Former Minister of Agriculture, and Owner of Exotica Cottages, Atherton Martin, reveals what the cause was for the apprehension and premature departure of seven wealthy American tourists who came to Dominica for leisure in response to an invitation from Aviator Mr. Brian Lloyd with the knowledge of a senior Port Officer.The seven visitors came to Dominica on three private planes and landed at the Canefield Airport. Mr. Martin revealed that they had been cleared by immigration and customs. After which the visitors were brought to Exotica Cottages to begin their ‘Nature Isle Experience’ - However police suddenly stormed Exotica Cottages to detain the visitors, claiming that they needed to investigate their immigration status. Based on international law, anybody flying an aircraft along with the pilot is considered crew and in that instance it is left to the discretion of immigration officers to stamp or just validate the passport of crew members. Martin explained that the seven Americans presented all their passport documents to immigration as customary, and after review all seven visitors were allowed to leave the Airport and enter Dominica.The Americans, who were supposed to leave on Wednesday March 27, were forced to leave Dominica on March 25, 2024. Since then, the public has raised concern with the Police about this matter.Martin further explained the arrival of the Americans were the start of a new tourism project, involving Aviators with wealthy clients looking for destinations to visit throughout the year. He revealed the factors which led to the Americans having a bad experience in Dominica. Owner of Exotica Cottages, Atherton Martin
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