Carrette bowing out

Police Commissioner Cyril Carrette

Police Commissioner Cyril Carrette is apparently officially on his way out.

Friday (July 6, 2012) is expected to be the final day on the job for the police chief, who is reported to be going on pre-retirement leave.

There is to date however, no official word on who is likely to replace him.

Hobbes Jno Baptiste is the deputy chief of police, but at this stage it is not clear whether he is in the running for the top position.

The Dominica Government less than five years ago appointed Carrette as police commissioner, a decision that drew sharp criticism from the opposition and sectors of the public who viewed the appointment as “political.”

Commissioner Carrette has held various positions in the Police Service including carrying out prosecution duties, as well as managing and supervising Police out Stations and officers.

He is also a former police public relations officer.

Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit is reported to be out of state attending the CARICOM heads of government summit in St. Lucia and could not be reached for comment on the matter.

Opposition leader Hector John when contacted told DNO, “I have not yet been contacted or consulted as per the requirements of the Dominica constitution” in relation to Carrette’s successor.

Unconfirmed reports have been suggesting that Carette was to be given a two (2) year contract to stay on the job.

The police chief declined to comment on that when asked about it recently, and there has been no official word on that.

A top police source would only tell DNO “All I can say on the matter is that the police force must have a leader and come July 6, 2012 when Mr. Carette demits office we will have someone holding the fort until an appointment is made”.

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116 Comments

  1. G
    July 6, 2012

    give mr weeks the job

  2. simply blessed
    July 6, 2012

    skerro going to take back his boy on contract. he holding to many secrets. when skerro say sit down , he sit down, when skerro say walk, he walk

  3. MARIGOT
    July 5, 2012

    THANK GOD!!!!!!!!!!!

  4. Cosco
    July 5, 2012

    Why is the media playing hush hush with the real reason he is leaving. Is Dominica now such a failed state that the media has to do the commissh a favour ?

    He is exiting because there was an incident very recently that put his own life in perspective.

    Maybe DNO will stop playing games and let the truth be published.

  5. Dr. No
    July 5, 2012

    @ Tony (below)

    I have considerably more experience than you in terms of law enforcement. I currently work/serve with the U.S. Federal Government. Do I think that I should flaunt my law eforc education, rank, arrests/prosecution records, etc. NO!

    The position should go to a local, ie. Dominican Police officer, who has meritocratically climbed the ranks, and is capable of leadership not only within the force, but in terms of being a social mentor

    • July 5, 2012

      Hi, if you born in Dominica then you should apply for the positions .. I hope you are Interested in the security and safety of our citizens like I do. I agree that it should go to a qualified candidate from within but that should not prevent other qualify candidates like you and I from applying. You must document your qualifications for the position just like I did if you are interested in the position.

  6. July 5, 2012

    just be care full what u did to mano it do happen to u, i will be there whaching u crying for justice, what goes aroud comes around

  7. stoic
    July 5, 2012

    @ woody….if he is indeed being taken advantage off…he would have no problem talking about these obstacles to the public

    he should have no problem making a public apology to the victims who’s cases are not being investigated properly…

    we will find out if we should feel sorry for him or if he is one of the crew himself

  8. joe
    July 5, 2012

    weeks for commissioner

  9. DC
    July 4, 2012

    Now he can go take care of the last two remaining Bois Bande trees on the island. Is not me that say, is Skerro that say the last two trees is in Carrette’s yard.. :lol:

  10. justice
    July 4, 2012

    dest ting dat can happen to da is mr goin, go on holidays boy,u may meet sico seco cuz allu no where he is.

  11. Woody
    July 4, 2012

    Not just good news—great news The ooor fellow was over his head and he was also taken advantage of by his political boss. Thanks for finally coming your senses Sir. I finally have respect for you as a man.

  12. capacity
    July 4, 2012

    Wha wrong wid all you…let de man leave in peace…we will enjoy de big party in NY soon for de man but maybe it will postpone but we doh know yet,,,stay tuned

  13. Paco
    July 4, 2012

    Who is the real leader of opposition Hector, Edison or Ron Green? i read an article the other day it said Ron is the leader today am seeing Hector is the leader….am confused!!!

    • J
      July 5, 2012

      Hector is the leader of the OPPOSITION…dats in parliament, cuz he won his seat whereas ron green didn’t. Ron green is the leader of the U.W.P.

      • Jah
        July 5, 2012

        Edison James is the leader of the UWP not Ron green, Yall dont follow news man???

    • Hard Wood
      July 5, 2012

      woye puppet show :mrgreen:

  14. Marcella
    July 4, 2012

    We wish Mister Carrette and his family God`s blessings long life thanks for your service to your country, hold your head up high and enjoy your retirement whit you family. The very best to you in your future undertakings where ever it takes you and I only hope you can enjoy many many years.
    Your friends Rodger and Marcella

  15. Jayson
    July 4, 2012

    I have experienced both Weekes and Carrettes leadership traits.

    As far as i can see Weekes follows the letter of the law to the end. Carrette on the other hand moves for justice to prevail.

  16. Peeping Tom
    July 4, 2012

    Mr. Carrette, thank you very much for your sterling service to the people and the state. You took over the reigns in an era packed with challenges and you gave your best. Thank you!

    • ROSEAU VALLEY
      July 4, 2012

      Okay Peeping– Mr. Carrette, like anyone who has served the public for 40 + years deserves our collective gratitude and best wishes. Probably Mr. Carrette was handed the position as top cop by the political directorate, who wanted him to do their bidding and yes, he may have done his best –which by all accounts, was/is way below the level integrity, professionalism and competence expected of a Commissioner but I am a bit perplexed by your loose and deliberate abuse of the word “sterling” in your contribution. Did you really intend to say best rated, excellent, genuine, real, and authentic service? Just making sure that you are keeping it real and that you are not totally blinded by your strong partisan biases. You understand! No hard feelings my vitual partner.

      • Peeping Tom
        July 5, 2012

        ROSEAU VALLEY: «which by all accounts, was/is way below the level integrity, professionalism and competence expected of a Commissioner but I am a bit perplexed by your loose and deliberate abuse of the word “sterling” in your contribution.» It all depends on which accounts you listen to. If you listen ti speculation and rumours, Mr. Carrette was a puppet and an incompetent. If you look at his record and listen to officers who know his work, you will have a different perspective. I do not partake in the orgasmic fascination of many Dominicans to deal with rumours and speculation.

        Keep in mind too, that appointmnets in teh public service are not made by political operatives but by various multi-partisan bodies, e.g teh Public Service Commission and the Police Service Commission. Yes, there are ways to corrupt the process, but generally, these commissions do serve the public well. SO, any insinuation that Mr. Carrette was a square peg in a round hole would have to be substnatiated, which, my dear ROSEAU VALLEY, no one has yet done. Al i hear is a lot of angry noises by people who are unable to get Mr. Carrette to do their dirty work. In oteher words, NO ONE has to date provdie one piece of creilbe argument against Mr. Carrette. If you,

      • Peeping Tom
        July 5, 2012

        Oh my, ROSEAU VALLEY (and fellow bloggers)…I accidentally sent off my response to you prematurely. I apologize for the typos and the incomplete post.

        As i was saying……. if you have a credible argument against Mr. Carrette, please share it, i would like to read it. Now, please do not repeat the garbage that has been written here or repeated ad nauseum on a certain local radio station. We all know that anything goes on that radio station. So, let us not waste our time repeating what was said there.

  17. sadist
    July 4, 2012

    SANDY DO YUH dam home work. there is a no nonsense police sergant leaving in the warner area who heads the traffick deptmnt. if i have to vote 4 a chief she is my frist choice. weeks is too smart. he runs his mouth all the time just to put pressure on the chief so if chief goes he knows the public is swallowing all his pills and he will be the first choice.sandy and get a grip of the tricks and tips the police put in their doings to gain support.dont 4 get a prosecutor knows how to play smart but the defence has to play smater.

  18. bobby
    July 4, 2012

    wa eva happen to mr laville???

  19. ??????????
    July 4, 2012

    The longest rope has an end. Good riddance.

  20. ...........
    July 4, 2012

    Mister Carrette you left before doing anything to this Sico/Seco affair?…Mr Carrette what about the GON EMMANUEL firebombing and attempted murder investigation?
    THANK YOU GOD FOR ANSWERING OUR PRAYERS!

  21. ...........
    July 4, 2012

    Thanks be to God. Good riddance!

  22. Smokeddope
    July 4, 2012

    Did Hope smoke dope? No wonder we have no hope.
    Poor hope,got to stop the smoke.

  23. Lol
    July 4, 2012

    we would love mr.philsbert alfred to be commissioner.give mr alfred a contract to straighten up the force.this force has gone down to low and i believe alpe is the best person to bring back respect to the force

  24. ROSEAU VALLEY
    July 4, 2012

    I shall refrain from commenting on this matter as it has not been made official. When it does happen, I shall wish Mr. Carette adieu into the sunset of his retirement to join Mr. Gregoire- the one who behind the scenes, engineered the appointment of the Commissioner without proper and effective consultation with the duly elected/nominated Leader of Opposition.

    Come July 6, 2012, whoever will take over when Mr. Carette demits office will have a lot of work to do in professionalizing, completing and expediting many outstanding investigations, enforcing warrants, disciplining rogue-drug dealing cops and rebuilding the morale within police force etc. In any event, I wish both Mr. Carette and the Dominica police force well in their period of transition and recovery from their recent illness.

  25. Jesus saves
    July 4, 2012

    Give it to constable GORDON HE WILL MAKE DOMINICA A CRIME FREE PLACE

  26. charlie
    July 4, 2012

    we want weeeks for commissioner

    • 1979
      July 4, 2012

      I second the motion

    • Peeping Tom
      July 4, 2012

      Why, because he talks a lot?

      • ROSEAU VALLEY
        July 4, 2012

        Here you go again Peeping! This is a very disingenuous comment and it should be dismissed as a low cheap shot. Everyone knows the caliber of the man. At when he speaks, he speaks well and is very confortable with the truth. Stop it.

      • Peeping Tom
        July 5, 2012

        Oh no, ROSEAU VALLEY, i’m serious about my question. All i know about the gentleman comes from his public voice, which can barely suffice for the job of top cop, manager, and leader of the prime security apparatus of the state. I believe it is the same for most Dominicans.

        So, if people are clamouring for him as the new Commissioner, well i ask…on what basis are these claims made? I refuse to take anything from him, he may be the best qualified for the position. I do not know. It is for those who are excited by his name to say why he should be the Chief.

    • lawyer
      July 4, 2012

      Most certainly. Weekes,I know very well a good man who will stamp out corruption, and stand for justice, a man that follows the constitution of the land, and that is very,very important. I strongly vote for Weekes…….!!!

      • United Weeks!!
        July 5, 2012

        WEEKS ALL THE WAY!!! HE IS THE ONLY ONE WHO WOULD ACTUALLY STAND FOR FAIRNESS!! (but of course we know a certain pm would never let that happen)

  27. July 4, 2012

    To all those haters be careful what you all ask for cause you all may get it and as a former Police officer do not confused noise and big sounding words as the the qualities to become Police Commissioner. The more I think we are smart people the more I am forced to conclude that we are not ready and might not be ready for a long time. In this world where some of us cannot get off that, CRAB IN A BARELL” mentality the more I am SMFH” and If I did not severe I would be doomed like most of my DOMMY IN CANS” are. You all do not have a clue whats taking place in our Police force. Do you all home work and wheel and come again. Carrette will be missed badly. Now its America

    • May
      July 4, 2012

      ONE WORD “utter rubbish”

      • true
        July 6, 2012

        Seems like there is a counting problem in DA, you people cannot count, this is two words. I think it is time you start watching sesame street and listen to the “count” he does a good job at showing one how to count. This is the reason what DA is that state; counting is a problem man

    • ??????????
      July 4, 2012

      @Hope… You seem to have been one of the corrupt cops,no wonder you are uttering /writing this level of garbage. Good riddance now that this commissioner/politician is going.

    • Malgraysa
      July 4, 2012

      Utter Rubbish…!

  28. UK BOSS OF POLICE
    July 4, 2012

    ITS STATED OR XPECTED that the poice is going to have a new foreign boss born trained in uk with wide experience in management, crime fighting, money laudering, drugs,weapons training, doctorate in criminology, amongst other qualification;

    Many are nervous of his probable coming!!!!

    • Just Asking
      July 4, 2012

      This may be what we need in Dominica.

    • neither or nighder
      July 4, 2012

      i hope he will investigate seko, skewo,bubbles and many many more to come

    • July 4, 2012

      No we do not need any foreign born commissioner. We can find a qualify candidate from within or a Dominican with a law enforcement background who reside outside of the country. Now look at how a foreign born commissioner in Trinidad is not working and also look at the Virgin Islands who also have a foreign born commissioner. We need someone with new ideas and can drive themselves from Portsmouth to Grand Bay. This person must have some knowledge of the many communities. We must also understand that the Police Commissioner is a political appointment.

  29. Doc.Love
    July 4, 2012

    I am disappointed in Mr. Carrett, because he never kept his promise.He knew he was going to leave the post,atleast he should has seen to it that Sico Secko was brought back to Dominica.I wish to recommend Mr. Weeks for the post of Top Cop. According to a friend,it is easier said then done.The manner things are going on in the police force,a honest and out spoken man like Mr. Week doesn’t stand a chance.

    • Watching
      July 4, 2012

      Mr. Who? The man who speaks out opening about the Judiciary of which he is part of? Parla!

  30. neither or nighder
    July 4, 2012

    no thank you to utter rubbish!

  31. July 4, 2012

    Good afternoon Dominica. Well now that the Police Commissioner is leaving I would like to submit my resume for the position. . Now what are my qualifications. First. I was born in Dominica but raised in St Thomas and New York. Second I have a BS degree in Criminal Justice from John Jay College in NYC . I have spent twenty four years with NYPD and served in the following units. Narcotics as an undercover and an investigator, Detective Bureau as a Detective, Homicide Squad, Executive Officer of a Detective squad, Social Club Task Force, Supervisor Internal Affairs Bureau, Instructor Firearm training unit. Shooting Team supervisor, Patrol supervisor, Condition supervisor, Detective bureau training supervisor of interview and interrogation. I have made over thirteen hundred arrests which include sixty seven homicides. I think I am qualify for this position and I have never voted in Dominica. What do you think please tell me.

    • Jacky Chan
      July 4, 2012

      Good resume but all you need is absolute loyalty to the dumb politicians in power; the balls to suck up and get your nose brown and be prepared to turn a blind eye to corruption in high places. Can you dig this. The sad thing is sir there are others waiting in the slips who fit the profile and job qualification as noted0- brown nose artist, blind loyalty, and compromising.Take note this is not just so with this administration but past and future administrations. This DLP administration just happen to be the worse we have seen. your resume will be kept on file until we have genuine people in government.

    • July 4, 2012

      Tony with your expertise and qualifications why are you not deputy to Commissioner RAY KELLY? you seems to be at the right place at the right time foe RAY Kelly is on his way out as well. Care to respond brother? I work all over the five Borough Queens, Brooklyn, Staten Island, Manhattan and the Bronx.and at several Police Stations in New York lots of friends at those stations.

      • July 5, 2012

        Hi, I was more qualified than Kerrick . I retired after 24yrs and there are only two position that can get me out of retirement .PC in Dominica and Security Director at the University of the Virgin Islands. This requires political connections and didn’t
        You see what happened to PC Kerrick. He was a second grade Detective who never supervised anyone and he is locked up in Federal prison.

    • me
      July 4, 2012

      sure you’re hired, you start next week……

    • hmhmhm
      July 4, 2012

      @Tony, in the real world you would be in the top line up but in that corrupt state nada.

    • Just Asking
      July 4, 2012

      Can you speak Dominicam kweyol? That’s most essebtial :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

    • justice v
      July 4, 2012

      your application should have been in already

    • Anonymous
      July 4, 2012

      get some local experience apply

    • ROSEAU VALLEY
      July 4, 2012

      Dear Tony,

      We have read, with great interest, your published resume. Assuming that it is correct, you could have been shortlisted as a potentially promising candidate. However, we are very uncomfortable with the fact that you have chosen this medium to solicit a favourable consideration of your candidature. Your public expression of interest in the position of Commissioner of police of the Commonwealth of Dominica calls to question your readiness to serve as Commissioner.

      For the position of Commissioner, which has not been advertized as vacant, consideration will be given to length and nature of experience, relevant qualifications, skills, talents and aptitude. The candidate must not only be competent but he/she must have certain competencies, which include tactfulness, professional judgment, humility, the ability to observe protocol and diplomacy to be successful. There are certain behavioural characteristics that will be necessary to serve in this position including how and when the person chooses to communicate with the public and his employer, his leadership qualities among other basic competencies such as team building, client orientation, planning and organizing, accountability along with core values such as integrity, professionalism, respect for the law and authority in serving the Dominican public with pride.

      Perhaps you may be qualified relative to others however, to respond to your query -What do you think, please tell me? It is with deep regret that I must inform you on behalf of the Police Service Commission of DNOLAND that after reading your public expression of interest on DNO- you are not well suited to be the Police Commissioner of the Commonwealth Dominica.

      We hope that you will continue to explore other employment opportunities in Dominica in order to serve the country in any capacity for which your qualifications, training, skills, experience and knowledge afford you.

      Thank you and best regards

      • July 5, 2012

        Thanks, Roseau Valley but DNO platform is not the process. I have no issue with your post. Thanks. I am a Dominican who Would like to contribute to the safety and security of our citizens.

    • Francisco Telemaque
      July 4, 2012

      What will disqualify you is that the place of your birth, you know how much cousins all of us have, it is almost impossible for the whole police force to function without having to deal with a relative.

      When we are not dealing with a relative directly, we are dealing with someone who knows our mother, or our father, one of our cousins or uncles, and aunts. That will forever be our problem in Dominica.

      Thus it will be very difficult to find one of us to fill the position to function without any impartiality’s.

      Francisco Etienne-Dods Telemaque

    • Ericx
      July 4, 2012

      Good intentions but Sorry, politics and Dominicanism will eventually get the better of you pal. However you are fully, might i say over-qualified to just send men in the bush looking for marijuana. That’s all the job entails.

    • NONESENSE
      July 4, 2012

      Go to hell big show off you think you can come and just get job even if you work in America again go to hell the job is for Dominican who are in the struggles.faith full Dominican who stay and carlay there fig continue eating your frenches.

      • July 4, 2012

        Why is it that we as Dominicans resent our own folks that educated themselves why is it I just dont understand I see no reason if Tony wants to come home and apply for the job you of low education want to be rude he have what it takes and it’s up to both parties to do what the constitution call for but we are not going to turn or backs on our people, every one cannot stay in D’ICA but when they are ready to come we as a community should welcome So try to look at it that way than the be just stupid
        Your comments are puppy talk the struggles are not felt only in D’ICA it already felt in North America. I dont know who this gentlman is but I will not join you in your backward thinking we are at a point when we need our people to come home to help develope the Island.

      • winston warrington
        July 4, 2012

        you are qualified to be Police commissioner of St Helena

      • July 5, 2012

        Hi, Nonsense. I am a proud Dominican just like you and I would like to contribute to the safety and well being of our citizens. My parents provided an opportunity to me so why are you holding this against me. I do not need a job and I am 48yrs and retired from law enforcement. The bottom line is that we all must try to make Dominica safe for our citizens.

      • July 5, 2012

        Ok, nonsense. I should say I want to be considered for the position of the Police Commissioner but I should not document my qualifications. I do not eat French fries because I understand the consequences of such action. I can tell that you care about the crime situation in Dominica so let us hope that the new Commissioner will reduce crime in every category within his first year.

      • Anonymous
        July 5, 2012

        If Tony so love Dominica you should pack your bag and go home and help your country do not wait for a job open to feel u can do the job better than a dominican because ungo scholl in America you retire can u go home and give some free service to your country.

    • willy
      July 4, 2012

      You are over qualified, stay where you are,

    • Peeping Tom
      July 4, 2012

      :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen:

    • concerned
      July 4, 2012

      @ Tony, u stand a damn good chance! U hold dual citizenship might I assume? Give it a try. Allow me to add that I believe that Mr. Weekes is strong competition for u though. He is made of the substance that we should look for in a person assigned to head the CDPF or any other Police Organiszation for that matter. Serious, stern, no nickel-and-dime,frank and a good demeanor. Above all he doesn’t think that he is above the law; he recognizes that there is the “ONE” above him to whom he can look for direction in difficult matters including those of the country. Some recommend Hobbes but I beg to differ because as a leader, u are expected to be an example to your followers/subordinates. I do not believe that he reflects that image because he mixes his professional life with his personal life; and some of u female officers damn well know wht I speak of. With all due respect he is equally qualified BUT we must take into consideration the image that we project of a leader. With all this said, I hope that the process to select a new Commissioner may go smoothly.

    • bousselaire
      July 5, 2012

      Is it difficult to get an application form ?

    • Jaime Lewis
      July 5, 2012

      I think you should go right ahead and submit your resume to the authorities.

    • Anonymous
      July 5, 2012

      Your credentials are pretty impressive, but I guess you being in NYPD, you should also know of many other Dominican Born experts in the Field of crime fighting.
      With this said, I would like to nominated “Robo” for the position. A native son of the soil, a hard working man, with credentials that does surpass what you have mentioned, with international experience, not only in criminology but deep connections with UN officials.
      He would definitely be my pick, he knows how to bring the crime level down (he has been doing this for many years now) and he will boost/improve the moral in the police force. “Robo” for commissioner.

      • Tony
        July 5, 2012

        Thanks. It should be an honest process and if he is qualify as you said I would support and wish him well.

  32. legit
    July 4, 2012

    These old colonial police fights among themselves..make a recruit the chief.

  33. Deborah Peters
    July 4, 2012

    Mr know it all surely knows it all because he knows at least that the boss is not going on pre-retirement leave that period has passed. So do some more research before u comment.

    • crayfish
      July 4, 2012

      Stop using ppl real name to post your comments

  34. Francisco Telemaque
    July 4, 2012

    Something is wrong DNO, Skerrit is not in St. Lucia, right now he is in Portsmouth, with the Chines delegation:

    Anyway, now that Carret, has probable decided to let us have a smile, I would like to suggest, and recommend his replacement be a foreigner, perhaps from the United States, Canada, or England.

    By installing a foreigner as Chief of Police who may not be able to be influenced by blood relationship to the criminals in Dominica, perhaps the solving of crimes in the country will become easier.

    The appointing of another native born Police Chief will only cause the status quo to remain!

    Francisco Etienne-Dods Telemaque

    ADMIN: It has been confirmed by official government sources that the prime minister is in St. Lucia at the CARICOM summit.

    • July 4, 2012

      So what about me you disqualifying me. See my resume above. we just have to remove politics from the selection process. I respect you .

      • July 4, 2012

        It`s easier said than done. Brother!

      • ROSEAU VALLEY
        July 4, 2012

        See my response above

    • July 4, 2012

      Sometimes I think you are way ahead of your self and quick to comment on matters you are not well informed about. Having said that you like most Dominican and I am 100% Dominican who served as a member of the Dominica Police Force and proud of it. I worked with Carrette at the criminal Investigation Department and in my opinion he and the likes of Former AG: Commissioner Alpe” as most of us fondly call him, the likes of Cpl Albert, Duke and the list is endless not enough time but they were the best of the best and today we have a few very promising officers who some day down the road will be fully capable to carry the mantle of the Police Force. But let me say as typical Dominican some of us no names mention but if the cap fit you then by all means sound off” we never miss the water till the well runs dry and as it relates to our police force that is happening in a big way and there`s cause to worry. If the news is true that Carrette is on his way out trust me it`s Dominica`s lost. Nothing last for ever and we all have to move on in life so I wish Carrette and his family God`s blessings long life thanks for your service to your country you did your best given the situation you had to work under, hold your head up high and ignore the haters for there are many, but you knew that coming in. The very best to you in your future undertakings where ever it takes you and I only hope that the people charged with running Dominica`s business tap into your vast resources to help assist those you will leave behind. We have a big problem in Dominica we forget very fast the people who served us well,cause every body wants to take credit and play hero but hide when the real work is to be done. been there so I know. Always remember once a cop always a cop. And for those who are calling for a none Dominican to run the police force is to say the least short sighted time will not allow me to give our history as it relates to that suggestion, but for the most recent I say to you remember MR Doungacaly what ever his name was from the British special constabulary system he made a mess of our Police Force. Do we want to go down that path again? The gentle man could not tell the difference between BATH ROAD WHERE Police HEADQUARTERS IS LOCATED and VALLEY ROAD. NEED I SAY MORE? TO CARRETTE feel free to join us in the U.S. for some relaxation good fish brooth and some good waters to wash it Down.

      • joanbacktoblack
        July 4, 2012

        It is very hard to find good water in the US and
        most of the fish is not fit to eat due to chemical
        contamination and oil spills. Its difficult to
        relax as well unless you have a large bank account.

      • Ex Cop
        July 4, 2012

        I knew Mr Carrette to be a man of pride. Carrette was a dedicated cop back in the days . a very good investigator -one of if not the best in the region. Carrette was a no nonsense guy when it came to police investigation. I too will like to wish him well. I must add though that the cards you play at the end of the game is often what the spectators remember and such is life. Most of us in Carrette’s position and political cage would most likely dance and sing the same way that Carrette did. I am not so naive to believe that Carrette had not been strong along by the deceiving political masters and the custodians of the justice system. I must admitt that my heart ache when I listen to Carrette on certain issues and I knew I was not listening listen to the Carrette I knew. The double talking and cover up for criminals made me sick to my stomach.
        I do hope Carrette find peace -one way or another. As for me i will always remember Carrette as a good COP and a commissioner who was unable to perform his duties due to the blatant interference from politicians , senior counsels, AG, parl reps and even lower ranking police officers- trust me on that.

      • Lapo L'ai
        July 4, 2012

        Mr Carrette on your way to the U.S. please stop over in the V.I(U.S)We’ll have a hell of a good time.Come relax with us before you join the other brothers(ex cops)on the mainland.Just bring your appetite(food&booze) with you.Sir you are welcome.

      • watchdog
        July 5, 2012

        what about venezuela,cuba,iran.why do u all want to come here>

    • Afu awi
      July 4, 2012

      DNO why you answering Dode Telemackack when this guy wouldn’t board a plane and come to Dominica. Only a whimp would prefer not come to his mother’s funeral only because he is afraid to fly. In this day and age when there is all kinds of calming drugs, excercises that can soothe anxiety etc.

      • Francisco Telemaque
        July 5, 2012

        When someone name themselves something like Afu Awi. tet tells me that the person is a fool,because I think in patios fu means stupid, or fool:

        Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaah!

        You can call me anything you wish you will never ever have a superior, and unique name such as I have. Just in case you do not know ” Afu Awi ” is broken English to all you from Marigot who lives on Monkey Hilll.

        In Wesley we do have living there oui!, that is why you find people there with names such as the great, great name Telemaque, and the other name ” Dods,” which some of my relatives chose to write it like this: Dodds, that is my mother’s madden name you see, and I am proud of it also, because you know what, the Dods, and Telemaque are about the smartest people you must have encountered in your entire life!

        You probably know Gloria Shillingford, before she became Shillingford, she was the was the educator Gloria Dods, she may have taught you , but I see you did not learn, that is why you so fool!

        Then her brother’s Cyrus, or perhaps Evans, Methodist Minister stationed right now on Monkey Hill may have tried to educate you before he became a preacher, but you still could not learn, cause you are dumb!

        That is three of them who may have tried to teach you see, but your hard head just could not open up, well I smart like them you see cause me mother and their father gone now came from the same stock as brother and sister.

        You so dumb you do not even know who are your parents, I suspect you were born from a fig tree, that is why you are named Afu Awi.

        Not me; I doh want to claim you eh!

        You so dumb, if I tell you to put on a pair of high heel shoe, and go to that part of the road starting next to old man Morris Telemaque, the late house and walk North downwards, down the hill and see what happen to you, you ain’t going to fall flat on your face eh, cause monkey know how to initiate that, I am certain will do it only to prove I am an idiot, and in the process you going and fall flat on your dumb and break all your teeth, but I forgot you do not have any oui!

        Hahahahahahahahahahahah!

        Thanks Admin for taking the time to clarify, you are indeed kind.

        Francisco Etienne-Dods Telemaque

    • Francisco Telemaque
      July 4, 2012

      I must assume that you a correct Admin, since you are in Dominica, enjoying all that sea and mountain breeze, and I out here facing the summer heat and dealing with the asphalt jungle, perhaps my brain may have began to fry!

      Nonetheless, there are Dominicans from Trinidad, to Dominica, even popular politicians who bloged this morning about Skerrit’s security when he sailed from Roseau to the jetty at Long House in Portsmouth, with the Chines delegation visiting Dominica.

      They said that took place today, now I do not know if the time conflicts, since it is now 1:23 P .M in Los Angeles, and California, it might be about five o’clock at home, I doh no eh!

      If you are correct, there must be a mixed up somewhere.

      Francisco Etienne-Dods Telemaque

      ADMIN: It was a false rumor spread through a chain mail.

    • Malatete
      July 4, 2012

      Admin. you are correctly informed. Roosevelt Skerrit is attending the 33 rd. Regular Meeting of Heads of (Caricom) Government at the Sandals Grande St. Lucian (St. Lucia).

  35. Morihei Ueshiba
    July 4, 2012

    :wink: Carrette EXHALE. Tell us what u know. Spill the beans on dem fellas FREE YOUR CONSCIENCE before u meet your maker, it is not too late.

    • EB
      July 4, 2012

      @Morihei Ueshiba, what irresponsibility. Do you honestly believe that Mr. Carrette will accept your poor advice?

      I do not think Mr. Carrette is that “low”.

  36. PUSS
    July 4, 2012

    is now Dominique fini bat

  37. I and I
    July 4, 2012

    Let’s hear what Mr.Know It All,has to say about that on Q95 on Saturday(Between You and Me).

    • _____________
      July 4, 2012

      I thought you were not listening to Q95. You are one of those turning the volume low low low, but you listen more than thousands of us. HOPE YOU ARE GETTING EDUCATED because it’s only sense that is emitted on this Radio Station.

  38. possie long time
    July 4, 2012

    AMEN>>LONG OVERDUE>..I SAY BRING BACK CLAUDE WEEKES..WE WANT WEEKES 4 COMMISSION-ER

  39. is dert!
    July 4, 2012

    OH REALLYYYYYY? 8-O 8-O

    I thought CRIME and VIOLENCE and the likes were INCREASING IN DOMINICA???!!! Isn’t this the time to show the public that you CAN do the job and you have the security of citizens in your BEST INTEREST??!! Bowing out? I more believe is kicking rocks on the way out!!

    8) 8) 8)
    SEE IT!! HEAR IT!! SAY IT!!! … HELP STOP CRIME IN DOMINICA! CALL 1-800-HINT (4468)!!

  40. sandy
    July 4, 2012

    The best person for police chief right now is Mr. Weekes. Mr Jno. Baptiste can remain as his deputy.With these two men, we will definitely see a change. Too many times we put aside the best and take people because of political affiliation.
    Hearts off to Mr Carriette for carrying the mantle…..think it is time to move on. Another year will cause headache in the police force

    • NOTED
      July 4, 2012

      Amen sandy that is the public service fpr your money- take example of the Permanent Secretaries the people must be politically affiliated to be holding such positions, the best people for such positions are set aside.

      Why give contracts to people when its time to retire – what special have they done – what mark have they left in the workplaces – what i notice now is the staff work hard and those PS and others just drawing the salary for name sake.

      We have to review how we appoint people now Public Service Commission.

    • Gary
      July 4, 2012

      Me and Sherryl pray that never happens

    • ROSEAU VALLEY
      July 4, 2012

      I concur. Mr. Weeks would bring an immediate, refreshing and professional change to the force.

  41. on the run
    July 4, 2012

    i wounder who are they goin to give the position

    • acer banton
      July 4, 2012

      anybody from vielle case

    • July 4, 2012

      It`s july 4th Americas Birthday I am Off and having soOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO much fun so lets say Give the position to MR PAPPY”. IF I do not say it`s a joke some of my people will not know. Again it`s a joke people!

  42. ex police
    July 4, 2012

    about time!

  43. Shorty K
    July 4, 2012

    Thats actually 2 words… :-| …LMAO

  44. hehe
    July 4, 2012

    :roll: :roll: :roll: hmmmm 8)

  45. Jacko
    July 4, 2012

    One Word…..

    Praise God.

    • salt
      July 4, 2012

      ummmmmm,thats two.

    • true
      July 4, 2012

      That is two words, try counting again, think you made a mistake 8)

      • ROSEAU VALLEY
        July 4, 2012

        Come on True! you don’t get it. It is one word like “utter rubbish”

      • smdh
        July 4, 2012

        Y’all too funny man!

    • acer banton
      July 4, 2012

      jacko, one word for the. some people just dont know humor

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