Don’t blame gov’t for redundancies – Clear Harbor official

 

Employees at work at  Clear Harbour. Photo credit: GIS
Employees at work at Clear Harbour. Photo credit: GIS

A top official at call center, Clear Harbor, is making it clear that a large redundancy exercise at the company has nothing to do with the government of Dominica.

“It is not the fault of the government here,” the company’s Chief Operating Officer, Brian Lambert, stressed at a press conference earlier this week.

Instead he pointed out that it has more to do with changes in business operations. “The bottom line is things change in business and we have to act accordingly,” he noted.

On Wednesday the company announced that 44 percent of its workforce will be sent home on September 21 as it reorganizes its Canefield operations.

Lambert said the government should not be blamed for this since it has been very supportive of Clear Harbor and its operations on the island.

“I can’t say enough, the country has always provided Clear Harbor with supportive, pro-business environments,” he stated. “They have always helped us with a solid infrastructure in which to operate.”

Lambert remarked that prime minister, Roosevelt Skerrit, and his staff have always been a source of help to the company. “The honorable prime minister, Skerrit and his staff, his staff in particular has always been accessible and most helpful to us,” the COO stated.

He vowed to restored the jobs of those going home since the company’s future is at stake. “It is our company’s future…we made a commitment to these folks,” Lambert said.”We ran into a bump in the road, we going to zig and zag but all of those folks will be brought back so we can continue the growth we’ve had over the last six years or so. You have my personal commitment,” he promised.

Clear Harbor has been operating in Dominica for the past seven years and has employed 554 individuals.

243 employees will get walking papers on September 21 in the reorganization exercise.

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148 Comments

  1. TED Lewis ( Posie)
    August 26, 2013

    @ Real Posie,
    you commented “@ cassie like the one in Antigua always know but he have his thing in possie running loose. LOL.”

    Guess what. You don’t have to say the one in Antigua. Just say Ted Lewis . If my wife is running loose then go get a piece and enjoy it.

    The funny thing is you can’t do like me and post with your real name . I wonder Y.

    I challenge you that if yours( or you already receive your divorce papers) is any better better post with your real name.

    My level of debate too high for you and as result you decided to follow your Pm ” get personal” ,try spoil people name with lies and allegation.

    Most importantly , whatever personal attack you try would not shut me up.

    I am the same Ted Lewis, that between grade 6 to form one, Portsmouth people, school mates and friends used to say my mother have aids. never had peace during such times but i stood strong. 27 years gone my mom is alive and healthy , my last sister is 25. I hold a masters degree with 13 years work experience ( thank you lord).

    So Real Posie you can keep them coming. I can even help you . tell the public my mom had two boyfriends trying to feed her kids or there’s is a possibility that i may have wrong father. Any thing you want to say you are free. i heard it all before.

    At the end of the day you will never shut me up. Not you or anyone else. I have a brain and a bit of education .i think for myself.

    I will continue my push for a better Dominica by demanding good governance, transparency and accountability from your incompetent cabinet.

    I will continue to follow your comments as well but on the premise that you improve your grammar and sentence structure. Sometimes your comments are really hard to analyze but i will try because you from posie and i hope to put some sense in your head.

    By the way . I love my wife.
    peace.

  2. Ricki
    August 26, 2013

    CH Dominica loses 250 jobs. CH Grenada opens up a 3rd call center 90 days ago. Those jobs are not coming back.
    Do the math.

    • ricki
      August 27, 2013

      Farmers Insurance is lead generation….the cheapest insurance work in the States. They wont even touch it. It has a shelf life of 3 months….pay as you play and goes away. It’s junk work. Leapfrog is an even bigger guess. no guaranteed revenue…..both of these shoved into Dominica with no guaranteed revenue streams while Grenada opens up a third center with no layoffs. Read between the lines people. Junk contracts for Dominica that are pay as you play and moving stable contracts to Grenada, Dominica is getting used. Ask management what the call flow is and by what client. Song and dance,,,,song and dance,,,,,,

  3. Justice and Truth
    August 26, 2013

    DA in NY, who are you? You should talk. Speak for yourself. Why do you not return to Dominica, if you are in fact in NY? You have freedom of speech? So do I.
    Mind your own business. Your comment is street language which projects who and what you are. You contribute nothing to this discussion, throwing words at others. Is this all you are capable of? You should stay out of it.
    You lack basic common sense and knowledge to know that Dominicans may reside miles away yet they could do much more than those (some) who reside in Dominica.
    Learn courtesy and respect. It appears that this is the type of person you are who do not know how to respectfully communicate to (with) others in your personal life and on this Website.
    The problem with some people in this era, as you, who have a computer, they never dreamt or expect that they would have one to communicate to also the intelligent, people whom they do not know. They exceed their boundary in being crude and rude to people whom they do not know. They lack good manners. You are one of them.
    If you had class and dignity you would conduct yourself appropriately on this Website. Learn to do so! I am not your friend. Know your place! :twisted: :mrgreen: :twisted:

  4. August 25, 2013

    Businesses hire and fire people, that are fact of life, but its the governments resposibility to creat job or help people creat job, so we people get fired then they could another job. The government should be held accountable for that mess thats in D/ca, but the people are so stupid, they rather to run to skerrits red Clinic for hand out, (PARASITES)that change the leaders
    La ban counoumounoues :-D

  5. deep
    August 24, 2013

    :( :cry: :-? :?: :mrgreen: :twisted: :oops:am in deep

  6. Cleanbowled
    August 24, 2013

    The words incredible and disturbing come to mind when I reflect on some of the posted comments blaming the government for the mass redundancy instead of the true cause, a lack of personal accountability and responsibility. It is totally unreasonable to expect any government to be the personal alarm clock or time keeper for any irresponsible adult. If one desires to collect a paycheck, he or she must be willing to show up to work on time, give a best work effort and meet performance and behavioral expectations. Any business that tolerates otherwise from their employees is doomed to fail. When that happens, everyone loses. Jobs are at a premium across the globe so those of us who are blessed to be gainfully employed should Thank God for His favor. Reality says there is no such thing as the perfect job. However, a good effort for a fair wage is not such an unreasonable idea.

    • Doc. Love
      August 25, 2013

      I got the impression, Clear Harbor is in the process of reorganizing, however, Cleaned Bowled seems to differ. It would appear from Cleaned Bowled, it is a question of productivity, a question of a lack of personal accountability and responsibility. I believe it is a question of if I am fired or made redundant, the Red Clinic is always available once I am able to walk up the steps to the sixth floor of the Financial Center.

  7. St. John
    August 24, 2013

    Mr.Zabboca,be of good courage for they do erase my comments as well.only one uwp making all the comments under different name and headings.Labour has diplomatic relation with 106 countries workers has only England to ask for help .DO WE WANT TO GO BACK TO ENGLAND ? THE ANSWER IS A BIG NO.

    • Ashamed
      August 24, 2013

      Why the hell does diplomatic relations always have to be attached to begging? You guys are sick.

    • TooFree
      August 25, 2013

      England has enough troubles of their own, believe me.

    • Del
      August 25, 2013

      Ok. Where did you get your stats? How many Dominicans in England and in the US. You saying that we get absolutely no aid from the UK and the US? Where do you live? How many Dominicans got to build the State Palace and how many Dominican got work on the road project? I hope they pay you well to say these things because I’d pity you very much if you aren’t.

    • Justice and Truth
      August 26, 2013

      It is 35 years ago since Dominica became independent of Great Britain. They caused England to exit. Otherwise, D/ca would still be a sovereign country. I do not think that England would rescind its agreement. It is rather late to even give it a thought.

  8. Professor Dumbledore
    August 24, 2013

    starin & sons
    the healthy food masters

  9. m
    August 24, 2013

    I often wonder if some people are leaving in the same Dominica as I am,cause if they do they are surely not as hungry as I am under this regime

    • Justice and Truth
      August 26, 2013

      Dominica is a tropical island. There is a lot of land. Why do you not try to purchase a piece of land and grow some vegetables for yourself and also to sell? Help yourself. Do not depend on the government. The government can only do so much. People are responsible for themselves.
      If you have ample land on the property where you live, grow root vegetables. It could assist you to eat well and nutritiously. Some people are doing that. They are making the best of what they have.

  10. true
    August 24, 2013

    Harbor, is that how we spell the word in DA now, all my years it was Harbour, so much for not wanting to be an American

  11. August 24, 2013

    Admin, why are my posts being sanctioned repeatedly

  12. Pedro
    August 24, 2013

    The Government must take responsibility for it’s people. The clients of Clear Harbor are Americans and they are know the attitude of the Dominican Government towards their country.

    • Really!
      August 24, 2013

      So what exactly are you saying!! If according to you that Clear Harbour knows ” the attitude of the Dominican Government towards America”, why the hell in the first place they would bring their business her in D.A.

      And what attitude you are talking about, not wanting to be puppets of the great USA? Stuppes…

      And by the way we English speaking Dominicans know that the spelling is H A R B O U R and not HARBOR like the Americans would spell it. Now I realize who the puppet of the great USA is!! Please…….

  13. Justice and Truth
    August 24, 2013

    He is correct to state that the government is not to be blamed. The government does not own Clear Harbor.
    Business come, business goes. They could make a profit or could lose business. The competition is great. We are residing in an era that businesses are also watching their pockets. Those same ones who do business with Clear Harbor may be experiencing business loss. The enterprise may also have gone bankrupt. They may also have found another distributor at a less expensive cost. On both sides of the business, there are many contributing factors why staff is laid off be it temporary. It is a vicious circle.

  14. flaslite
    August 23, 2013

    I believe that the management was aware of what was going on…instead tried to “baby” the employees by saying dont worry…CH lacks information,they need to tell there employees straight off from the start..I know that there are MANY employees who got opportunities to get jobs and rejected the offer..Because they enjoyed their job..If they were being honest,i believe that some will be redundant but not over 210.Just hoping that the government step up and help those who lost their jobs..LESS PROMISES AND SHOW ACTION.tired of hearing the word promised

  15. lord help us
    August 23, 2013

    Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit had said in congratulatory comments following Dr. Etienne’s election, that it was a sign that his administration’s foreign policy is working and of the admiration and influence that the government of Dominica has in the international and regional communities.

    Those were the words of the pampous PM When Dr. Carissa Etienne got the job to be the Regional Director. Back then it was sign that his DLP foreign policy was working and influence the DLP had in international and regional communities. We talking about the success of one individual who could continue to pay her bills even if she did not get the position. Now we talking about 243 persons losing their job, i.e, 243 people that cannot pay their bill;243 patients that will be added to the RED CLINIC that does not have pain killer to help cope with pain, no band aid, to cover their wounds and yet this time we must not blame them.
    These redundancies clearly shows the DLP’s local policies have failed full time and their inability to influence international communities. THE DLP HAS FAILED BIG TIME!!!They just cannot hide because their failures are showing them up!

  16. Jbfox
    August 23, 2013

    It’s quite clear that supporters of the opposition can’t have a conversation without verbally attacking other people,calling people names like sort,fund goat and others,it’s a sign of desperation on their part.We will speak in the ballot box.

  17. stupesssssssssssssss
    August 23, 2013

    ALL i HAVE O SAY is stop talking crap Mr. Lambert. If you are 100% sure that you will rehire all those other employees then the only way for me to believe it is by putting it in writing and signing on the dotted line. I have been to many countries before and what I have seen is that many foreign owned companies ill treat the local employees and pamper these individuals with alot of lip service nothing in writing.
    THE GOVERNMENT NEEDS TO PUT IN PLACE SOMETHING WHEREBY COMPANIES NEED PERMISSION TO FIRE THEIR EMPLOYEES AS i C ALOT OF HAPPENING TO EMPLOYEES BY THEIR EMPLOYERS

  18. D A
    August 23, 2013

    Wells Fargo is cutting 2300 jobs and the US government has nothing to do with that so how is the government of Dominica responsible for the job lost, it was so easy for me to realize what Clear Water was doing, which most company does these days which would be in their interest to let go and rehire people so they can restructure and dismiss workers that are liability. As I said before all Dominicans should give the U W P a landslide victory just for the hell of it so we can see how things are going to change. Under the UWP life will be a dream, everyone will have money in their pocket, every college student will have a job upon leaving school and the economy will be the best in the world since we have all the resources we need and do not have to beg like the PM for nothing.

    • Anonymous
      August 24, 2013

      keep on dreaming

  19. Dear Mama Dominique
    August 23, 2013

    I am maturing into a beautiful woman, the world loves me because I am unique, I have one toe and beautiful green complexion. A few year ago, you bought me a shoe, but right now, since I have grown, that shoe has began to squeeze me. I feel I have no choice Mama but to saw this shoe off. Remember, I love you, and I am doing this for you. Would you like to see my entire body infected because of one shoe. I once read, it is better to walk bare foot in the soil, the energy it brings is amazing. I will walk in my garden and reap these benefits. I hope you understand Mama. Maybe another time, maybe another day, I will put another shoe on and prance around in style, but for now, I walking bare foot. Thank you Mama for the shoe you gave me but it is not the shoe you bought for me years ago. I am going to saw it off. You will be filled with joy Mama, I love you Mama… I love you. <3 your Pepz.

    • real possie
      August 24, 2013

      @ DMD its your fault why your shoes is affecting you when mama gave you the shoes you bad talk the the shoe call it names accuse it of nocking rocks let every one on the net know all the wrong it did with no proof you let one man hijack it on the way to success you let people tell you how tight the shoes look on your foot but its all in your mind wiggle your toes see theres much space in there still,when people say things for so long even they start believing it too.From 1995 to 2000 the good lord and your mama saw you had no shoes so they gave you a brand new shoes there are other mama’s around the region that have no shoes to give to their kids but they still love thier mama.Am sure they wish they had your shoes but we never miss the shoe until we walk on broken glass with no shoes.

      • REALLY?
        August 26, 2013

        Are you serious? did you not get the point of this sarcastic piece of brilliant literature that this person wrote? I think walking bare foot in the soil is referring to agriculture. Not walking on concrete or “glass”. If u wanna say glass then u right, the transperancy is broken in our country. Mama gave her the shoe because she needed one, you right, and the person said it is “squeezing” and I hope it means they are referring to the economic struggle (which the world is going through too might I add). They did say the want to walk bare foot for a while and if needs be will get another shoe in time. Get a grip. Think reality, not illusion.

  20. just saying
    August 23, 2013

    while most of the employees are qualified some are not what ever packegae you get use it to qualify yourslef to put you in a better position to be reemployed. This layoff should not be taken lightly and those of us who have jobs should take our jobs more serious and be thankful for the jobs we have even if the pay is small. the situations is in Dominica now you just have to take the job you have and do the best where you are.

  21. L A
    August 23, 2013

    Some domincan too dam stupid especially these U W P supporters

  22. Anonymous
    August 23, 2013

    You would be well advised sir to stay out of Dominica’s politics.

  23. really n truely
    August 23, 2013

    NO JOBS? Check the import bill. We are importing vegetables.. even water melons. Yes, farming is big business. People need to eat, but know, we lack vision… Everyone want to seat in front of a computer screen and receive $1500 a month.

    What can $1500 do? Start a Fishing company, get a boat with the ability to stay out on the water for days, make big catch, supply the market.

    Rear animals… Chicken is big business.. every dominican today eat Chicken as some point. NO, we can’t do that.. . Farming is now high tech and incorporate modern business principles.

    Branding, labeling, marketing, sales, etc.. all these jobs can be found in the agribusiness…

    So stop it…. take the few $1000’s that Clear harbour is gonna pay you and get a small business loan and start off your journey to financial freedom..

  24. think smart
    August 23, 2013

    Blaming the global crisis, is an easy cop-out. These non-formal, insecure jobs are quick fixes and outputs of repressive capitalist approaches. These approaches defeats any opportunity to develop a strong middle class, which is why the policy of this Government is so depressing. Giving a man a fish every wednesday rather than teaching him to fish is a clear path to dependancy and cronic poverty. Youth unemployment is bad enough, setting them up with quick fixes only to slam them with the pain of bein fired is abusive to say the least. We need to build industries that create sustainable jobs, and we need an education system that teach people how to create business and jobs…

  25. pacem
    August 23, 2013

    Can somebody ask Mr. Lambert what is the purpose of stating that the government is not to be blamed? Why is that, when something happens, government people always say that others blame them, but I do not hear, at the time of the issue, any one blaming the government.

  26. PAC
    August 23, 2013

    There are some call centers out there who will allow you to work from home. Not sure if they employ Caribbean people but you can try. One of the big companies I work with is arise.com. Check them out and see if they’re US or worldwide.

  27. WHO VEX VEX
    August 23, 2013

    im looking at world news every day and doing my research, I think that job problem is global.
    if the champion countries cannot help it how can little Dominica do better.
    Thats why i don’t support UWP, cause they are people that know the facts and hate to accept it.
    They are one sided. A bunch of bias people

    • ????????
      August 23, 2013

      Yes because you FAILED TERRIBLY to give us the percentages.Thing is this lazy,greedy and incompetent government has you like a beggar, and you are satisfied with the bare crumbs. THAT’S WHY SKERRIT KEEPS ON INSULTING YOU ALL LIKE THAT! I am not, AND I AM NOT A SUPPORTER OF THIS THING SKERRIT LEADS CALLED A GOVERNMENT..

    • child of tomorrow
      August 23, 2013

      Lets deal with fact here since this government came in power though a global issue have they made any attempts to create employment for the people of Dominica ? Still dealing with facts other countries formulate plans abd procedures to try to create employment ..what has the government of Dominica done ????? So right now u need to stop being a hypocrite .

    • Anonymous
      August 23, 2013

      if your reasoning is so weak,it’s no wonder Skerrit is laughing at you, and your stupidity. Stop looking at pictures on World News. Give us the population of these countries and the percentages of people unemployed.Then give us those for Dominica.
      Skerrit will employ you at the State Evil he constructed with $27 000 000.00 loan money.Why couldn’t he employ you during its construction?
      Stop showing your stupidity in public.

    • first
      August 23, 2013

      those uwp supporters blue vex……

    • August 24, 2013

      you seem to forget is that those Countries have programs in place for their residents to fall back on incase of health problems, food programs, unemployment insurance that folks can get untill they find a job they have a card to show where they went to look for jobs before getting the funds these programs are whats missing in DA so you really cannot compare Islands to Countries because it’s all up to the Govt in power to make such programs available so it’s time we stop looking on the side instead of dealing with whats going on at home and that’s have nothing to do with politic and parties it all have to do with our D’ican people.

  28. trolol
    August 23, 2013

    They just blaming everything bad on skerrit, and if something good happen is a miracle. Allu time will come! DO YOU LOVE YOUR PM? WIIILLL YOU VOOTEE FOR HIM? WELL THANK YOU! :twisted: :twisted:

  29. dear lord
    August 23, 2013

    i believe that dominicans are very lazy . that is what the problem is. you can’t think for your selves. other people have to come in your country and survive and you are struggling. you should be ashamed .

    there are so many ways to create business. but because we dont like to start small we willl never grown .!

    use your brain and figure something out .
    i am still young but i have a lot of ideas .
    we have a great relationship with china in that we can do production.
    it’s new and innovative ideas that build a country. but because we lack a variety of educational opportunities our country will suffer.
    you cant just create jobs when their is limited knowledge and limited ways of getting qualifications.
    if everybody studies business and accounts . and 20 thousand positions are already filled. the ten thousand college students who study that what will they do??

    we need more educational options. it will bring in more revenue because more opportunities will arise

    • POSITIVE
      August 23, 2013

      CONCUR

    • Justice and Truth
      August 24, 2013

      Let me inform you. The trend, as far as I have heard and read, some students are opting for skilled studies/jobs. Another name is trade jobs. These jobs pay much better than office work and the likes do not pay.
      Everyone was not meant to be doctors, engineers, dentists, doctors, lawyers, politicians, accountants, etc. The world would not be able to function. There are other jobs which others could excel in and make a good salary including being their own boss. Hopefully, they will be fortunate to obtain one.

  30. Domcats
    August 23, 2013

    Sometimes i wonder where some Dominicans believe we are. On Jupiter man?
    there is a global recession so isnt Dominica inthe world? Would it have made a difference if UWP was there? Maybe worst because after 13 years UWP still cannot present a solid plan for development which should have had Skerrit trembling… Skerrit laughing at all you and he has every reason because development cannot occur only on radio and DNO… talk talk talk ,,,,,
    To make matters worst, Lennox allyou presenting for party leader and potential leader. All you have to be Domcats

    • Anonymous
      August 23, 2013

      Ur dotish u just singing for ur dam supper

      • Justice and Truth
        August 24, 2013

        You dotish too and singing for your supper? :twisted: :mrgreen: :twisted: :mrgreen:

    • ????????
      August 23, 2013

      yOU CANNOT BURRY THIS GOVERNMENTS FAILURE ON RECESSION. THE GLOBAL ECONOMIC MELTDOWN HAD NO EFFECT ON DOMINICA, SINCE WE HARDLY PRODUCE ANYTHING.GO AND lEARN.
      Our problem is inept and greedy leaders who lack a vision for the advancement of this country.Skerrit does not understand what is happening around him,his advisors are worse…
      What he does well is to insult.
      CANNOT WAIT TO VOTE AGAINST HIM. NO MORE 18-3 by the supporters. They are MOO MOO.

    • Justice and Truth
      August 24, 2013

      Dominica is already developing. How much further developing will UWP be capable of? No pun intended.

      • DA in NY
        August 24, 2013

        Justice & Truth why do you remain in Canada? things are soo good in Dominica why don’t you go back home and help contribute to the development of your home land? tou nah give people who live in DA a break to talk. every comment some one make you in their face responding.

    • August 24, 2013

      Its easier to blame everything on the global ressesion and not your leader, They are doing nothing to change the trend, yes they did, the red clinic, hurra, good move Sherrit.
      In Denmark, everybody thats has be laid of, have the choice of reeducating themselves, the leaders are making Things Work instead of just standing by and saying there is a global crisis

  31. Jbfox
    August 23, 2013

    If it rains to hard in Dominica these days the PM and the Goverment will be blame for that.Am old enough to remember when the labor party took over from the uwp they were force to implement ousterity measures because things were so bad in Dominica under the uwp goverment dispite the fact that things were much globally.People look at the worlds economy countries like Spain Greece and others in Europe even the mighty USA they are all going through hard times,is DA immune from that?Dont let them fool u people they are the minority making a lot of noise.

    • pacem
      August 23, 2013

      so, who is it who said that the government is to be blamed???

    • correcter
      August 23, 2013

      Please jbfox, if it was because of UWP that Labour had to implement austerity measures why did it take them 3yrs to implement it after they took power? They squandered the money that was left. They hired several ministers and advisors and went about buying Mitsubishi like crazy. Then the bottom burst and they were forced to implement the levy and other stupid measures. If it was so bad when they took office they would not wait that long to notice. By the way the threat to jail the UWP ministers for mismanagement and corruption is still in the works while Julius Timothy the so called architect of corruption is now a minister in the Labour administration. Not one of the UWP ministers left the country from fear. they are still arouind as far as I know.

    • August 24, 2013

      Please dont try to pass on yout ignorance on our people keep it to yourself your support the DLP that’s your choice but dont your dear look at the countries like USA and Europe for what is happening in DA today those countries still provide for their people can you say that and beleve it.

  32. lord help us
    August 23, 2013

    Please Mr. Lambert, although we know very well that quite a few Dominicans cannot read between the lines and game of politics, the majority of us are not easily fooled.
    Look sir, While we don’t blame the government for redundancy we also question the timing of such announcement. Your announcement was made approximately three days after the acting PM Mr. Austrie, announced in Penville that Mr. Skerrit was in Colorado and would bring 300 new jobs back, with a business similar to yours. Was your announcement made as a result of retaliation since business people do not like competition? Or did Austrie make his announcement because he knew what was coming?

    Also, if the government is not to be blamed for over 240 Dominicans will be getting their matching orders come Sept. 21, 2013, we need to remind Mr. Skerit and his supporters that when Dr. Carrissa Ettienne got the position of Regional Director for the Americas, Mr Skerrit and his entire cabinet saw it as a personal victory for the DLP and asked Dominicans to kudos them for such success. So Kudos when one gets a position but is not their fault when 243 lose theirs eh? I don’t care what the nature of politics is, a further 243 unemployed persons on the streets of Dominica is very, very bad news for the government and people of Dominica.

    • doh do dat
      August 23, 2013

      When U dumb U really dumb!

    • really n truely
      August 23, 2013

      Its a call centre. What competition do you speak off? They all have different clients. ALAS, you made me laugh.

    • giving
      August 23, 2013

      well if the government herd of it in advance and work on trying to get 300 more jobs, that shows that the PM is being proactive he took in front. why should he have announced that way in advance and he did not have the solution at the time? don’t you think that would make the people more worried?

  33. big
    August 23, 2013

    IT was better with UWP it had jobs I had money in my pocket to buy food to eat. :cry: :cry: :cry: :roll:

    • dear lord
      August 23, 2013

      there is no jobs . think outside the box create jobs. we have a relationship with china no?? chines make things? draw out a plan try something dont just sit there . your life is in your hands

    • papamet
      August 23, 2013

      u lie…for over months uwp couldnt pay government workers on time…mid-month reach and no salary..ya’ll pretending like it was so much sweeter then..all they have been doing for the last FOUR years is crying like new born kittens for a stupid election..up to now they cannot present a development plan, changed leadership THREE times if not more…that is a party to even consider putting in power..they cannot even organize themselves, how they going to handle the country. all of them damn bankrupt so they want a chance to put their hand in the hard earned ccokie jar…wheel and come again…si yo fachay quachay!! mwen sey labourite!!

    • papamet
      August 23, 2013

      ya’ll want to talk about handout and begging..is not handout ya’ll asking when when you sit at your home or by the road and wait for government to do EVERYTHING for you? why don’t you take the initiative and be productive? country building is not for one man or a handful..is our responsibility as Dominicans to build our country..people talking about we cannot eat concrete..how the hell you expect to attract investors without proper infrastructure in place? proper roads etc? get up all you backside and do something productive and stop waiting for government to buy groceries for ya’ll

    • POSITIVE
      August 23, 2013

      YOU LIE. TO PA TO FOR THEIR PEOPLE

    • really n truely
      August 23, 2013

      I see Haitians in Dominica doing well. They overtaking the people living in Dominica all their lives. The same people seating blaming govt.

      Please take a Look at the immigrants. The come with US$500 $400 they pay at the airport and $100 in their pocket and they are making a good life in Dominica.
      They are now running the market and sell our own food back to us. Blame Govt steal.

      Lazy Dominicans lazy and lack vision.

    • Justice and Truth
      August 24, 2013

      You should have saved some of that money for rainy days. :lol: :lol: :lol:

    • smh
      August 24, 2013

      yea.. wen dey sell domlec and take the high loan in trinidad which they didn’t know how they were going to pay it you must have money.. now wen light bill high you crying.. take that fooling workers

  34. Anonymous
    August 23, 2013

    it was better with UWP it had more jobs and I had my money in my pocket to buy my food to eat. :cry: :cry: :cry: :roll:

    • My2Sense
      August 23, 2013

      The world has changed drastically in the near 15 years since UWP was in office.

      The move to greater globalization, the expansion of the telecommunications technologies and with it, access to the Internet, fallen governments, price of oil, numerous crises (financial, technological, etc.) and a host of other world events render a small country as ours helpless, regardless of the local party in office.

      UWP, Labour or even Pappy’s Party guarantees nothing in the face of these global adversities.

      • __________________
        August 23, 2013

        I honestly think that Skerrit as the choice of PM was a mistake that will fester with Dominicans even worst than hurricane David. HE IS TERRIBLY BAD!

      • August 24, 2013

        ok, thats fine, should we just sit with our hand in our laps and say hey, there are alot going on in the World, so we satisfy with what we got?
        Its the leaders job to impliment reforms that help people create jobs and if they can’t do there jobs, then they should be change.
        13 in office and 0 to 0.01 in Growth to show for it, no matter global crisis is pure indication that the leaders have failed and failed meserable and any body with half a brain knows its time for change

    • Lovely
      August 24, 2013

      I so glad for you. and when UWP was there they struggling to pay us, salary coming all in the middle of the next month. chupes

      • August 24, 2013

        and what about the truck drivers WHO waited 7months?? :-D

      • My2Sense
        August 26, 2013

        @Mabouya, those truck drivers were not employees of the Government. As far as I understand they we hired by a private firm to work on a national capital project.

  35. Rain or shine
    August 23, 2013

    We’re not saying it’s the government’s fault. We’re simply saying that the government is doing nothing to create employment and when we loose 200+ jobs we are sinking deeper in a hole.

    • My2Sense
      August 23, 2013

      To say that the government is “doing nothing” is very unfair.

      There are numerous programmes available for youth skills training, organizations like DYBT and SBSU offer mentoring, training and in some instances financing for young entrepreneurs.

      Institutions like IDA and DDA offer a wealth of information and in some cases organize seminars and forums geared at creating awareness of priorities and opportunities.

      The Government has even given money to local banks to lend to private individuals for the purpose of starting businesses and/or expanding current establishments.

      And I’ll steer clear of mentioning capital and construction projects…

      So all in all, the government is doing a lot to “create employment”. One might argue that they’re not doing enough in the right areas. Or someone could say that implementation of certain projects leaves a lot to be desired. One might even say that there’s a lack of understanding that inhibits the success of the government’s efforts.

      But we should give kudos where kudos is due. And just to be clear, I have not benefited from any one of the initiatives mentioned. In fact, I’ve applied and was denied on a few occasions. However, I am grateful that the opportunities are there.

    • Justice and Truth
      August 24, 2013

      Offer a suggestion how the government could create jobs and what type of jobs in a small place as Dominica? It is not being done in big countries much less for Dominica. Cease giving the PM pressure and you, rther than criticism, do something for Dominica.

      • Justice and Truth
        August 24, 2013

        ‘rather’

    • young buck
      August 24, 2013

      as someone previously said Dominicans too lazy, if goeverment doh hire all u, all u not working, some go college to come wait on papa skerrit, more Goverment try to encourage people to open their business and creat opportunities for that all u doens’t take advantage of it.. wake up people

  36. Waitukubuli
    August 23, 2013

    Some Dominicans, in their quest to destroy the government, post all sorts of malicious comments. This is not for love of country; they are only destroying our little “Nature Isle.” This is one of the negative sides of having a computer and access to the worldwide web. Come on Dominicans! You may not like the government but stop putting all these negative comments out there for the world to see. It is so unfair!

    • PAC
      August 23, 2013

      I agree. What’s worse they can’t do better. You want to see change then be the change you want to see and stop blaming the Government. The Government is consist of the Parliament and the people so you the people stop making noise and get off your behinds and do something. UPS is cutting 15,000 jobs this is a world wide situation. My company lay off every year. I’m now doing my own thing on the side so if they lay me off, I’ll have a side hustle.

    • __________________
      August 23, 2013

      Yeah! You are one of the lazy Skerrit yard fowls. Have you heard words of insult hurled by Skerrit at ordinary Dominicans? He is as arrogant as he is incompetent. He is even going MAD NOW I HEAR. You are such a fool, it’s people like you that are even clapping, when he is uttering these pieces of garbage/insult at Dominicans. SHAME ON YOU!

    • August 24, 2013

      Should we walk around with a blindfold on??, and pretent that everthing is honky dory?? should we do as they do in china, keep their mouthes shut? that just shows your level of ignorance
      People should not be loyal to any politician,its politicians that should be loyal to the people

  37. cassie
    August 23, 2013

    massacre,
    since you have more foresight and vision, than the prime minister or anyone else in the government, why don’t you take over the government and implement all the vision, dreams and foresight that you have to create more jobs, bring in all the investor that you have in your dreams to development the country. you sit and critics everything and have no clue as to how to run your own home much less for government. so just shut up and take a hike to the bush somewhere. I am so fed up with people like you and others who just sit and blah blah blah all the time

    • Krazy
      August 23, 2013

      i wonder if u don’t sit and blah blah blah like a goat cassie

    • real possie
      August 23, 2013

      @ cassie like the one in Antigua always know but he have his thing in possie running loose.LOL.

      • Real Name is
        August 23, 2013

        Why do you have to get personal? Why don’t you put your real name on the world wide web and make these comments. Coward!! You all are just bent on destroying people’s reputation. To what end may I ask? Just to try to embarrass someone?

  38. August 23, 2013

    CH we do understand that it not govt’s fault. But when jobs are created govt takes all the praise.We like to hear that govt is taking care of all yr needs. And since the govt and its chief is closely assisting you, the administration will do likewise.
    We would like the govt to assist all businesses the way it assist yours. Govt is crowding out the local private sector. The little bit we have, they take it away with their own private businesses. Govt rent to you but there are lots of business places empty in the country for rental.
    Govt give you good terms whilst the taxpayers subsidies those goodies. Vat is terrible; no matter how private business complain, they turn a deaf ear. There cronies get it stuff duty free whilst other people suffer. So do not tell us when business is bad it is not the govt.

  39. PetProjects
    August 23, 2013

    Mr Lambert please stop…

    What i’m saying is tht things already so hard in this Country because of the DLP 13+ yrs Government mismanagement/lack of development. Those 243 person wont be able to get other jobs easily.

    And that I blaming Skerrit for………

    Prime Minister: You tired, I tired, We tired So you just have to GO!!!

    • young buck
      August 24, 2013

      you dat pat project if you tired leave and go nuh… but wait i forget you brooks lol, dat s you have a passport

  40. STILLAWANDAFULWOLD
    August 23, 2013

    God, please bless this company, its management and employees in Jesus name!!!

  41. Discombobulated
    August 23, 2013

    So a business official have to tell Dominicans that? Of course govt have nothing to do with that. Everything is not govt fault. Jeez. Some people, if they have problem passing stool, is govt fault kmt

  42. New York Base
    August 23, 2013

    Companies doing business in Dominica in not immune to the global financial problems. We as a people should be thankful that they are only cutting back on 44%. I wish the cutback was 0% but we have to be real and thankful sometimes. Hate the Pm or like the PM he have no control over the world finances.

  43. stupess
    August 23, 2013

    so who else too blame ? tyhey that not creating any jobs wi

    • top cop
      August 23, 2013

      So u just create jobs for creating sake. Where is the money coming from to pay the employees? Who the job creation

  44. Dcamassive
    August 23, 2013

    Dominicans can act like real retards sometimes. Clear Harbour has contributed in many ways and if we don’t want to be thankful to them for choosing Dominica and providing a source of income to our youth, at least we can thank God.
    Mr. Lambert is making a simple statement and some bloggers are not or are pretending to not get the point and lashing out as if their ranting will help those employees or the economy.

  45. Morihei Ueshiba
    August 23, 2013

    Brian Lambert i disagree, how can you grow an economy with a red clinic, skerrit has a policy of dependency.
    Instead of lowering taxes and creating an environment for employment, skerrit increasing debt & increasing taxes. :mrgreen:

  46. Tri-State Beauty
    August 23, 2013

    Way to go my fellow Dominicans, insult and attack Clear Harbour personel. Pour vinegar in the open wound and then add a bowl of salt. On DNO running all you fingers night and day, but how many of you can employ one of those persons? The conditions need improvement, but these employees are going to feel the job loss, yet instead of showing restraint, curse them, tell them don’t mingle in our affairs. When did that man say anything in Dominican politics? So if he doesn’t say the changes that this offshore company is going through is the fault of the government, la-meme he against Dominica and meddling‎?

    The people are reading the blogs, they are seeing the comments, they have a business to protect from their investors reading as if they are under a government spell or in an uncivilized war zone. I tell you we are our own worst enemies on this island. You don’t have to buckle to stand upright folks! just pick your battles. All companies globally, from police to hospitals are going through this re-organization and downsizing process. What is wrong with my people? Clear Harbour may have it’s issues, but people get paid a lot more than at Astaphans, but you all never talk about that. Private companies wanting to invest don’t need the government to chase them with bribes and undercover deals nah, they just need a bunch of people stuck in the same time warp no matter the issue, with blind political hatred on either side to run their fingers.

    We are beggars, all government doing is beg, Clear Harbour dis, Clear Harbour dat, mind all you business etc etc. So flipping myopic. People you are hurting your brothers and sisters. Clear Harbour can up and go India then what? I would rather get 10.00 ec an hour from Clear harbour than sell drugs, sell kyat for rat, steal, or go to the Red Clinic, the same one you all damn every day!

    • Admirer
      August 23, 2013

      Oh lord my woman look you go and vex the UWP folks. They’re not going to like you for being fair. Dominicans are too political for everything and everywhere they go. What are you up to this weekend? I’m coming your way. :-P

  47. Yusuf Tazim
    August 23, 2013

    Maybe one day people will ascend from political thinking towards everything….maybe one day..and face reality without using politics as a basis

  48. past works
    August 23, 2013

    Ask for those manager especially the one from st……….

  49. I DIE NU
    August 23, 2013

    Because of the GOOD work this Government is doing,hope You disgruntled “UWPeas” will blame the Government too when ALL YOU will LOST the elections.Dominicans are not as DUM like you all think.They are Smart,Intellegent people who have seen and hear what the Government has done and is continuing to do for Dominica for that reason,They will VOTE THE DLP to rule again and again.

    • ROSEAU VALLEY
      August 23, 2013

      Just reconsider your choice of words. ” They will vote DLP to RULE again”….Got it. Yes you are died and you don’t even know it while you keep asking if you die nu.

      Ain’t no one go rule over us. We are in a democracy or supposedly. As such, The government ought to the servant of he people. Obviously this is not the case with the DLP, who is quick to condemn an astute leader for consoling his people to fear no more, he is in charge.

      Respectfully
      Roseau Valley

      • I DIE NU
        August 23, 2013

        You make no sense,Roseau Valley.In truth and infact you not from the Roseau Valley,you must be from THE VALLEY OF DESOLATION.

      • Justice and Truth
        August 24, 2013

        Do you know how long you will live and if you will not be dead soon? Be careful what you say.

    • pacem
      August 23, 2013

      so, who is it who blamed the government for the situation at clear habour???

    • %
      August 23, 2013

      My friend I am not a UWPite. I was deeper in Labour party than you, and deeper than you will ever be. Thing is from the time Skerrit became leader, I moved away, because I saw no leadership qualities in him, and i am totally vincicated now. HIS RECORD HAS PROVEN ME RIGHT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!So don’t believe that it is just UWPites alone commenting here.I was not the only one to leave, and the others are commenting also.
      One thing I will make fundamentally clear, is if an election is called now, I will vote for the lesser of the two evils, which is plainly UWP.
      So I am no beggar of Skerrit, or a fool that he can manipulate.I don’t sing for anything. when Linton emerges as PRIME MINISTER,if he is doing the same, I will comment against him too, or his government .I am a Dominican commenting on what I see wrong in my country.
      NOTE WELL,HE IS NOW A MAD MAN. GOD WILL EVENTUALLY FREE UP DOMINICANS!

  50. August 23, 2013

    That’s just talk and more talk.Talk don’t pay bills nor put food on the table

  51. aye
    August 23, 2013

    Dominicans… Obama said he is bringng the us jobs back to America do not be fooled. Its time the Dominica politicians create permanenet employment for the people.

    • Derp
      August 23, 2013

      Obama is not all powerful the US companies are free to outsource their jobs to cheaper markets….

    • to the bone
      August 23, 2013

      only if u knew the economic crisis in the states…watch youre news and u will see the amount of companies in the states cutting down of employees insurance

  52. Lougaoo Mem
    August 23, 2013

    We very well know that the government has nothing to do with your realignment, nor with the redundancies Sir!

    What we know is the government has not helped the economy by creating jobs for the college graduates, and other young people who face hardship day in and day out.

    We know that continued lies and deception is a hallmark of their operation while they are getting exceedingly rich at the expense of the poor.

    We know that lots of monies are spent in bribing, buying votes during election season, while the people are kept below the poverty level.

    Remember, “Change is not an option on election day, it’s a must if you want a better future for your children’s way…..”

    • Jus sayin'
      August 23, 2013

      Why can’t the graduates CREATE jobs for themselves by being innovative? Young people in this country need to learn to take the initiative and develop ideas – be an entrepreneur! Create your own opportunity…rather than sit around waiting on the government, why not mobilize you ‘crew’ and establish a business that may be vital in the country.

      We need to learn be more resourceful and self-sufficient in this beautiful island. Too much trying to categorize our development with that of the more wealthy countries who make SACRIFICES for development!

      • ()
        August 23, 2013

        @ just sayin TAKE TIME OUT AND HELP THEM,TO CREATE THE JOBS.Produce the easy financing, technical advise,good record keeping etc,etc, etc,.You seem to be quite versed in this area.DON’T JUST HIDE AN THE BUSHES AND BLA! BLA! BLA!
        Are you one of the sycophants coming in the defense of the Skerrit wrath that has descended upon Dominica?

  53. ROSEAU VALLEY
    August 23, 2013

    Please Mr. Lambert, Dominicans can think through issues in a clear and intelligent manner. We do not need you or anyone to advise us who to or not to blame for the things that are going wrong in Dominica. Perhaps, you should avoid getting involved in our political hell sir.

    We suggest that you invest your limited energies to focus on improving the bottom line of your business, which is what you are all about.

    Dominicans know whose fault it has been and whose fault it is. Thanks for your advice.

    As you have rightly stated, “it has more to do with changes in business operations and the “ bottom line of your business” affected by changes in business operations and environment (which is heavily influenced by government policies and statements).

    Of course, the government has been very supportive of Clear Harbor and its operations on the island. Why should such a lazy government not be supportive of the largest employer on the Island? We get that sir. We have become beggars in our own country so we do appreciate the employment opportunities but don’t tell us who to blame. We know who to blame, when and why.

    Indeed, the country has always provided Clear Harbor with supportive, pro-business environments, as long as Clear Harbor continues to be profitable and its senior management can continue to get the huge salaries, while our people get the peanuts. The moment your profit margin dips below the acceptable line, Clear Harbor will say goodbye to Dominica. We have been through this situation before.

    While you vow to restore the jobs of those going home to safe the future viability of your company, please also make the personal commitment to;
    – Improve the working conditions for the workers;
    – Treat the workers better and remove the fear among them of termination or unnecessary disciplinary action for minor mishaps;
    – Allow them to enjoy statutory or public holidays without undue impact on your operations;
    – Permit them the opportunity to exercise their legal rights to collective bargaining and to be unionized;
    – Give them a pay increase or bonus for their high productivity when you realize the gains from the anticipated growth.
    But please Sir, let the DLP speak for itself, while you speak on behalf of your company.
    We wish you, your company and its workers all the best.

    Respectfully
    Roseau Valley

    • Jane
      August 23, 2013

      Great point…

    • anonymous
      August 23, 2013

      @Roseau Valley…”The moment your profit margin dips below the acceptable line, Clear Harbor will say goodbye to Dominica. We have been through this situation before.” —— Careful of the words that your mouth reaps! Though what you are saying is not impossible, doesn’t mean you should confess it with your tongue…instead you should be thankful that CH has contributed greatly to Dominica’s economy, despite certain rules that they have set for their employees that may seem unfair…their presence in the country has made a positive impact to over 90% of the businesses in Dominica, hence, HOPE and PRAY that this does not come to pass and at the same HOPE and PRAY that our country sees development in the employment sector even outside of CH and within our local businesses.

      • ROSEAU VALLEY
        August 23, 2013

        We respectfully acknowledge your point of view. This is a reasonable comment. Indeed, we hope and pray for our country’s economic development.

        The crux of our concern however is with regard to the excuse being made on behalf of the government by the management of Clear Harbor.

        By the way, Roseau Valley has not confessed anything nor has and words been uttered in speech with the use a tongue. This is only limited to fingers and a key pad connected with brains and yes some raw emotions and love for country.

        Respectfully
        Roseau Valley

      • ROSEAU VALLEY
        August 23, 2013

        And you know what the buck always stops at the top. Remember Reggie saying 300 jobs are coming with Skerrit? Well, when it is good the government claims the praise so when it is bad, they own it also.
        No apology on our part.
        Respectfully
        Roseau Valley

      • Admirer
        August 23, 2013

        Roseau Valley I enjoy reading your postings, but I think you went overboard today. Maybe it’s time to step away from the pc and breathe instead of answering everybody that have a different view from you. I’m going to wrap up in my office and strategise on winning over Tri-State Beauty any advice in that dept?

    • Civil Servant
      August 23, 2013

      With these anti foreign investor attitude and statements can we go anywhere? Can we ever get the level of Direct foreign investment that we all yearn for? According to you this man has no right to speak in Dominica. Yet your political leader designate can go to another country and engage in direct political activities. Your hatred for Dominica is unsurpassed.

      • August 24, 2013

        The difference is that our Govt cannot approach any country in the outside world with double talks they have to be up front the garbage they spill out to you all at home it’s different to what they say out there even when they meet D’icans in the diaspora it’s all different so it’s time you all stand up and whole them responsible for your condition, and let me remind you D’icans dont hate any one they only hate their live conditions and if you cant understand that you a blind .

    • dom2013
      August 23, 2013

      In other words…
      If you Not blaming DLP – keep your mouth shut!
      So we can insinuate it is all their fault.

    • say what?
      August 23, 2013

      Roseau Valley something is wrong with you. I’m UWP too but you are pushing it right now. This attack on Lambert was uncalled for boss.You are not always right and you and your ranting not helping.CH have issues but many of us employed there took things for granted and too far. Don’t take bread from the rest of us, your talking on blogs won’t pay my Domlec, Marpin or buy milk for my children. You must learn to be more balanced and please don’t speak for me either.

    • .......
      August 23, 2013

      @Roseau Valley well you damn sure told him how to put his tail in his backside. People like you are enemies of the state. That was uncalled for, the man was talking about his government involvement in his company. People like you just wait for bad news on Dominica so you can have a platform to stroke your ego, and once things are not to your liking you offload. That’s damn shame you carried on like that. You all cry how things bad, and just make it worse. My car couldn’t start this morning, maybe I should blame the government and more so Skerrit. If your woman cheat on you because you spending night and day on political blogs and neglecting her blame Skerrit too.

    • real possie
      August 23, 2013

      I was going to stay clear of this but lord you uwp people CH been providing for dominicans and their self but for you to tell them stay out of this is wrong most likely they read some of your post blaming the government thats why they responded,those same words you use is the same words MR James used when he told America not get involve in DA politics with the airport now u all are the same ones crying the pm not building one tell me who in their right mind would not want a bigger airport if its not feasible at this time.I tell u all already ask Grenada,St. Lucia,St. Thomas how they doing with those airport they have?@ RV.

      • August 24, 2013

        People focus Mr.James is not running for election try to see what your people are going thru instead of talking about him or Skerrit they both can fend for themselves people.

    • pacem
      August 23, 2013

      Thank you very much

    • Justice and Truth
      August 24, 2013

      Exactly what are they selling and where are they calling?
      Does this enterprise not offer a bonus for exceeding the sale requirement?

  54. birdy
    August 23, 2013

    so who is to blame

  55. WHAT
    August 23, 2013

    this is just good PR,if clear harbour was employing 100 new workers then the goverment would jump right on it and use it as a tool to promote their agenda and their goverment so now that jobs are going the goverment moo moo and for some reason clear habour thinks it should tell dominicans that it was not the goverments fault,thanks clear harbour for not blaming the goverment that is real nice of you,maybe you will get some more tax breaks for falling in line.

  56. DC
    August 23, 2013

    These disgruntled few supporters will use situation in an attempt to sway voters, however, they fail to realize, that by insulting an individual you are only causing harm to yourself. Lately, the few UWP supporters on here are referring to DLP supporters as “brain damage, mad, stupid etc.” Do you people ever learn? We will never support s party which promotes hate and division. We will see to it that those selfish UWP who has no love for Dominica, but self go into hiatus after the election results are announced. DLP, a party working for all Dominicans will remain at the helm. One Love!

    • August 24, 2013

      I think you DC is either not leaving in D/ca or walking around with a blindfold on
      0 to 0.1 growth :-D
      23% unemployedment :-D
      countless corruption and scandals :-D
      If thats good leadership Working for the people, then I’m braindead :-D

  57. Massacre
    August 23, 2013

    Please Clear water, dont lecture us about who to the blame on.
    We have been going thorugh enough hard times here in Dominica due to the imcompetencies of theis one man Gov’t.
    So now that things are falling apart, He is the one who has asked you to say somehting in Hs favor! We do not beleive your words and they are politically motivated.
    All the blame falls on this Gov’t for its lack of vision and forsight.

    • All of them blue vex
      August 23, 2013

      Rubbish!!!!

  58. hmm
    August 23, 2013

    The government is not too blame for the business closing down but if they were creating jobs in dominica then this would not have such as a big impact that it is going to have…. clear was the only place that was constantly hiring the youth on a regular basis now with them closing down what are the youth gonna do? …. The government is still too blame because they are not creating any sustainable jobs

    • anonymous
      August 23, 2013

      @hmm…point well taken. i agree. but just an FYI – CH is not closing down. one of its clients will be dissolved. The company is in the process of establishing new relationships with other clients.

      • real possie
        August 23, 2013

        anonymous that same hmm should know better cause that same person said they worked there and got fired for being sick wich i dont get it is no way u was out sick and they let u go,they found out u were not sick but those are the same people on here say people lie when u all post and forget what u all say we see it even if its hmm or hmmmmm its the same person.

    • I DIE NU
      August 23, 2013

      What have you done to help?All you do is critise negetively;Is this job creation?

    • really n truely
      August 23, 2013

      wait a minute, was Clear Harbour jobs created 7 yrs ago? Wass that the same Govt who ‘s negotiations brought those jobs? YOu thought Clear was there for Decades man?

      Its came under this govt, 44% loss under the same Govt, so what your point. ?

    • Justice and Truth
      August 24, 2013

      It depends on their business growth and loss.

  59. August 23, 2013

    Thank you Mr. COO for pointing that out to those unreasonable, hard headed individuals who always blame this government for everything that happens on this island. Maybe now they can put a sock in it.

    • All of them blue vex
      August 23, 2013

      Jesus these people sick! those anti government people need help! always there to dislike a comment! a X for allu to put on the ballot election day weee!just der on internet smh

  60. docksides
    August 23, 2013

    Clear harbor workers will have to
    :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: EAT THE DOCKSIDES :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen:

    • past works
      August 23, 2013

      lol thats all they were doing some of them buy dockside do nails and come work to show off for the customer who wasnt seeing them.. right now they in grass

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