UPDATE: Dr. Thomson Fontaine released without charge; to review legal options

Fontaine (right) with attorney Gildon Richards after his release

The Police in Dominica, after almost five hours of questioning, have released opposition United Workers Party (UWP) senator Dr. Thomson Fontaine.

He was first taken into custody by the police on Sunday February 12, 2017, around 2:00 pm and brought to Police Headquarters for questioning. He was released around 6:00 pm on that day with instructions to return at 9:00 am on February 13, 2017 for further questioning.

Moments after his release on Monday, Fontaine told jubilant and cheering supporters who had gathered and camped outside Police Headquarters, that the police are alleging he incited people to overthrow the Skerrit administration and he has denied the accusations.

Those assembled under the burning sun erupted in chats of “Skerrit must go, Skerrit must go…Skerrit must go” as he was released.

Fontaine with supporters

As he walked through the police erected barricade with his lawyer Gildon Richards, Dr. Fontaine raised both hands in the air as a sign of victory and told the people that he was released with “no charge.”

“After some four to five hours of questioning, I was let go without any charge. There is nothing that this government has on me…these were all trumped up charges,” he said.

He explained what took place.

“They first accused me of attempting to overthrown Roosevelt Skerrit; they accused me of paying people to burn places during the protest on February 7, 2017, without a shred of evidence. All those accusations were made against me…all false and they’ve decided that they have nothing to go on and so they released me without any charge,” Dr. Fontaine stated.

He said that he adopted the same approach as he did the day before and answered no questions.

“They continued to ask me questions and I gave them no answers…I adopted the same stance of February 12, 2017 and refused to answer any of the questions posed to me…I told them I was not guilty of any charge and was not going to answer to any questions,” he remarked.

Fontaine also said he will be reviewing his legal options since the accusations are severe.

“It cannot be that the government can tarnish your good name in the international community. It cannot be the government can accuse me of something I know absolutely nothing about,” he remarked.

Members of the opposition UWP confer before Fontaine’s release
Police maintained a heavy presence in the area

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102 Comments

  1. February 14, 2017

    For a truth …Politics is worse than terrorism …Terrorism from the muslim extremist is more- or – less located in the middle east and part of Africa…however political terrorism is all over the globe and it’s a mess world over… It’s for that very reason that I do not understand when some folks called themselves christians, GOD’s followers,get themselves entangle in such mess…
    How sad men and women world over are still so dye hard putting their all into Presidents,Prime Ministers,Kings,Queens,Emperors etc expecting them too bring about the milk and honey lands…no people you all are just fools…You all will never find it in Caesar’s kingdom…( politics I call Caesar’s doctrine )…
    What you all are badly in search of can only be found in one Kingdom..The Kingdom of JEHOVAH..and those that truly found IT, this nonsense that’s going on in Dominica and the world over has no effect on their lives…May GOD help you all…

  2. Citizenship for sale
    February 14, 2017

    Unfortunately Dominica got to the point where the Police service has become an enemy of state and behaves like a security firm that is hired to protect the interest of the individual or company that hired the. If they were interested in the state the first thing they would do is bring Skerrit in for questioning because they should know there are questions he and only he can answer. Then they would bring in Dr. Darroux to tell us about his recent trip. But again it\’s a security firm put in place to protect the labor party and their interest. Shame on all of them

  3. Love my country Dominica.
    February 14, 2017

    P.m. Skerries about that over throw thing.you said the opposition was attempting to over throw the government. Did they carry weapons? First arrested was Dr.Christian then Dr.Fontaine. I wander who’s next? That reminds me of South Africa.. Lovely island. But disgusting of what is happening down their. Oh Dominica the land of beauty. The land of bananas grapefruit, and mangoes. Lovely island. So many people hate each other because of politics. Thats painting a bad image on the island.this is hurting the country. I pray that one day we will all unite and forget about this stupid politics thing. Stupsoops!,!!

  4. TITIWI UNDER BLU BUS AGAIN
    February 14, 2017

    FINGAZ YOU PWEE WE.
    Dem man give you ROPE

  5. Labourite gone against
    February 13, 2017

    Said Dr Thompson the Grandfond man had a tough one yesterday but Jehvovah God put an angel over him. Be strong, keep a firm meditation Dr, one day things must get better. Don’t give up….
    God is always on the side of Truth. Dr Thompson is on the side of truth… Light overcoming Darkness. Speaking truth to power.
    Lennox, Angelo, Dr Christian, Danny Lugay and the rest of the crew with the host of Diaspora intellectuals are on the winning side.
    No matter what labour do, there days are numbered cause truth n justice will win..
    Right now, Dr Fontaine, the wise man from the east, must say like Jesus, Father forgive them police, critics n detractors for they know not wat they do…. All those labour cronies who were asking for the Grandfond man neck, talk now nah, talk now. No charge, no case.
    Team Dominica having the last laugh. One day a certain Dr might get his day with justice n Truth.
    God bless the Blue army n movement for change….

  6. Da Calling
    February 13, 2017

    Thompson, you have to take Skerrit and the police commissioner to court for damages that you suffered. Sue the pants off them, because you should not let this pass without sending a strong message to Skerritt.
    One more thing, we and our supporters should NOT wait until the next election to get Skerritt out of office. Lead the way , let us beat the iron in shape while it is hot.
    Skerritt must Go!

  7. Roseau
    February 13, 2017

    Thompson , you are my hero! You did what most big men in Dominica have not done, you stared down Skerro and his Hench men in their eyes.
    So many big men in Da talk the talk in rum shops but none of the want to walk the walk , for this sir I applaud you. More of us need to follow in your foot steps.

  8. Massacre
    February 13, 2017

    We should not wait until elections to get Skerrit out of office , because by that time Dominicans will forget and forgive Skerrit for what he put us through . So I say let us keep holding rallies and demonstrations to keep the pressure on Tony and Skerritt.
    They have to leave office sooner better than later.
    Let us all chant ” Skerritt must Go!”

  9. The Truth Be Told - Original
    February 13, 2017

    He said he is not guilty and refused to answer questions. This is why he was released with no charges, “for now.”.
    Fontaine resided in the US and knows all about the Fifth Amendment. His attorney obviously told him to kept quiet. Reason for this is so that he does not incriminate himself. This does not mean he is not guilty of trying to overthrow the government. He and his gang have projected their disdain for the PM.
    They called that Tuesday “D-DAY.” Why?
    Fontaine, you cannot fool everyone. The intentions were evident. Why did they try to drive the truck toward the financial center? Were it not for the Police they would have driven there.
    He would not have been called to the Police Station if they were not aware that he played some part in it.
    His not replying to the questions does not exonerate him. Fontaine, it is not yet all over for you even though you are released. People have been charged for a crime even though they do not open their mouths.

  10. uk Dominican
    February 13, 2017

    Dr fontaine you must take the government to court for harassment if not you will look weak in the eyes of all descent Dominican at home and overseas

    • anonymous2
      February 13, 2017

      That is a waste of time and money.

    • My 2 Cents
      February 14, 2017

      I know you UWP followers are not the brightest crayons in the pack but think for once. How can he take the government to court when don’t matter how much he and the rest of the UWP carbal try to twist the stories he know what he was brought in for is real. Wake up, get hooked on phonics and stop being played a fool. Stop being fooled by the fake news UWP creates.

  11. Neg
    February 13, 2017

    Dr. Thomson Fontaine you studied hard to obtain that title, keep your head up, even if you were imprisoned it would not be a shame because you know and we the people know you are innocent, but it will be a disgrace when fake Dr.s go to jail all the distraction is to buy time.

    • TITIWI UNDER BLU BUS AGAIN
      February 14, 2017

      Speak English. You confused or what?

    • Dominican
      February 14, 2017

      And up to now he cannot find a job or employ himself? Question that

    • My 2 Cents
      February 14, 2017

      They really say is sort people alone that following UWP eh. He study so hard and he cannot get a job no where. No where in Dominica or the rest of the Caribbean. I mean honestly man. Wake up, get hooked on phonics and stop being fooled by the UWP carbal. Stop being played a fool with all their fake news they create and realize UWP is nothing more than a full team of lazy failures who have achieved NOTHING in their sad, pathetic life.

  12. Observing
    February 13, 2017

    @gracefulandwiseliving forElohim…you see how bias you all red dragons are. During the dual passport case, you red twisters were saying how could the opposite take Skerrit to court and want him to reveal his passsport to incriminate himself; why the opposition wants Skerrit to prove their case for them. The same questions could be asked in this situation. Skerrit was so sure that an overthrown was planned, he made mentioned of it during his speech to the nation; Per Skerrit, his intelligence informed him…so why now the intellligence cannot present its evidence to the police; why is Dr. Thompson who has to present evidence on himself? The police arrested a man and want to the man to incriminate himself. In police work arrests are made on probable cause or based on evidence not based on suspicion, speculation,
    hearsay and inadequate data. Dr. Thompson was in his right to remain silent; it is the police that has to
    prove their allegstions, not him.

  13. legit
    February 13, 2017

    Judges Rules… Rules No 1..is generally initiated on information received or on suspicion and covers the gathering of information where a person might be taken into custody although no charge has been laid.
    The Police is guided by rules.

  14. Dante Jones
    February 13, 2017

    “… the police are alleging he incited people to overthrow the Skerrit administration and he has denied the accusations.

    Those assembled under the burning sun erupted in chats of “Skerrit must go, Skerrit must go…Skerrit must go” as he was released.”

    Wait – what?

    • ye yep
      February 14, 2017

      hahahahahahahaha choke choke hahahahahha
      too funny

  15. TITIWI UNDER BLU BUS AGAIN
    February 13, 2017

    I SMELL A DIRTY RAT.TWO DAYS OF QUESTIONS YOUR AVOKAR THEREAND YOU STILL NOT ANSWERING.
    THE CHARGES COMING SOON D BEST OF D BEST THATS questioning you. No need to jump and wave. The authorities have information and it is early days. Why do you think that the USA resident intelligence corps issued a major security directive to ROSS UNIVERSITY STUDENTS ? They dont just issue such. This is no joke.

  16. Dr Clayton Shillingford
    February 13, 2017

    Thomson I think it would be appropriate to name who questioned you..In matters like this it is generally not a good idea to allow or participate in anonymity..
    I also support your decision to aggressively proceed with legal action..Since Tony Astaphan has taken unto himself such high visibility in all these cases I await to see what he has to say about these recent developments..

    • Toto
      February 13, 2017

      The best captains are always on the quayside. Clayton I know you mean well but this is Thomsons’s case. Let him handle it please, he knows what he is doing.

    • February 14, 2017

      I agree Dr. Fontaine we are with you we are encouraging you to take legal action against the police and Skerrit, lets pay them with the same coin.. Dominicans do not even read or listen to Tony Astaphan he was not an elected official and he cannot speak for the office of the Prime Minister .

    • Dominican
      February 14, 2017

      And here I was thinking you knew something about law since you have a DR but it seems is only DR things you know stupes

    • Rupert Sorhaindo
      February 14, 2017

      Dr. Shillingford, surely you are not suggesting that the police do not have the legal authority to bring someone in for questioning if they have reason to believe that that individual may be able to assist them in their investigation of a crime? And what pray would be the purpose of Fontaine giving the name of his interrogator? For retribution?
      And BTW, Fontaine has stated that he refused to answer any of the questions posed to him by his interrogators. Can one assume that he was in fact “pleading the fifth” – which in the USA would mean that a “suspect” would not wish to have his words used against him in a court of law!
      And Dr. Shillingford may I remind you that Fontaine threatened to take legal action against Senior Counsel
      and several others including myself, several years ago in connection with words spoken and written about his and your involvement in the DAAS “Transfergate” and “Landgate” scandals. We are still waiting!

      • Really
        February 14, 2017

        Hearing from people that I’ve admired all my life stoop so low…is just disappointing. And for what? Money? To protect a selected few continue to carry out corrupt practices?

      • mofared skrit
        February 15, 2017

        The Rupee has always been a low and devalued currency… i am not surprised :lol: :lol: :lol:

  17. February 13, 2017

    “There is nothing that this government has on me…these were all trumped up charges,” he said” News Article

    Fontaine I believe that this statement is a bit over spoken, in that you claimed to have not answered any questions on both questioning period. No one will say yes “I did it”, and cause themselves to be found guilty.

    You seem to have said that you took the “5th Amendment” to avoid incriminating yourself, so then the police could not charge you, with anything. But does that mean that they have nothing on you? They just do not have witnesses. So then, be sure that the next time you will be charged for both this time and the next time you are caught. God is watching! .

    • TITIWI UNDER BLU BUS AGAIN
      February 13, 2017

      Who is king Dass fooling ? Not me not you no one .

      • %
        February 13, 2017

        I have nothing to do with Dass.I have everything to concern myself with our passport that’s being sold to crooks and criminals,including one who lived at Morne Daniel…The Punkab LIAR,is now exposed for what he is.LIAR!

      • James Christopher
        February 14, 2017

        How much did you put ìn Dass?

    • %
      February 13, 2017

      This address Skerrit made re the overthrowing of his government with a hifi truck was the most shameful,and mischievous piece ever made by a PM anywhere in the Caribbean..Thing is he can’t muzzle the people who want answers. LOVE YOU DR FONTAINE.. Stand firm Dr Fontaine…Good has defeated evil!

      • mamzel
        February 14, 2017

        I would to take this opportunity and say “SHAME” on all the trade Unions on the island. You have yet to take a stance on the issues which concerns us. What the union leaders back in 1979 shut down the country for back then is chicken feed to what is happening now , and you guys are like ostrich (head in sand). These Union Leaders -have been sold to the highest bidder and are not concern with the welfare and progress of their members. They have received – 0-0-0% increase in salary and they are ok with that. I am withdrawing my union membership – i don’t need any union to represent me. They are not able to represent and fight for me. HOUSE SLAVES they’ve become. You can keep your union i don’t need you

    • don coleon
      February 13, 2017

      I hate dominica and hate linton and the uwp and labour. They all
      lstinking up the countr spreading hate to.

    • anonymous2
      February 13, 2017

      Don’t you know that you generally keep your mouth shut if you are arrested and only say something on the advice of a lawyer who is present during your questioning.

    • You need to shut up, and be quiet ;since you are the least among the apostles eh!

      When last you got paid from Skerrit, since he bought you with an electronic mother’s day card he sent you more than two years ago, since then you are chopping up Lennox, now you are attacking Thomson!

      I told you already you have no shame!

    • February 14, 2017

      Why the Government refusing to allow the case they have against Dr.Fontaine it’s around six years plus so what a you saying, you can blow hot air but just cannot stick they let him go and so he return to helping his people. We are waiting to see who will be the next individual to be picked
      There are some good policemen and they should not allow their leader to us them because he haven got the back bone to say NO to Skerrit., these policemen should ban together and walk off the job because they don’t have confident in the operation of the force.

  18. Tj
    February 13, 2017

    It is time for the leadership to admit their wrong doings. Dr. Fountaine should immediately file a lawsuits against thos who falsely detain him, harassment t and pre emotive strike. They want to prevent him from being a parliamentary representative.

    • TITIWI UNDER BLU BUS AGAIN
      February 13, 2017

      Stupid
      How a question an accusation . Stupes. Too much hot air.

  19. Frank Talker
    February 13, 2017

    I was driving and caught a little piece of a terrible address the PM was giving to his goons. He stated that firearms were used against the Police last Tuesday. My question is whether anyone has been charged for this offence. Where are he guns Skerrit spoke about? Why wasn’t anyone charged and brought before the Courts? Or is this just another lie by the Son of Drakon?

  20. SD
    February 13, 2017

    I do not know who is guilty of what, I do not care which party is in power as i believe it makes little difference until the people’s mentality changes. What i do know for sure when people keep using the word democracy is this, in most western nations, some of the language and rhetoric that has been going on in the last two months is “Incitement to Violence” Make no doubt about it. It needs to stop, on both sides. I can tell you i am sat here in the UK ad Dominican man with family in Dominica and I am scared. Not so much for them as they are far removed from all tis. But I am scared for Dominica. The opposition needs to make it’s case on more issues than just one, it needs to demand an inquiry, it also needs to respect the outcome of it and respect who ever conducts it, so does the people as we are too cynical and distrusting. But most importantly it needs to fight with hearts and minds. Not blunt instruments.

  21. Mosquito 1
    February 13, 2017

    Don’t you worry Thomson Fontaine every dog has it day, who laught last laugh best take note of that.

  22. Faceup
    February 13, 2017

    SUE THE GOVERNMENT BOOM!

  23. Eliza
    February 13, 2017

    D/can just keep calm. Peaceful protest. How long, not long. Stay cool. God bless Dominica.

  24. Righteous
    February 13, 2017

    I’m I missing something here? First an article was published: “Breaking News: Police Released Dr. Thompson Fontaine”, now “Dr. Thomson Fontaine released without charge; to review legal options.” My question: Was Dr. Fontaine arrested or was he brought in for questioning? Fontaine is now alleging that he was accused of attempting to overthrow the Government of Dominica and that he is exploring his legal options. Does the police, in the execution of their law enforcement duties, have the right to question Fontaine, or anyone for that matter, to either obtain evidence or determine their involvement in the destruction of businesses in Roseau? When questioned by the police he decided to remain silent most likely on advise from his lawyer. Did he remain silent for fear of incriminating himself or others, or did he remain silent in a stance of defiance of the system? Just trying to get a clear picture of the events and circumstances before making any assumptions or jumping to…

    • TITIWI UNDER BLU BUS AGAIN
      February 13, 2017

      Fingaz too ahfwayah

  25. LaPlaine Observer
    February 13, 2017

    Accusing someone of attempting to overthrow the Government is a serious charge. So why didn’t they detain him if they had evidence? Obviously, these allegations are false and it is a continuing effort to tarnish the reputation of the UWP members. Thompson should examine his options and SUE the Government for libel.

  26. February 13, 2017

    It is just a matter of time before the geuine and sincere police officers will demonstate that they are not the puppet and political arm of the labor party .Skerrit and Blackmore is causing our police to look bad and lose respect inthe eyes of their counter parts regionally and internationally .He alone and his passport selling cliques who are getting rich.

    • St joe massive
      February 14, 2017

      Silver bird short ur face it was the Uwp that disrespect the police offices

  27. Youth
    February 13, 2017

    More voets for Workers!!!!

    Not me AGAIN with Skerrit.

    • Toto
      February 13, 2017

      Right on my boy. I don’t care if it its workers ,labour people,welcome too I respect them but one thing is sure , we mus get rid of that Skerrit guy. He is poison and giving all of us a bad reputation and boy, i don’t want to be on that NEP thing for the rest of my life, you know what I mean.

  28. %
    February 13, 2017

    I have never heard of such garbage.A stalled hifi truch being used to overthrow an evil government..I hope the good Dr has grounds to sue!You dont koke with evil men Dr Fontaine!

  29. KID ON THE BLOCK
    February 13, 2017

    UWP and SUPPORTERS, Stop this hostility for a while and let’s have a civilized conversation. You ask for Skerrit to go(which will never, ever happen) and let someone else run the country. Who is that person you all really have in mind? Not Lennox Linton for sure(because he will never, ever be PM of sweet Dominica)! Be civilized when answering, ok?! shoot…..

  30. Anonymous
    February 13, 2017

    Yes, yes, yes, freedom come!!

  31. %
    February 13, 2017

    I can only hope that you can now sue the LIARS..That overthrow thing was a made up LIE from the pit hell.It’s an attempt to shut up the opposition, but this SHALL not work.

  32. Doom and Gloom
    February 13, 2017

    Isn’t there anything positive happening in Dominica politics?

  33. February 13, 2017

    My Police brothers and sisters you should not fall prey to any type of action that will forever tarnish the once proud image of the Commonwealth of Dominica Police Force do not abandon your mandate to ”prevent crime” and follow the likes of political despots whom our present political leadership seem to want to emulate. To accuse an opposition of plotting to taking over a Government other than the ballot is a serious allegation; but to behave like the Government of Venezuela by locking up persons of descent is counter productive and will not improve your image and confidence among the populace.

    • St joe massive
      February 14, 2017

      Gabriel st jean u have the nave Man U did worst than that in ur time bro u think we forget u u knew in ur heart the Uwp try un seat the government it just did not work

  34. DA
    February 13, 2017

    I am so frustrated with this nonsense, only in Dominica.
    I can’t understand how Dominicans reach to this stage in their lives

    • anonymous2
      February 13, 2017

      This is what ignorance gives you.

  35. February 13, 2017

    Well we can all see that Roosevelt Skerrit is a desperate man, a man who knows by now that his days in Government are NUMBERD. I said in an earlier article that Dominica will soon be come a’ STATE OF BLOOD” The fact that opposition leaders are being harassed by the police, because they are shedding light on the corruptions that are taking place is a massive problem to Roosevelt Skerrit and his regime, There fore they have two options open to them which they used to silence the opposition LAW SUIT, AND POLICE HARRASEMENT. Don’t worry folks we must stand up for what we believe is right and we will do so until the final whistle is blown on Roosevelt Skerrit and his oppressive Regime. Hold on tight help is on its way deliverance is near. If the Commissioner of Police is stupid enough to be swayed by Skerrit, he too will have to go with Skerrit. That is so true it is a fact.

  36. yardie
    February 13, 2017

    yeah man I would run up all them protest organizater an take them in for questioning because without this so call meeting you wouldn’t have all the vanderlizen that took place on Tuesday ty to

    • indira Ghandi
      February 13, 2017

      hich school did you attend?
      Do you have any understanding of what is going on the country?

  37. time has told
    February 13, 2017

    They should have brought that protest they had outside the station to in front the Financial Center. they would have never expected it, but keep it peaceful no violence.

  38. time has told
    February 13, 2017

    It has begun. Now, what are the rules of contesting a general election if you have a police record or are in litigation for certain offenses? would that disqualify you from going up for elections? I believe that thompson should sue the state for wrongful arrest without any charges as well as emotional damage and degredation of his character.

  39. Whereas there was no crime committed, there cannot be any charge! Carbon acted on Skerrit’s lie when he said members of the UWP, and DFP who love him so much went to the police, and reported some sort plot between the UWP, and the DFP to overthrow him.

    I suspect the insurgence who plotted to overthrow Skerrit are little green men: extraterrestrials from out of space, who planed to drive down from space, and stall their truck smack in front of Skerrit and capture him, and take him back to space with them!

    Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahah!

    You see, what they did to Fontaine is called harassment, and false arrest. Unless Skerrit and Carbon can legally prove they suspected fountain involved into something illegal with evidence to prove that the arrest was justified, Fountain should file a law suit against the State, and police for false arrest!

    There are situations even for murder when police can detain some for 48 hours, and let them go, but there must be…

    • Informed
      February 13, 2017

      In case you did not know….. breaches of the peace, vandalism, malicious damage and the list goes on are all criminal acts or putting it bluntly, crimes. When a crime is committed the police has the authority to take into custody anyone whom they suspect to be a party to the commission of the crime for questioning. If there is not enough evidence to formally charge that individual they would release and continue their investigations. A mere release does not mean there was no offence committed by the individual; not enough evidence to prefer charges thus far into the investigation.

      • This is not in communism or Nazi Germany where as soon as something happen the dictators would say round up the usual suspects you see!

        I understand what you are trying to say, but in Thomson, Lennox, and Luga situation that is political victimization, and false imprisonment!

        There are consequences for police doing false arrest, and false imprisonment, holding people against their will!

      • anonymous2
        February 13, 2017

        Though some evidence may be ‘created.’

    • Man bites Dogs
      February 13, 2017

      @ Francisco, you are in the US shooting out your big ugly face like a jackass no wonder your life is trouble by Tragedies like a gutter rat, spreading your vermin every day on DNO you are sad old man and a big time lier going on like a hyenas this is you ha ha Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha! bloody ediot.

      • Responding to you is like dignifying a dog, squatting to the ground defecating, the same as when you are squatting over one of those deep pit hole Skerrit gave to fill with dirty water and feces.

        I do not dignify dogs, and other animals lower than I am!

    • Dominican
      February 14, 2017

      He would first have to be arrested to claim false arrest eh. I thought the brilliants Francisco would know that. Anybody can be taken for questioning. The people u call fools end up wiser than you cuz you head is too bloated.

      • Why do stupid people like you have to open your mouth proving to yourself how stupid you are! The article said Fountain was arrested, and release, and you that idiot who cannot read talking carp about he has to be arrested for there to be false arrest?

        What happen to your comprehension of the English Language?

        I know patios is a second language in Dominica, however, when I attended elementary in Welsey; the British curriculum did not contain patios, and since I am from Wesley, where we do not indulge in patios I am sorry, I cannot help you; now if wish that I teach you some broken English the Wesley kind, you could well understand, and experience my brilliancy.

        And make no mistake about it; I am brilliant!

  40. Truth be told
    February 13, 2017

    Political intimidation …the oldest technique in democracy to hang on to power…

    The chips will fall where they will and sure they shall!!

    • Moii
      February 13, 2017

      you mean in dictatorship?

    • TITIWI UNDER BLU BUS AGAIN
      February 13, 2017

      steupes

    • St joe massive
      February 14, 2017

      Bro just take u guys time and Waite for election what’s the rush allu going to die if u guys don’t come in to power by the ballot. Or is bucz u guys know it will never happen

  41. Doc. Love
    February 13, 2017

    So far everyone has condemned the mini riot on Tuesday. Skeritt has received a certain amount of sympathy from his Laborites and community leaders. The arrest of Doctor Fontaine was to have done the same thing, a riot, as their were three tourist ships in port. What better way to curb the political pressure and at the same time look good in the eyes on the Americans. Later blame the disorder on his favorite partner , Lennox Linton. Unfortunately, it backfired, the supporters of the Doctor behaved magnificently. Skeritt can arrest as many members and supporters of the UWP as he wants ,this international problem facing Dominica will not go away, unless he resigns. What Skeritt does not understand, the riots of 1979 were of a local nature, but the problems now facing Dominica, involve America, China, Greece, Iran, crooks and vagabons. If Skeritt gets out of this one without serious repercussions, according to deceased Blople, the man is a magician.

  42. dayandnight vision
    February 13, 2017

    Do so doesn’t like so. All you alone to accuse

  43. rgonline
    February 13, 2017

    Even those who are entrusted with law and order in the country, they are now being affected with the bad politics on both sides of our politics

  44. rgonline
    February 13, 2017

    Too much politics, bitterness, hatred and power on both sides are destroying the people and country. How long will this continue? If all concerned, do not stop for a few minutes, think of the good of the country, this land will be consumed by hatred. Think Dominicans, think before we talk and act! Our words and actions have consequences that might outlive us.

  45. RAS B
    February 13, 2017

    What a pitiful situation! All is generally well that ends well and I note Dr Skeritt took my advice from last evening. Well done sir but this unfortunate incident has the world watching. It would seem that you need to get to Mr Blackmore ears and invite restraint. Firstly there was Dr Christian, then Dr Fontaine, who is next Dr Skerritt? or do you only deal with the Doctors, trying to show who is boss!! Mr Edward Seagar of recent Jamaica’s (Prime Minister) fame use to claim that there is only one ‘Dan’ (Don that is Jamaican expression for bad boy who demands respect through what ever means necessary). Are you Dr Skerrit saying the same thing that there is only one Don in Dominica and no one should test you or else you will call out the police force on them!! In 1979 Patrick John tried the same thing and we all know what happened, are we therefore hearing the death knells of your administration?

  46. DomiChina
    February 13, 2017

    Sir any legal battle that is initiated now is only going to hurt the State that is already hurt. Do the honorable thing and rise above that. You know this is a direct attack on the opposition who is fighting for transparency. However, if you can prove that a single individual or groups of individuals have caused you to be publicly humiliated, then of course, institute legal actions against them for defamation of character.

  47. nonamegal
    February 13, 2017

    Ok enough of this political back and forth. Let’s focus on something else…anyone have a Dear Bella issue?

  48. Esau & Jacob-Gen. 25-28
    February 13, 2017

    The story of Jacob and Esau is very applicable to us in Dominica. As you know, the blessing was Esau’ but because of greed, selfishness, and shortsightedness, he sold it to Jacob. Because of that Esau lived a very bitter life

    Come Tomorrow Tuesday JACOB will be opening his BRAND NEW INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT in St. Vincent. Since Jacob tricked ESAU again with the airport, I bet my life that ESAU will no where close to be seen.

    Jacob is now celebrating while Esau continues to pass his rage , anger, and bitterness on us and arresting all good men as if is they that told him to sell passport.

  49. Black woman
    February 13, 2017

    My GOD Dominica is really pappy show

    • indira Ghandi
      February 13, 2017

      Dominica is on its worse decline.
      I am sorry to say that but it will only get worse before it gets better.

  50. Mongoose gang
    February 13, 2017

    So what was the reason for the arrest?

    • anonymous2
      February 13, 2017

      This is a witch hunt.

  51. YungMusician
    February 13, 2017

    I hope that the people that were saying that Skerrit ordered his arrest/questioning are gonna now say he ordered his release also. :-D :lol:

  52. Dominica
    February 13, 2017

    Skerrit is just trying to install fear in citizens, BUT we will not relent, we will not give up the fight #skerritmustgo

    • St joe massive
      February 14, 2017

      If wishers was horse Uwp beggars would be riding that is allu u guys know skerrit go where plz get a life plp u know there is something u guys just not getting u did not vote for our pm so u can’t get him out

  53. FBI AGENT
    February 13, 2017

    “BREAKING NEWS: Dr. Thomson Fontaine released without charge” DNO that’s your breaking news?

    Well here is my BREAKING NEWS: Good men of very good reputation are being harassed by Dominica police while Evil men,, Corrupt men,, and real criminals are being escorted by Dominica Police.

    But that too will soon change as the FBI will arrest the real criminals and all will see

    • indira Ghandi
      February 13, 2017

      It is time that the FBI STEPS IN.
      I KNOW SOME are beginning to shake in their pants and panties.
      Some are beginning to wet their u derwear.
      Some are having sleep,ess nights.
      Its coming,its coming.
      The end of the regime is near

  54. Kewl
    February 13, 2017

    What are they going to charge him with? he got inside info about the tankers etc but it is true. Do you know the amount of calls that came into DA yesterday? Behave all you selves ,this is bigger than we ever thought. You people forget where this man worked? still have his collegues and friends, watch it now.

  55. The Writing on the Wall
    February 13, 2017

    “And this is the writing that was inscribed: Mene, Mene, Tekel, and Parsin. 26 This is the interpretation of the matter: Mene, God has numbered[g] the days of your kingdom and brought it to an end”
    ; Daniel :5:26

    This episode reminds me of what I read in the book of Daniel 5. Pastor Griffin Daniel, Wilson, and the Evangelical Church should keep an immediate prayer meeting for Skerrit and see if they can interpret this inscription for him, and caution him of things to come because I know the FBI taking note of this writing on the wall

  56. Jane Dorsette
    February 13, 2017

    Amen to that Hooorayyyy !!!!!!!!!Do not feel intimidated by the scare tactics to divert all attention on the evil deeds of this administrations. Do not give up the fight for a good cause, we need our country back so it will not be further ruined by the DLP and other criminal around the World. DLP’s leaders objective is to get rich and maintain their luxurious lifestyle while poor people become dependent on the government. Its time to end the poverty, dependency In the country. An end to Criminal activities in government. We need more transparency and accountability. The time is now. Time for a change.

  57. May
    February 13, 2017

    Hi lord that was just to humiliate the man some bull

  58. Stupes !
    February 13, 2017

    Free Nelson Mandela … Free Dr. Thomson Fontaine :-D

  59. %
    February 13, 2017

    So the overthrow story whi h was contrived by those evil ones was a blatant lie?

  60. papa
    February 13, 2017

    Cid I feel sorry for u all pm have all u making u all like papishow

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