Dominica’s newly appointed Chief Scout Commissioner John Bonti Liverpool says his first task would be to continue the process of eliminating drug and alcohol abuse among the youth in Dominica.
The Grand Bay born scout leader takes over from Edward Henderson, who has been elevated to the position of vice president of the National Scout Council and National Leader Trainer.
Liverpool told Dominica News Online that the establishment of a scout troop in every primary school on the island will also be on the top of his agenda.
“We also want to reduce the use of drug use and abuse in schools and deviance in general, with an aim to develop mental, physical and spiritual life of the young people,” he said.
Liverpool, who was invested as a scout at the St Patrick’s Church in Grand Bay in August of 1967, said that he is hoping to work in closer collaboration with the National Drug Prevention Unit on the island.
In 1987, he served as deputy leader of the contingent that represented Dominica at the 9th Caribbean Jamboree in Barbados, and was also camp chief of the highly successful 5th Caribbean Cuboree in 1988.
Liverpool additionally held the positions of sub-camp chief at the 10th Caribbean Jamboree in 1994, and camp chief at the Organisation of the Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Camp the same year.
Meantime, President of the Dominica Scout Association has described Liverpool as one who had served with distinction as the honorary secretary of the National Scout Council, district commissioner of the Southern District and executive commissioner for many years.
A formal ceremony at the State House to install him into his new position is scheduled for May 02, 2010.
– DNO Correspondent
Yes Chief, you did it. I am proud and congratulate you on such a post. You earn every bit of it. I will support you all the way in what ever way i can.. I too making name in TT in scouting. Your work is bearing friut, so smile with you head up.
May the Lord shine upon you all the days of your life. If he is on your side who can be agaist you not even thost who cast their remarks in a negative way.
PEACE
Yes I,…real positive vibes… right on track Bonti… don’t worry about the negative ones…I am really proud to read this…Bless
Congratulations to Bonti on his new position. Bonti and scouting back in the 80s in the area I can remember – this is what I hope scouting gets back to be and more
Way to go Bonti!! Let’s get moving and thanks. .
Congratulations Bonti,
You deserved that high rank position.I remember being a cub and you were a serious Scout.
Hey Bonti how does ting go again.! A scout is to be trusted.2 A scout is loyal and friendly.
Big up your self.
Garford George
Bonty Iam personally VERY proud of you and your achievement/s. The sky is the limit my friend, I knw that you’ve come a long way but I tell you that you BEST days are not behind you but ahead of you. I have worked along side you and you capacity is LIMITLESs, go ahead and be the best you can be. To your detractors.critics i say, “he who is without fault, throw the first stone”! I always learnt that it is in your best interest to laugh last…. Be patient my friend the master is not finished with you yet for you are still a work in progress!
Your country needs ya…..
ONE LOVE!
congratulations on your achievement. never give up. it has been a long and hard road. my support to you in our undertakings.
Some of us just can’t help ourself and can’t refrain from negativity. Instead of commending the man on turning his life around and using his past experiences to help others, we choose instead to display our own ignorance by ridicule and scorn.
Nevertheless Bonti, we know you are above all this and we send our hearty congratulations on ALL of your achievements. Good luck in this new role and may Jah blessings rain down upon you!
Need a job.excuse me while I light my spliff.
…Wondering what is he going to address….Do not drink all leave some for me young men.
Congrats Bonti …. I know you will have a great and positive influence on our youth.
God’s Blessing to you in your endeavours.
p.s. Aunty would be proud and is smiling down on you from above.
– Your Cousin Kim
And Getting older too, Bonti – an aluma of the St Mary’s Academy also. Good going, Bonti, keep it up.