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Police Chief Lincoln Corbette<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The Commonwealth of Dominica Police Force (CDPF) has announced that residents of the northern communities may now obtain driver’s licences in Portsmouth.<\/p>\n

According to a statement from the CDPF, Chief of Police Mr. Lincoln Corbette made this announcement during the service’s official launch on Thursday, March 19, 2026. Four officers have been appointed as Licensing Officers to facilitate the process and improve accessibility for the public.<\/p>\n

The Chief of Police also emphasized that vigilance and surveillance will be strengthened to ensure that motorists remain compliant by keeping their driver\u2019s licences and insurance up to date. Motorists are being urged to ensure their vehicles are roadworthy and properly documented at all times.<\/p>\n

Additionally, the statement said a warning was issued that vehicles owing licence fees for more than two years may be deregistered.<\/p>\n

“The Police Force remains committed to improving public service delivery while promoting road safety and lawful compliance across the island,” the statement added.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The Commonwealth of Dominica Police Force (CDPF) has announced that residents of the northern communities may now obtain driver’s licences in Portsmouth. 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