Police in Dominica arrest several opposition supporters following protest

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Police in Dominica have arrested several individuals following protest actions which took place in the capital city of Roseau last week.

Among those arrested were Former MP of Salisbury Hector “Spags” John and Former MP of Roseau North Daniel “Danny” Lugay.

The others arrested include Paula Celestine, Samuel Durand, JnoBaptiste “Balo” Charles, Bernard Moreau, Imran Joseph, Siri Defoe, Clementina Mitchel and Moses Prosper.

John, Charles and Durand appeared before a magistrate court earlier this week where they were charged with unlawfully riotously and tumultuously assembling together to the disturbance of the public peace.

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This charge falls under the Public Order Act and carries a penalty of up to five years in prison. They are scheduled to return to court on June 25, 2025 to defend the charges.

Bail was set at $30,000 for both John and Charles, all of whom had their sureties accepted by the court. However, Durand who was similarly charged, was denied bail and remanded in custody at the State prison.

His lawyers have said that they will appeal the matter in the High Court.

The protest, which took place on March 19, escalated into a confrontation with police, resulting in the use of tear gas and rock bullets, injuring several participants.

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Comments (10)

  • Rhea March 26, 2025, 1:10 PM

    This is an attack on our democratic rights! People have the right to protest when they feel their voices aren’t being heard. The fact that even former MPs are being arrested shows how serious the situation is. We need to stand up for what’s right.
    Reply
  • Advancing March 26, 2025, 1:20 PM

    Dominica is not a real place. The nonesence I see happening there cannot happen in Antigua.
    Reply
  • Dominican to de bone March 26, 2025, 1:23 PM

    Those who incite people to break the law are just as guilty as the rioters. Let them face the court. If found guilty of breaing the law, let them pay the penalty.
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  • Antigua Surf March 26, 2025, 1:26 PM

    So, Dominicans protest and get arrested cause they need permission. we protest and don’t need permission. its time we walk the streets of Antigua demanding justice for not only Chantel but for Achazia as well, even Yenifer, Vincia and every other unsolved murder mystery. Let’s hit those streets
    Reply
    • Stone March 26, 2025, 1:59 PM

      In Caribbean politics once you go against the government peacefully or not you will be teargased and arrested. In other words any thing I do you take it or leave it but you can’t go against it otherwise..and you call that democracy..
      Reply
  • Luka Johnson March 26, 2025, 1:26 PM

    dictatorship in Dominica?
    Reply
  • food4thought March 26, 2025, 1:27 PM

    Dominicans majee eh boii
    Reply
  • Un March 26, 2025, 2:23 PM

    Well we see why Skerrit and Browne are friends. The end
    Reply
  • Juju Bee March 26, 2025, 5:12 PM

    Advance advance.. Reverse Reverse🤣🤣🤣🤣 If you know you know. JJ
    Reply
  • You would like to know March 26, 2025, 8:52 PM

    One island should not be run by the same person for 25 years.. he have that island in the same states for years they should be more developed… He build him self hotels that when he is out of government he and his family will be wealthy… No one should get arrested for speaking they minds and protesting
    Reply

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