{"id":318328,"date":"2024-03-01T17:13:20","date_gmt":"2024-03-01T21:13:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dominicanewsonline.com\/news\/?p=318328"},"modified":"2024-03-01T17:13:20","modified_gmt":"2024-03-01T21:13:20","slug":"former-senator-and-dbmc-chairman-vanoulst-jno-charles-to-receive-official-funeral","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dominicanewsonline.com\/news\/governance\/former-senator-and-dbmc-chairman-vanoulst-jno-charles-to-receive-official-funeral\/","title":{"rendered":"Former senator and DBMC chairman Vanoulst Jno Charles  to receive official funeral"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"flex-1 overflow-hidden\">\n<div class=\"react-scroll-to-bottom--css-wjhav-79elbk h-full\">\n<div class=\"react-scroll-to-bottom--css-wjhav-1n7m0yu\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-col text-sm pb-9\">\n<div class=\"w-full text-token-text-primary\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-2\">\n<div class=\"px-4 py-2 justify-center text-base md:gap-6 m-auto\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-1 text-base mx-auto gap-3 md:px-5 lg:px-1 xl:px-5 md:max-w-3xl lg:max-w-[40rem] xl:max-w-[48rem] group final-completion\">\n<div class=\"relative flex w-full flex-col agent-turn\">\n<div class=\"flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-grow flex-col max-w-full\">\n<div class=\"min-h-[20px] text-message flex flex-col items-start gap-3 whitespace-pre-wrap break-words [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-5 overflow-x-auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"6527de94-b580-42e1-a469-73bcab1ef3ae\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light\">\n<figure id=\"attachment_67907\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-67907\" style=\"width: 640px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-67907\" src=\"https:\/\/dominicanewsonline.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/jno-charles-642x587.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"585\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-67907\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Vanoulst Jno Charles<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The Government of Dominica has announced plans for an Official Funeral to honor the late Vanoulst Jno Charles, recognizing his significant contributions to the nation&#8217;s agricultural sector and overall development. Mr. Jno Charles, who served as a Senator in Dominica&#8217;s First Parliament from November 3rd, 1978 to June 21st, 1979, passed away on Thursday, February 29th, 2024.<\/p>\n<p>Throughout his career, Mr. Jno Charles made notable strides in agriculture, beginning as a dedicated citrus and banana farmer. He held pivotal positions such as Chairman of the Dominica Banana Marketing Corporation (DBMC) and President of the Windward Islands Banana Growers Association (WINBAN). Under his leadership, he spearheaded initiatives that elevated benefits for Windward Islands farmers and expanded export volumes from Dominican growers, leaving an indelible mark on the industry.<\/p>\n<p>Beyond his agricultural endeavors, Mr. Jno Charles also served the state in various capacities, including Chairman of the Police Service Commission (PSC) and Commissioner of the Integrity Commission. Recognizing his distinguished service, he was honored with Dominica&#8217;s second-highest national accolade, the Sisserou Award of Honour, in 2008. His active involvement in national politics and community activism solidified his status as an influential and highly respected figure in his home constituency of St. Joseph. The Government of Dominica, via a statement, extended heartfelt condolences to Mr. Vanoulst Jno Charles&#8217;s family and friends, wishing him a peaceful rest.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>View the official statement from the Office of the Prime Minister below:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>Roseau, Dominica- March 1, 2024: The Government of Dominica will accord the late Vanoulst Jno Charles an Official Funeral in recognition of his outstanding contribution to Dominica\u2019s development in the field of agriculture. Mr. Jno-Charles was a Senator in the First Parliament of Dominica from November 3rd, 1978 to June 21st, 1979.<\/em><br \/>\n<em>Mr. Jno Charles, of St. Joseph, passed away on Thursday, February 29th, 2024.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>He began his career in agriculture as a fulltime citrus and banana farmer and was Chairman of the Dominica Banana Marketing Corporation (DBMC) and President of the Windward Islands Banana Growers Association (WINBAN). During his tenure, he was credited for increasing benefits to Windward Islands farmers and expanding export <\/em><em>volume from Dominican growers.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Mr. Jno Charles also served the state as Chairman of the Police Service Commission (PSC) and Commissioner of the Integrity Commission, and was the recipient of Dominica\u2019s second highest national honour, the Sisserou Award of Honour, in 2008.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>He was actively involved in national politics and community activism and was an influential and highly-respected member of the St. Joseph Constituency. The Government of Dominica extends heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Mr. Vanoulst Jno Charles on his passing. 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