Former PM rushed to hospital

John is suffering from heart problems
John is suffering from heart problems

Former Prime Minister of Dominica, Patrick John, was rushed to the Princess Margaret Hospital on Sunday night.

DNO understands he was admitted to the facility with heart issues.

This is not the first time that John, who is Dominica’s first Prime Minister, has been taken to hospital with heart problems.

In November last year, he admitted to hospital with the same problem.

He was subsequently taken to Martinique for further medical attention.

While in Martinique, he also had surgery on his right knee.

DNO is following this latest development.

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13 Comments

  1. June 13, 2016

    Or Prayers goes out to PJ and his family.God knows best.

  2. Cyrique
    June 13, 2016

    Let us pray for our former PM Patrick John. I’ve known him since I was a child & my childhood memories includes him buying ALL my school raffle tickets. (Lol). Get well soon Sir. May God bless you x

  3. UDOHREADYET
    June 13, 2016

    just say Patrick John was rushed to the Hospital… no need to say former PM. Because he has a very bad history of corruption and tried to sell the Island. Stop honoring fools!

    • syncronize
      June 13, 2016

      Does not take away from the fact he is a former Prime Minister. Like it or not we cannot run away from that fact. Like it or lump it. He IS a former Prime Minister. We should comment on and denounce the calling of Skerrit DR when the accolade is being falsely used. We say nothing

    • indira Ghandi
      June 13, 2016

      Do you know who the real fool is?
      Read your statement again

    • Dumbinica
      June 14, 2016

      read my name and add a N at the end. That is what I think about what you just said.

    • Francisco Etienne-Dods Telemaque
      June 14, 2016

      Regardless of his history, he has to be recognized as the former Prime Minister of the country, the same who the British told you accept Independence, whether you like it or not, if you refuse after five years of State Hood in association with Britain we are severing ties with Dominica.

      Under such circumstance Patrick too Dominica into independence, and done very well, he began to develop country in a way that would make Dominica strong economically; one of greatest accomplishment is the bank which he organized, which is still in existent today which has become a gold mine for the thieves who are now in power.

      If Savarin did not declare war on Dominica, overthrowing John, Patrick John would not have any reason to retaliate in the manner he did! It takes two to tango, today the man responsible for destroying the economy of Dominica in 1979 is living high on the hog sucking there blood of the playing president.

      He is worst than John!

  4. Rama
    June 13, 2016

    Let us pray for each other in times of need.

  5. Julius
    June 13, 2016

    Greetings. I remember Mr Patrick John. His efforts, dynamism and desire to enhance and develop our beloved County Dominica will never be forgotten.
    We needed someone with his Caliber to lead us to modernisation and progress, that we Dominicans will have a better way of life and our country be devolved without loosing our Natural Status and Structure.
    He won, but never had the opportunity to fulfill his calling.
    May he be Blessed and protected by God throughout his life.
    His sufferings has been endless. Along with his coligues.
    He may still have another chance to make this dream come true.
    Sorry for his sufferings.
    Get well soon sir. Keep the Faith. Jesus Christ loves you.

    • Me
      June 13, 2016

      You forget Julius that he was also guilty of treason. I wish him well but we can not forget this.

      • June 14, 2016

        That was all orchestrated by Eugenia Charles.
        I see former Prime Minister as nothing more than political prisoner.
        The Roseau bourgeoisie did not want a roots man leading Dominica.
        What we are experiencing now is a repeat.
        The Freedom Party could not wait for Edidon James(the country boy)
        they joined with Labor Party and in the process they killed their party.
        Freedom is dead and will never resurrect.
        We need a new vibrant party with vision and integrity,

  6. sam baker
    June 13, 2016

    What’s going on PJ I hope you’re not working up yourself, take it easy sir.

  7. EnfantDiable
    June 13, 2016

    Hold on PJ hold on!!

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