Attorneys representing chartered accountant, Kieron Pinard-Byrne, have written to Lennox Linton demanding that he pay £25, 992.12 in court costs from a Privy Council order stemming from a defamation case between the two.
Linton has within seven days of receipt of the letter to pay up or enforcement proceeding will be instituted against him.
The London-based Privy Council had initially told him to pay £45,992.12 and Linton has already paid £20,000.
“You would be aware that costs have now been assessed in the captioned Appeal,” the letter to Linton, dated May 25, said. “We have received the Certificate of the Registrar of the Privy Council dated April 27, 2017 which certifies that costs in the sum of £45,992.12 have been allowed to our client.
The sum of £25, 992.12 is now outstanding to our client in respect of costs, having regard to the payment of £20,000 made pursuant to the Order of the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council dated January 29, 2016 (“the January 29, 2016 Order”).”
The letter insisted that the payment is made by banker’s draft or certified cheque “due to the unorthodox and contemptuous manner in which earlier payments toward that Order were made.”
“Kindly be advised that our chambers will not accept payment in cash, as has occurred in the past, which resulted in significant inconvenience to our chambers. We must again insist that payment of the outstanding sum of £25,992.12 is made by means of a banker’s draft or certified cheque,” the letter stated.
In January 2016, Linton’s supporters brought coins and other small denominations to assist in the initial payment. This prompted Pinard-Byrne to complain of “the unorthodox methods” in which Linton’s lawyers allowed the payment to be made.
“I fully expect Mr. Linton to pay up or face the consequences,” Pinard-Byrne told state-owned DBS Radio on Friday morning.
This is not the end of Linton’s troubles in the matter as Pinard-Byrne said costs have to be ordered by the Eastern Caribbean Court of Appeal.
“Particularly the appeal cost I incurred because he brought the appeal from the High Court and my leave to appeal costs in order to appeal to the Privy Council,” Pinard-Byrne stated. “Those matters are pending before the Eastern Caribbean Court of Appeal.”
The matter centers around the Layou River Economic Citizenship Program and the Layou River Hotel project and goes back to 2002 when Pinard-Byrne sued Linton because of an article he published on a website and statements made about the same program on a radio show, on which Linton, who was a journalist then, was a guest.
In his suit, Pinard-Byrne said he was libeled by Linton.
The matter went through the local courts, to the Eastern Caribbean Court of Appeal and finally to the Privy Council which ruled that Linton did indeed libel Pinard-Byrne.
See full letter below.
Pa Nome e Nome nuh! That’s not a problem because when he does his shit he turns around and calls Matt and the respond is WE WILL PAY. So the same poor hungry supporters will PAY.
People must be careful what they say. Be discreet when talking and about what you state.
As the saying, “It is not what you say but how you say it.” When people are directly accused they have a right to pursue and fight it out in court.
Someone stated: “Words are like atom bombs. Be careful how you use them.” Too often some people speak without thinking. They assume they can say anything about others. This could put them into trouble.
Those morons will pay it for him.. keepit up linton let them pay they have money hiding.
Y’all really trying hard to destroy Mr Linton but be careful who laugh last laugh the best . Never wish bad on another brother my people for we all have short comings to day is he,
tomorrow might just be you . Stop it please its sicking how y’all wish bad about each other.
Wow that man is costing us supporters good money. With his big mouth workout thinking things thru, if he ever gets to be PM I wonder how much CBI money will go towards his defence annually and how much will be left to do anything. Can’t help wondering.
Lennox my brother the price of justice is eternal vigilance sir.Christ came to only do good for humanity and He was rejected scorned upon and even slain by some of these same hypocrites. Dominicans are no different my brother, some of them especially the wicked and greedy people who profess to be Christians ,once their belly is full and their mouth is stuff with blood money then expect not to ever hear from them as to the injustices that are rampant in this land.All leaders; MLK jnr and alike was rejected even killed for standing up against injustices. So just maybe your life might even be the sacrificIal lamb to free a people from its bondage but it would have been worth it all in the eyes of GOD.We the patriots of this blessed land will stand with you through thick and thin brother and the evil that this corrupt regime and it’s allies are trying to put before you ;they will cut short of their days as prophesied in Jerimiah. Stand firm my brother we the Patriots will not let you…
I am not celebrating on no one’s down fall, lennox did it to himself because he did not do a proper reseach.
why waste time with happy Dominicans and pay a price for their happiness… when Dominicans will want to take heed it will be too late.
My best advise to Honourable Lennox Linton is pay the price for the sacrifice you have made and leave Dominicans in their doodle. when they will need your advice it will be too late but you would have already paid the ultimate price for opening our eyes to corruption of the system…
Anyway laugh and move on
better days are coming??????
They crucified Jesus, they kill Malcom , martin, Steve beko, they imprison Nelson Mandela, Marcus , but they stood for there believe, without you exposing the CURRUPTION , skerro would not have come clean with the amount of monies that was collected, and yet the people in red are calling you a rebel rouser , I say keep the pressure and please inform the people of you plan for Dominicans future when you become in power, you will be the prime minister of all of Dominican , not just for red nor bleu, but for the betterment of all Dominicans.
Mr. Dorival John! All these money’s been flowing about and you secure nothing for yourself.RE LAyou River Project,with regards to the business people, they wanted to restrain the local from bathing in the river,therefore,the government of the day said, we gave you land and not the river. This was the simplest possible answer to drive away the business people. This is new to you but, you were in no position to know otherwise. IT is not what you do but, is the way you do it.And it is not what you say but ,is the you say it.The more you live is the more you learn.
We and our children will continue to bruise our knees in prayers untill the God that we serve Deliver our country from this ONE MAN CORRUPT WICKED GOVERNMENT and his friend because while he and his friends BELLES ARE FULL OUR CHILDREN ARE CRYING OUT LOUDLY BECAUSE THEIR BELLIES ARE EMPTY.Pinard , Tony and all of u who know the TRUTH but what to kill lennox and his children MUST AND WILL ROT ALIVE..OUR GOD IN NOT A POLICE.
Lenox you finish. Ou fini batte
Linton sir I have 10.50 in my purse I can give it to u where can I meet to do that
Idiot wants to lead a nation and does not even knw his own community, he refuses to associate him self with the poor people that voted for him. But then you want the same poor people that you refuse to associate your self with to stand in solidarity with you when you are being taken court and has to pay a hefty fine. De people of Marigot voted for you to represent them in the house of assembly, and you can’t even represent them there. U refuse to ask for development projects for your constituency. You have to much pride. Uwp finish and you are the one destroying it. Who vex is there face. Labour power
Dominicans is this something to laugh about ? STOP making fun of everything. Stupid people
and say a prayer for our country, who laugh last laughs the best. only time will tell
Linton and the UWP officials keep saying how Skerrit make Dominicans Poor, Dominicans hungry and starving,
and Yet they keep begging Dominicans over and over to Pay for their self inflicted money woes.
I love it:
There is an English word to describe that slight feeling of joy you get from the misfortune of other people – it’s epicaricacy.
Therefore to the vast majority of you Labourites who are praying for the Hon Lennox Linton’s demise… here’s a quote for you:
“OPPORTUNITY… often it comes disguised in the form of misfortune or temporary defeat”
Luckily we send the PM out to Russia in time. Knowing Mr. Skerrit,had him been here, he would have offered to pay the bill secretly. Talk about level of ignorance. If you don’t pay your bills on time, your services terminated. Linton can easily obtain a loan from the bank or NCCU to pay his debt.What is there to comment about. There are rules, Laws or guidance in the Island thank you.
If a judgment is levied against an individual who has no money to pay the judgment and the individual owns no assets individually (all assets jointly owned with wife), that individual is judgment proof, so the judgment owner will be unable to collect. I see no reason for Lennox to pay this judgment, except for the garnishment of his wages. Therefore, supporters should not provide funds to help. Such funds are better used to fund party campaign activities. However, UWP has to make a decision about Lennox as its leader. He is a distraction, using up supporters resources which are needed to fund the party.
Lenox we got your back
Though I don’t always like your approach but I am convinced that all you wants is the best for Dominica. The sad thing people’s conscience have gotten so seared that they ignore the message and try to kill the messenger. Are we concerned about the layout river hotel issue, and so many other issues? I pray God that there are Dominicans who will stand for justice regardless of who it is – Red, blue or Green…
Lenox get on Q lets raise the funds.. You fight not for yourself but for all of us…
And please people don’t tell us how to spend our hard earn Money!!!
Pay de money for him nuh
The Layou issue belongs to Eddo and UWP.
mr. Linton’s fight in the cause of justice and the advancement of Dominica, must ALWAYS be done withing the long established rules. The goal post has not changed. The law with respect to libel and slander has not changed simply because Mr. Linton was fighting a just cause in the interest of Dominica and that is the bottom line. Does it matter that nine or ten attorneys (serving as judges) reviewed the matter and found Mr. Linton wanting based on the existing law? Isn’t that important? When Mr. James was leader of his party – 1988-2003, and save for one instance, how many law suites were brought against him? Did he (Mr. Edison James) not challenge the system and the powers that be, with all his conviction and political skills? Didn’t he rise to become the Prime Minister? Mr. Linton must learn these simple truths. Play his politics hard, with all his might. But he must forever remain within the rules. Should the rules of libel and slander change? Lets start the discussion.
Linton pay up for that weapon in your mouth!
Lennox should just move in with Kieron Pinard-Byrne and be his house boy for 5 years and put an end to that never ending story.
Well boy i cant help you this time on Q95 Crapo smoke your pipe.. We the UWP NEED A NEW LEADER..
You never was and will never be.
Linton pay them in pennies — get a few hundred wheelbarrows — load up the pennies and viola — your payment sir….
Online we won’t accept it!!!!!!
YOU MUST BE RETARD OR CANNOT READ. NO PENNIES OR CASH. PAY BY CHEQUE OR BANK DRAFT
This just say how wicked u all think this is yvwe not putting all u inside there FOR NOTHING.
All u all think speak and do is evil thinking.
But he has sooooooo much more wheel narrows to full Cus FOUR MORE CASES COMING.
Let him think bubbles forget him.
And minister Barron is coming.
And u havdcto tell us where PM selling passport.
Dat mouth of urs u think it’s ok to just maliciously spoil ppl good name u have to go feeeeeh wen u see they finish with u.
But it could be in one cent alone one u pay.
Bring it in the bank not in the office.
Clare instructions was given.
Did you mean “voila” in French?
It’s not only Linton that have to pay—
their affiliates own millions of dollars in Real Estate – etc…which does not adhere to their respective salaries??? The math does not add up — million dollar property on x-amount of monthly salary…really???
In time — all will be revealed — it can take days…weeks….months….years…..it does not matter how you guys try to touffay the bobol…..it will come out….Truth is like oil — it sips when you lease expect…
Wishful thinking is all you all have. Going on two decades all u wishing. BUt if will take all u life time and u still won’t fine anything.
It’s just not possible to see the impossible.
So keep wishing for the down fall of good people because of u all hate for people.
All we doing is pray for all u and God dealing with u all in a set good way for us. Evil can’t overpower good.
So let all u chronic illness of misinformation hate and evil deeds rest in all u heart.
We smile everyday while u all always booway.
A SMILE A DAY KEEPS THE DEVIL AWAY.
Dats y at my pm aga he still looking 25.
Who jah bless mo man curse.
Prayers we giving all u so.
Wen u hear about labour u hear work projects help education health positivity. VUT WHEN U HEAR UWP AND LINTON IS HATE DISTRUCTION BURNING LYING PAYING LOOSING FIGHT BULLY CANTANKEROUS WAT JUST TO NAME A FEE.
So we love good not bad.
Dis is y we keep voting good ocer evil.
We don’t want BARABAS…
so you telling me because someone has a salary of $1000 they cant own a house cost $20,000? so people dont know how to save? dont they have family? stupes tan
I call on the Queen of England to please Recognize the democratic efforts exercise by Mr. Linton, and grant him a visit to meet with your highness Queen Elizabeth to discuss ways and means to put Dominica back on the right course. Right now we are in serious trouble.
The queen of England has no.jurisdiction here. And of course she’d advise him that democracy means u have the right to obey the law
Come on Linton pay up quickly the law enforcement agencies from London will be on the way very soon do not mess with them they are like bad-tempered gorillas 02.00in the morning this guys will be at your front door asking for their money my calculations are to date is eastern Caribbean 86,894.95 boudoir Linton ,England will kill me boy .Come on you Workers-supporters suckers your God Linton, need help!!!
Man Eat Raw Dog Meat: Regrettably I have to humiliate you once again, exposing how very dunce you are!
You cannot read, you do not know how to spell, you cannot count money: What can you do. The only thing you can do is talk fart about Lennox, and me! If we are talking British pound sterling 25,992.12 pounds, the conversion ratio should be 4.80; hence 25, 992.12 X 4. 80 = EC$124,762.18
Now if I used the URO ratio, it might be different. Are you not ashamed you the man who said “since I living in uk I know there is no god!”
Maybe if you knew he existed you would not be so dunce!
Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha!
You dunce Idiot!
The queen of England has nothing to do with Dominica anymore. The very day the instrument of independence of Dominica, as a Commonwealth Republic, with a President appointed by the then Prime Minister Patrick John, the British had no more say, or power over Dominica!
Some people are under the impression that Dominica, is a member of the British Commonwealth. That is false, if we were, there would be a governor installed by the British government; He/she would report to Elizabeth the queen, and not Roosevelt Skerrit.
Savarin is appointed by Roosevelt Skerrit, and serves at the pleasure of Roosevelt Skerrit, Savarin do not report or communicate with the British government, nor the queen of England!
Dominica, Guyana, and Trinidad, are independent Republic nations, and are not members of the British Commonwealth. Therefore the queen nor any other foreign power has any say in what happens in Dominica. The power is in the hands of the people. We can resolve any corrupted issue in…
People’s mouth will put them in trouble. This is the serious trouble; cause of the trouble.
You sound so foolish and out of touch with developments here. Pitiful indeed.
Whatever it takes to take our country back , then that’s what it will take. Let me know where to send my contribution to help the Honorable Linton. My Country comes first. To this present administration, their pockets come first. God help the Honorable Sir. Linton.
@ done &donkey,
What are you a man or a Donkey ?did you know it was a donkey that nature turned into mule to carry heavy loads, if you are not sure asked Francisco Mr know it all…….
We want to know how and where?
Only UWP giving him good name. The rest of the work knows him. As for the privey council.
Only in all u eyes he is Honourable. But I think is HONORAVLE HE IS.
Lennox isn’t love by no one in Dominica who love Dominica. No one in the region love and respect him. No one intanarionaly love him except for his dangerous elements who is going to pay just like him.
So praise him and God don’t have blessings to waste on evil doers. GOD IS JUST LETTING HIM GET HIS JUST REWARDS. Many many many more to come.
Trust me. People can’t b so downright wicked in the things they say an do like dat. I CAN NECEE FEEL SORRY FOR HIM. God hates a wicked person.
Amazing that people are laughing and rejoicing at this matter, but no one seems to care about the millions and millions of dollars of Dominica’s passport money that disappeared in the Layou River Project. Countless people became millionaires on that project and Dominica got nothing in return. Linton dared to ask, and he is paying a heavy price.
With all these hotel projects being built with passport money these days, history is bound to repeat itself.
Mark my words.
And then, who will speak for Dominica?
My heart bleeds for this country.
@ Dorival John, Why dont you asked that question to Edison James and his dodol party, labour party had nothing to do with it that is why Lord Chancellor Linton is now in Street..
Did I say Labour Party has anything to do with it?
Your head is so stuck up your behind, that you fail to understand my point.
Whether it is Labour or UWP or Freedom or Pappy, my concern here is the millions upon millions that disappeared in that project. That is Dominica’s money we are talking about here.
But people like you don’t care. You will rejoice but not on Dominica’s behalf. You prefer to see Dominica lose all that money and for you, that’s ok. You people sicken me.
@ Dorival John, comment Who do you think you are fulling when you lots talk about “hotel projects being built with passport money these days,” that comment is directly at the Labour administration, you my man might be a bloody dope,but regardless of what you Workers supporters think of me am not stupid.
Dorival he didn’t ask a question he wickedly and maliciously called the man a tief in his usual style of denigrating people see what he did to Skerrit good name…. … the man was just doing his work as the Accountant on the project… and the money lost was not Dominica money it was rich investors who invested in the project who lost their money during the reign of the uwp… if the then uwp Cabinet didn’t interfere with the program by re-engineering it the project would have been completed, get your facts straight!!!!!!
So yes i am rejoicing let him PAY FOR HIS DAMN TONGUE I SAY!!!!!!! WICKED SOUL….
Dorival i rebuke you…”With all these hotel projects being built with passport money these days, history is bound to repeat itself.”
All the projects started will be completed and persons will be employed as the hotels will do very very well in Jesus name i pray AMEN!!!!
GO AWAY WITH YOUR CURSE,!!!!! You are not welcome here!!!!!!
I quite agree with your comments Dorival John. Where has all the monies invested for the Layou River Hotel Project gone to? This has yet to be answered by Accountant KP-B. Truth has a way of revealing itself. We will know in time. It is just so unfortunate for Mr. Linton that he has to pay the price for seeking answers that are refused to be answered.
When the layou river hotel money was been mismanaged by the UWP a certain reporter now turned politician said nothing. He only found his voice after the UWP was booted out of office and tried to deflect blame to the DLP.
@ Dorival John: It’s people like you who keeps me sane in this corrupt country. where on God’s green earth can people like “Man bites Dogs” rejoice over such a tragedy with this Layou sagga. People escape with millions while our poor country suffer. It is said “in the land of the blind the one eye man is king.”Our country is so ignorant and that’s why this is the fertile ground for those politicians. Those who know better and because for a few bread crumbs they receive, they cherish their wicked master. God bless the wise among us!!
most of allu running allu mouth and out of the country. come Dominica and contribute to the economy. since 1995 passports selling now allu want to co me and talk crap? stupes
This is what happens when you believe your mouth is your to say what you want anywhere any how. Yes it is your mouth do with as you please, however, there are repercussions, and this is what Dominicans are late in learning. Keep running your mouth and just say what you want about people. This goes for all DOminicans, not just Lennox. Words have power. Watch what comes out of your mouth.
Hugh you a full of hot air because the likes of you would never stand up for Dominica or Dominicans you would rather sit back and let the likes of Tony, Pinard-Byrne, Skerrit to do as they want and get the court systems to give them passes while the people suffer, now Linton come a long determined to put the people first and what happened every one including yourself bashed him for that.
Linton didn’t take up the cause because he wanted attention I follow this gentleman and that’s not his game instead justice is what he’s about but some people do not take the time to understand his drive instead they brand him with all sort of negative names , but it doesn’t stop him from believing in the people and their way of life. Linton will survive all the negative and wicked comments because he’s a child of God and God will not give him more than he can handle, Linton I believe in what you stand for ” Dominica and it’s people ” . Thank you sir and I will be making my donation.
Pure rubbish!!!
Let mr linton pay it by him self is his mouth that putting him in these problems. When they are finished with you, you won’t be able to buy a cokes to drink. Your style of leadership not building or improving the party bro instead it is destroying it. My advice to you is , “get out of politics because you are not fit.” Teach him a lesson!!!!!!
Linton will never beg and he will always have much so whenever you meet him ask him for a hand out and see what happens, As someone from Marigot you haven learn your history because one thing we all know is that any one from that village would never ever go hungry , and if they do today it would be more out of laziness not Linton or even Skerrit.
Marigot man get off your butt and go help yourself before your fellow man and women laugh in your face because that would be embarrassing.
yawn nothing going to happen,
WAIT FOR IT IF YOU THINK NOTHING GOING TO HAPPEN.
“due to the unorthodox and contemptuous manner in which earlier payments toward that Order were made.”…typical behavior of one who lacks decorum and total disrespect for the spirit of decency and the rule of law. Totally unfit for leadership, …
U are so right…
The timing of this is vindictive. Does that mean that if judgement for failure to pay is past against Linton, that his assets will be garnished or seized, and probably he may end up doing time? How appropriate then, that the bills to amend the Electoral Act will be brought again to the House in Linton’s weakest moment. I see through Labour’s strategy, demoralizing UWP then re tableing the bill again, devious as always.
But Anansi I thought that was a win for the UWP? How is it now a strategy to demoralize UWP?
Day & Night Vision.
You thought wrong, this is not a win for UWP it is a WIN for Dominicans.
Seems you have the best vison but it not helping you.
Although the previous payment method was indeed contemptuous I don’t believe that the plaintiff can demand that payment not be made in cash. After all, cash is legal tender.
I don’t believe they would have demanded such if it were not contemptuous. It is prudence. U don’t want that behaviour to be repeated. Had he deposited the cash into an account, or alt least paid in $20 bills, that issue would not have surfaced
Lennox Linton did not make the payment the people did so stop blaming Lennox for what supporters did . Yes, it could be handled much better but no one refuses legal cash as payment for anything or product. I’m so shocked to see how far some Dominicans have gone in their lack of knowledge and in some cases lack of education it’s disappointing. I make my decision by listening to both sides of the political fray I would encourage others to do the same. On another topic I do believe it’s time that Skerrit and Government give the International Airport a deeper sense of urgency if they really want Dominica to move forward.
But I never said who made the payment. I spoke of how it was.made. I only referred to him when I proposed a different scenario. Don’t rush to conclusion, lest u stumble
Keep your suggestion to yourself. Give all to Scarerat de clown.
Really?
Does stupidity never end?
Does common sense not exist?
you people continue to baffle me with you logic.
You expect that amount of money should be paid in an “unorthodox manner” as previously? Matters as this are paid by money order, certified cheque and bank draft. This is also assured money/payment. The demand and expectation is that he pay it as stated.
They are not going to accept cash , which is ‘legal tender’?
Those who believe that THEY are the Alpha and the Omega and cannot hear and listen SHALL FEEL!
Pay the man his money! And just wondering did they had another radio thon again? And the balance he said he would have used for whatever last time was the project done?
Boy, a runaway mouth is expensive….we!
It is healthy when misconduct carries costs. Mr. Linton paying his debts in pennies is about as statesman-like as Hillary Clinton complaining that her copying state secrets to her aide’s pedophile husband was information that was “weaponized.” If there is a case against Mr. Skerrit, the first ingredient needed is a successor Prime Minister who is good at something other than being “contemptuous”–and calling for mobs. And his first job is a manifesto that is persuasive and distinct from that of Labour.
Oh God of Righteousness and Justice – we seek you this day – to rule and reign in this affairs. You Jesus was crucified for speaking truth to power – however your death and resurrection exposed evil and injustice and cause those who kill you to confess “indeed He was the Son of God!” and therefore the words that you spoke was true. Let not the spirit of wickedness continue to reign in this land – rejoicing in evil. We bring down and destroy that spirit by the fire of the Holy Ghost. May those who continue to rejoice and function in wickedness come to know you and fear you, because of your mercy and wrath.
We ask you to this in Your most Holy name – for you say when we ask we receive. Amen!