Grand Fond MP flown to Martinique for treatment, Dominica PM confirms

Dominica Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit has confirmed that Ivor Stephenson was taken ill over the weekend and is receiving treatment in Martinique.

The Grand Fond MP, who is also the parliament secretary in the Ministry of Health, was hospitalised on Saturday morning after complaining of feeling unwell.

“He was admitted to the Princess Margaret Hospital and on Saturday evening he was flown to Martinique for further medical examination and treatment,” Skerrit said.

“He is in stable condition and as time goes by if the need arises, I shall inform the country of his improvement.”

“I also want to ask the country to pray for his speedy and successful recovery and to also pray for his family as they go through this trying time dealing with the illness of a husband and of course a father and of course to the entire communities of Grand Fond, Riviere Cyrique and Morne Jaune,” the prime minister added.

“So our prayers will continue to be with him and we are providing the fullest support to the family in all ways possible because certainly one can appreciate it is a very trying time for them.”