ROSEAU,
Dominica, Wednesday April 18, 2012 – In recent months, Dominica has been
grappling with a spate of criminal activities including attacks on tourists and
the murder of a prominent hotelier.
Police are also searching for suspects in the kidnapping of three men.
Prime
Minister Roosevelt Skerrit nevertheless says he remains optimistic that a
government initiative to deal with crime will bear fruit.
The
government has launched the Community Outreach Programme on crime and violence,
which allows for meetings with various stakeholders.
According
to Skerrit, “What we are trying to do is embrace everybody who is prepared to
make a meaningful contribution. That
charge is being led by the attorney general and the minister of national
security who are going around the communities ... to curb any violence or
criminal behaviour within our society.”
“The
whole idea is to let people understand that crime is a societal problem which
requires a societal response. Spending a
lot of time blaming others is not going to solve crime,” Skerrit said, adding,
“It is about each one of us recognising that we have a part to play towards
fighting crime, and this is what we are seeking to do.”
The
prime minister said that he is encouraged by the attendance at the meetings
held so far “and people are suggesting ways, bringing forth ideas as to how we
can fight crime, what is the cause of it from their own perspective”.
“So
the whole idea is to underscore the concerted efforts of all concerned in
fighting crime,” he explained.
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