Minister of Legal Affairs, Ian Douglas has, confirmed that Candia Carette-George has been appointed by the public service commission to act in the post of chief magistrate.
The position became vacant after its former holder, Evelina Baptiste, was elevated to the post of Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) with effect from November 1, 2013.
“Candia Carette-George has been placed by the public service to hold the fort of Chief Magistrate for the time being. She is very competent and I am sure she will do a good job in that regard,” Douglas said.
He expressed confidence in the performance of the “magistracy”.
“The magistracy has been performing and performing very efficiently in the past… we have had lawyers from the private bar who have come in (like Michael Bruney) who has held district G for us for a long time doing well and ensure we manage the back log,” he said.
Douglas is of the view that the current shortage of magistrates “is not a serious problem right now.”
“We should have six magistrates and we are down by two… we are doing our best and managing the situation and will endeavor to fill the vacant slots in the shortest possible time,” he said. “The remuneration in the public service is always not big and never pays but that’s how it is always. Some of us just have to make the sacrifice and be a patriot,” Douglas stated.
congrats mrs. George, , , may god continue to bless u and your entire family, , , luv you, , ,
Congratulations Candie!!! Your mom is smiling down
Congrats
Congratulations are in order.
Congrats to you Mrs.Carette-George! Woman Power! – We have women in the positions of House Speaker, Director of Public Procecution, and Chief Magistrate…Anything a man can do, a woman can do too.
Congrats Cous. Aunty Daphny is smiling in Heaven
Perhaps someone can explain why is it that every comment is rushing to congratulate the lady who has only been appointed to act in a post or is it that others know something I do not yet know.
Congratulations, I know that your mom is also very proud of u, and I am also happy to know that the discipline and values that your parents taught u, u are now using it to better our community, thanks.
Congratulations sister!
So we got two (2) vacancies for magistrates then. Great.
congrats
is she the relative of former police chief?
he is her dad
that’s his daughter
Hello and good evening my people. Well I want to congratulate Ms George on her promotion to this very demanding and important position within our Criminal Justice System. All we asked is that you be honest to all of our citizens and it should not matter which community they come from or family name recognition they have. The laws of our country should be apply equally and be respected by all.
how time has fly..i remember miss george as a little girl in pss.your mother would be very proud
My dear friend you have a raise and shine and we can see God’s glory. Continue to delight yourself in God seek his wisdom and continue to love the Dominican people no matter what they say or do they did not appointed you God called you. Remember God did not call the qualified he qualified the called. We love you Candie R & M
Congratulations my cousin coming from one of your first cousins. May the good lord continue to guide and protect you…..
Congrats to you Candy. Your mother would be sooo very proud. You have done well. God’s grace is truly shinning on you. I plead the blood of Jesus on you and your family. I claim strength, courage, wisdom and understanding on your behalf.
On another note; why can’t that minister say something of value? You mean that is the best a politician on the ruling government side has to say in the peak of election campaign? “The remuneration in the public service is always not big and never pays but that’s how it is always……”
Mr Douglas you are in the position to make a difference, so why not instead of wallowing in self and political pity. Shame on you man
Sorry congratulation
Congregation to you from GFHOW, we love you.
Well done Candy. Bless
Congratulations! all the best going forward. This minister is getting from bad to worst and is full of ######. Does he realized that the World is reading his remarks? sometimes I wonder. Thank God for people like Nelson Mandela.
Congratulation to you Mrs. Carrette George from the Evangelical Community, God is the one who sets up and not man therefore he will give you the grace and the wisdom to function in your new position. You have been faithful in little things therefore God has placed you in charge of bigger things and he will give you the strength and wisdom to perform
Sir, you must stop calling God’s name in your politics. While I am happy for the young lady, it is wrong for you as leader of the evangelical association and pastor of the Pentecostal church to put God’s name in that mess we have in Dominica. I wonder if God had anything to do with those Pentecostal churches that split, messed up and many members went astray under your watch. So stop your political game and repair the broken bridge between you and pastors. That’s what God is interested in and not your partisan politics.
Preacher, the sad thing about this God thingy you spoke about is, whereas Ossie Lewis who according to you all is not a born again Christian, would not compromise his conviction to support the cabal; With this Christian you said God put up, let us wait to see how much ungodly principles she will stand for. God stands for Righteousness, peace, love and justice. I sthat what we should expect from her and the greedy evangelical community which has damaged the reputation of many local pastors?
AA! So is true den, skerritt is a god. People get rewarded for singing how great thou art skerritt and you people saying is God’s blessings. It is time you hypocrites stop calling God’s name in vain.
Congratulations to you Mrs Candia Carrette George from the Evangelical Community. God is the one who sets up, we rejoice with you and pray that God will give you the grace and strength to shine in your field of work.
Those who are faithful in littlle things God will make them ruller in big things. the blessings of The Lord be with you all the way
You all must stop calling God’s Holy name in vain, This is a corrupt system and God is not in that foolishness. She got promoted and that’s good for her. Her last name before marriage helped her tremendously since her dad was PC recently and served Skerrit’s interest faithfully. The so-called Evangelical community need to search themselves to see if their behaviors and conducts are in line with the bible or if they just crazy after money which is the root of all evil.
Skerrit was made the winner of a very ungodly election and you were busy to tell the nation that is God that put him there. After 14 years when we look at his Nebuchanazar reign, one has to wonder what is the name of the god all you talking about. It sure not the bible god. Hope is not the money god!
Anonymous = Michael Daniel.
Hello and good evening to you. Well Anonymous are you and Michael Daniel the same person because I look forward to reading your post but only under Anonymous .
Some of you take and mention the name of the Lord in vain and for everything which may have absolutely nothing to do with him. You are too assuming without ascertaining yourself and your words.
Do you not know? Matthew 5:45 – For he makes his sun to rise on the bad and the good, and causes rain to fall on the just and the unjust.
What makes some people think that they are more favored by God than others?
I do not think some of you know the Bible, as you profess to know more about it than others. Some misinterpret it to suit their ideology and mentality. Others do not comprehend it which is why they make such statements.
Leave God out of your foolishness and earthly matters which He did not appoint in the true sense of the word.
If you have anything to say on this matter, simply say, “Thank God” and for small mercies.
congrats candy ure a true christian woman , a ture inspiration i pray you get to be permanent at this position. you deserve it. women like u a the real role models
Why can’t we appoint people properly in a secure, confirmed position? Why does everyone have to be “acting”. Are we a theatre? malgraysa
Do not make me laugh anymore on this one.
We are constantly on a stage, in a theatre and acting; the theatre of the world, a dress rehearsal. 
That Ian Douglas guy is out of his depth
And guess who too!
He may be losing it – his head.
Congrats Candy
I love that lady bad she is my role model congratulation Mrs. George
When the Government didn’t renew Mr Ossie Lewis’s contract, I was surprised but not expecting something like this to come.
Mr Lewis may at the end be happy that his contract was not renewed because he would not want to part of the mess. There is no way she could be a better and more suitable candidacy for the position of Chief Magistrate ahead of Mr Lewis.
There is going to be more confusion and chaos coming to the magistracy than it is presently experiencing.
I though they (the Government) said that Behanzin was a lay magistrate because he didn’t possess a Legal Education Certificate (LEC). So what about the Ag. Chief Magistrate, does she possess a LEC? What is good the goose is also good for the gander?
Isn’t she the same magistrate who allegedly wanted to dismiss the case against Lincoln Corbette, without the knowledge and presence of the DPP’s Office?
Change is a must, not an option and it is coming sooner that some of you think.
SILLY YOU. The Magistrate had the matter stricken off the courts’ list and in so doing granted the DPP leave to return to court with the matter. This was done in a fairness. Every adjournment it was done at the request of the prosecution even while the defense was always represent. In other jurisdictions, the matter would have been dismissed. Some of us are expects without being aware of anything at all.
So those UWP like to run there mouth without any facts let them know it, teach them.
I endorse what you stated. I thought of Ossie Lewis and considered why not he for this position, that he would be a suitable candidate. They ensured that he is out of the way. I now have a different view of the government.
I am happy to hear that you are finally beginning to see what we in Dominica have been going through under this administration. I am a true labor but their is no way I can support this government.
To end the last sentence, I meant to say, “to a certain extent.”
No option no change labor all the way
Congratulation!! God bless you
CONGRATULATION MY FRIEND!!!
Let me be the first to Congratulate you!!!!
some times is best Ian don’t talk you know. smdh
Congrats goes out to my cuz I know u will do a great job just keep your head high.
Congratulations Mrs Carrette -George. you make Portsmouth proud and Christian women proud.
God has done it so we give him thanks for you.
Good appointment. They may need to look for more replacement since Gloria is more interested in Culture and performing Arts.
So that is why they did not renew Me Lewis contract. He is more qualified for the job that Carette
Really??? I wonder if you all really think before making comments. His contract was set for a one more year since one year ago….stupes
I just do no what is ppl problem think befor u talk.
@ Really: Really? Haven’t you heard before that contracts can be renewed too even if they were previously signed for even six months let alone one year? Does that require any thinking? Ossie Lewis having a previous contract for a one year is irrelevant in considering a resign of the same for another year or more. What is relevant is his qualifications and competence.
Give the young lady a chance she will grow just like lewis did, she is à Godly woman and God will guide her congrats.
Could be a good reason. This one came so soon after he was informed that his contract will not be renewed. I suppose they could not wait for him to vacate his post. Sounds fishy to me.
Well done
Possie Massive!
Congrats cuz.