Peters wants Dominicans to emulate Chinese work ethics

Dr. Peters is of the opinion that Dominica has not learnt to work well
Dr. Peters is of the opinion that Dominica has not learnt to work well

President of the Dominica State College (DSC), Dr. Donald Peters, wants citizens to emulate the work ethics of the Chinese, stating Dominica has not learnt to work well.

“We look at the Chinese immigrants among us who delivered and built this college on time and we marvel at them,” he told a DSC graduation ceremony on the weekend. “But we don’t emulate them. We just look at them and say, ‘those Chinese can work hard we boy.’ I want you to be ready to work just like the Chinese or Europeans, or Americans.”

Peters told the graduates they need to embrace good work ethics since their future depends on it.

“Graduates, you need to embrace the ethics of work; your future depends on your ability to work for the good things in life, even though you have to start at the bottom,” he said.

Peters gave an example of a female student who was offered a temporary job at the DSC. He said her first questions were what was she going to do and what her pay was like.

“I said, woman you are unemployed, you have no money now, what does it matter?” he stated. “That’s the mentality. She has no degree but she wants to know what job, what quality of job we are going to give her. She doesn’t want to start at the bottom. We need to get rid of that, we need to fix that.”

He told the graduates they are entering a work force “that is in dire need of young minds and energy.”

“A Dominica looking for new solutions to old problems, a Dominica still mired in the old ways of working as little as we can and getting paid as much as we can. You have to shift the work paradigm from one of complaining to one of doing,” Peters said.

Forty-nine students graduated from the institution during the ceremony.

 

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144 Comments

  1. Anthony Yorke
    March 29, 2014

    I am from Portsmouth, and I have lived several years in Roseau and worked in both towns at one time or other.

    As a frequent visitor to DNO, I have observed a significant increase in the number of local community organizations that have emerged to address an ever-widening scope of challenges to the welfare of Dominica.

    It might serve the nation better if some of the more out-spoken critics of Dr. Peters’ advice to a class of graduating students would redirect their energies into organizing a nation-wide effort to re-educate our working population on the national and family values and benefits of proper work ethic.

    Speaking as a former Civil Servant, and also as a private sector employee, I have first-hand experience of the negative effects of poor work ethic on overall production in clerical, industrial, skilled and un-skilled labor situations in Dominica and among Dominicans abroad.

    Here is my observation:
    Dominica must move to correct the imbalance that clearly exists between our economic expectations and our non-equivalent contributions. We must give heed to the simple admonishments of Dr. Peters and others like him.

    ” This son of the soil has pointed the nation to a missing dimension in our national endeavor, (i.e.) the reproductive nature of proper work ethic in securing the bright future we hope for as individuals and a nation.”

  2. Simply the Truth
    March 19, 2014

    There are those who criticize the good that others state and the good advice given. Some of them do have bad work ethics. I have witnessed it on visits to D/ca. Some of them are also slow.
    Another case was when the Roseau Cathedral roof interior over the middle altar was being repaired by two young men. It appeared they were trusted and were left on their own to repair it. They kept talking and laughing loudly and never stopped even while a few of us were praying. They looked like they were doing more talking than working. What they were saying was nothing of consequence; a lot of crap. I wondered if that roof was ever repaired or properly..
    As I was walking out I told them this is a Church and to cease talking loudly. They were surprised that I addressed them. They were not humble and thought nothing of talking loudly and disturbing those who were praying.
    They projected bad manners, lack of respect while in the Church, for the Church and to those who were praying. This is only one example.
    Yes! They should emulate the Chinese work ethic. You would not find the Chinese being paid to perform a job, talking loudly to each other and especially in a Church where people are praying.
    We who reside abroad know what good work ethics are. If we do not practice it, we will be out of a job and soon enough.
    In the office. People from these countries work diligently and quietly. They take their work seriously. They usually talk before and after work hours, on their break and at lunch. While at work they concentrate on their work and even appear to be afraid to open their mouths to talk. It appears that this is their culture. They do have good work ethics. They are respectable. They achieve much.
    Some D/cans would do well to emulate them and not criticize Mr. Peters for making this observation and statement.. This is what he observed of the Chinese workers.

  3. LEGDONG
    March 18, 2014

    Give me commonsense every day and keep that “kind” of education. Rubbish. He must have gotten paid to say such trash. Soon the Chinese will want to walk all over us.

  4. faceup
    March 18, 2014

    Looking for some rotten Tomatoes to send on his Pulpit :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

  5. Anthony P. Ismael
    March 18, 2014

    Giving people “Mapwi” fails to motivate them. We were once a proud agricultural nation where hard work was welcomed. What happened to those who were proud of the land and what they produced from it?
    I am well aware that the World Trade Organization WTO and changes in international trade practices dealt a severe blow to Dominica’s agricultural economy. However, that should not restrict our ambitions in any way shape or form. It simply means that we need to reorganize ourselves and figure out new ways to become prosperous again.

    • winston warrington
      March 19, 2014

      Anthony, I usually find your comments very interesting; but implying that Dominica was ever prosperous has taken me by surprise. People have been fleeing this country from the 1950’s for economic reasons seeking respite and economic exile in US, Britain, USVI, Guada, Martinique, St.Martin, even Marie Galante! It has also been reported that Dominicans in their adopted countries become very hardworking and ambitious unlike at home. The president’s choice of words did not comfort many readers, but in the end take a serious look at Roseau and the people sitting on the steps.

  6. Francisco Telemaque
    March 18, 2014

    Emile, anybody who chose to emulate me would benefit a tremendous amount of dispelling, in the first place they would crave my academics, For your information, I am not a nobody as you are. By profession I am an Electronic/Electrical Engineer, turn medical student, one who showed great proficiency in the field of Health Science, even if I fell short of obtaining a medical degree.

    For you information boy, I earned an Bachelor in Science in Electronics, and another in Electrical Engineering, I also earned an Associate in Science; also in Electronics, along with an Associate in Arts, in the Liberal Arts. I later gave up my career in the field of electronics, and electrical engineering, to pursue a medical degree, which I decided to abandoned the idea for obvious reasons.

    I do not even believe with my (AA) degree in the liberal arts, you can match me.

    Actually, I was able to retire at the ripe old age of 47 years old, and for more than twenty years has not received a pay cheque from anyone for the exchange of my labor. Just incase you are wondering how I survive, be informed I am not on welfare, however, certain that I have a larger source of earning power than you and most Dominicans I know. I have invested into Real Estate, which affords me to make more money when I am asleep, than when you are awake kissing some politician butt, while singing for your supper!

    The emulation of me would mean my emulators would be filled with ambition, and endeavor to equal or excel themselves beyond me an others at my level. Your name Emile does not ring a bell, except for the only person in Dominica I remember with a name like yours, and one who’s blood is tainted with alcohol, one which could be termed a village or city drunk.

    Now it seems to me that I remember someone with such a name who worked for a Newspaper that was owned by the Roman Catholic Church in Dominica, if you are one of the same, you are a nobody, I remember reading something you may have written, and published in that paper, usually half of what you proposed saying would be always missing!

    Are you that person?

    If that’s you or your father, boy I can tell you; you are no competition to me nor an equal, I can chew you up in the morning for breakfast, and spew you out from my digestive system at lunch time! You are so far beneath me, in the category of my nobody list, I feel I am insulting myself giving you a second of my time.

    Remove me from your agenda, I do not want anything from Dominica, and its government as you do. And if I do drink with company you can be assured my company are people on the same level academically, and economically, as I am, we speak the same language, so do not look forward to joining the club anytime soon!

    If you and anonymous want to emulate Chines go right ahead, Dominica, and Dominicans always chose the worst of anything anyway that is why we are so ignorant and backwards you, all because of people like you

    Francisco Etienne-Dods Telemaque

    • punetero beaner
      March 18, 2014

      seems that education doesn’t mean culture and money doesn’t mean class…

      • Simply the Truth
        March 18, 2014

        It appears that Telemaque lacks these. It includes humility. Holy Scripture: “Humble yourself and you will be exalted in due time.” Then: “…So from now one whoever boasts should boast in the Lord.” Many times the word “boast” is used in Holy Scriptures. The Lord detests boastful people and those who are not humble.

  7. Ashamed of Dominica
    March 18, 2014

    That is our DSC president?ah mah gweh ca!!

  8. AP George.. again
    March 18, 2014

    Dr. Peters is on point! Absolutely right. The folks who are talking issue to his comments seem to be sympathizers to the status quo. The issue with the young lady he referred to is not about her right to ask about job benefits… but she probably knew all these facts… but what does SHE have to bring to the table. What skills does she have… is she eager to have a job and contribute to the College’s growth or is she just interested in getting paid. So if you were not at the interview, then refrain from condemning the man.

    Let’s move on… So, infact, this productivity issue is what is plaguing and handicapping Caribbean development on a whole.

    It’s sad though that the very government is undermining what Dr. Peters is aspiring to do. The gov’t is giving away too much… free houses here, free cheese there. What do you think people will come to expect?

    I think most people here in this blog are taking Dr. Peters’ comments out of whack. I think the thing he is saying about the Chinese (Americans and Europeans) is to: work hard, work fast, work accurately, be on time, be accountable, be productive… nothing about child labor and ancestors and all that nonsense.
    If American/European work ethic is not what should be emulated then why are they the most industrialized/developed. And why are they the first places we want to emigrate to? Why? But, somehow miraculously, when we get over to the US/Europe/China, our mindset changes immediately once we realize that “if a man refuse to work, he won’t eat”.
    Dominica is becoming a beggar, welfare State where people are encouraged to sit around, do nothing and expect to get rewarded…
    Nuff said!!

  9. Roy Williams
    March 18, 2014

    When Zapatos writes about me, he always refer to the stone brigade. I wonder whether he was a member of the brigade, no wonder Pedro does not like him.

  10. Listening
    March 18, 2014

    There is a point to be taken away from this message but it was not well communicated. In fact, it may have hurt more than it helped. A job offer becomes a contract when accepted; it is not a matter of favor. The person being offered to has a right to ask any question (and the ones mentioned were good questions to ask). Maybe another example of poor work ethics could have been used in the speech. As a woman, I find the comments insulting even while I do understand what the message should have been.

    • The Calabash
      March 18, 2014

      Well said…Listening. The intent and sentiment was right and perhaps the tough love message is appropriate as well.

      I hated much of the other ‘loud mouth’ negative comments. We must be more measured and show deference to our leaders. Stop the knee jerk condemnation. It undermines civility and the society.

    • Sylvester Cadette
      March 18, 2014

      I fully embrace your trend of thought. The message was a good one but poorly contextualized.

      OR IS IT THAT HIS WORDS OF ADVICE WERE POORLY PUT FORWARD BY THE REPORTER? This is not to throw aspersions at anyone, leastways DNO (for they are trying their best) but merely to understand.

      For indeed the questions asked by the “YOUNG LADY” are the prudent questions she ought to be asking in order to plan well to give her uttermost to the institution and to plan on personal front.

      The context of the circumstance, attitude when asking, or tone of voice and body language in which she may have asked can, notwithstanding send the wrong message.

      BUT WE SHOULD HOWEVER FULLY EMBRACE THE MESSAGE OF DR. PETERS as relates our work ethic (by whatever pattern or by whoever we wish to emulate)for herein lies a lot of sound advice for our development and ultimate success.

  11. Anonymous
    March 18, 2014

    Well i know in china no teacher student relations for sure.

  12. anonymous2
    March 18, 2014

    Unfortunately, that is so true. Just want money for doing nothing or doing it wrong.

  13. RastarMarn
    March 18, 2014

    It take time but noffing happens before its time,,,

    So allyou see now the kind of mindset that have our people in the same situation as when them albinos say they started recording history,,,

    Our Ancestors created the Great unsolved mysteries of the Pyramids on the Giza Plato and you telling dem Children to follow the work ethics of some people that our ancestors taught what they know this day???

    The Dogon Tribe of Mali have hundreds of years of recorded events they having been following a distant Stars Sirius A and Sirius B with their naked eye, that it took western telescopes to find not unitl the 1970s

    Instead for you to create a curriculum to help those children figure out their true self worth as related to their ancient ancestors from the great land of Kemet, you dere telling dem to follow some people who just starting to figure our themselves,,,

    Marn doh know about you yeh but Marn wasn’t entered into this realm to be Slave to a political system Marn ancestors created!!!

    You coming telling them children to follow the work ethics of some Chinaman dem, a group of people whom have depleted all their resources and now have to be farming, pollinating their fruits by unnatural means,,,

    The Americans only became know for their achievements because in the industrial age because Black folks ( the true inventors and innovators) couldn’t patent all the works they invented because a black man couldn’t get a patient from the United States Patent office it was his slave master that had rights to take the Credit,,,

    Dem Europeans never did anything of Value in recorded history, not even the concept of Warring, there are more artifacts in the British museum from Africa than from anywhere else on this globe, not even the discovery of this Land Dominica they can take as credit, as now we know them Ancient Africans already had Circumnavigated the World eons before them, and was trading and influencing every corner of this realm,,,

    Them Europeans didn’t even have a proper area to take a dump when the Moors came to save dem and you telling those children to follow their standards???

    Everywhere in recorded history you look every land these Europeans invaded was for their own Self Gratification and domination and destruction of the preexisting cultures that was there before they came, not one Civilization these people infiltrated that was for the betterment of the existing culture and you talking about following their ethics???

    Marn know DNO not gonna post dis but dis is to show dem DNO editors dat D Fraud is over and the evolution is continuing, and tell this educated Fool is educators like himself that still have them children in the Slave-Trade by infiltrating their minds with that Slavery-mentality,,,

    • RastarMarn
      March 18, 2014

      Typo Correction it’s the Giza Plateau not (Plato)

  14. derp
    March 18, 2014

    work ethics hmm.. fix allu customer service, ffs in Dominica you buy something the cashier does not even say thank you, but anyways I always say thank you(seems I have to teach them common courtesy) some even look at you funny when you hold the door open as you exit, in consideration for other people…

  15. March 18, 2014

    As a Dominican national living overseas I say Kudos to Mr. Peters for having the guts to say to Dominicans at home, Lets change our work ethics.
    We Dominican Nationals overseas know that we must work and work hard to earn a living, Nothing is given to us and Dominicans at home must be made to understand that this work phobia is hurting Dominica, we cannot and should not accept this lack of work ethics, This laziness from our fellow Dominicans and sweep it under the rug like it is not a problem, It definitely is and the quicker we acknowledge it and do something about it the better, It has nothing to do with Government ,or political connections it has to do with us as a people.
    The Bible says, by the sweat of thy brow thou shall eat bread, but many of us think we should not work and receive money, or work less and receive more pay. Many of us think that our family overseas should send money for us in Dominica, we prefer to sit at home watch TV, or sit by the rum shop and drink. wake up Dominicans
    We should definitely take a page from the Chinese book of work ethics. Kudos to Mr. Peters You are doing your country a service.

    Clayton Felix

    • AP George
      March 18, 2014

      Clayton, Amen to that! It’s sad though that the very government is undermining what he’s aspiring to do. THe gov’t is giving away too much… free houses here, free cheese there. What do you think people will come to expect?

      I think most people here in this blog are taking Dr. Peters’ comments out of whack. I think the thing he is saying about the Chinese (Americans and Europeans) is, work hard, work fast, accurate, be on time… nothing about child labor and ancestors and all that nonsense.
      If their work ethic was not what should be emulated then why are they the most industrialized/developed. And why is it the first places we want to emigrate to is the US or Europe? Why. By when we get over here, our mindset changes immediately once they realize “if a man refuse to work, he shouldn’t eat”
      Nuff said!!

    • Rhum Bouco
      March 18, 2014

      I guess you forgot to include the other bible teaching ” if a man chooses not to work he should be allowed to eat”

  16. yajphilip
    March 18, 2014

    Dr. Peter’s definitely has a point. However, it should have been phrased differently. There should not have been a comparison between ethnicities. Maybe he should have said, ” some Dominican’s need to improve on their work ethic, take their jobs seriously, have a sense of appreciation and treat your job as if it were your own business that you were running. Remember Dr. P. in making your speech your critique should be encouraging and it did come off a bit degrading when you decided to include that phrase. It has always been said that Dominicans and Caribbean people on a whole are hardworking people. This still remains true for the majority; The weakness may be in the up and coming youth. This should commence in the home – stemming from the parents and then in school; hence when they get out there in the workplace they are motivated and ready to embrace the job as it was everything that they have to live for. Many people are misplaced in certain jobs and lack the dedication and love towards the field that they are currently engaged in. We must encourage our folk to enter into the stream of commerce in fields that they love or work towards it. Keep pressing on Dr. P. and have your assistant or partner/wife review your speech (objectively) prior to proceeding to any function.

  17. Anonymous
    March 18, 2014

    Well, I was taken aback with that phrase Dominicans must adopt the work ethic of the Chinese; and was really about to dig into this mis-statement. I suggest that Dr. Peters, have an objective review of his speech prior to proceeding at any function. Dr. Peters, this was a very broad statement; crushing; nothwithstanding the truth and constant sayings that Dominicans and Caribbean people on a whole are hardworking people. Please, at least have your wife or assistant review your speech prior to making it. You probably could have said some Dominicans need to improve on their work ethic; but not compare us to another ethnicity. We work Hard and stick to it. Always remember your critique should be encouraging and uplifting; not degrading. Keep pressing on Dr. P.

  18. Rule
    March 18, 2014

    Are you serious man!! emulate Chinese work ethics? A country that condones child labor, exploitation of workers in large factories and degrades women!! Their products are substandard with very limited life span. You could not find a better country to use as an example?

  19. Young Dominican
    March 18, 2014

    Donald Peters you should be ashamed of yourself! What kind of message are you teaching our young people when you are telling them that they have no right to ask a potential employer what will be required of them or what they will be compensated for doing said job? It is one thing to teach our kids to have a good work ethic but it’s another thing to tell them that it’s ok to settle for mediocrity. We should be teaching our children to strive for the best but be willing to work their way to the top. it’s people like you Donald Peters who make young people want to leave Dominica as soon as possible in hopes of finding better out there. Such statements will only further the brain drain on our economy!

  20. Shake my Head
    March 18, 2014

    What a shame coming from a qualified State Coledge President.And saying so at a graduation? Where is the rrespect for women? I want to vomit.Council of women are you not going to condemn that behavior and treatment.No example to our youth.How can an elderly man insult a young lady that way

  21. shaka Zulu
    March 18, 2014

    I agree with doc Peters on ethics. Student questions legit. His response very unprofessional

  22. Annica
    March 18, 2014

    Dr. Peters your comments are an insult to all hard working Dominicans.
    Give me, Stewco, E.H. Charles and many others $27 million and you’ll see how we can build a better palace than what the Chinese built. We are not even putting our workers in a Military camp like the Chinese do.
    Peters should apologize because Dominica has good workers but do they ever get the opportunities the Chinese are given?

  23. Nacinimod
    March 18, 2014

    Well look mepuis….perhaps this message should be given at convocation rather than at commencement.

  24. NicE n NaughtY
    March 18, 2014

    Hmmmm all you not easy papa bringing all you people down for foreigners, when i was growing up the best sheets, plates, glasses etc. were preserved for visitors now the same thing is going on, on a larger scale, oh please there works are inferior compare to the locals, their buildings will go up faster but deteriorate mush faster also and speaking about ethics Mr. Peters in the other department you need some urgently.

  25. praise
    March 18, 2014

    I totally agree with this speech!! :-P for those Who don’t, are those who always seek out the negative from an advise instead of the positive. Us young people need to be more optimistic in this world. The future relies on us and it’s time to stop making senseless statement and act like young adults. :-x

    • March 18, 2014

      Praise.

      Hello and good evening to you. Hello the senseless statement was made by Dr Peters and there wasn’t anything positive in his statement. What is his expectation of the graduates for which he just issued an Associate Degree to.

  26. March 18, 2014

    Dr Peters.

    Hello and good morning. Well am very surprise of Dr Peters for him to make such a statement and he is the President of DSC. Now if one apply for a job and they receive that job then the employer must inform the employee of their expectations, Duties and their wages. This had nothing to do with her being unemployed because Mr Peters said she was offered the job so then who suppose to tell her what is expected of her. This is a very poor example from Mr Peters and I would like to know in what field does he hold a doctorate in. Many of us know that the Chinese work long hours for little pay and they don’t pay attention to working conditions therefore its nothing to emulate because they are expendable. We must seek higher education and be willing to work hard but we must also understand our working environment otherwise people who think like Dr Peters will only take advantage of our people. We need a clarification from Dr Peters because this isn’t statement that should be made by the president of DSC.

  27. Simply the Truth
    March 18, 2014

    Mr. Peters is correct. We should look at people, view them well, their attitude and work ethics. If you wish, say, “good work habits” so as to emulate them. We can learn from others and adopt the good we see in them..
    Even at a job interview some could have an abnormal, unbecoming attitude and a defensive one. Applicants will not get very far with this type of attitude. You can kiss any prospect of a job goodbye with this demeanor.
    Let some of them who are in need of this learn that when applying for a job, being interviewed, being considered for one or being offered one, salary should never be asked or negotiated. Only after the offer of employment. Even an offer of employment does not mean that you will obtain the job. Employers could change their mind.
    The interviewers are the ones to address the job description and salary; not the applicants. The applicants must satisfy the interviewers of their work experience, capability and whatever else which entails a diligent employee.
    Generally applicants always look and act their best. They must not project to the interviewer that all they are interested in is the type of job and salary. Know that, this is a “No! No!” They must be effective listeners. This does not mean they cannot ask questions but must be careful of the type of questions they ask
    In fact, at the end of the interview, the interviewers will ask, “Do you have any questions?” They will try to trick you too.
    Never enquire about salary prior to being accepted for the position. You are liable to be rejected for the position.
    If you are accepted, you will have no need to enquire about it. The interviewer will brief you on all relevant matters concerning the job and salary. Then, it is left to you if you wish to accept it or not.
    Interviewers are not only educated, they are smart in that some of them have a degree in psychology and other degrees. They know exactly what to ask applilcants.
    They may ask what type of salary are you seeking. Be careful. Better not answer this question. If the salary you are seeking is much more than they are offering, you may be out of it. There may be some sort of negotiation on the part of the interviewer. Not you, at least not during the interview. You may be better off enquiring what the position entails. Never ask if the job entails certain benefits. Usually, the interviewers will inform you about itt.
    Folks, you have a computer and Internet. Google all these and you will get the correct answers, to the point.

  28. Emile Zapatos
    March 18, 2014

    Good motivating speech. A lot of people especially the BLUES will not like it because the truth offends.
    Just take a look at the way the civil servants work. Feet draggars . It is time for them to be held accountable and face “fire or fine”
    Come to work late and leave early, and look at the clock all day.

    • Emile Zapatos
      March 18, 2014

      Look at our customer service . We have to admit that our work attitude need to change , and we have to make corrections.

  29. Wi papa
    March 17, 2014

    I am so disappointed when people use the wrong forum to sing for their supper. It was a graduating class of young people!!! The first things you choose to tell them are work like Chinese and don’t ask questions. Don’t ask what job you are getting and most definitely don’t ask how much you getting paid because ‘you just come’.

    Ah ah ah. I am disappointed. Young ladies and men, you need great work ethics. If you were not taught so at school, I am very sorry. Look to your parents and grand parents and you will find work ethics. They knew how to work hard to send you to school. I also implore you to die with your dignity. Always ask what your job entails and please, make sure you know what your salary is going to be. That way you can know if you can even afford to pay a bus to take you to work.

    Dr. Peters, some of us went to school for many years to earn a doctorate. Some of us were graced with honorary doctorates. I cannot believe, with supposed higher level of education, you could speak such garbage. By the way, did you not negotiate for your salary when you took your present job with the school?? Oh, do so never like so.

    It is my wish, that you stop trying to instill your personal agenda on young, naïve minds.

  30. >>>>>>>>>>>>
    March 17, 2014

    The RED CLINIC is giving free money, but you still want Dominicans to work hard? Ask Skerrit about the Red Clinic Dr Peters, and i am sure you will recant your statement.
    HOW LONG?
    NOT LONG!

  31. March 17, 2014

    Today is my daughter’s Birth Anniversary, she has EXCELLENT WORK ETHICS. I APPLAUD MYSELF and HER EFFORTS for this ACCOMPLISHMENT.

  32. slim ducreay
    March 17, 2014

    office fork knife and spoon does do a lot of work in the kitchen from the south east by the e c l bridge and val val Monday on digicel step chattering about work ethic…..da so small like some people ice pricks….well done doc with u work ethics Sukie have a real bigga work ethic dan dem Chineseand yours for sure

  33. March 17, 2014

    Dr. Peter I thank you for your well said words and your contribution towards our country. And to the Chinese government, a few misunderstood nationals does not speak for the whole country, the one that understands progress do appreciate your efforts and contribution, and on behalf of those I thank you.

  34. Anthony P. Ismael
    March 17, 2014

    It’s tough to develop a strong work ethic when there are no incentives to work for. We need leaders who lead by example and who are capable of executing a new paradigm shift. That does not exist is in Dominica. We also need competition. That too, does not exist in Dominica. In other parts of the world, “Survival of the fittest” forces everyone to be efficient and diligent at their chosen profession.
    Furthermore, being unemployed does not mean that you have to be treated like a “Dog.” As the president of the college, this should have been a teachable moment. You could have taught the student in question some interviewing techniques and interviewing etiquette. That would have been a more pragmatic and valuable lesion, compared to lambasting her in the press. Denigrating others who are not where we think they should be hinders their growth and it does not help them to maximize their potential at all.

  35. Jude Nicholas
    March 17, 2014

    Interesting – Dominicans should emulate the work ethics of the Chinese by looking at the Chinese doing the work that our taxes pay for in Dominica.
    I wonder whether Mr Peters was also referring to the people who assemble at the Financial center on Wednesdays and those who get to Vielle Case on Thursdays.

  36. Valda Bruno Durand
    March 17, 2014

    This article came across as a bad joke, while the message is a noble one and should be taken seriously, Chinese? come on man Dr. Peters, you mean to tell me there are no Dominicans or Caribbean or African (Nelson Mandela) person that you could use as an example, Chinese are know for quantity of work the quality is another story. Congrats to the graduates, when you find a job, go to work on time and give a fear days work for a fear days pay, and do not go and ‘sewo’ and call in sick the next day.

  37. uh shate man
    March 17, 2014

    So on graduation day you are telling me I have no work ethics?So this is what you thought of me all along.So why did I give my damn money to college if ‘the president’ thinks I am not ready for work in Dominica?…This speech is disgusting. :twisted:

    • March 17, 2014

      I do agree with you Peters should really think before he speak but remember this was the very same guy who went from school to school in the USA then ended up in D’ica college.

    • Simply the Truth
      March 17, 2014

      You are the one who is disgusting and misconstrued what he tried to relay. twisted: He did not speak of you or to you personally. This is how some of you can twist and turn words to suit your mentality and be critical of them.
      Mr. Peters made a general statement which broad-minded people will appreciate and comprehend. It is an urging to do their best and put forth their best if they wish to accomplish anything and to be successful at it.
      It is a similar, if not identical statement which will be made in any country. Canada, U.S. and Great Britain are no exception.
      It is a motivational speech. As President of the College, he is the one to state it and rightfully so. This is what it is meant to be. Nothing else as you concluded.

    • Bogoroy
      March 18, 2014

      No, this speech is real. It says: “Yes, you ahve academic qualifications, but this is not enough. You must adopt the right work ethics, i.e work hard, if you want to succeed.”

      Now, what could be so “disgusting” about this advice?

    • Anonymous
      March 18, 2014

      I totally agree with you…and the example he gave of the young woman even worse…what is wrong with asking for job description and salary?? These ppl are sick!!

  38. pinche mzungu
    March 17, 2014

    maybe it make sense to ask Dominica employers what do they think about Dominicans working ethics? I personally don’t believe that any ‘working ethic’ exists at all…working ethic is a sister of responsibility and strong moral obligation…and those things are avoided by vast majority of Dominica male population…

    • uh shate man
      March 17, 2014

      lol…dominica male population????…..lol :lol:

    • Simply the Truth
      March 17, 2014

      I would think, not only the male population; also the female ones, some of them. I would not generalize. Some D/cans are hardworking; others are not. Some take an interest in their work; others do not.
      When we visit D/ca and enter a work establishment to conduct business, we notice their attitude, one way or the other. So do the tourists who visit.
      All employers should conduct an annual review of those who are full-time staff; be it that they are classified as part-time workers and paid hourly, if such is the case. Their attendance and punctuality should be taken into consideration, one way or the other.
      A performance appraisal should be conducted annually to assess their overall work ethics and personal attitude, also toward customers where applicable.
      Based on this, it would determine their eligibility for an annual pay increase. If this were implemented, especially those who are laissez faire, I bet their work ethics would change for the better.
      Employers would get a good return for what they pay their employees. It would make the work force environment no less happier and satisfactory. Customer service where applicable would increase. This is what (another one) needs to be implemented in the work force in Dominica. It would be beneficial for employers and for business.

  39. Anonymous
    March 17, 2014

    You mean everything made in China that falls apart? what is the quality of that work????

    • March 17, 2014

      Yeah, I think the good Dr. of edu do not know the difference.

    • Simply the Truth
      March 18, 2014

      Here you go generalizing. I am certain not all the items fall apart. I have some which are made in China. In fact, nearly everything we purchase in Canada – in Toronto is made in China.
      Even the grocery stores also sell garlic, ginger and fish from China. Can you believe that?
      We get a good joke out of that. Some of the items are operable. It may depend on how much you paid for them.
      In Canada, surprisingly, we have winter coats, boots, shoes, wares and many items which are made in China, I do find some of them are good. They are unique which is why people flock to those dollar stores as Dollarama to purchase certain items, even for files as also file folders.
      In the past few years Dollarama has increased the cost from $1.00 to as much as $3.00. Some are still $1.00. I think they got greedy. Nevertheless, people are still purchasing them and view them as a good buy.
      There are Christmas and other cards, ribbons, bows, etc. The items are too numerous to mention. It makes me wonder how those items could be sold at a low cost.
      Warlmart has a lot of items from China. Warlmart has an excellent three-month refund policy. Of course there are limitations. I have never had a problem returning any item to Warlmart, if something is wrong with it.
      Half the time people return them because they felt they do not need them or do not like them. Warlmart refunds the customers. If they are operable and even unopened, they are returned to the floor for sale. If they are not operable, they are returned to the manufacturer be they in the US.
      If I purchased an item which is not operable soon after I purchased it, I bring it back with my receipt. The policy in those dollar stores is, “no return, no refund” Tell that to me of all people . :lol:
      I know the Law and my right as a consumer. They, too, know the Law but could pretend.. I am not shy to return the item. As long as I have my bill and the item and I show them what is wrong with it, they will give me another one or equivalent cost of another item. Either that, or my smile, friendliness and respect will win. :lol: This is good enough for me. If they fail to do so, they will be reported to the Consumer Protection.
      D/ca is in need of some Laws which the government should apply to protect its consumers. It appears this one is badly needed in Dominica.

      • faceup
        March 18, 2014

        Man you always trying to correct.. Justice just chill for a moment, just chill man !! 8-O 8-O 8-O

  40. mike
    March 17, 2014

    Right message wrong messenger. Peters has lost ‘too much capital’ by being too close to the divisive politics in Dominica to convey any serious message to young people. He is too politically compromised to be taken as a serious academician and scholar.

  41. Dunce Cat
    March 17, 2014

    Mr. Peters i agree with you we must emulate good things. The Chinese also execute corrupt politicians let us do the same here

    • Anonymous
      March 18, 2014

      nice one .I like it. go dunce cat go!

    • Bogoroy
      March 18, 2014

      Be careful what you request. The world already knows a former PM who was caught trying to use State lands as collateral to secure a loan for his PRIVATE enterprise. He would be at the front of the execution queue.

      We also know of another one who up to today ahs not told us what happened to our money spent on a water project and the construction of a road in the valley.

      And the list goes on…

      So….watch what you ask for.

  42. Truth be Told
    March 17, 2014

    “I said, woman you are unemployed, you have no money now, what does it matter?” he stated. “That’s the mentality. She has no degree but she wants to know what job, what quality of job we are going to give her. She doesn’t want to start at the bottom. We need to get rid of that, we need to fix that.” Dr Peters, this is the attitude that causes managers and employers in Dominica to exploit young women in Dominica. So many of our young girls being sexually abused for employment and scholarships to better themselves and this is the attitude that perpetuates it! Really disappointed to her this foolish level of reasoning from a President of a college in the 21st Century!

    • Truth be Told
      March 17, 2014

      You might have as well told her to prostitute herself because she is unemployed!

    • March 17, 2014

      In other words, Mr. Peters was telling the young woman, you had/have nothing, take it or leave it.

    • Simply the Truth
      March 18, 2014

      There are some women who will not stoop so low. They possess dignity and pride. When propositioned, women have a choice, to accept or not. Are they forced into it? Who is to be blamed if they succumbed to those demands? Need I say more?

      • Ohmy
        March 18, 2014

        Oh my you are sooo ANNOYING must you respond to every comment some one makes? Toneh man.

    • Bogoroy
      March 18, 2014

      Huh???? 8-O :?:

    • justsaying
      March 18, 2014

      Am i to assume that the young woman was out of line for asking what job she is being offered, if that information is not forthcoming? Or even her salary? Isn’t that normal questions asked at an interview? She is unemployed and offered a job, obviously in her mind she will be getting some form of stipend/wage/salary or she might as well stay home. Mr. Peters’ comments shows how little regard/respect people like him has for the underprivileged/ less fortunate. It’s sickening.

  43. Michael
    March 17, 2014

    There is something definitely worth emulating from the Chinese. I visited Taiwan some years ago and was blown away by their work ethics and how little they waste. Waste products are converted into new productive uses. For example, they import iron ore, convert it to steel and use the slag (the waste) to make jewellery. They have a strong connection to their homeland and work tirelessly to build it. Their approach to work definitely has to do with their culture. Some say it has to do with the Confucian ethics.

    • March 17, 2014

      Chinese work ethics is that their employees work HARD and their EARNINGS is worth nothing. Have you noticed that the only people the Chinese employ is their own? Why, because they are easily manipulated. Have you noticed the Chinese do not talk much? Why, because they do NOT want to get CAUGHT.

    • Simply the Truth
      March 18, 2014

      China is making everything. Computers and stereo sets and the likes are also made in China.
      Keep in mind, it is not a democratic country. I do think that people or rather some in a democratic country have a different work ethic. If the Chinese do not take their work seriously they will be punished by the government.
      In the same manner there are more criminals in democratic countries than in those countries. Those non-democratic governments will not hesitate to punish perpetrators harshly. Democratic governments are too lenient. This is why those countries have more criminals and increasingly so.
      This is what they should also adopt from those countries. If they did, their countries would be practically free of criminals. Let us tell that to democratic governments as also Canada, the US, Great Britain – Europe.

  44. Apple
    March 17, 2014

    Where is the work for the graduates

    • March 17, 2014

      The Chinese got them.

    • Bogoroy
      March 18, 2014

      Does anybody owe them anything? What about THEY creating a business venture that will create work for themselves and others?

      Stop depending on someone to do everything for you all. Always asking and asking and asking. Shaite!!!!!!!!!!!!

  45. Nigel
    March 17, 2014

    Dr. Peters is right. We want everything with little effort placed into getting it. Majority of Dominicans are lazy and would rather everything handed to them

    • .
      March 17, 2014

      @ Nigel Why shouldn’t they be lazy when lazy men/women get more money from the RED CLINIC than a hard working man/woman can get for several months of hard work?

      • Bogoroy
        March 18, 2014

        You call this twisted logic.

      • nigel
        March 19, 2014

        Citizens have a choice. Do you want to live under the wealthfare system or you want to set an example for your kids and be a productive citizen.
        RED Clinic is a tactic used by the government if you want to fall for it thats your choice

    • March 17, 2014

      You are right, in part. However, if Dominica did NOT have ALL of these other nationalities and EMPLOY DOMINICANS the situation would have be different.

  46. Jah guidell
    March 17, 2014

    I would think that if I was interviewing for a job regardless at the top or bottom of the ladder that one or two of the questions that may be asked by the potential employee is 1. What does the job entail or 2. What is the compensation? I see nothing wrong with these questions. You mean you are doing me a favor so I should just be grateful and stay silent? It does not sound right. Maybe I did not understand the article but I think the person was within their right to ask the questions. Mr peters it does matter. . The Chinese comparison is another debate

  47. JoJo
    March 17, 2014

    Maybe Dr. Peters can lead by example??

  48. Francisco Telemaque
    March 17, 2014

    Donald Peters, I am very surprised at you!

    Why should Dominicans emulate the Chines work ethics?; are you suggesting that we return to slavery; because the Chines work as slaves in China, they are whipped if they fail to perform a task properly, they work from sun up to sunset, their mind is controlled by their communist government.

    They are programmed to be obedient to their masters, in China right this day there are young people in factories locked up behind closed doors working and actually living on the job.

    Peters you cannot deny that, because I can tell you that Mit Romney, the presidential candidate who ran against Obama in the last presidential election, owns one of such work places in China. that came to light in the last presidential election. If you are a slave program you as a robot, and used you as a tool, after you are emancipated, in freedom you will still conduct yourself as a slave!

    The Chines are programmed machines, so much so that they are limited as to how many children they should bring into this world. What are you talking about man? We Dominicans are as hard working as any other hard working people on the face of the earth, we are a unique people, with lots of political, and governmental obstacles in our way, that is why our country lack progress.

    How hard can the graduating students work, when there are no jobs to be filled on the island; just about every graduating student will be looking to leave Dominica in the interim to find something on another Caribbean island, or North America to do in order to remain alive, and productive.

    There is nothing to emulate from the chines, given the same chance as the Chines have in Dominica, our people will perform the same. Dominica existed before the China man and women came, we maintain our Banana plantations with our blood sweet, and tears, I remember you, nothing bad to say about you but I believe I remember your mother she had an easy life hence, her easy life made yours much simpler, I know one of your brothers, I remember you guys a long time ago in a certain village v, we became better acquainted recently, however since he get promoted in the cabal, de man doh talk to me since eh!

    Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha!

    Anyway, giving the graduating students a good pep talk is good, however its not worth while advising them to emulate the Chines; he next thing we will find is politicians advising us to abandoned our unique culture, and assimilate into the Chines culture.

    What you need to do is advice the government since all of you are good friend to incorporate a trade unite to the collage, where the interested could learn Electronics , practical chemistry, refrigeration hydraulics, and such science with the hope somebody will graduate and decide to go into the manufacturing of some of what is mentioned here.

    Francisco Etienne-Dods Telemaque

    • Anonymous
      March 17, 2014

      Well one thing is certain! They should not emulate you!!!

      • Emile Zapatos
        March 17, 2014

        Yes Anonymous I agree with you. We cannot and should not emulate Mr Francisco Telemacque who rombles like a landslide of words just like his good friend Lennox Linton. The only people they will bury verbally are themselves.

    • MeCamem
      March 17, 2014

      Idiot!

    • March 17, 2014

      It is not only in China the Chinese perform as SLAVES. They are all over America. They smuggle people and have them living like sardines. Recently, one young lady escaped in Florida alleging that she was smuggled and held captive. She worked daily with NO PAY. According to the young lady, her employer told her that she eat and sleep, that is what she was working for and there was NO MONEY coming to her.

    • >>>>>>>>>>>>
      March 17, 2014

      @Francisco I AGREE WITH YOU 100%.

    • Simply the Truth
      March 18, 2014

      Here is another one who misunderstood what Mr. Peters stated. If you are a broad-minded, educated person, you should know better. Do not allow your mind to work overtime.

  49. John
    March 17, 2014

    The next Prime minister of Dominica is going to be a China man.

    • %
      March 17, 2014

      %John That’s not true. LENNOX LINTON is a Dominican, from the village of Marigot.
      LINTONNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN

      • Bogoroy
        March 18, 2014

        :mrgreen:

      • Emile Zapatos
        March 18, 2014

        Thanks . I did not know that he was from Marigot, Lennox Linton always told people at home and abroad that he was from Roseau and is now living in an upscale urban area at Morne Daniel

      • Emile Zapatos
        March 18, 2014

        He always said that he is upper class at the top or the social piramid

    • Simply the Truth
      March 18, 2014

      Or woman. I foresee this could occur some years from now as those who are born in D/ca and who speak like D/cans will grow up to adulthood. This is their country, where they are born and brought up.
      They will not remain in the background. This is why the youths must be diligent in their studies and work hard to achieve their goal and one day will assume their rightful place also in politics.
      If they are laid back, yes, those D/can-born Chinese will take over. May there be no strife in D/ca then. Keep this in mind and inform your counterparts about it.

  50. lightbulb
    March 17, 2014

    that is disrespectful statement, Dominica is filled with people who have exemplary work ethics. So many people that we export them world wide.

    Dr. Peters should have said emulate the best Dominicans of today, so they, the graduates, can build a better tomorrow.

    • Simply the Truth
      March 18, 2014

      You made me laugh. :lol: Those worldwide may never return to work in D/ca nor will their children or grandchildren.
      Those in Dominica must strive to do their best to enhance Dominica and make it progressive. They are the ones who are reaping all the benefits that Dominica has to offer.

  51. coyote
    March 17, 2014

    Good work ethics yes , but where are the jobs.

  52. pedro
    March 17, 2014

    Peters is part of the Team of advisers that change the philosophy of reward for work in Dominica to a philosophy of rewards for votes. It is only important to him today because he can see the country falling apart under their watch.

    • Simply the Truth
      March 18, 2014

      What about you? What are doing to assist Dominica? What is your contribution?

      • Simply the Truth
        March 18, 2014

        “you”

  53. Anonymous
    March 17, 2014

    Dominicans have no work ethics because politicians spoil them and now everything they want is the govt. Hand out mentality that have them like that.

    • ()
      March 17, 2014

      @ Anonymous. Why work hard when the RED CLINIC gives me money for no work?

  54. helllo
    March 17, 2014

    SUKIE from Newtown is the hardest working Dominican since slavery ended.

    I would take some Chinese and get them to go on a working competition with Sukie and trust me they will not last a half day.

    We black people are too quick to bring down our won race for others. SHAME ON U>>>>>>>>Plagariszation is not hard work in the wrong direction and violates all university college and high school etc rules. I would be happy if the collge focusses on this matter also.. this will guide our youths into honest action.

  55. SUKIE EGBERT MACMILA
    March 17, 2014

    I MEAN for a Doc mister does talk stupidy we boy. So dats how we come in Domnica dem docs just rapping some much sheet.

  56. Wait what?
    March 17, 2014

    So what does he want from us?

    To be money hungry, to be unemployed and to be so desperate for employment that we forfeit our human rights?

    Yes, I’m going to ask what the job description is like and yes I’m going to ask about the pay?

    I may be unemployed, but I have the right to know what my potential job requires.

    With his logic, I can go about blindly selling drugs, because I’m at the “bottom”

    • ()
      March 17, 2014

      @wait what? Of course i will ask about the pay. SOT i am SOT THEN!

  57. Anonymous
    March 17, 2014

    We have the laziest …….GoV.
    they don’t work and pay themselves at corruption prices.

  58. Anonymous
    March 17, 2014

    Hooray to Dr. Peters!!!!

    Thank God that my work ethic was learnt long time ago…. And by the way Mr. Peters have you ever stopped to think that the Chinese are being ABUSED by having to work these ridiculous hours day in day out?
    Do you work 24 7 Mr. Peters? Even Almighty God rested for one day!!!

    Now Sir! What is wrong with the young lady asking about the job she will have to do and the pay that goes with it? So because she is unemployed she must settle for crap?

    You too dam wicked!!!! If you were the one going for the job I am sure you would want to know these things

  59. ?
    March 17, 2014

    finding de job is one ting….ethics is another. Our kids leave high school then go straight to college. From college straight to work. Who is planting work ethics. Parents fighting hard to make ends meet

  60. Hmmm
    March 17, 2014

    I’m sure the Chinese met Dominica up and running when they set foot here.

    • March 17, 2014

      Exactly what did China do for Dominica that other Countries did not do? You are right, Dominica was doing much better before China in.

    • John
      March 19, 2014

      You mean after they annex Dominica and make it a Chinese colony?

  61. grell
    March 17, 2014

    Peter stop brainwashing the poor,chinese work but how cheap they buildand in china its slave labor so please get it right.

  62. Morihei Ueshiba
    March 17, 2014

    Peters u are a hypocrite, how can you encourage young people too work hard and u know we have a red clinic giving people money who don’t work at all.

  63. %
    March 17, 2014

    You should have delivered this speec to the most LAZY, DUNCE, INSULTIVE AND CORRUPT GOVERNMENT THAT HAVE EVER RULED THIS LAND. This Labour Party!!!!!!
    Now Dr Peters Sir, do you know that some Dominicans work even harder than many Chinese? Maybe you are not one, but i know many Dominicans who do. So i take umbrage with this silly comment. The problem is, the government that you kneel and grovel to are not employing locals to do the same jobs that the Chinese are doing..
    Now what is wrong with the young lady asking ABOUT HER SALARY?
    WASN’T IT AN INTERVIEW?
    Because she was unemployed, is she to be exploited?
    Should she accept $2.00 a day? The question was appropriate sir, please put that in you psyche.
    In futeure specify if it’s the gang members of the Labour party you are referring to. I DO KNOW THAT THEY ARE DARN LAXZY. I have said that many times before.THEY ARE ALSO DUNCE AND INSULTIVE.
    IT’S TIME FOR CHANGE.

    • Emile Zapatos
      March 18, 2014

      Mr %, Sir ,The Dominica Labour Party will continue to move the country forward to higher levels of progress in spite of you and your blue friends. There will be no regressive “change” , just moving forward, BACKWARDS NEVER.

    • Simply the Truth
      March 18, 2014

      You deserve to be arrested, charged and imprisoned. Judge not! Be sure what you state is factual. Even then, guard your mind, your mouth and fingers on the keyboard lest you be made to pay for your words.

  64. March 17, 2014

    chinese alone that getting work in d/a that how we come .cause we just come///////////

    • Simply the Truth
      March 18, 2014

      Apply yourself better and you will be complimented and rewarded. :lol:
      There are some, due to their bad work ethic, give their country and other nationals a bad name.

  65. Channel 1
    March 17, 2014

    Mr Peters, you should deliver that speech at the next House of Parliment meeting when all the members of Dominica’s most backward thinking government ever ie the DLP are present.

    Garcon, look a bunch of LAZZYYY fellas….

  66. Roy Williams
    March 17, 2014

    We should emulate the Chinese work ethics ok. Is Peters aware that the Chinese are paid more money then the Dominican worker. Maybe Peters should ask a port worker.

    • Stupes
      March 17, 2014

      Y can’t we just stop being soo negative and take the positive in the man message…it shld matter how low ur salary is, but you shld wrk hard point blank. If us are given a job u shld do it to the best of ur ability and go beyond the expectations of others

      • Anonymous
        March 17, 2014

        It needs to be said.

      • d paro kid
        March 17, 2014

        a fair days work for a fair days pay!!! NUFF SAID!

      • March 17, 2014

        Mr. Peters was insulting Dominicans. There was nothing positive about his message. You CAN NOT ask your people to emulate another man’s work ethic. WHERE IS MR, PETERS WORK ETHICS?

    • Emile Zapatos
      March 17, 2014

      Roy I am sure that you know Dr Peters from boyhood and the contribution he has made in sports and in antidiscrimination. Unlike you he was not stoned out of Dominica by the Lennox Linton stone brigade which include his two sisters. Unlike you he did not waste his time in fast food establishment, but obtained higher education and return home to help.
      you seem green with envy since you became blue vex. Green eyes in a blue face. Trying to ingratiate with those organized syndicated criminals who stole DAAS money wiil not get you a candidacy.
      Chinese wages are one of the lowest in the world. That is why American companies are doing a bee line to exploit China cheap labour.

    • Simply the Truth
      March 18, 2014

      This is because of their experience and work ethics. Are you not aware of that?

  67. Lu-Belle
    March 17, 2014

    Training in applying for a job should be given to all high school students. They should NEVER bring their Mother or their children with them to a job interview or when inquiring about a job application. Also – no phone calls to ask if a company is hiring. You must show up, in person, well groomed, make eye contact and answer the questions that are asked of you clearly – no mumbling and staring out the door or on the floor. Training is needed in order to be comfortable applying for a job.

    • Simply the Truth
      March 18, 2014

      Indeed!

  68. The Times
    March 17, 2014

    Dr. Peters i agree with you wholeheartedly but we have an issue here in Dca and that is Dominicans have sense of urgency we just sit by shooting the breeze. I have found myself guilty of this sometimes but i don’t totally blame just the people i blame the government as well by not clearly outlining what we want from the nxt generation. In America when ever they want to boost a particular part of the work force they advertise it on tv and other media mediums. For example they may need more dentists or pediatricians and they actually advertise these jobs and show the perks of being in that particular field.

    Schools in Dca also needs some life teachers. Don’t just come and teach the subject n syllabus tell these kids whats waiting for them out there. And preach self-sufficiency.

    • Stupes
      March 17, 2014

      Y must the government tell up what they want from you…u people jus find all excuses to blame the government. Though I’m not a supporter of them either, this blame game needs to stop. People need to take responsibility for their actions….we have a small dominica. No one shld have to say to the new generation that for instance there is need for another general surgeon.

    • Simply the Truth
      March 18, 2014

      No one told those students about this in those past years. They had enough common sense to apply themselves accordingly. They did not depend on the government for a job and for their survival. These days D/ca has a different breed of people or shall I say youths and some in especially their early twenties?

  69. Evolved
    March 17, 2014

    This man needs blows. How can he equate Chinese workers with Dominican workers? They are brought to Dominica to do a job – they work seven days a week – they are transported to and from work, they are given accommodation, food etc free of charge. I would hope that they can work swiftly given those variables

    • JoJo
      March 17, 2014

      Maybe they have no choice and are prisoners in a work program. China does work like that, even using them overseas. Ask yourself why not even their families with them.

  70. March 17, 2014

    “Dr. Donald Peters, wants citizens to “emulate the work ethics of the Chinese,” stating Dominica has not learnt to work well.”

    Dr. Peters, what does that mean? Dominicans has no “work ethics” or Dominicans “has not learnt to work well”? Were Dominicans included in the project alongside the Chinese where their ability or standards did not meet that of the Chinese? Give us the contracts and the credits that go along with it, will you.

    • Stupes
      March 17, 2014

      Stop being so petty…..be real…do us honestly think that the people in dominica have good wrk ethics?

      • %
        March 17, 2014

        @stupes Man shut up. Many, Many, Many ,Dominicans have very very very good work ethics. I AM SURE YOU DONT, since you sound like you don’t..But don’t come with that crap about Dominicans do not have good work ethics. stuppessssssssssssssssssssssss

      • There you have it.
        March 17, 2014

        Pray tell; what do you consider good work ethics. Forget the Chinese, Europeans and Americans. Inform us what constitutes good work ethics…

      • Ms Twitter
        March 17, 2014

        Maybe you don’t but I do….because when i show up to work in the morning with a cold and 100 degree fever, I think that says alot about my work ethics, don’t you???

      • March 17, 2014

        I assume that INCLUDES YOU.

    • Stupes
      March 17, 2014

      When will the people of this country just stop being so negative, this is the very reason why our country can’t move forward…I feel like people just sit and think of only negative things and lame the government for evrythin. This makes no sense to me. I don’t understand y a man wld say that people shld adopt the GOOD not the bad but the GOOD work ethics of the Chinese that people wld find soo much negative things to say. Chinese people are loyal dedicated workers, what is wrong is the issue if the new generation of workers are called to be the same…

      • March 17, 2014

        No one is saying that Chinese do not have good work ethics. Chinese are loyal dedicated workers to their kind, not to us. Chinese people MUST be loyal dedicated workers. In the Chinese world, if YOU DO NOT EAT YOUR DINNER YOU WILL NOT GET DESERT.

        WHY DID MR. PETERS NOT TELL THE STUDENTS TO EMULATE HIMSELF, THEIR PARENTS, OR EVEN the other HARD WORKING PEOPLE IN THE COMMUNITY? WHY THE CHINESE? Do people other than the Chinese NOT HARD WORKING PEOPLE?

      • Ashamed
        March 18, 2014

        sort.Dom inicans

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