Lawmen are investigating a case of alleged attempted suicide which took place in the country’s second town of Portsmouth.
The incident occurred at about 7:30 am on Tuesday, December 1, 2015.
Sergeant Pellam Jno Baptiste, of the Public Relations Committee, said the 28-year-old of Petite Savanne was found in a kneeling position in an apartment at Glanvillia, with one end of a bed sheet tied around his neck and the other end tied to a burglar bar of a window.
“He was transported to the Reginald Fitzgerald Armour Hospital at Portsmouth where he received medical attention before being transferred to the Accident and Emergency Department of the Princess Margaret Hospital where he was seen by a medical doctor and admitted,” he said.
“Investigations are ongoing,” Jno Baptiste added.
I am very sorry for the man because who body knows what his going and furthermore he is from Petite Savanne makes matters worst. God you are the only one who knows please see him through
Labouroflove you are a very sick person. Is there anything else unrelated to politics ghat could be the cause for this person to attempt such a thing.
Shame on you and God bless that awful tongue of hours. Are you Dominicans not fed up wigh Labour do this UWP do this i say grow up, Show some empathy
The victim’s name was not publised
Something is very fishy here. The question is: why would a Labourite want to take his or her own life. Dominica is great for Labourites! We do not have to worry about anything with our precious and compassionate Supreme Leader at the helm. Food, money, clothes, houses, cars and jobs are not a problem for us. We are blessed…our party is in power and will be in power for as long as we live. So…why would a Labourite want to take his own life? It does not make sense at all. Anything that became stressful or worrisome could have been taken to our blessed Labourite pal. rep. or directly to the Great and Wonderful Supreme Leader himself and it would be addressed promptly and efficiently. Is it that some Labourite comrades still don’t understand how sweet they have it in Dominica. It is a blessing to be red at this time on our Nation’s history. Labourites, comrades, friends, take care of yourselves and enjoy life. Dominica belongs to you!
right now he need a counseler to help him
putting name showin face is not important what is important now isfor us to pray for all living in this country young and old .erika pass destroy Pettitte savanne so bad maybe he lost everythink and dont know how he making it back our brains are very sensitive so that alone could be a headache ok respect
If DNO did not modify or edit this original story, then I must conclude that we seem to have a serious literacy problem with some of those contributing here. Hopefully they would have left the country a long, long time ago.
We must feel sorry for him and hope he recovers, gets help and counseling.
Life could be tough. Situations could be disappointing. One has to be extremely strong of faith and character to put up with life’s problems and hardships.
I hope when he recovers, he is also instructed in godliness.
Life’s problems may appear to be everlasting but they are only temporary. If he practice the faith and prayed to God to assist and relieve him of his problem, he probably would not have resorted to this.
There could be more than anyone could ever fathom. He has family and friends. How caring are they, etc.? What about him? What type of life he lived prior to this? There are many questions to be asked and answered prior to assuming and concluding.
One thing, fellow D/cans, something which all of us should consider and always keep in mind: “There but for the grace of God go I.”
I hope this man will fully recover, never to try this again. May God assist him.
Ppl please read carefully. The name identified in this article is the name of the public relations officer….Sgt Jno Baptiste. The name of the victim is not indicated at all.
The name of the boy was there when the story was first published. This is the edited version.
The name was removed. I read the story when it was first posted and it was on there. Do you really think that people would ask why is the name published if we had not seen it?
DNO removed it. It was there.
The victim’s name was there it was removed.
Dno am awaiting the fiasco with the opposition leader in the house …you guys ent got it yet?
How possie? Possie name tired be in story eh now
Lord have mercy on us and on the whole world. Amen
We have a right to know who is suicidal amongst us. You just never know. It’s like living next to a volcano.
You’re living next to nine of them your whole life. So what? You all just like gossip. The world is round.
Put yourself in their shoes. It would be very difficult to recover with the stigma. Also a mental scar lasts much longer than a physical scar. And lastly, we should be much more concerned as to what pain the person must have been going through that made them think and feel that suicide was the only way out. Lets send some prayers to this person and the many others who are suffering physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually. ;
You should be more worried about those that are homicidal and violent. Those are the ones you party with and raise up for being “badman”. Hypocrites
What is the name of the Guy?
you people not easy he could have lost it all in Petite Savanne, friends, family, Livelihood and is depressed cause he not seeing his way. think first before you comment.
DNO why is his name published. I guess the person who wrote the article ha no connections with the guy so it makes no difference to you, But guess what you just made ….. situation worst. Congratulations TEAM DNO.
Because the police gave his name educate your self before you shoot off your mouth this is a news website. It its news it will make news jeez! You only like to read about people who you not connected to, I see
that not his name that the name of the hospital in Portmouth
Oh boy! Mr. Officer he attempted and was not successful. His name should have been omitted for the sake of privacy. #my50cents.
Where are you people seeing the name of the person????/sigh….please read carefully…..don’t just comment for commenting sake.
Well you read the damn story late. The name was there at first.
the article was edited and the name removed.
But y put the name of some one who attempted suicide and not publish that of a man who is a rapist.?
We so bamsi now that we know his name we want to see what he looking like. Now seriously speaking where is the sensitivity, confidentiality, and empathy for people who are depressed. Why publish his name? Big mistake. I hope he gets ALL the counseling he so rightly deserves. Hold on my boy, you are not the only one with problems. Just take one day at a time. I wish him and his family God’s guidance to overcome this situation.
I don’t think the brother wanted to kill himself I suppose he wanted some attention to his problems ASAP
You cant just assumed that the fellow wanted attention to his problems…. this seems like it was intentional and that attempt wasn’t successful. Wasn’t his time to go.. at least thank God that he’s still alive and he can get the help he needs to move forward with his life.
Hush your mouth bigger if you know not what you speak of. The intention was clear and I pray he gets the help he needs before he tries it again. you think when people destitute and see no way out all that talk matters to them?
Oh no Jermel Moses, people really losing hope in this, we need a new pm… in this country…..100+8++200+70+400+200=888 8 (the Infinity “Sign”) is the only number that appears the same backwards, upside-down and mirror-reflected.
“Jesus Christ, the same Yesterday, Today and Forever”~ Hebrews 13:8
I add 9078 how did you miss 110?
Jesus_Was_A_Captalist is not good @ math. geroge bush was better than U
Are you serious???!!!! What does needing a new Pm have to do with a guy trying to kill himself…. everything DOES NOT have to be political….
Why mention the quotation from Holy Scripture when you use such a name? Are you not a hypocrite? It appears you are neither here nor there. You do not have a mind of your own and you are a superstitious person at that who believes in nonsense – what which makes no sense and cannot assist anyone.
why is the guys name published? I mean we need to help and give all the care and support to this guy not expose is weakness to the World. OMG!
I totally agree
\DNO no offense but this is not news. You are aggravating the young mans problems. Imagine the young man recovering and knowing that his problems are online for the world to see. Dealing with this problem in the community is bad enough – two communities. Out of the goodness of ones heart delete this story GIVE THE YOUNG MAN A FIGHTING CHANCE TO DEAL WITH HIS ISSUES AND HOPEFULY MAKE IT. I know there are people who made it through attempted suicide and are successful. This is helping destroy someones life. I doubt this is your main objective.
Certain news media organisations do not report suicides.
You all don’t read???!! Where in the article does it give the name of the individual???????
Jeez man! The name given was that of the police officer who was reporting on the matter, Sgt. Pelham Jno-Baptiste and the name of the hospital, Reginald Fitzgerald Armour!
I think that is a very sensitive issue and the name of the person should be withheld from publication.
The name of the individual wasnt published!!! Read the damn article man, shate.