In a groundbreaking, first-ever gesture of community appreciation, two officers from the Community Policing Unit of the Commonwealth of Dominica Police Force (CDPF) partnered with local performance group Extasy Band to honor the island’s nursing workforce on International Nurses Day, held Tuesday, May 12, 2026. The celebration unfolded at the Dominica China Friendship Hospital, where the group brought live music, lighthearted entertainment and sincere gratitude directly to the nurses who serve on the frontlines of the nation’s healthcare system.
Corporal Dion Moses and Constable Bernard Darroux, the lead CDPF representatives organizing the event, shared that they felt immense pride in representing the police force for this unique outreach effort. Unlike traditional Nurses Day observances, this collaborative activity brought together law enforcement and local artists to center recognition of nurses’ unwavering contributions to public health, a mission the officers described as deeply meaningful for their team.
The event was designed around highlighting the irreplaceable role nurses hold across Dominica’s healthcare ecosystem. Through their daily compassion, willingness to sacrifice personal time for patient care, and consistent commitment to improving community health outcomes, nurses form the backbone of the island’s medical services — a truth organizers emphasized repeatedly throughout the celebration. The gathering was framed as a small but meaningful way to repay the decades of dedication that nursing professionals across the country have given to the Dominican people.
Organizers also extended public gratitude to the Dominica China Friendship Hospital’s executive management and frontline administrative staff, who extended a warm welcome to the police and Extasy Band team and ensured the event ran smoothly for attending nurses.
This Nurses Day celebration is just one component of the CDPF’s ongoing Community Policing Initiative, a flagship program focused on breaking down barriers between law enforcement and local communities, fostering cross-sector unity, and spreading uplifting, positive energy across the entire island. The program’s community outreach arm regularly plans events that connect police officers with residents outside of traditional law enforcement contexts, building trust and strengthening social bonds across all segments of Dominican society.