Government senator Gregory Riviere, has condemned an act of violence which resulted in the death of Chinese national, Zhang Zhaopeng.
Zhaopeng succumbed to injuries sustained to his head during an incident in Marigot on February 22, 2022.
“As a resident of Marigot and a minister of state in the Ministry of Blue and Green Economy, Agriculture and National Food Security, I, Gregory Riviere, condemn in the strongest possible terms the acts of violence and aggression which has led to the death of one Chinese national,” he said in a statement. “I am deeply saddened to hear of his passing and extend my sincere condolences to the Chinese Ambassador and the entire Chinese community here in Dominica.”
According to Riviere, this alleged isolated incident is by no way a reflection of the nature of the people of Marigot.
“Our people are generally peaceful, loving and welcoming, however, one act of violence or senseless killing is one too many.”
He urged all groups and organizations to reject violence.
“There is absolutely no place in our beautiful country for such an act of brutality,” Riviere remarked.
Meanwhile, he called on residents to remain calm and continue to pray for the community.
“Let us stand up and let our voices be heard on matters of peace, love and togetherness,” he urged.
Riviere added, “May God bless the people of Marigot; may God bless Dominica.”
Police sources told Dominica News Online (DNO) on Wednesday that they had launched an investigation into the matter and some individuals were in police custody assisting with the investigation.
Servant serving his colonial master… and this is what this group of men and women who run our government has brought us as a people too… SLAVERY! to date not a mention of the police brutality and killing of individuals in police custody but this condemnation of the death of a Chinese national who seemingly died as an aggressive pursuant, in a case which could clearly be self-defense, is addressed by government officials publicly, shows how much value this Labour lead government has for we Dominicans. we need to value ourselves and love ones by getting rid of this Labour lead government!
A very thoughtful comment which is replete with truth.
Reflecting on this comment,I’m most perturbed by not only the constant brutality and heavy handedness by the Death Squad (Police Force)but the nonchalant posture of those in high office.
Native Dominicans have been beaten to a pulp, in fact, to death in police custody, even elderly women have not escaped the appallingly incredible wrath of this criminal gang. Shockingly stunning is not one word of condemnation from the leader of the DLP nor his sheep alike disciples. Now they going on the rampage over the death of a Chinese male.
Nothing is wrong with that but show the same outrage and passion when it involves locals too.
I wonder if government minister would have condemned the incident if it was the Chinese that had killed someone from Marigot as China threatened to do several times
Gregory; while you sit there talking crap, about you are residence of Marigot and the rest of your baloney talking about you condemned squat; you need to take into consideration the abuse and disrespect some if not the majority of these Chines perpetrates on our native born Dominicans.
The do not have any respect for our people, the hate they entertain for Black people who visits China, they bring it to Dominica. Look some time ago, a relative of mine from the village of Marigot, went home on a vacation; he was in Roseau in front of a Chines store when it began rain.
My cousin went into the store and bought an umbrella; as soon as he steeped out of the store and open the thing it broke. so the man went back in to the store and told the China woman to exchange it or return him his money.
This no class low life Chines told him “no take back; you buy:
Continue:
Con:
Hearing that the boy from Marigot told the Chines I am not one of the Dominicans, you all slaps around!
You will return my money or I will brake your cash register and take my money out; I was informed this nasty China woman advance in the man’s face wanted to fight!
Someone who knows my cousin, apparently employed by the China woman told her, she knows the person she’s getting tangled with; and told her that guy is from Marigot, I know him; and he (doh joking)!
Money was immediately returned.
Gregory, rather than you come riding on a pink horse soliciting sympathy for some damn Chines who constantly step on the rights of our native born people, don’t you think you should have taken time out to get you facts correct before you talk.
I read dissident submission; which left me confounded, since it appear the violence was perpetrated on a native of Marigot; not Chines!
Who’s version is correct, the politician or dissident?
If that incident had happened in China and a Chinese had killed a Dominican or a black man, the government of China would find a way to defend their people and blame the Dominican or black man. But here though the police still investigating the incident and no one has been charged, yet a minister of government, from the same Marigot , jumps ahead of their own police investigation and start to condemn his people . Boy afforce black people foolish. A wise black man would wait until investigations are concluded and someone is charged by the police before condemning anyone. For now all Karessa should do is express his sadness but encourage everyone to wait on the police investigation. To run and condemn your own people is to pressure the police to charge people even if they have no evidence. But we black sacwe sort
I find Senator Gregory Reviere is too busy to condemn his own Marigot. Karessa are you under pressure from Skerrit or the Chinese ambassador to write this statement?
DNO I am writing this comment on 2/26/22 at 5:48pm. At this time DNO all I know is, you posted an article on 2/23/22 at 7:27 pM on “ Chinese national dies following incident in Marigot…”
The story went on to say that a Chinese national succumbed to injuries sustained in the head. The story went on to say that “police sources have confirmed that an investigation into the matter is on going and some individuals are in custody assisting with the investigation “
Since then there has not been an update stating that he was murdered a person is charged with his murder. So how could Gregory Reviere run ahead of the police investigation and condemn his people for something the police are still investigating?
What if the man took his cutlass and cut himself? What if he was chasing someone and he fell on a rock or his cutlass?
Good that the Senator, Gregory Riviere, has found his voice to condemn a heinous act. But where was his voice when citizens born in Dominca suffer atrocities like the young man from Kingshill who was killed in the custody of the police? Dominicans get killed in Guadeloupe and Antigua and once again where was the voice of the Senator, Gregory Riviere? He should be consistent in decrying violence against all citizens or stop his blatant pandering. The life of a Chinese in Dominca is of no more importance than the life of ordinary folks. Since senator Gregory Riviere has found his voice I’m listening to hear what he has to say about the untimely death at the hands of the police, and Baby Sarah, and all others. Come on man stop the hypocrisy or get with the program and keep talking.
Not one Gov’t official or a police made a statement about the Chinese abuse of Dominicans,even when the disrespected all of the people by saying we lazy and can’t do the jobs.We build this Country
Who killed the Chinese National or Chinese National with Dominican Citizenship? Was it a Dominican National with Dominican Citizenship or a Chinese National with Dominican Citizenship who did the killing? Can DNO clear the air on that please?
Can the people of Marigot clear the air on that please? Can Honorable Lennox Linton clear the air on that please.
Other Dominican Nationals with Dominican Citizenship wants to know?
Senator I hope you not saying that a Chinese life has more value than that of a Dominican victim of crime. You say we must pray but to God every life is equal no matter who’s life. All you doing is creating more division than we already have don’t you see.
Roosevelt Skerrit and his heirs and would-be successors only pop up on the media to disseminate lies and when it is politically expedient to do so. They are not genuinely concerned about the people’s welfare nor wellbeing.
When was the last time they visited your community to find out how you are faring? Can you ever get them when you call? It’s like their numbers are no longer in use or are invalid.
Here comes Senator Riviere to grab the headlines for the day.Unsurprisingly, DNO gleefully obliges.
Why is it government officials are so quick to condemn violence involving a Chinese national, while they remain silent when a local person gets killed. Does that mean the Chinese people’s lives are more valuable than that of locals?
With so many Dominicans living abroad and with Dominica’s dependence on foreign goods, the Dominican government cannot be seen as ‘supportive’ of attacks upon foreigners. It would be too easy to get even with Dominica and Dominicans.
Never heard them condemned the death of Kenny in Anguilla by the hands of an American!!!
Almighty Yahuah have mercy on your people!!!
What happen, they parking all worthless derelicts in the Ministry of blue green economy? What is the Ministry of Blue green economy anyways? Is it the same as Ministry of Agriculture and fisheries, or is it a duplicate Ministry to keep the DLP sucking on Dominica dried up tits.
What about the violent death of Dominicans? Particular those who suffered at the hand of that so called police force. Not worth mentioning I guess. I wonder when Dominicans will finally wake up and see that so called PM for what he actually is???
The first beheading in Dominica was done in Marigot.A young man from Fonde Cole head was chopped off by two hound men from MarigotThe body was thrown in the Marshall river,and the head hidden in the roots of a tree.What did that have to do with Mr Jones?Typical UWP losers.Mr Jones lost his job because of Linton,Linton should get him one.Dissident my A.Salisbury is the unsolved murder capital of Dominica,what does that have to do with Mr.Jones.Danny Lugay’s brother Patrick,a policeman was executed at Glasgow Fonde Cole,what does that have to do with Mr.Jones.Marigot,Salisbury and Fonde Cole.
Despite his carefully penned statement Senator Gregory Reviere must answer a lot of questions because Skerrit and his government have painted quite a different picture of Marigot people. But let’s look at some facts here:
* Skerrit is known to be deeply in bed with China and a Chinese was killed in Marigot
* A day after “ China “ was killed in Marigot the Chinese ambassador called on Skerrit and his army to protect Chinese here. Remember Skerrit’s military advisor is believed to be a Chinese
* As soon as the Chinese ambassador made his call to Skerrit, Skerrit and his gangster police sent down their army to Marigot to pickup Brian Linton, the brother of the opposition leader and the one that crushed Gregory Reviere at the last stolen 2019 election.
So is Gregory Reviere serious with his well calculated statement? Just connect the dots
Makes sense to me. The dots are well connected.
The death of the Chinese male was quite unfortunate. No rational Dominican wants this. But should Brian Linton and others from the Margot community who had nothing to do with the murder pay for it? No!
“Our people are generally peaceful, loving and welcoming, however, one act of violence or senseless killing is one too many.”
I agree 100% with the statement of Senator Gregory Reviere. He spoke through a written statement but Karessa what do you think about the arrest of Brian Linton of Marigot, who was charged by your government for treason, which carries a death penalty?
Now don’t you think you should have an isolated meeting in some bushy mountain with some villagers and tell them what you know? If you don’t want to arrange such meeting don’t you think the people should take you to an isolated mountain with masks on due to covid 19 protocol, and have a one time meeting with you? These type of peacetime meetings are needed these days
Senator Riviere,I didn’t see nor hear such strident statements and outrage from any member of your regime with the first three homicides of this year. Is it because they were native Dominica.
Every human life is sacred no matter the nationality, race, ethnicity or social status. Your bank account might be much larger than mine but our graves are the same size.
What I’m saying is simply this. The same ire and indignation you have shown for the murder of the Chinese, where is this same outrage and condemnation when one of our own is murdered?
This is exactly what favours and money do to you. They make you sing for your supper.
But…d man loss his seat but is minister of ? So if i go up 4 labor…i will get a ministry? Well…oh my…labor is d greatest party on earth….d man is well greased…fatness…labor is setting a new trend….like shout 4 me i will build u a house….
WOW!!…😂😂😂Surprise, anybody? Was about to rebut this foooll but it may not be published by DNO. When one life is worth more than another (for any reason), the person (s) making such comparison is in fact saying that God made a mistake in the human creation. This is very disgraceful on the part of this creature. We’ve had a few Violent killings of young men recently but these Jack-US didn’t have the balls to say anything about that. But we know why. You little boy is an “Uncle Tom. It was us who sold our kind to the unkind. Now history is repeating itself. But you, little boy will not be speared when China takes your little Island from you. You are a LOWDOWN. As we speak, many Chinese people are being killed by their own government in China. Many are being denied their freedom. Get a life little Boy 👦.
De brutality and insensitivity of de DLP caused a member of your constituency to lose his job because he gave Lennox Linton de opposition leader back the crab backs.
That was a violent attack on Mr Jones……..he is not a Chinese….he is a native born Dominican from Marigot……do you remember him at all???
The good Member of parliament have shown some humility and decency. Goodness…Gracious have some humility. Mixing an intelligent incident about crab backs and I sincerely hope that the opposition leader will follow the Minister and condemned such ghastly actions. What an idiotic comments? Where is your sense of decency and class? Every thing is not about your damn political foolishness. A man was murdered at least have some intelligent and empathy. Spouting ignorance shows that you have lost brains.
You will get your $150 for your comment but that doesn’t change de facts.
He doesn’t speak up for de ordinary Dominican citizen!
Our native citizens are divided……. sucking up to Chinese and ignoring de common man can never help our tax revenue!!!!!!
So when our own brutalize our very own your mouth shut smh
Whoever you are don’t be a dumb a.s… a family just lost their loved one due to an act of brutality and all you can muster is some political bulls…. …
They usually eat their own… this kind.
Where else but in Dominica a public servant loses his job for doing something perfectly legal? This case is taking an eternity to be resolved. JUSTICE has flapped its wings and flew away.
Senator Riviere, where is the outrage concerning the gross injustice meted out to your fellow Dominicans by your heartless administration? Why don’t you use your platform to bring well needed relief to this particular fellow Dominican? Have you lost your tongue on this one? Come on, be as passionate for all native Dominicans and not only the Chinese. Too many legit Dominicans have suffered tremendously at the hands of demonic despot who illegally occupies the OPM.