{"id":351795,"date":"2025-11-05T09:19:26","date_gmt":"2025-11-05T13:19:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dominicanewsonline.com\/news\/?p=351795"},"modified":"2025-11-05T15:06:06","modified_gmt":"2025-11-05T19:06:06","slug":"vescort-jones-reinstated-as-aviation-security-officer-nearly-11-years-after-dismissal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dominicanewsonline.com\/news\/homepage\/homepage-carousel\/vescort-jones-reinstated-as-aviation-security-officer-nearly-11-years-after-dismissal\/","title":{"rendered":"Vescort Jones reinstated as aviation security officer nearly 11 years after dismissal"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Vescort Jones has officially resumed his role as Aviation Security Officer at the Dominica Air and Seaports Authority (DASPA), nearly eleven years after his dismissal in December 2014. The reinstatement follows a prolonged legal and public campaign, culminating in an amicable settlement between Jones and DASPA that includes a compensation package deemed satisfactory by Jones.<\/p>\n

Jones was originally dismissed after allowing United Workers Party (UWP) leader Lennox Linton to dispose of crab backs at the Douglas-Charles Airport, which Linton intended to travel with but lacked the required permit. The incident sparked widespread public support in Jones\u2019s home community of Marigot, where residents and political figures viewed the dismissal as politically motivated dominicanewsonline.com<\/a><\/p>\n

In January 2015, over 500 residents signed a petition demanding Jones\u2019s reinstatement, which was delivered to DASPA CEO Benoit Bardouille by Linton and members of the Marigot community. The petition described Jones\u2019s termination as a \u201cclear act of political victimization\u201d and called for accountability within DASPA dominicanewsonline.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Despite the public outcry and the submission of the petition, the Labour Tribunal failed to reach a decision on Jones\u2019s wrongful dismissal claim for over a decade. A second tribunal was eventually appointed, and recent negotiations led to a resolution that allowed Jones to return to his post.<\/p>\n

In a press release, Jones expressed gratitude for the outcome, stating, \u201cI am very happy to return to the job I have always loved. Aviation security has been my passion and my calling.\u201d He also thanked his family, attorney, and supporters for standing by him during his pursuit of justice.<\/p>\n

Jones now looks forward to continuing his service to Dominica, contributing to the safety and efficiency of the nation\u2019s air and sea port operations. His reinstatement marks the end of a long-standing dispute and a return to a profession in which he has been recognized for his dedication and integrity.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Vescort Jones has officially resumed his role as Aviation Security Officer at the Dominica Air and Seaports Authority (DASPA), nearly eleven years after his dismissal in December 2014. 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