The Courts
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Oct- 2025 -2 October
Court Rules in Favor of UWP Claimant on Citizenship Funds Case
The High Court has once again ruled in favor of Bernie Ryan, chairman of the St. Joseph Constituency Association of the United Workers’ Party (UWP), granting him legal standing to demand information f
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Sep- 2025 -12 September
Mahaut Police Officer Remanded Over Firearms and Cocaine Charges
Chief Magistrate Candia Carette George has denied bail to Police Constable Anthony Francis Jr., who had been serving at the Mahaut Police Station. Francis faces multiple serious charges relating to po
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Jun- 2024 -5 June
Dominica Court Denies Bail to Two Men Charged with Massive Cocaine Possession
Key Points: Phillon Kevin Joseph and Jamel Cordice Delpeche charged with possession with intent to supply 500,073 grams of cocaine.Both men denied bail by the Magistrate’s Court in Roseau.Prosecution
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Nov- 2023 -16 November
Sentencing in Man from Jimmit: Fines and Suspended Sentences Issued in Firearms Case
Magistrate Hansel Valarie has delivered a mixed verdict in a firearms-related case, imposing a $5,000.00 fine and a suspended jail sentence against a 25-year-old individual from Jimmit. Kyle Randolph
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9 November
Portsmouth’s Heywood Augustine Murder Trial Discontinued in Unforeseen Twist
In a surprising legal twist, Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Sherma Dalrymple has opted to discontinue the murder trial of Heywood Augustine, accused in the 2018 shooting death of Derek Peters i
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Aug- 2023 -23 August
Gun Possession Case Ends in Tears: Plea for Mercy Goes Unheeded
In a gripping courtroom episode on August 18, 2023, Chief Magistrate Candia Carrette-George faced an impassioned appeal. However, this plea wasn’t enough to sway the court’s decision in im
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Jul- 2023 -7 July
Nigerian National Imprisoned for Seven Years After Swallowing Cocaine Pellets
Commendations are in order for the vigilant customs officials in Dominica who successfully intercepted a drug trafficking attempt by a Nigerian national. The individual, Osarumwense Ibuze, was detaine
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4 July
Permanent Stay Granted in High-Profile Police Murder Trial in Portsmouth
The murder case involving the death of Joshua Etienne took a decisive turn, as High Court Judge Thomas W. R. Astaphan granted a Permanent Stay of Prosecution to the accused police officers Martin Seam
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Jun- 2023 -30 June
Police Constable Flecher Jean & Businessman, Clits Joseph Granted Bail on Firearm Charge
Appearing before Magistrate Michael Laudat on June 30, 2023, were two recognized figures, Police Constable Flecher Jean from Bioche, and Dublanc businessman, Clits Joseph. The duo separately pleaded n
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