Hunter to know fate on Friday

Hunter

Hunter will know his fate on Friday when The Dominica Calypso Association (DCA) holds a press conference to make its position known on the controversy surrounding allegations that the veteran calypsonian cheated during the calypso semi finals.

Two executives members of the DCA viewed the original recording of the performance at Marpin’s studios on Wednesday and according to the organization’s president Kelvin “Ras Kelly” Williams, discussions were held with Hunter on the matter.

“We are more informed now after watching the tape and we had discussion with Hunter,” he told Dominica News Online on Thursday. “We are going to have a press conference at 10:00 at Calypso House.”

He said DCA’s position on the matter will be made known during the press conference.

DNO was also present at the viewing of the recording and it was clear that Hunter had words written in the palm of one of his hands. The video showed that he glanced at the hand a few times.

The man at the center of the controversy has continued to deny he cheated during his performance, blaming what he described as ‘malicious people’ for the entire affair. “Some malicious persons took a 30-second clipping of my hand and uploaded it just for their own intention,” Hunter told Channel 5 News on Wednesday.

He said if he had the intention of cheating it would have been during “the band chorus, when the music is going to be coming up, I would probably look to see that is the next thing coming.”

During the Channel 5 interview Hunter did not mention writing anything in his hands in his capacity of treasurer of the Calypso Association as he did earlier in the week with Q95’s Matt Peltier.

As the matter continues to unfold, DNO understands that, after the viewing  of  the recording, Hunter was advised by some of his calypsonian colleagues that the most honorable and sensible to do was to step down. However,  as of Thursday, his response is not known.

Meantime, veteran calypso commentator, Ossie Lewis, has added his voice to the controversy and has taken the ethical route. He said he has seen the recording on a BlackBerry and it is like a student going to an exam room with “some paper or something.”

“Even though there is no law against it, it is not ethical, definitely not ethical,” he told Q95’s Matt Peltier on Thursday. “I don’t know what the rules are … so it may not be illegal but certainly it is not ethical.”

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91 Comments

  1. PoKeSa
    February 1, 2013

    D/CA WAKE UP – THE WORLD IS GLOBAL NOT LOCAL!!! TOO MUCH TIME & EFFORT SPENT ON MATTERS OF LITTLE OR NO VALUE OR SIGNIFICANCE… here’s the reason why:

    The quicker D/cans learn and accept that quality standard of acceptance isn’t only confined to local thoughts/perceptions the more astute they’ll be. The mere fact that your music (Calypso) is reaching out to a regional and international audience, signifies that it’s opened to global scrutiny.

    As a Voice and Pedagogy specialist and an expert in the demonstration of excellence in voice, I’m of the opinion that from your 30+ exhibits – D/ca has only 3 Calypsonians of global appeal: Hunter, Daddy Chest and the impressive Electra? (Daddy Chest’s wife). My assertion is base on the effectiveness of their clarity of speech, voice modulation, pitch, volume, speed and even their non-verbal communications, as it relate to their body language and visual cues.

    Consequently, why incriminate your best over what’s nothing else but a trivial affair.

    • legal eagle
      February 2, 2013

      The same way you assume a bogus name on this column, is the same way everyone will assume you have a bogus professional attribute.

  2. yardie
    February 1, 2013

    this thing don’t make any sense a most songs have three verses and a chorus how much of that someone can write on the palm of his hand that dosen’t make any sense i personally don’t like derick st.rose the police but hunter the calypsonian i think he is the best thing that ever happen to calypso in dominica the man haven’t done any thing wrong so leave de man alone

  3. Pirate
    February 1, 2013

    Hunty take a rest , relax and come again. Ossie said its unethical but lets take a look at a small pic. If Hunty did cheat how about the many props that has been in use for years with simple writing and possibly unrecognized code by the viewers? how about the many fans that has been sitting at strategic location during the performance to support their fans year after year? Don’t we all think that the props and fans location could have been an indication that at some point they could also be signaling something to remind the singer of certain parts of their lyrics? Even the musical back-up/ arrangement could be considered cheating because its an indication of what is to come next. Even the patrons can be considered part of the cheating because sometimes they sing along and this can also help the performer to remember what will be next. When the asphalt caused problem there was a clear use of body language which we can also say was cheating. having said this ew would have to now define what is performing material because the writing could also be part of the performing materials to get a point across to the viewing audience.

  4. rescue 911
    February 1, 2013

    we all love the hunter but for his reputation and to prevent humiliation it would be better for him to not perform the nite of the show.smdh.you are still our king win or loose .we already know is de caressa and dice .king and first runner.we still love de hunter.

  5. Anonymous
    January 31, 2013

    no law and no rule will prevent hunter from performing as a finalist in the 2013 calypso finals.

  6. HUNTER'S FAN
    January 31, 2013

    In the final analysis the decision to proceed to the finals or step down should really be influenced by Hunter’s conscience. We must keep in mind the profession of the calypsonian, “POLICE OFFICER!!!” A profession that is supposed to represent CORRECTION. Let’s leave out calypso for a while and focus on the profession. If this is the example we are setting for our young ones to come then I see a doomed future for Dominica with a cheating police force and consequently a lawless society. If unfortunately, the Calypso Association after more than 50 years does not have a constitution to address such behavior I am counting on Hunter to allow his conscience to be his guide. Save yourself the embarrassment of being boooooohed at the finals; it will be worse than Scrunter’s booh at the semi-finals. Take my advice my friend. You are one of the best things that happened to Dominica’s Calyso, don’t let it be the worst thing!!!

  7. Ross1
    January 31, 2013

    boy Hunter put your hand between your legs and step out quietly..because u will make history eh” bigup boooooooooooo crew :twisted:

  8. jenner vital
    January 31, 2013

    well i see that as just squandering a minimum of $7,000 .this guy was surely gonna place high this year or crown..he placed 1st in the quarters..from now on he has to wear the MJ gloves..which should work to his benefit, reputation would not be damaged here because calypso is just once a year ,he just has to go full time into his power and groovy soca..which is much more profitable ..and Hunter im still waiting on an international tune.Good luck.

  9. MOGGY Fan
    January 31, 2013

    Hunter I am so much of a fan that I call any of your other fans second fans cause I liked you as an artist and person from the days when you were wining on stage In Portsmouth as MOGGY the calypsonian from Clifton. Bro we all screw up sometimes and when you are in the spot light your screw up is magnified. What is not good is for you to fight the current when you are not equipped to do so – the evidence is just to condemning . Please don’t do like SKERRIT – being wrong and strong. Humility makes you human and even more of a man.
    More people are willing to forgive you than those who want to hang you. Don’t hold no grudges my friend the reporter just did what he is trained to do. Calypsonians are reporters in their own rights – you provide sociopolitical commentary just the same. Songs like shine union, joking, For Cars, they decalais the country, anything for a dollar were all songs condemning wrong doings and we all enjoy those songs. Don’t blame Matt the reporter – real men take responsibility for their own actions.
    God knows that we all have messed up many of us have cheated in one way or another and certainly Jacky Chan is not about to send you to the ga chambers cause I am not without sin.
    The weather is stormy right now but that shall past and the quicker you eat the humble pie the quicker the moment of calm shall arrive.

  10. :)
    January 31, 2013

    if it was Dice, he’d have known his 6:00 am the following morning after the competition :twisted:

  11. mango temptation
    January 31, 2013

    a set of fakes that is in that calypso association. one for one, each for all. That brought back memories of the case with Eugenia Charles and Gonzalez. I guess Hunter beat Gonzalez. he telling one story now then another story later. Hunter should do like Ras Kelly, close his eyes all through the song for him to remember.

  12. Frenz
    January 31, 2013

    Hunter is suggesting that it is ploy to destroy him as a calypsonian. This is the same man who enjoy launching his songs on Q95, the man whoose song gets top air time on Q95.
    hunter should drop bow out quietly and make a return in two years. If Hunter wants to make a fuss maybe calypso will be modified to include that the signature that appeared on a delivery of building material from Astaphans to a private home up in the Valley . That material was purchased by the government treasury to a private home owner. Everybody know whose signature it was and why that person happen to be the signatory.

    • A Carette
      January 31, 2013

      Utter Rubbish you speaking!

    • February 1, 2013

      Why dont some people keep to the point. I guess you had to put politics in it to feel good about yourself.

  13. Realistic opinion
    January 31, 2013

    No one can hide from techology anymore. There will be much more we will experience in time to come.so, stop that remitive behaviour. We are moving in to a next level. This is developement. We aren`t in stone time so wake up people or time we will leave us behind. Hope you realised what is happening in cricket we love so dearly

  14. my way
    January 31, 2013

    is boooooooooo we boooooooooooooing the brotherly brothers so me self a wait for him in d finals…. Boooooooooooooo … i just hope i get a rotton egg….. just for him

    • mango temptation
      January 31, 2013

      @my way _ i will help you boo. i will set up the booing crew

    • hardcore
      February 1, 2013

      well what can i say i did not see that clip,you people talking bout but i tell you one thing the
      Hunter,hold that St.rose head up what doesn’t break you makes you my blood brother you bigger than all that.

  15. Yam Babawoolais
    January 31, 2013

    Hunter boy put your palm between your legs next time but in the ean time enjoy the song click clack potwais sortir cause brother the potwais of your palmis really condemning.

    So Scrunter can replace Hunter with the song

    Yo dir Se la mere hunter qui bwelais hunter
    He can also sing

    Yo chebais un lot chockyyy
    Or
    Hunter pwen l’ mere fais tel ma sort
    Not to get another semi final cut
    So he sacrific Carl they joking palm
    So is the assault ayooo is the asfault

    Hunter copy the lyrics For A Car
    So he palm the lyrics to outsmart them ” For Cars”

    One of my favorite calypso by the hunter – For cars.

  16. January 31, 2013

    hunter goodluck disyear k :lol: 8)

  17. agatha
    January 31, 2013

    Is the ASPHALT!!!!!

  18. Pundit
    January 31, 2013

    It is way too late to add a new comer the competition. I would just have given Hunter a fine for his actions.

  19. cod capi
    January 31, 2013

    bro leave the cabalist them calypso for them make your music and big up yourself in new york london it will be better for you

  20. calypso
    January 31, 2013

    so its only now people reveal.no one spoke the night.anyway i hope lennox and matt sing for finals

    • Anonymous
      January 31, 2013

      hi guys take easy
      :twisted:

  21. V.I massive.
    January 31, 2013

    look at the 2007 tape when he won the crown you can clearly see him looking at his hand.

  22. Suspicious Song
    January 31, 2013

    He may not not only have cheated on the night but I question the originality of the song. This lyrics and theme is very close to the song “Never Raised Ganster” written by Lucky Ayube from the Album Humble Steel. Check out the song on Numuzic Zone,

  23. kaiso fan
    January 31, 2013

    Im happy is a calypsonian from Stardom tent that was caught cheating you know because had it been someone from Mass Camp there wouldnt be enough water in Dominica to wash them.

    • Haunted
      January 31, 2013

      Grow up!

  24. kaiso fan
    January 31, 2013

    Hunter should be disqualified forthwith.I saw the news last night and as he entering the stage he opened his hands and looked at the lyrics. He should be fired as treasurer of DCA too because he is unethical and cannot be trusted. There is a penalty for cheating and Hunter you cannot get a bye on this one. Shame on you man, Give it a rest and bow out gracefully dont allow your friends at the association to kick you out, because thats the only way this can end.

  25. wakawaka
    January 31, 2013

    Hunter your fans with you to the end, Do not step down no mattar wjhat, yu must learn to curse matt an cough de camerah man for sure. infact curse dem on finals nite.

  26. Jean Bef
    January 31, 2013

    It is a malicious attack on a performer. It is not illegal to have your pointers on your hand and there is no law saying this is wrong. It is time the association come up with rules and guidlines for the competition rather than waiting for malicious people who are waiting for a chance to destroy the reputation of the artists. It was made clear that you cannot sing and perform with a paper copy of the words. Everyone enjoyed the performance and that is what is important. Calypsonians used to change their lyrics all the time to suit the times but suddenly commentators are saying that an artist forgets his lyrics if he changes a line.

    • January 31, 2013

      I CAN IMAGINE WHICH PARTY YOU VOTED FOR

      LET ME GIVE YOU A HINT…. BEET

  27. Nin
    January 31, 2013

    Has anyone heard of being innocent until proven guilty? Did anyone actually see him reading from his hands? Who Knows? He probably made some changes to the song and wrote them on his palm to learn them or he got confused with the two verses and wrote them on his palm to memorize them correctly. Some of us happen to be visual learner. I store messages on the notepad of my phone all the time so I can read and memorize while on a vehicle or in my spare time. Hunter just happened to be a bit “old school” so he wrote the notes on his hand and probably forgot to wash it out before the competition, or totally forgot that it was there. Whatever the reason, we should not condemn him until it has been PROVEN that he is guilty. Then and only then can actions be taken.

    • thehandofhunter
      January 31, 2013

      Your point would have been valid if Hunter didn’t foolishly claim that is numbers concerning DCA finances that were written on his hands. I guess he forgot what year we in and didn’t realize how technology has advanced. So out goes the “forgot to wash hands” theory. If a student is caught in class with answers on a piece of paper during an exam, do you have to see them actually copying the answers to consider them a cheater? Out goes your “innocent until proven guilty” theory.

  28. LittleBIG
    January 31, 2013

    Things dont look too bright for de Hunter. Even DNO changing things on you man. On January 30 they have your wristwatch on de left hand…. but today is on your right.

  29. tactical
    January 31, 2013

    Hey but ain’t calypsonians allowed to use props or placards or people on stage with printed t shirts etc. Have we ever stop to think that those aids may have clues that may have helped many a calypsoian remember a line or two. was that cheating / think about it. the best memory tenhiques or at remembering lines or themes is to associate with something / / is it ethical should Gost be allowed to sing with his eyes closed because every time he sings with his eyes open he forgets his song haha.

    Hunter may be just be the victim of something that has been going for years.

    • just saying
      January 31, 2013

      not because it has been going on for years that makes it right. not all tradition is right!

    • cool bear
      February 1, 2013

      The use of textual prompts at a competition which offers 20 thousand dollars as an ultimate reward, is tantamount to the use of performing enhancing drugs in sporting competitions. They are totally unethical and gives an unfair advantage over the honest participants.

      What is the signal that is being sent to the youths? The very same ‘degenerate’ youths he singing about in his songs.
      Hunter is not only a police coparal, but is privileged to wear various distinctive hats which influences emulation, among them being:

      – executive member(treasurer) of the calypso association
      – Sisserou award recipient
      – Golden Drum recipient
      – FAME award recipient
      – cultural ambassador
      – 3-time calypso king
      – former soca king
      – a loving husband and father to young kids
      – last but not least brother-in-law of a high ranking government minister.

      Based on the above caps hunter can’t be judged as an ordinary Joe. He is duty bound to do the honorable thing, else his present actions may serve as a “corrupting influence” to many of his admirers.

  30. London
    January 31, 2013

    Hunter I am a devoted fan and has been for a long time, not only when you have been doing well but also during the couple years that calypo wasn’t great for you. You are not only a local calyposian but is blessed with great talents in the arts form that has made you an international icon. You have created a profond name for yourself over the years and have built a well deserved reputation for yourself and has made many Domincians proud.

    I cannot determine your true intentions were to cheat, only you and God knows the truth, nevertheless due to the controversy surround this episode as a fan and friend I would strongly encourage you to make a statement at the conference tomorrow and stay away from this years competition.

    Your integrity, reputation and true moral values by which we have known you, as an individual is much more important than winning the crown or even participating in the competition.

    What have taken you so many years to built, don’t let it be destroyed in seconds. Stepping aside and speaking truth as you know it; will build you up and confirm the character of you as the man that we admire and love.

    God bless you Hunter.

  31. sandy
    January 31, 2013

    is not no body’s fault but the asphalt. Wrong is wrong. Expected better from Hunter

  32. mouth of the south
    January 31, 2013

    hhhmmmmmmm why is that hunter fiasco… seeming to be a labour vs workers thing nuh… lol… everything is politics eh… even peeping tom coming to spew his vague rhetoric… that blogger and several others were in support of hunter, but i’m not surprised, since they have and show no signs of ‘not supporting’ worse…. hunter had no business, for the words to be on his hand…

    how can he cheat? well if u know hunter, then u would know his rhythm… he holds the mic with his right hand.. graces the stage left to right, taking a little jig back, then slowly moves to the front of the stage…. in all this movement, the left hands of hunter is always swinging in a (pull the rope) motion… palm face up to the face, it’s very easy to see the opening lines to the verses… so he wouldn’t need to do it during the chorus…

  33. Graham Chambers
    January 31, 2013

    Let’s put the tribalism away for 2 minutes….it was not a bloody exam and the words were not the answers….did these 7 seven words give Hunter an unfair competitive advantage which landed him into the finals?

    • January 31, 2013

      YES

  34. crony
    January 31, 2013

    Hunter as a friend I will respect you more if you admit that you slipped-up and apologize. You are only human and to err is human. So please think about your character. Remember “it is better to have character than to be one.”

  35. open eyes
    January 31, 2013

    knowing that hunter broke no rule, this association need to use this saga and put laws in place for the future.

  36. Anonymous
    January 31, 2013

    i dont know why people always want to bring down people like that but when is thier own i hope they take it easy and dont cry we like to rejoice on people but we never know when our own is coming who laugh last laugh the best dominicans stop blaming people stop when someone do wrong do not rejoice pray for the person to do better i love hunter hunter is my calypso king

  37. Anonymous
    January 31, 2013

    It is important to note that Hunter did not break any rules of the DCA and as such the DCA have no grounds to dismiss him from the Finals as this is definitely grounds for a nasty law suit. (This reminds me of the people sharing the porn videos of the girls – no rule to prevent that.)

    With that said, the DCA needs to implement rules to prevent this from recurring – Calypso reform anyone? (I feel so to i.e re the porn, the govt needs to create laws to stop the spreading of these things; especially in the case of minors)

    As for Hunter, I concur with what the magistrate says, there are no laws but it is certainly not ethical. He should swallow his pride and give way for another competitor. It’s the right thing to do!

  38. Doc. Love
    January 31, 2013

    I am a strong supporter of de Hunter,but under the circumstances he should stand down.Once their is a controversy in what ever you are involved in,no excuse that will erase an understanding for what you have created. Maybe,Hunter is of the feeling that dispite all the controversies facing Skerrit and he has held his ground,he too, can do the same.

    • mouth of the south
      January 31, 2013

      if skerro can do it, i guess hunter as a dominican (no other citizenship) can do also…

  39. wrong is wrong
    January 31, 2013

    Nothing else but a disqualification. Hunter has disappointed the DCA and his fans. As a Police Officer he has disgraced the DPF. But isn’t it common practice those days to disregard and disobey the rules/laws/Constitution? Those who think they “Big” do it all the time and get away.

    As a calypsonian, he has abandoned his role as a watchdog and messenger for integrity, truth and justice. The video footage clearly dispels any excuses Hunter came up with.

    The intention was to cheat. DCA’s task is simple, given the evidence from the video footage. Disqualification from the finals 2012 and a ban from being a member of the DCA, which Hunter has brought into disrepute.

    One could easily deduce that cheating, lieing, stealing is so rampant, and spilling over and envelopping all areas. If it is wrong don’t do it. Hunter you must know when to throw in the towel.

  40. .......
    January 31, 2013

    So how does Hunter explain the people viewing live who paid to watch the show? Did they take a 30 second clip too? Man the mere fact you had the stuff on your hands, and keep coming up with all these bs stories shows you at least had the intention. Pure majee and people supporting that. You are human and you messed up, and didn’t expect for it to blow up, just deal that down and sieze and settle, you remember your fiasco for the other calysonian song in the region and how you had to eat your words?

  41. mouth of the south
    January 31, 2013

    “DNO was also present at the viewing of the recording and it was clear that Hunter had words written in the palm of one of his hands. The video showed that he glanced at the hand a few times.”

    So basically, D.N.O is saying that Hunter cheated. HHHMMMMM and those supporters were saying never, if he looked at his palm, then he doesn’t need look at it during the chorus..

  42. savage gyal
    January 31, 2013

    that is just some bull..the man did not cheat…

    • Jean Bef
      January 31, 2013

      I totally agree with you.

  43. savage gyal
    January 31, 2013

    hunter dnt worry about that crap your fans are 100
    % behind you no matter what!!!1

  44. Whistler
    January 31, 2013

    Hunter my friend that will also say allot about Your Integrity as a Professional in your Field of Work as well….

    Lets see what pans out tomorrow..

    But again it’s Dominica so i won’t hold me Breath As Standards and Ethics are not Upheld Highly in Dominica…

    Slipping through the Cracks is what is embraced By Many a Dominican….

    But Sadly their Island is ranked Low at all Aspects because they aren’t Classy!!

  45. Anonymous
    January 31, 2013

    In my opinion, a calypsonian should only lose presentation points for reading the words of a calypso, not be disqualified from the competition.

    • Mybit
      January 31, 2013

      The problem with your argument is that the judges were not aware of his cheating at the time it was being done. You should go and talk to Lance Armstrong or Ben Johnson.. lots of other examples of persons engaging in unfair practices who have been disgraced when their cheating ways have been revealed …

  46. Anonymous
    January 31, 2013

    thats a set up for who they want to be king but Hunter u are our king no matter what

    • Anonymous
      January 31, 2013

      So u mean the vedio is a set up? SMDH

  47. Obvious
    January 31, 2013

    Claims of ethics and legality have been made throughout this news piece. However, what does ethics have to do with it? If there is no rule against it (writing the lyrics of the song on your hand or on some other medium and using it on stage) then there’s nothing left to argue. Everyone else simply didn’t think of doing it first.

    • Papa Dom
      January 31, 2013

      So as I paid my us$5.99 and saw with my own eyes that there were words writen on his hand, I set him up. Oh I know, Dice held him down and wrote the words on his hand. if there is any set up it can only be that he has a habit of doing it so someone alerted the camera man to zoom in on his hand.

    • Obvious 2
      January 31, 2013

      It is OBVIOUS that OBVIOUS is a CHEAT….. 2

  48. Mamizoo
    January 31, 2013

    Congratulations DNO for stepping across the line to reveal an opinion based on what you have seen from the video.
    We All must work hard to confront the storm and disaster that we are creating by refusing to call the orange an orange and not a grapefruit or tangerine. When the evidence is clear whether or not it comes from Tony Astaphan, Lennox Linton , Matt or Angelo society must stand on the side of truth. Nothing proliferates crime and wrong doings as when good people sit by and say nothing.

  49. Anonymous
    January 31, 2013

    Strange how some of us hate the Americans but like their biscuits….

  50. ok
    January 31, 2013

    just get out of the game please.step down. too much damage already.

  51. ok
    January 31, 2013

    a big man like you boy? i just can’t believe that. i am one of your biggest fans i am ashamed of you. you let me down. while doing that, didn’t you remember you are a police officer? i took you as an example, my friends and i looked up to: alas poor us.

    • fed up
      January 31, 2013

      If u was a fan, u will never beleive those craps….

  52. Anonymous
    January 31, 2013

    I give Hunter the benefit of the doubt, meybe he never thought this would be a big deal, but if he knows it is true should never deny it.In the interest of his reputation in the music industry he should do the right thing and step down..Its all about ethics..

    • Graham Chambers
      January 31, 2013

      In fact this is not a big deal…there is more tribalism going on here than how harmful could seven words be in giving an unfair competitive advantage

      • just saying
        January 31, 2013

        if black diamond had seven little words written on his hand last year, he may not have forgotten his song and lost his chance at the crown. that’s how seven little words give an unfair competitive advantage.

  53. Postively Dominican
    January 31, 2013

    THe Truth will reveal the things that are hidden. There is no where to hide!

  54. BoBollist
    January 31, 2013

    None of the reports are mentioning how Kelly handled the interview with Curtis Matthew on DBS in the begining, where he stated “first it was Scrunter, now is Hunter, maybe he will be next but just tell the person, don’t try anything because when they catch him they will deal with him”

    That was unprofessional, and uncalled for. He spoke as a friend of Hunter instead of speaking as the President of the Calypso association. He took it personal and his comments were uncoof.

    Trying to blame Matt instead of dealing with the issue at hand. Cheating is Cheating. Look how many times he lost out because he forgot his song, look what happen to Black Diamond last year. Hope they correct this at the press conference.

  55. Truth be told
    January 31, 2013

    “Not Ethical” says Ossie Lewis! On an issue about calypso we run to the moral high ground on ethics but I ask you is the Government ethical? So many unethical practices going on in government and I do not hear Ossie Lewis voice saying, “Even though there is no law against it, it is not ethical, definitely not ethical,” but we want a calypsonian to be ethical – a calypsonian? Boy look jokes in my country!

    • hmm
      January 31, 2013

      Why shouldn’t a calypsonian be ethical? Do you know there is a huge monetary prize for the winner of the competition?

      Shouldn’t a person win that money based on ethical practice?

      It is so ironic what you are saying though…You expect government officials to be called out for unethical practice but a calypsonian should get a free pass? Where does it start? Where does it end?

      Ethics MUST be across the board, applicable to EVERYONE!!!

      • Truth be told
        January 31, 2013

        Thank you humm, you got my irony and made the point that I hope Dominicans conscience would scream from this example, “Ethics MUST be across the board, applicable to EVERYONE!!!” And yes you are right even the calypsonian must be ethical but I would add even more so, those whom we entrust with our governance. Thank you.

  56. Anonymous
    January 31, 2013

    Wow Hunter, although I do not want to believe that you cheated, but it is evident that you had words written in the palm of your hands. I think the best thing to do is to withdraw from the finals and hold you head high for next years competition.
    No need to come to the finals with this cloud hanging over your head man.

    Good luck!

  57. Family
    January 31, 2013

    Hunter my boy please don’t worry your fans are 100% behind you no matter what!!!!

    • CIA on the Watch
      January 31, 2013

      Family, you a classical example of how the illiteracy syndrome in Dominica is so difficult to erase. Thank god persons like you are in the minority

  58. palm
    January 31, 2013

    boy just step down yeah.

  59. pamaleh
    January 31, 2013

    boy hunter do the honorable thing n just step down. let Dominicans forget u for a while even u maybe branded as the “cheaters palm” but if i were u i would just step down. u caused yourself to land in more hot water by giving conflicting stories. best u had not spoken on Matt hahaha is de asphalt.

  60. Graham Chambers
    January 31, 2013

    Interestingly, Mr. Lewis draws an analogy with someone entering an exam with a paper. Is this really a fair comparison? Were all the competitors required to memorise the same song and the Hunter failed to do so and wrote parts of that same song on his palms?
    I think Dominicans are conditioned by an old practice that has eliminated singers for not being mindful of lyrics or even the order of their verses. This should be reviewed because quite often these singers have been dealt with unfairly. If one forgets a line or a few words, he/she logically should only lose a few points under the sole criterion of vocal performance. This does not merit total disqualification.
    Hunter’s only fault is that he did not re-arrange the song by giving the backgroud vocalists the first new words of verses 2 and three…and, this is no reason for disqualification.

    • Anonymous
      January 31, 2013

      REALLY. Dr. GRAHAM CHAMBERS

  61. hmm
    January 31, 2013

    all you too like roro…

  62. helas!
    January 31, 2013

    Well hunter save yourself before they dump you.

    or boo you.

    TOO MANY DOMINICANS HAVE NO ETHICS!!!

  63. concern
    January 31, 2013

    From time in MEMORIAL our parents say to us, dont cheat, dont lie, dont steal.Work Honestly for what you want in LIFE. What i am suppose to say to my son, who was watching the news together with me saw the LYRICS clearly written IN HIS HAND and is due to sat EXAMS in June? go ahead it is ok to cheat!! No wrong is wrong. And as a POLICE OFFICER and a Prominent CALYSION please do the HONOUABLE thing and STEP ASIDE.

    For this you will be LOVED AND ADMIRED!My son love your songs and is WATCHING.

    Please i BEG OF YOU.

  64. Che'
    January 31, 2013

    Sarah Palin did it… She was the one who started that. Anyways, whatever his fate is…let him sing at the finals. Machel will know his fate after T&T carnival.

    • Anonymous
      January 31, 2013

      Sarah palin is the person who has introduced the world to cheating.Whow you must be seriously out of touch or just plain s….d.

  65. Anonymous
    January 31, 2013

    Ossie I sooo agree with you, it may not be illegal but it was definitely wrong and if Hunter had a conscience he would step down. This is sad.

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