Police have arrested Trinidadian, Cornelius Thomas, better known as CJ Thomas, who has been in Dominica promoting a “Saving Souls” concert featuring international gospel artiste, Vashawn Mitchell.
The show is scheduled to be staged this evening at the Newtown Savannah.
He was arrested at the offices of local radio station, Q95, on Friday morning.
Thomas is the subject of investigations by the police after he reportedly issued an NCCU check amounting to EC$35,205.00 to a local travel agent.
The travel agent became suspicious and alerted the police and on investigations it was discovered that he only had EC14.00 on the account.
Reports indicate that Thomas also issued another cheque in the amount of EC$48,000.00 to another travel agent who did the necessary due diligence and discovered that he only had EC$600 in the account.
Speaking on Q95 on Friday morning, Thomas denied any wrong doing and dared the police to even arrest him. “If I have done anything wrong then tell the police to arrest me…I issued the checks with the understanding that I will be getting monies to have them cleared,” he said.
Meanwhile local radio station, Voice of Life, has disassociated itself from Thomas and any of his shows.
DNO was able to obtain an email written to Thomas by manager of Voice of Life, Clementina Munro, on the matter.
See email below.
Greetings, Mr Thomas!
I write this rather disappointedly but with a firm conviction that it is the right course, particularly because I have sought the Lord on this. As I took the matter before him, I was astounded that He placed within my spirit the matter of the Gibeonites and Joshua in Chapter 9 of the book of Joshua.
I accepted the Word of the Lord and went further to make a call to Grenada (venue of your last event) from where the following was sent to me (which I append):
http://thenewtoday.gd/local-news/2013/07/03/100-000-00-missing/
On the above basis, while I sought to assist you initially in good faith, I am now advising you that Voice of Life Radio will have no part or parcel of your activities and any mention or allusion to VOL on any flier (which I have not seen or permitted, but was informed of) or document should cease and/or erased.
I now understand your partner’s defensive stance when seemingly prophetic words were spoken through discernment.
What must I say to you now other than to ask that “the Lord bless you”, because He knows the heart of man.
Below is a video recording of Thomas’ arrest at Q95 Friday morning.
it is all well and good that this man was caught and dealt with in such a hasty manner, I like the publicity given to this act but all tif is tif, what about the local conmen and bankers stealing people’s money every day. There is a situation at nbd and nothing is beind said about it so waht is that.
there is no check processing law saying that you cant use the float period(the time a check takes to clear)to your advantage .. the problem would be if the seven days have experied and there is no money to cover the check only then it can be considered writing a bad check. he can always claim that he was about to put the money in the account and if the state cant prove its case they have to drop the evidence against him.. a good lawyer should get him off easy and he knows that con men are far from stupid
Jeff, if he wrote a date to cash the check–like the same day he wrote it, the person’s bank–to whom he wrote the check–cannot tell him or her that they have to wait for a certain number of days for them to receive their money–there is no such thing.
Hence, with no money in his bank account to pay for that check, it is a bounced check, which the payers bank would discover later; and so he is responsible for that situation–right there.
On the other hand if he wrote the check with a date to be paid like 7 days later, the bank has no choice but to wait for the date that is on the check to give the money to its claimer–neither would he be arrested for that situation situation, for he would have issued a check, in advance, for money that he would have had in his account on the specific date of the check.
This man does not have a Trini accent, they need to investigate where he comes from. Alay salpet.
Is the same thing all what dat not good is for Dominica and kno wear else we the people of Dominica not doing these crimes ………he will kno with god he bite on of they commandments donot steel.
you know the bible said they will come like wolves in sheep clothing and he has come as a wolf in sheep clothing. if he prophases that he has done nothing wrong then maybe he needs to read up on the word Fraud as anyone who issues a cheque that bounces can be arrested and charge for the offence of fraud. and looking at this video this guy is a stinking tief.
In case you did not know, Dominicans fall for any foreign accent. Yah man.. This one just happened to get caught.
Any one should know you do not write checks assuming that monies will be in the account in time to have the checks cleared. The monies should be available before writing checks. Good for those who was wise enough to verify these checks. People say Dominicans are stupid, but we are not that stupid. One do not DARE the police to arrest them publicly, especially if they are on to you. We should teach lessons to ALL who think they can and will get away with wrong doings.
“Allu damage me” hahahaahha baytch
Y’all should check this vid that was posted.. . http://www.spiceislandertalkshop.com/cgi-bin/talkrec.cgi?submit=lt&fid=f1&msg_num=905237
Is the same thing,foreigners can come in get all kind of assistance and then “dig” out with money from D/a,it’s not the first time that’s happened.some years ago a national from that same country took off to one of the OECS countries and is the they found him trying the same stunts here living large n incharge…u get wealth little by little anything quick unless is an inheritance,lottery and some ancestory handdown is a scam like that “fonney”
Allu remember when the guy from kubuli brought down Kanvee Adams? The ‘Christian’ community told their members don’t go cuz he not saved and a beer company sponsoring the event. The show was pack in Harlem Plaza. BIG SUCCESS
See what happen now. SHOW FLOP and a saving souls concert at that. They embrace the con man. And is Carlisle dat according to their standards that not saved that had to tell them. A lesson to all. Religion don’t save you.
This makes no sense because as wrong as what this guy did is and the justice served by getting him arrested, which was the right thing to do, it really opened that old can of worms again because it clearly suggests that some may have been insulated from the law and can do what they want while others are arrested when transgressed.
DNO, please let’s talk about Shane Shillingford who was again reported for throwing and may be suspended again.
Check his first name(Cornelius Thomas)…lmao!!
If this is for real I think you should give q95 half $5000 because of its effort to bring this con man to artist. They knew about him n tried to get him to come in so the police could have a location to pick him up else dem popo would still be running around
HATS OFF TO Q95
The popo should thank q95 as well
Does our constitution provide an EASY DOOR for some criminals while others do not find an EASY DOOR OUT?
Dominica is so welcoming that is why so many want to venture there because they are too laid back. Criminals will see Dominica as an easy prey.
Wrong is wrong and all must be treated alike. DNO had this to say in one of there articles dated Monday, November 29th, 2010 at 1:06 PM :
“A business partner of Attorney Stephen Isidore has filed criminal complaints against him.
Included in those complaints are 42 charges relating to alleged theft, false accounting, obtaining property by false deception, false statements, among others.”
The last paragraph of that same article reads as follow: Law enforcement authorities have refused to get involved in the matter, Linton said.
In September 2007 Isidore claimed to have made a $51,000 error regarding a transfer tax calculation on a 2.989 parcel of land purchased by Prime Minister Roosevelt SKerrit at Wall House. This was subsequent to pressure from the public on a land transfer tax evasion.
The amount was later refunded to the Treasury.
My question is, why was this individual arrested by the police just as this gospel show promoter?
This article back in 2010 have some very interesting names that are so very common today in the New Dominica that we have come to know about.
great comment,u r a true Dominican,may god bless u
As a born again believer whether this guy is a believer or not, what he has been accuse of doing is wrong and as a result, he must be treated the same way we would treat any criminal. Those who transgress the law must be judged by the law regardless of his religion, race, creed, profession etc. Having said this, I am now left to wonder why was an individual that charged with 42 charges of theft in 2010, that amounts to almost $7 Million dollars alleged stolen money never got arrested up to this day knowing that this same individual in September 2007 claimed to have made a $51,000 error regarding a transfer tax calculation for a popular politician, only after he was pressured by the public? THE LAW SHOULD BE THERE FOR ALL! When all are not treated the same we MUST conclude that there is too much corruption.
Hmmmmmm truth offends and santa are one in the same read their same statements.
@ real possie, Why not deal with the statements made by Santa and truth offends? Why not deal with the accusations made since it is a fact that as of this day an arrest has not been made, and back the same names, same defenders, and same persons in the 2010 story are the same ones in any dishonest story to this day. Is the same lawyer, same politician, and same players that always in court fighting and defending their corrupt deal. What’s the name of the attorney that returned $51,000 to treasury as a tax error again? On whose property he agreed he made a mistake on again? Sounds familiar? That’s what I want you to answer my friend.
Santa you need to think of three little things; one get a copy of the Company’s Act. Recognize that the accused had access to the accounts because he is a partner and has been making withdrawals. Are you saying that Mano never got a Account statement for that period or there was no business meetings where financial statements were discussed? Are you aware that since Mano was fired from the bench he could not attract business it was Isidore that brought him business and the biggest accounts at that. You wanted the police to arrest a man for using his own money as he saw fit. Also the CIVIL COURT is where such matters are dealt with NOT the CRIMINAL COURT. The Company is Emannuel Isidore and Associates. Stop being clowns in a circus and read some more. My wife cannot get me arrested for using our money can she?
He must be like Paul and Silas in his prison cell singing and making his melody.
No he would not be. Paul and Silas were born again believers.
Them trinidadians thief,trickery and toosmart for there own good making christians look bad.
“My boy….just turn !!”
Calypso coming
Thank you to the Dominican Police. I will be writing to the Commissioner Police in Dominica offering him the reward of EC $10,000 for the capture and arrest of the Conman Cornelius Thomas. I hope that the Commissioner would accept the reward for use in his Police Welfare Association for the benefit of all his brave officers. Thank you Dominica. God Bless You.
If this is for real I think you should give q95 half $5000 because of its effort to bring this con man to artist. They knew about him n tried to get him to come in so the police could have a location to pick him up else dem popo would still be running around
HATS OFF TO Q95
The popo should thank q95 as well
such a Reward has to go to the Radio station, Matt and Carlyle.
Q95 should receive $2500 and Carlisle Jno Baptiste $2500 and the Dominica Police $5000.00
Looks like this man is more on a promoting of a “Saving Fraud” concert than a Saving Souls concert.
He was in Grenada doing same nonsense.
Checkout https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=idXd8botxio
Bring him to court, find him guilty, order him to pay a huge fine immediately, then extradite him to another country looking for him.
Each country should then repeat the process above.
Pay a huge fine? Bayside, his cheque would bounce again because is exactly because he has little or no money in his accounts why hew was arrested for writing big cheques, made of rubber!
God cannot be mocked. Reap what you sow….:lol:
Dat N***a lucky the police got to him first, would have brought his head in a paper bag for dat 10k reward money!
Get this Christian fraud out of Dominica, deport him to his country of origin with a ban for life!
When will Dominicans finally open their eyes? christian religion is based on lies and fairytale, burning of “witches”, raiding of south and north America by the Spanish for silver. for the holy spirit, the cross and in the name of the lord. the list goes on till today! See? or choose not to.
hahah but just confess and all will be forgiven!
stupeeees! Hallelujah!
You surely are a “Dummy-nican”
ha ha c how quiqly this man was arrested . but there are a thos in dominica who steal sate money. millions of it yet they are our leaders.the police refuse to act even if they have compelling evidence
If you have the compelling evidence take it to the police remember I said evidence not compelling suspicion ok.fool
So Vashawn was really coming. This was never a scam. I waiting to hear more. All along Vashawn stated on his official twitter account that he was coming to DA when some ppl asked. So…where exactly is the scam?
I’m a Trinibadian but I never scam no one “yet.”
I am saying that the credit union should look into the person who conducted this transaction to see if the standard procedures were followed, and did the branch manager signed off on this huge amount. This simply states one thing, foreigners are much more highly regarded than locals.
All because we Dominican are brain lazy and slow. Heads should roll.
Because we Dominicans are brain lazy and slow (Retarded). Some heads should roll. Someone needs to answer to that mishap and be disciplined.
We warned all the islands but some never listened
Watch https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=idXd8botxio
@Rush TV Grenada – Is he still wanted in Grenada?
Dang! If I knew he had a bounty on his head, would have brought him back dead or alive for that 10k reward. A n***a gotta eat!
The person who worked on opening this account should be throughly investigate someone must show proper proof before opening an account. Job well done to the person who informed the DPD.
The word phrase con-artist comes from the phrase “confidence artist”. We all know what con artists do – they nurture your confidence then they strike. They are chronic liars but behind a chronic liar is someone who feels that he or she is not good enough. With this sublime inferiority the con artists become not just creative but very daring. Notice how CJ Thomas went on the radio and dared the police to arrest him – how bold huh. Once they feel that they can get away with their scam they develop this attitude of invincibility.
NOW SEE WHO IS A SCAM ARTIST.
Con artists subconsciously know that when people love you the people will cover truth and lies. (the villa is not his it is mine; I gave him the land for free; I work for him for free;the French passport did not exist)
“Con men are smooth operators, shrewd intimidators, manipulators and actors par excellence;” ( This country is to free; I will deal with them at the appropriate time; snipers on the roof tops )
They thrive on the knowledge that people tend to believe only what they want to believe; ( oh boy a plethora of examples – 300-400-500 jobs- lies lies lies)
They discourage their victims from associating with people who the con men cannot victimize. ( hunt them down like Obama hunting down the terrorists; don’t patronize Q95; don’t go to Breezee Mart)
They live in self-denial; renouncement is their forte; ( No law no constituition; acquired French passport knowing that it is illegal ( very daring)- feeling of invincibility)
•Because they are inherent dishonest, they are not able to trust others. They justify their actions to so-called wrongs done to themselves. ( Always blame others. Notice how CJ Thomas immediately blamed the Grenadian people by stereotyping – the dilapidated feeder roads is because the opposition was absent from parliament; petit Savanne road – he never knew about it – his Parlrep never mention it ;
Pretending that being in a state of defense is beyond their dignity. They will rather accuse others, even their victims of neuroses, paranoia, or when lacking sufficient vocabulary use any defaming words. ( Take the Georgetown people -they are wrong to stand up for what is theirs; go to hell go to hell, is not your dam business; those bastards)
Even those who love to cover truth and lies and will give me the thumbs down – they recognize who the real con artists are among us.
“God is good all the time and all the time God is good”. Can you immagine the satanic belching those words. O my.
And without any apology the real con artist is you.
It takes one to know one.
they are so many sheeps in wools clothing hidding under gods words.
sheeps?
@caring person…Too many wolves in sheep’s clothing!!!
While you mean well: “They are or There are?”…so many sheep in wolf’s clothing hiding under God’s words.
Sheep(s) in wools clothing? of course they wear wool, what else would they wear, polyester?
Lol lol lol ikr? The saying goes “There are too many sheep in wolves clothing.” Sheep does not have a plural form.
Just read vashawn Mitchell’s twitter and he indicated that his st. Lucia concert was cancelled when he got there, so apparently, he was bound for Dominca next…a wa mi a hear
There..lol.
@Maggie – Something is not right. I monitored his twitter also and he seemed to suggest that he only found out that the concert in Dominica was cancelled when he landed in St Lucia last night.
But wasn’t his flight supposed to have been to Dominica yesterday? Did somebody change his flight route whilst he was in the air?
Or was his flight route taking him from St Lucia to Dominica and then back to St Lucia?
Or was there never any plan by ‘the strange entities’ to bring him to Dominica?
Note that this Saving the Souls concert is or was supposed to take place in St Lucia on Saturday, November 16th following the Dominica leg on Friday, November 15th.
Hmmmmmmmmmmm……………..
Religion is the play ground for crooks. In fact it was religous crooks who executed Jesus Christ; pastors demanding money from congregation so the pastors can live the lavir doux; As for those TV evangelist and.their TV scam shows. Someone at CBS should include these scam artists on the show “TO CATCH A PREDATOR”. The politicians in government should also be included. Their senior counsels and so called priests and pastors
Do not include the priests in this. They are far removed from that.
Remember what Our Lord said about, “Foxes have dens but the Son of Man has nowhere to lay his head.”
While they are priests, they reside in the rectory for the duration of the time they are there. When they are transferred to other parishes, all they take is their personal belongings.
They are not rich people, only getting a measly income and living a frugal life of poverty. Some of them who belong to the order of Redemptorist Priests took a vow of poverty. All priests live under obedience and in poverty.
Remember also what Our Lord said about, “Those who give up everything to follow him, houses and land…”
If priests do not live in this manner, they are not truthful to their vocation. Therefore, only mention ‘priests’ if you are aware that anyone of them live rich lives and not according to what is expected of them. If they do, it will be conspicuous to the parishioners.
From my childhood to adulthood, I know of no priests who live such lives. Therefore, be careful what you say about our Catholic priests. They do not fall in that category of demanding money in Church from their parishioners. It is unfair to place them in this category and criticize them in this case whatsoever.
How much can parishioners in Dominica or in the West Indies of all afford to give to the Church?
In Canada, practicing Catholics donate once a year to the Shepherd’s Trust for the priests and other religious retirement and for their medical expenses and others. Not all of them are fortunate to have parents/family who left money and property for them that they could enjoy in their retirement. We must take care of our priests when they retire and speak well of them. God is taking note of our words as imbedded in our thoughts and mind.
Justice & truth, you really are blinkered when it comes to your beloved catholic church, which also happens to be my church. However, I am also enough of a realist to know that our church is as fallible as any other. I don’t even want to mention the well publisized sex abuses but give you an example to show that we are not lacking in the fraud department either. In 2009, Genesys Health Systems, a company owned by the catholic church was sued for fraud committed agains the U.S. Govt. (civil action no.06-10550, Eastern district of Michigan). This is just one example. The catholic church does make mistakes and we, as members of that church should be humble enough to realize that and be for ever vigilant.
When it comes to Dominicans and their money, doh play. I am a Dominican. Awa man they should never let mister go again. The article for the Grenada show alas I feel for them. If I heard a name like Mr.King or Mr. Matrix I would run fast, but big Gospel singer coming, so we all excited. Really?
Thank God for Q95 and Matt Peltier. Lol
They should beat the out of this con man trying to rob people. Overdraft is fraud and using God’s name makes matter worst. The concert should be immediately cancelled.
Since when is overdraft fraud if the banks offer this service themselves to their customers?
Mister is nothing easy writing checks of amount he does’t have what a shame. He thought he would get away with it but God is watching over us. Good job whoever informed the cops.
In Canada and other big countries, if anyone issues NSF cheques and many times, they could be arrested. I would think, depending on the amount, it will be deemed a serious matter. Once could be viewed as a mistake but not two or more. They will be reported to the police and will be arrested. They will face the Court, will be charged and imprisoned. This man issued an exorbitant dollar amount.
In addition, their names will be placed in the Credit Agencies’ files. There are more than one in Canada. They will have a bad name and will never be able to get credit for at least seven years. If they continue to do this, it will be for more years and who knows, for as long as they live.
This man had the nerve to issue false cheques and in different countries and expect to get away with it. He was bold enough to go on Radio and deny wrongdoing when he fully knew what he had done. He should be imprisoned.
Who ever called the police did a very good job. He should never use the Lord’s name in his crooked business. He thought he would come to Da and overdraft on innocent people’s money maybe it was time for the police to get a hold of him.
Expect the false prophets to do just that to get rich and live a lavish lifestyle. God knows who they are.
We have to accept that for some people religion is nothing but a business, an opportunity to make money out of the gullible and vulnerable, more often than not tax-free.
How many of us are deceived and taken advantage of, in the name of God? This is the vilest crime I know.
I don’t feel sorry for some of these financial institutions in Dominica, because they are the same ones that will deny a loan to a local whom they grew up with and go to school with , but will gladly smile to any foreigner
REMBER JIM JONES IN GUYANA
Way papa
So, when you give someone a check does that not mean the same as cash? it would be the same as if he gave them counterfeit money is it not a fact that when you hand someone a check that you sign you are promising them by your signature that the money is in the bank? This bull shyat used to work in the old days not anymore now that everything is done electronically. He knew full well what he was doing.
As I understand it a cheque (check = the American spelling) is not cash but a “promissory note” and it is a criminal offence to issue one if the funds are not available to cover it.
@Anonymous: And you shall just as quickly burn in hell too! God doesn’t take it lightly when the poor is robbed.
BE CAREFUL HOW YOU THROW YOUR CARELESS WORDS AROUND, WHEN TALKING ABOUT “(SILLY) CHRISTIANS” MY FRIEND!!!
That’s the American spiritual love flowing all over Dominica. They reaped a page right out the American evangelical play book.
What a blasted shame.
that habit Dominicans adopt to record the police and other people is very bad. people should be sued for doing that.
listen that is a good thing because the police will in fact do their jobs right now that they know eyes are on them, it will also be a good thing because they need to get a positive fed back with all the negative press they been getting
Wonder who is gonna save his soul???
How can you save a man’s soul if he has not got one?
Call dem Christians silly still, but their rewards gonna be greater dan yours
I will only say that he is still lucky for not being charged with resisting arrest. I thought he would have “turned the other cheek.”
That’s one of them false prophets,many more will come, t
I am sorry to learn of this.
Let us not forget he is innocent until proven guilty regardless of how bad it looks for him now.
The police did the right thing to arrest him based on the evidence they had. It is for the court to decide if he is guilty.
The judge or jury will have to determine if what appears to be fraud were errors in judgment or if there was criminal intent. Perhaps the truth lies somewhere in between in the shadowy area of carelessness.
We do not condone people being rude to or acting disrespectfully towards the police even if they are being arrested. Christians believe in the rule of law and due process. Our attitude towards – and response to – the civil authorities is to be based upon Romans 13:1-4. If the police believe they have grounds to arrest me they must arrest me. I am suppose to go peacefully.
For those who are willing to use anything they can find to discredit genuine gospel work let me offer this.
(a) Sometimes a honest man is the victim of another person’s negligence or wrong doing. Mr. Thomas said he thought the money would be in his account. This is something that should be investigated. The fact that it happened at least once before does not look good for him but a full investigation could yet clear him of intentional fraud even if it shows he is a poor business man.
(b) It may be that the “Saving Souls” concert was a client of Mr. Thomas who may be a professional promoter. Mr. Thomas himself may not be an actual part of this ministry. Organizations who hire a promoter look for one with the necessary knowledge of the field; music, sports, politics, etc., and one they can strike a financial agreement with, etc., who has the time available for them. It is not fair to judge an organization by the personal failing of one person they contracted to do work for them.
(c) Any negligence or wrong doing on the part of Mr. Thomas need not reflect on the integrity of the artist (artists) or the team, and it certainly does not tarnish the Christian community at large. (Some of the comments posted on DNO about Christians are totally inappropriate.) When an organization hires a promoter they sometimes take him at face value. Likely “Saving Souls” concert was not aware of Mr. Thomas’ past failures. They left certain financial responsibilities in his hands and trusted him to do things right.
In the beginning of my evangelistic work I had what I thought was a trustworthy man promoting my meetings in Canada. He would rent a venue and put out the advertising. I would trust him to talk to pastors and arrange for the co-operation of their churches. His efforts produced crowds filling buildings for powerful services. Then once when my wife and I were conducting a crusade in Mexico our “promoter” was arrested in Canada on a charge totally unrelated to our ministry. When we arrived home we learned that he was in prison. We never worked with him again. But I should have been more careful who I associated with. If I had looked closer I would have seen the red flags.
I hope those who enjoy this kind of music (as I do) will support the “Saving Souls” concert. May God use it to uplift and bless many lives! Let us pray for Mr. Thomas. We have to leave the rest to the police and the court. Pray they will do what is right.
Sincerely, Rev. Donald Hill. Pentecostal Evangelist.
Most of these so-called evangelicals are no more than snake-oil salesmen. trained in the U.S. way of mass marketing to make people feel guilty if they do not make a financial contribution to “God’s” work. Show me a poor “pastor”, walking around bare foot in sandals like St. Francis.
Malgraysa:
You say that “most evangelicals” (I think you most evangelists not evangelicals) are “snake oil salesmen.”
Some are but certainly not most. This is a very unfair statement
to make.
Are all politicians liars
Are all used care salesmen crooks
Are all doctors quacks
Are all lawyers rogues
Are all managers tyrants
Are all priests pedophiles
Allow me to inform you that most evangelists are professionals
in the religious life 
respected by those who know them best and dedicated to not only sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ in a convincing way but to compassionately helping people who are in need.
Those who have by their own sacrifice and hard work have been able to build big ministries are well known for their relief work among unfortunate and suffering people. If you have followed the disaster that hit the Philippines days ago you saw
some of the “big name” evangelists and their organizations on the forefront of the relief efforts taking in food and medical supplies, and setting up shelters.
Not all evangelists become famous
like Billy Graham. Not all are able to build great organizations like the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association. Most are small. But they have answered God’s call. Some have lived – and still live – very sacrificially. But they have made and continue to make their contribution.
St. Francis wore sandals but so did most of the men of his day. I wear running shoes when I’m not in church.
Unfortunately there have been and are religious racketeers. But the same is true in the business world, the professional world, and the political world. A genuine evangelist
will have received some basic training to equip him for the work that he sets out to do. He will not be a free lancer! He will have a connection to an established and recognized group of churches. He will be answerable to somebody who is over him. If he misbehaves there must be a “higher-up” who can revoke his license! Don’t be afraid the ask any evangelist or traveling religious worker who 
he is accountable to! Write it down 
You may need it!
Personally I meet these qualifications as do my associates in evangelism. So please don’t lump us together with the small percentage of bad guys! Don’t tar us all with the same brush!
Blessings!
Sincerely, Rev. Donald Hill. Pentecostal Evangelist.
http://www.livinghopeministries.ca
Rev. Donald Hill how do you call a man who does the following:
1. Uses God’s name/religion to con/rob people?
2. Promotes a Gospel Concert after getting funding from a business man then waits on the day of the concert to pass around in all ticket outlets and collect all the monies without the knowledge of the businessman/investor?
3. What kind of man will write so many bad cheques to Grenadian business places and then go on radio and say ‘I am covered by god they can’t do me anything’ after he would have wrote over 5 cheques worth over $150,0000?
4. What kind of man takes your hard earned money claiming it is for a Gospel Convert when if fact he ain’t really care anything about God?
The boy have charges to the answer througout the Caribbean beginning with St. Lucia
Grenadian:
Thank you for reading my comments and replying.
All I know is what I read on DNO. I tried to put the pieces together and gain an understanding of what happened. My comments were meant to suggest possibilities and help people avoid drawing premature conclusions.
Thank you for giving me a better focus. Obviously I didn’t have all the facts. I apologize for not being more careful and especially for anything I said that was misleading.
I am based in Canada but I do conduct many evangelistic services in the Caribbean. I have ministered on four of the islands and on one of them four times. In my type of work we do cross paths with various singing groups. A pastor will sometimes invite me in to conduct an evangelistic crusade and invite a singing group in to share one of the services. I have no control over what group he uses so I can only hope they are true Christians – sanctified and filled with the Holy Ghost and fire – not entertainers who can’t make it in the world and think the Christians are a soft touch.
Please allow me to comment on your letter which I take seriously.
I do not entirely understand # 2, but it doesn’t sound good. As for # 1, # 3, and # 4, they do indeed paint a bad picture. If this is Mr. Thomas he is not a person I could recommend, and I would not associate with him. I do hope a true profile of this man will reach the Christians throughout the Caribbean and the pastors will make wise choices when it comes to who they invite or do not invite to minister in their churches.
Doctrinal soundness, moral purity, and financial integrity are all things we must require of those who stand before God’s people. Sometimes singing groups (and other types of “ministries”) who would not pass the close inspection of the pastors and know they will not get into established churches will rent their own venue – a hall or auditorium – which places them completely in charge. They then can put out their own advertising, and sell their tickets, or received their own offerings.
If the “show” or “service” is not approved by a reputable pastor or endorsed by an established church it should raise a red flag.
Personally, I am discussed by the way some of these people raise money and handle their finances. I am in a gospel ministry – it is not entertainment.
My services are either conducted in churches or
under the sponsorship of a church or churches unless we are breaking into a new region where there is no existing church. I do not ask for money. Usually the pastor receives a free will offering for the expenses.
You are doing the right thing by exposing the crooks who pose as gospel workers. Let’s get rid of them! However, the pastors I have ministered with in the Caribbean put the interests of their people ahead of their own. It has been an honor to work with them. They are people of integrity.
Sincerely, Rev. Donald Hill. Pentecostal Evangelist. Executive Director of Living Hope Ministries.
http://www.livinghopeministries.ca
what all you expect is a promoter
It have a couple people owing me money aself, I suspect I will have to seek de Gibeonites on them too wii. And when I finish with them I will have no part or parcel with them lonplic!
how can travel agent to find out the balance of the account in NCCU? If NCCU disclosed the balance of the account then they surely violated the law…:)))
i hate what this dude did and by no means condone it but that is why nccu would never see a dime of my money……..you are certainly right smh
Get a grip and doh pass bad checks!! What are you talking about? the place should just take a 35 grand cheque because he told them hold the 9,000 extra and let things roll? no due diligence and smart business people. A simple call with the cheque and account no will tell anybody if they are being duped. You have guts eh
no… you just tell them you have a checque of Xxxx amount and you want to know it if can go through. The businesses have a right to protect their interest too
Once a check is in your possession for payment, you can, in fact, call up the financial institution and ask whether there are sufficient funds in the said account to cover the check.
After reading the Grenada Article Mr. them well brave I find. Deal with him then hand him over man, that is purpose.
Trickidadian I had some terrible experiences with some dirty trickidadians
Boy we are goid at cherry picking. All con men should be arrested. We have con meb opeeating in Dominica for 14 years yet we adore these con men. Con men whi overnight becane multimillionares.
One of the biggest con man in Dominica is a penguin looking lawyer who day in day out lie on airwaves and though most people know that he is lying the people support him. Interestingly even religous leaders.
Thete are those who conspire to burn two senior citizens alive and though the evidence is telling some people would rather cover it up to protect other con men.
You know what too much hypocricy and I am not prepared to castigate CJ because he wrote a couple of bad checks. Well we have been getting bounce checks from ILUVMYPM, ILIKETONY; ILIKE MYExPRIEST.
Why arrest some con men while some have the green light to move money around like Gadakan moving sand .
I laughing my BALLS out! that is so true. They should fish the Big fishes too; not just the jacks. Let the man go and do him busimiss. hehehehehe The like to make big news on small matters; while they are fully aware of the bigger matters. C J could bring a law suite against the State.
I concur.
he though D/A was slow but we catch him
him tink the agent and banks would not check his accounts…
D/ca still slow ASF! but by the grace of God we caught him.
My people of Dominica, I hope you can view this incident and to believe that God will not tolerate evil in our country–no matter what we believe, I know that He will and is protecting us.
Here we have this man writing checks, in advance, for money he would be receiving from our people for a show which is definitely all about money–nothing to do with being part of the grounding in the Love of Jesus, Life in the soul, which all of mankind needs–that includes our people of Dominica. Look at the reason below, for this attitude of the wicked mind:
1 Timothy 6:10 (New King James Version) “For the love of money is the root of all kinds of evil, for which some have strayed from the faith in their greediness, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows”. Unless Mr. Thomas has a heart of repentance, he is surely in that substance of sorrow right now.
My people I hope that you have not yet paid your money for this show–and if you do, I pray that you will be able to get your money back. For if this show is still on, I would not attend it–it does not belong to the things of our God of Love. Blessings!
he going all about and use God name in his nonsense..tell him go places like Jamaica that’s where his life will end.seems he afraid of Jamaicans.. doe come back DA!!!
they should arrest the local person that is in volved too yhe must have a cotact person i da
promoting A religious show doesn’t mean that you’re a christian. normally A cheque may take several days before clearing and that sometimes is a usual practice by some business persons.however i listened to him on the live program and he certainly didn’t sound honest, while he might have been considering a legal escape rout the offence was already committed when he issued the cheque with no funds and i can only hope that some of our business persons learn from this.
whats this? q95 is a prison or bird cage??
As long as they don’t jail him in DA I good with that..because the boys in stalk farm na shearing their food…try him there yes cause lawyers need money..but after the case do not put him on the plane, make him build a little row boat in the hot sun and then push him back door night time no moon light…and tie some meat in a few black garbage bags, sharks must bite off his head before he get to the another country. but if he do escape the sharks hope he has only one leg to stand on….He will give his story, and it goes like this, MAN I WAS TRYING A LIKKLE TING THERE AND THE DEVIL NA ELP ME …what you think we sot?
ROTFLMBAO from your comment!
@ Fire…Fire.. Stop eeet!! Only a Dominican!! Funneeeeeeeeeeee keekeekekkeekke
Boy look kix.. It have plenty Jim Jones out there!!
After all man!! people reaching a new level of low these days; using God as your means of scamming innocent people, just to fill your greed. Get off your lying *** and go work for the money you want! And the man bold on it again uk… smh
That is the consequences of FMOP (FREE MOVEMENT OF PEOPLE). That is the wages.
well look story, mista not easy noi boy. the good lord will put two holly ghost slap in his ….
You mean the ‘Law.’ If it wasn’t for that and the police doing their JOB he would have not been caught. God helps those who help themselves, so is us to give him the slap first.
I’m sorry sir, but are you retarded? This isn’t a daycare, or a mental institute. Contribute something of substance and stop playing with Imoticons.
why would someone want to do those things isnt that a stupid thing to do and tell mista to get a brush cutter and clean a few yards he will make some money
tricky dadian to de bone
i you think dem easy nuh ,i you wait, allu gon see,rumshan show at stocky,i thought dem say,dominicans,is dummy in cans 
What I can’t understand is how this Mister CJ got so far? That’s the problem with Dominica. We need to do our homework and research these people before we associate ourselves with them but now you have to write a letter to dis-associate yourself… well well. Be pro-active.
@Nel – VOL disassociated itself from very early o’ clock with this gentleman when it picked up intelligence via various mediums about the suspicious nature of this guy.
This email of VOL was not sent to the chap yesterday. Listen to VOL’s public statement on the issue.
It is only now certain things are becoming more publicized following the police arrest of CJ Thomas.
Dominicans are not foolish but,i’ll remain a KINGDOM CITIZEN
Boy, I really was looking forward to de concert tonight eh. It still on nuh?
Gospel promoter volle, badmind people alone in thus world, papa bondye help us
Mister lucky he not in North America. He even resisting arrest? They would have his behind thrown to the ground so fast, he would not know what time it was. Dem police in DA too nice.
You are right!
In Canada men have been shot dead by the police while they were resisting arrest. This has happened here in my Province of Ontario within the past five years, not once but repeatedly, again and again.
We have a right to expect the police to be professional and polite even when they are arresting somebody. But nobody has a right to resist arrest. Christians believe in the rule of law and due process according to Romans 13:1-4. Even a bishop, priest, pastor, or an evangelist is not above the law. If the police want to arrest me I am to go peacefully! Then I have a right to a lawyer and I can tell my side to the judge. This is due process according to the rule of law.
Don’t get me wrong. Here in Canada the law does not allow the police to shoot a suspect unless the officer’s or another person’s life is being threatened. But sad to say it has happened.
All I know about the police in Dominica is what I learn from DNO but it seems to me they are doing a good job
but they should not be taken advantage of. The Bible says their job is to “…to execute WRATH 
upon him that does evil…” (Romans 13:4)
Sincerely, Rev. Donald Hill. Pentecostal Evangelist.
What is this …lord we need u .
Help usLord!!!
well done Dominicans!!!!!!!!! bravo
Well done officers u really protected us on dat one. Jail him harshhhhh !!!!!
He was read his Miranda rights. In Dominica it’s:
“MY BOY, JUST TURN”
My boy, just turn – Translation – you have the right to talk all you want. anything you say is being videotaped, although it cannot be used in our court of law because our laws haven’t catch up yet. I would rough you up, but them eye witnesses watching, so just turn.
was that the same guy that ask the police man to arrest him ?
His prayers were answered!
Yes…. That was really an interesting Friday morning Matt in the morning q95fm show… The police were patiently waiting for him downstairs the radio station. Hmmmm
Can you imagine this man came to our beautiful Island and committed crime in God’s name???? Once our Police sand the legal system is finished with him he should be deported never to return!!! Shame on him !
Not the first time he doing it, he is a con artist, serious one too!! Jail him!! READ.
http://thenewtoday.gd/local-news/2013/07/03/100-000-00-missing/
my boy just turn just turn. hahaaa
So is the show still on?
Which show haha… Dont tell me you are one of em that bought a ticket
u makin sense?
The man boldly went into Matt studio declaring his innocence but instead got arrested for being a con artist. He and his partners may have conned the other islands but got his scheme ended in Dominica.
I do not understand how he was able to get the Credit Union to open account for him, but me a natural born Dominican had to give my DNA to open an account.
thats so true? Though i was not born in Dominica, i have know Dominica to be home from since the age of 3. And my God they gave me hells to open an account. Run a round cyah done!!!!
Even your granny DNA dem man duz want too wee. Dominican culture is so much more favourable to foreigners than locals.
you right that credit union have to do better
money my people….using the lords name to fool the people……smh..
Listen Dominicans don’t be stupid how did that man obtained the cheque book? Does any bank issue cheque books to people who do not have monies in the bank. Do you all know that someone can issue a cheque to someone and have a time frame for the other person to change the cheque. How dear somone in those days issue a cheque to a big business place like an airline and don’t know if these cheque is legitimate or not. If someone higher a promoter to promote any activity for anyone 50% of his/her monies should be given to him/her in advance. If it is for the organization
that distant themselves from him and they were in charge of him everone of the organizors should be arrested because you all brought the man to an un-known distination. He is a stranger treat him right.
@Met Yo – VOL was never in-charge of this guy neither did they bring him in to hold any concert.
Rather he came to them with his plans but upon doing background checks on him, VOL became suspicious of him and sought to distance themselves from him.
Their letter informing him of they not wanting to have any association to him was sent out to him late in October or so. Listen to VOL’s public statement on the issue.
He challenge the police to arrest him? Here’s my instruction: GIVE HIM A TOUR OF MORNE BRUCE….
Potanse and the height of arrogance that scoundrel was on Q with even daring Dominica police. Escamoter sal!!! You try it other places and think Dominica is your play ground. This boisterous fraud was so arrogant on the air. Keep the $9000.00 change???? What a tip! Using GOD name for their filth, I see is your r*** that needed saving. How he even had NCCU account is what I want to know? Karmem Dominica’s financial institutions continue to embarrass themselves. Any potanse can leave outta jail and show up with a jacket and shirt with no back,a necktie and briefcase and bamboozle them. Locals have so much run around to get an account and this clown even have checkbook!
These people doh tired put the name of God to shame?
I was thinking the same thing, using God’s name to make money for their gain.
They are not putting the name of God to shame. He is making a mockery of those who listen to him and who leave their religion to follow him and is shaming them.
God is God. No harm could ever be done to him and his Holy Name. He is in Heaven looking down, seeing and hearing everything which is done on this earth. He looks on in disdain at such people who think they can save people as they deceive them. Only God saves! He will deal with them in time.
This man is the one who puts himself to shame. You know what is contained in Holy Scripture about false prophets.
@Justice & Truth..” He is making a mockery of those who listen to him and who leave their religion to follow him and is shaming them..”
Oh so all you even have special religion to belong too, don’t worry I know you are speaking of Catholic Church. You don’t even know what the topic is about, who followed him where? Does he own a church or claim to be an evangelist? You need to stop talking on issues that are beyond your scope.
They can NEVER put God’s name to shame…They putting THEIR name to shame. Get it right please.
WOW! I hope the money he give the travel agent wasn’t the money to transport the artists and as a result the artists wont be able to come again. If its lie u lieing then shame on you sir!
He is no “sir.” He is a crook who deserved to be arrested. He should spend some time in the Dominica prison.
How do you open an account without two valid Identification and PROOF OF ADDRESS.
The Financial institution should also be investigated.
He thought since he goes about saying he is preaching the Gospel and saving souls, he thought he could get away with it by trying to deceive financial institutions. Good that he was caught.
J&T when did you read or hear this man claim to be preaching any gospel. Hush your mouth. All sin is sin and lying flat out like that is also a sin. The two of you should be in the same cell
The banker, obviously he had all his documents which is why he was able to open the account. I dont understand why the financial institution should be investigated when he was the one issuing bad cheques.
Roseau Credit Union or National Co-operative Credit Union (NCCU)opening an account for someone who is not a resident, certainly does not have a locall address where utility bills are adressed for the last four months and whatever lese is beingdemanded for locals residents to open an acount. The board of Directors must now tell its mebers what due diligence was undertaken to facilitate the con man with his intelligent talk. I have always maintained that the biggest con men always are well prepared to speak their way into and out of people’s life. Does that ring a bell Dominica. Smooth articulate and very intelligent talker withe talker with many exciting promises only to learn that they are just con men/women. So much for our smooth talkers.
Do we listen to the news is Trinidad a member of Caricom or what if yes check your laws
this i presume was a business transaction. therefore there has to be regulations as too what documents are needed to open an account at a banking institution. The same thing happen to me when i went to buy a cell phone i needed an ID which i did not have therefore i was denied service. now tell me why i need an ID as a Dominican to buy a pre-pay phone but that was their law and i abide i went home and came back the next day to buy my phone.
mister mad man jail mister boy
He is more than a mad man. He is a devil in disguise.
Folks, continue to be on the alert for entities out there who hide behind the name of God to fulfill their own personal unbiblical agendas.
I say well done to VOL and the Dominica Evangelical Association for maintaining a stance of integrity and not compromising to suit the whims and fancies of ‘strange entities’.
The scriptures caution that in these last days, Christians ought to be on the alert for the various manifestations of false prophets who are primarily on beguiling missions. The scriptures say in 2 Corinthians 11:14 that Satan is able to masquerade as an angel of light.
Folks, read God’s word so you all will know how to spot these false prophets when they appear on the scene.
You don’t need to read the bible to spot a conman
Just open your eye and ears
There are already many of them, right in Dominica and elsewhere in the West Indies/Caribbean and the rest of the world. He projected he is another one. God knows who they are. You be on the alert. Some people are too gullible and easily swayed.
tricky dad yan
it should be read tricky Dan man.
They should do to him what the police did to the Guyanese who came to Dominica and picked people’s pockets during carnival back in the 1970’s. They caught the culprits at the airport trying to leave.
They brought them back to police headquarters. Let’s just say, they will never return to DA and rob our people again. The police taught them a good lesson for their bad behaviour.
Back then, Dominicans were much more nationalistic. Would not be surprised if this “evangelical” con-man gets off with a slap on the wrist.
God is not A SLEEPING POLICE>>>>> amen
“They talking in tongues…shalaba…shalaba…”
It is the language of the Holy Spirit. You may mock man, but not God. Be careful
How do you know what they are saying is not UTTER RUBBISH?
Boss even devil worshipers speak in tongues.
Not all of them who talk in tongues are authentic ones. Satan can make many do these things.
There are three ways to speak in tongues.
(1) As the Spirit gives utterance. (Acts 2:4)
(2) By fleshly imitation.
(3) By demonic counterfeit.
If you read the New Testament you will find the Christians of the first century also had their problems from time to time. Several of the churches were very troubled congregations with problems worthy of a soap opera. There were also breakdowns of various kinds among the workers resulting in controversy and division.
Added to this we have examples of those who pretended to be true believers in Jesus Christ but came into the churches – not to worship – but to satisfy their own needs. Some of the Christians fell into sins of gross immorality. There were also false teachers, false prophets, and false apostles who pretended to be ministers of God but lied for monetary gain or to draw away disciples after themselves.
True believers came together to sing God’s praises, worship, read the Holy Scriptures, and pray. Yes, those who received the “filling” of the Holy Spirit spoke in tongues as the Spirit gave them utterance!
The problems in the churches, the pretenders, and false ministers never stopped God from pouring out the Holy Spirit upon His seeking people, and DID NOT INVALIDATE the wonderful manifestations of God’s presence. The gospel spread and the churches grew.
There are now OVER 64 million Christians world wide who are members of – or worship in – churches that believe in the Holy Spirit manifestation of speaking in tongues. I personally am part of one organization called the “World Wide Assemblies of God Fellowship” which unites 64,000,000 people around the world but there are other groups with different names following the same faith. We are often called Pentecostals because the world recognized what we have is what the first disciples received on the Day of Pentecost in Acts 2 and slapped that name on us!
So my friend please do not speak lightly of “tongues” or mock something you do not understand. When you do it not only offends many sincere God loving people. It is a sin against God. I could tell you of great calamity that has fallen upon people who have done this and upon their families.
You are dealing with something very real.
I pray God will not lay this sin to your charge. If you repent our God will abundantly pardon.
Sincerely, Rev. Donald Hill. Pentecostal Evangelist.
dear Reverend, I’m sure our Lord understands all languages so why speak in “tongues” that can only serve to set you apart from other human beings, not God! Some people struggle to speak in plain English but I prefer that and leave the rest to the almighty Father.
Everytime God test those Christians they falling short instead of helping your brother u distance yourself!
u must be more dotish than Mr. Thomas yourself. You as well seems to need the Lord in your life!!!
@IluvmyPm – Who told you this man is really a spiritual brother? If these allegations are true about this man, then I would like to know which spirit you think he is following.
Not everyone who professes the name of God is really what they claim to be eh.
VOL was well within its rights and did the correct thing to dissociate itself from this ‘strange character’. The scriptures encourage Christians to be wise as serpents…
He did enough damage in Grenada
http://thenewtoday.gd/local-news/2013/07/03/100-000-00-missing/
I want to set up a church to take the money from those silly christians. Once you mention the name of God they will empty their wallets for you.
Senseless comment since none of the churches are affiliated with this event neither is VOL. and hardly any tickets have been sold.
Are you serious?
true say
check me when u starting
Don’t forget those that already open their church, and they there milking their members, and living large while some members are distressed financially. All they telling their members is ‘the more you give, the bigger your blessing will be.’ Ha!! Some still waiting for that blessing after many years.
Do not be silly! Not all of them will be so stupid to give you in the name of religion! You cannot purchase the Word of God.
I am a proud member of the Catholic Church. Note, if you go to that Church, you give what you can afford. They never dictate to you what to give. This is the manner in every Catholic Church around the world.
Coincidentally, I also heard it this evening on the US Catholic Radio on a Call-In Show. The host was responding to a woman who called in and said she had a concern about not being able to give in Church. This was not the topic but some people ask certain questions which are on their mind and which bother them.
She was advised accordingly – give what you can. If you cannot give, do not feel guilty. It is almsgiving. God knows her means. Those who can give, give as much as they can. Those who cannot give much, give what they can. If they cannot give, they will not be hated and told to give and thrown out of the Church. Thank God for this Church which, in these times of the Great Apostasy, some people do not appreciate. They rather follow false prophets who will bilk them.
Lmao!!!
Is the comment a joke
You want to set up a church to take God’s money my friend. God is going to punish and curse you and your generation even before you start. The fact that you have said this publicly is a sign of pronouncing a curse on you and your generation. If you don’t ask God to forgive you for this public announcement now he will stroke you with sickness and poverty. be careful my friend make sre you repent. This is serious
Remember Skerrit say God is good all the time and all the time God is good they vote him just like that, guess not all conmen getting away using God name
FYI the promotors/ organizer never claimed to be a Christian. Anyone can organize a concert.
READ sir you will understand why anyone with common sense would back-up from such a person
http://thenewtoday.gd/local-news/2013/07/03/100-000-00-missing/
@ lluvmypm am sitting there thinking what u would have said if it was kairi he was on and this had happen u all would say birds of a feather,now is Q u all mum lol.
Guess that one not gona make it
You deserve thumbs down. He was not badly treated. If he is hungry and wants food he should be fed.
He posed as an illegitimate preacher. He is a thief and was arrested. They did right to distance themselves from him.
Read the writings of St. Paul and others. He has put them to shame. Reject him! Have nothing to do with him. Let him mingle with people of his type.