“A sad situation.”
That’s the way General Secretary of the Dominica Public Service Union (DPSU), Thomas Letang, is referring to a phenomenon which he said exists where dedicated, long serving public servants are denied the opportunity to move to top positions which are given to “people from the outside” who have never worked in the public service.
Letang, who was speaking on the radio program ‘Through the Eyes of the DPSU, said when such things happen, the dreams and aspirations of public servants are crushed.
“Those days what we are seeing is that public officers, people who have been in the service for all those years, they are being bypassed and we see people from outside who have never worked in the public service, not even for a day, and are coming in, holding very, very top positions in the public service and coming with maybe less qualification in the areas than those who are already in the public service,” he said.
“It is a sad situation. It is really sad but that is how it is,” Letang stated.
He noted that many public servants have high hopes that one day they will get “somewhere in the service.”
“They look forward to that and not only did they look forward, they prepared themselves for it by making sure that they got themselves qualified, by making sure that they demonstrated good working attitude and professionalism at the workplace, good customer relations, they have done so much,” he stated.
He spoke about a conversation he had with a public servant whose dream was shattered by “one man.”
He noted that the public servant never did anything wrong.
“He never committed a crime, he never did not do his work,” Letang noted. “I will not state the reason but he will never see the promised land.”
He stated that the DPSU is becoming more concerned about the matter.
“More and more at the Secretariat where I sit as the General Secretary of the Union, we are getting more and more concerned,” he said. “People are complaining. More and more that they believe that opportunities are slipping them by and people are saying that they no longer feel that they have a career within the public service and that there are opportunities for them to move on.”
He questioned why the matter is not being raised publicly.
“The big question is why do public officers remain so silent on those issues?” Letang asked.
“Hey, Francisco, control your temper. Everyone is voicing their opinion. So far, they are making valid and sensible comments. Please do not disrespect them.”(Facts).
Facts, if is one thing I can assure you is that I am not easily angered; am I not a temperamental person, I do not write anything on DNO in anger okay; however, I am just one of those people who might be a loose cannon, who cannot contain the way it flows out of my mind; and so, I write it exactly as it develops in my mind. The technique of polishing, whitewashing, minimizing; or mincing matters I have not yet learned how to accomplish that!
What you term disrespect in nothing more than the manly-hod in me. I never write with the intention of disrespecting you or anyone. funny I read remarks such as boom-boom fly in reference to me how come you have never identify that as disrespect?
Mr .Letang let fellow Dominicans Know once CSME Succeeds there will be job competitions, get qualified and be prepared to face the challenge of competing for a job in caricom or the Oecs
A sad sad day for The OECS economic Union and CSME when people in offices like the Gentleman Letang speak in terms like.. outsiders. Come Mr. Letang lets level better than this
Decisions to place persons in top positions in the public service are done on the basis of merit and a track record out defined outstanding leadership. Now we need to think sensibly and not both sides of our mouths. If you are grudging people’s position you are not ready for it. Mr. Letang go and do your homework and research ALL those in PS position. They have all, without fail been public servants who have served the public sector for over 10 years. Some have taught top police, nurses, politicians, lawyers, businessmen etc. They have all been dedicated public servants. Some also served additionally with distinction in private sector jobs and statutory corporations. It’s time to stop the drama and devisiness. As a union leader you must not incite negativity. Encourage your followers to love country before self. Even if they feel they deserved a higher position encourage them to keep aspiring and continue to serve their country. A word to the wise is sufficient. Let’s build our…
be realistic and face the future with confidence. If you have a top job in Dominica that only make you qualify for Loans.These people who thinks they are qualified,America and London are awaits you go and make a future for yourselves.Dominica will never get better it can only get worst. All we live on here is loans. Stop moaning make a move for the better
You really do not know everything. What makes you think that others overseas do not live on loans? There is always the talk that most people live above their means and live from pay cheque to pay cheque. Some have no choice. If this is a consolation to you, Dominica is not alone.
Today I heard on the Toronto News that the statistics of those who owe is not as bad as it is portrayed. The Provincial government approved a 0.25 cents minimum wage increase, bringing it up to $11.25 an hour. For those who fall within that category of hourly wage, in view of the high cost of living, who can live on that.
Just think. The grass appears to be greener on the other side. Until one experiences it, they will think it is always greener.
I have confidence that D/ca will get better. In any case, today, it is already better than in those days. Progress takes overall cooperation, patience and time. Rome was not built in a day and nothing happens before its time.
Facts, although there might be a minimum wage of less than twelve dollars in Toronto, how many people do you know working for minimum wage in Canada?
Minimum simply means no one can pay less than that to an employee, Eleven twenty-five means approximately $450.00 per week, totaling $1,800.00 per month, anybody who would accept that little amount would not work; because they could make moor on the welfare system, on that they would be rendered homeless. In America wage is not set at $10.10, but even I would never offer that to someone who clean my yard or house; if I did, I would have to do it myself even if I crawl like a yellow snake on my belly to do it.
Mr Letang, in the interest of the country, the aim should be to get the person who is best qualified to do the job, insider or outsider. Using objective measures, where the qualifications are relatively equal between the outsider and the insider, the nod should be to the insider. If the government rejects this reasonable position, you have the strength of your membership to win this fight.
Mr. Letang, stop talking and take action! Stop taking goodies from Skrit that compromise your position like duty free cars for union executive, control of sickness benefit fund for you to day who get help or not and special mortgages. Skrit have you in his pocket long time and you can not be independent.
Mr.Letang, with all due respect to you, you’ve been crying to this illegal rogue government for too long and they pay you no mind.This thugs needs to be thrown out and the ball is in your court.
Are these positions open to the public servants?Does the PSU do their research and negotiate with government?What recommendations are made in this regard?Does the psu submit names to the government for these positions?
Mr letang, you guys are not serious at all. Never will foreign countries give top jobs to Dominican like tee tee wee season. DOMINICANS have to struggle to make it in other countries n here is a government.just their making madness with state funds. They treat foreigners better than Dominicans. Dice was dead on point, when he sang: on my ownnn. The government got the locals n poor folks struggling on their own.
Something is really wrong with Skertitt n his kaballllllists.
Mr Letang, how come you guys dont apply pressure on the government through protest, sick out, go slow n just not reporting for work until all these top positions are given back to Dominicans.
Skerritt will never respect you all because unlike the new state president public servants in Dominica just wont take action …
Look Mr letang, so long you are CSA chief, man do something insteAd of just talkin, talkin.. You must show your true colors… start de protest, n action for change… take de streets… in…
Apparently you did not understand the meaning of ‘outsiders’… the outsiders of which he speaks are Dominicans who are not already public servants. not foreigners…. so that makes ur whole post invalid. Sac sot
Put down your feet ,make a general strike ,do not sit back and talk the talk ,actions speak better than words..
What you think UWP would not do the same? We all know they were coming for revenge. We have also heard who was going to be where – those without qualification and experience. THANK YOU JESUS!!! it did not go in their favour. One of those UWP in my office said when they win they changing from top down in one of the Government offices. Bwavo coco.!!
Letang appointed by the members to represent them so obviously he is not doing his job just gossip.All the jobs going to private contractors where is he.He suppose to be in a top job and cannot do what he was elected to do . He cannot do his own so what made him think others capable of holding top jobs
Well said Thomas and they expect Public Servants to give 100 percent. Public Servants are so demotivated now. If you are not a part of the Club, there is no chance for upward mobility.
“It is a sad situation. It is really sad but that is how it is,” Letang stated. WOW!!!!! WHAT A TING EH???? Mr. Letang, are you saying ‘It is what it is’, end of story??? Because that is a losing attitude for a union boss eh bro!! When you see changes like that happening, you know full well what is going on here eh bro!! Our system of governance is being dismantled and a NEW ORDER is being put in place!!! When you have a system where ‘outsiders’ are being brought in, why do you think that is?? Who do you think they are?? Let me tell you!! Supporters of the ruling party who will do their dirty bidding for a price and will be left to keep their jobs for life as a reward!!! This government is breaking down the walls at the edges and putting up pillars which will keep it, and only it in power!!! Garcon, LEAD THE WAY AND STOP THIS NONSENSE OTHERWISE WE ARE DOOMED!!!! YOU ARE THE LEADER OF THE MOST IMPORTANT UNION IN THE LAND!! SHOW YOUR WORTH!!! SPEAK OUT!! DEFEND THOSE BRAVE ENOUGH…
Tomas stop complaining ask The current President how to do what he did when he did what he did.
If I sound like Germain Jackson in his 1984 hit. “Why don’t you do what you did to me.”
One line says:” I was crazy 4 you you were crazy for me why such a love so right turn so wrong.”
Let de president sing with you & change the words on him like I was crazy 4 power I was crazy to be a Neo DLP-ite. How can a poto DFP turn Neo DLP.
Let’s all sing why don’t you teach Letang what & how he did in 70’s .
Weren’t you a jr member of the Union then Tomas?
Just get the formula from President SAV put in a computer to tweek it in 2015 mode.
Zey did that in the mid 70’s with his calypso ej” 50 lbs of Sparrow 20lbs of bob Marley & a little bite of Zey for calypso king.” Those of us old enough to remember may 29th will most likely remember Zey’s calypso.
So Tomas las parle parole anytille. Organize like the gays.
It took dem long but now they run tings, they powerful. They say who rules the world ? The answer use to be woman now it’s gay’s. Like they use to say cocaine coke is it. Gay is now it . LMAO but is true .Why they took their blows ,organized and won. lol!
So Tomas just NIKE. Just do it.They are bold so the Union has to adopt a bold gaylike attitude to win.
Who knows that may have been the formula de Ayatolla used.
You never know!
it happens everywhere. managers going on vacation and no other people can act in positions except for one person only.
You are missing the point here
If they are dissatisfied with the position of some people and feel bypassed for promotion, then they should refer their concerns to the authorities and if they have a union.
The government needs competent staff to operate the civil service efficiently. It also includes serious-minded people who take their work seriously, i.e., to take an interest in their daily job obligations.
One way of solving this, if it is not yet done, is to have performance appraisals for each staff member and their overall performance documented. The manager/supervisor of each department is the one who is usually responsible for this.
Annually or as required, these authorities should review their performance with them and signed by them. In this way, it will be determined if they qualify for higher positions and to assume greater responsibilities. Then when others whom they perceive to be outsiders obtain a high position and they did not, there is the proof, “on their performance appraisal.”
You serious? Complain to who???…for victimization
Dear Mr. Letang,
I feel your pain and that of those aggrieved. Sadly, in my beloved land Dominica hard work does NOT pay in the public or civil service. One can work as hard as he/ she can and it will not make a difference to this administration. You see, if after 15 plus years of incompetence and mismanagement we still voted the DLP in power, we should have known that Mr.Crapaud was about to make us suck salt.
By the way, the same thing is happening in the police force. Those with degrees and those who work hard cannot and will not get promoted because they did not openly support DLP during the last election. Just ask the Police Chief who were promoted recently and were hired as special constables
. That special constable thing has become a BIG BIG Joke. Some can barely walk one block with sitting to rest muchless to chase and apprehend criminals. Its all jobs for the boys and gals sir 
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Assertive, NOT Aggressive!
Letang stop talking and call your members to a strike ! that I where you will get the attention of the Government .you need to make a statement not ““It is a sad situation. It is really sad but that is how it is,” For me this a very poor statement . Strike Now!
Then there should be a law where public servants do not get top jobs in the private sector and then the same for private sector worker other than that all is fair in love and war
You made an excellent point. This usually happens that if employees are not qualified for a higher position, employers advertise outside and even overseas for such staff. This happens all the time.
Those staff affected must perform relevant research. Length of service does not guarantee a promotion and increase in salary. It may sound unfair but it is not necessarily so.
If it can be proven that there is some sort of discrimination, then they should pursue it. This could be difficult to prove.
Well, is that you voted for, so take it and suffer. Soon you will all be taught to speak in tongues and not understand each other but they claim that is wisdom. Malgraysa.
You are unfair. I do think your comment is unfounded. It is already imbedded in your mind therefore the reason for your comment. When you make such a statement you are implying that another government would have done better. Think beyond. Some of you are oh so wrong. For one, you cannot foresee the future. Please try not to make that mistake again.
It appears to me that you would be more patient with another government than the present one. Exercise patience and understanding to all with no reservation and discrimination. This is godliness and maturity.
That I am not surprised by at all, we all know in other to get a top position in Dominica these days, one does not only have to be a laborite but one who will compromise everything to cover Skerrit. However, what I am in deed surprised by is the fact that Mr. Letang, though correct in everything he said, yet was not bold enough to identify not one of the positions where such jobs were given to outsiders. This is the FEAR that grips the heart of Dominicans today. Top leaders and persons of influence will see a problem but will beat around the bush to point it out. They are ALL afraid of Skerrit. Mr. Letang, while I am grateful you told me to look out for a snake, I would be much happier if you had told me exactly where it is. In recent weeks, we know Nanthan was given top position and so to were Ambrose, Christmas, the Canadian from Wesley, and others. If they are the persons you referring too, why not call those positions or persons by name?
Letang you never ceases to amaze me, honestly!!!! Now a person spoke to me about C&S Services Ltd, give us the public servants some heads up on whats going on with that company.
I understood this company is guilty of the same thing you accusing the government of doing, guess in your world it is called employing the BEST!!!!
I always recall one of my mother’s wise sayings: “Do so never like so.” Isn’t that always the case? If they practice this, then they are guilty of the same thing. They deserve to be scrutinized. An audit of their new staff members should be conducted.
Letang, you are one of those people who talk a lot of crap, and as soon as election comes around you suddenly get amnesia, conveniently forgetting all the crap Skerrit has done, and is doing to the country, and you go out and vote for him.
What is the point of your forced hypocritical shedding of tears? You have the power to instigate a general strike , and keep it going until Skerrit surrenders and adhere to the wish of the people to get out of office and allow someone else a chance to correct the wrong he has done!
Rather than utilizing your power with the public servants, behind you, you went and accepted the few pennies Skerrit throw in your face talking an increase in civil servants pay. He gives you less than one cent on a dollar for the people who makes the run, yet he and his corrupt crooks increased they pay by 50% You need to keep that stupid hypocritical argument to yourself.
” He gives you less than one cent on a dollar for the people who makes the run,”
That should read: “He gave you less than one cent on a dollar for the people who actually runs the country. In reality without the public servants the country would be at a stand still; it could not function!”
When are you going to cease this charade? If you called Obama and his administration corrupt crooks through the Media, the FBI would be at your front door to arrest you. Treat others as you expect them to treat you.
Facts, you exist in another world you see:
Anybody can say anything they want about Obama in this is country, excepts threatening his life in the process. If you threaten his life, you can be sure the FBI will pay you a visit, however if someone alleges he is a corrupt thief, as those people you are defending in Dominica, I doubt the FBI would pay me or anyone a visit because of a belief or an opinion.
There is freedom of speech in America, whereas in Dominica, if you are employed by the government, directly, or indirectly, and you say anything about Skerrit, or any of the puppets in his cabal, you can rest and sure you will become a victim at the hands of the government, okay!
Americans are not that petty, and do not mention Obama name in your Dominica commess. You live in Canada mention your prime minister name; or that damn mayor you have in Toronto!
Well Mr Letang, so much is going on with Public officers these days, and where are you. Public officers asking for raise in salary, back pay, uniform allowance, water and many benefits in the work place, but sad to say that since elections the work place has become an entertainment centre. There is no more respect for supervisors on the job. People doing what they want on the job. Lunch time is extended to two(2) hours now and beyond. People looking at movies during work time. Everybody on cell phones for extended periods. Service to customers is real bad. Breaks and movement from work stations to running errands rampant. CSA Boss you need to take note and bring some respect to work and the work place. The problem is bigger than we think. When I entered the service (2) decades ago, it was different. People knew what they were hired to do and worked hard at it. These days it’s not like that any more. Yes they come to work very early, but the amount of time spent working is ZERO.
The talk is always that civil servants make more money but they work less and get more days off. They take their good time in performing their job. It is a poor reflection and a stigma which is placed on them, giving them a bad reputation. This is because they have a union leader as Letang at the top. Oh don’t shoot me.
Mr. Letang as a champion of workers rights I share your concern. If what you are saying is true it should should not happen. You have every reason to cry foul. Conversely, what about the middle to senior level managers/supervisors who believe it is their God-given duty to leak government information to Matt and Carlisle. I am one who do no not believe that Matt and Carlisle are doing any investigations about government’s activities. I firmly believe that there are a group of civil servants (middle to top level) who make it their duty to pass government information to the media here. It has happened time and again. Earlier this year the head of a government department wrote a most damning report of what was taking place in his department. That report revealed illegal and simply downright immoral and corrupt practices associated with a very important national document. Within weeks the document was already in media. Mr. Letang, pray tell me who leaked it? Think of that
Lead the people on a strike, stand with the masses , take to the streets , stand for something – these politicians are lining their pockets and their friends pocket while others are starving
Oh please! No more demonstrations in Roseau. There have been enough of them for the year and this is only the month of March.
Too many people in the public service taking there jobs for granted. Sending sick leave after sick leave. If you feel you work hard and deserve better, take actions but if you don’t then you need to shut up. Some of you guys don’t want to get qualified. you just want the government to hand you the jobs because you have been there for a million years. pas la! whip them out mi say. good day
Mr. Latang what qualification are you talking about? Qualification for what? People with no qualification, not even a school leaving certificate fighting to be leader of the country, so what qualification you talking about? A sad situation indeed! Mr. Latang the past is history but can be very important. Can you recall when UWP was in office what was happening under your watch?
Fast n Furious, the constitution says you can be a parl rep even if you have no schooling as long as you can communicate properly in English. That is not the same as being a Doctor, and Economist or a certified Teacher but it does explain why Ministers of government should have professional people guiding them, in particular P.S. should be professionals in their field. A hospital manager does not have to be a doctor but must certainly employ qualified doctors and nurses. Likewise in the civil service appointments should be made on merit and qualification only, not because someone is your family or friend. That is disaster coming our way.
Letang I think you soft and need to step down. We need someone who us truely willing to fight. You are too passive. Time for a change at the head of the DPSU.
you are wrong letang is just a man who is in an office to look after our(civil servant) affairs. as a servant the other servants are either to scared or will not take action against the government they support… it is sad. the power is not with mr letang but with us… the last meeting he called to discuss salary had only about 40 people there if that many…. DONT BLAME LATANG
It looks like if he were passive he would have kept quiet. Do you not think so?
It was no accident that the PM took over the portfolio of Public Service…..He is now punishing persons whom he perceived do not support him… It is so sad that after 15 years the PM does not understand the Public Service is governed by laws and Rules and its function is to serve the public not the LABOUR PARTY.
I PREDICT MASS RESIGNATION OF QUALIFIED PUBLIC SERVANTS OVER THE COMING YEARS. THEN HE WILL SUCCEED IN HAVING A LABOUR MACHINE RUNNING THE AFFAIRS OF GOVERNMENT.
Domica is being run by a corrupt regime,and the people are afraid to speak out,communism coming next,Putin will be taking over soon.
Let us pray for our Nature Isle. We have lost our way as a nation, Lord. We used to have integrity; now we have deceit, corruption and disgrace. Favoritism, nepotism and cronyism in our public service are now the order of the day and some need not even apply for the jobs they want. Education, professional background, leadership, and track record are not necessary if one has the family connections and party loyalty. Allegedly, the Casting Couch has made a frightening comeback. Civil Servants and others with connections are getting away with things others would go to jail for. We earnestly pray that the egg will be removed from the faces of some of our union leaders and civil servants because we know this “sad situation” will get “sadder”. Where do we go from here and how do we respond.? Guide bless and protect us from evil and give us courage by your grace Amen
Those who consistently blow that trumpet keep their criticisms very much alive. Maybe you could pray to God for the grace of being less of a critic and to assist your government and cooperate with him and his cabinet and encourage others to do likewise. This would please the Lord most.
The Lord is not pleased with disobedient people who call others corrupt, judge them and encourage others to do likewise. This is portraying a bad example and not a Christian-like attitude.
Obedience and graciousness will please the Lord better. It is in the Bible!
Whatever you need to know about practicing godliness is contained in Holy Scripture specifically the New Testament and living it.
Sounds like top positions are being giving to persons who have a positive opinion of the current government. Nothing new, this is done in many countries around the world, the USA included.
Opinion and being qualified are two different things.Having a favorable opinion of the Gov’t does not qualify you for a job.Should be country first and not UWP or DLP.The best qualified person should get the job.Its the only way to ensure progress.
hahahaha! You more mad than Skerrit and dem. But then again it serves those Public Servants right. Skerrit just good for dem.
Yeah yeah…go ahead and justify nonsense. But you know what? As saddened as I am, Dcans are getting just what they voted for.
Assertive, NOT Aggressive!
That is not true of the USA. There are clearly political appointees in the US. You know that when a new government is elected that you will be looking for another job. No one looses their job because of who you vote for. I know for a fact that is the case in Dominica.
I am a supporter of this current government and I feel the heat too.
There are too many “square pegs in round holes”,
too much undermining of talented, visionary, highly motivated people…
too many indifferent “white elephants” with little or no leadership skills occupying positions while the departments falls apart…
Too many maliciously cruel and indifferent supervisors.
Too long are the delays before any sight of an appointment -even in a mere junior position.
This is ridiculous! smh
You know why people keep using the USA as a benchmark for all things? Not only is it sickening it’s also retarded.
People like you need to shut your damn mouth you are a fool! The kind of political crap Skerrit throws in your face, does not and cannot happen in America. We live here, and knows how the system works.
What can that damn China man from St. Kitts do for Dominica, that a born Dominican cannot do. Work permits are granted in the United States, based on the level of skills the recipient posses. However, if there are Americans who can perform the same job; no such work permit are issued just for the hell of employing a foreigner. Pertaining to farm laborers, the are given work permits for a season; after the season is out the farm worker returns to their country.
You all are always making comparisons to justify Skerrit’s crap, How come you are not making comparison to development in the rest of the Caribbean, and North America, and Europe and backwardness you live with.
Hey, Francisco, control your temper. Everyone is voicing their opinion. So far, they are making valid and sensible comments. Please do not disrespect them.
Well my friend all what you are here complaining about needs to be taken care of when you bargain with the Gov’t on behalf of these hard working workers. Sometimes when we go to the table to bargain for our workers we must not only look at the $ sign. Now I do not know if you bargain and sign a contract with the Gov’t. If however you sign a contract on behalf of the workers and their benifits are not met, then that’s where the tire hits the road. The same way the Gov’t expects the workers to honor their side of the contract, the Gov’t must also honor the contract of the workers. You MUST be certain that when you bargain for the workers that you include a section that forbids the Gov’t from hiring anyone within the department while there is someone With the same qualification and more seniority. These are things you bargain for before its done not coming on DNO after the fact to complain.
Good for those wicked public servants. They did the wicked, corrupt and victimisation work for the hoodlums in power. They gave up all their power, they “shat” on the same PSU that now trying to fight for them. They stood by idly when the rules and regulations established for the operation of Public Service were trampled on. They were afraid to lose their jobs. Well guess what? Soon you will have no jobs to protect….all of allyuh have to run from Dominica to go and wipe old people behinds in nursing home in di USA. Or go to the hills and stay there weeks on end (no farm roads) to plant a piece of food in allyuh retirement because DSS will be bankrupt. Allyuh will turn pokosion in allyuh old age. You all did nothing to support agriculture and address the farmers’ plight. That is because allyuh think the real DLP motto of “some shall eat all” is a joke and political gimmick of the UWP. Wait still Dominicans, your future is here. What is joke for school children is death for…
What you mean by they had a chance? Hope you know he is blue as can be. Who are the people that came in and took the jobs? Or what jobs you are talking about? I don’t see why they don’t replace you so long you there not doing nothing these people don’t even know their rights, to me for every sector they cry about that’s bad change all of them you have hospital with wood ants I say fire them who worked there and said nothing.
Mr Letang please list the top jobs being held by outsiders because i am almost certain that most of our top jobs are being held by Dominicans. There are instances when government will have to source skills from outside for a limited time period because they may not exist locally. This is acceptable.
DO YOU REALIZE THAT DOMINICANS HOLD TOP JOBS IN OTHER CARIBBEAN COUNTRIES ?
Do you not understand basic comprehension? By “outsiders” he is referring to those who have not worked in the public service, Dominicans or not. Read.
Letang it is the way it is because the is weak. The leadership is afraid of failure or evenafraid of getting bruiSed. Great leaders lead when leadership is most required-no excuses. Leaders conquer obstacles.
injustice to one civilian servants must be injustice to all civil servants.
one question that Letang must ponder upon is whether or not he Letang has earned the respect of not just the politicians but those he lead.
Letang Public Works guys had not been paid since before election. Where is the public out cry. Where is the public awareness meetings? Where is your “enough is enough ” action Mr Letang?
to be a PS now you have to be from vielle case or a pastor wife or a dedicated talkative laborite just like those inspector and asp police that don’t know their a from there elbow …
civil servants like myself deserve that kind of abuse because we don’t know how to strike against the party they support. PARTY BEFORE SELF AND POCKET
WHO SAY THAT STOP SPEAKING RUBBBISH. No essence comment
Like we bypass the Chinese and adopt a South Koreans attitude. $ de ultimate leader even better than for Hitler. Like Germans use to say Hi Hitler some saying Hi Skerrit lol!
Thomas what are you talking about? If that is the case you represent these people, take no action and come here talking these nonsense. If this is true, what jobs are you talking about? You said all these with nothing to back up what you are saying. If the Govt. is giving jobs to people who are less qualified that others who have been working in the positions for years this is wrong. So stop all these useless talk and back up your statements withy facts. In the absence of facts and truth, shut it.
It is as some who make debasing and derogatory comments which they have yet to prove and cannot prove.
Thomas should prove it. Why should he keep silent about what he implied? If he cannot prove it, then it could be a fabricated lie and/or misunderstood by those who hold government positions and assume that they will reach higher heights. The proof is in the eating of the pudding. Right? So show and/or inform D/cans of the proof.
People as Thomas who go public with certain information, should be asked to prove it all. The proper authorities should request a meeting with them so that they can explain and prove what they stated is factual. Then, they should go public with it just as Thomas did.
If that is happening. …then it is wrong. However, we need to be careful at what we say. When Edison James was in office, we saw what happened to Johnson Jno. Rose at DBS and many others. Where was Letang? Did he complain? We saw the positions which were given to Groovy bat, Mike Wallace and Melvin Didier. Letang was General Secretary of the Union. He said nothing! I guess he was asleep!!!!!!!!!???????
It is wise to remind them of their very own attitude. They forget about themselves and their attitude in the past.
I have noted that these people are all after the PM. at his throat and on his back. They scrutinize and criticize every word, action and angle of what he says, does and where he goes.
I do not think there has been a D/can PM that is so lambasted by certain factions of Dominica. Thank God in the past there was no TV, Internet and computer. If so, I wonder what it would have been like then.
This happens in Dominica regardless which party wins. There is no distinction between career politicians and career civil servants. You need career public servants to implement government policies. A twenty year blueprint for the development of Dominica can not be executed by a single government, you need the public servants to accomplish that. In the US, as is apparent at the present, it does not matter if the President is white or black, republican or democrat , American policy is American policy. You need you experience public servants for continuity.
DBS employee obviously. true or false.
For some reason I have doubt about Johnson Jno rose was in the epoach of Coneddison. Am I wrong? I was out for all of the 80’s to early to mid 90’s.DBS employee you maybe wrong on this one.
Especially one of the Heads that believe her mother left Financial Centre on her will for her.
Instead of appointing people in the position that’s available she bring in outsider “their friends or friends children”.
comment s’appeal? who is she what’s her name?
Hmph…Mr. Letang, while I appreciate you using your radio program to highlight these failures in the system, just talking alone will not accomplish anything.
How about for once you actually start some legal proceedings against the Government when these situations come up? I’ve known of cases where certain public officers actually had to threaten the Government with legal action for them to get their due promotion. Stop playing good ol’ boy style politics and actually hold Government’s feet to the fire for once.
Show your union body that you have a real back-bone.
Mr letang is not doing nothing for workers, so many times workers go to him with problems within the workplace and he did nothing to help. Maybe u have to be from a certain party to get representation. The government service u have to be a friend of the per sec or personnel dept or commission for u to get an opportunity .
May I add you have some C.O Jones as someone quoted in ignorance LL will remember that one. No Levi Loblack lol Lennox Linton.
How do we motivate people and engender loyalty? This is certainly not the way to do it. Appointments, not based on merit with people lording it over long serving civil servants is soul destroying for these people. Not only that but it is costing the country a lot of money to get a service that is deteriorating, not getting better as a result of this. We already had mediocrity but now we are spiraling into non-functional. Roosevelt, please you are on the wrong track and we are all paying the price for this. |At this point I( am asking you to bow out gracefully before it is too late and let someone less controversial run the affairs of our little country so we can start rebuilding with everyone on board, everyone committed.
Rebuilding commences when there is cooperation on both sides. Not one section seeking their own interest on the basis of vindictiveness as a tug of war or war for that matter. You are already on the other side as a supporter and you will never be satisfied.
You hear stories and do not question them. You immediately assume that what was stated is accurate. Smart people will listen to both sides and then form their opinion. It appears to be the opposite among some people in D/ca who oppose the DLP. Just be careful. The years are progressing and one day you may pay dearly for this.
Bla bla bla stop complaining because it’s you all own fault this is happening .you all had a very good chance to have that change on December 8th 2014 . And you all did not you all accepted things as is. So don’t complain now. You all are just talk and no action .come on dominicans grow a dam back bone. Grow some balls men.
Assertive, NOT Aggressive!
I would not make such a statement. You never know. You cannot foresee the future and think that another Party would have made a change because you support that Party. How do you know that the situation in Dominica would be different and a happier one? You must think beyond.
Some of us have in-depth visions that it would not necessarily be so. God spared D/ca and you, as one of the nationals from chaos which I visualize it could have been and what would have ensued were it another Party in power.
I am informing you, this could very well have been the case. You supporters continue to be angry. You cannot seem to leave the election behind and cooperate with the present government. God expects this of you, to support your government, cooperate and to be obedient. If you are a Christian, you should know that. If you fail in this which also means L O V E, woe to you. You need to cultivate your mind to mortal and spiritual broadmindedness Will some of you ever learn?
Toutes l’homme de la Dominique ca torne’ femme . l’homme san Gwen.
All you too wicked. What you think UWP would not do the same? They were coming for revenge. Thank God it did not go in their favour. One of those UWP in my office said when they win they changing from top down. Bwavo coco.!!
Ce zot ke matay yo la…..stop the crying
Answer to the big question is VICTIMIZATION
go good and play
thats real talk i cant see between the lines
Because those you think that you can count on to do the work as economically, efficiently and effectively are undermining the system. There is so much proof of that. I am a public servant and the undermining happens throughout. People who do not know on the other hand may say that the country is going no where because all are not on board. Some are trying to tear down for political reasons. You do away with them and take persons that you believe will work for the very good of the country.
Their mentality is shaky, if not gone. Undermining and destruction usually commences from within.
I have noted the comments mainly for political reasons and not for the betterment of Dominica. They are the ones stating that the country is backward. They never look at their adverse and negative attitude which consistently undermines their very own country rather than elevate it.
It is as a joke I have in my book of laughter. A solider said he alone is matching correctly and the others are not. The pot always calls the kettle black.
It also crushes the spirit of hardworking honest people when those who already have are given all kinds of goodies and kickbacks. When people are given all kinds of things for free while there are those who work hard to make ends meet. It crushes the spirit when honesty and hard work means nothing, It’s all about the colors you were. A sad situation
your job needs to be given to an outsider, the public service needs to be revitalized and you are not helping.
The Public services needs to be revitalized and you not helping. All you enjoying is the trips and big salary.
As a retired person it’s a shame going into offices and ask for service. Deplorable atmosphere. Poor service. Offices have now become movie houses, recreational parks, entertainment centers and supervisors cannot manage. They want friends and so go with the flow and entertain rubbish.
Behavioral patterns poor. Service poor. Long lunch breaks. People always out running errands. I never see that. Productivity is at an all time low. Letang wake up and make some visits. You will be amazed to see and learn what the work place has become. CPO wake up. Public servants are high jacking the system.
Don’t blame those who are getting the promotions. They are qualified to do so. Blame it on attitudes. Poor , bad attitudes. Attitudes that stink.(Something needs to be done.) Do spot checks. Letang you representing so represent well. Don’t hide behind the mike at QFM. **You too…
The big question is why do public officers remain so silent on those issues?
The answer is ‘retaliation’
THERE IS DIVISION WITHIN THE VERY PUBLIC SERVICE!!! Persons are afraid because there very work mates may ‘grass them up’ and they will then be victimized. But those who are grassing them up because they want favors from or support the government, should recognize that they may very well become victims sooner rather than later from a government more concerned with those at the top remaining in those positions of power as opposed to the jobs of their supporters and non-supporters alike who work below them, or the well being of the country and its people!! So just think about it people!! Is it worth it for yourself and/or your country, keeping such persons in power?? Hhhhmmmmmmmmmmm