Justice Gertel Thom has set aside the subpoenas that would have compelled Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerritt and Education Minister Petter St. Jean to testify as part of the ongoing election petition matter, ruling that the two will not be required to give evidence in court.
Justice Thom also ruled that thirteen witness statements that were filed after the August 21 deadline will be admitted in court, that paragraph nine of Ronald Green’s witness testimony be struck out as hearsay, save for the first sentence and that the witness statements that spoke to information not included in the pleadings be admitted to trial.
The High Court could barely contain the tension and eventual, apparent overwhelming sense of satisfaction that erupted when court was adjourned for five minutes after the ruling was made. The decision by Justice Thom may have dealt a crucial blow to the United Worker’s party’s (UWP) case as much of it hinged on the testimony of the two. However, Senior Counsel Anthony Astaphan was not ready to declare victory after court adjourned this afternoon.
“It’s going to be a long case, we’re ready to continue and the Prime Minister and I are going to have discussions this afternoon as to the way forward tomorrow morning,” Astaphan said.
He was reluctant to put the matter to bed however indicating that although the subpoenas were set aside, the witness statements which have been allowed into evidence are still parts of the case that are yet to be dealt with.
Astaphan, who burst in tears when the ruling was made, stated, “Well, I really cannot make an assessment yet, because we spent the better part of the last week fighting on the basis of the subpoenas and the new witness statements that were filed. These witness statements have now been admitted into evidence. We need a chance to look at it, to read it before we can make a decision as to the strength or weakness of their case as opposed to our case, because we have always had confidence in our case. But I don’t want to come across like I’m pre-judging anything; it’s a matter for the judge to decide.”
He continued, “We’re obviously happy with the ruling, but it’s not a time for celebration. It’s a time for us to continue and fight this case through to the end.”
Meantime, Green, who was testifying as the trial continued this afternoon said that he had expected that the Prime Minister would have been allowed to testify, but declined to comment on the state of the case going forward.
Green is one of the petitioners along with Maynard Joseph against Skerritt and St. Jean.
Court has been adjourned until 9 am tomorrow.
The United Workers Party is asking the court to declare that both Skerrit and St Jean were illegally nominated before the 2009 general election because they held dual citizenship at the time.
The UWP must first elect a P.M in waiting before thinking of winning and being elected into government,we want leaders in Dominica,
not street thugs.
GO PM GO U’RE THE ONLY MAN THAT CAN DO SOMETHING FOR DOMINICA IN THIS HARD TIME!!!
It was the first time that all the members of parliament were together under one roof..minister, senators, elected representatives.
The Judge should have stayed away and Alix Boyd Knight should have walked in and said “Parliament is now in session.. you’ve been punked”. hahehehahehehe
I wont comment too much to this foolery, but how about we focus more on why people need to travel to different countries to get simple medical care. Why is it that we are not equipped enough to treat something as ancient as shingles, and people die unnecessarily because we do not have a MRI machine…isn’t that of graver concern than who is what citizen…there should be systems in place to check the validity of candidates before they are deemed such anyway.
I thought everyone in Dominica understood that the defendant cannot be forced to testify in the complainant’s case. I am surprised at the comments I am reading here.
Did anybody follow the Casey Anthony court case? everyone testified but one…
and where is that person now?…immajussayin.
that why i will not come back to dom place
dominican is the most a** people i every see in the wold tony in it 4 his own self dominica open your eye and andsee what going on look at our country and u still labour fock me
When the PM and his crew listen to Q95 he is afraid and cannot help it but respect the real passionate inteligent, selfless,full of common sense Dominicans,but when he looks at all of you who went to support his dishonest at the bayfront, Do you know what he thinks, boy these dumbasses,i can do to them what i please, they have sold their soul to me out of greed and even if they know that i did it, they do not care, they will say i did not do it; your PM is looking for absolute power,if he gets it , it will be down hill for you just as it will be for us,but we will not go down without a fight;
UWP supporters groovey bat and linton talk of justice, a man sits in parliament for 15 years with an american passport, he sidns agreements as an american citizen and a minister of education and they say nothing. Its wrong for Skerrit and and its ok for ron.Ron still says skerrit is illegal, was he legal…ask senoir counsel lennox l and QC groovey bat
Look politics… it just cah done. I am nearly fed up with it…yet it seems like it is the lifeblood of Dominica.
UWP called for the Court to help; when the Court rules..then they say the Judge is unfair, scared to make decisions, justice system not fair etc.
Labour looking for all little ways to escape on technicalities. Papa Astaphans is here to save the day and I must admit he does his research and puts holes in the cases brought against the Government. To even cry in the courtroom…wow… you can well understand how passionate the man is about staying in power.. he is indeed the behind the scenes PM or the next one in line.
Ron Green is one of the petitioners and comes on the stand and in a few minutes he is guilty of everything that he is accusing Skerrit of….dual citizenship from age 17 yet has sat in parliament for many years.
Skerrit may be popular but his leadership style, his seemingly humbleness is marred by subtle arrogance and working his own way and own style will only bring him down.
So, I watch and wait, not with baited breath though… ’cause the saga will continue.
I am Dominica.. are you? Love you my sweet country.
but why they have to be hiding like this?? thats all am saying.. if skreit says that he was not in the wrong then why was he holding his breath up till yesterday? you were elected to serve is he was for dominica no one would be forcing him to bring his documents to the public and the court, the same public you were elected by.
nothing to do with UWP and oposition because im neither
Everyone who is accused has a right to resist the accusations. The purpose of the court is not to find the truth. Let us remember that.
my god what is happening in DOMINICA,what is going on?i cannot believe that our people are so low,folish and shameless.tony astahphans your time is coming and i hope you will laugh and grin when it arrives.patriots of this beautiful country let us take this fight to a differnt level,if WORDS cannot do it then DEEDS must.i am tired with the talking let’s put these dictator bastards out of our country with force and if it have to be force of ARMS them so be it.God bless Dominica
DNO, do you allow these threats to be posted in a view that these people can be called in if there is some kind of UWP Violence?
lol wiki you fraid man?
You aint serious. You are not Godly, we are ll God’s children so are you. So watch your words, never dig a pit for your brother or sister you always fall in it. Try to get off that bitterness in you and do not preach violence it normally follow you. God bless Dominica
Do we see the big picture? We do not have a justice system!! No matter who sits there, the result will be the same because we only recruit those we can buy. Men with no balls!! They lack the testicular fortitude to stand up against a tyrant and an alien. Can someone explain to me why they are not REQUIRED to testify? They were REQUIRED to sign and swear to an oath and yet they are not required to testify? Then it is up to some people to decide whether the witness statements are true rather than getting the truth from the accused.
This case has already been won by the defendants. The rest is just a matter of formality. O ye with no conscience!!
It is a criminal matter to lie on oath.
Prior to the nomination day a full page warning was printed in the newspaper.
Warning the authorities that a crime was about to be committed.
Why ha ve the police and the DPP not investigated this crime?
If it was printed in the news that Hector John had dual citizenship and he was about to make a false declaration at nomination day, the electoral commission, the police and the DPP would have investigated and arrested him.
This case should not be private individuals against the state rather the opposite.
Do you really think another country would give Hector John citizenship?
sorry for forgetting to include the supporters of the opposition to be aware of their behaviour…in same measure.
Thanks
Like ive said before on these comments.it’s a sad day when you cannot even trust your law makers and court system. My question is, would it be ok for one of the men from Iran who has Dominican citizenship run for election and become our prime minister and then sell us to Iran or any other contry and we know nothing about it……Just some facts we have to think about.
To those who cant maintain dialogue for nation building, it’s important to avoid recklesness in our utterances because this island is very small and there will always be time when we WILL need on another and our intolerance might be the hurdle to unity.
The opposition brought out a public issue.
The opposition brought money back to the treasury on several occassions.
The oppositon is a legitimate part of governance in the state.
There are so many reasons why we should be careful to remain objective..
It’s all about natural disasters.
It’s about our children being assured that we adults can work it out, no matter what…
And when we do wrong, we should concede to truth.
How on earth our culture of fair play is disappearing before our very eyes. We are dishonouring ourselves with this blantant high handedness when some people who may seem that they can do better than what is happening in govt are demonised?
In the same vein, it is also the right of the ruling partiy to secure themselves for the love of service.
From our neutral grounds, we would like to suggest to the DLP supporters that our behaviour is always the example we set for our children.
His Majesty Haile Sellassie 1-Christ the king advised us that our spiritual knowledge doesnt have to be too complicated.
He told us that the Ten Commandments are enough to save us from eternal damnation.
Blessed love
And the Opposition is getting money from the Treasury without representing The People in Parliament.
Allu dont need to approve my comment.
When all falls down, I hope allu will approve all comments.
Bunch of Idiots…then again….THEY SAY….DLP operatives bought the site….who knows….lol
Check allu vibes man
WHY DID THE JUDGE SAY SHE (THE COURT) DOES NOT WANT TO HEAR THE WHOLE TRUTH?
WHY DOESN’T SHE WANT ALL THE EVIDENCE PRESENTED TO HER?
HOW CAN SHE MAKE A DETERMINATION WITHOUT HEARING THE WHOLE STORY?
it was hear say!!!!!
Double standard, Tony’s good pal, wedding guest
@patat, you are have just made it to rediculist!
I am afraid that the outcome of this case might have a ripple effect on law and order in this country, if the defendants are not held accountable for not upholding the law of the land.
The PM has lost any chance of ever winning my vote , creating doubt of his integrity by refusing to give evidence has sealed the deal as far as I’m concerned. I would have still considered him had he just come clean and act like the humble man we chose to lead us….but as usual he took his hard Stance with tony. Even whilst he has the majority and with such a weak opposition he refused to just tell it like it is…. No one stonewalls me and gets my vote..
who are you?one vote lost,ten more will surface.
i know i am not nobody….i have no country, its all yours…
while we talking there are we aware that Ron green has admitted of being an American citizen all the the while he was sitting in parliament. i pray for you Ron and the rest
Anyone with an understanding of the legal system and the manner is which it ought to operate, wouldn’t have expected any other ruling in relation to the respondents or defendants giving evidence.
Note only was their set guidelines to be followed, the judge was also obliged to rule in accordance with presidents set in Case Law.
One this does not mean that the case is over.
Her Ladyship will after this long battle, have to rule based on the evidence that the plaintiffs will have presented in court during trial.
See them hungry idiots. No work to do. A good time for a sudden Tsunami to come crashing down on the bayfront.
Your A$$$ hole
Supporting your party is one thing. But making these kind of statements shows you really are just a makak.
You obnoxious prat.
What is wrong with SOME of you. IF a Tsunami was to hit the bayfront do you think it would care if they are DLP or UWP.
You really sound like a jack in box. don’t allow politics to get the best of you, my friend.
THEY ARE NOT HUNGRY : THEY ARE GETTING PAID TO PUT ON A SHOW JUST CHECK SAME FACES EVERY DAY
OTHERWISE THEY CANT AFFORD THE BUS FARE FROM VIELLE-CASE
We Vieille Case people are god fearing people and we are stand firm with the PM our pal rep. And yes we can pay our bus fear, look cearfull it is not Vieille Case people that you are seeing but if you want to see our presence you can we are not being paid and we do not have to be. Think of it, it had to take a humble Vieille Case man to introduce the yes we care program to take care of your grand mother.
who dig a pit for their brother falls in it
Dat is so rude to say< y a tsunami. U r such a Dam, u idiot
you sound so silly and childish!
I AGREE WITH ONE LOVE .. ALL OF DEM HAVE FAT POCKET .. RED DOLLARS IN THERE POCKET..
I can’t believe that a human being would wish such ill on other humans. Are you of a different speices? Are you sure you have no relatives in there? And people are compouding and condoning such statements by giving this thumbs up? Unbelieviable!!!
what about all them voodoo people working on people sons, daughters, fathers, mothers etc in DA, you Dominicans are too involve in working science on each other
What is taking place at the Free Mason building and the rest, you too hypocrite, evil is all over Dominica, people wishing each other ill every single second of the day
skerrit God is in control not you
just mark your words eh idiot.wait and you will see.let us see who stronger in words.god or the davil.
if i wss a young man at school i would refuse to stand for the national anthem since we have no constitution.honorable is a word that would not exist n my vocabulary.i would not stand in the presense of any minister or president.this is what dominica has become.a la bondieu.
Though the wicked may look like they are flourishing, they will suddenly be cut off.
If this judge allows Roosvelt and Peter to go free she has no respect for Dominicans and does not care about the welfare of Dominica.
If they are allowed to go free then no one should be punised for doing wrong in this country. There should be no law.Shame
See what Gadafi did?His days are numbered.
To all the hurting and concerned Dominicans take heart. Their days are numbered.
Dominicans have become so small minded its a shame!! how can you all not see past skerrit’s seemingly positive vibes! smh! common dominicans wake up n sniff the corruption …! F-riss
Time will tell.
Mark my words.
According to the late Spider the calypsonian..we going down slowly…slowly..slowly..And we keep going down on the road to…….slowly slowly
And he also said that we Labourites play mas, play mas, till the cock crow Ash Wednesday.
The dimples are not deep anymore they are straight. hahahahhaa
The funny thing is, all these people on the bayfront chanting for skerrit are idle and jobless and have nothing better to do.. Go ahead Dominica, go chant for being jobless.
they are the ones that sit downstairs the financial center on a Wednesday waiting , the thing that does burn me they still making noise saying he have them walking up and down everytime , but yet still they keep on cominig and supporting him. smh Dominicans boy, no shame.
We are not jobless, just restless.
I took a drink after a hard days work @ the Court
Well from all reports d case should proceed at 60 km/h if UWP doh come up with some other tricks and get those two DLP politicians mothers , god-mothers, nennen, aunty and zami to take d witness stand!!!
Anyway Toni had laugh Athie in 2005 election campaign when Athie did cry opposite DBS Radio. Today Nabes tell me Athie smile when they tell him Tony Cry in Court.
But it was tears of joy!!! Yes Fada!!! UWP have to get something eah . You cannot tell me School open this week Monday and poor little Malick pass his common entrance exams in June earlier this year and d child going to High School for his very first time and d little boy Father inside of a court room to answer foolish questions about if he qualify to run for election.
Everything Skerrit say does always be taken literally and UWP have to find a money from their more brainwashed supporters to always go in a court to challenge everything Skerrit say!!!
If they ask Skerrit a question and he tell dem is not their dam business who he give fork, spoon and knife to eat food they vex. If he expresses confidence and say not even the constitution can stop him they blue vex!!!
I had warn all you people that d judge would look at the substantive matter at hand and set aside trivialities that would waste the court’s time.
Had the judge entertained these trivialities all UWP supporters would be dancing saying to one another that the case is in the bag!!!
Why?
Because dem man handcuff themselves. You see d man on Q on a Saturday afternoon does try and bowl spin on DLP politicians with supposedly innocent questions that have a basis for entrapping people.
So d Q Saturday Radio man try and get creative with QC MENDOZA when it was cocas and case strategy preparation but Seansean was there!!! Doh ask me how he did get inside. D Q man say Seansean have a lot to help with d case. But Seansean doh have his own home ; so when owner of house call d man spill d beans and d news reach Tony!!! Wow!!
Good thing Doggie is now their friend and what a double agent is he!! He send info to d DLP camp saying how d next plan is for Mendi to have election chief perjure herself on the stand with Bible in hand if they cannot get Skerrit out of office!!!
But we know from school that d naked truth always better than any well dressed lie ; even dough it in two piece, three piece, or clad down with blue outfit for so.
You see what burning UWP and d gang of 39 is that they get commitment from America to launch invasion if there be violent crimes committed against Dominican citizens. So America now trying and take government from far and say they helping build coast guard port way down in d gulf in tartan. Anybody can see that is good location for amphibious landing of military personnel in dark of night and PM village not far from there. Watch urself PM.
Now while UWP in court an advisor of Freedom write and tell US Embassy in Bridgetown how he fraid for his life and he requesting protection!!!! D evil that men do!!!
Everybody know Charlo is getting old and had medical complication after too much of d little blue tablets. D said man older than Charlo and taught Charlo at Grammar School together with Eddy whitehead Lam but he in d rass of those little blue tablets by d man that playing doctor in Roseau. Well after coming hard and steady when time to go sleep d man start to see all kind of shadow in d darkness and he start ball out he hearing and seeing voices and instead of d man call Dominica police from Church hall he call US Embassy from his magicjack that always on his laptop. And is to hear d man say all who trying to kill he wii. Dat u hear wii.
Anyway d little drink go down well good on Skerro headtonight.
you make no sense to me
Alas Patat i doesnt comment on DNO but you had to make me do it……..Loool
I waiting to hear the witnesses statement. All lies. Tony will make their pants drop. No matter how much they are prepared, they will make fools of themselves. Can all of them speak English? just curious
If the evidence doesn’t fit, you must acquit.
Hahahahahahahaha!!!!!
I see no arguement here, the laws of the land were written by ethical and learned men. Scholars if you may, they were knowledgeable enough to know what the masses would not interpret in their common knowledge. They would know that the absence of evidence is not evidence of absence.
People this is about, law, and law deals with facts. UWP have to have the evdence to convict.
The judge does not demand the evidence, the judge looks at the evidence presented. This was the right call.
Uwp please bring the representative at the French embassy to testify
That cannot be done because he has Diplomatic Immunity
i never expected the judge to force them to pm….
a defendant always has the write not to testify…
and most cases defendants never take the stand….
but in this case, skerrit fightin so hard to stay away from the stand raises doubts to his creditability in this particular case…..
Just a question. Which intelligent Dominican is surprised by the decision of Judge Thom? I dare say none. One of these Days, just remember One of these Days. everyone of us will have to answer to our real Judge for our actions. Have fun Mr. PM, St Jean and Tony and the Boyz.
The highest court (The court of the Most High Jah) is always just so time and Karma will tell. Fire burn the wicked!
I want to know where it appears in the bible that a man is a wicked man when he contests an election illegally. How does a man become a bad man when he contests an election illegally. For those who did not know, Ron Green contested the elections as an American citizen (3)three times 1995,2000,2005. So does that make him a bad man. Carbon from Wesley contested the elections twice as an American citizen and was living and working in USA while he was a member of parliament in DA and getting paid by the DA peolpe. There were others from the UWP party who were members of parliament while they held foreign passports.
The wrath of God is not coming down against anyone for illegally contesting elections in DA.
Tell UWP to find a different way to use the $6M Tiwan gave them to try to topple the Skerrit GOVT. This battle is not a battle born in DA so all those innocent UWP supporters need to wise up. Tiwan hates Skerrit for his change in foreign policy in favour of China.
last trick in the book Tony : WOMEN ARE ALWAYS SUCKERS FOR TEARS
indicates you are scared for the rest of the case
anyway ONE DAY FOR THE POLICE soon to bound to come
am i blind ,to me i aint seeing them police with gun?is it becuz thats labour supporters?
Them have no guns, what a country, double standards, conflict of interest, this is the reason why when many of them exit the police force migrate to some other countries them work in Gas Stations, construction, garbage collector and doing all them dirty jobs, soon many of them will run to Canada and apply for REFUGEE STATUS, Dominica is my country i will definitely remain in DA there is no place like home sweet home
Your point is a bit misguided. The guys who stand trial do so as defendants and the State as prosecutor.
These guys have been arrested and charged, and sometimes their houses/cars/businesses/bank accounts searched.
The PM or St. Jean was never arrested.They were brought to court by a citizen not the country and therefore the citizen has to get his evidence to prove his case. He can not ask the police to do it for him by arresting or searching people’s home, nor can the accused ask the prosecution to help him.
but then again I am a man of Constant Sorrow…..
ewwwwwwwwwwwwwwww…. U A BOTTOM BOY? lmao.. SOGGY TOO? WOOOPZ
O, Brother Where Art Thou… ;)
CAN’T WAIT FOR THIS TO BE OVER. GOD PLEASE
PUT A HELPING HAND
Today’s court ruling was just a procedural matter. Mouth of the South was absolutely correct in stating that the case is far from over and he got some thumbs down for it. The real case is based on a UWP petition to throw out the LaPlaine and Vielle Case 2009 election results because of the dual citizenship issue.
Another comment reduced it to an English language matter. He writes, “If he had present evidence it would incrimate him”. He stated further, “If the evidence was going to set him free, you think he would hold it back”? That’s the crux of the ruling.
1. A defendant (respondent) does not have to present evidence. That’s the job of the plaintiff (petitioner).
2.A defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty. So the whole notion of, “if the evidence was going to free him”, holds no place in the judicial system.
In this case the petitioners (UWP) are saying, “we know that they are guilty, but they have the evidence. We must make them talk”. They have defense attorneys, my friends. It’s their option to take the stand or not. That’s the law. If they violated the dual citizenship clause, that will be determined later. They will and should be subjected to the full brunt of the law. If they haven’t violated the constitution, let’s wait and see. But there’s nothing to celebrate now.
Correction: “If he had present evidence it would incriminate him”.
You are a big fat looser to state that…Shut the door on your way out..you are an idiot
Man you are so hostile you are the perfect idiot. Didn’t you see the word correction? I was only correcting a spelling error (incriminate for incrimate)in the above comment. Calm down,fool! By the way, the word is loser not looser. Loose means slack.
“Guilty but innocent” is the verdict of justice Gertel Thom. Though not surprising it’s very shameful. Is this what we call justice? This reminds me of before when a batsman knew he was out, his batting partner knows he is out, everyone on the field knows he’s out, Tv replays confirm that he is out, the umpire knows he is out but somehow rules in his favor. That’s how umpires used to bahave before nutural umpires came on the seen. Too many of them used to get paid to decide the outcome of a match.
I would like someone to tell me why an experieced lawyer like Tony Astaphan cried when the verdict was given, Yes I know he was happy because he was the only winner in this case as Skerrit will continue to abuse the law and pay large sum of money to Tony in order to get bailed out. The only reason he cried is because he saw wrong has triuphed over truth, evil has triumphed over good, and crookedness has triumphed over justice. However, like the batsman that was given not out when he knows he was out, so too will Skerrit and St. Jean will have guilt to deal with the rest of their lives because they know justice was denied. At the end of the day, both of them are loosers, Justice was again on the loosing side, Dominica lost big time, and Astaphan was the only winner by default since tax payers paid him large sum of money to defend curruption.
My sentiments exactly, I could not have stated it better.
I cannot truthfully say that I have faith in this present justice system.
You have tried the case, You have found them guilty. You should send them to jail. Oh you dont have the competence? Well you dont have the competence to try the case either!
For those who believe in God: He is watching. I hope that He has not turned his back on us.
there is some high science going on but time will tell
YOU JUST CAN’T KEEP THESE GOOD MEN DOWN!
Good???? seems they bribe ur … too!
there is some high science going on but time will tell
Do you mean vodoo? Dont worry there is a bigger God
waste of tax payers money! if people feel the pm should step down, they should just wait for the next election and vote against him.
the lawyers a laughing a the way to the bank
You don’t get it do you. Someone commited a crime and that person has to pay for that crime. But I guess who cares right? And you expect our children to act differently.
No, is you that don’t get it. The fallacy in your argument is that no crime was committed in the first place. You are just confused and misled by the UWP and their befuddled minority.
@Truth B Told.
I know I don’t get it. I don’t get how counterfied monies reached Cuban students and no one was jailed. Or have they? I don’t get how someone can have million dollar houses on a 3 thousand dollar salary. Is that person in jail? How lawyers made “mistakes” when land was given as “gifts”. I don’t get how you can stand by while someone said “Not even the constituion can stop…” and you agree. I know. I dont get it.
AS I WAS SAYING: WHAT IS THE JUBILATION ABOUT? Can anyone tell me?.. The case has just started people!…It’s not because the majority of us are not lawyers we should behave as if we do not have understanding…Personally i think it is too early to celebrate.Skerrit and his companero are still not off the hook yet…
JUSTICE IS JUST THIS
What is justice?
This apparent unfairness
Supposed to combine rather than divide
Just a word that likes to hide
This unapparent bfairness
What is justice?
Justice is between you and if you are righteous
But you don’t have the intelligence of the truths of real justice
Justice is merely impossible because we have created injustice
And just this
It may be a tongue twister to read
But justice is a twist of the tongue indeed
A twist of the lung, you can’t breathe
A twist of the fun, full of hypocrisy and greed
A fake term misused, abused of its creed
Our mouths say justice, but injustice is what we really speak
And just this
What is justice?
This unapparent fairness
Supposed to combine rather than divide
just a word that likes to hide
This unapparent fairness
What is justice?
Just a word, and just this
It’s ok for the labour party to celebrate. At the same time i applaud the uwp supporters for remaining cool .It would be stupid of anyone to think that this case is over , no lawyer will put their ace card early in such a high profile case.I am sure we have not yet seen a ting . Sit tight and wait.Mendes is no fool, trust me on that.
How much is Skewo paying tony to defend him? And is the money coming from the government? Something to think about. Preety sure it’s coming from there somewhere.
@Me. The same amount that the UWP would have to pay him if they lose – again.
Doze people losing court case whether is against Mamo or skerro, whether they in power, whether they out of power. Hmm! Let’s see what happenz boys.
It seems to me dat is de ppl who elected dem knowin full well dat he had dual citizenshp that should be at court to answer why. Then you would hear story. It seems to me that this is really da ppl vs the UWP.
Hold up! I find Tony’s waistline getting a little too wide man. Too much stake or what? Watch it Tony,you cried today, we do not want to cry for you tomorrow, easy on the food man. We need you around to baffle, and wrap us around your fat fingers.
I will say only one thing: I would have more confidence in Lennox if he ran for office. FOr now, what alternative do I have? Labour only!
DNO, will you be so kind as to provide us with the link to the the Judge’s ruling, so we can all understand the reason or reasons for her ruling?
Setting all politics aside, i am sure that your assistance will go a long way.
ADMIN: We not sure what link you are talking about. We are not even sure if these judgements are posted online or where. We have updated the story.
Anonymous you make a lot of sense …Why cant we see the judges ruling or the facts presented in order to make our own judgements or perception…Please supply us with more concrete infoRrmation the editor of this link…Let us not be hearsays aND COPYCATS AND BE INFORMED CORRECTLY…
tHANKS IN ADVANCE…THOSE FOOLS LIKE PUPPETS OUT THERE IN RED DO NOT KNOW SHIT THEY NEED TO GO BACK HOME TO GET THERE RED NOSE AND CLOWN…OUTFIT…
ADMIN: The judges ruling or the reason for the ruling has not been made available to us, or to anyone for that matter. From we know, it might only be available after the trail is over and it has been archived.
Happy clowns – not crying clowns!
COULIBISTRIE AND MORNE RACHETTE WE SHALL NOT BE MOVE LABOUR POWER TOGETHER WE MUST POWERRRRRRRRRRRRRRR
so why police bursting man house for evidence why not just leave all dem drug dealers with their drugs and say dey cannot self incriminate. in regards to the law the defendant may chose not to incriminate themselves but the law should also make means of obtaining pertinent information available for a case to ensure that justice is carried out. i mean in your hearts of hearts how does it feel to say that the prime minister chose not to incriminate himself which obviously shows that u have something to hide. in the courts of man there are technicalities that can be used but in the court of God there is not.the truth is what we as a people should be seeking not who wins because country before party and politicians. i’m apolitical and believe that politics mashing us up in dat country both opposition and government
Police will look for evidence when it is police case not when it is a civil case like this one. You have to get your private eye.
the law is the law,when linton wins cases he does notsay the law has loopholes
Go to hell go to hell go to hell allu have no replacement for skerrit
There are several replacements for Skerrit but not the UWP.
get an argument labourites. Go to Tony and get educated on the case in court and then come outside of the court to wave your flags.
Of course nobody can replace Skerrit’s style of Governance.. Nowhere in this world not even in the African continent, not in Saddam ,or the other DESPOTS have ran a country the way Skerrit does, but if you are saying that nobody else can ran Dominica besides Skerrit and he is the best that Dominica has to offer, it is a sad commentary!!!! Dominica i in PREEEEEEEEEEETY BAD SHAPE!!
i suspect that one of u incharge of dno is a die hard labourite
ADMIN: LMAO. SMH.
Never try to bring someone down because of jealousy.God sets up and He puts down.Lennox Linton must stop playing God…MAN better MAN…EVIl doesn’ work…PRAYER does
If you belive LENNOX could be or ask to be taking as a GOD you really need to get a bible and study it from cover to cover it’s very sick when you as well as others cannot face the facts instead keeping your heads bow down never looking up for fair the SUN will strike you all in the face the heat is on.
So please I ask you as well as others stop using GOD’S name in vain because when he begins to deal with us it will be like lighting so pray asking him to save out ISLAND and open the eyes of the people instead of you praying for one person because he gives hand outs, why dont you all in DOMINICA get real for once.
Tell your God Skerrit stop cheating God’s court and God’s people.
Heeeeey heeeeey are we aware wat is really going on in our country? Lets ask ourselves these questions:- (1) Is the behaviour of our leader real; (2) are we governed by men or evil forces;(3) are the supporters of the labour party have any kids; (4) Are we telling our kids if u lie or steal or kill (its ok son)i know u r telling the truth
frak ……..take out the “r” and the “a” in ure name sweety and replace it with a “u” and a “c” OFF !!
This battle is far from over, Comments from various countries are not nor will ever be published unless via wikileaks, but the diplomatic wheels for ever turn,
To the criminal minded it could be seen as a licence to commit wrongdoing, I would advise that all the opposition groups unite together row the boat in the same direction discloase a forward plan for the honest future of Dominica.
the ballot box not the questionable legal system will win the day, nothing else.
however Senior Council Mendes has the authority to petition France for confirmations in any event, so this is not over yet
sometime ago some frenchmen were arrested in dominican waters.what was the outcome?do u understand that.i am dominica not france
Tony, ah cry, cry baby!
SO UHMMMMMM WHAT WAS THE BIG FORCE WITH THE DUAL CITIZENSHIP NA ?.SO THATS THE BEST THING WHOEVER FIND TO DO …TRYIN AN BRING DOWN PM AND PEPPER WITH ALLU NONSENCE …YOU KNOW AT FIRST I THOUGHT THE 27MIL FIR THE STATE HOUSE WAS A WASTE …BUT WHEN I SAW WHAT WAS GOING TO BE THERE AFTER HONEYCHURCH EXPLAINED…I WAS LIKE DAMMMMM PM GOT SWAG ! LOL WHO KNOWS I MIGHT JUST BE SITTIN THERE YRS TO COME…WHO EVER THOUGHT THAT ROSEAU GOODWILL ROAD WAS EVEN POSSIBLE NOW I SEE THEM LIGHTING…NOT FORGETTING YES WI CARE…BRINGING WATER TO PLACES FIRST TIME I HEARIN IN DOMINICA….HIGHWAY….HELPIN PERSONS WITH HEALTH ISSUES PERSONALLY (EVEN IF THEY MIGHT BUY A BLACKBERRY WITH IT ) AT LEAST HE GAVE IT OUT OF HEART,,,LET ME TELL U ALL….SKERRIT IS A GOOD MAN UNO…I ACTUALLY SAW THE MAN SHED A TEAR WHEN HE SAW SOME CHILDREN LIVING AND IMMEDIATELY CORRECT THE SITUATION…OK IS TRUE HE HAVE SOME SERIOUS WEALTH BUT HE WORKIN…I MEAN WHO WOULDNT SET UP THERESELF….THE ONLY HONEST MAN I CAN MAYBE SAY IN POLITICS WAS NORRIS CHARLES…JUST SEE THE MAN 1920`S PICK-UP AND HE WAS SO HONEST IT NOT SMOKIN NA WOYYYY….HE TOO IS A GOOD MAN….SO EVERYBODY HAVE THEIR GOOD AND BAD…SO EASE UP ON PM….SOME FELLARS JUST ON THE MAN BACK…I THINK U ALL SHUD GO ON A STAYCATION ,TAKE A NICE COLD FRESH RIVER BATH,STRETCH ALLU LONG LEGS AND MOUTH…AND FEEL THE GOODNESS OF SWEET DOMINICA…WHEN ALLU FINISH ALLU MUST SAY “YES FATHER”…COMPARE THAT TO WHAT U SEE ON CNN AND ALGERZEERA….. LET DCA DEVELOP AND SHUT UP !!! I LOVE U DOMINICA !!!
i dont know about then, but now the fuss is that it is wrong no matter who that doing in
is wrong is wrong is wrong….nobody doing it making it right!
UHMM 1979 DID U READ BEFORE U CONFIRMED YOUR COMMENT.PLEASE SPEAK ENGLISH….SPEAK 2000 ….I BET IF U READ IT NOW,YOU WONT EVEN UNDERSTAND WHAT U WROTE ….
i think the gov’t of dominica must use mr astaphan in a more productive way… and give him an assignment to teach law at the college… hate the dog but have to admit its teeth is white….. with that said…. it seems d.n.o upgrade man.. i find allu pic looking fresher
y didnt u post the last comment
I HOPE THIS IS OVER UNTIL NEXT GENERAL ELECTION.
That’s not the real case yet. This is just a procedure in the real case.
You may be in a dictatorship by then.
Tony boy u really working hard it appears like the case take half of your head and it just start. I wonder what will haappen by the time the case is midway.
This is not a cuse for celebration for rationale thinking Dominicans at home and abroad. Our country and its leadership both the opposition and gov’t are in trouble.
Skerrit’s has lost allmoral compass he ever had and UWP is out of $$$$ and ideas. The forecast for DA is bad nes and more bad news no matter the conclusion of that case.
We are big troulble nontheless politics rule and run the day………Let them eat politics……
THAT IS VERY TRUE AND I AGREE 100% ALL THOSE WHO HAVE WILL ALWAYS HAVE AND THE LITTLE WILL PERISH BECAUSE OF POWER GREED AND MONEY…lETS COME TOGETHER AND UNITE AND THINK POSITIVE AND BE CONCIOUS OF EACH OTHER…AND DO UNTO OTHERS AS WE WOULD LIKE OTHERS DO UNTO U.
UWP,Freedom, Progressive Party, Para Party, take out sense out of nonsence. Let us face the fact, if Iam accused for having illegal substance in my possession and was taken to court without an exhibit that meanI am not guilty, You must substanciate or to certify that I had such in my posession. The united work Party has no right of asking Skerrit and St.Jean to come testify on themselves. It hurt my heart to see James Ron John to act like children in kendar garden; shame on them. I would to extend my deepest condolency to the United Workers Party better known as Raider of the Lose Ark. A man without ambition is just like a boat on dry land Say my god I am not worthy to receive you never more to offend thee again for I deserve being in hell to meet my crator Belzibob enjoy the best of it
To all dominicans who are disappointed in this verdict,it is part of a process.One has to remember that the onus of providing evidence belongs to the UWP team of lawyers.They have done a poor job in preparing their case because they had at least 20 months to uncover evidence where they may lie.
To all dominicans who blindly support the DLP,this is a victory for process of the law.This verdict does not say that the P.M and Hon.St.Jean are innocent of the allegations of illegally contesting the general elections.
Unless there is concrete proof from the French government stating the obvious,then this case is done.Tony Astaphan is a clever and seasoned legal mind and it is his job to protect his client regardless if they are guilty or innocent.
On the morality side of the coin,Dominica is being taken for a ride by its leaders and it seems that for the time being they will get away with anything they do.Good does not follow bad.It takes a revolution to create a solution.
In my hearts of hearts,Dominica is under a spiritual battle and not just the physical manifestation of men.Good leadership is clearly lacking from all the political parties in Dominica.The UWP are devoid of visionary ideas and a well thought out strategy to offer a contrast to the DLP.The DLP on the otherhand,have a thought out strategy based on a Welfare State and under the spell of a charismatic leader.They rely on disseminating govermental propoganda and poltical victimisation.They have threaten the press and marginalise anyone who dare speak out the truth.The masses in Dominica don’t know better,hence they cannot do better than what they have in PM Skerritt and his Cabinet.The UWP on the other hand are weak,disorganise and lack the financial resources to properly mount a meaningful opposition.
why should the UWP bring out their plans. the Government is supposed to do that. we need to know their plans they are in the hot seat and we are not hearing from them.
A set of LOOSERS.Go and do the work that you are being paid to do.Attend Parliament and stop behaving like a set of little boys.A waste of money but it is not coming from your pockets so what
SHERRIT WILL BE P M FOR 40 MORE YEARS TO COME.
I do not wish that on him. Another 5 years will destroy his peace of mind. Too much venom being sent in his direction. I wish for his own mental health that he does not go up next term.
your name same it all
in 2002 we made the most dangerour error by believing the corruption allegations. Later we learned from the architect of the corruption allegation that it was just a strategy. The Soap opera began. Enterprise 2000 began and ended, transparency international closed shop sudenly and we have now changed our motto to DOWN WITH THE CONSTITUTION AND UP WITH SKERRO.
“… rules that 13 witness statements…. ARE admissible….
I am not blaming the Judge, I am blaming those who are called Honourable and their stooges who have no honour or integrity.
SOMEBODY OUT THERE PLEEEEEASE HELP US. WE ARE IN BIG TROUBLE IN DOMINICA. ANYBODY HEARING MY CRY PLEASE HELP US
The rule of law has taken effect. Let it be know this time that a counrty is ruled buy laws and not buy the likes on men on the talk shows.
The question that i would like to ask those who seems to have a problem wit the law is “IF YOU ACCUSE TOM OF STEALING YOUR CARROT HOW ON GOD’S EARTH CAN YOU CALL THE SAID TOM TO GIVE EVIDENCE ON YOUR BEHALF (AGANIST HIMSELF)?” THATS MADNESS.
ON ANOTHER POINT, AGANIST SOUND ADVISE DOUGLAS MENDEZ TRIED HIS BEST WITH THIS FISHING EXPEDITION FOR THE PETITIONERS.
AN ADVISE FOR LENNOX, PLEASE STOP PLAYING JUDGE EXECUTIONER AND JURY. LLEAVE THAT TO THE LEGAL MINDS TO DO LENNOX
GOD BLESS FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION IN DOMINICA
Tell them that. The perfect example is Lybya. It was ruled by that same kind of laws for 42 or so years and that was good God was on their side. Has he gone to sleep now? Man can do more than their share not more than their time.
We need to be careful when we mention God. WHERE ANGELS FEAR TO TREAD FOOLS RUSH IN.
If this is the example that my Honourable Prime Minister and Honourable Minister are setting for the young people of Dominica, that the end justifies the means and just pay a lawyer to do your dirty work/clean up your mess, regardless of the damage to the image and reputation of Dominica: I am urgently requesting that a foreign country bestow their passport on me.
Congratulations Tony. Good defense. I pray that in the end they will be exonerated and this case will close and end it all, once and for all. Pray for that too. God bless you!
DNO! WHAT DID YOU DO WITH MY COMMENTS
wHAT IS WRONG WITH IT, AS FAR AS I AM
CONCERNED IT IS STRAIGHT FORWARD
i AM LOOKING FORWARD TO SEEING IT PUBLISHED!
I don’t think this means anything. So what if they are not forced to testify. The matter still remains that they were in violation of the constitution. It’s ok people. Roosevelt is still a thin skin narcissist, who cannot handle criticism and because of that will never learn anything new. He really needs to leave quietly or be thrown out loudly. Tony is a funny dude.(drama).
Mr Lindon is playing Lawyer, Judge and jury, so how come he cannot provide the court with the evidence he has in his possession? He claimed that he got the draft of the letter that PM Skerit and Petter St jean send to the high commissioner to relinquished there citizenship. So some tell me, why can’t he pass this important evidence to the UWP Lawyers…. I know why. Do you??/ Shame on you…..
IF YOU UNDERSTOOD THE CASE YOU WOULD NOT BE ASKING LINTON THIS FOOLISH QUESTION. GO LOOK FOR TONY OR SKERRIT TO EXPLAIN AND STOP LISTENING TO OTHER LABOURITES LIKE YOURSELF. THIS IS WHY YOU GUYS DON’T UNDERSTAND NOT ONE THING THAT IS GOING ON.
I predict that both the acused will win their cases on technicalities. The constitution of Dominica has many loop holes that needs to be eliminated.Mr. Astaphan is a brillant Attorney who’s playing from a technicality standpoint which is his only hope. The laws regarding the behavoir of politicians and public figures need to be revised and amended to eliminate the options to use such technicalities. A Politician should not be able to publicly, verbally, claim to be of foreign nationality and not be made to Explain before the courts that he is still fit to hold political office in Dominica. WRONG IS WRONG and THIS IS the EPITOME of wrong Doing
@ Observer
With due respect to Tony whom I have known in DA when he was a young boy at that time whoever thought he would have made such a brilliant defense lawyer. It is not that he was a bad child but that some children really grow up to make something good of themselves and go on to be brilliant and prominent professionals. They are to be admired and respected. Tony is to be commended and of course his parents.
This is a good example to teach the children well. Likewise if you have children.
IT’S NOT TONY ITS THE LOOPHOLES IN THE LAW. Tony used the same obvious law (CPR) he already knows will always safeguard the PM. nothing new. Let’s see how he will handle to real defence, this is where we will observe the technicalities. That’s why he knows it is not time for celebration.
Rule against them after you saw what they did to Tiyani Behanzin!!!
Justice Gertel dont worry with dominicans they did their blunder and u not coming to take them out of it. Self preservation is what you have to think about. Remember Brian Alleyne? Do not shake your ladder. Teach Dominicans a lesson that you never unfix what u cannot fix back.
Boy Lemme join them fellas and look for my cut ehh like Timothy before it gets too late.
i doh understand how the UWP always begging for money to do stupidness…….win or loose labour shall not be moved because there is no alternative government…what are the big plans UWP have for DA……….just saying…..
PS: im not a labourite…….
never give up; never surrender
what are the big plans labour has for DA. Lies, theft, corruption what else?
did i miss something??? is that case over… does it prove that skerrit and st.jean are truthful…. i don’t know what the celebration’s about… please enlighten me… for this is far from over… this judge did this decision for a similar one was made by this particular judge in the jamaica situation….. now it comes down to what the prosecution has or don’t have against the defendants… this isn’t over
@ mouth of the south
All of us know this. We possess intelligence to comprehend it and keep it in mind. This is one of the first phases of this case. I do hope that they are exonerated. This has also been a distraction to them while they conduct the business affairs of Dominica and Dominicans.
if they had sufficient evidence they would not want them to testify….
why are they afraid to face the stand
UWP accused the men of being dual citizens. They must bring the evidence in court to provr their case>
How do you expect the respondents to prove your case for you? Is this a new order justice
WELL ACCOUNTANT U.W.P.LAWYERS WILL CALL QFM AND ASK THEM FOR EVIDENCES.
WE SHALL NOT BE MOVE!!!!! DAT YOU HEAR WII!!!! LABOURRRR POWERRRRR!!!!!
BE MOVE or BE MOVED? I can see that you are a strong Labourite!!!
Move or moved what we mean is the act of not going anywhere. Like it or not the government is here to stay. Tell spags and the rest consider some other occupation but never minister
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they should have to produce their passports, and the prosecution should obtain documents from France declaring either that they did have citizenship or they did not. The two should not have to testify, as it is their right not to.
PATRIOTS REMEMBER THIS : THE WEAK ARE LOUD, BUT THE STRONG MOVE IN SILENCE!
Dred, 100+ post in here and is like 99 belong to you eh. Damn it man!!!!
@ KoKo Naughts
I like the manner in which you put your name.
Yes! This is a hot topic which captivates our attention. The posts belong to many of us.
Be kind!
just remember the support for and against when all you thinking of all you shit
hush nah garcon and give other people a chance to express their views too every second u posting man
amen bro
keep on praying
God is stronger than lies and deceipt
Aee aeee am I posting on PM skeritt website??? Or is it yours, I jus like any of you greedy and stupid!
Thanks for posting my comments admin
We love DNO all the time!!
Now the only advice I can give my child is” go ahead and chop a mans head for money, just make sure you have a good lawyer” What a sad day that the man our children should be looking up to took the LOW road. Go to hell you all I am above the law. Just wait till the kids start telling their teachers that. What a crazy place Dominica has become. The Beauty no longer out weighs the injustices. Keep your mouth shut and you can do anything you want. PM you are no Role Model. St Jean you are supposed to be looked up to as you go to the schools as minister of education now children can not trust you either. You two men are Cowards. Tony nothing to say to you but BAYGON!
mighty spoiler; a magistrate being the only magistrate in the district was taken to court for driving too fast. he had to try his own case, he told himself he was guilty then he told himself you sre lying. he charged himself $20 to be paid in 5 years and took away his own license book.
how can u take me to court and i have to testify against myself
Dominicans deserve everything that is coming to them….those who stand idly by and do not act, as well as those who support what is going on… LIKE I HAVE SAID BEFORE I am PREPARED!
@ 1979
What are you prepared for? You cannot tell the future and are incapable of doing so.
1979 always posting some vague response like that; always predicting doom and gloom or other such nonsense.
like i said..
stab a man and walk free, shot a man and walk free, everybody do wat allu want because i sure will. why not? cause no consitution can stop me.
written by trouble
Allu UWP pple are too foolish!!!!!! God is one man we should all be following and we’re not doing that, right? Would you pple kill the pagans for not following him? NO! CUZ HE IS NOT THAT IMPORTANT! But for f…k…g politics y’all will go the extra mile. EVERYBODY CAN’T BE ON THE SAME SIDE!! SOME FOR LABOUR AND SOME FOR UWP!!! I think some of you pple are saying too much stupid things and thinking of killing each other for darn politicians!! poor souls.. AGREE EVERYBODY HAVE THEIR SIDE! EVEN DOH YOU DON’T SUPPORT!
You could not have said it any better. Some people believe that because you do not share the same opinion with them, you can’t be friends with them. So ridiculous! People become enimies over politics when the same politicians are friends. Sad, sad and more sad.
Once things do not go in favour of these people is injustice.members and supporters acting like kids.In court u win or lose damit.
Your name says it all!
GROW A BRAIN
you people trying to humilliate the lady are being low and show how ignorant you are as it relates to matters of law. When a case goes to court the burden of proof is on the complainant;not the plaintiff. therefore Mr Joseph and Mr green has to prove their case against Mr St Jean and Mr Skerrit. The defendant has the right to remain mute. So you grow a brain.
YOU MUST BE WAITING TO BED THEM;
STOP THAT TRAIN I WANNA GET ON !!! I SAY TO STOP THAT TRAIN I WANNA GET ON THE LOVE TRAIN !! OH OH OH OY..
YESS STOP IT CUZ I WANNA GET OFF!!
those people don’t even understand the words that are being used……SELF INCRIMINATION……..READ IT AND WEEP…..IF HE HAD PRESENT EVIDENCE IT WOULD INCRIMINATE HIM…..IF THE EVIDENCE WAS GOING TO SET HIM FREE YOU THINK HE WOULD HOLD IT BACK??????? YOU THINK TONY WOULD ASK THAT HE NOT SELF INCRIMINATE?????? GOD ENGLISH IS REALLY NOT DOMINICA FIRST LANGUAGE, BEST I GO BACK AND DO WHAT I WAS DOING….TO REDUCE THE POPULATION OF ILLITERATE PEOPLE IN DOMINICA
BECAUSE INTELLIGENT PEOPLE DON’T DO DRUGS……OOPPPS I ALMOST INCRIMINATE MYSELF THERE WE!!!
1979 READ YOUR COMMENTS BEFORE POSTING IT …………ARE U TRYING TO SAY GOOD ENGLISH …..OR GOD ENGLISH. U ARE RIGHT ITS NOT YOUR FIRST LANGUAGE
I said it as I meant it but Its missing an exclamation point jack… But thanks for the effort to correct me.
lol lmao lol,
Somebody needs to go back to law school. How you expect a defendant to testify against himself. Lennox is still angry. According to Nabes he had vowed to bring down the government for they cost him a very high up job. Two things he will never see. Amen
Dont fool yourself,not giving evidence does’nt efface guilt,it only shades the guilty;only for the moment.Ihope the learned justice’s conscience dwells within,because judges themselves will be judged.
INDEED THEY WILL
The judge gave the correct ruling. U cannot change rules to suit or satisy the opinion of political activist. Mendes and his team knew that the defendants would not be allowed to testify, but they tried. What is disturbing is that political leaders will have their supporters believe that this ruling runs contrary law and justice, but let us not forget that a defendant remaintng silent is not a priviledge but a right.
@ simple mind
Simple mind indeed. You will be judged in likewise manner, wishing what is not good or the best for your fellowmen. Do you not think that God reads hearts, knows your heart and what is imbedded in it whether good or bad?
HORRAYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY WE WILL NEVER KNOW IF THE PM, AND ST JEAN DID IN FACT HOLD FRENCH CITIZENSHIP….HORRRAAYYYYY WE SHALL NOT BE WISE!!!! LET US CONTINUE TO WEAR OUR IGNORANCE AS A BADGE OF HONOR!!!!
YYYYYAAAAAYYYYYYYYYY
I HOPE WE KNOW WHAT SARCASM IS AT LEAST!
SHUT YOUR ARSE!!! Majority of D/cans have foreign passports, including those so called UWP members and they were in power at one point! Take a hike, cuz the lil bit of y’all calling Q95, making it look like is whole d/ca dat tired with Skerrit. Call election today without those plane loads allu say we bring we still beating y’all in grand style.. THERE ARE MORE IMPORTANT THINGS WE SHOULD BE LOOKING AT INSTEADING OF TRYING TO KILL PPLE FOR POWER.. Go and repent and stop judging pple!
some of them might like that thinking you talking good in their favor; those dumb dogs who do not love country but their own poket;
My God, you are so angry. Calm down before you suffe from bleeding of the brain. It is not that personal
Aneurysm is the word for that whole long allehleuia you type there, ill help you as a fellow Dominican
Great job Mr. Astaphans and team. Your tears are not in vain and we appreciate your hard work and dedication to the country. Once again we see that the justice system and democracy is alive and well in Dominica. To PM and St. Jean, let not your heart be troubled because “God is good all the time, and the voice of the people is the voice of God”
I will be listening to the carbalis on Q-95
Go back and read your bible and tell me which God condones what your government is doing?
The same one that had mercy on your government after they voleh all social security money.
Why listen to them. They only preach hatred and are instigating persons to fighting and disrespecting authority and confusion in the land. They have openly stated that they would like to see turmoil as have been happenning recently in other parts of the World. Quit listenning to them (my opinion) and kneel and pray for peace in our Nation. We cannot fight fire with fire and the battle is not ours but the Lord’s so let us stop listenning to this negative vibes and pray instead. What you don’t hear won’t hurt you and pollute your heart to heart talk to God. Concentrate on the the positive vibes and what a more positive vibes than to pray for the Land and the Government. We also need to pray for the haters that God will touch their heart in whatever way he thinks so they can turnfrom their wicked ways.
Tony had to cry cause if dis 2 men an in particular de Pm had 2 give evidence, tony would be grossly embarrased. No other reason for his tears, its all self fulling tears, nothing to do with de 2 men. Sooooooo sad.
@ DA/nurse/UK
You would have done likewise. Some of you are so hypocritical. If you won a lottery or that if you were married and divorced and for the latter the Judge ruled in your favor with an exorbitant settlement you would cry for joy and celebrate. This includes other matters.
Judge not!
You may be judged as well when something happens and you shed tears. He knows and sees every tear drop. God knows why he burst into tears and that is what matters not what you think. God alone knows the truth.
The fact of matter is this. The allegations may have bben true, but the process of taking the matter to court was inproperly done. It all boils down to the PROCESS, nothing more, and i’m speaking from a legal point of view.
Thats the way to go Mr. Astaphan, good work.
now SOMEBODY MAKING SENSE…
ALL THEM COMMENTS AND THEY NOT SEEING SOME OF WHAT THEY’RE SAYING WAS NOT MAKING ANY SENSE?
Tony Astaphan is a very smart man. He used his motives and he used it wealth of knowledge wisely, because although quantity is what you people look for, you seem to forget quality.
There is substantive law and procedural law. Tony used his methods and by cutting through the grass and sawing down the woods he made it through the forest and found the VERY ONE flaw that the prosecution made. And that was not in the substantive matter in the case. He realized that the procedures were indeed wrong. Who would seek self-incrimination in a case on anyone, when they are represented by one of the masters in this field? NOT I! Tony is brilliant and If I was going up against him I would think like him and represent! At times that’s the only way to go. I believe the plaintiff’s reps saw that was coming, but none the less, they had no idea that Tony would ask for it to be thrown out! NEVER UNDERESTIMATE THE KNOWLEDGE THAT MAN HAS SEEKETH! The Lord gave us Knowledge, Wisdom and understanding. Use it to the best of your abilities.
To those who saying so and so about Mr. Astaphan, rethink what you’ve said because if he was stupid, he would continue with bringing the evidence. But he was smart and he played his cards right! In procedure, you’re supposed to collect every evidence you believe that would go in your favor and penalize your opponent, while at times the defense can just sit and wait to see where u go wrong and use that to obtain judgement!! BAM GREAT JOB ATTORNEY!!!… law student
Indeed it is a treacherous game this law of man. the scales of these laws were not created to measure the value that mEn place on their own integrity. This is weighed by the gaze of wise men. Men who understand that the reFusal to grasp the opportunity to irrefutablly absolve yourself, by providing evidence, can itself be considered to be an admition of guilt.
when the french embassy rep. is on the stand I hope Tony can play his cards right. they will be on the witness stand remember that.
Linton and others, if I were in you all place I would leave Dominicas alone in their commess, I would not enlighten, I would not alert, let them take whatever comes because most of the time all you saving them from what is to come. Leave them alone and they will come home wagging their tails behind them.
Because everything Linton and them say is facts and the truth right only lennox linton that know the truth right….Dominicans put the labour party there and when it is time dominicans will take them out… its not trigonometry its simple…
@ so sad
Do you really know the difference between right from wrong?
DO YOU KNOW WHAT IT MEANS TO SELF INCRIMINATE????
Tell them that again. We dont want to hear them for we shall not be moved. Labour Power
@ so sad
It is time to change the constitution. Put yourself in their places.
So sad for you so sad. So there is no democracy and should not the Opposition be preparing with a strategy for the next Election. Mr Linton should probably head the party and work on new strategies for the way forward. That witch hunting by Mr linton is not going to achieve nothing but only breeds hatred in himself and other vulnerable persons. Th hatred I am sorry to say Mr Linton shows on your face. Emanicpate yourself from hatred slavery. In hatred slavery it is yourself you hurt.
That same Judge ruled against submitting the passports as evidence. Now she has ruled against the defendents testifying in court. So she has effectively wiped out all legal means of obtaining evidence and it is only a matter of time before she gives a final verdit in favour of St.Jean and Skerrit.
The time is fast approaching when Dominicans will have to seek alternate ways of achieving Justice.
In a sense, this is a good verdict for the opposition who now have to consider other means of political struggle.
Under Skerrit:-
1. There will be no electoral reform and so no chance for any opposition to unseat him in General Elections.
2. There is no justice in the High Courts.
3. Having your voice heard in Parliament under Alix Boyd Knight is out of the question.
4. The President is impotent and has failed to protect the Constitution.
5. The Comissioner of Police does not know what is going on in his Police Force, will not arrest Skerrit’s lawyer who faces 42 counts of criminal charges. No progress on the Mano fire.
6. In the meantime Skerrit has the NJIC to wiretap and monitor all opposition conversations and meetings, texts and cell calls included, leaving the opposition unable to plan any political stategy without Skerrit knowing.
7. And in the mids of all this Labourites are signing “We Shall Not Be Moveed”.
So the political conditions in Dominica are rapidly deteriorating and the opposition will have to respond accordingly or perish.
The UWP should live well alone and cease spending tax dollars. The leader should get on with Dominican business and prepare himself and his Party for the next election. If he wishes to be successful he must cease harassing and persecuting the PM as he has done, exerting all his energy and time including funds to do so. He must be gentle, loving and kind if he wishes to accomplish anything. This goes for you and others as well.
Marcel why don’t you get the paseport and other evidence that is needed by your people. There are policemen who openly are against the Government and do not do their work.
The Opposition place is in the House of Assembly to put forward their suggestions etc. they must stop witch hunting and wanting to have power by all means that they make themselves stupid day inday out by doing all kinds of things to bring down one man that they hate. They are trying to intigate demonstrations and chaos but remember who digeth a pit for his bro willfall in it.
“we shall not be moved” is a song of the party and the supporters will sing when ever things of those nature. But what alternative do we have. Government comes and Government goes but do u think that these opposition people are doing anything to be ready to lead in a country. Excuses Excuse – Tool of the Enemy of our soul. We are blinded by all your excuses Nos 1 thru 7 that we fail to see the blessings that our Heavenly Father have bestowed upon this Land. We hate and hate that is what is most outstanding in all this saga.
God is love and we hate one another for politics and we are nt glorifying our God for so many wonderful things in our land and we are not grateful. Do you read the news? Do you see what is happenning in other lands? So don’t you think we have to thank and praise our Father for so many things instead of witch hunting and bringing our fellow men down.
the time running so quickly that Election is round the corner. Let us make peace with each other and wait for the next one due 2014 (soon round the corner) 2 years run by so quickly and make our cross and see who comes victorius – Red, Green, Blue,Yellow.
You don’t agree with me and I become a red or merely “singing for my supper’ or ” I getting something”. Let our conscience be our guide and with eyes on the Father let us turn form our wicked ways.
Peace and love to all men. But it is only the peace of God that will reign not what we merely speak through our mouths. None of us cannot bring peace but those of us who experience that peace will agree that this castigating, bringing down, hatred, withch hunting, curses, and all the fruits of the “Evil One” amongst our people really “hurts the inner core of our hearts”.
Let us love as Christ loved us then we will not hurt our fellowmen.
What opposition? They perish already
So sad you have no respect not even for the Head of State. What ethics can you teach your children – that is why we parents are to be blamed for their behaviour. We must watch what we say. SHAME, SHAME ON YOU. KNOW YOUR CONSITUTION BEFORE YOU TALK AND READ READ READ TO UNDERSTAND THE COURT CASE AND THE DECISION.
U W P ATTORNEY’S KNEW THE JUDGE WOULD HAVE RULED THIS MATTER AGAINST U W P THEY JUST WANTED TO GET THAT BIG BOX,HOW YOU CAN EXPECT A MAN WILL BRING AN EVIDENCE AGAINST HIM IN COURT,THE JUDGE AVOIDED A CAYASS IN DOMINICA,THANK GOD
Now let the UWP subpoena the so called media outlets which have published reports that the PM has french passport and citizenship…since that was alluded to as the one of the reasons for the motion.
Afterall, they seem to have been expecting the courts to rule that the PM and St Jean to testify as their witnesses when such would most likely have lead to self incrimination – an open ticket to an appeal.
Now, the petitioners will have to find some sort of evidence, proof to prove their case without the testimony of the plaintiff.
let the ro ro begin!
What’s next eh? We are waiting to hear and read about this.
The rule of law is alive and well in the Commonwealth of Dominica! This case serves to demonstrate that the safeguards established in our constitution are functioning perfectly and that they are there to protect us all from the average man on the street, to the Prime Minister.
Tony Astaphan’s case was made easy for him because he was able to quote Mendes own arguments (from a similar case in Antigua) back to him. The Judge simply had to apply the law without fear or favour and that’s what she did.
Once again, the UWP “Losers” go down in flames! What a hopeless bunch of tired and confused old men!
YES I, WELL WELL WELL ALL THOSE LODGE, FREE MASON, DEVIL WORSHIPER SITTING IN HIGH PLACES IN DOMINICA GOD ALMIGHTY WILL PASS HIS JUDGEMENT ON EVERY LAST ONE OF YOU.
We have adopted a path that will lead to many difficulties in the future; Apart from the politics surrounding the issue at hand there is the underlying development of an attitude and culture, that it is OK to be reckless and disregarding of the law as long as one can be acquitted on the basis of legal technicalities. To the poor and underprivileged people I say beware because our children WILL NOT be dealt the same cards- not by any means. What we will see is an accelerating crime rate in Dominica – not only because of poverty but simply because our children are now learning from the so called leaders and scholars that a wonton disregard for law and order is acceptable as long as there is some legal coco macaque available.
I am not politically affiliated – believe it or not. I would like to think that the judges decision is based solely on the framework of the judiciary system. To all the god fearing Dominicans , pastors, priest , Bishop, Christians, muslims, etc I sincerely hope that whatever you opinion or preference maybe on this matter I sure hope that your disposition is predicated upon your religious values. I remember that the religious leaders would always ask the question – what would Jesus say or do? As for me who is non committed to any kind of religion I let my conscience be my guide
Even if you put a dress on it a spade is still a spade. All those rejoicing just want to find a way to avoid the truth. If the two men were honourable we would not be in this mess- they would have presented their documents on December 21 2009 and shut up the entire country. The reason that they are still fighting is because it is obvious there is somethign to hide and Tony will stop at no technicality to keep it hidden. But that’s ok. God knows what’s on those documents and he gives us the governments that we deserve. He keeps out of the affairs of man when they will not listen. Oh judgement day- what will we have to say?
dominican is pure stupids lmao
an i mean what i say
astaphan crying look tori ha ha ha
joke tell them that sing that we shall not be move go and look for job and work for them and their children to do
NONSENSE and may the good lord bless u Dominicans and our country and we no god is good and skerrit will be moved!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Well i guess if they stupid you are the biggest idiot of them all… what that was against the law that happened today… let me see ..NOTHING… the ruling was justified…. read a book for god sake … everyone has the right not to incriminate themselves in court.. stupesssss
oh plz listen u stupezzzzzzz i am laughing at u
more ur country go back wards more u go back wards
WE WILL MOVE HIM TOGETHER…..WHETHER OR NOT HE CHOOSE TO SELF INCRIMINATE
I can’t believe that ‘ Woodfordhill I from” is actually wishing his/her country not to move forward. Lesson to you all who use your mouth uselessly yes I say uselessly that the power of life and death lies in the tongue. And after you speak all those nonesence you wonder why you as a person and your own family are not moving forward and becomng prosperous? Then it is you own mouth that condemns you and why do you insult yourself and others. Reread your comment. Are you not a Dominican? You call all Dominicans stupid. You have just called yourself stupid. I have rebuked what you said in my life and others. What do you do to reverse yourself from being called stupid and really make stupid judgements, stupid remarks, stupid hatred, stupid jealousy, stupid you name all the negatives in your own life?
You call for war in your country and you are actually acting against yourself since in a war torn country anyone including yourself and your family would be in the line of fire and be destroyed. Would you want that for yourself? What you wish for others with any justifications comes back to you. Would youlike that for yoruself?
Speak life, peace and sow love. That is the way of the Almighty. The rest you leave to him .. He is the greatest of all Judges and he is a just God!
How long oh father will injustice continue. How long will men call good evil and evil good. This injustice is stinking up the nose of a righteous God. Justice will prevail in THIS lifetime. Not only in the life to come. We need to shift our style of praying and call on the wrath of God upon these
Just called it upon you! Have a little patience.
@ praying
Understand this! God is a God of Love, Truth, Fairness and Justice.
You are performing the work of Satan as influenced by him. Do not waste your God-given precious time to pray that your PM will be brought down and wish him the worst. Where God is concerned, it will not work and you will bear the consequences of your action as imbedded in your heart, praying to God to bring down someone.
Some of you lack God’s blessing, grace and enlightenment. Surely, you should know what is contained in Holy Scriptures and what Our Lord Jesus Christ stated, “Love one another” and “even do good to those who hate you and persecute you.”
What type of religious instructions you received from your parents, from the school and later from reading/studying Holy Scriptures and listening to the Priests/ Pastors when you go to church, if you do?
Our Lord Jesus Christ will say to you, “…Are you still without understanding?” It is in the Bible!
Wish everyone well, whether they are your political opponents for “a person will get just what they deserve” in time.
Do not play God! Leave everything up to Him as you sincerely pray for everyone with no exception including yourself.
YOU SLANDER THE NAME YOU BEAR…SHAME ON YOU
We have no right to call wrath on anyone. It is the merciful Father who imposes his wrath since all have come short of the Glory and he gives his grace and mercy which we don’t deserve. You cannot mix prayer and in the same breath talk about wishing evil or bad on others. Those two do not mesh. Do what you have to do (pray) and leave the judging to him. He is merciful and just.
shut down d country forb d rest of d day
@ zu zum
…So that you could worship God, thank Him for his loving kindness and pray for a loving heart and mind.
LETSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS
THOSE WHO LAUGHT LAST LAUGHT BEST. ALL TONY WAS GOING WAS TO PREVENT SKERRIT FROM INCRIMINATING HIMSELF.REMEMBER IS WAS THAT SAME JUDGE THAT RULED IN THE JAMACA CASE. I CANNOT SEE HER FLIP FLOPPING,THE CARIBBEAN PRESS ESPECIALLY THE JAMACANS WILL HAVE A FIELD DAY WITH HER.
Dr. Love you are a monkey>>>…..if tony saved the PM from incriminating himself, why was the UWP lawyers pressing for him to give evidence?
PS: it is better to be thought of as a fool than you open your mouth and remove all doubts! monkey….
IT IS YOU WHO DOES NOT UNDERSTAND WHAT IT MEANS TO SELF INCRIMINATE….GO READ A DICTIONARY
he seemed to understand a rule of law about precedents – binding ones at that with likewise issues.. laugh is on you!!!!!!!!!!!
PS: it is better to be thought of as a fool than you open your mouth and remove all doubts!
Tony burst into tears because he was afraid if the two had to take the witness stand that would instantly bring about their downfall.
@ Anonymous
@ Trouble
Are you not aware that due to his effort and as a Defense Lawyer, he cried in gratitude, thanksgiving and satisfaction?
People cry for all sorts of reasons. Do you know what is in Tony’s heart? Some of you play God when you are not even godly specifically in your mannerisms and as projected in your comments.
I said so in some other comment. God knows the heart of men. He alone knows why Tony cried. He alone knows the truth. Why do we want to do do God’s work for him and judge in our worldy ways.
Let the God of the Universe judge and do what he has to do.
FACT! THESE PEOPLE DONT UNDERSTAND WHAT IT MEANS TO SELF INCRIMINATE
and the Astaphans must burst out in tear because he know what was at stake is more than what the surface shows… tht wud have been the end of his rope
skerro shall not be moved, we with you all the way PM
True say 1979.You hit the nail on the head
Seriously, where is all the evidence that is given on the radio on a Saturday?
@ wondering
The evidence is untrue and unfair and fabricated.
True that is what should be brought on the table and not trying to force one to bring their passeport and two to testify. Where are the facts??? Where are they?? Should be part of their prosecuting case. Is this just talk and more talk. Wel talk are not facts because the 1/4 pound of little bonless meat can say anything but it is the written and tangible facts (documents and the likes that are the evidence. People take note. Not the excuses and mouthing / backbiting and talking uselessly are the evidence. Why prey on the ignorance and those who do not know better? Those will answer big time for their misleading the masses for achieving their own selfish ends.
True say 1979 you hit the nail on the head
stab a man and walk free, shot a man and walk free, everybody do wat allu want because i sure will. why not? cause no consitution can stop me.
written by trouble
THANK U. No constitution.. no law.. no justice.. no peace.. pli temps pli twis…
As time goes by it seems that the outcome of cases in Dominica is becoming very predictable.
To thoes who are celebrating. Are you all saying that had the ruling gone the other way the Pm would have not been able to speak truly about the mater at hand .
Any generous person who have the country at heart and sure that they are 100% innocent would not be afraid of giving evidence.
Those of you who come talking about god do this and god do that. Remember when jesus was tried he was never afraid to speak the truth. The truth and nothing but the truth shall set you free.
ted i hope if and wen somebody take u to court for someting, u will present the someting in court as evidence.
if a man take you to court he must ensure that he has all the particulars. why would the man who took me to court want me to present the evident. bull.
look at it at an individual point of view. what if it was u.
Read your comment to yourself a few times more…..then ask yourself…would you like a man who thinks like you to lead you??? Who thinks as an individual as u put it? Please.. As no disrespect to you. Look up the words moral, and ethic in the dictionary then come back and let us talk.. It is not about one man…it is about a whole nation…collectively. The PM has lost his chance at ever winning me over. His chance at redemption has perished with his refusal to just come clean.
Love you P M. We are praying for you and minister Petter St.jean.
@ dominican in sxm
Keep praying with all sincerity and get others to do likewise. It is said that God governs the world but prayer governs God” to move his hands for, truth, fairness, justice and peace.
Justice and Truth, you know for a fact that this bull happening in DA can and will never take place in Canada where you are hiding behind your computer pretending to be Godly, only in DA, conflict of interest, one day one day
HUSH !!! STOP TAKING SHAME AND RUNNING IN BUSH FROM GANDARMES COME HOME . LOVE PM MY ARSE AND YOU IN SOMEBODY COUNTRY LIKE A DAMN DOG!! DRINKING DEAD ABOLOR N COCKROACH WATER AND SHITING IN PLASTIC BAG? SHUT YOUR FACE , WHAT HAVE YOUR BELOVED PM DONE FOR YOU LATELY?
Why do people always put god in things when it go their way, and when it dont its the devil. God doesnt promote lies, deceit, oppression and tactics that keep his people in poverty.
So praise all u real master.. satan
Thank u.. wicked they wicked. Generation of vipers
@ caribbean genius
Look at it this way. God knows who is right and wrong. He knows the harm that certain Dominicans have done to the PM and what you want for him. God is not pleased with your type of ungodly attitude which is unfair. This answers your question and is the truth of the matter.
AMEN
Some people call this a victory. The question is victory for who. Now what is clear to my simple mind is that the PM and St Jean is guilty of willfully disregarding the laws of the land.
I’m not sure how to interpret Tony’s tears – Considering the fact that on several occasions Tony has publically denounced the very same dual citizenship saga in parliament . While Tony had a job to do defending his clients I can only surmise that those tears were more of a relief from the worries of not being able to be in control of the judiciary system and the possibility of loosing the very lucrative client in Skerrit.
Tony was crying because at least for a little while he has more time to save himself.
He thought he was looking at the end of the rope..he probably did not sleep a wink last night. The relief was overwhelming he could not help crying ….
But don’t threat Dominica…over the last few months we have seen bigger systems all over the world being demolished.
Dominica will see the light one day soon I hope.
LABOUR POWERRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR!!!!!!!
Pure bull Dominica is full of f*
You call this the Skerritization of Dominica..WE ARE GOING DOWN QUICKLY..
lets not speak so negatively about out country. its not going down anywhere lets seek GODS face for the deliverance of our nation and stop cursing it with negativity
dominica is not a country again.i can never vote again, stupid dominicans stupid so ? well some.to hell with being patriotic. , *SOME* of them ppl is some D** A**. who cant distinguish between certain things.that labour party need to go.but we also need a real party,some anti corrupt ppls.uwp had failed to capture the attention of the citizens on dominica.
Going down still? Sad to say we have hit bottom my friend. If you didnt notice we are considered the poorest in the caribbean. When dominicans go away we are considered to be from a poor country. We are looked down upon and when we say dominica, nice they asked? So why dominicans leaving the country in swarms to seek opportunity elsewhere if it is so sweet?
I dont think no sane and ambitious person would ever choose to be dominican if they had a choice from the onset. Its a pity one cant choice where they are to be born.
I am ashamed of dominica
ohhh please child> get your head out off the sand. think you suppose to be brighter than that
I suppose the UWP will have to withdraw their petition for a total lack of evidence. It makes no sense to waste more money on expensive lawyers from Trinidad just to loose again.
It seems that they will never learn. They loose and loose and keep on losing. The UWP just cannot seem to understand the people of Dominica do not and will not support them in their foolishness! It’s time to admit the UWP as a political force in DA is dead.
Tel me is the case over
I expected nothing less…..AMEN JESUS. proves that edison and his cabals have nothing on skerrit…how can you ask us to give evidence against our own self..the trini lawyer self dumb??????he should have known. love you my pmmmmmmm i am waitin for the finals..win or loose WE SHALL NOT BE MOVED!!!!!
wow thumbs up for the judge!
Might not have all of the Charisma and Looks of the great Maurice Bishop, but Skerrit remains Indomitable and Invincible. Forward Ever!Backward Never!
I would like to know how can the electoral commission prove or get one to show their citizenship or nationality when being nominated?It means that anyone can contest an election without proof of knowing who they are.Nojustice,no rights,no equality,no respect for the law and constitution the same men go into parliament to pass.That’s why this world will always be at war.I realised politics in all black countries is not civilised but is like tribalism,black people are their own worse enemy.
@ Reasoning
It is not necessarily the world but the people of the world who lack love and peace. They are the cause of the woes and unrest in the world. Those who cause trouble and encourage others to support them in their godliness are their worst enemies.
:oops again: I meant “godlessness”.
The cabinet members were in court giggling – what do we expect. Money talk B.S walk. Mark my words!!!!!!!
Tears of Joy, they can jump High Jump Low they not touching my Minister. We love you petter we r behind u and PM
The convention of the ignoramus has just DNO, they must love you for the stage you provided for them. Ow could you please give us the rest of the story see what we can make out of it Thank you!,
Let them go to the UN for NATO help, because that’s the only way they are going to get rid of Skerrit. In their face!!!!!
@ Wait a minute.
What NATO? NATO will ask you to prove your case and make you look foolish.
WOW…………. IF IT WAS TOM BLOW HE WOULD BE CALLED ON THE STAND TO ANSWER…… LAW LESS NATION………
Anything to keep Dominica last among countries in the western hemisphere…We fighting with HAITI for last position…THANK GOD TONY Has SEALED IT!! Finally in the PIT OF HELL!!!
Tony and other have plenty more crying to do…..CRIME LAJAY!!
if your life is so miserble that you consider yourself to be in the pit of hell then fine but don’t drag our DA into this and if you aspiring to be a haitian who are not less than me n u btw, be that but stop cursing our land. i come against that spirit in the name of JESUS!!!
I join you in coming against the curse in the Name of Jesus Christ. 4u2c get some positive things to say with your mouth. We are not in the pit of hell as you would want our country. There are praying and Godly people in our land. Stop it and look into yourself and see if you are doing the will of the Father. If you do then continue but do not let negatives come form your mouth, If you are not comfortable then call upon the lord to cleanse you and acknowledge him but be careful do not mix bad and good thoughts. He is a God of only good , the bad are just fruits and agents of the ‘Evil One” who comes to steal, kill and destroy. Love, peace, perseverance, truthfulness are all fruits of the Holy Spirit. Choose who you want to serve!
THANK YOU LORD JESUS YOU HAVE ANSWERED OUR PRAYERS. WHY BRING A GOOD MAN DONE EH! THE BEST PRIME MINISTER DOMINICA HAS EVER HAD AND YOU ALL WANT TO GET REED OF HIM MAN.
PM AND ST JEAN CONTINUE TO PRAY AND WE WILL CONTINUE TO PRAY FOR YOUR GUYS.
Doe put Jesus in all you wickedness. Lawless nation. all you will feel it. plus tard plus trist. all u must feel it.
Good job Tony and your team – long live the PM in office.
The rule of law is alive and well in the Commonwealth of Dominica! This case serves to demonstrate that the safeguards established in our constitution are functioning perfectly and that they are there to protect us all from the average man on the street, to the Prime Minister.
Tony Astaphan’s case was made easy for him because he was able to quote Mendes own arguments (from a similar case in Antigua) back to him. The Judge simply had to apply the law without fear or favour and that’s what she did.
Once again, the UWP “Losers” go down in flames! What a hopeless bunch of tired and confused old men!
Thank u jesus, satan is a LIAR
Satan is truly a liar in Jesus Name….the PM and St. Jean are covered under the blood.
@ loving my PM
…And this is the proof. Pray that they will be exonerated and continue to serve Dominicans to the best of their ability in their elected positions.
It is time to stop this nonsense. I am certain that the PM and St. Jean need some peace of mind once and for all.
why u thanking jesus? you were fearful of something?
How does the ruling prove that the PM is not guilty of the accusations? This ruling is consistent with the previous one regarding the passports. As an observer it appears that the PM does have something to hide. Even Buju Banton was willing to take the stand in his defense.
The hotter the battle the sweeter the victory.
It would be nice if no opposing views are given in this land. Just allow the ship to float in whatever direction its taken. No more opposition only one sided stories; way to go. How about that my people?
sound like you so biased you unable to think straight. do u know what happen to countries where the gov have no opposition?. read and educate yourself
i think he was being sarcastic
@ Jah Guide
Cease your nonsense. This could never happen.
If some people refer to their lifestyle, they will find out how much one-sidedness exists in their personal life. There is too much hypocrisy in DA, among some people.
Never happen he says…….and yet it is like that in so many other places in the world…what they trying to break free from is what we are seemingly embracing. Pray that one day you will not wake up and find that there is no one to ask the questions we all want answered because no one dares to speak against your king!
Like a MUSTARD SEED planted by the river of water, we shall not be moved!
remember still dat small axe fall big tree.lol
I always expected that ruling. Best UWP pull out that case cause the judges will continue to do sh** with that case
It is not Sh*t the judge is doing, she is following the law to a T. There is precedents in her ruling over 100 years.
Thats exactly why in the earlier part of this case the judge did not allow the passports to be part of the evidence.They knew that down the road it would come to the defendants taking the stand. The system is so manipulated and what happened today was just part of the machinations all in an effort to let injustice prevail. God is watching and he will judge all those who uphold injustice and wrongdoing.
(Aloysius Idoitmatic) – there is absolutely no precedent in the Judges ruling, NONE. Its pure bu***sh*t. Nothing will ever change in Dominica. I have no faith in our Justice system.
THANK YOU TONY!!!! WE SHALL NOT BE MOVED!!!!!
We shall not be moved,Mr.PM. The silent masses support you and St JEAN to the fullest. God who is keeping you there and you shall not be moved; you are a true leader and Son of Thunder for Dominica. God bless you and the DLP.
Like a lame to its slaughter… wake up??
i get goosebumps,labourrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr,is dat u hear wii.
If you bring a man to court, the onus is on you to PROVE that the man is guilty. You should not want to force the man to give evidence against himself. Great Ruling!!!
@ Nature Boy
It is not usually done to criminals, murderers and drug addicts. Why should it be done to the PM and St. Jean? The Law must be fair to all with no exception.
LOL As expected
Amen as expected, this is so sad, one day some how they will be move God is control no one knows what the future holds
the fools are rejoicing, many of us expected the result to be in favor of the dictator and his crew
“When the ruling was made Senior Counsel Tony Astaphan burst into tears in the courtroom.” hahahahahahaha Allu have kixx in dat country…even bursting into tears???? This is too much…REAL REAL TALK!!!!!!!
Why the tears? For the 13 uwp submissions that were not thrown out. Or was he shedding tears of Joy because his cash cow survival is more likely?
Wow!!! What a Surprise!!!!!!!!
surprise surprise
Tears of joy
i hope u will cry tears of joy when the country turn into crisis and it reach your door
@ Trouble
What crisis? The troublemakers will turn it into a crisis. Keep your eyes and mind opened.
Trouble read what I have told you before… We shall not move to crisis in Jesus Name. Why bring curses on you rcountry? Do you love your country? Or do you like action? Wht you wish for your bro , comes right back to you. Quit your foolish talking and pray for your country instead. We are not going to have any crisis here again in the Name of Jesus. It may reach your door first. Be careful what you wish.
Not surprised at all. I would be surprised if the HONO-RABLE Court had ruled otherwise, people Dominica is F%&@ED!!!
I Back that… I FED UP WITH THE SH in that country. court is ruled by the politicians. No justice no peace.
Amen, no justice no peace, only in Duminicar, that sucks
ok good the soap opera finish now go and pay the workers at public works.
100% in agreement. Read your comment in the article re Tropical Storm Maria.
It amazes me that in a country where people claim to be so passionate about right and wrong, also so vocal that they can ignore something as important as workers not being paid.
have the workers considered taking court action, as this is surely a breach of contract.
My brother if I wasn’t born a soldier is cry I would cry. Even in the yard of public works is politics. No media attention, nobody want to talk for their own rights. Except one person but we want to remain anonymous for fear of victimization
WAIT!! but the PM win his case! so now he can ask black why the workers haven’t get paid yet… what allu thumbing me down for ?? so i the workers dont deserve to get paid either ??? allu know de lahhhbouu jus start to fly
@ 1979
Probably if some of you cease harassing and persecuting the PM and this Court case which is costing Dominicans money is quashed the workers will be paid and soon enough.
nice to hear about your kind of truth and justice…
that’s how we do it.
YOU PEOPLE ARE EVIL
BUT YOU WILL LOSE
YA BETTER HE DOH GO ON THE STAND CAUSE YOU KNOW IS FIRE ON HIM .. THE REJOICIN CAUSE THEY KNOW IF HE GO ON STAND HE WILL TIE HIS TONGUE
WHO JAH BLESS NO MAN CURSE!!
ALL OF U ALL TO TROUBLE SOME IN DOMINICA.Y SO MUCH FUSS MAN.GIVIN MY D/A BAD NAME..
Who Jah Bless, No Man Curse!!!!!!!!
…so you linking JAH(“GOD”)with thieves then,why would’nt you wash your mouth in his blood instead.
Tony is a great lawyer..truust me!!!
He is the best. Like him or hate him he knows his stuff.
I expected no other ruling….it is rooted in case law. with that being said how can the UWP win the case….we await
THEY CAN’T U FOOL!!!
Why call me a fool? That was not nice all, did I deserve that?
I am intrigued as to the defense of the UWP now or Offense for that matter. Their case hinged on PM and St. Jean testifying…
Boy we not easy nuh pal…all this fuss and name-calling the world over will kill us pal…we will fight war next….
Simmer Down!
well am reading lord help our country and it’s people.