Carlisle Jno Baptiste

Carlisle Jno Baptiste is one of the most resilient and experienced investigative journalists in the Commonwealth of Dominica, known for his relentless court reporting and commitment to press freedom. With a career spanning over 25 years, he has moved from a senior role in state and private broadcasting to establishing Nature Isle News (NIN), which is now a premier digital destination for breaking news and judicial updates on the island.

Professional Profile and Community Legacy

In his professional life, Jno Baptiste showed the importance of journalists as guardians of public interest within a rising democratic system. His path has been marked by significant professional milestones, including high-level reporting for DBS Radio and Q95 FM, as well as international assignments such as his 2014 media tour of the European Union headquarters in Brussels. His dedication to his work is proven by his refusal to quit, even after enduring severe personal and professional hardships, including a 2023 firebombing at his residence and hard-fought court cases to defend his name and job security.

Aside from his public status, he is an active community participant with significant experience in the island’s educational system. As a proud alumnus of Saint Mary’s Academy (SMA) in Roseau, he has taken an active role in ensuring the future of the institution that shaped his early years. He is a primary advocate for the school’s structural recovery following the devastation of Hurricane Maria, using his platform to champion the restoration of its facilities.

• Educational Foundation: Alumnus of St. Mary’s Academy (SMA), Roseau; he is a key supporter of the Restore & Rebuild campaign, specifically targeting the USD $180,000 restoration of the Brother Egbert Germain Wing.
• Media Leadership: Founder and Editor-in-Chief of Nature Isle News (NIN); formerly a prominent voice at Kairi FM, DBS Radio, and Q95FM.
• Specialized Expertise: Widely regarded as Dominica’s leading court reporter, he is a fierce advocate for all media houses to assign dedicated staff to cover judicial proceedings to ensure transparency.
• Legal & Civil Advocacy: Won a landmark 9-year defamation battle in 2024 against The Chronicle newspaper, a victory he described as a vindication for truth and justice.
• Journalistic Resilience: Continues his investigative work despite a targeted firebombing of his vehicle in Pointe Michel in July 2023, an attack he attributed to his work as a journalist.
• Regional Representation: Served as a representative for the Media Workers Association of Dominica (MWAD) and has worked with the Association of Caribbean Media Workers (ACM) to distribute equipment and support to local journalists.
• Broad Investigative Reach: Known for breaking major stories on everything from high-profile criminal trials and police briefings to the impact of regional travel disruptions on Dominican citizens.