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Police P.R.O says Civilians Must be Given a Receipt for
Money or Goods Confiscated by Police but Callers to the
Hot Seat Allege that No Receipts are given and Moneys go
Missing
Reporter:
Midian Pacquette- Thursday March
4 2010
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Some callers to the Hot Seat show are allegedly accusing
the police force of possible corruption with respect to
large sums of moneys which they claim that may have gone
missing from time to time. Many of the callers expressed
dissatisfaction with what they referenced as lawlessness
by certain law officers and gave some details of what
they called their experiences and knowledge of
situations where money and goods were confiscated with
no receipts issued to the persons from whom these items
were confiscated. Public Relations Officer of police
Inspector Claude Weekes explained that it is a
civilian’s right to be given a receipt for any sum of
money or items being taken by the police for whatever
reason they are taken.
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DFP Executive Member Herbert Sabaroach says Government
Remains Silent on Electoral Reforms but the Chairman of
the Electoral Commission should Start Implementation Now
Reporter: Shamalie Louis-
Thursday March 4 2010
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Dominica Freedom Party member Herbert Sabaroach says
although he is hearing nothing about electoral reform
from government, the matter still remains an imperative,
and the Chairman of the Electoral Commission should
speak out on the issue and let the public know what is
being done, if anything. Sabaroach says it is absolutely
necessary that the process be started immediately, so as
to ensure the full and proper implementation of a
reformed electoral system before the next election, and
avoid any last minuite delays. He stressed the need for
taking action now in order to ensure that the necessary
reforms are implemented in a timely manner.
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Dominicans are Expressing Concern about an Alleged Drug
Related Incident at Sea in the Grand Bay Area last Week
Involving Exchange of Gunfire Between Police and 3 or 4
men
Reporter: Midian Pacquette-
Thursday March 4 2010
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Concern is being raised about an alleged drug related
incident which took place at sea in the Grand Bay area
last week involving a vessel carrying about 3 or 4 males
and the police, in an exchange of gunfire. It is also
alleged that a boat is now in police custody with
multiple bullet holes. Public Relations officer of the
Dominica Police Force Inspector Claude Weekes was
interviewed on the Q95 Hot Seat Show this morning but
refused to give any in-depth information about that
matter. He explained that there was indeed some activity
and said that the matter was being investigated.
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Parliamentary Representative for the Salisbury
Constituency says Church Leaders should Live up to their
Social Obligations and Incorporate More young People
into Church Activities
Reporter: Shamalie Louis-
Thursday March 4 2010
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Hector John parliamentary representative for the
Salisbury constituency expressed his disappointment with
the religious leaders on island, and especially as
relates to those of the Catholic Church, who kept mostly
silent throughout the electoral process, despite
numerous claims of corruption and morally wrong actions.
John stated that prior to the year 2000; the Church was
much more vocal. John is of the view that increased
youth participation in church groups and activities
would help in minimizing the number of young people who
get involved in wrong doing. He says the necessary
agents are already present; all that is needed is for
them to be used.
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DFP Executive Member Johnson Boston says the Labour
Administration should Distinguish Between Party and
State and Stop Using National Occasions as Political
Party Events Reporter:
Shamalie Louis- Thursday March
4 2010
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Johnson Boston, general secretary for the DFP says a
number of institutional organizations such as the
schools, health systems, government statutory bodies and
other agencies, as well as other private sector
institutions on island are suffering from a total
breakdown. He says if this is not brought to order very
soon, chaos could emerge. He also expressed the view
that in current times, there is a lack of protocol and
order as relates to various state functions. Boston is
of the view that the Labour Party Administration should
learn to differentiate between political events and
national occasions. Boston highlighted the recent ground
breaking ceremony to begin works on the west coast
highway and noted that Ministers of the DLP government
cared more about promoting the labour party at that
function, than about explaining the importance of the
project.
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Health Minister Julius Timothy says current drought in
the Caribbean Region calls for coordinated effort by all
sectors to Prevent Food, Health and Electricity Problems
Reporter:
Lakisha Labassiere- Thursday March
4 2010
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Health Minister Hon. Julius Timothy says the current
drought period facing the Caribbean Region poses serious
challenges for all sectors in Dominica. Timothy says
this has major implications for the health,
agricultural, environmental, tourism and public
utilities sectors as this drought could result in
increased cost of electricity bills as there would be
greater dependence on fossil fuel rather than
hydro-power, and increased health hazards as a result of
the non-availability of water for consumption. He says
this also threatens the ability to ensure food
sustainability.
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Dominica Urged to Continue Providing Vaccinations for
Both Seasonal Flu and the H1N1 Virus, and to Continue
the Heightened State of Readiness for Early Detection
Reporter: Lakisha Labassiere-
Thursday March 4 2010
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Chief Medical Officer, Dr. David Johnson says the
Influenza A H1N1 virus is still being monitored by
health officials in Dominica. He says though the virus
is no longer a major cause of concern, surveillance
continues and persons are still being tested, but test
results at this time are largely showing to be negative,
and meanwhile, an H1N1 pandemic influenza plan has been
developed. Meantime, PAHO/WHO Representative, Dr. Gina
Watson, says though the pandemic has reduced, they
continue to urge countries to pursue vaccinations for
seasonal flu and H1N1 as they cannot assure that there
won’t be a possible strong wave coming ahead.
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Tightening anti-money laundering laws
www.bbccaribbean.com -
Thursday March 4 2010 |
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The parliament of Antigua and Barbuda has been debating
legislation aimed at strengthening local anti-money
laundering laws.
The debate comes two days after the US State Department
declared the country as one of six in the Caribbean that
are among the world's major money laundering centres.
Last month the Financial Action Task Force, a
Paris-based watchdog, said Antigua had more work to do
to meet international standards on financial regulation.
The opposition Antigua Labour Party walked out of the
debate to protest against what a spokesman said was the
rejection of a request for a postponement.
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Extradition debate heats up
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Thursday March 4 2010 |
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The Jamaican government's decision to refuse a US
request to extradite businessman Christopher Coke has
been criticised by the island's former national security
minister Peter Phillips. Mr Coke is wanted in the United
States on gun and drug trafficking charges, and the US
State Department in its latest narcotics report chided
the Bruce Golding administration over its handling of
the proposed extradition. Prime Minister Golding told
parliament on Tuesday that there were irregularities in
the extradition request. However Dr Peter Phillips says
the government's concerns about having unnamed persons
listed in an indictment, is a matter that can be settled
by the island's courts, to help facilitate the
extradition.
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Hydro power plant project for Haiti
www.bbccaribbean.com -
Thursday March
4 2010 |
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Brazil says it wants to jump start Haiti's
reconstruction effort by building a hydroelectric power
plant in the quake-devastated nation. The Brazilian
government says it hopes to receive approval this week
from President Rene Preval for the project. The
Brazilians say they'll build a $150 million power plant
to serve at least 600,000 Haitians living in two cities,
including the capital Port au Prince.
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