Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit has confirmed that the police have detained people for questioning in the brutal attack at Pagua Bay Guest House that left one man dead and two other people nursing injuries.
This is according to the Associated Press (AP) who also reported that Skerrit said a team of officers is investigating the crime.
AP reported that in an interview on Tuesday the Prime Minister vowed those responsible will be punished and the incident was a rare one and should not create an impression that Dominica is a dangerous place.
Irishman Joe Costello was killed in the alleged robbery attempt outside Pagua Bay Guesthouse in Hatton Garden last Sunday night. He had been living in Dominica for nine months and was manager of Silks. The other victims of the brutal attack are Americans Rick and Alicia Davison who had been living on the island since 2007. They are the owners of the guest house.
The attack has shocked Dominicans from all walks of life and many are calling for stiffer sentences, including the death penalty, to what they see as a crime situation possibly spinning out of control.
we have the best officers in the wesley,marigot district who can investigate and make where we live in the distric a better place to live in. dont bring back the lazy ones plzzz i beg you mr commissioner.just give them good vehicles,man power n the tools to work with n they’re safe..too many useless transfers in the district.u’re too bling too see who’s not workin n who’s working.stop moving tegood officers around.. you’re rustrating them instead of building them..
hang them Mr PM…. they are worthless creatures no use on earth.
i agre
About two years ago I suggested when Skerrit falls he should be placed in a cage at the old market for all to see spit on and flogged.Admin choose not to post my comment.today we see Mubarak in a cage in cairo.Is that deja’ vu on my part or what? I hope we can soon have our skerrit ina cage like a fox or bear on displat for his evil/foolish childish/what you will at the old market soon.I can hardly wait. But will the people who are neither green blue nor red have the balls to make it happen? They are Gray.DA have too many gray people.Like Clayton says .We know who they are and they know who they are.They are in the bushes on the fences hiding.Iam am not gray and Dominican are you? LMAO
TOTALLY AGREE
Ok Mr Prime Minister…..you let your country be trash for too long! And now you have an Irishman dead and two Americans severely hurt. Aren’t you trying to improve tourism…….but the best guest house almost on the island and right by the airport has THIS happen. Seriously, these people are animals. And now you are going to have the U.S. government involved because you hurt its people. And once you piss of America its hell to pay. You have one of the best Caribbean med schools on your island that is based out of the states. That brings so much money to your island! But if Americans don’t feel safe they sure aren’t going to stay or let their children travel to go to school! Wake up Prime Minister!
Whatever Skerrit…
i totally agree. the marigot police station is the wose on island,have the officers living there for so long like they’re pigs.after repeated request by certain officers to leave but no one heard there cry.thank god for the wesley police who responded first..fix the telephone at the station make where the officers live a better place my god.they’re human beings too. too many times we say is a service they doing but if they live like shit then who are goin to protect us. shame, but i still see they do their work deligently. its been too long in the pig house,i wud have left a long time ago. wicked people.treat the people who are paid to protect us btter than that n stop blamng them for shit.. te hard working officers in the area keep up the good work you’re the best.PM take note
PLEASE BRING BACK THE DEATH PENALTY. TAKING
ONE’S LIFE IS NO JOKE TO MUCH CRIMINALS ALL
OVER THE PALCE. THE DEATH PENALTY WILL
LESSEN THE CRIMES IN DA.
what was so bad about my comment? that it was not approved?
I am the mud boy from Wesley, when the culprits ared found tried, and convicted, I the kid, will render my services for free, and glady spring lever, and let them swing on the gallous, thus, ensuring that the hang there until death!
I am a bad man, who would like to see death on their faces.
I will hang them for free oui!
Francisco Etienne-Dods Telemaque
Well, I mean when the culprits are found!
And if I am called Canadian Moomoo because if that mistake, I will, leave Canada, and come to Dominica and slap the face of the dog, who keep bothering me.
FET.
T.A . I HOPE YOU AND THE OTHER POLITICIANS WILL ALLOW THE POLICE TO SOLVE THIS CASE ON THIER OWN AND NOT TO TRY TO SAY ALL SORTS OF SPECULATIONS ON THE RADIO.
THERE ARE CREDIBLE POLICE OFFICERS IN DOMINICA BUT LAWYERS ALWAYS GET IN THEIR WAY.
SO STICKY FINGER LIARS STAY OUT.
WEBBIE POST THIS ONE
he dere buildin house y he doe send for dem forensic equipments..huh..when he build d palace n they will want tourist to visit it..if they tourist now hearin of the rapid increase in the crime rate who’s gonna visit??we need to put them behind bars!!!
As a victim of crime in Dominica, I can say from my own experience that the police have little interest or motivation in solving crimes or the punishment of criminals. This attitude comes from the top down. Until a police chief is hired from another country, who is independent and willing to shake up the force, criminals in Dominica will continue as they always have done – getting away with it.
That’s why I have very little if any confidence in the ability of the Dominica police force to solve these murders taking place at home. Many of these officers are very lax in their duty to protect and serve the public. The lack of forensic equipment on the island makes it almost impossible to solve these crimes. It would do Dominica well to have a forensic lab. I personally would take this any day over the current state palace being built.
Mr Prime Minister it is very rear in deed but this is a terrible incident that will hurt the tourist industry. I am looking at photo’s where Officer with big guns walking all over the crime scene. Don’t they know better and how to secure a crime scene. Not one word from your Police Commissioner about this incident. Why don’t you look for advise from Dominicans like me who reside abroad and have extensive law enforcement experience. I just retired from New York City Police Department where I was a supervisor in the Detective Bureau. I am certain your Police Department can used some advised in crime prevention and ways to aggressively investigate any crime the occurred.
LOOK AFTER OUR PEOPLE AND ALL GOOD THINGS WILL FOLLOW
SOCIAL PROGRAMS
SCHOOLS
WORK
ERADICATE THE PRACTICE OF TRYING TO GET ADVANTAGE OVER ONE ANOTHER..THIS IS EVIL
LOVE OF THE ALMIGHTY MUST REIGN SUPREME
Dominica is a peacefull place one crime is one to many those who commit d crimes will be dealt with I agree wit my pm we can’t judge d country on one crime its jus sad tha this brutal attact happened let’s all support for better dominica
One crime? I know you are talking about this crime, but your message is obscure. Crimes after crimes going on in Dominica. A lot of bad ones in the midst.
The truth, as many people say is, the police mainly care about ganja arrests, even if just a sliff. I was robbed in Woodford Hill. My 86 year old mother was roughed up by a young robber wearing a bandana over his face. He took our handbags from the car. I ran out of the water to help her and he had large speargun loaded and ready to be used. He held the speargun against my stomach and took about $800 US from me. After he was running away he threw back a $20EC at me. I called the police. They did not answer the phone. I drove to the police station. The phone was off the hook and the police officer came from anothr room in his underwear. He was SLEEPING. That is why the phone was off the hook! He took a report. I know who the robber was. The policen knew who the robber was. They police never went to look for him or talk to him and arrest him and get my money back. I guess the police officer was still sleepy! He never even gave me a copy of the report he took. My mother had to be treated for her wounds at the clinic. If I ever need police assistance again for whatever reason, when I call I will say that I have just found some weed. This way I can be assured that they will respond and will be there faster than a bolt of lightening. They will propably bring the whole police force and then I can tell them I’ ve been robbed amd my life was threathened.
After this we will see how serious the gov. really is on hanious crimes like this weekend.
personally we should publicly hang all involved to in order to have a smouldering effect on the flames of crime.
THE GOVERNMENT CANNOT BE SERIOUS AGAINST HNIOUS CRIME… THE GOVERNMENT CANNOT BE SERIOUS AGAINST ITSEFT
Mr PM, it is simple
greed + economic deprivation= crime.
Can someone please balance the equation to change deprivation to developement
we cant blame the pm for what them punks did
but uncle make sure WE GET OUR POUND OF FLESH FOR WHAT THEY HAVE DONE….
yes there has beena rise in criminal activity which happens whereever there is progress
lets not forget we are moving foward
PROGRESS MY RECTUM….U MEAN INFRASTRUCTURAL DEVELOPMENT AT THE COST OF ZERO SOCIO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT…. UR ALIGNMENT IS CLEAR MY FRIEND.
You have the right name my friend, when i was little and someone act or said something foolish we called him a monkey. Your statement justifies your name(moniker).
Where have you seen any real progress in Dominica since the 90s? Infrastructural development based on debt is a recipe for disaster and a sure path back to the IMF and Osterity programs. And that usually mean higher taxes and gov job cuts, same thing that is causing problem in greece right now.
You as a dominican need to educate yourself on what real economic development(progress) is…
And by the way lack of economic opportunity, lack of jobs and poverty is the main engine that drives crime and its rapid increase…
Friend
Progress is a lie. Be clear, when Dominica makes a deal with the IMF, the US, China, whatever, the big guys win, the little guys lose. The other entities want to suck the life out of Dominica just like they have everywhere. The word for this is “neo-colonialism.” It is the same old stuff in a new shiny jar. And for every dollar the lend, rest assured, they will demand ten less dollars for the good of the people. They will demand less health care, less education, less clean water, less everything because they want every one of those dollars for themselves. Look at the history of how they have done this over the past 100 years. It is the same everywhere. You can already see it happening in Dominica, OI hope the nation can collectively wake up and say no thinks to outside influences that only want what life blood it can suck from you.
Kind Regards
that is what he does not seem to understand, that while he granting favours to his fiancee and their well off family. this is what the poor local people are left with
NASSAU, Bahamas — More murders took place in The Bahamas in July than in any other month in the country’s recorded history, according to police statistics.
The murder count for July rose to 20 on Saturday morning. This month’s count exceeded the record established four months ago.
According to police statistics, the highest number of murders in one single month previously stood at 16, which was recorded in March, and before that the record was 12, which was recorded in January.
Before this year, the record stood at 11.
As noted by Sergeant Chaswell Hanna of the Royal Bahamas Police Force in his recently published book “Reducing murders in The Bahamas: A strategic plan based on empirical research”, the previous record of 11 murders was achieved four times: October 2005, December 2006, November 2007 and September 2009.
“We’ve never had [20] murders in one month,” confirmed Assistant Superintendent Anthony Ferguson.
“Obviously the police, and as a country we really have to be concerned about the amount of violence that we are having. I think that as Bahamians we have to get together and provide the information necessary in going forward to assist the police.”
The rise in murders is believed to be the result of a drug and turf war, however Ferguson did not comment on that.
According to statistics, July is usually one of the busier months as it relates to murders.
So far this year there have been 85 murders.
True, but the Bahamians are responsible for the Bahamas. They might have a higher statistic than us, but that is their problem.
Dominica is our problem and we now have an opportunity here to nip this in the bud before our problem rivals that of the Bahamas.
We should cry down and bash this crime here in Dominica because one crime here is one crime too many.
I watchin’ still….
@ Birdseye,
Let me try to balance the equation for you.
greed + economic deprivation= crime
Better Salary is inversely proportional to Greed => Better Salary = 1/Greed
Economic Growth is inversely proportional to economic deprivation => Econ Growth = 1/economic deprivation
Development is inversely proportional to Crime => Development = 1/Crime
As the increase in the main factors will decrease the inverse, eventually we will have
Better Salary + Economic Growth = Develepment
You know, people come here and start talking about human rights and no death penalty and all that blah blah.
My question is, what is so wrong with the death penalty? If a man maliciously takes the life of another, why then society cannot take his life also?
Can anyone ever dispute that an executed person ever comitted another crime against society? Some people are just predators. They look around for the weakness of other people and just prey on them. The same way that there are good people in this world, there is a small percentage of wicked people. These guys have long ago buried their conscience and humanity. What is society suppose to do with these predators?
Look now Dominica’s name is being bloodied internationally. How many more incidents does it take for society to wake up?
We have too much at stake right now to just do business as usual. We are fortunate enough right now to put a stop to that level of crime before it gets out of hand. Just look at our neighbors. Just look at what happen in Antigua – they are paying the price right now.
I watchin’ still…
QUESTION: predators arent just born. there must be some mechanism perpetuating these kinds of people in our society. we wont be solving the problem unless we identify WHYYYYY young men choose this life over a decent one. otherwise we will have alot of young men to hang…
PLEASE AM A DOMINICAN AND I LIVE ABROAD I LOVE MY COUNTRY AND I WOULD LIKE TO SEE THOSE SENSELESS BRAINLESS IGNORERANT TO LIVE OF SOMEONE ELSE LIVE LET US TAKE THIER OWN BACK THEN WE CALL IT JUSTICE.
Some of you are calling Dominica Lawless. DOMINICA IS NOT LAWLESS.
Most of you are Christians. Are you praying for Dominica,its Government and its people? If you were praying you not have called Dominica LAWLESS. Most of so called Christians are more concerned on materialistic things than finding themselves on their knees. No wonder their is an increase of horrendous crimes in this beautiful country.
IT IS TIME AS GOD FEARING PEOPLE THAT WE FIND OUR-SELVES ON OUR KNEES AND TAKE BACK DOMINICA. IT IS TIME THAT WE PRAY FOR THE GOVERNMENT NO MATTER OF PARTY AFFILIATION. IT IS HIGH TIME THAT WE “CHRISTIANS”, DO OUR COMMISSION.
prayers alone cannot save dominica
@ eagles125
You are correct. I have thought of the same thing and stated it. Furthermore, they are bent on criticizing those who post comments and bold and disrespectful enough to dictate to them and to DNO. Also there is too much criticism about the PM., as if they can do better.
You know, there is a saying: “Closer to church, further from God” and “Going to church does not make one holy.” It shows in their mannerisms and what they comment about on this Website. Yes, without being judgmental, some of them are not genuine Christians; only in words. God who knows and reads hearts knows this too well. Their attitude gives them away.
Pray that next time God dulls the blade of an attacker so he can’t hack off someone’s head? Pray that God puts more police on the ground and speeds up their response time? Prayer means nothing. It’s a good way to make yourself feel better but it’s really nothing more than thinking happy thoughts. Dominicans need to improve their society; God won’t do it for us, and God won’t even intervene so much as a mortal man will to stop a crime in progress.
u believe in God but yet says…. prayer means nothing….are u for real… crime will occur for we live in an evil world… but to say prayer means nothing and it just a feel good occurrence…. then u are wrong n need some prayer
I’ll tell you what, you pray and I’ll go find a unicorn to ride. We’ll meet here right at half past impossible mmokay?
Praying, really? Stop being retarded.
untill the powers that be gets drastic with these criminals they will continue to perpetrate suck atrocities with the intentions they will always get away with a slap on the hand..my philosophy is an eye for an eye..you need to send a clear but strong message..if you take a life then yours will be taken..this thing of having murder cases for years before being heard while tax payers have to be ensuring that those bastards are well fed in prison must stop..i think once there is indisputable proof that the ones in custody are responsible i say fast track their trial and execution..until you start executing those S.O.Bs they wont change..they play bad out in the streets but just let them know they only have 1 more day to live and you’ll see how much of a baby they are.
if you have a son. teach him right, because he too can also become one of those. SOB’S U TALK ABOUT. it is our sons who are committing these crime so i ask you to take that into consideration. we must seek to make a decent life more appealing to our young black males.
i dont think that our sons would willingly embrace this type of life. if we think objectively we will see that there is more to this than meets the eye.
uuuu, the boss himself is speaking. He finally seems to show interest in crime. I wonder if this has anything to do with the fact that the German government is putting big pressure on him and his fellows.
International eyes are watching you. Travel safety alerts are being drafted. Every blow against tourists will eventually hit the tourism industry and the folks depending on it.
Well done, robbers. You make sure many more people lose their jobs. What are they going to do then? Robbery seems a prospering field of activity… i wonder where Dominica will be in a few years.
that dominican german not easy eh he doesnt give up now,
that german dominican now easy heeheehee
Read this from a Dominican who resides in Canada: Just as Mexico. Recently many Canadians and I suppose also Americans have been murdered in Mexico and elsewhere. Canadians are being warned and cautioned about visiting Mexico. I have no intentions of visiting Mexico.
I also heard of two women who were on a visit were murdered over the weekend. I am trying to rack my brains to recall if they occurred in Argentina.
The devil is rampant in the world. Those who practice wickedness are the devil’s advocate and his followers. They are under his yoke.
It appears that nowhere is safe. Luck and chance I suppose. We need to worship God and pray to Him for protection.
People from every walk of life, religious or not, get killed and sadly so. Yet we must ask God for His Divine help.
As a religious song: “I will serve the Lord and if God should choose my life I lose, though my foes may slay me I will serve the Lord.”
MR PM TOO LITTLE TOO LATE THE MINUTE YOU HEARD THE NEWS YOUR COMDEMNATION SHOULD HAVE BEEN HEARD WORLD WIDE. BUT AGAIN EVERY TING NICE DOMINICA . BULL SH** THE DAMN COUNTRY IS GOING TO HELL IN A HAND BASKET AN YOU THE PM IS TO BE BLAMED. WHAT YOU THING YOUR PEOPLE ARE WATCH,
DNO PLEASE PUBLISH MY COMMENT,
Shut up you IDIOT!!!!
damn idiot.
EVERY WRONG DOING IN DA YOU ALL BLAME THE PM.
PEOPLE LIKE YOU THAT MAKE DA YOU BAD.
Dear Mr Skerrit,
Thank you very much for your long-awaited comments on this outrageous crime. I honestly hope that you read the comments posted on this article, and all the connected articles so that you can measure the depth of feeling in the country that is being experienced not only by your fellow Dominicans, but by those of us “outsiders” who are lucky enough to be living in Dominica.
I agree that this type of crime can be categorised as “rare”. i.e. the cold-blooded murder of a non-National in a robbery. HOWEVER, if you broaden the category, to say violent robbery with a weapon, the you would find that this type of crime is being committed on almost a daily basis. But I suspect asking the police for statistics will not bear this up, because it appears that many police are not interested in this type of crime unless it is directly drug related.
This is what these comments are trying to tell you.
For example – the case of the German Tourist, kidnapped and held at knifepoint, and who gave enough evidence to convict the assailants, but finds nothing has been done.
Also, I hear some tourists were recently held up in an attempted robbery in the Carib Territory by a masked man who was overpowered when locals realised his gun was fake. This man was seen drinking in a bar later the same day by one of the locals.
Then I hear a Peace Corps Volunteer was robbed at knifepoint at Emerald Pool and no one has been caught, and despite several occurrences of crime at that location, there are no notices to tourists to be on the alert.
Actually, every issue of the Chronicle has mention of a murder – and for an island with 60,000 inhabitants, this is way too much.
If you ask me (and, yes, I know, no one is actually asking!) then the main issues are getting the police to do an effective job, report each crime and put resources into apprehending criminals, and the next issue is to educate children, and especially in the villages outside Roseau, that violence is not an acceptable outcome to an argument. And if they want something, they must earn it – not beg for it or steal from another. I do know what I am talking about: I am a volunteer teacher, and I see the children copying the action of their parents and using violence, instead of other actions to resolve disputes between themselves.
I thank you very much for allowing me and others like me to live in your beautiful country. I don’t have much money, but I try to show my gratitude on a daily basis by helping children, local farmers, donating to local charities, etc, and I know many others in the same position (like Rick and Alicia who do such a lot for their community) who do the same. I don’t want thanks, but I certainly do not want to live in fear.
If you are reading this, then thank you very much for your time, Mr Skerrit
agree 100% Sandw.
Why has violent crime increase in Dominica? Maybe we should learn from other countries that are solving these issues successfully.
Violent crime likely increased for several reasons. The introduction of crack cocaine and the accompanying crimes associated with drug sales and addiction. At the same time, the U.S gun market was flooded with cheaper, but more lethal handguns that frequently found their way into the hands of Dominicans. Juveniles are also likely affected by the prevalence of single-parent families and inadequate parental supervision after school. Finally, extensive research has shown the impact of media violence on the development of aggressive attitudes and behavior.
How the USA is successfully tackling violent juvenile crime.
According to FBI Uniform Crime Reports, juvenile arrests for violent crimes, including murder and nonnegligent manslaughter, forcible rape, robbery, and aggravated assault homicide have declined significantly since the early 1990’s. Juvenile arrests for these violent offenses have been fairly stable in recent years.
Why did violent juvenile crime decline?
Reports of both violent crimes and thefts have declined substantially since the early 1990s.Violent juvenile crime declined for a number of reasons. The nation’s economic improvement meant more jobs for young adults and single parents. Several improvements in law enforcement, such as community policing, a reduction in the crack cocaine market, and restrictions on youth gun access, helped reduce the amount of violent juvenile crime. Also, the massive increase in school and after-school programs allowed youth to participate in more constructive activities.
DRUGS. VIOLENT TV. UNEMPLOYMENT.NO ACTIVITIES FOR YOUTH.
Good contribution! I hope the powers that be take note.
Where was the voice of the PM when the brutal attempt at murder on a former magistrate was orchestrated last December? His silence then was loud and embarrassing. No doubt the killers of today may have taken comfort from the lack of outrage from the political leadership.
Well, guess what? The chickens have come home to roost as they always do. People see crime in high places that go unsolved, including acts of corruption by the political leadership . If these kinds of crime go unpunished it is not surprising for the public to conclude that they can get away with other kinds of crime since law enforcement is selective and rarely applied to those with political connections.
The PM has himself to blame in this breakdown in law and order because, truth be told, he has not set a high moral and legal tone for the country.
I know exactly where there is a crack house in Lagon, Portsmouth. Why do I know?
Because it is right there in public near to a swiss style restaurant owned by a local business man.
Close it down now.
Dominica needs a state of the art Forensic Lab, and the Government needs to send more persons to study Forensic Crimilogy. I do believe there are perons who have studied criminology and I would like to know what are they currently doing now/ are they employed in their fields? Hon: PM I beleive that the Police Department needs restructuring. In every district there should be Criminioloist working so that, when ever there is a crime , the evidence will not get tappered with by police men who are not trained in criminal evidence and may distrub the crime scene. That should be the new project Governmnet is undertaking because we are in the development stage and we want to protect Dominica image by thugs who think they can get away with crimes because of the lack of resources by the Police Department. I donot blame any one but the murders and thieves. Now is the time to get funding for a Forensic Lab.
@Pinky yes it may seem like one murder to you, it is one murder too many. if we sit back and do nothing Dominica will not be suc the great place to vacation. would you make such a statement if it was a family member of your that had lost their life so senselessly. If it were you and your life ended in the same fate should people just look at it like oh its only one life lost. every life is valuable. The population is not that big we should not be living like savages. We cannot turn a blind eye because none of us are immune. whatever happen to the days when people could truly empathasize with what each other is going trough . our society seems so hardened i’ts this attitude that it is not me it happen to so oh well. very sad
what can he do other than just talk about it he think he is god nuh if they never cath them people he cant do shit about it so best he shut his mouth and concentrate on what he can do that is help the people in layou area
Its a really sad situation,i think the government needs to take a tougher stance on crime.Tourism is very fragile. Its not today crimes are being committed on tourist especially especially in north.Yet we have a task force only patrolling roseau and the south looking for drugs,these hideous crimes. Apparently those people were robbed and called the police, now we have the death, Has any one been apprehend for the kidnap of the German?? They quick to respond when drugs. Yet these crimes hurt our economy more than anything
we have been having violent crimes, including murder in Dominica for the past few years. Last year we had 7 in a week. We are still saying the place is not bad. I think we are in denial. The past few years the criminals have been getting away with these crimes when our justice system does not have the guts to put them away. Now it has happen to a non local we worry about our reputation. AS far as i am concerned our reputation has been messed up already by Dominicans who commit these violent crimes at home and abroad. Recently one magistrate takes herself away from a case because she is friends with the familly of a gunslinger. what does that tell you? I want to see when we plan to get tough and quit all the talking.
A heinous crime has been committted and it deserves the full extent of the law. Right now many folks are emotional, and understandably so. But let’s not be irrational.
For instance, some have asked to unleash the police against “the thugs”; “shoot on sight” a la Sl.Lucia; “hang them quickly”; “have judges that show no mercy”; etc. When the dust settles and all is clear, can we imagine what monster we are creating?
Not too long ago about 50% of the comments called for chaos and the violent overthrow of the government. Can you accomplish this without breaking the law? (I am struggling to leave out without murder). What should the police do then since you now want to give them carte blanche to execute thugs on site? You are obviously angry about the potential loss of foreign investment because of this crime. Are you also angry about the potential loss of foreign investment as a result of the Brisbane fiasco? I have no opinion on the matter; I’m just asking.
I only want to say that cooler heads should prevail and let the law be applied accordingly. Whatever we create now may come back to bite us in the ass. By the way, how many of us supported the blocking of the road in the north east last week? It was probably a legitimate protest, but others may view it as lawlessness. The hostile environments we create are not viewed favourably by the powers that be. So I’ll repeat; be careful what you ask for in your emotional and irrational state of mind.
THIS PIC OF SKERRIT IS INAPPROPRIATE FOR THE MESSAGE BEING CONVEYED, DNO SHOULD HAVE USED ANOTHER INSTEAD OF THIS ONE WITH SUCH A BIG SMILE ON HIS FACE
but is smile he smiling, in his good time we giving him….
Like he have anothoer picture. Isn’t that all he does nuh? Always smiling for camera like things things so great while the country deteriorates.
It is not rare for acts of violence to occur on the island. How can he really think it is?
bring back Tihanzin
What a pack of lies. This was not a robbery attempt. This was a brutal murder and the perpetrators took a few things as an after thought. Prime Minister… Dominica has become a dangerous place. Don’t lie to get unsuspecting tourists to come here. It is a desperate place. Just look at Roseau it has become a pit. Green Goo in the drains, You cannot walk down the street without beggars accosting you. Tell the truth. The beauty of this country is still here but the sweet place it used to be is no more.
YOU ARE SO ABSOLUTELY CORRECT SIR
JUST LAST MONTH I HAD THAT SAME REALIZATION:
THE BEAUTY IS STILL THERE, BUT THE PEOPLE SUCK; THEY HAVE BECOME RUTTEN AND SHALLOW, UNSPIRITUAL AND MATERIALISTIC… THE THIRD ELEMENT IS LOST, EVEN AS THE TREES REMAIN
WHO IS GOING TO PUNISH THEM MR. MUBARAK, YOU?
OR THE COURTS.
MY GOD! I HOPE THESE GUYS DON’T GET CAUGHT WITH RED SHIRTS ON…’CAUSE U KNOW IS LEGAL TECHNICALITY THAT STARTING TO WORK
this is just chatter,because of public cry out for something from the admin guys of this land….its just a excellent piece of hollywood acting…haha…
slow off the block, this doesnt show any kind of hope at all.
@ pinky. While i agree with the fact that Dominica is still the best place as you say. try not to make it sound like just one situation cause it’s not and more can happen especially if criminals get away all the time.
Try not to send the wrong message.
where do u all get this thing that Dominica is the best place to vacation? where are the tourist safe zones in Dominica, what secluded beach can a native not to mention a tourist feel save rto just relax and watch the sunset?
Be serious, untill they increase security for visitors, Dominica is no better that anywhere else….. Natural beauty is from God, The society has to do the rest.
I support stiffer penalties on crime in my country. I believe that there should be a zero tolerance on crime and the law enforcement should work tirelessly in bring these perpetrators down. It is time that these guys get something to think about that if they are caught for the crime that they are planning, there will be no mercy upon them. They have to think twice before doing those stupid things. This is no way to earn a living – Robbery and in the same time taking someones life. It leaves a bitter taste you know. Now crime is every where but we have to as a nation with a very small population do our best. How can the population be so tiny and crime rate is escalating? Isn’t is alarming? We are tired of talking and advising those in the position to make things happen and they just do not listen or just lazy. Please Leaders, Take a positive step. Investigators should not sleep until they send a clear message to all criminals. I hate it.
all this boils down to government. the government have to much of relaxed attitude when it comes to the public safety. this needs to stop what are the parlimentery reps , and the pm needs to step up to the plate. something so hideous must never happen again, An island with such a small population should not have these sort of issues. what happened to the days where you could trust people , where neighbors looked out for each other.Everyone both abroad and in Dominica is so saddened and upset about this.I heard that Rick is in ICU get him out of Dominica and send him where he can receive the proper medical care , do not let this man die.
One question?
Why isn’t there one emergency phone system for the police, fire and hospitals. Isn’t that just so basic. Don’t you think you should be able to call the police station or hospital and have someone answer the phone. A professional who can disperse information. If that was the Case Joe might still be alive. Government!!! get your priorities in order. If you have a dignitary in the “state Palace” I hope he brings his own emergency medical team, other wise he may die right here waiting for the someone to pick up the phone.
dominica is still the best place on earth to spend your vacation. one situation should not judge our country.
Do you rteally feel safe vacationing in Dominica?
YES PEOPLE CAN VACATION SAFE IN DOMINICA BUT PLEASE TALK TO YOUR TUGS THAT ARE GOING AROUND AND ROBING PEOPLE WHEN THEY COME TO RELAX IN A PEACEFUL COUNTRY!!!!!
the question is, DO YOU FEEL SAFER ANYWHERE ELSE????
THE QUESTION IS, DO YOU FEEL SAFER ANYWHERE ELSE?!?
Yes with no doubt compared to anywhere else
One situation? Where have you been? How many must be attacked, raped, robbed and murdered in this island before you act?
Nice sentiment Pinky, but how do you know? How many places have you been to spend a vacation?
so how many incidents do you think are necessary to ope your eyes to reality?
After I had been beaten by masked robbers and been held hostage, I was told I am a single case.
After the Emerald Pool robbery a few days ago, people were told about a “single situation”.
How many single situations does it need until one is allowed to sum up?
The death penalty is on our Law Books, these laws should be implemented. I would like to see what type of defence are those Criminal Lawyers would be puting up for those thugs , if and when they are brought before the Courts. Would they be contemplating a guilty verdict but insane?
insanity my arse these worthless waste of sperm should be hung no damn trial , the greedy lawyers will come running ,money to be made on misery,BRING BACK HANGING TO HELL WITH HUMAN RIGHTS N ITS BULL SHIT,WHEN YOU TAKE A PERSONS LIFE YOU GIVE UP YOUR RIGHTS TO EVERYTHING. THE LAWS IN DOMINICA NEEDS TO BE FIXED TOO MUCH DAMN REPEAT OFFENDERS ON THE STREETS.
The death penalty is begging to be returned to the shores of Dominica!!! This is getting out of hand!!! Stockfarm is too good a place for these cold blooded serpents, devils walking the land. Bring back the death penalty!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I hope this is not drug related.
The country need stronger laws, stiffer sentences. These criminals are taking things for a joke. Taking one’s life is no joke and after that walking the streets because he/she is on bail. The lawyers are also jokers, but the joke will be on them.
Regardless of whether the situation is actually “spinning out of control”, the death penalty remains as a necessary measure to keep a civilization civilized.
It is not the exercise of the punishment itself, It’s the concept of consequences, that NEEDS to be adapted.
I’d like to see just how “humane” the humanitarians can be when THIS happens to their families.
It is high time that the government of Dominica see it fit that the death penalty be put back into law. What are we waiting for? Any how you put it, these type of crime definitely leaves a negative stain on the image of Dominica. And now i’m thinking if i should ever visit again.
no comments on that one dominicans, if it was something to do with politics u would have heard u all.but pm punish does who are involved and i must say thats a bad name for Dominica.shame,shame,shame.alas.when pple doh come and invest again in dominica blame it on the pm and the government but god will punish u all
the police men in dominica are not doing their jobs, they are only after drugs.U bring a complain to them n all they do is to take the report n that’s it.So many complains n yet the police do nothing to stop some of the crime.I think the prime minister should be harder on the policemen for them to do their job.
The vagabond(s)who are found guilty of this horrific crime ought to be executed by the state in the quickest possible time.
It is about time the state get serious and unleash ‘shock and awe’ punishment on the rogues and tyrants among us who commit crimes. These unwanted elements of society ought to be the ones living in utter fear and not the law abiding citizens of the land.
WE REALLY NEED TO DO SOMETHING IN DOMINICA BRING BACK HANGING TOO MANY PEOPLE DOING CRIME AND GETTING AWAY WITH IT
That comes as a surprise to you people? Are u serious? The country is a bloody mess, people are desperate. They live in a hand out society so they feel entitled. If the hand isn’t stretched out they’ll go and take. SO whatever this is just the beginning ssorry to the family of the deceased. Not surprised if they pack up and leave. I am ashamed as a Dominican but this is what Dominica has come to. Lack of leadership from all sides.
LAWLESS
we really hope that the real people are apprehended and punished for that sort of cruelty. however that promise by the p.m
might just cause the police to have a knee jerk response.
HMMM! I KNOW THE INOCENT WILL PAY FOR THE GUILTY.THAT PROMISE FROM THE P.M JUST SPELL POLICE BRUTALITY TO GET A CONFESSION.
mr p.m we need an up grade in the police force and state of the art crime lab to slove such crimes where faces are not seen.
I hope this incident will bring a powerful beam light on Dominica! Oh The ginny seems to be getting out of that bottle! I am listening and watching! It would be remiss of me though not to ask. What about the DON Emmanuel case Skerrit? Do you feel the same way about your fellow Dominica? Your citizen?
Not just punishment, brutal punishment if you ask me.
Cecil’s murder was robbery, they say. He was living with the owner of Hibiscus valley Inn, but her son was in charge. Now Silk’s have robbery with murder????? Too much the same, too close to the last murder. Ok people, wat u tink????????? Comments please!!
Its s sad that we have to through this as much as we want the hang man back it will never happen cause the europeans dont want the hanging in country’s any more now its dam if u do dam if u dont if u do they will not give any assistance if u dont and things like this happen they will boycut u any way to tha family am sorry for your loss we dominicans prayers are with u.
So funny that these horrible crimes happened right next door to Hibiscus Valley Inn where Cecil James was murdered. I can give more explanation if police want. Maybe I wrong, but now I thinking
competition maybe the motive.
That’s not funny but utter nonsense !! These crimes will have a serious impact on the tourist industry, especially stay-over tourists. Will an investor risk not having any stay-over tourist at his/her establishment because of your perceived competition? What makes you think that guests will flock to The Hibiscus Inn which is right next door to the crime scene, according to you? The entire country will feel the impact, but more so, the north east.
PS: I do not know the owners of Hibiscus Inn nor Silk.
Well, I know them, so that is my perception and so do many other people.
Let me repeat: this type of crime deserves the death penalty. The Court must act in a decisive manner. And the State must hang!
what about those that firebombed the aged folks home!!!!!???????
I am encouraged that the PM has dedicated resources to this seemingly senseless attack, but like many of my compatriots are saying, it is not sufficient to just make an arrest. There has to be detailed and thorough investiagtive work, lest some money hungry lawyer find holes in the case.
Find all those responsible and let them experience what it feels like to know you are going to die. Justice will only be served when those responsible can no longer breathe!
I make no apologies for my statement!!!!
If what I hear is true, The three taken in for questioning are all from Wesley and one who is about twenty-four has already murdered at least one individual even as a student at St Andrews High School. Another is in his forties and the other is in his thirties all of whom have already been incarcerated. These are therefore hardened criminals with little hope of rehabilitation. If they are tried and found guilty, we need to get firm with these criminals and resume capital punishment!
No matter what others say, In our context, it may well serve as a deterrent. When I grew up in Dominica in the 60’s through the 80’s, we had only three recorded murders, Tilson murdering Vernon and Trevy murdering Bruney in the veille case area and the murder of the tourist for which Desmond Trotter and Roy Mason were questioned and tried . In the last decade the number of murders in Wesley alone has been mindbuckling.
With a population of about 60,000, if the country can make examples of these malcontents by sending them to the gallows, as barbaric as it may seem, it may be a tangible deterrent to crime. So Mr Prime Minister let us take a bite out of crime and ensure the perpetrators will never harm another human being.
Agree……….And the Government must invest in hiring some Crime Professionals to help solve these crimes and the other unsolved crimes/murders we had. And how can a country let people who do nothing positive for the country take lives of people who are trying to help bring development to Dominica? Few men destroying an entire country’s name and reputation? We shouldnt allow this……..
Well this time when they should go back in for life never to see daylight again, maximum security eat, shit and sleep in their cells 24/7.
mr prime minister due respect to u sir but as a labourite i am appealing to you to reinstate the death penalty as soon as posibly to many killings goes without punishment we need stiffer penalty more powers to the police more crime fighting resources more paid informant reinstate tiyani behanzin the entire north an north east was happy with the stiff sentencing of the so call criminals people was afraid to do a lot of things because tiyani was there if u are not going to reinstate him bring someone with the same balls like him the time to act is now death penalty all the way please please please mr pm
and what will the death penalty do??? Look at america. Only western country with a death penalty yet they have the most violent crime
MR PRIME MINISTER DOMINICA IS NOT A DANGEROUS PLACE? WE ARE WELL ON OUR WAY SIR IF YOU HAVNT STUCK UR HEARD OUT AND SMELL THE STINCH OF CRIME IN OUR AIR….
I BEG TO ASK….
WHY DOES THE GOVERNMENT SEEK TO SEPERATE POLICE OFFICERS WHO ARE WORKING IN TEAMS AND ARE DEDICATED TO FIGHTING THE DRUG TRADE IN DOMINICA?
WHY DOES THE GOVERNMENT SEEK TO TRANSFER ANY POLICE OFFICER WHO DOES HIS WORK WITHOUT SEEING POLITICAL COLOURS?
WHY DOES THE GOVERNMENT SEEK TO DESOLVE AND IMPLANT PEAPLE WHO WILL TAKE DIRECT ORDERS FROM HIGH RANKING GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS IN THE DRUG SQUARD..S.S.U…C.I.D AND CUSTOMS DEPARTMENT?
WHY IS IT THAT YOUR GOVERNMENT IS TRYING ITS BEST TO KEEP MR BEHANZIN AWAY FROM THE COURTS? IS THERE SOME GOOD BENIFIT YOUR GOVERNMENT STANDS TO RIP FROM CRIME RISE IN DOMINICA?
WHY DOES IT SEEM LIKE THE DRUG CARTELS AND DRUG DEALERS IN DOMINICA ARE PROTECTED BY A TEAM OF LAWYERS AND HIGH RANKING GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS?
WHY DOES YOUR GOVERNMENT SEEK TO DESTROY ANYONE WHO SEEKS TO INVESTIGATE FRIENDS OF “THE GOVERNMENT” FOR MONEY LAUNDERING?
MR PRIMEMINISTER IF YOU DID NOT KNOW…CRIME IS PEAKING IN DOMINICA AND GETTING WORSE….WE NEED OUR TOP COPS RE-ENSTATED IN THIER TACTICAL ROLES AND NOT HIDDEN SO THAT YOU CAN BENIFIT FROM THE CRIMAL ACTIVITIES!!!!!
THE DRUG SQUARD NEEDS TO PATROL..THE COAST GUARD NEED TO PATROL….S.S.U NEED TO BE ON ALERT…THE CUSTOMS OFFICIALS NEED TO PATROL…ALL WITHOUT POLITICAL INFLUENCE!!!!DOMINICA NEEDS A CLEANSE….ITS STEERING US IN THE FACE WITH ALL THESE FACELESS CRIMES WE KEEP HIDDING BEHIND!!!!
DOMINICA IS GETTING WORSE PEAPLE….LIKE A DRUG ADDICT….THE MORE WE DENY IS MORE IT GETS WORSE….I JUST DONT SEE WHY THE GOVERNMENT KEEPS FIGHTING THOSE WILLING TO FIGHT THE PROBLEMS AND WATCHING THE PROBLEM FLURRISH….ITS AMAZING…
THANK YOU D.N.O
The judges need to be harder on those criminals and make an example of them .bring back capital punishment.i support the prime minister find them and kill them, hang them in the old market on a saturday at 12 noon.
Very good PM we were long awaiting a statement from you.That the whole essence of good governance taking the lead.
kill them
I agree with you PM, those Ba^%&*ds must be severely punished.
wow skerro….. give them the strong arm of the law…. by the way…. get a better barber nah…. ur hairline needs some serious straightening….
Yeah… dats a messed up hairline. lmfao!
all u not easy u know, anyway some good comic relief. hahaha
mr p.m THIS IS RARE IN DOMINICA REALLY??