At last the Dominica Broadcasting Corporation has a new manager.
In his first introduction to staff Thursday afternoon, Brian Meade told workers he is prepared to lead them as professionals and said, “You’re either with me, or you’re a terrorist”.
He told staff that his vision is to take the company to another level and that they “cannot afford to stay back.”
He commended the DBS employees for professionalism and vowed to help them improve in that area. “I observe you in and out of the station and what I have heard and what I have seen, I’ve been very encouraged,” he said.
Meade’s appointment follows the dismissal of former manager Mariette Warrington over claims of misconduct. Shermaine Green Brown, Programme Director at DBS, acted in the position for one year and a half.
Brian Meade is employed on a two year basis with the corporation and his contract may be renewed subsequently.
Aurelius Jolly, Chairman of the DBS Board of Directors, said it is hoped that the new manager will be working “very seriously at cementing all our differences, our problems at this corporation.”
DBS is observing 40 years of operation.
Bondieu Dominicans why are we so uptight?????? IT WAS MEANT AS A JOKE! God and we wonder why we don’t live as long as ma Pampo……Relax ppl and understand humor…My God
MR MEADE, SO U MEAN THE WHOLE STAFF AT DBS ARE TERRORISTS?
Brian Meade IS Dominican. Why don’t people verify before spreading misinformation?
You mean he is Dominican by being or having been married to a Dominican.
GOOD question
am happy that dbs got a new manager dbs has a lot work that has not been done yet i.e. their fm converge is poor their website is not even functional I trust the manager will look into this matter because their are places in Dominica you cant hear dbs at all, & we depend on marpin & sat to hear dbs its a shame, if something goes wrong with those TV stations how are we going to hear dbs?
before DBS was herd all around 90& of Dominica on AM & FM now DBS sounds like an experimental broadcast station in terms of coverage. the technicians at DBS needs to work harder to move that station forward, but the end of the day it all up to the new manager to fix those things.
What wrong are there no qualified Dominicans to do the job.
@History, even if he is from MONSERRAT his human. WE TRAVEL TO OTHER Countries yet still we criticize ppl. THERE are Dominicans in MONSERRAT MY NEIGBOUR LEAVES IN MONSERRAT SHE IS A NURSE SO WHATS YR PROBLEM.
Mr. Meade – that statement was not a nice one to begin with – “either you are with me or you are a terrorist” – That is not professional.
However – i wish you all the best and much success.
That terrorist thing is really off-putting. I wonder if Mr. Meade meant this as a joke.
Well, Mr. Meade is right there with the DA chat, because that word “terrorist” is thrown about my Dominicans like it’s a local slang. Recently I visited the island and commented on something I didn’t like about customer service at one location, and someone asked what was my problem, and if I was a terrorist. I had no comment.
In these times regardless who the person is cannot afford to be careless like MEADE was he is the one that lack professional tack whenever one starts a new job it’s very important to get to know the employees conduct interviews with each one and by doing so you will know where and how plans for turning the Company around will materialize one should go into a new position or job with an open mind the employees already know you are the BOSS I hope MEADE will never use those words to discredit anyone again I do believe he should apologize to the staff of DBS immediately for by his action he went into the position with a chip on his shoulder.
congratulations mr meade and succesful endeavors….lead freely and fairly and u will win
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Caribbean Resorts Group Appoints Brian Meade
brian meade.jpg (46803 bytes)DIVI RESORTS is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Brian Meade as its representative on the Board of Directors of the Bonaire Hotel Association (BONHATA).
DIVI RESORTS, whose corporate offices are in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, own and operate nine Resorts in the Caribbean: The Divi Phoenix, Divi Village and Dutch Village in Aruba; Divi Flamingo in Bonaire: Divi Southwinds and Heritage in Barbados, Divi Tiara in Cayman Brac; Divi Little Bay in St. Maarten; and soon to be opened Divi Carina in St. Croix.
Mr. Meade, who is Divi’s Regional Director of Resort Sales and Marketing, also sits and serves on the Boards of the St. Maarten Hotel & Tourism Association, the St. Maarten Timeshare Association, and is also on the Board of Directors of the Caribbean Hotel Association, representing St. Maarten.
Mr. Meade is also the co-founder and President of the North Eastern Caribbean Tourism Alliance (NECTA). He has recently been assigned by the St. Maarten Hotel Association, to represent that body on a Government-appointed task force, which is presently charged with the responsibility of setting up a Tourism Foundation for St. Maarten.
He resigned from Divi in 2009.
As Treasurer, two years ago, where was his last place of employment and job title since then
Mr Meade i resided in Cork Hill Montserrat for five years before the disaster as you know there were many Dominicans in your island, we never disrespect your people, and for you coming to Dominica with you mane calling which is no surprise to me, this is uncalled for
wow… where did he learn such utterances… must be from the supremo
I think the new graduates are envied. They say in one breath that they encourage people to go out there and get trained, but their action speaks volume.
Mr. Prime Minister, are you infact jealous of young persons coming back from studies that may have great potential to out shine you.
This is my only conclusion, because from all angles once persons come back you vex with them.
Why Mr. P.M. speak the truth.
Well said and I do agree any one with a much higer level of education than the PM as a DOMINICAN will not find meaningful employment in DOMINICA and it is time those graduates come to grip with the facts that’s why outsiders will come in and take jobs that our people should have how do we change that trend we got to change all systems.
THE man have every right to say whatever he so please.Mr.manager welcome to the PARTY,all you people really take poor people for idote.
but where my comment nuh???
go approve it now…then approve that one to make me look dumb
ADMIN: LMFAO
Sometimes I find whoever representing DNO ADMIN is very unprofessional. Why don’t you just ignore the silly comments made to you.
Technique they have. A big sophisticated front is being made.
Mr Jolly,
Mr Meade’s attitude will not help to cement the differences and problems at DBS. As a matter of fact, his attitude has created a monster and has failed him big time!!!
He cannot work in isolation!!! We, the Dominican people will be keeping a vigilant eye on what unfolds at DBS over the next few weeks
Very disturbing!!!
“”either u with me or u are a terrorist”
this coming from a manager in commuinications
first day on the job?there is sooo much wrong here. i dont know where to start.first you should have chosen your words more wisely. calling your workers terrorists is not a good motivator. buddy
I will continue to lamnt on the fact that this Government headed by this Prime Minister does not have the confidence of Dominica youthful university graduates, this is a man who is yet another retired individual, card carrying member of the labor party who in the 21st century can bring no new ideas to DBS. what of the persons who just got degrees in mass communications? am i to believe that they are too qualified for this position? or the knowledge that they have obtained is too advance for DBS? Young people please take note of how this government under this youthful Prime Minister does not recognise the values that you all have posses through your hard studies that enable you all to have valuable degrees. Soon your door bells will be ringing for your votes in support of this youthful PM
Very irresponsible and unprofessional statement. Mr Brian Meade, this is a serious threat to the semployees of DBS. Apologising would be the best action, and you should serve with grace and humility! Do not be too pround to acknowledge when you have made a serious blunder!
No man is an island and you can’t run the affairs of DBS, if you do not have the support and co-operation of your staff. A motivated and dedicated team is indeed required to run this corporation, and you have just destroyed this trust and team spirit!
Your staff will find you extremely difficult to approach. Being autocratic will not help to strategize the affairs of DBS.
A true leader cannot exist if he does not get to win the trust of others.
A true leader knows the importance of earning respect rather than demanding.
A true leader should work to earn the respect of his team members and reciprocate the same
What are your intentions sir??
I am appalled!!!
Correction……Do not be too proud to acknowledge…..
Curtis Matthew or miss Green Brown could manage this ole stupid radio station…Our leaders just like to waste money…All of them..
I agree with you. Both Mr Matthew and Mrs Brown has been working with this station for a number of years, and they show great leadership and management skills. These people just like to waste money. Hire from within. You have competent people right in the station itself. Let me see how long that Meade man will last.
Now come on peps you know that ( dedicate broadcasting for skirrit) is the government radio station,and skerrit is the government, the man said he studied the scene already,and he knows that, this is the pm’s punch line so he have to impress his boss.
Hey this is what it is Politics, politics politics politics!
They say he is a Montserratian:there is a lot of they say in Dominica, what about if they say he is a Dominican born?
Bryan, you were good at Radio Antilles, on the island of Montserrat, good at ZAL Television on the island of Antigua, I see no reason why you cannot serve your purpose appropriately at BDS Radio.
However,the ” if you are not with me you are a terrorist,” is a bit shocking!
Hahahahahahahahahahahaahahahah!
Give it your best shot, I can only conclude; you are qualified for the job!
Francisco Etienne-Dods Telemaque
Mr. Telemaque, you are correct. Wrong choice of word,if you are not with me you are a terrorist,” but Meade is surely is capable.
Fete what qualifies someone for a MANAGEMENT Job? Isn’t he supposed to MANAGE people? Can someone with this attitude EFFECTIVELY manage any enterprise? This man by his ridiculous comments already PROVED this is not qualified to be a MANAGER. Enough with the mediocrity! Darn man!
I agree that his choice of words were not appropriate, however, I am very optimistic, that his choice of words today, or yesterday will not affect the way in which he conduct himself in dealing with his subordinates.
People chang most of the time; however unless he has changed dramatically,in characteristics; his staff can look forward to him working in harmony with them.
The least the staff can do is simply corporate with him.
I am sure that Bryan knows that his success depends to a great extent on his subordinates, I doubt he will do anything to screw up his success.
Francisco Etienne-Dods Telemaque
Yes he is from Montserrat, he was one of my favourite news person they think that they are better than others Caribbean people, I can remember in the 80s and 90s the way they treated Dominicans in Montserrat calling us refugees and this man coming to Dominica and calling our people terrorist, for sure them people from Montserrat would run he out, we cannot allow all dick tom and harry living their country coming to DA insulting our people
Dominicans open you all eyes skerrit care less about you all, as far as i can see outsiders are the ones who will be running this island just a matter of time, this is a clap in the face for our Mr Green and the others shame on Skerrit and his administration
Please, do not say I say, nonetheless, the surname Mead is distinctly Montserratian!
If the surname, is not Dominican, ask yourself, how come Brian Mead is related to Ron Green, of UWP fame. What does it matter anyway where he was born: you might be surprised; Leave the man alone, Dominica owes all of us a living.
The fact that he is related to Ron Green, could mean that he was born in Dominica, or Ron Green was born in Montserrat, which one do you chose, take your pick!
I can tell you now that you are confused because Ron Green is absolutely Dominica born, turn American, illegally served in Edison James administration while been a citizen of the United States.
Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahah!
How about that?
Jacob, Brian Mead is by whatever means as much Dominican as you are, believe it or not, the man is home, and he is not going anywhere!
Welcome home Brian, I wish I had the courage to return, time may have already past me by.
Francisco Etienne-Dods Telemaque
Tone or not, the words are unfortunate as they do not motivate.
The words in question have connotations in today’s political climate that are negative
and tend to polarize people.You are either for or against me. Polarization solves nothing.
You only have to look at the current political situation in Washington
to concur that such a situation achieves nothing fruitful.
Its tough to instill professionalism in staff if you at the top are not professional.
Broadcasting and journalism are mainly about words and the use of right words.
Tone or not these words hinder more than they help.
Fete my grandchildren are born in America, are they not related to me? You ad your twisted reasoning again! You just had to bring Ron Green into your business!!Continue accepting anything and everything for Dominica still, Yeah, anything, everything and long as they have a few pennies and a useless title they are better than Dominicans.
DOMINICANS, THIS CRUEL WORD APPLIES TO ALLOT OF YOU. TO BE EXACT, 99% OF YOU. FOR THIS IS THE TYPE OF CHARACTER IMAGE THAT YOU ALL SPREAD ALL OVER THE COUNTRY. BEFORE YOU ALL CONDEMN THIS MAN FOR CALLING YOU WHAT YOU ARE, FIRST HAVE A GOOD LOOK IN YOUR MIRROR AT YOURSELF. FOR I AM QUITE SURE THAT THIS IS THE TYPE OF PERSON YOU WILL BE LOOKING AT. DOMINICANS, IT’S TIME TO CHANGE FOR THE BETTER.
WHY IS IT THAT MANY TOP OFFICIALS WHO ARE ASSOCIATED WITH THE LABOR PARTY CANNOT LEAVE ANYTHING TO DO WITH TERRORISM ALONE.WHEN THE WORLD WAS TRYING TO DISASSOCIATE ITSELF WITH GARDATHI,SKERRIT AND THE LABOR PARTY WERE EXPRESSING IT SUPPORT FOR HIM.TONY IS FAMOUS FOR CALLING DOMINICANS SUICIDE BOMBERS.NOW YOU HAVE A LITTLE ISLAND BOY FROM MONTSERRAT IS READY TO CALL DOMINICANS TERRORIST.
WHAT THE HELL I HEARING THERE NUH? SO IF A STAFF MEMBER HAS A DIFFERENCE OF OPINION WITH YOURS THAT MAKES THEM A TERRORIST!!!!!
WHAT THE HELL IS THIS!!!!
THAT MANAGER MUST BE GOD!!!!!!!!!!VERY SHAMEFUL START TO YOUR POST SIR!!!!!
who is he?
george bush? cameron? natenyaho? putin? hilary clinton?
papa look monkey business.
No, he is Brian Meade the BIG BOSSMAN. Give him his chance he will see if Dominicans playing. Moushay Meade, chouwoo zha fan seant ou sav (. Garson what manager in his right mind would make such a statement on his first day at work? Iguess birds of a feather flock together. We go see
Mr. Meade ought to withdraw his statement referenced terrorism and apologise to the staff of DBS. This is not how you seek to motivate and get the best from your staff. It is an insult to infer that your staff are terrorists if they don’t agree with you.
If Mr. Meade is not man enough to apologise, the Chairman of the Board should demand that he apologise. If he refuses, he should be fired forthwith.
You’re either with me or a terrorist ? What am I hearing ? I mean when does the nonsense end in Dominica ? When ?
Well since “they say” he from Montserrat, we should have a field day about him on espewayance creole…he won’t understand….lol
Oh really? Go try it he is every bit Dominican
This i am not sure of, what i know is that he had an uncle in Dominica
This man came to Dominica from Montserrat before Dominica became an independent state selling tomatoes and carrots in the old market in the 70s he never returned to Montserrat, and was a shoemaker, his name was John Meade, he lived on the south of the island
But what i reading dere naaahh. Ahh “you’re either with me, or you’re a terrorist”. It would seem that part of the international war on terror occurring inside DBS.
Is Mr. Meade a card carrying member of the Labour Party? Reports are indicating that this morning………….Well this is interesting DBS—– (Dedicated Broadcasting for Skerrit)
Hmmm….very interesting name for DBS……lol. And that name may well be applicable.
Like that ancronym
Yes I, I just love that name “Dedicated Broadcasting for Skerrit”
I don’t like YES men! Stupes
Again people it is trickled down!! You first called Dominican who do not agree with the, terrorists? Who called Jerry Brisbane a terrorist? The man is a reflection of the “t8r8r8ists he is working for? He has to tow whatever line they give him to tow! Alas poor my Dominica. Alas! Alas! Alas! Is this really the best we’ve got in this country? FRIGGING UNBELIEVABLE!
Brian…..you are a friend to me …you are family ……this is wrong….very wrong on so many levels….please apologize….take this back….as a matter of fact you may have already shown that you are the wrong person for the job before even sitting at your desk…..
thats not anything new people , our leaders say it once you are not supporting thier phylosophy then they will treat you as a terrorist . Victimize you when possible and so on , On the other hand one must look at the tone of the meeting when it was said it could have been said jokingly .Taking it out of the context at the time and using it on its own could be misleading . I could not see him saying that with a vex face. Lets hope that DBS will fix up all their acts , remember DBS around election time ,lets hope the change is for the better .
Hi all, Brian Meade loves to tell a good joke and loves comedy. He made us laugh when he worked at Radio Antilles as a reporter, announcer and sales manager. So I know he meant it in a jovial way. The younger ones amongst us don’t know him so they think he meant bad. I think he’s a wonderful choice and is Dominican.
Brian loves to tell a good joke, what if i used the word to a person or past by a police officer and say that i am a terrorist what would be the outcome, Brian knows that whenever people hear the word terrorist they are on edge why would he used the term, there is no way in hell Brian would go to the USA, UK etc and used that word in a business and staff, he knows exactly what would be the consequences
Mr. Meade, this is a most inauspicious start. If your comments were designed to impress, the effect will only lead to a further alienation of DBS listeners.
“You’re either with me, or you’re a terrorist”.
OK George Bush. is this how you start and to get people working with you. WOW
Who though this guy could be a good manager?, if he was then he would know by now these are not the words you use to motivate people. That style of management does not work my friend
why not? simple means he is not down for nonsense…..keep the emotions away please
What a changed man trying to use masculinity.
Ok
I just heard the Audio
I heard the Tone of VOICE
Brian Meade was NOT being Light hearted.
Very POOR choice of words. .
Totally Deplorable . .and UNacceptable
An Apology is certainly Due
Why wasn’t Mrs. Green-Brown given the position?
Good question but is she qualified? Just asking.
She was qualified to “act” for a year and a half? She has been programming director for a number of years? hmmm … perhaps she is not interested in the position.
Shermaine DOES NOT WANT the post
Live Mrs. Green Brown out of you all drama, In many countries when there is a job posting, they would asked for qualifications or years of work experience so yes Mrs Green is qualified
Meade could not bully nor call his people name and his first impression to Dominicans is name calling, some of you Dominicans always like to keep your own people down and lift foreigners high
wrong choice of word!
Mr Meade you should know what First Impression means, and yours sucks,
Regardless of your many years of broadcasting, you put a bad taste in Dominicans mouth I think you should apologize to the staff of DBS and Dominican on a whole
“You’re either with me, or you’re a terrorist”
And he was being serious?
How could that be taken at face value?
I saw that and just presumed that Mr Meade was simply being light hearted . .
How did the people he was speaking to take it?
DBS / TERR0RIST? IN THE SAME STATEMENT, BUT THIS IS SO TRUE , WHEN YOU ARE ONESIDED N BIAS, OF CAUSE YOU ARE A TERRORIST, MR MEAD YOU ARE SO RIGHT.
THANK GOD FOR Q95 NO TERRORIST ON BOARD THERE 
THANK GOD IS NOT MY COUSIN LENNOX DAT SAY 
You wrote that with a BIG smile on yor face eh??? To label DBS as biased and Q95 as the “saint radio” must be the biggest joke of the century.
Then again I don’t expect anything different from the likes of you, who is obviously always in ‘blue vex mode’.
hush be still the red clinic will soon be opened again don,t hate you will get served again
blue vex hell no blue laughing at you fool
Brian, good luck. You will need it after taking your first step, right into the “doo-doo”.!
Congrats Brian. Who said you can’t progres in DA?
Terrorist!! Well, well, well!! I am appalled. The man already banday for war!
Congrats Brian, From the Hospitality/Tourism Industry to the Broadcasting Industry, Good Luck and all the best!
““You’re either with me, or you’re a terrorist”.” way to get in good with your new surbordinates who have a fraternity of their own for years! Some people just have loose tongues and like to blurt out things without thought. What person just stepping into a job makes such an ignorant and vexing comment?
Agree!!!!
Quite irresponsible statement for the manager of a radio station that supposed to be free and fair, and free from fear. Very irresponsible statement! is like he doesnt understand what that word means.
“You’re either with me, or you’re a terrorist”
And he was being serious?
I saw that and just presumed that Mr Meade was simply being light hearted . .
How did the people he was speaking to take it?
Agreed..
dat terrorists things doesn’t sound right. Whats it with people taking up authoritative positions these days? do they think that if they intimidate others they will gain their respect. Thats something that shouldn’t be bought mister.
I know.. my girl, that terrorist things sounds sooo very cocky… That comment was really ofputting
C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S to MONTSERRAT Born Brian Meade on this appionment. It all goes well for Carribbean integration
Maybe born in Montserrat but from Dominican descendant.
That would only make sense if he was coming with a different approach. I wonder what my friends Steven, Shermain and Brian are thinking!!! Will they just seat there and take this crap?
That was uncalled for….the man did not choose to be born in Montserrat. My children are born out of Dominica, but they are Dominican citizens, as I made sure to see to it that they are recognized as such since they were born. However his “terroristic” comment makes me wonder what kind of terrorist he himself is! What a way to start your new job!
he blowing hot steam already, HE IS JUST ANOTHER YES MAN.
and was he asked to explain himself or is DNO misquoting what the man said?
i heard it on the air waves and it is an arrogant statement aimed at showing loyalty to the elite who put you there..
Either ur with me or ur a terrorist………that’s pretty interesting..
Much too interesting!
You’re either with me, or you’re a terrorist”. lol lol lol lol lol
PAPA MET!! Mr. have a ‘take no prisoners’ style of management eh!