Close to 40 persons from the Roseau Central constituency and other communities on island formed part of a massive clean-up campaign in Roseau on Sunday.
Leader of the United Workers Party (UWP) Lennox Linton and other members of the party were also part of the campaign.
It was led by Parliamentary Representative for Roseau Central, Joseph Isaac and a newly formed group known as the Roseau Sports and Cultural Connection.
It is being described as an apolitical mission which was triggered by the people of the constituency and nationals based on complaints about the cleanliness of the capital.
“It was a big movement of people, people of different walks of life,” Isaac told Dominica News Online (DNO). “A lot of the constituents and people of Dominica were complaining of the foul scent of Roseau and we wanted Roseau to be more environmentally friendly for them.”
He said drains were flushed in a number of streets including Hillsborough Street, Kennedy Avenue, Great Malborough Street and Cork Street.
The Roseau River bank and the Court House area on the Bayfront also got their share of cleaning, “some of them 100 percent complete, some of them 90 percent, some 60 percent…” according to Isaac.
The second phase of that project, he said, will involve the clean-up of the Boyd Avenue area among other areas in Roseau.
“So this Sunday coming we are doing the second and final phase,” he noted.
According to Isaac the effort was coordinated to bring a number different institutions together to assist, including the Roseau City Council, Dominica Solid Waste Management Corporation and the Fire and Ambulance Services.
He said support was also recieved from the government of Dominica.
“We also wrote the Prime Minister, which we got support from the government of Dominica,” Isaac noted. “They gave us water, they gave us bleach and they gave us power wash service.”
He suggested that the clean up be done on a quarterly basis “but by the institutions with the mandate to keep Roseau clean.”
He is encouraging similar programmes across Dominica.
“Two things we are going to be proposing now, one the institutions should come together after that is done,” Isaac said. “We will keep a coordinating meeting in which we will get the institutions to come together and discuss how they are going to go about doing it in the future.”
He added, “We are also proposing and encouraging different villages or different communities in Dominica to take a leaf from that page and do a similar programme.”
When again for cleanup?
Cleaning drains and picking up trash is the appropriate job for uneducated troublemakers. As these hypocrites carry out these gimmicks to gain support and media attention, our great and wise Supreme Leader is out there working tirelessly to bring home the much-needed millions in order to transform our great Island Nation into a modern and industrialized powerhouse.
i would have loved to see in the photos party members from all sides doing this job. to just give bleach and water still says that i do not want to put dirt on my hands.
It is good to see MEN especially from the oppsoition doing good for our coutry. thats much better news than to hear about attemted rape by men in high places, bobols, men sleeping with their colleague wives , men in high places abandoning their wives, mysterious asain trips and fire bombimgs.
It would have been nice to see a MAN from the labour party let us say a man …. show his physical abilty and join this group of MEN in cleaning roseau. (you see lennox’s muscles?)
DNO all im saying is that this is good news and we rather be hearing about this than such things as fire bombings.
yes stay in the yard and clean.
Isnt it strange that only two counselors did the cleanup in Roseau. Where was the Mayor and City clerk and other counselors. One fing for sure, this Counselor Walsh I have total respect for her. And I like what she tell Curtis, no matter which organization or group that ready to clean Roseau she on board. Others must take a page and doh play poilitics with Roseau. I Certain if it was Alo that had say for us to clean, all those Newtown, Kings Hill and Bath Estate counselors would be dere. Counselor Walsh, Smile Patrol recognize you and I believe the work you do in Community, helping the poor and underprivileged, the Nation will.
Well here’s an idea; why not make it mandatory that aspiring politicians give a thousand of hours community service before they can run for political office?
Of course there is some elements of politics, but just dan good politics. Great job. Something that was needed. Why can’t everyone say something positive?
Community spirit is a very old tradition in Dominica and it is always wonderful to witness such events. However I wonder whats the motive? Many of these so called volunteers have been jumping over the garbage for years and would not clean in front their own door….. I say this because every now and then there is a deficiency in the system….capacity, funds, delays etc. etc. and sweat equity can always fill the gap. So why the same spirit could not be applied to Salisbury? These same people were behaving like cheer leaders encouraging public disorder, putting life and property at risk… disturbing the peace, setting fires, throwing stones at police and school children…..You could take the appropriate initiative until the state is ready and able… mobilize a couple pallets of cement, salaman, red beans, flour etc etc..right now there is plenty fish…. we do that all the time for sewo….we solve a problem and improve community cohesion….UWP blowing hot an cold..Whats the word
@funiti, why didn’t you go and join them or start the very same thing you talking in Salisbury instead of sitting behind your pc /laptop criticizing and complaining . you are saying they should have done the same thing in Salisbury , well Roseau is a start, so shut up. UWP will never be able to please all you , but all the lies and empty promises the Labour party giving you all it satisfies you all By the way didn’t you see people with Skerrit t-shirts in the crowd , it was not a UWP action it was the FARMERS actions.
This so positive! I will be there on sunday.
Kid on the block are you blind? Take a good look you will see Lennox in the photo wearing a blue T-shirt. In the main photo of the story he is one of those hosing down the drains. SMH…you people don’t look or take time to read! Always just assuming
if you look at the dislikes on such a positive post seems like a select few didnt even read the comments the just disliked all so please ignore
Good job my Pal Rep I hope others will take a page from what u and your team is doing in Roseau. To keep DOMINICA CLEAN continue the GOOD work
How is that keeping Roseau clean? It was a mess and smelling under 24 hours later. All what they did in that show they put on is done and even better daily by Roseau Town Council. But because Dominicans are so nasty it doesn’t stay clean. What Isaac needs to do is stop being a hypocrite and stop playing games with Dominicans because he hungry for power. Tell the people they are to nasty and it’s time we KEEP Roseau clean and not have to waste resources trying to clean up after their nastiness. Let them know, make use of the green bins, stop throwing garbage out of vehicles etc etc. Dominicans are messing up the town faster than it is humanly possible to clean it. After all the papee shows the UWP put on the problems STILL exist.
This may not be related to his topic. However, it is & will be read widely so am piggy backing to make a point.
Listening 2 Matt in the Morning my bon jean Angelo was on with Matt & boy did he messed up once more. Back in 1995 when the Solid team of Eddo et Al accidentally won the elections., Angelo was made news editor and frequently read the 1:15 P.M news. I alled him daily to correct pronounciations of words he messed up during his reading. e has made strides in terms of confidence but the fundmentally flawed due to lack of basic education then placed self in a position where this flaws are more & more evident daily. Today on Matt he was on the topic of Salisbury. Thi guy is bold give him that but serverly flawed.
He used Taboo & the genie getting out of the bottle in one breath to make a senseless point.
Groovy wheel & come. Please D/cans why do we allow such flawed people to be on Radio in gov’t an other prominent areas? Other ejare as follows: Skerrit, The DBS news…
Mathew C, The self appointed Court reporter to name just a few. We have a few Ps’s a certain Union person ,police commissioners in the present & past some Lawyers etc . The thing with such cases they are always forward despite their short comings. Call it cojones.
Hope you accept this one Give it to dem. Just yesterday in the news one of those recently elected Neo-DLp females in the north was on radio & boy can she not speak!
Real leaders lead by example.Great job guys.Looks a whole lot cleaner.Has been neglected too long,as the main city.Clean city,clear thinking.
Nice job and a good start. Perhaps the mayor should take note. Next I would like to see a paint job on some of the shabby buildings around town. Also good signage is lacking. Street names, traffic signs, and house numbers should be clearly marked.
Great job guys–next time I will bring the Kubuli
Well done to all. But can someone tell me if the Roseau City Council were involved ?? Just that you never hear anything from them these days. I would have thought that they should be the ones getting Roseau cleaned up. The council doesn’t seem to have done much.
This is the unity I’m talking about. Ppl from every walk of life coming together for one soul purpose. Cleaning up our land, cleaning up our beautiful country Dominica. It’s ours let US keep it clean. Everyone should overstand, do not throw ur empty cans, bottle and rappers on the streets an drains.
Find a trash bin. The older heads teach their kids of the beauty of ur land an lets try to keep it clean. We should instill that in them.
If I was there I would surely be involved.
Good job my ppl.
I’m never shameful of my home.
Great job guys. Nigeria has a similar program and its working good in cities like Port Harcourt.
Assertive, NOT Aggressive!
Glad to know Gov’t and opposition agree and collaborate on something. Good sign for both sides and the people will always benefit in the end. Food for thought! Great job.
very good initiative. country first.
I agreed with you REAL POSSIE, how comes we are nor seeing Mr senator Thompson Fontaine on the pictures to in the cleanning up of Roseau like the others , It seems he is also paid with tax payers money to stay out of the island to.
You are not confusing him with Vince Henderson by any chance are yopu?
Isn’t the real question that you aren’t seeing ANY of the ruling party ministers involved in the volunteer efforts? Where’s the ex-ministers…Timtim and the one from Newtown area….they should have a lot of time on their hands? Where’s Nanthan and Alick and Astaphan. You’d think Astaphan would be front and center…No they can make their way to Malayasia and China and Venezuela but they can’t haul their tail to Roseau to keep their capital city clean!
Good leadership is best set by example . This sort of activity is what
civic leadership about. Radio talk naysayers do take note and pick a broom or teach someone in a classroom. Where the masses are organized to produce better it will compel government to do better. Remember countries get the government’s they deserve. Let us shame this government to adopt more grassroots, self reliant action and
@kid on the block and it never said lennox and others led the campaign. At least i commend you for being on dno and reading cause most labourites dont like to read. is just maypwee they like free jam, free food, free bus ride then shout ‘ I love my PM’. This what was written:
“Leader of the United Workers Party (UWP) Lennox Linton and other members of the party were also PARTof the campaign.”
“It was LED by Parliamentary Representative for Roseau Central, Joseph Isaac and a newly formed group known as the Roseau Sports and Cultural Connection.”
Commendable effort! Good to see leadership by example and not just talk. Kudos to all. But lets face it. This one off thing won’t make a dent in the problem. Just like we clean our homes regularly, such activities in the city has to be part of the regular maintenance routine. We should not wait until repeated outcries for such to be undertaken. Lets do the right thing all the time. But more importantly prioritize so its done as part of daily expectations.
@ kid on the block look at image # 4 that looks like lennox there in blue. Look well he has more muscles and is more physically fit than the PM , reggie, (mcyntyre &tony) , alick, nanthan, and the ambassador all put together.
oh and more brains too
‘ I love my pm we’
Absolutely fantastic! So goood to see true born Dominicans going out and keep the city clean. Job well done, Cheers!
Some suggestions:
1) Roseau needs a make over, to many old and dirty buildings
2) policies to be put in place to be tough on those who litter the city and for the mechanics who use the streets as their garage..
3) The Roseau river needs to be drenched.. Heavy equipments especially between the bridges…. The government has neglected the city therefore citizens must take back the city….. come together and fix the city
4) Get tough on land owners and house owners – to many places are dumping sights in the city
5) Business owners must play a greater role in keeping the city clean
6) Train and hire city wardens: They can patrol to catch those who litter and charge them; they can also sort out traffic woes in the city
7) Government and City council need to come down on derelict vehicles owners..
People need to hold the government responsible.. Tax payers…
This is the strategy UWP should have been adopting a long time ago. Be visible doing things that benefit Dominica and Dominicans. I hope they finally see the futility of all those useless court battles and parliamentary boycotts.
Good job guys.
Cox nephew Issac following in the foot steps of the River street passe of the 70’s
I can recall a group of river street guys/howleens lol Cleaned up The river bank. It began with guys like the late Peechi Jno Baptiste one of DA best ever sports persons soccer & cricket star- his two siblings ,guy like Alick, Mono Wavel, Machine, Troubles/Dr.Prevost, Mc George,Rani, the late Piperinge, etc ,etc. Isaac was still breast feeding perhaps, his dad was part of the clean up then uncle cox lol! It was apolitical then.
The minister Tonge was no where to be seen. I had suggested he leave his comfortable inherted sweet life & for once in his life do some physical work .He ignored the suggestion I guess lol. Must have had a few scotch the night before.
He could have gain favour with the public for when the time comes to work for his ministry. But this guy has been handed everything from birth. This guy don’t know hard work. hard physical work is like English to Skerrit lol!
I remember that it was long b4 May 29th ,1979 .T’was 1975 to be exact. PJ was Premier then. Roseau is like a pauper with bad teeth need to extract all the teeth and put plates or if affordable implants. No half job.
Roseau dirty and needed a cleanup. That cleanup should have started at the Financial Center, where financial decisions are made. Dominica needs a complete cleanup inside out. I did not see Skerrit in the cleanup; is he out of state?
This is good news! See, you can do it!
Good example and cooperation go a long way to unite D/cans. These attributes contribute to harmony, peace and happiness.
Excellent job! The one who thought of the clean-up, organized it, lead it and those who participated in it are worthy of commendation. You certainly made D/cans near and far proud of you.
Cleanliness is next to godliness. Even though it was conducted on a Sunday, God is pleased with you. As He looked down on your enthusiastic and cheerful effort, He must have smiled and said, “There are my beloved created-children, coming together in unity and cooperating with one another to help keep their town (city) clean.” Know that He blest you from on high.
Oh how I love to see people get along and happy. After all, you are D/cans. Dominica is your country. Be proud of it.
Your love and concern for D/ca are such that whatever occurs in D/ca affects each one of you. Keep up the cooperation!
The good that people do follow them.
Facts, you are nothing but a patronizing prig and that is my opinion. Your one-sided view of the world through religiously tinted glasses is making you oblivious to- and intolerant of others that do not share your opinions. If that is your manifestation of Christianity you can keep it all to yourself. Your divisive and uncharitable comments certainly do not help the country of your birth and perhaps it is best you stay in your self-imposed exile in Canada for extended soul searching.
I leave in the US and have not spoken to anyone about the clean up. However, the moment I saw the headline of this article “Roseau gets massive clean up”, without reading the article I knew if Roseau or anywhere in Dominica was going to get a clean up, it had to be organized by UWP. The state of Roseau and anywhere in Dominica after 15 years of DLP is discouraging to say the list. I hope Portsmouth, the second town, and DLP potato garden is next on the card. Lets hope the little UWP did in Roseau will encourage more cruise ships to come to Dominica. Soon UWP will go and clean up the mess of the DLP in the cabinet and Dominica by extension.
Bravo, Bravo! More of this type of initiative will do wonders for DA!
But where is Lennox nuh? I thought I read Lennox ,leader of the opposition and others headed the campaign.
If you read the article properly you would see that Lennox Linton was there (second paragraph). He worked under the supervision of mr. Isaac, like everyone else. If you don’t want to sound silly check the facts before commenting.
Go get your eyes tested if you don’t have the money ask Sperrit for it.
you must be blind that is why you cannot see him.
Blind much…………….?? He is in at least 3 pictures.
Hon. Linton is there, If you examine the accompanying photo images, you will see him on image 3 (out of
and 7 (out of 8 ) with dark shorts, grey/brown baseball cap, blue/grey top and heavy-duty gloves putting in his share of the work. He is no shirker.
VERY GOOD JOB! Responsible group of men and women, doing their jobs as proud citizens of Dominica.
We need to do more at keeping it clean now following this massive clean up.
sheesh what is there to dislike about this comment ….red or blue whats the point its for the benefit of the entire country
Great job, clean country clearer minds
I hope these actions are sincere and with no hidden agendas. If so…..bravo!
24 hours after the clean up show was put on, just like when Roseau Town Council does it Roseau was dirty and smelling again. When are we going to stop the games and deal with the real problem at hand? Dominicans have gotten wayyyyyy to nasty. UWP knows that. So stop the papa show and let the people know that it is time we have some pride and KEEP Roseau clean. People dump stuff any where. They have gotten so nasty and messing up the place faster than it is humanly possible to clean.
I leave in the US and had not spoken to anyone about the clean up. However, the moment I saw the headline of this article “Roseau gets massive clean up”, without reading the article I knew if Roseau or anywhere in Dominica was going to get a clean up, it had to be organized by UWP. The state of Roseau and anywhere in Dominica after 15 years of DLP is discouraging to say the list. Portsmouth the second town and DLP potato garden is even worse. Maybe UWP needs to go and clean up dirty Portsmouth for them too. I hope the little UWP did in Roseau will encourage those ships to come back to Dominica. Soon UWP will go and clean up the DLP in the cabinet and Dominica by extension.
that is commendable but that is just a plaster on the sore , the real cure would be for we as Dominicans to become environmental friendly people.
That’s what I’m talking about! Ask not what your country can do for you, but what you can do for your country. Way to go!
So while the Hon. Prime Minister was on his “Sewo Trip” with Donald Peters and the boys, selling passports like hot bread, this is the state of Roseau. I know these drains quite well. I also remember the stench from them, especially on a hot day.
This is leadership in action. I wish I was there. I would come out and help them clean. This clean up has to be done on a daily basis to maintain good health and sanitary conditions around the city. It’s time to seal these drains. We’re in the 21st century after all.
the last time I saw that type of unity,was after hurricane david and the 30 days strike,,well sah,what a people en, ha ha ha,dominicans is really famm’e wachen
No one is fooling me, it was political. And its a good strategy. Better than buying votes, and those are the times we need to see our representatives not a yr before election. SMART INDEED
Good stuff you guys reserve credit ,If I was home I would have join the cleaning campaign.
nice job well don very good keep up the good work
I was very disappointed in the Mayor of Roseau, Mrs. John. Her presence was missing. Her beautiful face is always seen whenever their is a ceremony sanctioned by the Skeritt led Administration in Roseau. I hope she will be present next week. The city of Roseau should not only be the concern of the UWP, but more so, her direct concern. Take the first step, Miss Mayor, throw the politics into the garbage dump.
Someone got to clean the gutters, I guess is you guys!!!!
great job….Workers should spend more of their time doing that than causing trouble, they should atleast do once or twice every month……not just once for attention
Nothing is political about this….. Great job guys. keep up the good work. We are Dominica!
That’s good. Cleanses is nx to Godlyness it’s our country, it’s every boddy’s business, ble, red, green, yellow, olive branch and all. Small steps leading to big things. Hats off to all.
A massive well done to all.
However, shouldn’t this be high on the government’s to do list, instead of wasting money on renaming everything on the island?
These people wasted millions on a presidential palace, but refuse to maintain the capital. Health and safety are being compromised in Roseau.
Bravo you valiant and caring citizens, and thanks for a job well done.
I am happy to read this. Very. very happy.
Our responsibility is to keep it that way. One of the things which Roseau needs is public washrooms–maybe one or two on every streets.
I truly believe the stench, which we are referring to, comes from human urine–as people, especially the drunken me who park there pee-pee any place.
I don’t know if it is still there, but in 2008, when I was in Dominica, I will never forgot what happened to my nostrils–when decided I was going to stand behind a “rum-shop” which was on the bank of the Roseau River–to watch the clean flowing water; something I love to do when I walk the park roads in Toronto
In Toronto, if a man was caught by the Police exposing himself on the City Street to urinate, that man would be arrested and charged. Toronto has more than 3 000 000 people, but it is kept clean because of the law of cleanliness which rules the people–we need those rules in Dominica on the whole–not just for Roseau.
especially the drunken ( me ) this should read ( men )
who park ( there ) pee-pee this should read ( their )
Come down & help u not teaching up there are you? You are retired right?
The intransigent one May 20, 2015 “Come down & help u not teaching up there are you? You are retired right?”———-
That is the reason my name is “Lizavier4Jesus” on this blog. My job as a teacher can never be expired for it is my assignment from Jesus–He is my only Employer. He has called me to write and speak, which I do by His total guidance–whichever way He chooses.
Now in the physical I am not yet in the retirement years, but how do you know that I am not planning to return my homeland, to be with my people there?
In the words of the now infamous “John” until we educate ourselves we will continue to fall for anything thrown our way. While this initiative is to be commended, let us remember that in this POOR country, we pay quite a number of people every month to do what these volunteers had to undertake.
We have sanitation, city council, and mayor being PAID to keep the place clean. If they are incapable, they should make it abundantly clear that what sort of assistance so that ongoing measures can be put in place.
Until we can be honest with each other about the needs of our country, we will continue to remain caught in a trap of backwardness, while a tiny few people walk away with what little wealth can be created. Something is VERY wrong for those in charge of a micro-city like Roseau to have difficulty keeping it clean!
It is politically interesting that this is publicise like first time Roseau get clean up, Note Rosseau City Council, Government, Jaycees, Leo Club, Lions Club, Terry Raymond and the youth Division, the group that the Guiyave lady had, the previous Mayor, and other concern citizens team up to clean up Roseau also there is a guy religiously every 4:00am on mornings cleaning around town, a man was powering washing Roseau the other day no body recognized those people or even acknowledge them like that.
When they ask you to put out the white goods etc all over Dominica no filming or noticing. Stop putting politics in everything.
Stop distracting Dominicaqns we know what is going on. I heard Government has a big project coming for the City of Roseau. All you hear that and running in front. People not stupid again. Stop that political gimmick eh working at all
Let me agin thanked the Groups and peolple from all communities who clean up their areas without…
Good job guys! I came to work on Monday and could see and smell the difference in the city.
And the motive ?
The motive is a cleaner and healthier town, you moron.
The motive is obvious (well it is to any one with a sense of pride).
We should be thinking of how we can help, not for politics, but for a cleaner and better Roseau/Dominica.
the motive was to clean the streets of Roseau.. what question is that…
The motive is that IGNORANT A like you will be able to walk thru the streets of Roseau and not hold your breath. The motive is that visitors to our shores can go back to their homelands and give positive remarks about the condition of the nation’s capital instead of reporting how they were touring a DUMP. The motive is that it’ll give people like you a reason to bitch as you normally do about anything POSITIVE happening in Dominica simply because it’s not ordered by your God Skerrit. DUMBASS. You’re probably one of those thinking Dominicans should wait till it’s November 4th to clean up the island too…
you is an idiot or what?
@ . The motive is to have a more welcoming,clean and secure city for buffoons like you!YOUR BLIND BAT!
@%, It takes a buffoon(like you) to know another buffoon! YOUR BLIND OWL!
Who are you? Need you ask? Surely you should know the motive.
The motive is to show Skerrit and the DLP that it will take the UWP to clean the mess of the DLP in the cabinet. Skerrit and the DLP have messed up everything in Dominica and it will take UWP to lean up their mess
Am happy to see this although on FB Thompson made it more political than not but in a way I don’t really care it will look presentable to outsiders I said that on DNO not to long ago that we should not have to wait till November to clean up the place, great job Isaac, it is said it takes a village to raise a child. ,
If it is being led by a politician and a political party…isn’t it by nature political? Its sad that anything related to politics is assumed to be negative. Like everything else in the world, humans determine if something is ultimately of benefit or ill to the world…so I love this POSITIVE POLITICAL clean-up campaign! Now that the streets are clean, we need to clean the “house”.
I appreciate that Possie. On things like these we should be able to put our political difference asise, tout moun assam!
Good work. Always more effective to lead by example
Great Job Guys… This Sunday i will be there
Yeah. We need more of this.
Good Initiative. This also shows that we can make dominica a better place once we all come together and prevent political affiliations from seperating us. Remember dominica is for our kids not Skerrit. We will only do things because of a photo op, to be seen. Lets do because we know its the right thing to do. Lets do because we love domincia. We abroad instead of critizing 24/7 why not help to make dominica a better place. Why not turn the negative to positive.
About time this is the town after all.
well done…. Dominica has lost that sense of togetherness i hope this is a step in bringing it back..
this is god stuff time to start it all over Dominica, getting everyone involved