may go unsolved. They can”t even solve a robbery crime or incidents where people are abused. We the people should ask the police force of Dominica to publish all the crimes and the convictions of all major crimes committed against our people and show us the results in print in the newspaper. My guess is majority of crimes are larger than the ones solved. What does that tell us they couldn’t they are useless. God help our country> Hang these bastards if they are ever brought to justice.
It is very sad my friend, but while you see it fit to bash the police force, please find it necessary to inform yourself of why the police cannot perform efficiently. It is first and foremost the job of the government to provide National Security for its citizens. The police are employed to perform that task but how can they if the government does not budget for such? The police rely on the government’s funds to do everything and if they are not provided with the necessary training and equipment, what are they to do? Believe me, there are members of the police force who are just as disgruntled about the penal system as the average citizen but what are they to do?
Bring back the new medicine. At least he will help put some of those known criminals behind bars.Its a sad situation for us here .Our thoughts and prayers are with the family on the lost of their beloved one.
It is a dam shame that all these killing has being going on in Dominica and the crimes are not being solved. Dominica is a small island, I don’t understand why there are so many crimes. What are the police officers doing? I am not suprise look at our head of government who supports Gahdafi and all the killing he is doing to his people Libya. God help us all in Dominica.
OH BOY WHATS IS WRONG WITH THESE INSANE DAM PEOPLE. WHY CANT THEY DO SOMETHING USEFUL WITH THEMSELVES. POOR FELLOW AND HIS GRIEVING FAMILY. HAVE STRENGH MY DEAR FRIENDS AND ALSO THE OWNERS OF PAGUA BAY BAR & GRILL. AWWWWWWWWW WHAT A SHAME ON THOSE NASTY MASK MEN. MAY THEY REAP WHAT THEY SOW QUICKLY. GOD HELP
People in the area KNOW who it was. It is a very low populated area … everyone knows everything … ppl tell on these killers.
This is a bad crime and the other 2 who did not kill the guy will be feeling very sorry and will tell their story through guilt.
The police have got to wake up and look up and get on with saving the country from these despicable killers.
dominican must think before they do what they do.yesterday i spoke to tiyani as a student telling him that dominica has increased in wrong doing.it need to stop right away.them lazy police self in the station when people call them they saying they doe have vehicle,because who ever gone with it home,we must step up to solve them problem.BRING BACK TIYANI,am so sorry .
its so sad me as a dominican, living in the states having to read such aweful things about beautiful dominica. the thugs!!! are destroying the reputation of my beautiful country please will the government do
something? im rethinking my up coming trip
with my family wondering will i make it back home safely or in a buddy bag.very sad
for the family of the deceased.
Over the past couple of years, several people in the states have told me about their less than stellar cruise ship visit experiences to Dominica. They mostly noted that Dominica was their least favorite destination in the Caribbean. They usually complain about the shabby appearance of Roseau, the annoying beggars, and general lack of convenient amenities in comparison to other islands. I am always very sad and disappointed after hearing those negative comments about my beloved homeland from folks who did not even know I am Dominican. However, for every negative comment made, there have been many glowing and positive expressions. Therefore, nothing those complaining strangers said could diminish my love and appreciation for my country of birth. After all, many other destinations did not boast the natural beauty, friendly people, and safe environment of Dominica. Unfortunately or fortunately, after reading this sad and shocking story, I will probably not have to worry about strangers telling me anything positive or negative about their visit to Dominica if nothing is done to stem the growing trend of violence against visitors.
When I heard how the guy was murdered, and how the two others were injured I told my brother this does not sound like just a simple attempted rubbery. This looks like some kind of hate crime or like someone taking out some kind of vengeance. I hope the police go into this with an opened mind, so that they can get down to the crux of the matter, and round out these heinous criminals and put them behind bars for the rest of their lives, at minimum!
I recall some years a man ( sounded like a white male) complaining about someone who was in dispute over some land issues in the Hatten Garden area. I was just wondering if that could be one of the victims, and if those people he was talking about was part of this violent rampage.
THIS WAS NO ROBBERY, BUT AN ORGANISED HIT TO BE MADE TO APPEAR AS A ROBBERY SO THAT THE FOCUS IS AWAY FROM THE PERPETRATOR
I WONDER HOW THESE PEOPLE SLEEP AT NIGHT
AFTER KILLING INNOCENT PEOPLE. THESE MON-
STER REALLY GIVE DA A BAD NAME. THE THING
THAT HURTS ME THE MOST THEY WANT NICE THINGS
AND DON’T WANT TO WORK HARD FOR IT. MY HEART
GOES TO JOE FAMILY, MAY HIS SOUL REST IN
PEACE. PLEASE I WANT THEM TO HANG THEM
FOR THEIR WICKED ACT.
They may not sleep at nights.
D/cans need 2 stop thinking pple with jobs owe them that do not have jobs. U can’t find an office job bcause u r not educated, then go and plant a garden, go learn a trade.
They complain no jobs and they killing int/nal investors that are there to provide 1 or 2 jobs. SHAME SHAME SHAME.
This is sad and ridiculous at the same time. Dominica is becoming like Jamaica and wants to follow the AMERICAN way of life. The Gov’t in DA should stop US network to television in DA, like China, because it seems like some Dominicans can’t think for themselves, they are only copy cats. Now it’s the tourist they are attacking. Word will get around and Tourism will stop. Something be done and it has to be done quick.
HMMMMMMM. MARIGOT? MR. JAMES BOY HHMMMMMMMMM. NEED TO HEAR YOU AND BAZIL THIS TIME. LACK OF LEADERSHIP FOR THE YOUNG PEOPLE. AND WHEN A RADIO TALK SHOW HOST ON THE OPPOSITION RADIO STATION IS MAKING COMMENTS TO RUN THE FORIGNERS OUT OF OUR COUNTRY THE YOUNG PEOPLE LISTENS. BUT IF I WAS THE ATHOURITIES I WOULD LOCK HIM UP FOR PUBLIC DISORDER AND JAIL HIS A##. BIRDS OF A FEATHER FLOKS TOGETHER.
whey papa. An empty barrel
Don’t you have a “hate speech” law in Dominica? If so, then it needs enacting upon. If not, then where is the voice of the people? Joe’s death needs to be a milestone. The people of Dominica need to be herd. If you believe that crime and hate are wrong protest and make YOUR government change it. Dominicanewsonline it’s time for the media; on behalf of the people to stand up and demand change.
You are such an idot. You are loosing focus on the issue at hand and trying your best to let it be politics related. You need to think before you make such stupid comment. Someone lost their life and you talking about Mr James. How dum can you be. You need to grow up.
The entire government mechinery came out to protect the criminals who attempted to murder Mr Emmanuel and his wife. What was the massage to criminals? They feel empowered to commit more crime. Crime breeds crime. Bring back honesty and truth to Dominca. The moral leaders must be honest and take their responsibility. God save our country.
while families are grieving over their lost ones the murderers are free on the streets. so unfare! that alone is motif to continue doing wrong in the country.can’t imagine what these people went through esp. Joe. God is in control!
These guys will be caught .. small island! The problem is, tyhey will be out on bail just as all the other murders on the streets!
If the guys who held up the couple on Batibou Beach were caught, maybe, just maybe .. this crime and senseless death would not have been.
What a shame !!!! The Police should act swiftly to catch the crooks and justice should be swift and effective
things like this must happen. we have a judicial system that is older than ma pampo would have been and all our lawyers,prosecutors and attorney general just here eating tax payers money and not working to ammend laws that will deall swiftly with these kind of situations. There perpatrators feeli like they can do these
crimes wirh no harsh consequences.
Police officers think that out stations are vacations and do not give their 100%. As if let the people suffer for removing us out of our homes. Then they want all sorts of incentives.Worst they are not even being investigated and reprimanded when they fail to do their jobs properly. Either way they are getting paid.
Man I am so mad at what happened. Do hope the Davisons recover promptly both physically and emotionally. Sympathy to the dead man’s family.
BRING BACK BEHANZIN
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why r this retards bringing down our country eh su mean to tell me a man is not safe in his own place officers shake up work harder n stop friendin dem cruel,vicious minded people WE NEED PROPER JUSTICE .DIS IS BULLSHIT NOW MAN!!!
I want to thank everyone, who sends their condolences to Joe and family.I was together with Joe when this horrible tragedy took place, I have not been able to sleep yet since the incident. This will forever be imprinted in my mind, to watch him draw his last breath. I pray for my friends Rick & Alicia to get better soon. Please lets stop this senseless killing!!!!RIP Joe
My Prayers are with you Rick and Alicia. Hold strong. I hope the criminals are caught
everything that happen blame it on the government, take responsibilty for allyou actions. stop being children and grow up, stop talking about opening our eyes and looking around, you all bias people need to sit down and listen to yourselves. if we need change we gotta come together to make it work. we can do it. lets stop talking and get moving. if we need change we have to go and take it!!! it not just gonna com to us.
@John,
An IQ test needs to be conducted before they allow xenophobes like you to leave comments.
i hope that that paix bouche credit union robbery is not related to the one at hatton garden?
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Prayers to the family of Mr Costello and the injured, wishing all a speedy recovery.
Police PRO Weekes could not provide any further information at this time; so until such time, could we please refrain from jumping to conclusions as to who did this atrocious crime or why?
Hope the guilty parties are brought to justice as this is a crime against all of Dominica.
I certainly hope that the authorities will come down HARD of the perpetrators of this crime; far from being a horrific act, this crime is also a brazen assault on the people of Dominica. The people of Dominica are engaged in the ongoing task of transforming the Nature Isle into, what I hope it will become, an eco-tourist haven in the Caribbean. Perpetrating a crime against one of the pillars of that plan is an offense to all, and Dominicans need not stand to the side and just simply bemoan the rise in criminal activity on the island; a stand MUST be taken by one and all. These acts concern me gravely; I do not live on the island but I am making plans on returning in the not-too-distant future, to set up a business enterprise, to play my part in the development of the country. I would hate to think that the people of Dominica will sit idly by and allow the vagrants in the community to perpetrate these crimes with impunity. How do they think this will play in the hometown newspapers in Ireland and anywhere else whose news organizations pick up the story? Dominica is too small for Dominicans NOT to know who the possible criminals may be. SPEAK UP! Even if its your children, report them. They bring shame to you and the nation.
i just hate to hear these kinds of worthless painful stories…Tourism is already not doin to well in Dominica, and these idiots have just made it worse for Dominica!!!!
These guys need to be dealt with accordingly and swiftly…Please do not have any mercy on them.. And plz if anyone out there knows who did this heinous crime, plz provide the police with info…
This is a sad sad story and i sympathize with the man who lost his life.. I can imagine how his family in Ireland feeling..
What a bad name for Dominica..
Please bring back the DEATH PENALTY!!!!! Nowadays young people just want fast money..they do not want to work for what is theirs…
These kinds of things just sicken me..
AGAIN PLEASE BRING BACK THE DEATH PENALTY!!!
What a wonderful example for foreigners to read about?!? As if people already don’t want to come to Dominica because of the foolishness that happened in the last year, they just HAD to top it off with beating a European, that was bringing money and jobs to DA, to death! GREAT! The government needs to make an example of these IDIOTS otherwise, the madness will continue! Bring back HANGINGS!!! HANG all the retards that watch movies and TRY to be a “BAD MAN”! AND catorate all those old (and new) sick, disgusting pedophiles that need to be outted! Oh and the “Public Relations Officer not having further information”? Give me a damn break, Dominica is so damn small and people can’t hold water there, SOMEBODY knows SOMETHING! SPEAK UP!!! It’s the right thing to do!
Just a suggestion.why not set up a Crime Report Telephone number.eg 1 800 report-tips.No questions asked.Help the police play your part for Dominica
Mr.primeminister bring back the hanging
wonder if the citizens will continue to cast a blind eye! the churches, and other institutions on island..
wonder if we are reaping what the seeds we so thankful sowed many years ago and even gave it a increase of acarage almost 2 years aback…think this society sadly isnt a pro-active type..
the citizens of this island-Dominica have only but themselves to blame…we must kindly learn to nip it in the bud..excuse me sir/madam you have done wrong…not spin ideas all over the place..as the citizens are completely ignorant…
even Sr legal minds trying cases on the media..calling the accused..haha..we sit back and say nothing….again i blame the citizens and those policy makers for not being firm and statemanship on national ideas and issues…
sadly the worst is yet to come Dominica..you all are way too sleepy bunch of citizens who remain timid..dark sighted and completely refuse to see the Bright Skyline…
what can be done quickly is to destory and get rid of the illegal,extremly EVIL and corruputed regime, to rid Dominica of the curse that has being brought upon the land of evil dicators of defy laws for the owb gain…
dominicans serve two masters and smile…casting a blind eye to a victim in the drain…its not mind issue…i love him we..leave de guy alone..ye young we..the chickens have come home ladies and gentlemen!
True Hard Fact…Swallow the Damm Pill..
thats why i always saying dominica is messed up….start to hang people for them nonsense…hmmm if alyou doe start killing will never stop
R.I.P JOE. I REMEMBER THE GOOD TIMES WE HAD BRO! CONDOLENSES TO YOUR FAMILY…EMILY…..AND THE SILKS STAFF…
HI
@ the issue at hand……. its sad
@german commentor : When you make generalized comments like the ones you did it encompasses many Dominicans who I know to be very truthful, honest and law abiding. Yes we do have a few ignorant people in DA but I will tell you that no where in the world will you find a mother or father who will disown their bad ass kid than DA!
If tourist decide not to come here based on generalized statements and single experiences then thats quite unfortunate. But know that Dominicans have always perservered and we will continue to do so with or without travel warnings. You all continue to venture too much more dangerous places like the united states and antigua, aruba etc where crimes like these are in bigger numbers and it still doesn’t stop you all from going back to these places. So please stop with the threats. Its unfortunate that our police is incompetent but what can dominicans really do?
dominica is very stupid,stupid government stupid every thing….dominica must start to hang them killers…or else killing will never stop
I am white American, married to a black Dominican, with a Brown child. Should I be scared here? I have no money, no land, and no confidence now, that Dominica is a better place to raise my child. I brought my child here because I thought it was safer and more beautiful. I realize that safety is an illusion, Do the people who have committed this brutal attack know, that the idea that all white people have more than they do, is also a big Illusion. Some have, some don’t have. Some work hard for their money, some inherit money, some are poor. The color of a persons skin is no indication of wealth. My condolences to the family of Joe, and my love and prayers go out to the Davison’s. I pray for all.
No! Living your life in fear means the bad guys win and Joe’s death is pointless. Lobby for better policing, good application of law and for your rights. Work for good and walk with pride; a free man in a beautiful island packed full of good people.
Sounds like a ‘deal’ gone ‘sour’????
don’t you understand it was a robery. What deal idiot? The man is a very wealth man.
wealthy. you got me so mad with your idiotic thought I left out the “y” in wealthy
What deal gone sour for people from two different businesses to be killed and injured.If you have that info, then you must be part of it.
Jackass!!!
Are you stupid?? Did you take you time to read or have you heard the news?? what “Deal” gone bad you talking about?? you are the true sense of ignorance.
jack a***. people like you live in denial. Dominica is facing a serious crisis as it relates to the division of wealth and unemployment. There is no improvement in the police force and there is a greater movement of people, information and technology. All this is happening whilst there is a blind and oblivious government fixated on building a state house. just recently an article was published where a foreign national spoke of his ordeal and most people said that eh happen in Dominica. I tell you i we don’t all open our eyes soon there will be no more Dominica. We must all stop supporting wrong doing so that we can get our country back.
Well I agree with your sentiments, but it have to be that everyone feels the way you describe, everyone need to open their eyes and STOP SUPPORTING WRONG. It has to be from the top down, from Government, Police, down to the ordinary citizen, we all have to be on the same page with the same motive and vision.
Question: when there are no more tourist and or investors looking at or coming to dominica. Who do u think these people are going to start preying on??? they have already begun. pull chain, pull phone, hold up and search your pockets….hmmmmm I implore to the leaders. PLEASE make a better way for young people. i dont want to live in a gully….this is dominica!!!! and we have enough to give thanks for and have pride in….stop giving away our resources for favours and open a way for the future PLEASSEEEEE
Well said..Up to last week a lady’s chain was ripped from her neck next to Domlec area.. Sad Times for the relatives..
yeah i heard about the pulling chains incident rather unfortunate. maybe police officers should be out on patrol more often.
EVERY THING FOR ALL U ASSES IS POLITICS.WHY DONT YOU OFFER A WORD OF PRAYER FOR THOSE PEOPLE THAT ARE HURT? ARE YOU ONE OF THEM THAT COMMITTED THE CRIME? BLAME EVERYTHING ON GOVERNMENT ALL U WILL BLAME GOVERNMENT FOR ALL U SINS ON JUDGEMENT TOO. SUCH UGLY PEOPLE YOU ARE. CRUEL
When u are not in touch with what happening on the ground or uneducated you will never be able to connect the dots. People like you are the reason dominica is where it is now. Afraid to tackle the root of the problem. Are you able to read between the lines, ZOMBIE?? I truely hope your “prayers” will save Dominica.
Dominicans Is Retarded U See!
Bring back the hang man our high court system with that woman judge is to linent on those two foot monstersthen you have some wicked and evil lawyers greedy for money coming and defend those animals when they are caught,and that woman judge setting those monsters free get5 a better judge and hang those bastards,Marigot is always a bad place especially as there is no leadership and representation in that ares Edison only there causing problems in Dominica he Lenox Lington Norris Prevost and those that just running their mouth on radio Q95 must get serious and go and clean up marigot.Put things in place so those lazy thives will go and find work HANG THEM
YOU IGNORANT FOOL! STOP THE POLITICS.
THIS COULD BE DONE BY ANYONE , NORTH OR SOUTH, EAST OR WEST,
IF YOU HAVE NOTHING BETTER TO SAY KEEP YOUR MOUTH SHUT.
I AGGREE WITH ONE THING ANY COUNTRY WITHOUT A VIBRANT JUSTICE SYSTEM WILL GO DOWN JUST THIS WAY.
YES WE SHOULD HANG THEM.
First we have to catch the criminal, then we have to take him to trial. We are still going to try him under those outdated laws and guidelines in our judicial system. It has nothing to do with the judge or the magistrate. WE NEED OUR LAWS REVIEWED AND REVISED, SO THE PENALTIES WITH FIT MODERN DAY CRIME.Is it the judge or magistrate that’s preventing hanging as a penalty?
You a dumb a.. if you think that the problem is in Marigot. This is a Dominican problem not a Marigot problem. Just think of some one reading this overseas, they will not differentiate one fro the other.
marigot has nothing to do with that. this happen at pagua, get your facts befor you talk.
stupzzzz … think before you write….Marigot is in Dominica…. is only Marigot that have crime then… if it was an award the Hotel Manager won would you have comment and tell him congrats and would you be happy for the community?
NONESENSE AND ABSOLUTE GARBAGE YOU TALKING SIR!
REMEMBER THE SPATE OF MURDERS WE HAD LAST YEAR?
HOW MANY OF THEM WERE FROM MARIGOT/
HOW MANY OF THEM WERE FROM VIALLE CASE
HOW MANY OF THEM WERE FROM GRANDBAY
HOW MANY OF THEM WERE FROM PETITE SOUFRIERE
ANDSWER THAT AND STOP YOU FOOLISH AND BASELESS POLITICING
OH YES!…. AND THE ONE IN VIALLE CASE COULD HAVE BEEN AVOIDED BECAUSE BEHANZINE HAD ALREADY LOCKED UP THE KILLER
BUT GUESS WHAT? SOME UNSEEN FORCE FROM SPACE HAD HIM RELEASED TO GO KILL
TALK ABOUT THAT!
NOW STICK TO THE POINT: AN INVESTOR GOT MURDERED BY A COUPLE OF WORTHLESS THUGS WHO WILL BE CAUGHT!
I gree, these idiots are destroying the country, SKERO need to re-instate the DEATH PENALTY, and this offence, is a crime against the development of the country so penalty, DEATH by hanging. That is the only way these fools will learn, you have to kill a few.
You fool. The guys who are being questioned, where are they from.
How you so sure is a marigot people that do that?
And those politicians have no control over who wants to be criminals, so stop being judgemental.
After they’re found, and a proper trial is exhausted, please hang them!!!
I firmly believe in capital punishment and until we remind criminals that this is an option, we are in deep trouble.
You advocating for capital punishment now. When we say that Islam advocates for the death punishment of these magnitude of crimes people term Islam as a religion that is barbaric.
it so sad and Dominicans should be a shame of what is happening in this beautiful island. one death is one to many . we cry that there is no work in the country one man invest and all u killing him thats a shame
So sad, i remember standing up and fighting for this man about 5 months ago from some ignorant dudes, this was jus senseless i dont believe its folks from marigot tho. my condolences going out to his family and friends at bagua bay,& silks. Jah kno starrrr.
MAYBE THE POLICE SHOULD INVESTIGATE THAT IGNORANT DUDE. WHAT DO YOU THINK?
Boy oh boy oh boy,
That breaks the heart. My condolences and sympathies to the victims of this worthless crime. Words cannot even be put into place what a dark stain this is on our society and country. We are now killing tourists in Dominica, huh?
Long ago I stated that maybe when tourists start dying the gov’t will implement hanging. I am afraid that without detterent more of that will continue to happen.
I am so so sorry that this occured in Dominica man, so sorry.
I watchin’ still…
Everybody’s always talking about bringing back that magistrate. what’s his name again? Behanzin, yeah. I think we need to remember that he is that same magistrate that rub shoulders with these criminals. Criminals who are pretending to be godly now. Now, that is a shame. a shame that we really believe that he is going to change anything. Alot of the criminals in Dominica have that protection, protection from being convicted of crimes. Take a good look Dominica and please let us stop being so blind. The politicians protect these murderers big time. Let us not fool our selves. I really feel sorry for these innocent people and for Doiminica. Dominica is on a slippery slope, so sad to say.
Just think if God never gave you a second chance. I guess you are one of those who do not believe people can change. I also guess you are without sin.
There are groups of international experts who have unlimited resources and are applying pressure to prevent our governments from excercising the rights provided in our constitutions to hang these murderers. They look at the death penalty issue in isolation; not paying any attention to the dire toll serious crime is having on all aspects of our lives. Yet, so many criminals socialised abroad are deported back to our small islands without proper notification; most of them lack the social skills or support to become integrated into our societies; crime is then the inevitable outcome.
Our governments at the level of the OECS, CARICOM, and the UN, need to address these issues. If business owners are targeted and killed; our bananas have suffered another kind of death; the tourist industry is suffering at best; crime will kill us in every way if our governments do not act!
THIS STATEMENT IS IRRESPONSIBLE AND BASELESS.
DO YOU KNOW WHO THE KILLERS ARE?
ARE THEY THE SAME ONES WHO COMMMITTED TO CHANGE THEIR LIVES?
IF YOU KNOW WHO THEY ARE THEN CHECK THE POLICE OR THEY SHOULD CHECK YOU OUT
That is why i am strong advoacate of the death penalty. i know some of you will say it does not deter crime and you are right but i just believe that if you are a cold blooded murderer you should die period. if its forgiveness you want let God forgive you.
Amen to that brother!
I AGREE WITH YOU DEAR THOSE BASTARDS AHOULD BE SHOT TO DEATH AS SOON AS THEY ARE FOUND GUILTY. BRING BACK TYANNI BEHANZIN PLEASE.
Joe will be sadly missed
we need more love, positive vibes in our hearts for peace of mind..without that we’ll continue to see hatred, envy and the whol evil works taking over and this must stop! Gosh man..i wish this item there was just a rumour. its time too that we step up where necessary to deal with problems affecting us. its time we change our approach man and assist one another, our people, our nation, our world. lets throw out selfishness its not just about you or me its about us all in this world..i like some of those comments on this esp regarding the justice system. that so important. ive heard guys here say they dont mind go “in de cell” for one , two, three years for killing someone..GOSH man.. that says a lot. and thats MAJOR CAUSE FOR CONCERN. lets put love in our hearts man and its only then things will change!
you will be sadly missed Joe
R.I.P But I told you all its only a small indication of what`s next. Some way some how those asleep at the wheel will wake up from their sleep I pray that it will not be too late!
i say bring back hanging.
PLEASE GOV`T BRING BACK HANGING OR LETHAL INJECTIN PLEASE DOMINICA NEED PEACE FROM THESE CRIMINALS
I CAN UNDERSTAND YOUR CONCERN BUT HANGING DOES NOT DETER CRIMINALS WHO, BY THE WAY, DO NOT EXPECT TO GET CAUGHT!
I must add one thing:
After we had reported our robbery in June, NOTHING HAPPENED!! We gave so many clues to the police that they could have found the robbers.
It may be the same robbers. If so, the police, too, have blood on their hands! The man could still be alive if Police had done proper work.
I really wonder how some officials and policemen can still look into a mirror!
We the majority of Dominicans stand in solidarity with you and condemn these acts. we now need to call on our authorities to act. Infact demand that those who are paid to serve and protect do their jobs. a rally is in order. Crime in Dominica is getting out of hand.
one has to even look at the possibility of the police themselves being link to some of the crimes that happen from time to time. Besides that, how come the investigators here seem to be so laid back? is it the money or working conditions or what?
STOP BLAMING OUR POLICE PLEASE DONT BE REDICULOUS WHOEVER YOU ARE WHAT DO YOU WANT THE POLICE TO DO IF THEY DONT HAVE EVIDENCE DO YOU JAIL AN INOCENT MAN? ITS SAD TO KNOW THAT HAPPENED TO YOU AND I DO NOT CONDONE THAT AT ALL BUT PLEASE SET YOUR RECORDS STRAIGHT OUR POLICE MEN AND WOMEN ARE WORKING HARD FOR YOUR INFORMATION. THEY ARE NOT GOD AND THEY CAN ONLY DO SO MUCH. STOP PLEASE.
SORRY GERMAN BUT THE POLICE ARE TOO BUSY PROTECTING THE NEFARIOUS INTERESTS OF THOSE IN THE SUITES
I said the same thing. This has to be the same robbers who hurt you who did this vile act. Our policemen are a waste of space and existence.
What an absolute tragedy. What a horrible impact on ALL Dominica and Dominicans. This senseless crime hurts us all and gives the impression that Dominica is not ready to go to the next level as far as Tourism is concerned. We MUST stop these senseless crimes immediately. If Dominica wants to be the eco/nature island and have tourists visiting we have to keep violent crime non-existant. These thugs must be dealt with swiftly and with no mercy for they have hurt us all. Surely, someone knows who they are. It’s your duty as a Dominican to step forward. Please pass any information to the proper authorities so that we Domincans can go back to living without fear. PLEASE.
I am in agreement with you, pass any info to the authorities. the next question is what are the authorities going to do with the info. The German tourist and the local victim of the crime in that same area in June passed a whole lot of info to the Police. What happened? what was the response of the Police. It could very well be those same people who committed this crime, so they were left out there to committ more and more crime, and it is going to go on, if these crimes are not thoroughly investigated and the people committing the crimes caught and put away. They are walking free all now so, and planning their next activity. How long and how far is this going to go?
Am reading this at home in Brooklyn New York. Well I a having second thoughts about coming to the Festival in october. This is so hurtful and sad may God bless the victims of this brutal crimes. It makes me wonder where are my people getting such terrible ideas to make them commit such vicious crime. Sad Sad Sad.
Hi Dominicans, you might remember my story on DNO a few days ago. I, too, was robbed, beaten and held hostage for hours. After I reported that on DNO, i had to read some comments that were worse than just low-blows, i was accused of making it up etc (and some racist crap) so i stopped follwing the comments. Too painful.
Wont comment further on this.
However, I hope that at least this time something will happen.
All of you, especially those working in the tourism sector, mind this: Our German government (ministry of foreign affairs) knows about these cases and is considering to issue some travel safety warnings. So will the Irish government… think of that. Call your government and insist on serious police work, otherwise you will sooner or later not have any more tourists!!
And those of you who think it is just right for white people to get payback for all that whites did in history: I forgive you. You certainly dont know better. This is sad, but one day even you will open your eyes to tolerance and One Love.
Dear German tourist
Please do not take what people say on here to heart – I know its hard and it probably hurt you to the core. many are ignorant but most do not share their sentiments.
You are indeed correct. The police and officials are very slow to act – had they responded more aggressively to your incident this terrible tragedy might have been avioded.
In Dominica more often than not the cart leads the horse.
i am extremely sorry for what happened to u, but plz don’t behave like u want whats best for the island u took ur letter, the same one given to dno and posted it on another website….so u advocating for ur government to put travel restrictions on the island, will now or have already become a world wide thing due to ur “letter”…..things like these dont happen on OUR island, its a few bad people! should the police have done a better job with ur situation yes they should have, maybe they just didn’t have the resources….
The best advice I can give to you is to talk to Lennox Linton and Matt in the Morning. This is the only way your plight will be addressed…Since it is at this level the powers that be will be embarrassed and you will be given redress.
Well said sir,ONE LOVE must prevail for we were all created equal in the eyes of the lord..The majority of Dominicans does not have the racist mentality just a few ignorant ones have their side tracked mind..we love you Indian, white, Asians welcome to Dominica anytime.
First off all condolences to the famailies. I can belive this is happening in sweet Dominica, althougt crime is all the world but one would not belive thoes crimes would happen in da.
I guess now the police will stop harrasing the the weed man and go solve a real crime ..
my heart goes out to the families of the victims of this crime.i pray that the criminals are caught and brought to justice!
soooooooooooooo sad mmmmmmmm why
Who will want to come visit the next murder island like all the others? Dominica don’t have room for this stupid shit man. All these little dumb arses playing bad man. Go read a damn book and stop complaining. All this talk about no jobs and what not is lies. I always see job listing on DNO for openings back on the island. HANG THEM!!!!!!
That is just pure non-sense what these guys doing in D/ca now. The police need to follow the example of St. Lucia. I sorry to say but we need to control the situation b4 it gets out of hand.
I was a customer of Pagua Bay and I can tell you personally that these people didn’t deserve that kind of treatment. Nicest set of hotel owners I know (down to earth).
If these situations are not addressed, the law will have a hard time when citizens start to take the law into their own hands.
RIP Joe. I will remember you well my friend. I will remember the happiness in your voice as you sat with me one evening at Silks and told me how much you love Dominica; the people and the friends you had made there. To those that perpetrate such crimes let justice be served. For all of us that deplore such violence, let peace join us together.
this is not the kind of publicity that you need at this time dominica.we need to ask ourselves the question are we trying to build this country or are we trying to send a message to investors that they should stay away.
I AGREE WITH YOU FRIEND. I KNOW ONE IS TOO MANY BUT THEY ARE MAKING IT SOUND LIKE JAMAICA AND ST.LUCIA AND COLUMBIA. INVESTORS DONT LET THOSE FOOLS GET YOU CARRIED AWAY. ANYONE ANYWHERE CAN BE A VICTIM OR VICTIMS OF MURDER. RIP JOE
This is a dreadful and sad turn of events. If the incident involving the German tourist and other related attacks in the North-east had been taken seriously and addressed adequately by the Police and other authorities then this attack could have been easily avoided.
I hope all those that denied the German tourist’ story are now fully aware of the increasing crime in Dominica and the reality that the country is not as safe as we thought. I also hope that the authorities will now take the necessary steps to address the increase in crime and stop with their laissez-faire stance against crime within our shores.
Our citizens must talk and if necessary, take action against the perpetrators that are affecting our security and economic development whether they are hiding behind masks or hiding behind their official titles.
CHARLESTOWN, Nevis – THREE separate shootings in Nevis have left one man dead, one critical and another nursing a bullet wound to his leg at the Alexandra Hospital in Nevis.
Dead is 26-year-old Jermaine ‘Chalice’ Freeman of Rawlins Village who was shot multiple times to the body, including his head, in the vicinity of the Culture Village in Grove Park.
Freeman’s death had taken the number of homicides recorded in the twin-island Federation for the year to 21; 19 on St. Kitts and two on Nevis.
What is your point?
hes point is that there is a smaller than have more crime
so what that have to do with us dominicans we have enough to handle in our hands
YEAH! WHATS YOUR POINT?
Whaw..!!!
While I do not condone the despicable criminal act that was committed, it obviously points to a much larger problem – a problem that will inevitably grow larger if not addressed expeditiously. Hopefully, this also sends a message not only to the judicial system, but to foreigners who are coming to Dominica in droves expecting to TAKE what they can of Dominica without thought of the impact that it may have on the locals and our collective future.
It is indeed a crime to manipulate, defraud and yes steal land and property from locals. True, it may not result in an immediate death but it does ultimately kill the dreams and aspirations of not one but generations of people. Does one crime justify the other .. it depends on who you talk to.
Marginalising a people is a dangerous practice. The wanton wholesale, theft, appropriation or whatever one chooses to call it of people’s property and birth rights can only have dangerous consequences. History has thought us that. We were stolen from our home lands brought to the Caribbean, abandoned here and now the very same people that brought us here and abandoned us here are back to rape our people again.
History has a cruel way of repeating itself paying us back for our crimes. This is the lessons we seem not to learn. The act of murder is wrong but so is any crime against a person or people.
This is the cancer that plagues us and manifests itself in such ugly ways.
this is the worst post i have ever read, does not deserve further comment .
STOP BLAMING PEOPLE FOR YOUR WORTHLESSNESS.GO EDUCATE YOURSELF AND UTILIZE THE LAND OF YOUR BIRTH AND STOP EXPECTING HANDOUTS.LAZY USELESS PEOPLE LIKE TO GRUDGE HARD WORKING PEOPLE SUCCESS.
AMEN AND I SAY AMEN
HOW ARE YOU SO SURE JOHN IS NOT THE OWNER OF A CAR RENTAL COMPANY, A SUPERMARKET, A 15 ACRE PLOT OF CITRUS OR A HARD WORKING HUCKTER EH?
HOW ARE YOU SO SURE THAT JOHN IS NOT ONE OF THESE BUT IS ALSO A BLACK MAN WHO IS HEAVILY IN TOUCH AND IN LOVE WITH HIS HERITAGE AND HIS PEOPLE EH?… UNLIKE YOU, AS IT SEEMS
Dear DNO Admin. This post is just too stupid to be allowed on your website. Please remove it, or reveal the identity of the sender so I can personally flog him or her.
Foreigners will always come to the islands. We travel and settle in other countries too. Should this make us vulnerable to brutal attacks too?
I do recognize that our history as black people has been riddled with injustice and this injustice has never been adequately addressed by the economic power houses that slavery helped to establish. However, I blame all of this increase in crime solely on our government.
The Government must put measures in place to ensure that local resources are protected. There is an urgent need to protect prime agricultural land and implement legislation that improves the regulation of land ownership.
Most importantly, the distribution of wealth must be improved. Poverty breeds crime and other sorts of illegal acts. More proactive, rigorous and long-term measures must be implemented to assist vulnerable people.
The situation here is also perpetuated by a governing structure that supports corruption, illegal acquiring of wealth and restricting financial opportunities to established political and family circles.
Our leaders must take examples from the great Marcus Garvey, Haile Selassie, Dr. Eric Williams and other exemplary black leaders. As such, they must lead with a greater level of accountability, transparency as well as practice the oath of ethics that they signed up to when they take up office.
JUST REMEMBER THAT THE EUROPEAN ARE NOW WAKING UP AND SMELLING HTE COFFEE. THEY ARE NOW PUTTING MEASURES AGAINS “NON EUROPEANS.”
THEY ARE GETTING TOUGHER ON IMIGRATION.
THEY ARE REALIZING THAT THEY ARE LOOSING THEIR “EUROPEANNESS” TO AN INFLUX OF FORIEGN PEOPLES.
THEY ARE ON THE VERGE OF LOOSING THERES.
LET US NOT START LOOSING OURS.
Go read a book. Educate yourself….Forgive and forget….for without investors and growth, Dominicans like you will forever remain backward and make uneducated comments such as this. How do you differentiate yourself from Osama Bin Laden? Idiot John! Go read a book!
I respect your opinion but I must say this is utter nonsense……. This is a racist statement. emancipate yourself from mental slavery……
You need to lay off the drugs. It has definitely fried your brains.
THIS IS A GOOD POST BUT AT THE WRONG TIME AND ON THE WRONG EVENT.
JOHN, TRY TO REWORD AND REPOST THAT POINT AT A DIFFERENT TIME. WHAT YOU SAY IS TRUE BUT SAVE OR ANOTHER TIME AWAY FROM THIS UNFORTUNATE INCIDENT.
As a “forgeiner” coming to Dominica. Let me tell you I didn’t steal anything. I bought my house, in a Dominican village, not an ex-pat neighborhood. I paid a fair price for it. Then I made additions to my house, thereby employing the man who built my house and about 20 other men. I insisted that the men be paid better wages than my builder was giving them, oh by the way, which cost me more money. I employ a local man to keep my garden, and I pay him more than my local friend says I should, but I thought the Dominican wage was sinfully low. I holiday rent my house when I am not on the island. My neighbor takes care of things and won’t take pay from me because neighbors help each other out. So I help him out. I pay half the tuition for his children at college. I bring books to my local village school, usually about 100 books every 9 weeks when I return to the island. I just bought another house, which my Dominican friends tell me I paid too much for. I did not steal it from a Dominican. The family had built another house in a different location in the village and sold the one I bought so that they could finish up the new and much nicer house. Oh, and now I am adding on to the house, putting in plumbing and employing men in the village again with my builder to do the work. The house had been for sale for a year, and no Dominican stepped up to purchase it. So, tell me how we “forgeiners” are stealing land and homes from Dominicans.
Do not pay those moronic individuals any mind. Bunch of lazy bastards who do not want to work and want to live like kings. I am Dominican born and raised and their idiotic comments do not reflect he majority’s views
@ Foreigner
While it hurts, pay no attention to such critics and their unkind comments.
I am a Dominican who is residing abroad. Some of their narrow-minded silly and derogatory comments upset me too whether they are about what I commented about or pertaining to others.
The world consists of all types of people, no exception Dominica. Those people are showing themselves to be and their true colors.
Some of them comment for the sake of commenting without first thinking. Dominicans who are literate, broadminded and realistic would not make such comments.
You appear to be a generous person who possesses a godly spirit, not taking advantage but giving and more. This is an excellent virtue which you practice. Know that your recipients appreciate you and are grateful. The world would be a better place with more people as you. God bless you for this.
Dear John,
It is clear from your vocabulary that you an educated man. However, it is clear from your message, that you are seeing the world entirely wrong.
I hope you find the wisdom to put your gifted mind to positive use.
DUMB F**K!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
All I have to say about this is until these criminals are dealt with in a proper manner i.e. they need to start hanging some folk! then the same things will happen over and over again. Matter of fact it will get worse. What’s the punishment for murder and such brutal crimes? Time in jail to get fed by the tax money of the people whose families and friends were the victims. What more does the government need to start dealing with these God Damn Animals. Well it seems we are entering the “Me or You” stage in Dominica.
The behaviour of the murderers are worse than that of animals. Animals only kill when they are hungry or threatened. These barbaric and cold-blooded murderers and thieves were neither threatened nor hungry. Even if they were hungry, it does not justify their distardly act. More likely, their motivation is to want to live the easy life with bling-bling and motorcycles and/or support a drug habit.
Hang them, I say. We have gone too soft on crime.
And to think I was going to recommend my boss to visit Dominica for his next vacation. Nevermind that now
WHATEVER WHO NEEDS YOUR BOSS? HE MAY JUST COME AND DONT SHOP NOTHING STAY WITH YOU BOSS AND SHUT YOUR MOUTH. YOUR BOSS COULD GET INTO TROUBLE ANYWHERE.STUPES. YOU DONT MAKE NO SENSE SO GET SOME AND MAKE SOME.
First I would like to extend my condolences to all those affected by this tragedy. It is never easy to lose a loved one especially under such monstrous circumstances.
My concern is the response of our legal system to such murderous acts. Dominica is a very small island. I do not want to hear about lack of resources. I want to see all police officers get off their rumps and actually do some work. Somebody must know something. Carry out the investigation carefully so as not to jeopardize the case. The legal system now needs to punish these perpetrators to the max. Do not charge them with murder. The charge will not stick. Charge them with everything else under the sun; aggravated robbery, armed robbery, first degree manslaughter, breaking and entering and foolishness. I pray that this situation will come to a swift end.
Some Dominicans are bent of giving Dominica a bad name. I wish the families involve well…
feel bad for this man. just want to say this is not an irish name at all. hope these bunch of trash are caught and sent to death. only if they are not affiliated with these high profile persons who are always ready to bail and make an escape.hate top say but this present govt has seen the most homicides etc than all the other govt combined. who’s to blame? too many jokes in the house. house is falling.
What relevance does it have whether the man’s name is Irish or not – and by the way Costello is not an uncommon name in Ireland – a man is dead, murdered!!That’s what matters.
These incidents will continue to haappen because our Justice system is a Big JOKE. The majority of murderers on bail and is being set free because of the lack of investment by Government in the Police force.
i am going to do my best as a civilian to help solve any crimes in D/A now if your breath smell guilt i will inform the profesional police its up to us to help with infomation and police pleassssssssse dont discuss the cases with your mistresses ,girlfriends they too have criminals as their lovers which can give them more blood money to support them and they do go out with lawyers too that is why crimes cant solve some police tongue too long and law enforcement always put up a hotline number after a crime for animous callers with info
Its a very sad case of what Dominica is becoming. I hope the perpetrators pay high time for what they did. Its time to re-enforce the laws that govern the land. To many murders walk free in the land. We need justice or else people of Dominica will have to go hunting for these people and take justice into their own hands. We can’t allow these people among our kids. They behave like animals so therefor, they should be treated like one… I HAVE A zero tolerance where crime is concern… thanks
wat is Dominica coming to? that news just upsetting! They better find criminal and hang him! make an example out of this heartless person! to his family be strong nd accept my sympathy
ITS MY HOPE THAT WHOEVER DID THIS WILL BE CAUGHT AND DEALT WITH… BUT WHEN WE BAIL MURDERS HAVE THUGS LIKE AMSTRONG ON BAIL, WE HAVE BEHANZIN OUT OF OUR COURTS, WE HAVE TONY AND GANG FORMING THE FOOL ON KAIRI, WE HAVE 3 BO-RATS ON Q ALONG WITH CALLERS CURSING DOMINICA DAY AND NIGHT…WHAT DO WE EXPECT?
so sad may his soul rest in peace
wat the police are going to do now
look like we have to get back the police who left in the 70s bring them back to help these helpless police these guys have no experince so many cases to resolve the should get help from the expolice and them
that left or retired to help bring back dominica.
sorry but the police need help and i am sure that the old police in the 70s will assist them in most of their cases thet they have put pride aside and ask for help.
A S P Darroux is one of them who have some years in him……..Bring him back
TOO MANY CHILDREN ARE GROWING UP WITHOUT PROPER PARENTAL GUIDANCE IN THIS COUNTRY.STOP LEAVING ALL U CHILDREN FOR GRANDPARENTS AND THE STREETS TO RAISE.
What is this world coming to? What goes around comes around. Killers beware of your conduct. Remember you got family too.
2Timothy 3:1-5 – these are signs that we are living in the last days of this wicked system of things. Soon Jehovah God, using Christ as King,. Judge and executioner will destroy ALL the wicked and reward those who do his will with everlasting life in a peaceful new world on earth. – Psalm 37:9-11,20,29. meantime, my heart goes out to the victims and survivours. God will help you all cope with this tragedy.
JEHOVAH WITNESSES NEEDS TO ACCEPT JESUS CHRIST AS THEIR PERSONAL SAVIOR
i would send all dem bad man from calishie woodfordhill, wesley and marigot to stockfarm for something hot in their behind…. heartless pieces of shit!!
FOR THE SAKE OF OUR ISLAND,FOR THE SAKE OF THE
CHILDREN,FOR THE SAKE OF JUSTICE BRING BACK DE F@~KING DEATH PENALTY.
YEAH YEAH CORRECT CORRECT
This is crap. Why don’t those lazy, sorry excuse of men grow some balls and do something productive to help both their families and country? This is sickening. God has a way of dealing with these people. We may never find out who they are but God knows and his wrath is worse than any man can wish on them.
First,I would like to express my heartfelt sympathy to the relatives of the deceased.My concern is that I hope there is sufficient confidence in the police to solve this crime.I hope the also have the competence and drive to undertake this investigation successfully,unlike what has happened with the Gonn Emmanuels house fire.Second,we as apeople need to take back our courts back from those who have hijacked them.thirdly,all crime is crime despite who does it..”No constitution,no law..no magistrate,can prevent..”so what if the criminal on the street echoes the same mantra!!!!!
I CONDEMN THIS ACT AND I DO HOPE THAT THE PERPETRATORS ARE BROUGHT TO JUSTICE.
ALL LIFE IS OF EQUAL VALUE
who killed
SCRAPS from newtown
WAZIN PACK in newtown
KAMALA from newtown
MUNGAR in newtown
MARCUS in newtown
BARDOUILLE from newtown
BORZOR from newtown
RAR-YAH from newtown
and many many others!!!!!!!!!!
I SYMPATHISE WITH ALL FAMILIES AND ITS TIME WE GET A SOLUTION FOR THESE PROBLEMS IN OUR COMMUNITIES.
MAY THE SOUL OF ALL THESE PEOPLE REST IN PEACE.
IF NEEDS BE GET FOREAIGN HELP TO DEAL WITH THESE CRIMINAL ELEMENTS AND BRING A SENSE OF CLOSURE TO THESE MURDERS FOR THE FAMILIES NEED TO KNOW HOW THEIR LOVED ONES DIED AND WHO CAUSED THIS.
CLEAN UP THE BAD IN THE POLICE FORCE AND PEOPLE COOPERATE WITH THE GOOD COPS.
WHY IS NEWTOWN ALONE YOU MENTIONING.YOU WANT TO GIVE NEWTOWN ALL DE BAD NAME.THIS CRIME HAPPENED IN MARIGOT.
CHUPES ANONYMOUS I WAS NOT TRYING TO GIVE NEWTOWN A BAD NAME
ALL OF ALLU SAR-LAY NEWTOWN NAME ALREADY
ITS NOT THE SAFEST PLACE IN THE WORLD
BUT THE POINT I WAS MAKING IS DAT ALL LIFE HAVE EQUAL VALUE AND I HOPE ALL THOSE MURDERS ARE SOLVED SINCE NEWTOWN HAS BEEN AFFECTED BY MANY UNSOLVED MURDERS AND THE SAME APPLIES TO THE NORTH EAST OF DOMINICA WESLEY/WOODFORDHILL ETC AND ALSO GRANDBAY, ROSEAU AND ELSWHERE.
FIND THE CRIMINALS !
PS
I WANDER WHETHER THIS MAN HAD ENEMIES FROM OVERSEAS WHO MAY WELL HAVE A HAND IN ALL THIS WELL WE HAVE NIGHT LANDING NOW SO YOU NEVER KNOW IT WILL BE OF GREAT INTERESTS TO READ WHAT HIS WHITE/FOREIGN FRIENDS DEREK BARETT WHO SAID ” THE DECEASED HAD HIS OWN DEMONS TO CONTEND WITH AND HE ADVISED JOE TO COME TO DOMINICA”.
I WANDER WHETHER SUCH DEMONS FOLLOWED HIM TO DOMINICA.
I HOPE THE POLICE INVESTIGATE THIS I ALSO HOPE THE THIS BARET MAN INFORMS THE LOCAL POLICE WHO/WHAT THESE DEMONS ARE ?
MAY SOUL REST IN PEACE.
WHAT. DOMINICA COMING LIKE LUCIA NOW MAN.
i hope we all undastan da trend criminals are takin these days….lets join hands with the police alike with other enforcement agencies, put all politics aside and clamp down on these criminals….i think its long time we the good and willin are divided while the criminals share dere common bonds…..
what dca coming to???????????????
every thing is a big joke in Dominica…bring in scotland yard….obviously the police force doesn’t see the importance of bringing purpertrators to justice….
i know rick,alicia and joe personally..its really sad…clearly u have to be stupid to do some dumb b.s like that…for money?? smh
My fellow Dominican’s please wake up and see what is going on in our little land my people when a leader has no vision his people perish and thats what is going on right now, secordly when you have such a so cold leader as Skerrit saying to the people no law, no consitusion can touch him what we expect from those criminals that roming all over the place, i know some of you will look at my comments as politic but we have to start from the head down not the foot up,look at what happen to mr Emanuel and his wife although someone confess to the crime what happen we have dirty politic within the police force and a wicked lawyer condeming the man saying he is crazy so other people take advantage of all them things to do evil bring our country down knowing nothing will come out of it because we have a crook police comissioner and a so called P M who care about thier pocket and not the people safty and unless we standup and get them out so we can bring back our people to work for their living so thier families can have food on it table money in thier pocket we will always have these type of crime taking place , lastly marigot people rise up and demonstrate harder than befor to bring back mr tyani behanzi it is time to show skerrit and his cabal enough is enough, lord help us all we need back our peaceful country look up till now none of them so called minister’s of gov’t yet to condem this dangerous crime, as blesses would say am listening and watching.
STUPES SKERRIT THAT KILL THEM MAN? YOU STUPID FOOL.
if this is what dominica is coming to i dont want to be here in the future
over seas worse
not the matter of overseas worst. ppl leaving there country trying to bring ours up. and we ourselves bring it back down..
TELL ME ABOUT IT SWEETIE. THESE DOMMIES ARE JUST BLABLABLAING
SMH, Tourism is a very fragile industry, crimes like these can’t be tolerated, Common people for this one we ought to speak up on what we know to help solve this hideous crime, Really those folks came all the way from Ireland to invest in Dominica. How sad, tears. Beaten to death for your own property. To those stupid, ruthless thugs, start being on the positive,small business, farming, home base industry, occupy you all self on positivity man
MR CARETTE, WE ARE IN THE 21ST CENTURY AND THE PLOICE FORCE DOSENT EVEN HAVE AN ARTIST WHO CAN SKETCH THE FACE OF CRININALS.GOVERNENT NEED TO UP GRADE THE FORCE TO FIGHT CRIME WHICH IS A THREAT TO THE TOURIST INDUSTRY,NOT UP BUSSY HIDDING CRIME.FIRST MR P.M GET RIDE OF MR CARETTE, HE IS DEFINITLY NOT INTERESTED IN PREVENTING CRIME.HE SOUNDS TO TOLERANT TO SUCH ACTIVITY
IT IS LIKE WELL OK CRIME IS PART OF A DEVELOPING SOCIETY BUT IT IS UNACCEPTABLE.NOW ADAYS YOU REPORT TO THE POLICE AND THEY SAY OH WE CANT DO ANYTHING BECAUSE WE HAVE NO WITNESS,WE DONT HAVE FINGER PRINT DATA BASE,NO ARTIST AND THE CARETTE SAYS OH ITS EXPENSIVE TO MANAGE A CRIME LAB,BUT WE BUSY BUILDING USELESS MONUMENTS.I WANT TO HEAR THE CARETTE NOW.THE HOTEL OWNER BOUGHT THINGS FROM THE PEOPLE IN THE AREA,CREATED EMPLOYMENT ECT.NOW THE MAN IS DEAD YES CARETTE DEAD, NOW WE NEED YOUR RUTWILDER APPROACH TO SOLVE THIS CRIME.WE NEED SOME BLASTED EXPERTS, GET THEM YOU ARE THE COMMISSIONER DONT YOU HAVE ANY AUTHORITY OF YOUR OWN?OH ITS TOO EXPESIVE FOR GOVT?
DOSENT PEOPLE LIVES HAVE WORTH TO YOU ???
FIRST OF ALL YOU SHOULD LEAN TO READ AND SPELL B 4 U OPEN YOUR SMELLY MOUTH. DID YOU DO SOME PROOF READING B 4 U WROTE THAT COMMENT OF YOURS. HMMMMMMM GO DO SOME ENGLISH SUBJECT AND LEAVE SKERRIT N CARETTE ALONE THEY CAN SPELL.
LEARN NOT LEAN
What is my sweet little country coming too. First we had the news where some persons said they were tied up an a beach and robbed, now this. Its escalating, from tying up persons to beating and deaths. That sort of recklessness needs to be stopped. I hope the Government is listening and will do something to create, improve and enhance some sort of security FOR EVERYONE with business places or otherwise. My condolences to the families and all those affected by such senseless acts.
We have gone so far from God. Dominica needs to come back to God. Let us pray for the victims and their families through this crisis and pull together for a better and safer nation. May God deliver this land of b eauty.
GOD ALONE CANNOT DELIVER US!! U CAN BRING A HORSE TO THE WELL, BUT U CANT MAKE IT DRINK
just now we won’t get any investor to come to Dominica to open a business…I would hang all of them….!
Nature seems to be in agreement. This is so sad and shameful. Let’s pray for the injured that they will make a full recovery, and also for the assailants that they will have a heart and turn themselves in quickly. Justice should and will be served for such crimes. The government of our country needs to stop boboling and focus on what really matters. BRING TIANI BACK!!
I would like to express my deepest condolences to the family of the deceased. It is with great difficulty that I’m made to understand that Dominicans are known for such gruesome acts of violence. We try to encourage foreign investments and they are made to come to their demise. This is not the first time this has happened. A murder of this nature should not be treated with any form of leniency. The person(s) responsible, when convicted should be executed. If justice is not done in the right manner what message are sending to the outside world? Are we the type of people who endorse or stands at advocates to these senseless killings? How will Ireland react to this? Law enforcement officials have given leeway to crime syndicates existing in Marigot, Wesley and environs for far too long. When are we going to put the necessary checks and contingencies in place to reverse this never ending cycle of violence? Now Mr. Prime Minister these are questions you should answer.
This is a sad situation and the folks should keep speaking about it until it is dealt with, with the full extent of the law. This a bread and butter issue, these are people who are providing wages to many nationals on the North and there is no way that they should be treated in this manner. The law should be used to really let them know what it is to hurt and harm other individuals who has gone on their daily lives without hurting anyone. The repercussions are grave. Just last week on DNO it was a German national and so many folks though that it was a ploy, now it is someone else. Law officers, we need you to get on to it and bring those criminals to justice. I extend my condolences to the family of the gentleman and wish the two at the PMH speedy recovery. What ever actions you take to pull off from the country to relocate, no one can cast a blame. God bless you all
AS I WAS SAYING: One thing is severely lacking in those comments..I am of the view that unless there is a SEERIOUS PUBLIC OUTCRY to severely punish these rogues committing those dastardly acts, the crime will not only continue, but will get worse..Let’s face it, what happens to those rogues committing those heinous acts? They spend a few days in Stock Farm, then they are on bail walking our streets,and we forget the vitims and their relatives,until another such crime occurs…NOT GOOD ENOUGH..We should demand more serious punishment of those criminals.. I personally know 5 guys who have committed murder, and in a matter of 3 to 4 months they were out on our streets walking…The legal system cares less of the victim’s relatives and their grieving. I GRIEVE FOR ALL AFFECTED….THE RULE OF LAW HAS GONE AWRY IN WAITIKUBULI! !!!
Today is a very sad day for Dominica. Might be even sadder than when our own relatives pass on. When our relatives die it stays almost within the boundaries of Dominica and knowledge of our relatives, but this news is very disturbing to every Dominican. I believe every Dominican is crying now, not just the relatives of Joe Costello, as we view this news with futuristic eyes. May the Good Lord help and bless us and our homeland.
RIP may the families and friends find comfort in this time of grief….. Such sad for our teritory.
Really sad man!!!! goshhhh!! Spoke to him 2 weeks ago, didnt know his end was so near!!
If the Dominican government continue to treat the increasing crime rate with blatant disregard, the island will soon lose one of the last few aspects that make it worthwhile.
Dominica is small, and there’s eyes everywhere, there’s absolutely no reason why these criminals shouldn’t be caught, ..IF the police does the job that they are SUPPOSE to.
Prime Minister Skerrit, there’s more to a country than building just infrastructure.
Pick up your act, Dominica.
WHEN MR BEHANZIN SPOKE OF THE INCREASE OF CRIMINAL ACTIVITY IN THE NORTH,WHAT DID MR CARETTE SAY?EHHE!! SO NOW HE SHOULD GET TH BLOODY PICTURE WHICH HIS CAGED BRAIN COULD NOT PAINT FOR HIM.THE POLICE STATIONS NEED TO BE GIVEN MORE POLICE MEN AND PATROL VIHICLES,FOR FREQUENT PATROLS WHICH SHOULD BE DONE IN AN ORGANIZED MANNER TO ENSURE THAT POLICE PRESENT BE SEEN AND FELT.
This definitely warrants the reinstatement of Tiyani & the death penalty.. and I’m not speaking of lethal injection…
Why do The police seem more concerned with harassing senior citizens who have been invited to Parliament, firebombed elderly christmas morning victims, citizens for good governance, photographing and searching the persons who attend meetings to discuss the lack of law and order?
Ask most law abiding citizens…who they fear…the police.
Ask around if people would report the drug trade and they are scared that the police will inform the very drug lords and endanger their lives.
WHAT THE HECK IS WRONG WITH THESE PEOPLE…AM PISSED
!!!! PISSED!!! THIS GUYS WAS ON TV 3 DAY AGO, PROMOTING DOMINICA’S TOURISM, AND INVEST DOMINICA….THOSE FOOLISH BOYS BEAT HIM TO DEATH!!! I THINK IT’S TIME THEY BRING BACK THE DEATH SENTENCE ON CRIMINALS ESPECIALLY SENSELESS CRIMES LIKE THAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! AHHHHHHH!~!! AM PISSED..THIS IS NOT LIKE ME…..
This bad/sad news has caused me to hang my head in shame. Such savagery! Have we in Dominica caused God to turn His back on us? This is indeed regrettable!!
RIP to the deceased, as our thoughts and prayers remain with those affected as well as their families.
OMG R.I.P… Bonjay D/cans will not make ppl want to come down nuh… That is a shame… These young boys dese days needs to kno that there are other ways of gettin money besides robbing..D/can jus disappointing me, turning me against my own country eh
Dominica it is time we begin to love again and teach our children to love. Alas but does the media teach this? So much hate and character assination, this is what breeds hatred, anger, jealousy and violence in D.A. You see a little bit of education is dangerous to a fool. Wisdom is what is key.Let us save Dominica and ban all those talk shows breeding hatred. And what talk of Mr behensin dont you know most of his decisions were turned over, he has to act within the law and not what he wants he wants. Did you listen to the talk on emancipation, what a disgrace , was really waiting for more. Should not have been used to vent your anger sirs. Thats what makes some and I say some of the grassroots people so angry. You have the education teach our people not make them criminals.God bless the families
my sympathy to the families involved.
it is time for Rosie son to come back.
It is time for haning to come back
Hope the culprits are caught
R.I.P JOE…..Alicia AND Rick are very good people,brought a business to Dominca to help our people with employment and entertainment>>>and c how we repay dem!!!its a shame….what i want to know is where was da police vehicle at the time???????
isnt that the same man i saw last night on gis talking about how great it is to invest in dominica….. omg
i am saddened by this what are you doing people why do you just take a man life like that he belongs to someone,a wife, children,i feel so sad for his family,my heart is so heavy you would have thought that i knew the man,yes its hard but these people are lazy,you cant find work,go up in the garden,if you dont own land ask someone for you too work the land,plant plantain plant potatoes do something to make a dollar and it can work cuz that’s what we doing at 30 my garden booming,they dont want to work hard they want it fast they want it easy they want it now,shat my i am so mad
so sad to hear
We need to have these criminal taken of the street. That is a very bad sign for investor wanting to come and invest.That is also a bad sign for the tourism. So let see how is going to suffer it is we Dominica that is in the deep shit now.These robber need to be put away for a very very long time.
i think Dominica needs a lot of undercover cops now and i mean real undercover both male and female to help solve those crimes its a shame what our country is becoming we should do all in our power to preserve it. please! families and friends of people who commits murderous acts please don’t keep it a secret you might just be digging a pit for yourselves PLEASE
I agree with you a 1000%, man they have them man walking the streets of Canada, when you see them one would think that they are poor ragged down man, only to know that they are undercover cops
This is very bad news for Dominica, a few years ago i meet some people in Jordan in Ontario, only to find out that they had many things to say about Dominica due to that Canadian guy killed in DA in the 70s, some of them still carry some bad blood for Dominicans especially the Italian since the guy was an Italian
Man they need to reintroduce the death penalty back in Dominica, this island is too small for them low life bastard to be killing and committing all them outrageous crime
This island need God Cleansing, to the criminals don’t forget that we are out there marketing Dominica the Nature Island of the Caribbean, and this is a slap in the face
Dominica is part of the Commonwealth the PM need to ask for help from the RCMP, SLY, and the FBI, to get those involve and execute the bastard/ those bastard
no one cares what taking place in St Kitts, or wherever we are concern of our beloved island
To the authority in DA, Police Foundation in Canada is a four year program not six months, them police walking the streets in DA before one see them you hear their footsteps the police up here have tattoo, them men dress like gangsters and beggars and doing a good job
Lord Deliver My Island, God Bless Dominica
YOU ARE SOOO RIGHT DARLING MORE UNDER COVER COPS
Dominica is too small for an efficient undercover police operation. We tried that a while back, and the program failed before it even gotten started.
An undercover police programme was initiated in the early 1990s, but abandoned. Dominica is too small for such an effective scheme. Such a task needs to be OECS/Caribbean wide.
I met rick and aleisha for the 1st time on friday and they were telling me how they love to be in Dominca even if it can be hard sometimes. I really hope that the police and the justice will do a proper job on that case.
This is shocking. What occurs in Dominica affects all Dominicans.
This is another terrible incident which culminated in murder, injuries and theft at the hands of a heartless person or people gives our Sweet Dominica, the Land of Beauty, a bad reputation.
My heartfelt sympathy goes out to his family. May he rest in peace. Amen!
For a hard working person who obviously loved Dominica enough to build a hotel and reside there which assist the Dominican economy and employed a few people, to lose his life at the hands of a thief or thieves, in such a manner is no easy matter for the family.
When his relatives and others in Ireland hear of and read this they will not only be sad but disappointed and angry. Their good feelings for Dominica and if some of them hope to visit Dominica, are shattered.
Even though in any country wicked people exist and wickedness occurs, nevertheless, I am certain that they would not expect this to occur especially to a family member at that, and in a small and friendly country as Dominica. It will scare them away from Dominica. They will also inform others to avoid Dominica.
I always say that “a satisfied customer gets business for those excellent enterprises and with good customer service.” The opposite goes for dissatisfied business and customer service.
This will cause Dominica to lose more tourists, other visitors and investments.
I love the Irish. I have met a few Irish people in Toronto. I have known a very nice, pleasant, religious Irish lady for years who attends the same Catholic Church as I. There are times we attend the same Sunday Holy Mass. If per chance I attend Mass during the week, I remain after Mass with a group to pray the Holy Rosary and relevant prayers. She leads those prayers. We reside approximately 5 minutes walk away from each other. Whenever we see we always have a cordial conversation.
I know the Irish by their accent. If I happen to meet any and hear their accent, I always make conversation with them. Such are my feelings for the Irish, whatever their religious preference. People are people. We must be kind to people. God’s blessing and graces abound to those who do.
To the family of Joe Costello, may God sustain you at this time, as you bury your loved one and mourn his loss. God’s blessing, comfort and peace be to you.
I pray too that those who are injured will in time get better and recover from this trauma. God’s blessing, comfort and peace be to you.
I cannot help but be sad when i see this man’s picture.May his soul Rest in Peace. Let justice be done. Punish them to the full extent of the law. We are developing a bad reputation. When I read the story of the German tourist, I hoped it would be the last of such stories for a long time, only to see this today. i grieve for my country. My prayers and condolonces to the family. LET JUSTICE PREVAIL!!!!
i have a famliy, brothers, cousins but they really need to bring back capital punishment..
Last week Calibishie, this week Hatton Garden! Next week?
I think it is time now to reorganise this so called ‘Police Force’. I know that some of the local police officers try and do a good job. However, because they are know locally, I believe they are very much compromised in doing their job, in particular when dangerous thugs like this are involved.
What Dominica needs now is a a ‘serious crime squad’ that deals with matters like this. I am sure the EU or the US would be only to willing to assist Dominica in setting up a training a special unit like this.
Come on Skeritt, stop making speeches and do something. Once these ‘tourists’ and investors leave the island, Dominica will start at zero again and will stay there for a long time to come. I love the island, but I do not know if I am willing to take much more of this!
and they wants tourist to come in our country and spend money? seroiusly?
First of, my deepest condolences goes out to the family of the deceased, Peaople are on here taking about job creation but in a case like this, the people that create most jobs are the investors, if we keep running them away from the country we are going to have a more unemployed, now if these two hotels close down that means more persons are going to be unemployed.
Pedro is here saying all this nonsense about ‘white people owning land in the North’ but fail to realize that the land have been there for a very long time not being used and the hotels that were bought over were doing very poor, the people who owned such property were not forced to sell they choose to sell to the highest bidder. That move have created a new job market for Dominicans, everyone can benefit such development. Instead of going and try to rob the hotel owner and get away with a lil bit of cash and a arrest warrant, they can approach them with business relationship contracts that could possibly make more money in the long run, example instead of sitting on the block scheming bad mind, make agreements with the hotel owners to be their exclusive personal tour guides at a lower rate for their guest, become the connect or personal concierge to the guest for anything they want local… there are better ways to make money and not have a 9 to 5 in Dominica trust me, but some of us are just to lazy to even work for ourselves
This guy is a first class A Hole and is probably involved in all the wrong things goin on in the country. I’d start searching his house first. Is a poiece of land which we all have to leave behind worth the life of a human being. These people are part of the financial solution in the country providing jobs for the few who wants to work not lazy good for nothing free loaders like u. I hope when they catch all you they hang All you. Theworld is better off without pple like u.
Dominica police spending too much time surveying dominica’s forest while crime is on the rise in the communities.Those remaining law enforcement in the communities to busy sitting on their a…. during the day drink themselves to sleep at night.Judges,magistrates giving killers a slap on the wrist while they charge half million with jail time for ganja farming.In other words the judicial system in Dominica has failed big time and there is no quick fix.Brace urselves fellow dominicans we are in for a very rough ride.
the results of a lawless state …no law on constitution…coming events cast thier shaddow,. i pray that rick and alicia havea speedy recovery and my sympathies to the family of joe costello..again i reiterate coming events cast thier shaddow before…
My sympathies to all those affected. I hope that law enforcement spares no effort in bringing these criminals to justice. Drastic times call for drastic measures and i believe that the death penalty should be the sentence handed down to those responsible, after all, it has not been outlawed in dominica. We continue to see an increasing trend of violent crime on island and i am afraid that the lenient sentences handed down to offenders does very little to deter criminals and mitigate crime.
Our situation with delinquent behavior has begun to mirror the unfortunate situation that has become prevalent in many sister islands, social and moral decay has begun to consume the very fabric of our society and if this is to go on much longer without drastic remedial action being taken, we will soon not be able to walk the streets even in daylight.
I call for closer monitoring of known criminals elements on island and the repatriating nationals or foreign elements who seek to prey on our relative calm and lowered defenses. I also call for the implementation of a modern and fully equipped state of the art crime investigation unit and trained personnel and an updated, fully computerized database, which would aid in the quick analysis of evidence and quick recognition and capture of criminals.
Let me reiterate and press on dominicans to join our voices in making a call for the resumption of the death penalty. It is most urgent that we take this country back from the hands of criminals and i do believe that we are at the stage where we must consider forceful measures.
As a country develops, so will the crime and violence. I trust that other business men will employ security for their property and not solely rely on the “good-natured” citizens. Even the people who are building their homes in remote areas need to ensure that security is of top priority when they choose their location.
The police need to round up all the usual suspects throughout the island. I doh care who say they rehabilitated, whose family in government, whose family in opposition, whose family is police, whose family is lawyer, whose family is fire officer, whose family is senior public servant – round up all the usual suspects and question dem rass
Check their homes, see if excessive bleach was used at their homes, their cars, check all car rental companies, check their vehicles for gun powder residue, check their records – who paid cash, who used credit cards, check these cards against bank records – how long their accounts were opened and deposit frequency.
Alerts the public to lookout for any makeshift dumping grounds next to a river, the Atlantic sea side, in a valley, under a bridge, in a garden, behind a church, behind a school, any cemeteries in the area. All these areas mentioned can have potential evidence and dug-up grounds as well.
All shops and pharmacy that sells bandages, plasters, iodine, or other dressings should be checked – who came injured to a clinic, hospital within the last 12 to 36 hours should be questioned.
Please leave no stone unturned in this investigation. The Country’s development and social cohesion depends on a quick, efficient, and effective investigation.
I hope the very same way Mr. James is calling on the police to investigate the Christmas morning fire in upper goodwill that he will make a public statement on behalf of his constituency; and that he made that statement long before any other persons called upon him to have done so!!!!!
No excuses, no politricks….
my dear government send me to study forensics criminalistics, so i will catch those who think they can do what they want and not get caught
I am so angered by theis news. Who the heck do these criminals think they are. People, we need to really make some serious noise about this and get justice for the victims of crime.
A persons should not have to die because some lazy lowlife wanted instant money.
Rest in peace, Mr Costello. I pray that some good will come out of this. It has to – otherwise, what was the point.
My gut feeling is that this is the same group of people that held up the tourists not so long ago. Come on, police – put a stop to this madness.
PM you need help from the FBI to investigate this one cause the Irish government will no go easy of Dominica, Money talk bullshit walk
Bring back the death penalty, sending them bastard to Stock farm is bull shit
And to the comments about Foreigners taking over this island and buying land – what about the 200,000 Dominicans living and working abroad? And many of them sending money back here for their relatives. If you think Dominica does not need foreign investment, then you are not living in the real world.
This is really upsetting news to hear. I cannot believe that this went on in my village. These are wonderful ppl. I pray that Rick and Alicia recover quickly. They are such a blessing to our village and now they had to experience something like this.
Rest in Peace Joe. I pray that the ppl who took your life will be found and dealt with quickly.
@ Sad, and you know the sad thing about it, when those responsible are caught, some dumb@$$ lawyer will go and defend then and some other jackass will say dont hang them….stupppesss
Does not mean it was someone form that village. You know all these lil rats running around trying to follow the “bad man” lifestyle of the other islans. They want to bring this stupid crap here. IT is time to cut off the snake life source and not just it’s head. We need to set an example.. get this stupid lil rats and hang them for what they did. HANG THESE MURDERER RATS!!
my heart goes out to the families of the silks hotel and pagua bar and grill.and also the employees.rick and allicia are such nice persons in the community of marigot.really sad
P.S.I WANT 2 KNOW HOW COMES MARIGOT POLICE STATION TELEPHONE NOT WORKIN PROPERLY.poor on their part!
THIS IS JUST A FRICKING SHAME A POLICE STATION WITHOUT PROPER WORKING PHONES? I WILL NOT MAKE THIS POLITICAL BUT I WILL DAMN WELL SAY IT THE NATIONAL SECURITY MINISTER NEEDS TO BE FIRED FORTHWITH THIS IS ‘”UTTER RUBBISH” IN ONE WORD (MR CARRETTE) THE PHONE WILL NOT WORK THE OFFICER USE IT TO MAKE PHONE LOVE TO THEIR DIRTY WOMEN, QUOTE ME ON THAT.THE P.O @ THAT STATION ARE JUST TOO DAMN LAZY AND LAID BACK.
This is where the PM need to spend money, proper training for police, solving crime, police station in every village in DA, need to have a hot line where one can report crime, instead of talking to them double edge police them police in DA cannot be trust
You are so right about the police. Your remarks would surly help to give the people a bit of security.
I hear that Rick called the station after the attacker went away but Marigot police station phone is not working since weeks. I had several experiences when calling the Marigot station no one answered the phone, sometimes you end up in the Roseau head quarters, and they also give you silly answers when you explain you are trying to call the police station in Marigot.
I wondered several times, if I was in serious danger who would come to my rescue.
Sometimes when you call the station, they don’t show up at all. Other habits I noticed in the small villages, the police men are most of the time sitting in the police station in the home clothes just talking or playing dominos, not in their police uniforms, so you really don’t know who is who. Every police man on duty at a police station has to be in his uniform, unless he is working high cases undercover. Dominica is like a joke now, and who is laughing?
The government need to put better security in place for the magistrates so that they will not be afraid to do their jobs and give the Criminals the time they deserve behind bars.
Behanzin was one of the few who seemed unafraid of criminals
Rick and Alicia do so much good for this island and their community and the tourist industry. I hope that they make a speedy recovery, and that the criminals who have done this terrible deed are quickly caught and brought to trial. I don’t know Joe Costello personally but I feel so sad for his family, friends and employees. I have heard of so many attacks on tourists/non-Dominicans that have been committed over the past few weeks, that have not even been reported in the paper, and non of the perpetrators have been held by the police. In fact, when one was caught in the act (robbing a tourist with a fake gun, wearing a mask), subdued by locals and apprehended by the police, he was released without charge the same day. Until the police actually do something about this criminal activity, then these men are being given free rein to do what they want to visitors. Is it jealousy that causes these crimes?? “White” people have so much and you have so little? Then get off your backsides, put down the rum, crack and ganja and do some work. You are giving hard-working Dominicans a bad name. Do you think foreigners have money because they drink and smoke? Every single visitor to this island has a job in his own country and has to take the stress that comes with that job. Dominica is going to lose what little tourism it has. It is bad enough the litter, beggars, roads etc without being an unsafe place to visit. I am shaking with anger while I write this – I really love this country – a true Paradise, and the people are beautiful – but this is such a bad, bad thing…..
I agree with you Sandw. This is very disturbing. I love it here and have always felt pretty secure so this is just horrible.
I do agree with you one hundred percent.
I am from MARIGOT and I am sadden to what happened down there but it’s not just a M’got thing it affectS the whole of the Island in so many ways it’s bad to the core, my heart goes out to the Castello and Davison families the lost of life is very hard for every one to over come regardless who it may be and we the people of MARIGOT send out condolences to the Castello family we want you to know we share the lost with you he was one of us he was doing good for our Village may his soul rest in peace.
I also hope that the people of M’got come together to celebrate his life,. and I hope and pray that the Davisons will over come their injuries I ask GOD to caress thier broken bodies and make them healthy again raise them up from their hospital beds and let them know that we the people of M’got stand firmly with them they have brought only goodness in our Village and for this to happen bring us to our knees especially when we are fighting to get the GOVT to understand how very important it is to bring and put back the most respected magistrate back on the bench Mr.T. Douglas from the north east side of the Island he was good at his job and he had the attention of the people mostly the younger generation .
As for myself I do condem the act that brought death and harm to others.
I hope RICK come thru because GOD is looking over them so I ask the people regardless of how you feel about the Police if you have any information about the case I beg you to find a police man or women that you trust and give it to them dont say you dont want to get involved.
AGAIN I WANT TO CONDEMN IN THE STRONGEST THE KILLING OF JOE CASTELLO AND THE PHYSICAL BEATING OF THE DAVISONS.
Justice must be serve and quickly because their is an urgency in this matter.
What is sad in all this is that he actually provided employment for Dominicans.
this comment was not written by me.
please note………………..
smh
Now tell me when you do these to the people who are willing to come in to Dominica and invest what message are you sending out. I mean come on.
Hang I say….Just hang.
This is soo sad, and I am soo angry at what our country has become. As a little boy growing up in Wesley, up to my teens, I only heard of one murder in the area. It had happened since before I was born and my parents use to talk about it when we pass the area in Cabana. However, in recent years Dominica seems to becoming a crime haven. And the really sad thing is over 95% of these murders go unsolved, and when the criminals are caught they are given a slap on the risk. An when we have a magistrate that brought these criminals to justice, he was cast aside against the will of the majority of the people. I hope we know this is a Marigot problem- this is a Dominica problem. Furthermore, it is possible that these criminals are not even from the northeast. Dominica tourism and economy is at when these murders take place. Even if it means getting overseas help from real criminal investigators, the Government should make a great and conspicuous effort to solve this case!
My apologies: The word is “Court” and not “caught”.
This is terrible news at any time, But now more than ever Dominica’s reputation as a peaceful and safe place to live and invest can not be destroyed. These criminals need to be found swiftly and put to justice promptly.
Time to Bring back Behanzin!
The Government need to put childish things aside and do the right thing.
OMG. Can you imagine only last week the man was saying how he loves Dominica and the people and thought he just had to share his discoveries with others from his country. What a disgrace! Yet when these lazy worthless thugs get caught, some fancy pants lawyers go to caught and say that the police and the laws are at fault so they shud be set free.
The whole point of prison is that its just to damn sweet. These pple don’t come out of prison and say not me again. They say send me up before lunch bcause life sweet in there even complaining of how crowded it if its uncomfortable they will stay out or spread the message so others will stay out. STOP MAKING PRISON LIFE SEEM LIKE A FREAKING VACATION!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Too many criminals deportees are flocking to DA, all dick tom and harry running to DA for safe haven, it would not surprise me that the bastard is in DA illegal
Shoot them on site when you catch them then say they were evading capture!
RIP Joe I really really hope justice is served.
The few drinks I shared with you were good times, and we will have a drink in your memory tonight. My thoughts are with your family and those who knew you best.
Just the most awful news.
If he’s a US citizen then this could have far reaching consequences.
I THINK ITS GONNA HAVE ANYWAY..
@ O, did u read the story? It said where he’s from dear.
what you want to say a US citizen have more say than others or dominion ship above other a person is a person all have the same standard in life or his life was a greater value(precious) than others I know am precious broke as i am
I believe they mean travel warnings. If the US government issues a travel warning about Dominica. It may have more of an effect than if Ireland issues one. Rick & Alicia are Americans.
dont get me wrong who did it need to be hang jail is to sweet
Its sad to hear this, brothers and sisters we cannot continue to turn a blind eye to what is happening. this is what happens when we continue to allow our sons to sharpen their teeth in Guadeloupe, St. Marteen, St. Vincent and other small countries like ours, terrorising people in their own homeland, well our sons have returned home. because everyone want their country to be safe. and they will teach other unemployed, easily impressionable young men the ways of the life of desperation. we need to show more interest in the development of our young men. as parents we have to TEACH OUR CHILDREN THAT LOVE IS THE ONLY WAY TO PRESERVE OUR SWEET DOMINICA. either we do this or we allow men like those who perpetrated this act, to continue to teach other young men, how to hate a society, which has marginalized them and shown them no love or interest as sons of this soil… do not allow this to perpetuate dominican, I am a young man in this country and everywhere I look I see young boys, as young as 13, faces hardened by the harsh lives that is infront of them… noses stuffed with coke.. dominicans your sons need you, we have to make a decent life seem more appealing to our young men, than a life or risking your life to death, your freedom to jail and you soul to the devil.
My condolences to the family of the victim. I hope the perpetrators are caught and dealt with firmly. We do not need this in Dominica.
omg this is so horrible. Rick and Alicia are so wonderful. Hope they’ll be o.k.
Don’t know the deceased but my heart is heavy for the family.
Firstly condoloences to the family of the deceased. Also I hope Rick and Alicia are fine. They are good people who have made a serious investment into Marigot and DOminica.
The issue is simple.
The criminal justice system does not work. It is broken.
You cannot pick and choose when you want to catch criminals and put people away.
In this case, given that it is tourism based and foreigners involved they may be super efficient in catching the perpetrators. Like they should be at ALL times.
Do not be fooled. Dominica is no hotbed of crime like St Lucia and other islands. The police usually know who the criminals are.
However they and the judiciary are complicit in applying selective justice.
This will always be a problem in a small country.
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“just getting all krazie” – so, that’s your justification for murder, robbery, and beating people up, is it? Only white people have anything to do with hotels? No persons of other races own land or hotels?
Do not write such comments. They only help to perpetuate the savagery of racism.
imbecile.
PEDRO YOUR FIRST CALSS A** h**E, your prime minister is the one allowing all these things to happen, remember he talks about no law or constitution can prevent him…………, so the criminials take it that they too have no law that can prevent them from committing the crimes they want to commit, i hope they will soare you pedro
There goes another FIRST CALSS A** h**E. Boy, we breed them in this country.
I was beginning to wonder when will an idiot point the finger on the Prime Minister for every ill in our society. But you have answered it….J*** A**
HOW MUCH SCHOOLING U HAD PEDRO???? LET ME MAKE U UNDERSTAND WHAT THE STORY IS SAYING THE GUY WAS BEATTEN TO DEATH FOR WHAT HE OWNED LEGALLY AND THE SAME WHY WHITE PEOPLE CAN BUY BLACK PEOPLE CAN BUY AS WELL
You sure are a damn ass to have posted a comment like this at this time of loss.
Sures just how ignorant you are – maybe that is why Dominica is the way it is.
such a racist and idiotic comment,at this time you choose to bring this up? Dominica needs all the investment it can get at this point, those same ”white” investors are the ones buying the land for fair amount of money from the locals who can’t make it in bananas anymore and choose to sell the land no one is holding a gun to their heads to sell the land.anyways hearts out to the victims and I hope the people who committed these crimes will get caught sooner or later.
Dominicans are not the only one following this sad news
The death penalty need to be reintroduce in the Caribbean period
This is sad for my beloved country and it’s people
Pedro you sound like you are an idiot>You all are just some lazy good-for nothings ,don’t want to work and want to live free.These people are the ones who invest for the betterment of our country.Why didn’t you buy a piece of land and do the same>You sit on your lazy ass and expect things to happen.You should be jailed for your stupidity.Choops it’s people like you all make visitors afraid of coming to Dominica.I cannot buy a hotel ,do you think i can just kill another man for his accomplishment.If i had a son or daughter as stupid as you i would throw you in that same Pagua river.Go do somrthing worth-while with your life.
@Dominican in the BVI sadly you your self need to inform yourself. Pedro’s comment was in poor taste however I think you have no idea who this man is less you talk about him sitting on his lazy ass blah blah. He has a million issues, lazy BVI person is not one of them. Maybe envy but lazy and not working awah not Pedro if you only knew who is behind this rubbish and posting it on several blogs at this time.
Pedro it’s time to stop this damn nonesense. A big man like you to be carrying on so. Would you have liked them to do this to your establishment? A human being has lost his life innocently his skin tone is of no significance. Your views are not reflective of the negroes and Kalinago people of Dominica. Take your beef with the white man out of Dominica.
Does that give us the right to be murders! Is land worth a human life. The same people who take all the land are the ones providing food on the tables of some people. They are more part of the financial solution in this country. Our men are just lazy and want things easy and free. Why is it that u hardly hear women doing these shit men WAKE UP and be more responsible and make a meaningful contribution to life. Hang all these ass when they are caught. Life is better off without them.
Pedro, that is the most absurd and idiotic statement I have ever heard. Its obvious you are no different from these people commiting the crime. Skin color, race, or socio economic status is no justification for crime. It’s fools like you that put such nonsense in the minds of the people and brainwash them with your stupid ideologies. I hope you are not a Dominican, never knew my country could breed such an imbecile.
you are a racist, xenaphobic idiot. My condolonces go out to the family. Unfortunate that this is what Dominica is coming to. This is the time that we as a nation need to come out and condemn those who commit such barbaric acts and call on our legal system to throw the book at them, rather than making such unfounded statements. Pedro it is better to have people think that u are a fool, than to open your mouth and remove all doubt. You have just proven to the WWW that you are indeed a fool.
DNO, please in the deceased name and family please delete this comment. For Dominica and its citizen please delete this post.
Please do that for us
PEDRO!!Are you a mad fool!!????
is ur brain on upside down!!??
my padna u doh see wat dat happen man??
how de hell u can even make such a statement!! u jus bein racist!!
Go in newyork and arkinsas and u go find alot of Dominicans with businesses
My family has a business in NEWYORK ”Menerville company” no one kill them an dey there for over 7 years…who de hell are you say such thing pedroo!!!???
Padna, Get off this site. You and you idiot ideals have no place here.
WELL GET YOUR LAZY ARSE UP N GO WORK TO OWN SOMETHING TOO WHAT YOU THINK THEY JUST GET IT? SIT ON YOUE SOUR ARSE N TALK BOUT WHITE PPL N LAND I CAN BET MY LAST DOLLAR UR FAMILY HAVE LAND I THE NORTH GO WORK IT HUSH YOU LAZY FART DAMN IT MAN YOUR MODA SHOULD HAVE THROWN YOUR ARSE FOR A PIG
sir i do not know what is gotten into you but you need to wake up and smell the coffee it not the days of old racism is not the key here so i think you need to assess what you are saying and the message you are sending
Fool!!
Ignorance is a sad thing. It is because of it we are in this state. People come to our country and see opportunities while we sit back and complain that we can find nothing to do. It must always be the government to do for us. Pedro grow up.
So that’s what you saying? I hope is not that…..
THATS NO EXCUSE FOR CRIME.why dont you get your lazy self up and go find a job and make some sound financial decision.go get some training and education that will help you to creat jobs for the community.WASTED LIVES ALWAYS FIND EXCUSES OR PEOPLE TO BLAME FOR THEIR MISTAKE.
THATS RIGHT
but Pedro u retarded man?!?!?! in a time like this you talking nonsense like that! smh my boy bes u go and pray
@ Pedro You Are a Jackass
hey what is going on in this country,calling on the law and magistrate of this country we need to stop this crimes from happening it could be anyone of us or our family in that situation.STOP LET CRIMINAL WALK FREE when a man kill he should not get bail only if i self defense then u can grant him bail,u are encouraging this kind of mindless guys out there to keep on doing this shit.they keeping thinking if they kill they will be out in a year or two and that they will get bail. Mr PM i am calling on u for this one do whats right.
i totally agree, but time and time again our country through the judicial system has proven that murderers walk after eating and drinking 2 or 3 years of tax payers money. This should serve as a wake up call to our authorities that we demand better.
This is so sad. How can people be so heartless. Why don’t they find hard work to do instead of robbing people? My heart aches. I mean the deceased have a family…I can’t even imagine the grief they are experiencing now. I declare in Jesus’ name that the perpetrators be caught today. Vengeance is the Lord’s.
This hurts, and not only the victims of this attack. It is difficult enough to attract investors and stay-over visitors to our island. Whilst we can not undo what already has been done I trust the perpetrators will be shown no mercy when caught as an example to all.
these persons are heartless, dominica needs to start hanging or electricution on these types of ppl. if we had death penalty in dominica and it was really happening rather than having them on death row the crime rate in this country would decrease. something needs to be done about these heartless ppl
PLEASE GOVERNMENT AND THE JUDICIARY RESUME HANGING.IT’S STILL ON THE LAW BOOKS. SOME CRIMES SUCH AS THIS ONE DESERVE THE IMPOSITION OF THE DEATH PENALTY.
I have the feeling that we have gone soft on crime.
Lord have mercy
My prayers to the families, it is not a good day for Dominica Especially Marigot Al please hold strong i know these are just not easy times and you and rick have being making things happen for the North east with your Investment in pagua , my country bleeds and Community wails
Times are hard so man getting bad and desperate. However, when there is an increase in deviancy within society it points to a bigger problem. In this case its a lack of opportunities and a frustrated population. While the police will fight to the best of their abilities, those responsible for job creation cannot fall asleep at the wheel. Some may not want to hear it but the truth is crime reduction in Dca is largely dependent on a political solution which translates to more job creation. Just remember: An idle mind is the devil’s playground.
There is no excuse for this Period!!
Man for you bull sing that song? bull crap
When UWP was in power there was work in the country and the darn thieves stole every thing from my car.So what excuse are you making for those voley, or are you making that a political thing like every other thing that happen on the Island?
How does one come to terms with such a horrendous experience? How do we expect our country to move forward when investors and visitors become victims of such cruelty? I pray that the family finds stability of emotion but more so that those responsible for these acts are brought to Justice fully. Let there be no mistakes in processing these crimes, neither by Police or Prosecutors. Lord, please select the Jury!!!!
The love of money by some people is plaguing our country.. My condolescences to those affected.
Lost for words right now. OH Dominica I weep for you, your sons and daughters weep for their lost sons and daughters who’ve thrown away all that their ancestors worked for, to live a life of crime and wreak havoc on your beauty and good image, they bring shame and misery upon their families all in the name of greed.
I do not know the exact reason for the murder and beatings–robbery is what some are claiming, but there are also rumors that this attack was timed to coincide with Emancipation Day. If that is the case, this is even more of a terrible, disgraceful crime. Racial crimes are becoming too common. Remember the German tourist not long ago, who was held up and beaten at the beach?
The colonists were often evil people, yes, but that does not mean we must attack everyone who is of a certain skin color! That is not acceptable! Whites must not attack blacks, nor blacks whites, or any other race attacking any other race. Why can’t we move beyond this? Why can’t we let the ghost of our tragic pasts be put to rest? Not forgotten, mind you–we must never forget–but not raised from the dead to grin over murders like this.
We will lose all tourists, all foreigners, everyone who can possibly help our tourism economy from outside if this continues. Locals who have gone will not return. We will spiral downwards into economic chaos and lose all the opportunities our rich island affords us.
As we remember Emancipation, let us not forget, too, such murder and beatings as in the story above.
Unless you know this for a fact, you should not imply that this was racially motivated. You may have heard this under the mango tree, but to put this on the world wide web (without reason) is down right silly.
Well, in my defense, I said there were “rumors.” This means I do not know that the race thing is a fact. Nonetheless, it ends up looking almost the same to tourists and international governments–a crime was committed against white people not long after a similar, though less brutal, crime was committed against a German tourist. I certainly admit there may be no connection, but I heard by rumors there may have been one, and either way, race crime is a fact we have to deal with and try to stamp out as best as possible.
I agree you on a number of issues Humanist, but I think you’re overestimating the intelligence of a bunch filthy thugs. I doubt it was racial. The case just seems like a typical strong preying on the weak for money scenario. I do hope they are caught and brought to justice…. in a somewhat inhumane way. I’ll leave muslim_always to decide their punishment
You are one ignorant so called Humanist and obviously still suffering the effects of hallucinogens.
Ever considered writing fiction or drama novels.
In fact your bullshit theory sounds so far fetched it brings me to assume you are white!!
If so you need to take yourself and incendiary notions back to whence you came and run them there–Norway or wherever.
This sweet island–with all it’s imperfections–don’t need the likes of you and your evil notions.
Ghostbuster, you are chasing the ghosts of your imagination.
Was that response called for? Of course educated rumour is coming from the north that recent attacks in the north are racially charged. It seems that humanist knows more that you do. So back off.
This is really sad news – to think that people in Dominica can be so desperate to kill – and at a hotel – this is terrible – my sympathises to the families.
Mexico hotel killing, Dominica hotel killing Oh Lord protect us, free port, pray that this was done by a Dominican
BUT WAT THE HELL IS GOING ON IN DA NAH ….IT IS A SHAME TO HERE ALL THOES THINGS THAT GOING ON IN MY COUNTRY ….I AM SO SCARED TO COME HOME WITH MY FAMILY …CAUSE U DOE KNOW WHEN SOMEONE WILL TRY SOMETHING ON U ..
Please! Every country has its ills. Where you are might be even worse than how Dominica is (yet you live there anyway). I am in no condoning such acts but every time something happens in Dominica I see comments such as these.If you want to come, come if you doe want to stay! End of story; book close!
Agreed! I live in antigua and the amoun t of crime you hear happening yet I still live there. Dominica could never reach antigua’s level in crime. An 11 year old child ask a friend of mine if she would like a gun after she was robbed and held at gunpoint. Do our 11 year olds even know where to buy guns? Dominica is not as bad as other places.
i heard that the owner and his wife were both shot and are nursing ijuries but a guest at the hotel is dead
REAL THING PADNA,SOMETHING FISHY HAPPEN THERE.
thats terrible boy, there are many factors at play here but we need to invest in our security here in Dominica. someone need to have a security service with trained security officers. really well trained, and hopefully it doesnt cost too much so it can be affordable. the services we have available here just doesnt cut it. or some computerized security system for houses and such, like they have in states. anything , we just need to invest in security
Then what? Everyone lives afraid of their lives. What we need to do is invest in an open and peaceful society where we can live happily alongside one another.
What world are you from? Peter Pan? reality check. We are living in a mess up world, where no one cares a darn what anyone thinks. Its a selfish world out there.
dats just a shame for dominica..
the police needs to do everything in their power to capture these heartless FOOLS!!!!
BAD NAME FOR DOMINICA!!!
Police. You are dreaming my friend. I lost my phone during carnival. I reported it, the policeman in charge never did nothing. I did my own research, find out who had the phone send the info to the policeman. And nothing was done until now. Police don’t do shit in dca. Pressure of population on police and all information of population to police can do thing. That police is good to run cars and check ladies.
boy our nature isl. is slowly being plaged buy these thugs who are desperate for money to spend on this holiday. how ever i give my blessing s to the friends and farmily and friends of the victims
My friend, run a little spell check next time ok. Copy and paste it into Ms Word and you will see the mistakes. (I’m just looking out for my fellow people).
Lord have mercy
hmmmph Dominica on a roll I find.
to all them criminals, “do unto others what you would like them to do unto you remember you have family too
may god be with you.”
Munga got his soon others will