American billionaire, Donald Trump, are among persons Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit had discussions with in New York last week to seek ways of investing in Dominica.
PM Skerrit told a radio programme the keen interest expressed by foreign investors comes as a result of government’s management of the country.
He says government has set the environment for doing business in Dominica.
“I came from New York this week and I had discussions with several persons, Donald Trump and other developers, seeking to engage them and encourage them to come into Dominica to see what kind of investments they can make in the country,” he said.
Skerrit said as times goes by there is a greater interest by international investors “and that is only because people are satisfied with what’s going on in the country”.
Donald Trump is an American business magnate, socialite, author, and television personality. He is the Chairman and CEO of the Trump Organization, a US-based real-estate developer. Trump is also the founder of Trump Entertainment Resorts, which operates numerous casinos and hotels across the world.
According to Forbes Trump is worth US$3 billion.
This was in April 2011; from the comments i’ve read,most seem to have believed their rogue prime mistake as their love for him make them blind to the reality!
We are in 2019, 8 years later after the lying mouth of the son of lies made those promise,where’s the Trump investment 
Do you people think that someone like Mr.Trump will blindly invest in such an environment that’s not ready for his private jet to land :? For those of you who blindly follow and believe your beloved prime mistake, you should be disappointed with all those failed promises?
Hilarious. I suppose if the devil himself won the US election we would go brown nosing behind him also. Funny how when we dont stand to benefit say this and that about the person, then once they reach somewhere in life we like to try and play friend. Nothing new, its our culture. Man like me if i dont like you i dont like you. period. watch him send his racist nazi’s here to manage those investments and trwat dominicans like slaves. watch.
some may say we lost Stanford then why should we lost Trump again? are they always clean, who’s going to be checking on them is Regi who knows. Stanford at one time was the best thing for Antigua and the region where’s he now? we may be a Nation of prostitutes so why not bring him if he has the money we need at least lenox honeychurch will have some new dominica culture or history to write about.surport for gays and prostitution. God help us do good is bad do bad is good!!!!!
Readers, just the name trump associated or in the same line with Dominica will already bring benefits to our island. Success is all over Mr.Trump in everything he does and everything he associates himself with. The reason why he is well respected in the US and all the world including China and Europe is because of his power, ingenius and respect.
Not too long he opened a golf course in scotland – high end, St.Lucia,Barbados and other islands are craving that he comes to their island. He is a 3 billion dollar man.
All we need is a billboard, or picture in a magazine of mr turmp name and face talking about Dominica and we will start pulling the benifits. So i say go for it Mr. PM, i dont agree to a some things which he may support or do, but i say yes to this investment or recognition for Dominica.
yes yes yes,,Dominicans are a special case.After reading these comments some Dominicans are just plain IGNORANT AND DUMB..
Nothing can plz Dominicans..They always complaining about Dominicans do not bring foreign investors..It seems anything the PM does, some people are quick to crucify him whether it’s for the benefit country or not..
What’s wrong with Donald Trump investing in DA? What’s wrong with u Dominican people? Are u all that low-minded?
U negative people are sickening!!!
kiki, I guess you are one on the some. show me his investments that created jobs, Windsor park stadium? how many jobs it created, state house, how many more Chinese jobs it created. every one can talk to Trump, the proof will be in what he gets. you really believe Trump going to invest in DA, what is there for him in return, coconuts? lets be real.
KIKI, you get on your LAZY BEHIND AND GO INVEST IN DOMINICA. GO PLANT VEGGIES , TANIA PUMPKIN SORREL CANE PLANTAIN AND EVEN FIG , DO SOMETHING AND STOP WAITING FOR THAT PM OF YOUR TO GO OUT WH@@@@@ AND COME BACK TELLING LIES , TRUMP WANTS TO RUN FOR PRESIDENT OF THE US, DO YOU THINK HE WANNA GET MIXED UP WITHA DAMN TWO TONGUE SNAKE LIKE YOU KNOW WHO? ASK NOT WHAT SKERRIT CAN DO FOR YOU ASK WHAT YOU CAN DO FOR DOMINICA . RAHTID
I agree with Kiki, I dont see the problem with it andi’m all for Donad Trump inesting in DOMINICA. Everyone planting and agriculture cannot be the only mainstay fr the island, we need to diversify. Our Prime Minister is doing a great job soo far and may God Blesshim and Dominica immensely.
MR. PRIME MINISTER NO MATTER HOW GOOD YOU ARE TO OTHERS AND YOUR COUNTRY YOU MUST ACCEPT THE FACT THAT THERE WILL ALWAYS BE NEGATIVE PEOPLE THEY CALL HATERS.
THERE IS NOTHING WE CAN DO ABOUT THEM, ITS THEIR JOB TO HATE.
ALL WE HAVE TO DO IS ENSURE THAT OUR HEARTS ARE CLEAN AND WE ARE ON THE PATH TO GET SUCCESS IN LIFE AND TO BRING OUR COUNTRY DOMINICA AND PEOPLE TO THE NEXT LEVEL.
HEARTS OFF TO YOU PM
where are the jobs the investments have created?
DUMMY HATS NOT HEARTS, YOUR PM MUST OPEN AN ADULT ED SO YOU CAN ATTEND SINCE YOU SO LOVE HIM, OLD GOAT
they should’ve talked to trump about building a hotel here to invest instead of taking a loan for it. he would’ve bought some land and a hotel owned by Donald Trump would attract more tourists here when they hear his name tied with D/ca. I should be Skerrit adviser man.
I am a Dominican leaving aboard. God bless our prime minister, this man have good for our island. think for the island to move forward. I willing to build my paradise home in Dominica. But i am monitaring the development of the country. Please you all work together for a better dominica. Forget about petty stuff. think big, progress. Mr prime minister, I don’t know you. but every day i read the news. you have love for your people. God will bless you. Who God bless, no man curse.
OH YES ONE THING HE FORGET TO INVEST IN IS ADULT ED FOR ALL THOSE PEOPLE WHO CAN,T SPELL LIVING NOT LEAVING
lol so true!
Birdy, I think your brain and your thinking is upside down. Maybe you just wake up from a deep sleep.
If you want to suck up to Skerrit do that but do not come with your foolish talk idiot. We have seen the poverty level increase by leaps and bounds and what is skerrit doing to address that giving people a dollar at ma dam clinic every wednesday is that development for the people are taking them out of Poverty. Give me a break. You red eyed people are so damn sick, you sickening others with your blasted hyporcracy.
Dominican’s lets please see the good that can come from this. does everything have to be so political and negative??. For once lets put ourselves aside and think of the good for this land, for the young people who so desperately seek a way out. We all cry and talk about how the young people are living the island going to find work elsewhere and about the difficulty in finding jobs right now. Apart from what has befallen Adam Stanford right now, Antiguans cannot say that they didn’t enjoy the investments that he made in their country: improving the economy which provided so many of them with jobs. Its about time we embrace the good that this Government is trying to do and stop talking ill about the Government and the Country.. Because,in the end its the ones who talk so negatively are the ones reaping the benefits from things like this. So I more than welcome Mr. Trump if he takes on the invitation by the Prime Minister. The assurance of not thinking twice about living my beloved country will be so good because we all know that when Mr. Trump invests he invests well!!! And make no mistake, we wont have to worry about him ending up like Mr. Standford (I hope justice prevails in his case). After all this might just be the boost that the country so desperately needs!
I love DNO news bec it keeps me abreast of what’s happening in Dominica and the region but after reading this article and all the comments i really wish that DNO would allow some articles to be closed for comments. I cannot believe the stuff i saw people wrote. The bashful comments, the judegemental comments etc. Like seriously is it really dominicans making such comments or are people just hacking into the Database and doing nonsense. Whyyy is DNO admin allowing those hateful comments? i don’t get it.. I mean i’m seating there with my eyes watered bec i feel bad and hurt that we stoop so low. All the article was saying is the PM met with Donald Trump to discuss investing and these folks are saying alllll kind of negative things. If someone who wants to invest in dominica were to read this article and comments they would never invest a dime into this economy, and we wonder why everyone is fleeing from dominica. One minute we want investment next minute we are saying we don’t, might i say we are confused?? People on here spew hatred and ignorance to the next level. I thought we were educated dominicans? what happened?
Natasha, did you get my joke I posted earlier. These opposition people are unbelievable. They challenge the PM to create jobs and when he does, its corruption, its under the table deal, its lies.
I really don’t think that uwp people are Dominicans.
“I met this African brothers and he said the opposition forces in Dominica are like West Africans.You say one thing and they immediately take an opposite position and once you take thier position they become confused.
This is hereditary, I suppose.
People in this country are so petty.
Well done and it is about that (Dominica) is able to take advantage of the marketing/investors opportunities towards our development like so many of the other sensible islands.
Unfortunately, Dominica historically has been exceedingly very negative when it comes to investors or potential investors conducting business on the island, and that hasn’t helped us one bit as in comparison to some of the other islands we missed so many progressive and beneficial opportunities along the way and that done us any favours at all.
It about time that we step to the front of the queue, recognised all the bountiful of natural resources and fantastic landscape that we have to offer the world and in so doing entice LEGITIMATE potential investors to do business on our island, and stop the nonsense about being against an idea just because of who said it.
The person who suggested that one should look at “google” needs to grow the hell up, realise that anyone can place anything on “google” to support their own agenda or indeed spread negativity, especially if they do not like an individual for whatever reason.
As an island, we need to not be so quick to judge or entertain rumours or innuendos, adopt the ability to separate ‘fact from fiction’, mature with our mindset as an island that claims to be progressive and support the Prime Minister’s venture to bring investors like Donald Trump to Dominica, as god knows we could do with some much needed serious hotels, employment creation and economical boost for the island.
As a Dominican who resides over in Scotland, I am happy to say that Donald Trump has recently started a huge development over hear as well to include state of the art golf courses, villa, hotels, boutiques and developments and the majority of people welcome this into the economy.
If a country like Scotland can seek and welcome such endeavours, why should we in DA who are in much need of such investment, ignore the opportunities that our island stands to gain. With development there are always risks that go with it and Dominicans need to realise that nothing is going to fall into our lamps in perfection without any hitches, as that is delusions of grander which has held us back for centuries. TIME TO GROW UP AS AN ISLAND AND MAKE INFORMED BENEFICIAL DECISIONS FOR OURSELVES.
Someone mentioned about prostitution, break up of families and adverse effects on our economy, I have news for you TAINTED, as to we need to remove our blinkers and wise up, as there has always been ‘break up of families’ in our society and there will always be such just like in every other society around the globe, prostitution is and has been rife on our island for ages, even when people try to sweep it under the carpet, both with adults and parents prostituting their children, need I say more…………………. so let’s not get this twisted here as those ills already exist in our communities and will always be there.
Yes we need to examine such ventures thoroughly before, but I wouldn’t have thought that the PM would just dive into such a venture without first carefully doing his home work with the rest of the cabinet and weighing out all the options. We need to give the guy some credit and at least keep an open mind and be supportive of new development in the island.
Yet wonder why we as an island with so much to offer, keeps lagging behind other islands with less resources than we have?! Why because, they are less critical, look at the long term benefits and welcome new development/innovation and LEGITIMATE investment opportunities.
LOVE YA DA, al the best with this venture PM & Dominicans, we could do with good cheer, so don’t be so quick to speak the negative and see what the research and findings are first in order to make informed choices/opinions.
Lets be realistic let us mark the date of this bit of news and let us see when that investment will be. Come on people for God sake dont be that gullible.
So MR PM you chose to go to LAS VEGAS instead of showing up at COURT? talk about disrespect for the COURTS.
C’mon, don’t be so negative, let work together to build Dominica…
For the record:
1. The meeting was in NY not Vegas!
2. The PM did not need to appear in court as his legal team was there to represent him.
3. He was meeting with investors and potential investors with the objective of creating employment and improving the lives of Dominicans.
Be positive and contribute to our national development!
Do not forget, no constituion, no whatever can……so what are you tlking about
WELCOME TO DOMINICA MR. TRUMP!!!!
the negative comments are just from a few disgruntled anti-government fools!( Trump em)
But the Majority of the educated populace, welcome you and your investment!
Come on and Take Dominica to the Next Level!
Kik, shame on you, didn’t realise that you were so foolish
Mr. Priminister i salute you on your marketing skills, and on your good intentions for the employment of your citizens, and to the people of Dominica , nothing beats a trial but a failure! So stop the negativity and lets confess positvive and hope some deal come through.
WELL WELL WELL
Shame on DNO to be so gullible and keeping the Dominicans ignorant. Show us a picture of Skerrit with Donald Trump and other investors .This nonesense should never have been printed.
hahahahahahahaha
This is a lie Skerrit never met with investors only met with Morocons because they agreed for the hotel to be in Marigot not the Cabrits.The Donald will never speak to Skerrit because there is no international airport and the Don is not interested in Dominica. Think for yourself Dominicans dont let Skerrit fool you.He was here with a chick of his and got paid for the visit and that is the gospel truth.Why didnt he have a meeting with Dominicans in NY, . Simple he is not welcome here thats why Barbara and Vince cannot associate with the New Yorkers most of their congregation is in New Jersey..and that church
what church lol????
Anonymous you are a big FOOL nothing good comes out of ignorant fools like you .put your country before politics .
One thing is for sure: Donald Trump will NOT bee fooled like the chinese. There is Zero “EXTRA” money in this one. lol
Any legitimate investments that can be brought into the country is good. Too many of our skilled/trained workforce leaves the country to find work elsewhere because there just isn’t enough work opportunities for all of us. If Donald Trump is interested in investing in Dominica let me be counted in the many who will hopefully welcome and embrace this opportunity.
Let me also take this opportunity to advocate for the opening up of the GAMING INDUSTRY (CASINO GAMBLING) in Dominica. If we let this opportunity pass us, well…………
casino gambling-that’s exactly the kind of business Donald Trump is interested in. Dominicans are not supportive of this. Of course, they are being hypocritical and do participate in it when they leave the shores of Dominica. Anyway, I don’t think Dominica has the economic conditions (such as international air access, population size, per capita income, relevant legislative framework, etc) that will make the Don set up shore here.
Is it a case of name dropping on the part of little village boy Roosevelt Skeritt?
Numerous state and local governments in the USA are looking to the Casino industry and legalized gambling to increase revenue.
Perhaps we in Dominica should consider it as well, if we express our interest in developing the casino business in Dominica and get some big players in before other island we could establish Dominica as the gaming capital of the Caribbean. This would encourage substantial investment and provide tremendous employment opportunities for Dominicans.
Just another example of our PM thinking outside the box and working to bring Dominica to the next level!
I do not buy the story that Donald Trump is intrested in investing in DA. Mr. Trump is involved in real estate and entertainment and targets high income earners. Dominica doesn’t have the high per capita income, the air access, the population, the name recognition (most people still do not know about Dominica), etc that the Donald requires as minimum.
Mr. Trump, giving his contact and status, may simply have been among a group of businessmen meeting foreign dignitaries. A photo-op for both egoists.
to begin do we really want trump and his arogance google donald trump lybia and check his thinking and tell me if is that we want
We don’t necessarily want Trump… we want him to invest and help us develop Dominica.
He may have a lot of “baggage” but he is first and foremost an astute businessman and real estate developer. We can use his expertise and promotional flair to our advantage. Plus he will likely make a run for the Presidency in the USA in 2012 (and lose of course) but that will just increase his visibility and by extension and of his investments should benefit.
I for one live abroad but I do keep abreast with what’s going on in DA as often as I can. We as a people must not be too quick to judge nor be too gulible to what other people say. We must read, investigate and find out about things before we make our absurd comments. Not Jonh Doe told me , Susan said he father’s brother told her …….enough of that. I for one support development in Dominica as long as it is going to be benificial to our island, by that I mean create opportunities, develop our island, boost the economy, create jobs etc. I just want to make mention of this not every investment can be considered a healthy investment in the case of casinos this could have an adverse effect on the already bad economy of this island and increase prostitution, break up families etc but it is our leaders who have to investigate and create the best opportunities for us.
I do have family living in DA and most times I get calls from them, hey it’s month-end went for my salary and I was told to come back next week, next week brings next month. What I’m saying is that what is the sense of creating all of these infrastucture, investment if we cannot pay or feed our own people. Charity begins at home. Let’s try to create investments that can generate income toward the economy herby allowing us to get money to pay our civil servants. Don’t just accept an offer because we want to prove somebody wrong, or beacause we feel it’s going to benefit a few pockets. Do it for us Dominicans. To the opposition your job is to oppose but like many Domincans I get fed up of you blowing smoke and not having any recommendations as to how, why ….do you have better ideas? Write a proposal, send your investors but please you are not dragons stop blowing smoke. We need help and we need it fast. Unless the power of love overcomes the love of power then we shall know peace.
that’s why u leave oversea….u are one dumb f*&k. some people leave da,but they still stupid.i can’t believe that in this ya times ppl like u still come up with bs like this.i agree with the person who said that dno should have comments closed to certain articles,cause it breakes my heart when i have to read ignorant statements like yours
stay in the dam disapora and talk your cr*p!!!!!!!!!!!!
you not here to see the sh*t that goes on
i have not party ……….but ma gway sa when the opposition was in government
they were the worst we …………
and is not highway robbery taking place with so much lies and total lack of regard for accountability
i hope you in america where those things would never go unpunished!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Wow!! I can’t wait for the day when we will court our own people with the same incentives that we court foreigners. At this rate our grand and great grand children will not have a stake in the less than 300 square miles of land mass called Dominica.
We really need an attitudinal change from all of our politicians so that they can come to realize that indigenous growth leads to sustainability. When things not going right with them imported investors they pick up and leave you holding the empty bag!
I agree, I think it is better to invest in your people.
When Dominican people really wanna invest!
You are not an ‘investor’ if you have to ask the Government to finance it for you!!….. (and you will pay them back.)
Thats the typical approach of the so-called local investors (ofcourse they leave that part out when making their arguments)
In the absence of a realistic NATIONAL INTEGRATED PLAN for the SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT of the country, Skerritt spontaneously comes up with all kinds of far-fetched things. Skerrit told a radio programme the keen interest expressed by foreign investors comes as a result of government’s management of the country. A GOVT. THAT HEAVILY DEPENDS ON FOREIGN COUNTRIES FOR ITS DEVELOPMENT, going about with outstretched hands BEGGING? That is Management? IMPORTS are so many times greater than EXPORTS and increasing by leaps and bounds, Management? Unemployment increasing, productive sectors declining rapidly, Management? So many revelations, allegations, factual disclosures of corrupt practices, that is Management?
Local investors are being tsunamied out of business by the rapid influx and establishment of Chinese business men and women. Roseau is swamped. While local entrepreneurs are put out of business and closing down, the Chinese are gradually replacing them. Local Construction firms have invested heavily in the construction business, but now are cast aside hearing, watching Chinese Construction Co. do work that our locals should be employed to do. Some have showed capacity and ability to produce quality work in the construction of major National Projects.
Skerritt has yet to disclose any specifics regarding the nature of the discussion he had with Trump. Dominicans have been accustomed by now of those pronouncements by Skerritt as regards relationships with foreign countries and individuals, but the people remain in the dark, uninformed of and not allowed to read or see the contents of those AGREEMENTS entered into.
What kind of environment has been set for doing business in Dominica? Better AIR ACCESS? NIGHT LANDING? REDUCED TAXATION or VAT? LOWER ELECTRICITY/ ENERGY BILLS? The one where Local businesses are closing down and foreign ones taking over? What environment? Selling a prime piece of REAL STATE, PUBLIC WORKS, again to the CHINESE? Giving over our country’s Geothermal exploration and development to the foreign Co. West Indies Power Co. instead of Govt. going into some kind of JOINT VENTURE with Dominicans both here and abroad?
Its all talk and diversion. Typical politicians. Joking cal.
All talk and diversion indeed. So it appears that Skerrit was meeting with Trump last week while his dual citizenship case was being called in Dominica? Just asking.
well when he reads all these negative comments i dont think he would have interest.. as well as any other investor. too many negative ignorant ppl on here. Wish they had an ignore button so yall comments would not be viewed.
“Seeking to engage them and encourage them to come into Dominica to see what kind of investments they can make in the country,” -Prime Minister, Roosevelt Skerrit.
The Prime Minister missed out on a good opportunity to make a case for Dominica. Rather than patting himself on the back for talking with Donald Trump, he should have presented him with a formal business plan for a particular project., and it should have been outline as follows:.
It must be suitable for presentation to outside lenders or investors. Must cover these points: Summary, mission and objectives. Give full background information on the origins and structure of your venture.
Summarize the background and qualifications of key management personnel. You needed a target market, that’s where data comes in; strength and weaknesses of your competitors, then you decide the market strategy, explain how you can profitably meet the needs of your target market.
You needed designs and development plans; describe the nature and extent of what needed to be done. You should have produced an operations plan provided information on the facilities, equipment and labor needed. What is the start-up schedule, forecast development of the project, in terms of completion dates for major aspects of the business plan.
Describe the major risk factors, identify all potentially negative factors and discuss them honestly. Then you deal with the financial projections and requirements, including a detailed budget of start-up and operating cost, as well as projections for income, expenses and cash flow for the first three years of the business.
Identify the financial needs and potential sources. And lastly the exit strategy, explain how investors will be able to cash out or sell their investment, such as sale of the company or buyback of the investor’s interest.
Now, if you had done that, Donald Trump might have given the idea a thought or two, but again, I know I will be taken to task, I am very well aware when we give suggestion on how to do things in Dominica, we are told “we in the Diaspora don’t know a thing about Dominica, we have been away too long”. We live in a connected world. And it is time we adapt to it. Dominica’s governments, past and present have been always given lips service as how they have created the environment that is conducive to investing in Dominica; I must say that is far from the truth.
Grand Bayrian, I think you are putting the horse before the cart. Basic information about the island, iincluding its population, infrastructure,and economy are available on the internet.. Politicians are expected to generate interest, not present the nitty gritty of a project especially not on a first visit. Technicians present the nitty gritty on later encounters. Nobody goes through preparing documents designed for one project whereas the investor might be interested in something else. What the PM had was an exploratory visit, which is how it should be. .
Thanks Gabo….
Again in this beautiful country of ours… full of experts at everything imaginable under the sun!
I remember one blogger posted an analogy that represents us quite rightly…. we are like spectators at a football game – expert coaches, players and referees while sitting in the bleachers; put ’em in the game and wouldn’t know the first thing to do! ( or something to that effect)
Oh yes! Trump coming to Woodfordhill.
Oh no Mr. PM not Donal trump. All he thinks about is making money for himself by building large hotels with casinos. That is not what DA needs. Dont sell DA and its natural beauty out to people like Trump.
the country is already sold
but so long then mister pm…dno check my comment last year when i wrote that …CABRITS should be sold or lease to somone like donald trump to put the international airport and a big time hotel…and i will say it agAIN…MR PM IF YOU READING THIS PLEASE LEASE THE CABRITS TO MR DONALD TRUMP TO BUILD THE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORt AND A HOTEL WITH A GOLF COURSE….U CAN LEASE IT FOR 100 YEARS
Who he said? Donald Peter ? or Donald Duck.
hahahahahaha… all you killing me
Calm down, calm down, skeptics and cynics!!! Have a little respect for yourself, at least, if not for the PM. Check this:
China is governed by the Communist Party of China. Yet Wal-Mart, Cocoa Cola, Burger King, Mc Donalds, GE, Chrysler, General Motors, Ford, AT&T, T-Mobile, etc., etc, are all investing in China. Many of them also invest in Venezuela and pre civil war Libya. Donald Trump leased lhis land to Gadhaffi last year when the Libyan leader visited the UN headquaters in New York.
The almighty dollar is all they are concerned about. All they require is political stability and tax breaks. So let’sgive the PM credit for trying even if nothing comes out of it. Don’i you yhink yhat Vince did the groundwork to arrange the meeting? Come on man, stop the hate. It will kill you.
Hear, hear and I pity my people who are so ‘negative’ and it is almost as if it is acceptable for this type of primitive behaviour on our island and I really don’t remember such venom/negativity when I was growing up.
You would think that in a so-called enlightened world that citizens would be more progressive with their thoughts but sadly it seems the answer is ‘NO’ which is disheartening for Dominicans.
Do we really want to remain at the bottom of the pile and not make use of the good things we as an island have to offer the world? If we will only set our political/religious agendas aside, which has separated the island for so long and held us back from achieving our full potential, we’ll be able to see past our noses and not think year after year, so bloody simplistic!
What legacies are we leaving for our offspring and the next generations to come? WAKE THE HELL UP DOMINIANS and stop pre-empting failures, as that sort of mentality will certainly breed a failing society.
By the way he also owner of the Miss Universe/USA Pageant together with NBC, so watch this space and the potential is endless for the island
mmmmm roll eyes…
Invest in what an island that have no specific plan on how to move forward into the future? Donald may come and buy all the land from under your behinds. You don’t need to go wharton buisness school to know Skerrit is quite out of his league! First step in dealing with huge execs like that is , they come to you, you don’t ever go to them especially when you got nothing to bargain with. Then again how would Skerritt know that if he only has an English degree!
English???He must have paid for it.I will not accept it.He certainly do not manifest the competense in it.He sounds like it’s 5th language.Sorry no way jose.
Correction gossip monger, the PM actually has a BA Combined degree in English & Psychology not just English as you so foolishly intimated.
Mind you I don’t know whether you knew and you decided to say this on purpose or whether it is just plain ignorance.
By all means if you don’t like the guy for whatever reason that he has done to you personally, then go ahead and allow HATE to consume you. Dislike is one thing but spreading venom is a totally sad trait to possess. Try to keep an objective/open mind and don’t be so judgmental, as those are the signs of a well rounded, progressive and evolving individual.
What has his formal qualifications got to do with an invitation to investors to the island is beyond me, but if it makes you happy then knock yourself out.
Nice day now!
O ye of little faith. What did they say about Jesus? “Nothing good could come from him? David handled Goliath nicely didn’t he.
Keep selling out the country PM. That’s what you do best. All of this gallavanting at the expense of the tax payers. They would like a free ride also.
if it was UWP you would never say that
you all guys don’t see the light if he would invest in DOMINICA you would be the first to apply for a job
Before Trump come to Dominica he better get himself a hair cut or change wig or taupe because by the time the taxi hit two pot holes I know that thing will fly off.
Now that is some funny s……….t
His private jet probably cannot land in DA so the flight might traumatize him, plus the ride in a taxi will knock off his wig… you think he will come back?
Walkup you made me pee in my undies. That’s a nice joke. Keep us laughing. We need that. Laughter made the heart grown fonder.
Yes I. That comment take me today. Boy I love my Dominican people; very funny.
Mercy me
WALKUP thanks for the laugh. Only a Dominican would say that.. woosh
one deal for dominica, two in my pocket. one piece of land sold, 4 pieces for myself. Politicians, however Dominica AND countries like it are sparking interest not for their Government, INFACT investors like myself are EXTREMELY weary of Governments and politicians. Dominica’s taxes, import duties and lack of sound policies make doing business in Dominica very risky. Those who succeed do so by either making huge contributions (bribes) or spend outrageous sums of money while barely breaking even.
My last visit to Dominica, in March I met a few people who are doing business in Dominica and all have the same issues. So to say the Government is encouraging business in Dominica is so far from the truth. Miles from it.
Dominica needs an airport that can allow 737 air craft landing at minimum. you’re going to need a bigger airport terminal and suitable ground capabilitlies with personel with technical expertise to deal with these aircraft. The ROADS omg, that isn’t a road thats a track I had to deflate my rental car tires to make driving around the island bareable. The hotel, restaurant industries need to equip themselves and their staff in hospitality, I was unable to get a single bar tender to mix my wife and I common cocktails..even at the more popular hotels won’t name the two in particular.
There is alot that need changed and alot alot of work to be done, so as a leader of the country patting yourself on the back for nothing is simply arrogant. I’m still very weary about doing business down there and i’m not alone.
So true!!!!!!!!! But I’ll have you know there is an aircraft that size landing in Dominica already. Its not passenger but the runway isn’t the problem. Before we go bringing a bunch of people in Dominica we have to ensure that the lives of Dominicans are at a level where everyone lives in proper homes with sanitation, electricity and they can feed their kids.
I believe the roads need to be addressed as you stated but in someway I kinda like it. You didn’t ie about the hotels. Even as a Dominican I find the hospitality deplorable and fortunately for me I have family here so I never need to go out and eat.
But the biggest problem in Dominica is that its like a little African country when it comes to governing. I hate to describe it as such because I don’t want to offend Africans but its the truth. The government is corrupt, if you have good coming in on the harbour you not only overcharge but you’re harassed by custom officers and people in the ministry looking for their share of your property.
The PM is inexperienced, way over his head and uneducated when it comes to buisness. Unfortunately the people here won’t vote on experience or education. It who they like. So if you’re like me and find opportunities elsewhere you get on the first plane out of there. I love the island but the people attitude stink
What are you stating? Do you know how some people live in the U.S.? There are poor people all over the US. Some of them do not have proper housing; some reside in rundown buildings; some sleep on the streets. Some of them depend on government food stamps. U.S. does not have an overall health care system and the list goes on…
If Donald Trump is a realistic and sensible person he will realize that Dominica is a small country and not to be compared with the US and vice versa.
Pertaining to governing, have you not listened to the US politicians who act more like children than children and uneducated ones even though they are educated?
Listen to US news and keep informed. You will learn much if you are so inclined. If you are residing in Dominica you will be happy that you do.
We had experienced and educated leaders in business (Miss Charles and Eddo) Do you think it made a big difference? With our meagre resources you think big businesses will come to us? I wonder who is uneducated/stupid?
@ Houston
If you call me or others uneducated and stupid, you are no exception for it takes one to know one.
You do not know it all.
Then, how much building-up will Dominica need from those investors who have not yet come to Dominica but who also received invitations to do so?
You are not so intelligent that you cannot think beyond.
Be positive. Yes! Big businesses can come to us in Dominica. Do not doubt that. It is only a matter of time. They may also come when Dominica is better built-up with the Chinese government’s funds.
This is why Dominica needs help from outside investors because it has meager resources to build up “its meager resources.” Put on your thinking cap!
I have stated, do not compare the US to Dominica and vice versa. There is no comparison.
Miss Charles of all went to the big countries as Canada and Europe. How much did they help Dominica? How much money did they give to Dominica?
I have noted that the Chinese government has done much more for Dominica in a few years than those democratic governments. I hope, one day, they will eat their hearts out. I am only concerned that one day the Chinese government will take over Dominica and all other countries of the Region it is assisting.
Negativity will get you no where just as those who are constantly negative. I expect that you still love Dominica. When last you prayed for your country and its general politicians? Many people talk and write. It appears that this is all they are capable of doing. They do not give suggestions, invitations and opportunity a chance and sensibly adopt a wait and see attitude.
Furthermore the PM either made a request or invited Donald Trump to visit and/or to invest in Dominica. Donald is the one to conduct an investigation in order to decide whether investing in Dominica is feasible. It is his prerogative to do so.
Donald has money and Dominica could do very well with some of that money as investments. Only that Donald does not build casinos in Dominica. Other investments as hotels, etc. will surely be welcomed. It will also provide employment.
This is the intention of the Prime Minister to encourage investment so as to provide employment for Dominicans. God knows that too.
Donald Trump is having a huge building constructed in downtown Toronto. It may be completed or nearing completion. Why not invest elsewhere in the world as the small islands to also provide employment for the less unfortunate who are seeking employment?
Donald will do well to spread his resources worldwide specifically to the smaller countries to assist them. God will bless him for that.
It is fair to respond to those who cry Dominica down and state that a person as Donald Trump will not come to Dominica and will not or should not invest in Dominica. It is scoffing at the PM and his intelligence for inviting him and downgrading Dominica. Shame on all of you!
As far as I am concerned, Donald Trump is only a human being. Even though he is a billionaire and enjoys all the amenities of life, he is no better a person than you and I and others. I do not worship and exult such people who may have more than I do.
Consider this, what Our Lord Jesus Christ said: “What does it profit a man to gain the whole world and lose his soul?”
In James: “Tell the rich in this present age to do good so as to amass spiritual wealth.”
If Donald Trump does not want to invest in Dominica, then think about that: Dominica does not need Donald Trump. Period. As the saying: “You can’t take it with you.”
So it’s all about putting us down? Why didn’t you ask for our best cocktail instead of showing off by demanding “familiar cocktails”. What’s familiar to you and foreigners may be foreign to us. We do not have 18-wheeler big rigs so we do not need 6 and 8 lane highways. But our roads are certainly not tracks, as winding as they may be.
Although I am in favour of an international airport, our virginity is an asset in the eco-tourism industry. We need to advertise more on the international market. For instance many islands in the Bahamas and the US state of Hawai are accessed by ferry. Many eco-tourists like adventure and seclusion. Our runway at Melville Hall can accomodate the Trump “jet”. It is not a 747.
Finally, to put it bluntly, I doubt your sincerity as an investor. Oh, oh!! Anti-hate will not accept that as being blunt. I could have said that you are lying instead, but my granny taught me otherwise. So I will show a little respect. But your assault on the character of my countrymen makes you vulnerable to personal attacks. If you insert yourself in gutter politics, then suffer the consequences. I suspect that you are another disgruntled Dominican in the diaspora showing off on your fellowmen when you visit. I may be wrong. It’s all speculation; and for that I apologize. But you surely pissed me off !!!
Teef do lyk teef to walk b4 dem.
Melville Hall is capable of handling a Boeing 737!!! We just don’t have enough passenger traffic on a regular basis for scheduled flights!”
Dominicans you think Donald is stupid. All his investment is in buildings and hotels in Dominica. This man is a very savvy man. Of all the places in the world he could choose to spend his Dominica, you think he would choose that unstable place? With this crime high rate?and drug trafficking? Oh you gullible people.. It was around April fools day..
sacwa sort DOMINICA HAVE CRIME MONKEY THAT YOU WOULD TELL SOMEBODY WHERE YOU FROM YOU NEVER BEEN TO ANY WHERE OUTSIDE DOMINICA
Which Mrs Trump are you? Hope you’re not Ivana, cause he soon got tired of you.
Everywhere has crime, but few are as low as Dominica. Like it or not Dominica is still one of the safest places to live.
Why do some Dominicans think its cool (or even smart) to bring down their island? Where is the pride.
ah coshoni ah weh nuh….want u want trump man….see ur name
POOR, POOR THING! JUST JUST NO HOPE FOR THE LIKES OF YOU!!!! BY THE SOUNDS OF THINGS DOMINICANS LIKE YOU ABOUT!
I leave you in the capable hands of equilibrium – Dohtish. Ms. Trump my big toe.
I’m sorry to say this but its now official… Dominicans are the worst thing ever to happen to Dominica … The investors may or may not have been spoken to. They may or may not be as keenly interested as skerrit says (but its positive marketing – something we seem to lackunderstanding of)
But you people seem to pre-emptively be scaring any or every possible investors away with the basic claim that there’s nothing to do. No way they can make money. Government is Anti-US (although firmly part of the OAS) and still close and budding relationship with the US)… All sorts of negativity surely other potential investors not even targeted yet would have made up their minds before the gov’t gets a chance to pitch on your behalf.
Then you same ingrates (for lack of a more appropriate word) would call the radio and complain how how little money the Gov’t has invested or plans to invest or capable of investing in whatever industry you are a part of.
I mean really? What does it take to satisfy you people. You purposely sabotage your own development and then cry about it. You would change a working government just so that you could give some unknown a ‘chance’.. like this business of Government is a game of Russian Roulette.
You people must decide what you really want and decide quickly because we’re all on the same boat out in the wide and unfriendly ocean… you start putting holes in it… you’ll soon find out the two options; SINK or SWIM!!
MOST DOMINICANS THAT COMMENT NEGATIVELY DOSE THAT JUST BECAUSE THERE GOVERNMENT IS NOT IN POWER THEY JUST BY ASS IF YOU KNOW WHAT I MEAN
Here! Here! Cant please a D/can. You have hit the salient points
from [email protected]
to “.XXXXXXX”
date Tue, Apr 5, 2011 at 3:04 PM
subject Thank you for your interest in the Trump Organization
Welcome, and thank you for your interest in the Trump Organization, the world’s ultimate superbrand of incomparable real estate, hospitality, golf, entertainment, merchandise and much more. Your inquiry will be forwarded to the appropriate party. Please note that Mr. Trump cannot be reached via our website or by e-mail, however we can confirm that the Trump Organization has no interest in investing in the Commonwealth of Dominica. As such, the news item that was forwarded to us is totally false.
I do hope that this is not another hoax by the pm like the trumpet awards and the African-American investors that was suppose to have been investing in Dominica and we are yet to see.
LETS SAY THANKS FOR GETTING DONALD TRUMP TO BUILD OUR INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT,,,,,,,,,,,,SOMETHING IS HAPPENING
Yes!! and we have Night Landings too! That has made such a huge difference in the country
NOT!!!!
Some Dominicans just wicked
Dominica has been recognized by CNN, National Geographic and was recently named the # 1 spot in the Caribbean for eco-tourist and all that within 12 months
that is what we have going for us, so why all the negativity
I hope you no investment could also be an international airport so we don’t know
and that my friends is what we like to call common sense and optimism….well said my friend
It have work for me on your farm sir?
One thing you people have to know, a lot of investors look at growth potential when considering an investment. Although the idea might be far fetched it is possible and even me a Labourite doubting the PM on that one.
But when you look at when you look at the overall picture Dominica has the most potential for growth in the real estate business in the entire Caribbean. Lets face it Dominica has something unique that the other Caribbean Islands just can’t compare with. Just look at the amount of interest that is already being generated by the Waitukubuli National Trail which is still under construction, this is gonna be bigger than Banana for us. When you take just the trail into consideration Dominica is prime investment market for people like Trump.
Not wise African, yousound confused. Onemoment you are saying you doubt him and the next sentence Dominca has the best potential for investment.
Make up your DFM
This statement in itself does not make any sense, so I won’t comment any further:
“I came from New York this week and I had discussions with several persons, Donald Trump and other developers, seeking to engage them and encourage them to come into Dominica to see what kind of investments they can make in the country,” he said.
I will only say, lets see how long it takes before the Donald comes!!!! Anybody taking bets!!!!
I need proof of that meeting Prime minister.
He is the PM he does not need to show YOU proof. You need to Prove that it is true, You don’t know that by now?
all i can tell d pm do not mess with new yorkers. i am a new yorker and i know what i am talking about. he think is behbell people in america playing. let him go ahead…… u think people doing thing and getting away with it here, let him go look for his problems. mind trump doe say pm trying to bribe him , and people take alot of jail in america for that. Pm leave america alone and help da in another way please please please.
damass……the man educated u know. is ingnorant pple like allu tht making the even more ignorant act how they act. but i’d let pple like u suck salt for toffee
skerrit tired beg ple…. last week d padna of skero called them ple a bad name…. dis week skero in their country aking to come to d.a….. iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiicccccccccccccccccccccccccccccc
all d pm care about is how he can get money. But who benefits from it? One or two people to vote for d party. Wow…. Da people in NY i bet they will contact trump.
Yeah right! What will you say next? Bill Gates?!
Silence is golden, and look before you leap
way papa. Dominicans pa feb.
from [email protected]
to “.XXXXXXX”
date Tue, Apr 5, 2011 at 3:04 PM
subject Thank you for your interest in the Trump Organization
Welcome, and thank you for your interest in the Trump Organization, the world’s ultimate superbrand of incomparable real estate, hospitality, golf, entertainment, merchandise and much more. Your inquiry will be forwarded to the appropriate party. Please note that Mr. Trump cannot be reached via our website or by e-mail, however we can confirm that the Trump Organization has no interest in investing in the Commonwealth of Dominica. As such, the news item that was forwarded to us is totally false.
Common interests —–> Action!!! Ok so you met, you spoke….. but when things “begin developing” we’ll be more than enlightened to accept the news
Thank You!
I met this African brothers and he said the opposition forces in Dominica are like West Africans.You say one thing and they immediately take your position and once you take thier position they become confused.
So I showed him the story of the Dominican PM met with potential investors in the US and he met withTrump and that Trump was excited about the idea of doing some investment in Dominica. The moment the story broke the opppsition were inflamed and disappointed that this had actually happened.
So the African broher told me, you see I told you. I think I have met these people before. They came from the slave ships and when the white men came they were opposed to going on the ships, but when the white men said I am not taking you on the ship, they became confused….then this became very easy for the white men to take them on the ship. The opposition in Dominica are from West Africa…the same mentality. They are opposed to being themselves and they are in a state of confusion.
So my friend when the Donald does not come, the opposition is going to say ” you see we are not going on the ship no more…he doesn’t want us”
pls mr trump will never set foot in da pls mr prime stop foolinf the dominican peeps
Honestly what do people like you want from any government? What do you want? What would you say if it was Mugabe investing in dca I wonder. Or maybe that north Korean leader?
Election coming soon!!!! soon!!!! soon!!!!
Dream on…SAC SORT..Born haters..Your party will win smart…
Dominicans don’t get to excited yet. All the PM said is he had a meeting with Donald Trump and a few other investors. I don’t see why he (PM) should conclude that investors have a keen interest to invest in Dominica. What makes Dominica so attractive? Our High Tax regime? Lack of access to the country? Lack of Skilled people to do work? Let us get serious Mr. Skerrit because you meet with someone in a secret room and you say they are excited about investing in Dominica that doesn’t mean they are. Check the record since you are in power how many bonafide investors have we gooten in Dominica? We heard about Hotel in Wesly, Portsmouth, Tibay and up till now zip. We know you are under your dual citisenship pressure so you come back with some bull story. You really think Americans are going to invest in Dominica when you are openly saying you are not going to break ties with Lybia and Gaddafi? When you foolish and uneducated major is calling the US a terror state and you have refused to condemn the statement. Tom drunk but Tom no fool we are accustom with your lies.
before u all get work up make sure he had that meeting because u know americans u say something that will get on the news.
Boy Mr sound like d pardner with the yellow corolla with the two big speaker on top!!hmmmmmmm!
ISNT THAT A DISASTER,ONE MONTH THE VICE PRESIDENT OF THE LABOR PARTY CALLING AMERICANS TERRORIST THE NEXT MONTH THE LEADER OF THE SAME LABOR PARTY BEGGING AN AMERICAN TO INVEST IN DOMINICA,
You all are too frigging political in this darn country!!!! OMG!! what’s wrong with you people??? Mr. Joseph made his statement with his own mouth is not Skerrit who ordered him to say it. People and do things out of context most times and stop casting stones where you are not perfect Doctor love!!!!
Stay there and chat chat chat and the PM is working for the development of this country. I’m sure with all what you people are trying to do if Mr.Skerrit calls elections today, he’s getting back what’s his. So shut the hell up and stop taking everything other people say and do and blaming the dam man.
When you are a small island one has to be carefully what he/she do or says. Especially when
you your island is not producing still not independent. How can one hate a country and still
calling on that country for help. It’s better to keep your mouth shut. You might as well say the PM
said those words. America can stand on it’s own, they make their own money.
Remember right on your island you have an american school with american students. All the US
has to do is pull out. What happens to the landlords??? there is no other means of making or
earning money in dominica.
Edison Jame called America Economic Terrorist at the UN, did you forget that?
plez !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
DONALD TRUMP ? MR PM WHEEL AND COME AGAIN, A PROMISE WILL STILL REMAIN A COMFORT TO FOOL
@ Wikileaks
Lennox accent is his own. If you have a problem with Lennox’s approach to handling things point them out and express why. Otherwise, your input in this discussion seems to be directed at Marigot people. Marigot people have had their fair share of ridicule from the labor party and supporters…they still seem to be holding on to their political beliefs as does Ports mouth and Grand Bay. It’s just a thing that some constituencies’ day…it’s called conviction in your ideology.
With that said, am sure Marigot people would be as happy, as anyone else in Dominica, to see a serious investor like Donald Trump showing some interest in Dominica.
Do you see a man like Mr. Donald Trump coming to Dominica to fly over those mountains that
most americans are afraid of. Mr. Trump is a pompus and classy man dominica has too much grass all over the place and too many ignorant people.
Mr. Trump is a Miami Beach investor, down town Hollywood,Fort Lauderdale, Fort Myers, thats the type of business man he is and the type of environment he looks for. Big city ,the beach, restaurants with valet parking five star condos and hotels. What would a sucessful and smart business/ investor do in dominica. He can buy soap from dominica for his hotels.
skerro you and your ministers ………………………………………..you are fired!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I agreeeeee…………….u r fired fired fired….
i second the agreement…..A BUNCH OF LAZY, CLUELESS MEN !!!!
lol!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Trump is a Republican. Dominica is part of ALBA. Go figure…
Sot they Sot, they expect to roll with anti-US countries and get US investment, let us hope Ross don’t leave with their nonsense.
Dosnt america do business with Alba countries? Don’t America buy a large % of their oil from some Alba countries???? We do biz with china yes but dosnt America owe China Trillllllll? Y’all lame asses go back under y’all rocks
he do not care about black people
Simple logic does not allow me to get excited about this foolish talk by the PM. Until we establish international access to Dominica we cannot attract viable foreign investment. I ‘have had the opportunity to discuss the very same issue with some formidable businessmen and the concern is access. A working transportation system is the number one priority. The reason Trump man is looking at places like St Vincent is only because of the new international airport. I am not denying that the PM spoke to Trump and I can assure you that trump will not just say no to the PM. Like the good buisnman that he is Trump will promise to look at the idea of investing in D/ca..
Once again politicians playing on the weakness of the people; the gullibility and ignorance therein ,
you have a point…
For your information, Trump is already operating in one of Vincy’s islands, Canouan. There is also an international airport there.
wellll duhhhhhh…… we have nooooo international airport in Dominica. How can u expext investors to come Dominica and develop the country??? We need an inter airport first before any investments can be made..
Indeed -Duck has a very good point. Talk is cheap and a promise is a comfort to a fool. Until, we see action -then we can only hope for the best.
even when alllu see action allu complaining
This sounds like a lennox linton nonsense uwp foolish talk. So basically what these fools are sayiong hold off all economic activity that the country can materialise unless and until we have an International Airport.
I have never come across so many idle minded, myopic individuals like the fools they have masquerading as intellectual and the ones that suppose to know better.
What kind of foolishness is this Duck Ignaramus. So, close shop, don’t allow Ross to operate, don’t play international cricket.
Do you see why the opposition cannot be taken seriously…I expect that kind of thinking from Hector John, but not you Duck.
What are you ducking for???
wikileaks you are fired for not providing the proof to the people that we actrually met you are fired you are fired you are fired!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! you told me you have air access you lied you are fired you told me you have good infrustruture you lied again……………………..when we spoke you told me you was legal you lied again ,this time you are fired fired fired fired fired im tired saying fired fired fired ………………………..Tony is fired too remind him for me that he is fired fired fired fired …………..im tired
To WIKILEAK
I am not a political party yenyen like WIKILEAK I only call it as I see it. I did not discourage foreign investment. All I did was to high light the constraints and hindrances to foreign investment. It is asinine to equate the offshore university with say, hotel tourism or manufacturing. Russ university students come to Dominica for an extended period so even if it takes 2 days to get to D/ca the students would be willing to tolerate the unpleasant travel.; Someone wanting a vacation would be reluctant to do so. The very same applies to manufacturing- Someone would be reluctant to set up shop when the access and egress is substandard.
To me any reasonable Dominican would agree and unless we stop this political “ Brown Nosing” our politicians will continue to act the way they do.
WIKILEAK need to get off his stupid horse and see things for what they are and not what political party is likely to be castigated.
You blame Lennox but you are no different from Lennox- fool
Boy u so smart u sound like a fool.
If Donald Trump can invest in SVG and Barbados Sandy Lane are investing $100 million US dollars, building a Sandy Lane hotel there, why you think it can’t happen in Dominica, pleased give the PM credit for trying to bring investors, to bring jobs and increase tourism in Dominica, give Skerrit a chance to explore all option.
Develop, you know the reason why it will never happen in Dominica because BARBADOS DO HAVE A DEVELOP INFRASTRUCTURE. have you ever been to barbados and landed at the international airport? Can we give an investor a guarantee that he can fly in or depart with his private jet when the sun set, a more crucial point how long will it take Mr Trump to get all the necessary permits to get off the ground, how much authority does invest Dominica have to cut all these red tape re cabinet approval, it is a known fact that local business persons are having a hard time just to get approval from cabinet, what makes you thimk its going to be different, my dominican people need to think for themselves when persons like the prime minister is looking for sympathy when trapped in his legal mess
Develop
Use your brain – ask yourself what these countries have that Dominica does not – ACCESS – the ability to get people – large numbers of people in an out as quickly and as easily as possible.
Stop being biased and try to be objective in assessing the situation. Without access Dominica will realise very little in terms of investment – we can be the prettiest country in the world – that will not cut it.
Donald Trump should tell Mr. Skerrit how many times he visited Mr.Phillip Nassief in Dominica who was his personal friend. The Tajmahal hotel belongs to Mr. Trump and right here in Dominica at the Dominica Coconut Products Ltd the Tajmahal soap for that hotel was being produced. Please Mr.Skerrit find out why Mr. Trump discontinued the Tajmahal soap in Dominica. Can Mr. Trump Jet land in Dominica. Thank you
haha boy check your facts – the Taj Mahal hotels are owned by Taj Business Group – NOT Mr. Trump!
ok, let’s say Mr Trump do invest in a hotel in Dominica, who are we going to put in the hotel? Do a survey on Anchorage Hotel, Fort Young Hotel, Garraway hotel, Evergreen Hotel to name a few, how many rooms are being occupied in these hotels?? If my knowledge serves me right, the hotel rooms are only being occupied during the World Creole Music Festival and maybe during carnival, by the artist and bands performing at those events, bet you. What happen when there is no such events in Dominica?? The rooms are empty. Do you think that we need investment in hotels? Maybe, and only maybe if they do invest in an international airport we might get people coming into the country. And how will people come into the country if they have never heard of Dominica. Have you ever been to Europe, Asia, Australia, USA and persons asked you where are you from and you told them Dominica, first thing they ask, the Dominican Republic?? and you answer no Dominica, They would ask, Where is Dominica?? Dominica is not being properly marketed people. First DDA has to ensure that Dominica is being properly marketed. then Trump can invest!
“Last year (May 1999), when U.S. real estate magnate Donald Trump visited Trinidad during the Miss Universe contest, there were reports of plans for a Chacachacare gambling casino. Neither Trump nor the Trinidad government offered comment and the idea appears to have evaporated. NO FURTHER WORD SINCE 1999!!!!
The PM think donald trump studying him. THe man has said he is running for president of the US in 2012. Skerrit serious? That must be a joke
Mr. Trump must come back to visit Dominica to see that big bill board where he is shaking hand with Hugo Chavez. What a shame.
Dat is not Skerrit Job! Wat is Vince Henderson getting all that monies and allowances for? He is the Ambassador! These are the ppl he should meet and encourage to invest in our country.
So many ideas it has to turn DA into a Mini New York.
Malbowoe
I hope this was not another case of the PM doing the work of one of his employees. I hope he went to NY to have a discussion with Vince and possibly fire him. Talking to Trump and other business men in NY should have been going on a long time ago. That could have been part of Vince’s duties while he in NY. I hope the PM didn’t have to go there to go do those things himself – that would be pure slackness.
About Trump and spending money in DA, I am sure the PM wouldn’t make that up. Trump is not stupid and neither is the PM. You never know what goes through the minds of some business men. Trump could see DA as a challenge and choose to get involved in a project that involves Dominica’s Ecotourism and Trump’s hotel development expertise. You never know what the right pitch can give you. Let’s see what comes of this.
In the mind of the opposition.
‘Boy one ting, de sucker know how to beg eh…’.
Lol!! but he was not begging for anything. He was discussing buisness in the form buisness investment in Dominica.
You tink they fraid.
So many negative comments. dey doe want investors man. wat dey want nor? I still love dem. 
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!Trump with them CROOKS! not even for a tax right off from the IRS.
i thought donald trump was taken off the billionaire’s list. he’s short a couple of hundred millions.
where and how did the two lmeet anyways
We love D.N.O. Maybe they meet on 42nd Street.
The same Donald who filed for bankruptcy many times?ok ok..hopefully things will work out here
my goodness! seems like everybody bashing the PM. I suppose he is that bad?
I don’t think he is that bad. The slackers around him and the lameness with which people blindly support them make him look bad. He has a lame cabinet and lame supporters. They give the young man nothing to help improve DA. All they doing is waiting for him to go and beg and bring it back for them. Makes me wonder what will happen to DA if he becomes ill or for some reason he cannot do the job.
the Pm is not bad. The bashers are confused, they do not know what they want. In their minds if the PM succeeds in bringing investors to the island that would make it harder for the likes of the notorious radio personalities , john, ron, edo, judith , jerry, affie etc. ect and the highly educated PHD candidates to be in control. Remember they waiting to get elected oh no, not elected getting in by default through the courts to start working on developing the country. Anonymous, these bashers are really fraid too because their share of pie is at stake also. just think what would happen if the PM is able to lure Trump to invest in Dominica
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LIE THAT!!!!!!!!!!!!
Ok den!
I hope that the PM knows that America don’t play that under table deals like the order countries he have giving him free money cause they love us. please PM come clean come straight.and show me some picture with you all meeting, is that not how the other countries does it. big deal big pictures,not just a photo of Donald by himself.
where are you in that photo shaking his hands please.I even have one of him in Atlantic city.I could say the same oh I had talk.please.what you trying to do move the questions of vince and ur so call counsel general issue on another subject.thanks a lot oh what about Libya all u give up. but America know that once to are with Mr Venezuela or Cuba you are against them and you all people was very vocal about all you feeling about the US . now all you want investment. wait and all you will see.
Tell them!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! set of nieve Dominicans………..please wake up…………..
“I hope that the PM knows that America don’t play that under table deals”…….Which planet u living on bro?
ask lennox.. if he can get pics of all other meetings he should have pics of that meeting too.
Hon. Prime Minister, where is the infrastructure to entice investors like Donald Trump to invest in our nature isle, if you investigate the places where this man invest Dominica will be no where a place he will consider, and never will it be in your life time or my life time. He is in the Dominican Republic, Bermuda, and other first world countries where the banking system and financial markets are more advance that what obtains in Dominica, where is the air access capability by night in Dominica, its all talk in the air, too many dark clouds in your dealings and governance of Dominica and Donald Trump investment advisers will take all these into consideration. Lets be real you had to say something to the Dominican people for that trip, my guess it was a trip to talk to Vince and another joy ride
I agree,that’s all they can do come and shop at Macy ‘s with their New Jersey posies.
He invested in SVG, what are you talking about
As I’m reading, all that I hear is access to the country. You never know what idea a business man may come up with, so don’t underestimate Dominica yet, it the PM had a conversation with Donald Trump. While Dominica may not have an international airport, there are other planes that do come to the country. Donald trump will probably send his employees to do his business for him, he don’t have to be there.
So, wait and see it may be a good thing if it’s true. It only takes a thought, and it can become a reality to the person who thinks of it.
I want to see how lennox is going to twist this one? Maybe he might just say, “As for me Lennox, being an investment and entertainment expert, there is no benefit in he Trump even thinking of Dominca. What kind of nonsense and rubbish is Skerrit pulling on is. He tink we chupid”
And he would say this with his proud Marigot accent…..lol
why all you so hoke on Linton, this man said what he had to say.you all labor rights just be fair, this is true we have to look into this, D/ca has a lot to offer, but on like the order Island D/ca is friends with the wrong set of countries, these countries are doing more harm than good for us.
remember the PM said some years ago that America don’t give us nothing, and how America should lift it’s embargo on Cuba, now here is taking business with the next President of the United States.
is this PM MAD, or just never see come see.
this man is running the Island like he is a child in a candy store, or a big little boy in toys R us.
do what is right. vince and the counsel general should be the ones doing deals not you, stay and defend your self in court. this man and this woman say they are going to school ,I know they have no experience to go to school and serve us.all they no is if labor party lose , they can stay in the US and say they are in school so they won’t have to end up like our past ambassador. these people are smart trust me.
you jealous da accent dere wi
I think Dominicans should stop criticizing other Dominicans or bashing and making fun of them in any. We are all Dominicans whether we like it or not. MARIGOTIANS, GRANDBARIANS, KALINGO PEOPLE, PORTSMOUTH PEOPLE, MASSACRE, WESLEY, ROSEAU you name it ” ALL DOMINICANS. “
U lying. America & Britain have economic problems so wealthy investors are looking to diversify there asset base and go elswhere, it has nothing to do with managing the country, if it did they would go to Santiago. Stop your lying.
@Hugo Grotius
Nothing is so good that somebody, somewhere, will not hate it.
Hugo Bogus, man you cannot hear or what? Just shut the blank up you idiot!!!!!
Wow man have you ever stopped and listened to yourself? Jeez!!!
What did Skerrit do to you???!!! LMAO!!!
why are you guys so hook on Linton, the man was man enough to question whats going on.well I understand I too would sing for my supper.if I was getting what you all are getting I to would sing for my supper. greedy set of people, all for their self and not their Island.
So Alan Aaron, you are also Cuffy. Why you keep changing your blog name?
@Anti-hate you seem like you are obsessed about Skerrit… Let a fly drop nuh jeezzzz.
I do agree with cuffy he see much more than you guys am form portsmouth and I live in st,thomas so i don’t even no who the hell is cuffy,all I no he is right, get another man to pick on.goat
well if trump want to build a hotel and a casino i wonder what the pastor with the diplomatic passport will say…………….. i say hell yeh go for it………Skerro my boy all what you can get take………………..
VALDA you need prays. prays I say .I guess you would be the first to be in that casino.you and your boy. is now D/can will kill each other. thief I say thief.
But Valdabralda what pastor that?………You keeping info from me man…share share! Am enjoying this reading man!
That was an idea I had long ago I even met him once and told him he should set up a trump platinum hotel in the nature isle it would be unique.
hahaha lies
Met him at a convention. Meeting ppl like him in New York is not even a big deal u fool stay in Dominica and bark at me still Koyon
Maybe you should and skerrit should post pics or vedios of you all having actually meeting Donald Trump and discussing investments in DA.
Hmmm, invite Trump here and soon he will be telling you how to run Dominica. The man has lots of money in the bank and a pompous attitude to go with it. Thanks, but no thanks.
It you had all that money you would have an attitude too, all we want is his money we have our own attitude, i say thank you sir do come again. So when you tell him not to come, you will invest? man why allyou so negative damn DNO you should not post that.