AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoMurder Case Update: Police charged serving officer Jean-Luc Langlais with the murder of 16-year-old Jerbiah Paul after her decomposed body was found in Capuchin; Chief of Police Lincoln Corbette called it “truly heartbreaking” and said the investigation is ongoing with no stone left unturned. Police Welfare Push: National Security Minister Rayburn Blackmore says the force will add support for officers’ mental and emotional well-being, including a psychologist and a dedicated personnel function. Missing Child Clarification: Blackmore also addressed public comparisons in the Kernisha Etienne disappearance case, stressing that Kernisha’s investigation remains open. Family Law Reform: Blackmore highlighted a strengthened domestic and family protection package passed in 2023, including faster protection orders and expanded police powers. Regional Child Policy: OECS, with UNICEF support, unveiled a 2026–2032 regional child policy and strategic plan aimed at safer, more empowered children across the sub-region. Watersports Regulation: The Dominica Watersports Association urged clearer, transparent rules for operators, citing gaps around the Sperm Whale Reserve Act and calling for streamlined licensing. Infrastructure: Work has started on rehabilitating Pointe Ronde Bridge with a temporary bypass to reduce disruption.
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