A Haitian national is in hospital and a senior citizen recuperating after a violent robbery at a barbeque parlour in Canefield early Sunday morning.
Robbers ran away with a cash-draw containing money, business cards, and personal items, as well as a bag containing cell phones and cash.
Rhonda Coipel, owner of the business ‘Rhona’s BBQ’ said today her Haitian employee was held with a knife to her neck and was also hit in the head.
The robbers dressed in military uniform entered the business place just when a family gathering was wrapping up, Coipel said.
“As soon as they stepped out of the gate, I saw some military kind of army uniform. I saw the guys coming in through the gate and they were putting their gloves in their hands. All their faces were masked,” she recounted.
Coipel said her mother was tormented, while thieves tried to steal money from the bar. “I heard my mom screaming and he (one of the robbers) started pushing my mom,” she noted. “I said. ‘my mom have a stroke and if you give her a heart attack it will not be worth it. Just take what you come for and leave.'”
Another man sitting on a bench was also attacked. “He just throw him down and start to kick him and there was one with a long pump and he started ‘chooking’ him (the customer) with it and dragging him,” Coipel further recounted.
Coipel described the incident as a heavy burden for her family as they are presently dealing with the death of a relative.
so the p.m have dominica
is de p.m dat doing that or sending them to do that………schocks man get it together
Again it has ben proved, Dominica will join
the Jamaicans,and Trinidadians, etc, if the police do not start being very serious in our
lovely Island,it is becoming a joke now with
these robberies,investors wont come over ,with these bad news.
Just couple a couple of digestion:
Increase manpower in Portsmouth and more uniformed patrols.
It’s also time to consider setting up two units to patrol the entire island.One in the north and one in the south.Target the areas of concern.
WHERE SHALL THE NEXT ROBBERY BE
Cant tell between the cops and the robbers.They all heartless with no conscience.
IT COULD WELL BE THE POLICE THAT COMMITTING THOSE CRIMES
It could well be the Haitians committing these crimes, they are not to be trusted for security nor anything
This is upsetting. My advice to business men and women arm yourselves, by having a license pistol, some pepper spray, some alkali, some security guards and be prepared. It is time that these bastards get a taste of their own medicine. Every one must work hard for a dollar and they feel content to just come and reap where they have not sown. I am mad with these guys. It must be stopped, and I believe it will stop when someone make a marked example of one of them. Please business people do it speedily, send them to the hospital, where their identify must be revealed. Do not blame the police officials!!
I agree with you totally. I live in the US but there is no way as a business owner in Dominica that I would not have at least two license pistols at my business place. I would take pleasure coupled with fear to fire it at one of these bastards. Business owners please arm yourself. Do not wait until one of your employees get killed or badly hurt!
I agree with all that you say….except this little food for thought….what about all the EMPLOYEES OF THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT and other GOVERNMENT WORKERS….who work hard…honestly….everyday yet they go for months at a time…sometimes longer….without getting paid their wages….we need to consider all these things….it is not just common criminals responsible for this sudden crime wave in our beautiful land…..there are many decent law abiding people who are desperate….and when people are desperate they can and sometimes do things completely out of character….just saying….
God alone knows what is going on in Dominica…Some of us work so hard…trying to get a salary….sometimes staying without just to sacrifice some of our family memebers to eat…and some low life little boys coming and rob ppl off what they work so hard for….This is so much shit!!! Go and look for job…..walk all about in town…Pray to God…am sure he shall hear…Dont go and rub someone there hard earn money!!!
In Dominica? Our crime rate on it’s best day pales in comparison to that of any of our neighbors nearby and far away.
You should be counting your blessings….
God alone knows what is going on today in Dominica…Some of us work so hard..trying to get a little salary…struggle get up in the morning…
SINCE WE PUT THE DEVIL AT THE TOP…
THE EVIL STARTED DRIPPING DOWN LIKE HOT SYROP
There’s always the wicked that knew in advance
IT IS VERY UNFORTUNATE THAT,IN ORDER TO HAVE A RELAXED MEAL IN A RESTAURANT,YOU MUST BE ARMED LIKE YOU ARE ON THE STREETS OF BAGDAD OR LIKE TEXAS IN THE OLD COWBOY DAYS.THERE ARE CRIMES EVERY WHERE IN THE WORLD,BUT SHOULD A SMALL COUNTRY LIKE DOMINICA HAVE TO BE SUBJECTED TO THAT KIND OF VOILENCE.DR.SEVARIN SPOKE OF THE VIOLENCE AND BEFORE WE THANK THE MAN FOR THE HEADS UP,WE WERE GIVEN THE STORY OF HIS LIFE AS REGARDS HOW MANY TIMES BE BEGGED FOR FAVOURS,TODAY HE HAS GONE INTO HIS SHELL.INSTEAD OF HAVING THE POLICE ROAMING THE STREETS OF ROSEAU, A TOP RANK OFFICIAL HAS MORE SECURITY THEN PRESIDENT OBAMA. RECENTLY, GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS PUBLICLY REQUESTED MORE SECURITY,THERFORE,THE POLICE IS STRETCHED AND TIRED, SO HOW DO YOU EXPECT THEM TO RESPOND QUICKLY TO ROBBERIES ETC.RHONA I FEEL YOUR PAIN,I WILL NOT STOP EATING YOUR DELICIOUS BBQ.
Alot of people on here seem to misunderstand the role of the police. The police is not omnipresent, cannot be. And they are not employees of any private business. What is the probability that when a robber strikes a business place, in the few seconds it takes them, that the police happens to be out patroling, or visiting that establishment? Every body who owns a business should invest in some security measures, and should implement cash management measures to minimize loss at any one time. I have mentioned before, cash should be removed from the till when it reaches a set amount.
We are finding out that our robbers are lightyears ahead. They monitor us, the calculate, they plan, they execute and they get away because we as business owners dont see the need to upgrade our defense mechanisms. This is our new reality. We have to face it.
I don’t think the public are expecting the police to be waiting outside of every establishment as it is robbed to catch the criminals.
All the public are looking for is a VISIBLE UNIFORMED POLICE PRESENCE on patrol in the comunity. We want them there to act as a deterant.
Better management of police resources and personnel is deffinitely required! Get them out of the bush and onto the streets in their black and blue uniform!
I am seeing a disturbing trend of thought by several anti-labour persons commenting on DNO. They are promoting the idea that all crime that occurs now is excusable because they believe that the labour party is corrupt.
My friends, there is no excuse for violence and there is no excuse for crime. No one can convince me that if Labour is corrupt then everyone has to be corrupt also because we must all blindly follow our leaders like mice behind the pied piper.
If you are against crime and corruption then you must be against all crime and corruption.
I denounce this selfish act of stealing. Most of us are working hard to make a living. I see no excuse for a criminal who feels entitled to just take somebody’s hard-earned possessions. Personally, I’m not pretending to be no purveyor of justice – I want a law that says that people can defend their property against thugs like these.
Thank you voice of reason!
investicate the last set of people who left i was at hospital when her aunt die she is surely a nice person the way she treated her aunt while she was sick my heartgoes out to her and the lady her mom too
lost????? what the heck u talkin bout eh…
So D’cans, all you see??? That was one issue why the Government tried to ban ordinary citizens from wearing camouflage (read Military-type) clothing. You see how easy that robbery was?? I bet you my life-savings that the robbers are people who have frequented that bar,calculated how well that business was doing, scoped out the premises and made their plans.
Getting camouflage these days is just too damn easy…
Dominicans getting bad man!Too much tv they watching!What is my country coming to? Lord please watch over my lovely Dominica. We need u now more than ever.
oh honey so sorry to read about that sad tale….i pray that you recover mentally and every other way…..and you mom…SMH….do give her my best wishes……WHAT A SHAME
The government called for the turning in of illegal and unregister guns, but it think now that people are going to need personal protection more than ever, even those not previously interested in guns, because it stands that the criminals aren’t being caught.
I understand the difficulty that the police have in solving these cases, but that gives no solace to the victims of violence.
I know Rhoda and her mom. I can’t tell you of two people who deserve this less. And as for her employee, she’s really devoted and soft spoken. This is so ridiculous.
I am truly embarrassed by man nation now.
THAT GIRL WORKING SO HARD,TAKING HER SMOKE TO MAKE A DECENT LIVING AND SOME LAZY MFKS WITH NO CONSCIENCEB LOOKING FOR EASY MONEY—WHEN POLICE SHAKE THEM UP ALL YOU SELF BAWLING ALAS .POLICE -BRUTALITY..UNTIL IT REACH CLOSE TO HOME…I HAVE NO SYMPATHY FOR ANY OF THEM,,,,,,I BLAME NO ONE BUT SOME GUYS JUST DECIDE THAT IS THE LIFE THEY WANT SO LET THEM FACE ANY CONSEQUENCES,,,,,,NO TIEF TAKING JAIL FOR ME PA LA,,
Please justice system punish them hard….. An old lady u roughin up, cud have been ur mother, can never support em foolishness
FEDD UPP
wATS HAPPENIN TO MY SWEET DCA
Posiie has how many unsloved, now Roseau, wats going on my pppl, Christmas is around the corner, We have so many officers, recently some jus graduated… We talk about resources weren’t all station equip with new motor vechiles.. yet still we c officers strikin pose on social networks, aint wana but the blame on them, but dca we can do better
WE CHOOSE EVIL SO WE GET EVIL
AM HAVE A FILLING THE SAME THIN THAT USED TO HAPPEN IN T AN T IS HAPPENING IN D A NOW . DO YOU NO THIS CAN BE SOME OFF DUTY POLICE OFFICER DOING THIS YOU NEVER NO
All the Gov. need to do is to send 5 to 10 good policemen to get a 1 year training as investigators; u will see the change!
certainly agree with you.to often the police are not trained to find evidence to penalize the perpetrators, sometimes the evidence are right in theirs faces.a simple thing like finger print could help to find these demon agents.it would not stop crimes but people would be held accountable for their actions.
wat well parents do ur best i know is not all u fault but don’t accept dem man dere money especially u know they not working for that kind of money dere b cuz some screw face waiting to decalay dem man dere wen u do hear d shout dey paroing
i need more volunteers to join me in hell
bt wat nonsense dat nuh…………..where all dem police nuh,so police jus drawing money for not wrkin den….well it looks like ppl have to start to protect dem own selves eh cuz police is useless………….
And tell me what exactly are the Police suppose to do??? Should the Government waste resources and put policemen to guard every little bar and Kabaway in D’ca?!
It sounds like a great idea….just as long as you willing to your tax dollars increased
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OH! I FORGOT THE POLICE HAVE CRYSTALS BALLS AT THE POLICE STATION THEY CAN SEE A CRIME BEFORE IT’S COMMITTED.
GIVE OUR HARD WORKING OFFICERS A CHANCE.
The people of Dominica will continue until the people start having reverence of Allah in their lives.
To Rhonda and family, my heart goes out to you all. I pray you all receive a speedy recovery from this ordeal. I just spoke to you on Saturday at length.
Dominicans, more of you need to come to Islam, let’s apprehend these thieves and apply Islamic law on them. This will put fear in the hearts of criminals so that once more people can leave their doors like in Muslim countries. If you really want that safety, come to Islam. Allah will love you and forgive your sins.
AH SHUT UP
THERE IS MORE VIOLENCE IN ISLAM THAN IN THE MINDS OF THE SUICIDE BOMBERS FANATICS WHO ARE DRIVING TO KILL FOR allah… AND I HOPE I DON’T GET BLOWN UP TO SPELLING allah IN LOWER CASE.
THE EUROPEANS ARE BEGINING TO GET FEDDUP OF U GUYS TRYING TO IMPOSE YOUR RELIGIOUS VALUES ON THEM… BY FORCE.
WE’D BETTER KEEP AN EYE ON YOU GUYS BEFORE YOU TURN OUR COUNTRY INTO A CALIPHATE
I DO NOT BELIEVE IN A RELIGION WHERE YOU ARE FREE TO COME IN BUT NOT FREE TO LEAVE… OR YOUR HEAD GETS CHOPPED OFF (…AND BTW, I HOPE THAT ISLAMIC CONVERT PASTOR IN IRAN IS STILL ALIVE!)
IF ISLAM WAS SO GOOD WHY ARE YOU GUYS RUNNING TO THE WEST TO ESCAPE IT?
Totally agree with that comment
What goes on in the M.E has absolutely nothing to do with Islam. Our noble scholars have condemned the attacks. Most of where this happens are in countries invaded by Westerners.
Secondly, we are not trying to impose Islam on anyone, Allah says in the Holy Quran 2:256 “There is no compulsion in religion, truth is clear from error.”
Lastly, Muslims do not run to the west to escape Islam, they are running away from Pan Arabism, Monarchs and dictators which were installed by the west to stifle Islam. We must remember America and Israel fund billions of dollars to keep the regime in power. Let’s take Egypt for example, Mubarak was funded, given an army etc to subdue the Muslims. Please get your facts before commenting. Don’t be brainwashed by western media. Thanks.
Come to islam… to have more wicked terrorist in our country.
I’m very sorry sir, I tried to ignore your first and last paragraph as everyone is entitled to their opinions, but how can you seriously speak about peace and putting fear in people and then mention the “reverence of Allah”?
I would like you to study the history of war and violence in the world. Everytime you increase the retaliation to violence with violence, the level or type of violence increases.
What happened to Rhoda and family was really bad, but they are alive. Can you imagine if the robbers had to think of being caught and getting “Islamic Law” punishment? They might have just killed everyone to have no witnesses. And that’s the kind of things we see and hear happening in Muslim states isn’t it?
No thank you sir, I vote for a respectful and temperamental Lord. My God have respect for life; all life.
You are so wrong my friend. Placing fear in the hearts of criminals is healthy to checkmate them. It is a preventative method. Allah is love as well as He is just and swift in punishment.
Secondly, you are not keeping in the will of Allah to let criminals walk free. This is no justice. Look at the repeats of these robbers; if there were stronger punishments against them they would think twice before doing this. Now, the entire society pays for it. Our tax money is going down the drain. Is this justice?
does going to Islam change anything, I live in the uk where there is islam all over the place and go to the court houses and you will see who goes there more, islam does not change anything . You talk about leaving doors, you should see who has the most security around their property.
It changes a lot, take a trip to Saudi Arabia. The UK does not have Islamic laws to protect its citizen so do not confuse a few Muslims. Yes Muslims are in court houses now than ever before because of the discrimination against them similarly to what happened to people of African descent.
It is sad to hear what is becoming of Dominica. These thugs are creating a bad name for the country. The fact remains that the crime is committed and they are free to roam the streets looking for another prey. I think the police commissioner should really take this matter seriously. Something has to be done or else it is only going to get worse. I pray for peace in my country.
Where the HECK is the police!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
No consequences, and taht’s the problem.
if u doh know they was playing domino n drinking cyass rum den something wrong with u
Citizens and business owners should arm with guns and shoot those lazy bastards first ask questions later self defence
I wish all the injured a speedy recovery.
Reading this angered me, because an elderly person was one of the victims.
Someone must know who the robbers are. One day they will pick on the wrong people and while most of us will have no pity when they get what they deserve, the ones harbouring these animals will be the ones making the most noise.
wish i could give u two thumbs up. I always say one of those days and i pray God is soon they will go after the wrong person. Hope the law will be asleep then
Are you all surprised? Whenever the environment in any country is conducive to wrong doings – stealing, cheating, lying, and other illegalities, and those corrupt acts are condoned, or excuses are made, then expect more and more and more criminal acts, armed robberies, defrauding the Treasury, forgery, embezzlement, kick-backs, money-laundering, no transparency or accountability regarding the sales of our passports. Wasn’t Dr. Severin and others ridiculed for simply expressing their candid views about the increase in crimes and criminal activities and that we must be more pro-active in dealing with such dangerous trends?
So tell me if those crimes will decrease, when from the top excuses are made, some are well protected and defended when caught red-handed in their involvment in controversial or criminal acts.
Amen
Crime like this takes part in the least corrupted nations.. What’s your point?
go hide your head up your …
Oh lord,the poor lady can hardly walk,she suffered a stroke,hm none of the robbers have grandparents hm hm,rona I think u need to hire a security guard cuz ure spot is very popular,me hm I don’t want to be there with my man eating ribs next thing some ***es just come think the robbing hm,hope ure emplyee feels better soon girl,waw I’m there every week
ALAS POOR MY SWEETHEART COROLYN AND RHONDA GOD BE WITH YOU ALL MY DEAR ONES AND MAY GOD SEND THESE ROBBERS TO THEIR GRAVES. I FEEL SORRY FOR THE RWO OTHER PEOPLE WHO GOT HURT. ALAS THAT FAMILY IS SOO SWEET WHY WOULD SOME EVEL ONES WANT TO DO THAT TO THEM. MAY YOU ALL FIND PEACE AND I WILL STOP BY SOON. GOD HELP AUNTY CARALYN RECOVER PLEASE.
dem young fellas doh want to get hard work to do. people trying to make a living and they just think they can come and steal people money. that must stop. when police catch them, dont give them bail. NO BAIL FOR ROBBERS. let dem rot in jail
99 days for the theif & only 1 for the watch man. i cant understand how some individuals want to life! is work ppl working for what they want whilce some sit on their lazy a$$e$ & steal others belonging.sad situation.
I am really sorry about all this, it seems as though armed robbery is the order of the day. These actions are the symptoms of a problem which we do not want to face. People don’t want to work for what they want, we have adopted and enabled a culture of instant gratification and hand-outs! This is the price that we are paying now for this shameless attitude. May God help and protect the hard working people of this land.
Well i must say this is happening all over the world now, things are to high, no jobs, pay is to small taxes upon taxes.DA is a beautiful country and the people are loving but we have a corrupt government and the people need money and he is full of it,we need duty free on the port also, to make it a little easier for the people. so sorry this problem the world is facing has reach my country but we that put a corrupt government there, so we that have to get read of them so things can get better.
NOW FOR THE POLICE THEY ALL OVER RUNNING DOWN GANJA AND MEN THAT IS DOING SOMETHING PRODUCTIVE TO SUPPORT THERE FAMILY AND THEY ARE NOT LOOKING FOR THIEVES. GANJA IS A GOOD INVESTMENT FOR ANY COUNTRY NOW. SO LETS GET AN OPEN EYE ON JAH HERB AND BUILD OUR COUNTRY AND WE WILL GET LESS CRIMES. SO SORRY TO THE FAMILY’S THAT THIS BRUTAL CRIMES ARE HAPPENING TO. JAH IS LOVE
We need to stop this madness cuz in time to come we the citizens of dominica wonwkt be at peace even at our homes the police force is sleeping the are sending more little people out there to harrass the citizens than solve the crimes that are happening if I have a chance to talk with the chief of police just to exchange ideas I won’t mind cuz I have children and I would want my children to grow up knowing that they don’t have to be afraid of leaving there homes ….. Police officers of the law and all law enforce people hear the cry of us dominicans cuz if so I would not mind applying for a fire arm license just to protect my family and myself at all cost ….. I am dominica and so should you
attitude reflects leadership…thats my fam…damn…even claro…:twisted:
An arsonist came forward with a confession. They lock him up for 4 years so he can keep quiet. Everything important institution has been compromised. We will continue to see the effects of our foolish choices.
AMEN TO THAT
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAMMMMMMMEEEEENNNNNNNNN
I expect these things because monkey see, monkey do…Good Night Mr Carrette.Dominica is pregnant with thieves, leaders and ordinary men/women.!
Police use to have cars patroling. where are the cars they feyforcey those cars and now they have nothing. The police need to be mroe resoponsible when entrusted with vehicles. Now there is the need for those cars especiallynow we have the chinese builing highways 67’s and interstate 20E for fellas to speed up on.
Rhonda need to caryy a gun. Is she shot in self defense and to protect her personal property she right. Not one dominican juror would find this lady guilty given adequate evidence of this threat which would be well documented by the dead masked perpertrator in her establishment. Protect yourselves. Criminals should be armed but they are. On another note, Folks in DA don’t respect old people no more?
Criminals shouldn’t be armed***
YEAH YOU RIGHT!
I THEY HAD NO ARMS THERE IS NO WAY THEY WOULD BE ABLE TO ROB
Cultural Diversity is one of the major problem facing any kind of Country that is in thhe process of development. It is clear that Dominica is facing a challenge which they never experience before, and so the Government and law enforcement must initiate laws to dealing with these types of crime before it gets out of control. What I mean’t by out of control is the fact, there are three major elements to a crime (1) Motive(2) Opportunities, and (3)Desire. Motive, they are influence to carrying on with their action, because they know the consequency for their action has little, or no effect on their life. Opportinuities, they know that the business in Dominica have little or know security, and not enough police officers patrolling either foot patrol, or MVP. Desire, Drugs use, lack of education and employment are also major factors of such behavior. There are serious steps that must be implemented immediately to terminate, or prevent such behaivor.
A. Police officer cannot under no circumstances patrol with their hands hangining down on their side, they must be will preapered to take on the challengies ahead of this Country.
B. Government must encourage Busniesses to make every effort to protect their businesses and provide a safe working environment for their staff.
C. To safe guard and encourage these busniesses Government must pass laws to discourage these types of behavior. These laws should outline with harsh punishment, to the person,(s) who breaks the law.
D. The police department should implement a new police community outreach, such as Auxiliary police department to encourage both young and adult to participate in creating a safe environment for the community. The police cannot be every where, and they cannot do it alone.
E. Businesses should be proactive say somthing if you see something, the police department should offer some kind of training, or method to protect their property, staff and their personnel.
F. The death penalty should be reviewed again.
u missed one!!! the leadership should act responsibly and be the most prominent example. why should a man who is pampered by state funds STILL BE DISHONEST??????? and we that have no comfort still have to struggle and suffer in silence while we seeing our tax monies being swindled from us?????????
Haitian is d wrong set to mess with. If they know what good for dem. They will all perish one by one. Seen this many times. Smh
By your own words Dominicans are already perishing by the hands of Haitians, since they came to DA, things start to deteriorate in the island
If by your own words what you are saying all of them need to go back to their country, they destroying their own far less for us in our island
Them Haitians bring are plague in Dominica, some Dominicans need not to pay their passage to go to Haiti any more
God will surely deal with them
they don’t need to send them prison just give some lashing in public some every one ca see their faces
Leaders need to set good examples for children and citizens to follow. When parents are corrupt,children will be corrupt.When leaders are corrupt,citizens will be corrupt. When parents are thieves,children will be thieves, When leaders are thieves,citizens will be thieves. So sad for Waitikubuli.
the police cannot do it alone they need help from the public also because if we let it get out of hand ourselves beautiful country will lost it good name
Those lazy azzzes will just sit, watch people work hard for their livelyhoods then mask themselves and come rob them. They will be caught soon, trust me on that
I WILL NOT ALLOW YOU TO TALK ABOUT THE GOVERNMENT LIKE THAT… THIS IS SOOO RUDE
the court system need to change so that when they catch those criminal they will never want to steal again, because now adays people is afraid to even walk the street because they afraid of getting rud of their hard own money please do something before it to late
I feel so sad to hear this. I feel for Rhona, her staff and her mother who suffered a stroke some years ago.
I am so fed up with these criminals picking on people who work hard to earn a legitimate living.
The Police have proven that they are incapable or don’t care too much in solving these robberies. The time will come when the ordinary citizens will have to take their protection and defence into their own hands.
I feel so strongly about this that I would advocate vigilante justice for those vagabonds who have traumatized Rhona and her family.
THE LAWS OF MY BEAUTIFUL LAND IS NOT RESPECTED, LORD WE CALL FOR JUSTICE FRM THE WICKED.
Are you serious? What the heck is happening now a days in the country? Since when nuh? stpes…so pissed to read that. Got people working so hard to make some money and you come and rub them out of it. These people got no Heart…geeez…Sigh
Hmmm……if sthg serious is not done…moi meme ka chway moon ou sav…leh you vinin ah plass moi…moi ka ani paytay boda yo avec “bullet”
Take them out permanently, when they are caught. Get rid of them by by whatever means possible.
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lol
SO ITS THE FAULT OF THE POLCIE NOW EH WOW, JUST LOOK FOR THE EASY WAY OUT AND SLAP ALL EVIL ACTS ON THE FACE OF THE POLICE WHO OF CAOURSE CANNOT BE EVERYWHERE AND WHO ALSO HAVE FAMILIES AND WHO CANNOT SEE THROUGH ANY CRYSTAL BALL TO SEE WHERE AND WHEN THE NEXT ROBEBRY IS GOING TO TAKE PLACE. WHY DONT YOU TYPE WHAT EXACTLY YOU WANT THE POLCIE TO WAKE UP AND DO BETTER PLEASE. I AM SURE SOME POLICE OFFICERS READ THESE COMMENTSA AND MAYBE YOU CAN BE LESS AMBIGUOUS AND STATE CLEARLY WHAT THE POLICE NEED TO DO BETTER OK. I WAIT FOR YOUR REPLY WOW. YOUR COMMENT IS PATHETIC NOT THE POLICE. LAY THE BUCK WHERE IT SHOULD BE OK ON THE PEOPLE WHO CHOSE THIS WAY OF LIFE NOT THE POLICE WHO ARE DOING ALL THAT THEY CAN WITH THE LIMITED RESOURCES THAT THEY HAVE TO COMBACT CRIME. BETTER YET WHY DONT YOU GET THE FBI OR CIA TO TRAIN YOUT POLICE FORCE SO THAT THEY CAN DO EXACTLY AS YOU SEE POLICE DO ON TELEVISION ON NCIS AND OTHER PROGRAMMES. ONE MORE SUGGESTION WHY DONT YOU ASK THE POWERS RTHAT BE TO INVEST HEAVILY IN SPECIALIZE TYRAINING FOR YOUR POLCIE TO EQUIP THEM WITH THE SKILLS NEEDED TO SOLVE THESE CRIMES EH WOW. STOP BLAMING THE COOKS AND START GIVING THE COOKS BETETR INGRDEIENTS TO PREPARE BETTER MEALS FOR YOUR HOME. THE COOKS CAN ONLY PREPARE WHAT YOU HAVE IN YOUR PANTRY OK WOW. STUPES.
The main duty of an officer is to protect the people. When there are recurring acts of crimes like these we will get angry and frustrated because we do not feel safe.
We want the police officers to do their JOBS. What we don’t need are traffic directors or security guards calling themselves officers of the law, because that’s what these officers seems to be, glorified security guards. We want competent police officers.
I wanted to read your article, but could not because of all the capital letters.
this haitian helped me two weeks ago at the hospital am sorry to hear what happen to the people lord save our country our young people need help too.
yea you are so right, our young ppl need hope, that they will be able to participate in and benefit from the economic activities happening in the island. if there is no hope then the young ppl will feel that they dont have a choice…. and keep in mind that it will get worse as more young men realise that they could do this and escape.
This sure is “taunting the police” they have to make a brake in this string of robberies.These are the same gang doing these robberies, it got to be.People should take note of persons who come to their business places and act like they come to do business, but seems to be checking them out, in other words, Trust no One.most likely the victims maybe know the thieves, but the thieves doe want them to see their faces.Dominica have lost it’s innocence.
I am outraged at this nonesense. I hope when police will start putting them down like rats NO family members will not be on radio crying police brutality. I’m pissed reading this. Why these pigs don’t find hard work to do or get in a boat and lose themselves in wide open waters permanently!
See what allyou do? All you send away Behanzin…in allyou moth………..
My dear Rhona I hope u get some hatians 2 work on d robbers so dat they will neva get 2 rob again. I really wish u could dat
Do not be overcome by evil but overcome evil with good. Vengence is mine, saith the Lord!
WE AL HAVE TO COOPERATE WITH THE CIVIL SOCIETY AND THE GOVERNMENT TO PUT AN END TO THESE CRIMES.
I have been looked at as being controversial and my comments have triggered a lot of speculations on dno.
We as a society have to be sober and recognise that national security issues are a moral imperative and none of us is immune from crime’s deadly sting.
We also have to take a look at the laws as theyre and give the law enfrcement officers better resources and training.
As a private citizen am prepared to assist but I shall not be part of any movement that is looking at crime as an opportunity to score political points. Too often there are persons who are happy with the rise in crime to say things about the government. I believe that such an approach is wrong. I also belive that this government needs to do much more to fight crime but using Q95 as a platform to do so is not the way forward. We have to de-politicise crime !
COME ON READERS CRITICISE ME AGAIN!
Which government are you referring to? Man if you are drunk, go and rest yourself… When the head is sick, the whole body is sick also.
You Did NOT GIVE ANY response to the criticism on what you wrote in your “COMMENTARY: The importance of God-fearing men as role models,” but you come their asking people to criticize / crucify you like you is Jesus. Boy go and answer to the accusation they saying about you on Commentary of you touching by teaching people children eh before it stick to your identity…Say something to clear your name Sir before…..
de-politicise my rear end….I feel bad for rhonda and her fam…..but when the people levay movayyy for the wrong going on at the top just how they want to kill the robbers i will be even more satisfied… if big teif get away small teif will get away too.
I hope the Commissioner of Police and other law enforcement personnel come forward and facilitate a forum to address this. Be it by radio, TV or even public meetings. The public needs to feel safe and these robberies are having the opposite effect.
god i hope they catch those suckers.rhonda im so sorry to hear that.god is in controll they will catch them.
Father in the name of your son Jesus, give us a new spirit this season. May we focus on you more and what we can get less. May we realize that each of us has a part to play in our society. Bring our leaders to their knees father, break down every idol, cast down every foe, Father wash us and let us be whiter than snow. Father may a spirit of repentance flow through this land, bring down to the ground all those who use whatever means necessary to get or remain in power. Send a revival upon govermnet and opposition, prisoner and prison guard, church member and church leader, principal and student, criminal and police officer, Father may we be parents- real parents teachign right and wrong, teaching hard work and honest pay, teaching and instilling values that will last a lifetime. Oh Jehovah I lift up my country into your hands, have your own way Father, may we seek to praise you and none else, may we recognize the ultimate sacrificial lamb that was slain so that we may have peace, eternal rest and peace in you, may we like children have faith that can move mountains. Father have your divine way in my life and in my country. We ask all this in Jesus name, Amen.
In the name of Jesus is part of the problem. Get rid of it, come to pure monotheism then we will make some headway. You cannot rid Dominica of evil by committing a worse crime of paganism. Calling on others besides Allah in worship is clear and manifest error. How can you call on Jehovah and Jesus? How many gods do you want to worship? Isn’t one Lord better than two?
Another example of the want it now syndrom
Police needs to stamp out this sh## forthwith NOW! Just whip out dose bastards! Because trust me is all down hill from here is the Police is view as inactive or toothless. Soopleh we do not need our country becoming like Jamaica, Trinidad Haiti and Guyana when it come to crime at all.
Tax payers not paying POLICE for nuffing or to kiss Skerrit dem arse!
unless that dominicans dont remove this dominica labour party government,then these things would never stop.
are you serious?? so the party promoting crime? people like you are so ignorant in politics that it have u retarded to even having the slightest common sense
All these politicians come from our loins. They didn’t drop from the sky. Allah does not change a condition of a people until they change what’s in their hearts. We raised these politicians without ethics thus they are corrupted when they get into government.
so you are one of those that will stand by and say nothing because you don’t like the party? look beyoud the words you speak. you or your family may be the next vitim. sorry you are still sour about labour party’
Plice need to beef up thier patrol for xmas . it is so sad tto hear this kind of brutal robbery in Dominica, and the thing is most time the criminal are not cut
IT IS TIME THAT THE BUSINESS HOUSES BIG OR SMALL SHOPS THINK OF INSTALLING CCTV CAMERAS.
Government should consider installing CCTC camaras. We are living in a n evil infested soceity.
so sad christmas around the corner ..I know the gov’t have u ppl brokes but that is just not the way.Hold tite Rhons
My God i getting out of that country too much senseless robberies, this place really change in the last ten years, geez!
no that’s just sad i was just at the place last friday buying ribs. Is this what Dominica is coming to.
So sad!!
ROBBERY at the top! …ROBBERY at the bottom!Oh how this country has degenerated into one where the love of money and theft(thievery),is taken to a new level..God Help Us!
We have to set an example. We are not holding our leaders accountable. We rather have roads and cars and money. We need to stop and think and ask questions and seek the Lord. We are a country of double standards- we expect our children to be honest while we rob those who pay us, rob those who are beneath us. We are a country in need of repentance and we have to find a head that is God fearing. But to chose a God fearing head we have to be a God fearing people. It has to start with us.
We need Harsh punishment for these Criminals. Not only sentence them for thieving but for emotional distress and financial burden of those who tend to suffer.
We need hard punishment not for these criminals but for ALL criminals, from the HEAD of the country down. We need to hold everyone accountable.
wow
Wow, now the robbers have taken their actions to the next level. It’s unfortunate that we do not have any form of CSI in D/ca cause from what I read, there is a lot of transfer evidence that can be collected from the persons attacked, and on the scene. I hope they catch those bastards.
The police are doing a pathetic job to prevent this.
Now HOW MANY robberies have their been since October, and now HOW MANY robberies were there BEFORE that? Almost if not none before October from what I know about.
Wake up police and do a better job!
All robbers should be shot on the spot and shoot to kill.
…until tou find out that the robber who was shot and killed was a close relative with a mental or social problem who couldn’t differentiate right from wrong…
And what about the murderers? Becuz someone is a thief does not mean you have a right to take their life.
stupid comment. if you are this ignorant you should not be posting anything at all.i guess the police are psychic now so they know where the next robbery is going to take place
This is the most flummoxing comment on this issue!!!
There is NO WAY any police department can PREVENT crime. There are many forces in the world, constantly trying to disrupt the balance of our social environment.
There are laws which govern the duties of police officers. They can arrest criminals after the crime is committed.
Ther are some “bad” priests but we still go to church. Likewise, ther are some “bad” cops, but we still need to support our police ’cause they are the ones we call on whenever a crime is committed against us.