Businessman Gregor Nassief says he is pursuing legal advice after closed-circuit television footage allegedly showed two members of Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit's security detail present at a private civic discussion he hosted at Fort Young Hotel on August 26.
Nassief, a prominent Dominican businessman, disclosed the development in a statement, expressing concern that the presence of the security personnel at the meeting raises questions about the monitoring of private civic gatherings in the Commonwealth of Dominica. The meeting, which Nassief described as a private discussion, was held in Roseau and brought together citizens to deliberate on matters of national interest.
The businessman said the CCTV footage, which he has reviewed, appears to show the two individuals at the venue during the session. He has not publicly named the officers, but he indicated that the incident has prompted him to seek formal legal counsel to determine what recourse may be available under Dominican law.
Nassief's statement did not specify what legal action he might take, but he emphasised that the alleged monitoring of a private meeting by state security personnel, if confirmed, would be a serious matter for civic life in the country. He called for transparency and accountability, noting that citizens should be able to assemble and discuss public affairs without fear of surveillance.
The Prime Minister's Office has not yet issued a public response to Nassief's allegations. Attempts to reach officials for comment were not immediately successful. The matter comes at a time of heightened political discussion in Dominica, with civic groups and private citizens increasingly vocal on issues of governance and public policy.
Fort Young Hotel, located on the Roseau waterfront, is a common venue for business and civic events in the capital. The hotel has not commented on the incident.
Nassief is well known in Dominica's business community, with interests spanning several sectors of the economy. His decision to go public with the allegation marks a notable development in the ongoing national conversation about the boundaries between state security operations and private citizen activity.
The alleged incident has drawn attention on social media, with some Dominicans expressing solidarity with Nassief and others calling for a full investigation. No formal complaint has been lodged with the police as of this writing, and Nassief has not indicated whether he intends to file one.
Observers note that the use of CCTV footage in such disputes is relatively uncommon in Dominica, and the legal questions surrounding the alleged monitoring could hinge on whether the security personnel were acting in an official capacity or were present for unrelated reasons. Legal experts in Roseau have said that privacy protections under Dominican law are limited, but that the circumstances of the alleged monitoring could still raise issues of public interest.
Nassief's statement concluded with a call for citizens to remain vigilant about their rights. He said he would provide further updates once his legal team has completed its review of the evidence.
