To DNO readers: Many of you know of my previous relationship with Charles Maynard who served as the Managing Director of the Chronicle when I was editor. The man I knew then stands in sharp contrast to the man of today.
What has changed?
Mr. Maynard reportedly told a close friend that he can be more useful being on the inside with Skerrit where he can exert moral influence on what is going on in contrast with being on the outside where his influence would be minimal.
Can he believed?
In order to stir the conscience of Mr. Maynard into exerting the influence he claims as the reason for lending support to the prime minister and his cabal, I wrote him the letter that appears below, more as a commentary on his dubious role in the Skerrit regime and also to highlight the moral dilemma he faces as his silence in the face of grave transgressions in the conduct of public policy raises questions about conflicts between his financial and economic interests and his ability to serve as the voice of reason.
His silence during the recent savage attacks on Sir Brian, a Belfast friend, speaks volumes. I wrote again to withdraw the letter only because I believe its contents could be misunderstood and misinterpreted.
On balance, however, I believe the contents of the letter should be placed in the public domain for comment and analysis.
Expect the unexpected
THE LETTER
Dear Charles,
I wish to take this opportunity to address you as a personal friend and someone for whom I have had a considerable degree of respect for your contribution to Dominica. In fact at one point in our long relationship I thought of you as a mentor as we collaborated to bring some sanity to a nation torn by strife and uprising in 1979.
I especially remember your counsel re the role of the press in a democracy and the obligation of the media in general to serve as the beacon of light to illuminate the dark corners of society, a point emphasized in Michael Manley’s book, The Politics of Change, which you gifted to me when I took on the role of editor of the Chronicle of which you were managing director.
With this historical backdrop I must tell you, Charles, that I have a profound difficulty reconciling your lofty ideals a generation ago and your current association with a government which, in many ways, is violating the very principles and values which we sought to uphold in the pre and post independence era.
I understand that people change over time but such a radical transformation in your posture and in your support of a regime that is on the cusp of destroying the essence of what we have come to know as Dominica, has me deeply worried.
There is widespread speculation in the country that some of our countrymen who give implicit and explicit support to the Skerrit regime do so for economic and financial reasons. While I would not for a moment associate you with this kind of hypocrisy, I wish to make you a friendly offer, which, believe me, is undertaken in good faith and with the best of intentions.
In consideration of the fact that you are a man of stature and considerable credibility in the country, I would like to offer you a financial incentive to denounce the Skerrit regime publicly and thus place yourself on the right side of history.
I am prepared to make a substantial contribution to a retirement account in your name if you would volunteer to go on record to condemn the Skerrit regime as inimical to the future and the best interest of the country. I believe history would recognize your valiant effort should you demonstrate courage to act at the moment of the country’s need.
I await your reply and thoughtful consideration.
Your erstwhile friend
Julius B Sampson
Dominicans are so sort. Money alone they understanding. It is so obvious that wat sampson was sayin is that maynard is only there for money. I have never seen so many daft ppl in my life
Is that the way a friend deals with a friend by exposing his alleged weakness in public. Thanks again for insulting the Dominican intelligence. You guys realy did not realised the storm youn would have created. Now that all hell bork loose on Julkius B. Sampson, he is running for cover and insulting us again in the process. Well two wrongs don’t make a right. You and Julius believe that Dominicans can be BOUGHT for your price.Think again.
I must add, it was out of taste
people! People! People! You are all misinterpreting Mr. Sampson’s letter. He was just trying to show that if someone does not stand up for something they will fall for anything.In my opinion his ‘offer’ (what he said) was meant to be sarcastic.
i have to say that while I am VERY concerned about twhat is a definite rise in corrupt practices and a PM who arrogantly disregards the law, surrounded by a cabinet which aids, abets, participates and covers up, and whilwe i am VERY disappointed in Ambassador Maynard being such a close and uncritical ally, THE LETTER FROM MR SAMPSON IS SHAMEFUL. It MAY not have been his intent, but this letter IS A BRIBE.
It is even more shameful that Mr Sampson should PUBLISH this letter in the public domain.
What sort of example is this to our up and coming generation? Do we teach them to be boggus and decietful even before they graduate from education?. Look here, please set an example and stop all that nonsense. You should spend more time in unity, love, trust, respect and most of all loyalty to those you have guided you along the way. Talk about being Two Faced: those of you who claim to be the educated ones, when things are not in your favour will back stab and even try to bribe others. What have you all got to offer DOMINICA? for a start, the ways you are carrying-on, people will be ware of you all and will not trust you as you are out to distroy the ruling party who in this time of uncertainity in the whole world is trying to make progress in the lovely island. Why dont we all live in peace and unity and help to develope our land .
SO PROUD TO BE A DOMINICIAN AND GOOD LUCK TO OUR PRIME MINISTER I WILL CONTINUE TO PRAY AND SUPPORT YOU. God bless
My advice to Charles Maynard by all means accept the money,if he has all that money to give away TAKE IT and then you can in turn contribute to the UWP DEFENCE FUND and the many more RADIO THONS which will soon be forthcoming.
My advice to Mr SAMPSON if your money is beating you why not set up an education trust fund.to help educate poor Dominican youth or some other charitable organisation, heavens know how they need that money Mrs Solomon/ Charles could work wonders at the Grotto Home with a sizeable donation such as that,maybe they would even name Sampson Home for the Homeless or the Julius Sampson Educational Trust Fund
Some great, positive responses for a change fellow Dominicans. Good job. Charles Maynard is a perfect gentleman. I forgot to mention this too.
but happy to have responded. Always look for the good in others and especially those who deserve it as he does.
I must apologize for spelling his name wrongly. Please accept my apology. I am making an excuse for the time I commented. I suppose I was then tired
God bless all of you.
Julius you have certailly lost it.Why would you attack such as honourable man you call your friend?What calibre of a man are you?. A man who has assisted everyone at some stage including you, what are your motives?I’m certain that if Mr Maynard had to throw stones at you they would not be stones but boulders you would never survive. You know the real issue is Skerro. Is all about him.All have tried to destroy him and have failed so as a result you attacking a man close to him.how sad…Go and repent!!! I HAVE LOST ALL THE LITTLE RESPECT I HAD FOR YOU…..
Some of you complain that Skerrit is cultivating an attitude of dependency on him and government for everything. I made a suggestion to Mr. Sampson to put the money to better use and this is your response? I do not know the lady, I am not from the community. I saw the news on MARPIN 2K4 and thought it was a good idea to see how we could help. I am more than willing to contribute $5.00 to help these 9 children who are now destitute. Funny thing about life is that WE JUST NEVER KNOW WHAT THE FUTURE HOLDS FOR US. God bless you and hopes he gives you a kinder heart.
Again! Why should a poor woman suffer like that in Dominica? Is it not the same Dominica that many come on this board to big up as a country that is blessed with money, development and progress?
Why beg the diaspora to contribute $5.00 to this cause when over $100,000.00 dollars was paid to LIAT and other airlines to ferry ghost voters to Dominica to vote in December 2009.
People who are asking diasporians to contribute money should be ashamed. And should be more ashamed to reveal that on this forum. What happened to the Red Clinic? Maybe this woman did not vote labor or the government is not aware of her plight.
I also agree that Mr. Sampson should show some humanitarism in that case and lend a helping hand. But I can’t discount Skerro who spend over 1 million to buy the elections. He can can also help big time.
what a shame. i can’t believe you are publicly bribing and trying to bring charles maynard down to your level. jealousy has driven you guys insane. why don’t you pay for the students tuition at MSU.
Ron Green, Edison James, Ronnie Isidore, Lennox Linton, Matt Peltier & Company, what’s your take on this one? We need your feedback. Do you think Sampson did the right thing in an attempt to get “The Pope” on your side? Don’t be bias; we want your honest opinion.
whoever you are …that is a joke..if I know Mr. Maynard well..their responses will not matter at all.. Mr. Maynard has lead a fulfilled and respectable life…and the evidence is there, around the Caribbean and around the world….he does not care what anyone says about him..so GOOD LUCK!!….HA HA!!
Mr. Sampson,
I beg of you, please take that money and do some charity work in our country. There is an elderly lady living in the community of Mahaut whose house recently collapsed. She has 9 grandchildren to care for as their mother passed away and has been asking for assistance as she cannot afford to re-build at this time.
The money you wish to bribe Mr. Charles with can be put to a much greater service. Or rally some of your friends/colleagues in the diaspora to contribute at least $5 US each so that the lady could buy some materials.
I wish that I could assist her but I have a student loan paying for which is really stretching me. IShould you require further information, I would willingly provide it for you.
Thank you for your kind consideration of my suggestion.
Great suggestion, but he will not do that because is SKERRIT he is after, his letter has nothing to do with loving Dominica!
He writes and publish this ridiculous letter to seek attention for himself but he more BROKE than you and me trust me!!!!!!!
Maybe, juts maybe, we in the dispora can contribute at least $5 to an account for this woman! We should perhaps take the initiative and show not just Mr Sampson, but the government, that we Dominicans, who perhaps seem to have no voting rights – can make a difference in Dominica.
And why is this sad story not on DNO? Stories like that is what should be breaking news – stories where poor, unfortunate Dominicans are in need of assistance! Stories like that, should be what needs to be made public, those which will prick at the conscience of the more fortunate, the public, but most of all the govt to assist Dominicans who really need it!
Perhaps MR sampson, in his love for Dominica, should use this BRIBERY money and make a positive difference where it matters, as oppose to where ti doesn’t!
IS MR SAMPSON THEIR DADDY,ASK SKERRO TO TAKE CARE OF THEM.5.00 YOU MUST BE SUCKING ON SOMETHING SALTY .DOMINICA HAVE MONEY SKERRO HAVE IT MADE .
Is Skerrit their daddy? You mean old soul
in my opinion ,this man is out of place. i thought Dominica is a free country.
Mr. Sampson, intesting that you saw it fit to publish your letter to Mr. Maynard. Did he respond? If yes, why didn’t you publish his response also?
My best information suggests that Mr. Maynard did respond to the offer. It is precisely because of that response that Julius B. Sampson decided to go public with his bribe. I suspect the response was a stern rebuke such as why don’t you coem back home and assist with the development of the country, then we will talk.
Mr. Sampson must be told that the every day callers to every talkshow particulaer on Q95 does not represent the thousands of Dominicans (61 plus % of us) who have embraced Mr. Skerrit and rejected in total the UWP. Now go ahead if you wish and offer of us a bribe since we are stupid and immmoral . It does not change the fact one bit that you went on the record and offered in full public light a BRIBE to a public official. Where you live any bribe or attempted bribe of a public officuial is a very serious offence. unfortunately, you have found some comfort in the support that some Skerrit Haters have given to you. Matts “Hot Seat” this morning did not see it fit to even make a mention of the same. For the first time,Matt nor any of his correspopndence have read DNO. I look forward with eager anticipation to what Saturday afternoon have to offer by way of public offering of bribes to public officials.
Never mind his response. He can keep it. Julius’ letter diminished him self far more than it does Mr Maynard. Really, what had Charles Maynard done to deserve such disdain — place his talents at the service of his country? Maybe he should instead be joining those desperate persons whose hatred for Roosevelt Skerrit is taking them close to the brink of losing their minds. Mr Sampson stands diminished. And our new so-called guardians of our country’s democracy. Not Mr Maynard nor Mr Skerrit.
all wicked man judgement coming..
Mr sampson’s letter to Mr. Maynard can only be described as disgusting. We know he lost his very well paying job at the Merril-Lynch Finavcial Bank when it was closed down (or bought over cheaply) at the height of the banking scandal in the US, but why turn on his friend, when MR Sampson still cannot present ANY substancial evidence of wrong-doing by Mr. Skerrit, only the rehash of “allegations” by his diaspora political friends in the US. Maybe Mr Gabriel Christian and or Mr, Thomson Fountaine have promised him a job if he joins them publicly in their anti-Skerrit propaganda. It is the only reason I can think of (or maybe because he doesn’t approve of the oil storage tanks so near his multi-million dollar home – far larger than Skerrit’s ! – at Jimmit) ???
And guess what. It was because of Mr. Maynard’s incredible piece of recommendation he wrote on Sampson’s behalf, that helped Sampson to secure that Executive position he enjoyed at Merril Lynch downtowm Miami for years. And he wants to come today and speak about his friend in that manner? Shame on you Julius Samson.
Is Mr. Sampson going to pay all Dominicans who support the govt, so that they can switch their support. Even for Bill Gates this would be a tall order. The political environment in 1979 was much different than today,,Back in 1979 what brought people like Mr. Sampson to the political arena, was the threat to press freedom. press freedom was was under seige by the govt. of PJ. On May 29 1979 govt was going to pass legislation to restrict press freedom, this resulted in demonstrations \, resulting in the death of one man and several injuries. Can we remember The programm panorama, that exposed the govt. of the day headed by PJ in a plot to invade Barbados with the help of a known gun runner..Sydney Burnette Alleyne..can we remember the attempts by the govt. to establish links with racist South Africa.. The frequent state of emergencies in an effort to silence the opposition. Press freedom, freedom of speech is not threatened or under seige in Dominica. We continue to hear of govt corruption in the press, people cretisise the govt openly…. we are along way from 1979
whoever will may come
Oh my! I did not expect to read such an article against ‘Mr.’ Charles Menard. When I read Sampson’s information and letter I immediately thought that he is bribing Charles Menard and is not fair to him.
Firstly, Charles Menard is retired. Consider those of you who may be retired and all the stress which goes along with working in public which is something that senior citizens could do without. He is correct to state that he would rather work inside than outside. He wants to enjoy his retirement in peace while adding whatever he could to the enhancement of Dominica. This is his right which he is entitled to.
Those of you who are not yet of age, just wait. If you live long enough you will soon experience the feeling.
Secondly, he worked overseas and traveled immensely. This is tiring. Do you not know that even the majority of retirees look forward to living a less strenous life?
Charles Menard has worked hard in his life. It is time for him to enjoy his retirement, the years which God has blest him and also with his wife, Joan which is what they are doing.
I have known Charles since I was a child. He is older than I. Recall those days when we greeted the older ones with Mr., Mrs., Miss.
Charles is a man of dignity and peace and he continues to live accordingly.
His wife Joan and I were in the same Form at the Convent High School. They also know my family.
Charles and his wife are wonderful people. I admire his achievement. Nothing which is stated will sway me differently. I will always have respect for him and of course his wife. We must not live wives out of it. For it is stated: “Behind every successful man is a good woman.” Have you heard that saying? If not, now you know.
The last time I visited home I telephoned them and visited them. We had a wonderful conversation. To me, he has not changed; not one bit. This includes his wife.
I would expect that he will not involve himself in any political melee. This would be unbecoming of him.
Furthermore, none of those who comment on this Website who specifically approved of what Sampson stated and provided your comments accordingly do not know Charles Menard personally. You do not know whether he speaks and counsels the PM. He may be working behind the scenes. He does not have to divulge what he does to anyone of you. You are too quick to judge as always. Give him a break.
I have noted that there are not too many who approved of Sampson’s writings. Thank God. You are intelligent people who are not swayed by such negative writings against a man who has contributed much to Dominica.
Finally, Charles Menard, an intelligent man of his stature must be very well financially stable. He does not need Sampson’s money. How much can Sampson afford to pay him anyway? I am certain that Charles Menard does not need his menial funds and yes it is an insult to make such statements about him and to offer him money to lambaste and stand against the PM. I can assure you that this is just not his style – personality and characteristic traits.
I wish Charles and Joan Menard a healthy and long life. When next I visit, hopefully, in some months, I will see them. May God bless them.
Well said!!! Dominicans are just jealous and ungrateful!! Whether they ride a plane, get all the education in the world or remain at home!! Charles Maynard doesn’t deserve this! Not one bit!!
SAMPSON THE RETIREMENT ACCOUNT YOU ARE OFFERING TO MR. MAYNARD PLEASE
DONATE IT TO CHILDREN WHO WOULD LIKE TO FURTHER THEIR EDUCATION. I THINK
THAT WOULD BE FOR A WORTHY CAUSE NOT A BRIBE
UWP talk about bringing back democracy but they don’t seem to like dissenting voices and that’s undemoratic. Whenever someone disagree with them automatically they say they’ve been bribed.In a democracy you have dissenting voices and differences of opinion questioning someone motives for doing so is a fret to demoracy.
(threat) my bad
Exposure time … Exposure time … We will see every one for what they are supposed to be… They will make mistakes so the electorate will see their true agenda. Our Father is not sleeping yeah he is not sleeping. He is watching over his people for the sake of the remnants who are seeking his face. His hand of mercy is over us and those who know better, we need to lift our land to the Lord who owns this piece of property.
julius sampson that money you want to bribe maynard with beiong to george sampson your forgoten son you have never supported. dont you think so?
Way papa. Tell us about it. I want to know more. Since they pretend to be saints….no skeletons in their closet.
i would enjoy listening to mr. sampson’s take on that one. you know what? he will not even attempt to go there. ah magway sah.
This surely sounds like a family member. No i am not a friend i am an ordinary person who received info like everone else. If it is, remember he gave u money to go to school so be quiet. To anony please get work to do and stop relying on gossip. no wonder y da will nevr get any where.
george sampson and i grow up together in mahaut.
Ah Ah Ah Mr Sampson .. to stoop so low to even try to buy Mr Maynard to publicly denounce the PM. Ah ah ah Mr Sampson where are we heading to? Ah Ah this is hurtful.. What has this young man done to you all? Should not a man of your so called calibre now and for love of country.. come together and contribute your expertise to develop our beautiful country Dominica?.
Yes sah what has this young man done to you all … He is not perfect .. not one of us are and … you find fault with Mr Maynard for Probably in my own words “act like a veteran and probably give some advice to the young man”.
You all so called learned men I am disappointed in all of you wanting to instigate lawlessness and anarchy in a peaceful country. You are inciting hatred in Dominica… Look what happenned recently when a young man frustrated and hearing hate talk do .. kill inocent people.. do not play on the minds of the less learned masses in our society. To encourage this blaming attitude and inciting violent. Ask yourself am I contributing to the violent attitude displayed by the youth of my country by the way I speak and act?
I have always said that we are an ungrateul people and our “Heavenly Father is looking down on us. Some of us will have to answer yes answer to the things we want to bring on our country. So many things are happenning here there and everywhere – Haiti Jan. 2010. Australia under water and more recently mudslides – killing so many persons and we are yet to give thanks and praise to the Most High for his grace and mercy to us. How long will we remain in this ungrateful attitude and spew curses upon our land?
Can you and the others live the comfort zone and come and do something meaningful in Dominica so many things that you all can do – Sometimes I really wonder why so called men like yourself can get so haughty, think they know it all and look down at others in cynism. It is as though that only a few person like yourselves can be in leadership position. Mr Sampson we all went to school , no longer the very few are the ones who went and everyone looked up to them and they controlled yes controlled everything and everywhere in Dominica. Some of us we do not want to step aside and give the youth a chance.. we think is our estate… yes granted we have to stand and advice them not for our selfish needs but for the development of the Commonwealth of Dominica, their own development. Do we want our country to be torn by war as we see happenning all over the world. God forbid. You all want everyone to turn against one man yes one man. The Pastors, Priests, people who are silently praying for the land. This is instigating for a revolution. You have all seemed to forget the presence of the one who owns this world and we are only passing for a while. Yes a while. I call on all of you to seek first the face of the Great I am. Did he give you the talents to create revolution and anarchy etcc? No he did not? Your talents are his and to be used for his glory and honour.
Now Mr Sampson , we see all poor malaway children going to colleges and University. It is not like before when a few “those who could afford” went to Secondary Schools, Colleges, Universities.
So again my friend you are stooping to giving bribes – what in one one breath you condemn (since you all accuse the PM and extension DLP /Government of doing), you are now offering bribes to Mr Maynard to do what you want to selfishly hear. You seem to want to tell Mr Maynard what he should and should say. Are you one who says that demorcracy is threatened?
When last were you in DA? So again my learned friend , is there anything that the Government is doing that i sgood? What about the number of children attending Secondary schools and Colleges. What about some of the persons who got assistance with their houses – What about what is bein gdone for the Elderly – the YES We Care program. What about the bridges built – Bath Road and the enhancement of the St Aroment / Bath Estate Road. Have you been to DA and seen the number of vehicles on the roads and as a necessity those access I mention above did come at the most appropriate time.
I can continue and continue but I have to live now and when you do come home, I would be very honoured to meet you on a one on one basis.
Thanks DNO for the time and sorry for this long comment but I had to make those points.
Mr Sampson – let us exercise true love for our fellowman and not try to bring down one another. Criticise if you have to but be objective. point out what you think is not good and as a learned man you profess to be – make suggestions/recommendations. Only then will I respect that you intentions are honourable. do not oppose for opposition sake and ask yourself – What message am I sending to the young persons? What kind of society are we encouraging. The young ones are looking u to us and we are the role model they will emulate.
God Bless you sir.
Man you are my post name. What are you consuming on the island that has made you such an illogical unaccepting of truth being?Is it the medical marijuana thing?
ALL I HAVE TO SAY HE HAVE NOT BEEN TO SUNDAY MASS IN A LONG LONG TIME I WONDER WHY??????????????????????
The best thing is to mind your business. Mr. Maynard personal life has nothing to do with you..seek your own salvation..
Dear People
DON’T NAME YOUR CHILD “CHARLES”
Mr Sampson ….. thanks for exposing another one who is for sale.
what makes me feel particularly GOOD is a zahnfant pov malaway from Mahaut offering financial ASSISTANCE to one of them big time bougeois that established Bougeois City when they bought land from Nassief and built MANSIONS and used to pass everyday in their AIR -CON cars while we were on truck tail-board wetting Good for MAHAUT MR SAMPSON …………. THANK YOU
What’s your point? You surely make no sense. I am from Mahaut and was raised poor but cannot forget the days while waiting on a bus to get to school, Mr. Maynard would stop to give me a ride and for this I was very appreciative because I got to save my 50 cents. Sometimes I would hide when I saw his car approaching because I didn’t want to impose since he had his three children in the car. I can say the same for many of the people who live in Belfast, but not the same for the native son of Mahaut, Julius Sampson.
Only one word……Jealousy!!
You see all Hon Maynard has done is being honest. Remember when his book was launched, he simply acknowledged that Hon Skerrit has given yeoman service to Dominica, considering his youthfulness. AND THIS IS TRUE.HAYIE CHIEN<MAY DIRE DANYE BLANC. This has proven too much for the haters, so right now they trying the pope. Its too late to tarnish mr.maynards reputation.that man has served well and he recognizes good work.It takes one to know one.. Is that a problem. NO, THE MAN IS A TRUE PATRIOT
amen
Mr. Maynard must hand over the evidence to the Attorney General. Mr. AG, get to work !! Julius Sampson must be charged with conspiracy to bribe the Ambassador to the OECS. Let’s show them that our justice system still works. Prepare the groundwork for an arrest warrant whenever he sets foot in DA. In fact get help from the Obama administration’s Justice Department and State Department for Sampson’s extradition to face his criminal charges in DA. Didn’t he realize that going public with the letter was self-incriminating? That sheds more light on the folly of Brisbane’s letter and Prevost’s petition to Prez Obama.
The late J.K. Henderson and Era George, Charles Gregoire, Crispin Gregoire, Willie Fevrier,PM Pierre Charles, Boniface Xavier, Patrick “Jockey” Henderson, Adriana Adie Henderson, Bernard Wiltshire and Dr Liverpool, to name a few, were/are sout’ men/women. Bala, Jaco and Congorie were also sout’ men.lol .OK I’m stretching it.
Julius, that’s not the “Pope”we knew,he to fell in the same hole
TRUE SAY he was once a pope
Charles Maynard can speak for himself. Just to say this. Mr. Maynard’s contribution to Dominica’s development is more than what Julius Sampson or the UWP cabal – put together can ever contibute to Dominica. And he is still contributing.
A bribe made in secret and a public disclosed offer of a bribe are both repugnant . Mr. Julius Sampson and the UWP cabal now masterminded by a despotic section of the Dominican diaspora must all bow their heads in shame. The chicken have finally come home to roost. They have alleged that Prime Minister Skerrit bribed voters last elections. This is an allegation. Mr. Julius Sampson now an avid supporter and strongman of the UWP in the diaspora has made public his offer of a bribe to someone he claims is lacking or has lost sight of moral values. Tell us Mr. Sampson, how many other less suspecting Dominicans you have bribed with your money or offered to bribe with your money? ther mere thought of a monetary offer/bribe is simply criminal.
I wonder if Sir, Brian Alleyne is associating himself with this latest abnoxious activity of Julius sampson. He mist say so or as the UWP and its cabal always advance – “silence is consent”. I wonder whether those who espouse good governance and free thought can sleep well when a member of their inner circle of great moral and ethical values proponents can be so criminal with his real self.
Mr. Sampson, allow me to give the following advice. Call Mr. Maynard and offer a sincere apology not becasue you have succeded in tarnishing Mr. Maynard’s image, but precisely because of what you have been able to do to yourself. You came across as someone who will do anything with and for money. Secondly, you can put your money into good use by contributing in whole what you planned to offer Mr. Maynard to the legal defence fund of your friend and protege – Lenox Linton.Unlike Mr.Maynard He wil need it and every cent of it. Your latest effort at contributing tto Dominica’s development stinks. For once I thought it was Trevor Johnson up to his latest mischief. But you have stooped lower than.
well i think the disservice he’s doing to dominica now over shadows what ever good he did back then…
when there was talk of curruption in the uwp government they were very vocal although there were no evidence to support such claims….it interesting to see what was so wrong back then is so right now becuase they all seem to be benifiting directly or indirectly from such large scale curruption..when these guys will want to speak out it will be too late and for those of you who can’t afford a bus ride around the island will have to stay and sing to the beat of the drum…is a good thing i have green card i can run way and leave all you in all you missery..sort zor sort..dominica is a haiti in the making….
when our modern day baby doc finish with dominca it will be like a slave plantation and the 30,000 plus labourite supporters will be slaves to their beloved skerrit.
Boooooooo!!! You are a hater man. Change before it’s too late or better yet, use your green card and rid us of you so that we can continue living our loving and peaceful life. We are of the god-fearing kind, you are of the devil’s breed. Laters!
I am a youth watching and listening to all this nonsense in the country and I must say I no longer have respect for any leader. All the people who I have been taught and encouraged to emulate are just big disappointments. Every single last one on all political and religious sides! And most young people in Dominica feel the same way.
I’m sorry for the future of Dominica. Well we all leaving anyway….
No you should not leave… the bible spoke about the last days where men will be lovers of themselves. My advice to you seek ye the Kingdom of the Father and his righteousness…..
There is no example for you in the world (carnal). Put yourself closer to the Father and seek his wisdom and he will guide you path.. He will direct you when to speak and when to remain silent. He will through his holy spirit give you the words to speak when you have to. I know that this is not very healthy for you. When you seek and develop a relationship with our Father , only then you will understand what is happening around you and you will not be troubled because his words prohesised some of the things happennign around you.
God Bless you Youth!
i totally agree. This is just dehumanizing for my country. da is finished. it is finished. what kind of people just sit and wait to hear and spread malicious gossip. When one thing is said, then u hearing this one did not do this, this one did not do that. Come on people grow up. I must say that i love my country, but thank god i am not living there. I Can’t deal with the rubbish too much garbage. Dominca need a clean up jesus jesus i call upon u help us……
YOU SEEM TO BE CONCERNED ABOUT HIM, BUT HE LIKES THE MESS/CORRUPT REGIME, SO YOU MUST LEAVE HIM ALONE.
Wow! Mr. Julius B Sampson – why would you insult your “mentor” and “friend” like that?
I have just lost all respect for you Mr. Julius B Sampson. I grew up admiring you. You were one of my influences when I spoke on Freedom Party platforms. Whatever, you may think of the current government based on the “speculation” and gossip you chose to believe …. why would you insult another – a friend – because he thinks he can help his country notwithstanding the gossip of corruption.
Mr. Julius B Sampson use your talents and money to find evidence of this speculation & gossip … do some credible investigative journalism … not the Linton & his Trash Talk radio buddies variety.
PS: Tell Sir Brian – he abandon the DFP Leadership at a critical time (Freedom 5 seats) (Labor 5 seats) (UWP 11 seats) in 1995 for security of being a Judge (money) … where is his credibility? Did he put country first?
Charles Maynard should sue this guy for denigrating his name and integrity by his assertion that Mr Maynard can be bought. Charles Maynard has over the years and continues to be one of the few prominent Dominicans who is still regarded as someone with high esteem and integrity while others are falling by the wayside.
SHAME SHAME SHAME SAMPSON, YOU ARE CONDEMNING THE PM WHEREAS YOU ARE WORST. THE WHOLE OF DOMINICA SEE WHAT TYPE OF HUMAN BEING YOU ARE. YOU
ARE A WOLF IN SHEEP CLOTHING
Mr. samspson is not a wolf in sheep’s clothing. He is corrupt, devoid of any moral or ethical standing. He believes that money is the beginning and end of all life. He accuses Mr. Maynard of betrayal, but he finds nothing wrong in going public with an offer of a bribe.
Can you imagine what the talkshows would have been if Prime Minister Skerrit was the one offering a bribe to Lennox Linton to stop his Saturday afternoon drabble in exchange for a position of ambassador to the EU? See what happened when Prime Minister Skerrit and Matt arrived at a mutaully acceptable arrangement in their recent court matter. See how the PM was unmercifully assassinated.
A bribe is a bribe is a bribe no matter what form it takes. sin is sin is sin,irrespective of who commits it.
Where is Mr. Maynard’s good friend and neighbour at Belfast, the retired Chief Justice? can he now rise in defence of Charles maynard. I supposeit is a “tit for tat” reaction since Mr.Maynard is not on record as defendinghim when he came up for some “blows” recently. but then as I understand it Mr. maynard was ill at the time.
pure bribery!what fools..lets see what they come up with next…
It is not surprising that Sampson would offer money because many many years ago is the same Charles Maynard who wrote an incredible piece of recommendation on Julius Sampson’sbehalf which helped Sampson to secure a top executive post in a famous Stock Exchange company Downtown Miami. So you can come now and offer that same person who made you into something…money? and writing this article about an honorable like Mr. Maynard? You are dam rude and ungrateful!!…
Sampson….boy…you are real crook and have no SHAME…..
so its all about money uh? to hell with the law for us big boys. the law is for only poor uninformed people.
Well sah,
Irrespective of your motives here, if that is the kind of letter you could send to a friend, I wouldn’t want to see what you would do to an enemy.
Dominica is becoming a very immoral place to live….
All these people overseas, away from what is really going on, like Julius Sampson, are fed via the internet by Q95. Homesick and miserable in their cold little apartments, they want to influence things from afar using the internet. But they do not want to come back here and face the voters themselves So they use the internet to try to create trouble. They call on all “intelectuals and distingushed people” to jump on their banwagon of hate.
But why should they? There is so much that is being done by these people inside and outside of government for the benifit of Dominica. What do you want them to do? Join Edison, Hector and Ron in their unproductive ranting? Or try to assist a country that needs every bit of help it can get in various fields? At least these people have remained in Dominica to put their shoulder to the wheel.Is Sampson setting himself up as some sort of puppet master? Sorry, it wont work.
Yeah, and it’s these same people that are ‘miserable in their cold apartments’ that become so important at election time that planes have to chartered just for them. Dominicans are the most hypocrite set of people I know!
I wonder how many people actually came down for elections.
Enough to make a difference in election results
One by one God will take over and allow us to see the real demons in people like Sampson, Lennox, Jerry, Gabriel, Thompson,Ron,Eddison and the rest of the our “interllectual” Bandits who are just waiting for an opportunity to obtain power in their hate and revengeful filled hearts
Julius.. ARE YOU CRAZY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Julius Sampson Bribery is against the Laws of Dominica aand you are shamefully offreing your “friend” a bribe because he follow a different line. You are accusing the man of
MAL Twaveiye? Sampson you are no friend of Mr Maynard.
You should keep your bribe and shup it up your …… I hold no brief for Charles Maynard
It is not surprising that he is offering Charles Maynard money today. He must remember that many many years ago when he ran away from Dominica it is the same Charles Maynard that wrote a piece of recommendation letter on his behalf which helped he Sampson to secure an Executive and Top class position at a famous Stock Exchange company downtown Miami. Oh how some people so quick to forget and attacking that same person who contributed to his welfare today?
Shame on you Julius Sampson…you are real crook……!!
Yes it is true.. The name of the company is Merrill Lynch…he worked there for years and supposedly made “millions”…thanks to Mr. Maynard’s recommendation that company gave Sampson a big post..!
And you insulting Mr. Maynard like that today? YES SAH!!……croookkk!!!!!!!
Julius Sampson you are a good friend, but as you said for financial reasons, he wont listen.
Get real bro…get a life and stop leaving in the past…people like you that vote for what u can get…SHAME!!
I am prepared to make a substantial contribution to a retirement account in your name if you would volunteer to go on record to condemn the Skerrit regime. That makes no sense. Volunteer and exchange of money do not go together. Sounds like a bribe attempt to me, pot calling the kettle black.
Maynard is already bribed by Skerrit so it seems as if he is good at falling for bribes.
de POPE like a money BAD
So what your’r saying is if someone disagree with you guys automatically that means they’ve been bribed. That’s realy immature and undemocratic .
Another one looking for publicity so he injects himself into the political cesspool. I’m no fan of Maynard and his money hungry/power hungry self, but Julius Sampson wants noticing plain and simple. How can you condemn him on one hand and then dangle a carrot before him.
Why these tired people not enjoying their retirement in peace or volunteering to help a school or needy community? bondieu hoye
when i make my comments and hit them fellas hard some of them want my contact info….but i have been trained for years to read through people like Sampson….you see how easy he come and hang himself so the world could see…don’t worry the likes of him will follow in various ways.
No one walking the face of this earth is perfect…. So once you are up and about trying to make things happen you will make mistakes….the only people who do not make mistakes are those who sit on their ***s and do nothing….you cannot make mistake if you do nothing …The PM and his team are no exception….and we would be foolish to believe otherwise
Dear Mr. Samson,
Remember no man is justified in doing evil on grounds of expediency. And we must remember that Power Corrupts and Absolute power corrupts absolutely. You cannot help men permanently by doing for them what they could and should do for themselves.
Hold your dirty blood stained money and give it to satan when he calls you in.
You remind me of when satan was trying to tempt Jesus. Are you possessed?
Is Sampson for real?
He claims to want to make a good faith offer because of the impropriety of the manner in which the administration acts, and then turns around and tries to bribe the man into denouncing something that he is himself offering?
If this is not an insult, I don’t know what is.
I am totally aghast as to what is really happening. Did Julius sampson wrote that letter or soemone did someone else write that letter pretending to be Julius Sampson. If Julius samson did not write that letter then Julius Samson should coem clean and clear his name. A bribe is a bribe, irrespective.
The writer made a number of assumptions. The fact that Mr. maynard is not on radio denouncing every thing Dominican (a la UWP) and agitating to place boots on the streets of Roseau, he is an immoral man. The writer assumes as well that Mr. Maynard is supporting Skerrit because he is in dire need of finance, so he is keeping quiet to assuage Mr. Skerrit. The writer is also assuming by his offer of monetary compensation for Maynard’s support that Mr. Maynard is so immoral that he will do anything for money. The writer among other assumptions is suggesting that given the right amount, Mr. Maynard will kiss moral values good bye.
Well I am not putting my hand in fire for Mr.Maynard. He is human just like all of us He makes mistakes like all of us. The writer of the letter/offer (JB Sampson)? must therefore not get mad when his answer comes sooner rather than later.
But that comment is not one done in isolation. Some time ago on radio program, officials of the present DFp labelled people like Chatrles maynard and others as opportunists. They expect that people will behave like them at their whims and facies forever and ever amen. But that is not the democratic Dominica that we all want.
Mr. Sampson you are among those who are agitating for justice over alleged election irregularities including bribery. You may have placed your money in the effort to get justice done as they say and perhaps reverse the strong voice of the people of Dominica on December 18th 2009. The elections bribery that you and your new found friends in the UWP have been complaining about is assumed to have been done in private. You have chosen to go public with the offer of a bribe. Your understanding of moral values is so skewed that by your very public offer of a bribe to Mr. Maynard says in a few words what you are made of. Don’t do it and let me do it.
Ron Green, Edison James et al must be very wary of you. You cannot in one breath condemn bribery and in the other breath dabble in a public offer of bribery. You are a man who himself can be bought for a penny once the price is right. Should Prime Minister Skerrit offer you the position of ambassador to the US will you accept it for a price? You really displayed the hallmark of someone who can be bought for a price.
WOW!!!!!!!!! “I am prepared to make a substantial contribution to a retirement account in your name if you would volunteer to go on record to condemn the Skerrit regime as inimical to the future and the best interest of the country.”
Is this what we have come to? Offering money to illicit someone to speak against a government? it is one thing to approach someone who one thinks can be a voice of reasoning and encourage them to speak up. We are a democratic state so why not? However, it disgusts me that Mr. Sampson is offering financial support and that to me is an act of desperation and should not be tolerated at all.
Mr. Maynard has made a substantial conribution to Dominica and I think you should ask him to voice his opinion because it MAY be the right thing to do, but to offer financial gain? This is a total low on your part Mr. Sampson. I respect you as an individual but now I am asking myself WHY????
How hypocritical can one be to openly offer bribery to a person you deem honourable to get information to support your un-warranted claim of a “political regime”. This man should be arrested for bribery. There is no credibility in the chronicle for its editor to stoop so low to get info for a story. Lord help us all
I thought when I was growing up, I was told two wrongs don’t make a right. I guess Mr. Sampson got it differently. The Dominican politics saga continues.
You say he did it for money but you offered him money, so what does that make you? Tell us, is he the first person you offered money to condemn the Skerrit?
Maynard singing for his super leave the man along , Survival, This is what he has told me in his own words. and he likes the lime light.
The man is so disappointed in Maynard that he just wants his friend to come back in line. Those who knew the admiration Sampson had for Maynard in the 70’s will understand his torment which could make him act even irrationally. However Maynard should really stop pandering to corrupt government and salvage what is left of his life so as to be able to face his God cleanly. His trial is not so heavy as the trials of Job.
In my opinion Mr. Sampson do not feel that Charles is left with an ounce of moral fiber to do the right thing for the right reason, so he is now asking him to do the right thing for the wrong reason……catch my drift?
Anyhow you look at it, it is wrong, but what really is right in this country of ours? If we concentrate less on men and more on the Creator this country will turn around, but if we continue to put our trust in men, we will be doomed.
Let us pray!
Julius, how can you insult an honorable man like Mr. Maynard by offering him “a substantial contribution to a retirement account” if he would go on record and condemn the Skerritt regime? Are you for real, or were you creating a trap for “The Pope?” Had he accepted that offer, I would have been disappointed in him. I have just gained much more respect for a man that I have long admired and have lost respect for you, my fellow villager and primary school teacher. Why all the angry rhetoric? Give peace a chance!
I’m not sure who this guy is but it is obvious that he is just another desperate UWPite seeking to destroy Mr. Maynard’s good name simply because he is part of DLP administration. This is not surprising because that is the MO of the UWP – destroy anyone associated with the PM. Good luck loser. Go spend your money elsewhere. Mr. Maynard has way more class than you.
While I do agree with the gentleman, the offer of money does not fit. But as you can see the gentleman is deeply hurt and cares about his friend. He feels that he has lost this way and knows that history will judge Maynard the same harsh way that it will most certainly judge Skerrit. I like the letter minus the $$$$$$ reference Julius.
One consolation Julius and that is as soon as the signs are large that Skerrit is going down, Maynard will jump ship as well. This is the new reality of DA brother man. Nobody walks or talks but $$$$$ from Skewoo is the thing. He is in it for the $$$$$ and nothing else.
i see you are able to seperate the $$$$$ from the letter. you should also consider having the author of the letter as your very close friend. i suspect after you have done that, you will accept his financial offer minus the letter to have you seperated from someone significant in your life.
WHAT KIND OF FRIEND IS THAT?
Excuses , Exuses , Excuses – Thats that is what the enemy does to us. What is his friend hurt about??? Well no more May 29th, 1979 anymore. We know how to pray now.. back then I was too young I really did not know…… All zenfant malaway going to school now and college too so no elite thinking taking us for a ride. PJ was stupid back then and he never recovered from that stupidness. Larry do you know of the writer’s role back then. If not then you need to do some Dominica history?
my people don’t think the man actually gonna offer mr maynard money lol,,,,be smart,,,,at the same time he’s saying that he don’t believe mr maynard is in skerro’s regime for economic reason,,,he’s taking it back by offering him money or by buying him back,,,so in essence he’s trying to tell us that indeed mr maynard was bought by skerro n will be a quiet n barkless dog,,,,,, hhhmmm i don’t accuse people but mr maynard sure does not look the one of yesterday
Samson are you serious
Or are you delirious
Are you trying to look cool
Cause you look like a fool
Samson wheel & come again
Samson man you are so vain
I think some of you misunderstand the letter – Julius was not making a literal offer. Look at his statement “in order to stir the conscience of Mr. Maynard into exerting the influence he claims as the reason for lending support to the prime minister”. In other words I think he is giving Mr. Maynard a wake-up-call. (Note: that is just my interpretation of what I read. I do not know Julius, or know what is going on with Charles Maynard).
Nice attempt at spin but we’re smarter than that
did you call your self smart?give me are break if you were smart you would see whats going on in our country so please just SHUT UP
These people are Desperately Mad and will stop at nothing to remove The PM from Power. Hon. Skerrit needs to increace is Body Guards!!!
increase bodyguards? ha ha…but you dont see that the only jobs available are in the police force. stupes…so we will spend all tax payers money on police then? dats nonsense.
The drama continuessssssssssss. Money continues to top intergrity and scruples in Dominica. On that note, check the records of Ambrose George as an example!!
What rubbish? Are you trying to bribe the gentleman and by extension say that the major, if not, only reason for supporting the Prime Minister is for financial gain?
Your offer would have appeared more reasonable without the hollow financial offer. As an individual with editorial experience with a major newspaper in Dominica, your reasoning ability appears purile.
rab b what you saying?
Is any and everyone who speaks some sense or criticize the goverment a UWP supporter?
So you think there are no concern dominicans anymore or domincans with moral values?
some DUMBminicans, and going nowhere. give them a message board and they become dunce cats.
Oh what a tangled MESS we weave when first we practice to decieve!!!! Please recite this all involved in this fiasco of bribery and corruption sweeping the nation. This is a disgrace, and a shame to the writer of the letter! I mean come on,what madness overtook you, to even want to make this public? My imagiantion is running wild. Did Mr. Maynard threaten to go public with the letter so you are jumping the gun? I mean what could have possibly led you to even make this letter public. This has not colored you well at all. I am dismayed! Madness! Madness! Madness! How could you offer the man money to denounce the DLP, this is the height of corruption! Domincans beware NONE OF THEM BETTER THAN THE OTHER! A bunch of corrupt white collar criminals. Preying on hte sympathies of a needy citizenry. That is my two cents on that crazy crazy letter. And I am waiting for more because there is always two sides to the story.. I am upset with this story.
Sir i dont know u or off u but i will tell mr maynard with friends like he dont need no enemy what is
so wrong with what is going on with the gorvernment that is so bad that u want the man to distant
he’s self from his work how do u know if the man not telling the pm if he think some of the things he
doe’s it’s not good. that’s just a ploy so your silent partner’s them could use that against the pm.
Nice try so when he was with freedom party u tell me no wrong was ever done and u say u was
part of that i think u being two face.Boy i tell u they coming from all side’s off the wood shed soon
from now is mamo all u will go raise from the dead.
Can’t you all lose an election, pick up, move on, and prepare for the next election. By the looks it seems you all are poised to lose the next one.
And, by the way, I doe like Skeritt dem. For blatantly trying to steal money thru garbage bins etc. but that’s why you people get into politics, it’s who can hide fringe benefits better. It’s the cost of doing business….Man-up, so what’s a few dollars. See how much they have raised for the country over the years, can any of you do that or match that? So what if they hurt your individual feelings. Man-up!
I still doe see any group better or one that can raise funds for the country like dem man.
Tiwanese are so so rich, only gave a misely $6. million at a time for favors at the U.N. So… dem man turned to China and Chavez who have given generously. You all would ‘av been struggling to run de Island on the generousity of the E.U only. We would starve. No one else, including Euginia, could raise such funds like these fellas. So they tried to manuvre a few dollars here n there, you caught them…..move on, doe try to sink us to the brink of unrest b’cause your feelings were hurt.
With UWP we were on the brink of starvation. Remember how they made deals with Gov’t land going for sale and their friends mysteriously buying the lands before Gov’t even announce the sale; and tons of building materials already at the port before Gov’t declare tax amnesty on them? Now they want to cry bloody murder, and want to plunge D/a into civil unrest to get their way? Always couldn’t pay civil servants. Sold Domlec and immediately electricity rates doubled, today trippled. A total failure!
I doe like Skeritt dem, but I still doe see any group better. You are all failures. Just prepare peacefully, tone it down – to contest next election by convincing us to vote for you. That’s all, Man-up!
Tonere. (See ?….I can write a letter too).
Boy/girl you good, I could not have said it better myself good points/
BRIBERRY… is this real? if u want to advise the man as a friend do so but dont bribe him, your bribery is worse than him joining with labour
DNO was this letter written by Julius Sampson? This man should be charged for offerring a Government Official a Bribe. Sampson should be arrested.
Well Well Well some guys have gone Kookoo and Julius Sampson is one of them.
By the way Sampson is it right for a former Acting Chief Justice to comment on a live case before the Courts. I have never heard that before.
Shame on you Julius Sampson. Mr Maynard should never give you the dignity of a reply
What A thing ehh, inspite of all , I cannot see myself supporting the motives of UWP. I rather the DLP Government 100%.
Sometimes, now and again an article comes up that I just have to lift my hat to and say well written. Then other times there are those like this piece by Julius B. Sampson. I first have to take my hats off to him, in which he made the letter public. I do not know why he did such a thing considering how good friends he and Mr. Maynard are.
Lets delve in the content of the article. Mr. Sampson mentioned that Mr. Maynard thought that he could be more useful aligning himself with Skerrit, rather than being on the outside. The reason being that he would be able to exert moral influence on Skerrit and his administration, who the people of Dominica gave the mandate to see of the affairs of the country. The key words is Exert Moral Influence. That show true patriotism, from Mr. Maynard. He joined them so that he could do good for the country.
Secondly, everywhere in the world, we all know that politics are influence through donors, who support a party/government because they want favor for their business. So this is nothing new; then again you say that it is “speculation” that some of our countrymen who give implicit and explicit support to the Skerrit regime do so for economic and financial reasons. Even in world politics, when Japan wanted our vote, what did they do for us.
Last, are you seriously trying to bribe someone to denounce another? The very same thing that you claim that Is being done in Dominica, that’s what you are doing? Or are you being sarcastic by that, saying that this is what Skerrit is doing to Mr. Maynard to hush up?
They are trying every imaginable tactic or trick.
The fact is, none of these tactics are gaining traction with the public and there are many, many who are clamoring for the chance to rob the country blind.
The infighting within the UWP and the totally wild (James Bond-esque) allegations made by various members of the UWP cabal will continue to prove that these men (and few women) are hell bent on achieving their goal by any means necessary.
Can someone not change their mind or allegiance?
Is it against the law to do so when the individual right to openly support your political party still exists?
We all have interests and we all believe in something but these people feel that waging war on the DLP and its supporters will bring them closer to holding office.
When one compares the two parties, irrespective of ones personal views. one can clearly see a party that is ready to lead and is leading and another that is in total disarray, lacking leadership and a wanton disregard for serious advice that could enable it to recover.
The recent drubbing at the polls was a clear warning shot, fired by the Dominican voters letting the opposition know clearly that their incompetence and childish behavior will not be tolerated.
Mr. Sampson, keep trying, do not give up…the only thing you are fighting is father time…and I hope he is kind to you.
May be you should offer to buy DNO instead.
So he was offering to pay off the man? Is this the only way things are done in D/a anymore? I am deeply ashamed!
The Ambassador epitomizes the next level: see no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil and pray. What do I care if my mortgage is being paid and I’m making my little money and can retain my little prestige? It’s almost like Erica from that famous song by Swinging Stars who put her boom boom out side pour la paytee on tee morceau lamowee.
As is typical in the struggle for the hearts and minds of men. We take a little from this and a little from that, confuse the context, and put it forward true or false in the manner we would like to see it.
Erica did not ‘put her boom boom out side pour la paytee on tee morceau lamowee’. Her boom boom was sticky out because God blessed it so. Someone else who lived in an era long before Erica was born, conayed her mawee ‘pour la paytee on tee morceau lamowee’.
The old boys are up to their ancient tricks again. They want to master-mind another upheaval in Dominica before they die. In the 1970’s, using the same MO they picked off ROPA and Leo then the Labour house of cards went crumbling, and that was a huge success for some. They are still thumping their chests about it, never mind the poor people who got beat up, whose properties were destroyed, whose life was taken, and who suffered for years after. So they are coming again. But this time there is no Mamo to decide just how far to go.
We are seeing them conscientiously going after anyone or any project that makes Government look good. They corner the media as the marketplace of their propaganda, and anything that is good they pronounce over and over again as bad. They believe that Dominicans are that gullible that if the propaganda machinery broadcasts it as bad often enough true or false the people will believe.
But hey, there is a God in heaven, and he knows why he made his world round. What goes round comes round. The problem is that they are perched in their overseas nests, so when they create havoc in Dominica and ruin its name and its economy, they will tell us how good they are to us because they are sending us barrels, and the field will be wide open for them to take over.
They think their evil wont catch up with them. But they should never underestimate the echo of the cry of the poor. It may not have the media to broadcast it, but it has mystical outreach.
Well said the Watcher…
BOUGHT AND SOLD…WILL BE ON SLE SOON. THE MAN COULD NOT EXERCISE DISHONESTY UNDER THE IRON FIST OF EUGENIA…WHAT DO YOU EXPECT, THE CAT IS GONE THE MICE CAN NOW PLAY…WITH HIMSELF AND OTHERS
psalm 52 vs 7
Here now is the man
who did not make God his stronghold
but trusted in his great wealth
and grew strong by destroying others!”
That sounds like making Mr. Charles Maynard a Judas Iscariot! Judas Iscariot was the disciple who betrayed Jesus. … Matthew 27:3-5!
Julius Sampson fits the profile of your typical UWP operatives…. Crazy and Bipolar! With his tongue he denounces people who gets ‘close’ to Skerrit for ‘bribes’ and ‘financial gains’ and with that same tongue he offers Mr. Maynard a BRIBE!
Crazy man!
Learn to read between the lines, you fool.
The man stated that he has been advised that the reason Maynard has not been vocal about the dirty dealings of the Medard Administration is because of his own personal financial benefit for keeping silent on the issues. The man is saying that if this is really the case, then he would be willing to pay off Maynard so he won’t have to be bought by Medard…
But Trevor WISE Johnson, if your argument is correct then he WOULD STILL BE BUYING HIM AS MEDARD SUPPOSEDLY DID…..GET IT?
Trevor what is between the lines… men will call evil good and good evil. Food for thought Trev m y dear. All of you out there come to DA and do some meaningful and tangible contribution as there are so many things to be done that the Government cannot do and put your mouth where you money is. Hatred is a sin and it is the one who carries it that is being destroyed. When one hates his brother .. he is a murderer. Cleanse yourselves of this hatred! Only then will you be happy and contribute meaningful and articles of substance with suggestions and recommendations.
Why hate when you can love and correct another fellowman in love yes in “love” a necessary ingredient as demonstrated by our “Heavenly Father” By the way pass we passing so you should not let your heart be troubled
what would one expect from Trevor Johnson? Nothing coherant or mature! Just another lost soul.
Let us pray for Trev soul.. Our Father does not want anyone of us lost .. neither Trev.
so true, it’s never a bribe when they do it
so true is that what we call friendship, Mr. Sampson should be ashame, what a letter, Mr. Maynard should just burn that letter. ALAS thats why I keep to myself.
I am very much concerned with the trend and occurrences in my beloved country. I am also disgusted by the likes of Charles Maynard and the crippling sound of their silence. However the offer that you have made to Charles Maynard does not make you any different from Maynard , Skerrit , Tony Astaphan, Charles Saverin and the band of crooks that are running our country into murky waters. Your financial offer is a insult to the integrity of all the Dominicans who stand for integrity. While you insinuate that Mr Maynard was bought by the Skerrit administration (and I share the same concern) you are producing a counter offer to amplify Maynard’s conscience.. Mr Sampson you are encouraging the very same behavior that so many of us oppose- the bribery. The use of money to buy people’s support is hard core corruption and is despicable.
Well said who ever you may be, you have summed up everything we are about as a God-fearing nation in your reply…honesty and Integrity…and you have commented very honestly and objectively. We need more people to comment like the way you did against unscropulous people in our society that think they can pull the wool over our eyes by trying to convince us that they too are figting our corner for justice and democracy with their hidden agenda. …but they are making a grave mistake to infer that they are the only ones with the intelectual capacity to be able to reason and discern what is right and wrong. This man’s hidden agenda is a quest to distract moral dignified dominicans at home and abroad. His tactics is flawed!
Clearly Sampson is showing the most obvious signs of growing senility. If he made to offer as a trap , it is way too obvious to work. If he did not , then to offer a man who he describes as having such high levels of integrity, a monetary consideration for going on the record , is just plain idiotic. Makes no sense on any level.
“While I would not for a moment associate you with this kind of hypocrisy, I wish to make you a friendly offer, which, believe me, is undertaken in good faith and with the best of intentions.”
this man is contradicting himself. i am not into politics but, this man is trying to make himself look Good while indirectly making his friend look bad…The P.M may be wrong..but you are not doing it right either….
I suspect Mr. Sampson wanted to prove a point. If Mr. Maynard had accepted Mr. Sampson’s offer, the acceptance would prove Mr. Maynard’s assumed moral expediency. I give Mr. Sampson the brenefit of doubt: his letter was a rouse.
It appears that a BRIBE can be a positive thing or a negative thing!!!
How low can some people go to give the UWP a victory in the eyes of the less savvy in our ranks?
Hon. Maynard Sir, if you know that there is wrong doing with our DLP Government point it out in chambers and lead the commission of inquiry if one becomes necessary and submit your findings to the President of the Commonwealth of Dominica and the DPP and IPO.
Sir as long as you have taken a pledge to assist the Government of Dominica you are answerable to the Highest Authorities of the State – the President, the DPP the IPO and lastly the Cabinet of Dominica which is headed by the Prime Minister. Whistle blowing privileges are guaranteed under the Anti-money laundering Act as long as you act in accordance with all the laws of the Commonwealth of Dominica and not selectively.
Otherwise, ignore all red herrings thrown at your good name.
Yours in Dominica’s Development.
Nonsense – a bribe is a bribe is a bribe. If you stand for wrong, then stand for wrong.
Good words “patat” Always knew you were a “peacemaker” . Congrats!
I’m afraid but your letter is an insult to the man and to my intelligence! You imply many things. Firstly, the gentleman needs money which substantiates the very core of why some people support the PM (if you know what I mean…I refer to life in politics, ask Crazy…), secondly, you imply that he needs money so badly that he has or may have lost his integrity and thirdly, on this assumption you are inviting this “poor” financially and morally being to an honorable bribe, if you will, you will pay him to do the right thing! What a slap to an old friend!!!
The enemy of my enemy is my friend or ally.
These guys did not like Charles Maynard when he served with Freedom.
Sampson talks about Brian Alleyne….as if he and Brian were always friends….
These guys keep gathering the has beens.
Dominica is being run by different people now.
You may not align your politics with theirs, but we are moving
All the ‘Usual Suspects’ or Old Heads need to enjoy retirement.
There is a changing of the guard.
God save the Queen and Dominica Too!
Julius Samspon oe Edison James who wrote this. This man must be suffering from Mad Cow disease.
Julius, for the public record, please tell us how much you paying him and also send us your email address here.
PLEASE BE A MAN
keep quiet
You alone must talk .. typical man of the “Blue party”. asking WIKILEAKS to “keep quiet” Then you on the band wagon saying and chanting ‘Democracy is threatened”. Whom are you fooling King “Larry”??
mr. maynard is not for sail
Sale – a financial transaction.
Sail – an instrument used to propell a boat.
You right he cannot swim
SKERRIT WILL OFFER HIM 5 TIMES WHAT U OFFERING HIM……..FORGET IT!!!!!!!!!!!
Sure he will sh-t for brains, never mind, your tax money is going to a good cause.
The question here remains…”Who is bribing the briber (if such a word exist)” ????
But isn’t that BRIBERY? To ask the man to DENOUNCE the government for monetary gain? You should ask him to do so because it is right or because it is in line with his former moral value which is what you admired him for prior to his association with the government.
I totally agree, two wrongs don’t make right.