Baroness Scotland leads ‘scoping mission’ to Dominica

The team at a press conference on Thursday
The team at a press conference on Thursday

A three-member team led by Dominica’s International Relief Coordinator and Commonwealth Secretary General- Designate, Baroness Patricia Scotland is presently on the island as part of a ‘scoping mission’ to assist government in developing its reconstruction plan following Tropical Storm Erika.

The team include World Renowned Architect John McAslan and Consultant & AgroChemist , Dr. Lucretia Gabriel both from the United Kingdom (UK).

They have already visited some of the affected sites and met with some of the technical staff of the various ministries.

“We are here to assist Dominica to deliver Dominica’s plan,” Scotland said during a press conference held at the Ministry of Finance conference room on Thursday. “Dominica already has a rehabilitation plan for itself. One of the things that we are doing is coming here to listen to what Dominica wants for herself and then looking as to how we can assist the delivery of that plan.”

Scotland is Dominica's International Relief Coordinator
Scotland is Dominica’s International Relief Coordinator

Scotland explained that the plan is not different from what Dominica already has, “it is the same plan and looking at how the international community and those who may be willing to assist Dominica from within Dominica, from within our region, from within the Commonwealth and through the wider world, how we can garner that support to enable Dominica to deliver the plan she is already on.”

She said her team have listened very carefully to what everyone has said during the visit.

“We are also going to hopefully speak to NGO’s and others to listen to what they are doing,” Scotland stated. “That is why this is not an alternative, it is collaboration.”

Foreign Affairs Minister Francine Baron said the road to rebuilding and recovering is a long one and the country need all hands on board to help in its recovery.

“The Prime Minister has been accused of being a visionary and that he is, it was immediately clear to him that after the storm that if we were to recover from Erika and if we were to rebuild Dominica and build it back better that we needed all hands on board,” she stated. “We needed to call on assistance from all quarters, we needed to be open to receiving advice and support from the International community.”

She stated further that, “we can only hope to recover and recover quickly if we reach out to others and embrace the expertise that is out there.”

John McAslan
John McAslan

Meantime, McAslan said the key areas visited have highlighted the ‘extraordinary progress,’ in terms of recovery that have been made since Erika ravaged Dominica on August 27, 2015, however, there are challenges that lie ahead.

“The challenges that lie ahead, I think, are probably primarily in some sort of order infrastructure repair, because the heart of this sort of project or this sort of disaster is the need to, not just repair infrastructure but reconsider how infrastructure was formed in the first place,” he noted. “The second, of course, is the pressing need for resettlement for not just repair of homes…but also to house those who have lost their homes in the tragic circumstances of Erika.”

This initial visit was made possible with the assistance from the British government.

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97 Comments

  1. Prof. Atkins Kers, DSc. MInstP
    February 11, 2016

    Anyone who is called Baroness Scotland, but lives in England cannot be trusted.

  2. wisewoman
    February 7, 2016

    where is my comment, posted on the first day this article ran?? I was first to comment, now it’s no longer there….Do you remove reader comments after a few days? Please repost it. thank you.

  3. hired hand
    February 7, 2016

    yes just bring a white man with his long selves and tie and the blackman will be convince help is round the corner

  4. Caretaker
    February 6, 2016

    The Baroness had a slip of the tongue when she mention salt. What she really meant was, she is here to support Dominica, and you all should do what you all do best. Find your child’s father and take them to court for maintenance, the Baroness is not here to support fatherless children. Grow up.

  5. Malgraysa
    February 6, 2016

    I am grateful for the help that the U.K. is providing but to have this mission headed by Baroness Scotland with Dr. Gabriel in tow is too contentious. It is like putting more oil on a fire and I hope the U.K. have a rethink and replace her with an expert that has no political baggage or motives so we can concentrate on the work that really needs doing. Baroness Scotland’s visit right now is a distraction.

  6. Me
    February 6, 2016

    Would that be the same Lucretia Gabriel as in:

    Lucretia Gabriel v. Joseph Leblanc, case no. DOMHCV 2010/0216 before judge Cottle at the East Caribbean Supreme Court 6 Sept. 2012?
    Or maybe I am mistaken?

  7. Shameless
    February 5, 2016

    Come on Madam Sousay Sel, what are you scoping for now? We don’t have salt ponds in Dca and what was here since Erka have been depleted due to our sousaying ala you. Whatever sel (salt) you find during your scoping mission please take with you and your cronies because you and Skerrit have our pressah hitting the roof. Allez avec pas veeway souplay! We can and will survive without your insult. I hope El Supremo did not give you a Diplomatic passport as payment with your BS title. :mrgreen:

    Always Assertive! :twisted: :twisted:

  8. mamie
    February 5, 2016

    The Baroness is hiding a critical piece of information. She has to come clean. Her so called high level delegate is a click. Baroness and DR. Lucretia are blood sisters by both mother and father. AMEN
    We also need to know who is Lolita?
    Please Baroness, am waiting for your answer.

    Mamie

  9. Anna
    February 5, 2016

    Mr. McAsian, did the baroness inform you that a few weeks ago she sent Dominicans to suck salt? or Souce Sel? in our local language. The Baroness appears to have a dual personality, the one of today and the other day.

  10. Nepotism
    February 5, 2016

    Dr Gabriel is her sister. Nepotism!!

  11. Nepotism
    February 5, 2016

    Dr Gabriel is her sister from Trinidad. A bit of nepotism going on here

  12. Just Me
    February 5, 2016

    My Dear Baroness, when Erika kay vi way, you first she taking!!

  13. Vex
    February 5, 2016

    Baoness remember u adopt a school. Come and show ur face.

  14. February 5, 2016

    God bless Baroness Scotland, she never forgot her roots ,her people or her culture. Now she is inspiring the Dominican nation especially the youth. The Caribbean region and the commonwealth, every Dominican should be proud of her and what she has achieved.The youth in Dominica and the Caribbean region has something higher to aspire to.

    • Viewsexpressed
      February 5, 2016

      No Thank you Pedro……..better things to do and be proud of in Dominica, for example, Linton, UWP and champions out there fighting for the cause of justice and accountability in Dominica

    • Shameless
      February 5, 2016

      No kidding Pedro 8-O ! I beg to differ comrade but give me Pappy instead!

      Always Assertive! :twisted:

  15. who vex vex
    February 5, 2016

    Every one just repeating that suck salt ting like little kids, Dominica can never move foward, not Skerrit nor Linton can change Dominica, this is our destiny. See how long we independent and have not achieved anything. Just to let allu know we are followers not leaders we only listen to Linton or Skerrit. Right now the people repeat only 2 things , suck salt or traitor.

    • Dan
      February 5, 2016

      Educate yourself black man from mental slavery-

    • Tjebe Fort
      February 5, 2016

      Keep on sucking my friend and don’t forget to kiss their feet either. Baroness and Skerrit are member of a Sacred order. Well, if that is sacred I don’t know what is sin anymore but to me that sounds and looks more like a Satanic order to capture our souls and keep us in darkness.

    • jonathan st jean
      February 6, 2016

      You just repeated the same two words yourself.Self righteous you

  16. Caretaker
    February 5, 2016

    Step by step we go, how do you get to the top of a ladder? Noticed all the ATMS WERE FILLED WITH brand new money’s. Apart from suck salt, you all will have some sleepless nights and it will show in your eyes. It is not what Dominica can do for you, but is what you can do for Dominica. Now we know why Dominicans go to other country and got killed or jailed. No respect, uneducated and badly brought up. We are there to help you either D’O OR G’O. The magnificent One got his eyes on you. Hope and Pray because there is no hiding place. Spare a thought for Dominica, we will rebuild it.

  17. Positive Citizen
    February 5, 2016

    It is a FACT that UWP Supporters hate all the help that Dominica is getting. If the Baroness were to neglect Dominica then it would be a problem. The fact is that the supporters of BLUE never did a stroke of work to raise funds to assist in the rebuilding of Dominica but rather to tear down every effort made.

    Are you guys crazy? AWA is Lennox who have placed yall in some SATANIC ILLUSION. This is not simple at all. A bunch of heartless people United to Weaken Dominica. Nehemiah built the walls of Jerusalem and he received help from positive people and when Sanballot grudged and scorned him, Almighty GOD smote them.

    I will do my part to help build my island without you all because our leaders are Positive, they don’t worry with yall scornful behaiviour, they keep looking forward and are focussed.

  18. I SALUTE U
    February 5, 2016

    dominica be real when nothing is happening we are complaining when something is happening we complain what else do we want God is looking over Dominica and we shall overcome as soon as things start working all hell break loose let us give constructive criticism Dominicans rise up

  19. too late
    February 4, 2016

    Chupzzzzz. that is all skerrit getting for payback for the support of baroness? A visit?

    • Me
      February 5, 2016

      The Baroness sucks!

  20. Shelah♥
    February 4, 2016

    Welcome back Miss Scotland,
    Thank you my love for your continued support.
    We say, we love you, don’t we Dominicans!!! Yes indeed.
    Blessings

    • Anonymous
      February 6, 2016

      Don’t you see she used us? The woman left Dominica two years old as a British subject and when she wants our sympathy and support she says she was never British! And mr. Skerrit fell for all that because she got him a medal and a phony knighthood that cost us half a million dollars already for a church roof. Come and live in St. Joseph for a wile Baroness if you are so dedicated. If you want to be played for a fool good for you but not me.

  21. February 4, 2016

    WHERE IS THE BEEF? After all these months as International Relief Coordinator, that’s all you can offer? Shame on the Baroness.

  22. Face the Facts
    February 4, 2016

    Welcome Baroness Scotland and team. You are here for a purpose of assisting Dominica to be properly re-built after TS Erica. As you stated: “. . . To deliver Dominica’s plan.”
    Every country needs some outside expert help. It is no exception especially in Dominica’s situation.
    Thank you Baroness and your team. You are in Dominica on business. However, have a pleasant stay.

  23. love I
    February 4, 2016

    Why isn’t the Government giving our local engineers jobs…there is so much work to be done…way papa…..stressing our people more…this is hurtful

    • Shameless
      February 5, 2016

      Two words you need to consider when asking this question; “kick backs!”. Got it? 8-O

      Always Assertive! :twisted:

  24. johnjay
    February 4, 2016

    After months of pressure from the people of Dominica and elsewhere the BARONESS picked two persons and coming to the island not bringing AID, but saying this and that.
    What we want to get going is funds not to come and SUCK MORE SALT who are paying these people.

  25. truth
    February 4, 2016

    ti seems like she is encouraging skeritt in his corruption,and also helping hilm perform it,
    i hope they invite boople to sing for her

  26. Business Minded
    February 4, 2016

    Do you see the transitive interference of Baroness Patricia Scotland in Dominica’s politics and political system? If UWP wins she is out. So D-Day after our PM decided he would run again just to defeat UWP, here comes the Baroness with crumbs, and so many people are willing to stretch out a hand believing something is really going to be done for DA. This is only a political blindfold for people who are satisfied that they will continue to live life as they have from under Labour, UWP, and Freedom. Nothing has and will change. While DA continues to provide one of the best secondary education in the Caribbean, generally the only goal of the students who are being educated with Tax Payer’s money is to go away and study to never return. How can one blame them.

  27. viewsexpressed
    February 4, 2016

    What the F……..? is wrongg with we Dominicans. Didn`t no one at this press conference have salt to throw…or to suck.

    Please depart Dominica, Get lost. head back to Uk, Dominica is corrupt

  28. zagayzn
    February 4, 2016

    Is Baroness Scotland going to tell us the truth about who is Dr. Gabriel? Baroness full disclosure please.

    • suce plus qui sel
      February 5, 2016

      Baroness Alias suce sel not looking too bad at her age. I wondering !!!!

  29. Shaka Zulu
    February 4, 2016

    After 37 years of independence Dominica does not have anyone skilled enough to rebuild. Tell me Blackman ain’t have inferiority complex. We are mentally enslaved. I his place will never get any where no wonder our leaders equate us to his dogs. Abbatoir we cannot build, hospital we cannot build, air strip we cannot build, bridge we cannot build, hotel we cannot build, airport, we cannot build, agri center we cannot build, roads we cannot build, stadium we cannot build. What are we good for? Where are the engineering firms in Dominica? Baroness Scotland is nothing but an overseer on the slave plantation called The Commonwealth. If I was her I would literally whip some of y’all.

    • Shaka Zulu
      February 4, 2016

      John sure ain’t going to work for free. I hope baroness does not have investments in his company. British subjects and Skeritt dogs are about to be taught how to build and design cause after slavery abolish and after gaining independence the west Indies cannot do crap on thier own. Helpless beggars.

    • Viewsexpressed
      February 5, 2016

      Well, said, should be repeated many times over and a copy sent first class to PM, the Baron-ness and in the newspapers………Q95, Kairi FM, DBS etc…

    • We can suce pois douce
      February 5, 2016

      nah man we are the world’s best 4 organizing more and more Sewos more reasons to drink more rum and not to work. Mondays become to close to Sundays and Fridays to close to Saturdays.
      As Sparrow who just visited with us in one of his famous songs sang “As Long as is RUMDay me eh going noway” We know the rest LMAO
      In another he sang: ” I know you like plenty plenty RUM so U better come Canaval in 68″
      It’s canaval 2016 and some say is like 1963 as Athie & Lance Now we leaders have like Jamacia in the 70’s & 80’s telling their flock of AH’s to call those who call themselves Patriots Traitors
      So , like( the Joker who can’t chat despite having been played the role of a teacher) in real life yes the one who fell through a big hole in Dominica’s regressive politics not a crack. So brothers & Sisters I say to you LMAO Its time to fight back. Oh what a country Oh what a people! I often wonder if this is the land that bore me. I guest and countless friends and family. We…

    • concerned citizen
      February 7, 2016

      The black race for the last 500yrs have learned nothing more than to fight among themselves, divide to rule. Our energy is spent in divisiveness rather than building up any thing or people. Come on! Baroness is one of us, BLACK DOMINICAN who has some level of skills/expertise and experiences, who is willing to make her contribution towards nation building. Instead of tearing down the poor lady” BLACK DOMINICAN” let us find civilize/professional ways to engage her so that her office and expertise can benefit Dominica and the Black race despite our party colours. Stop this political divisiveness let’s start building!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  30. anonymous2
    February 4, 2016

    It doesn’t take vision to know that you need people with brains, money and organizational skills to get something accomplished. That is just common sense.

  31. Surely
    February 4, 2016

    We surely have a Dominican architect that could have come to the same simplistic conclusion as John McAslan. As always, we give reverence to those from outside but neglect our own.

    • DOMINICAN
      February 4, 2016

      I personal think you should restate those comments. Clearly the article indicated that they are meeting with locals, government officials which I am sure include architects who work for the government and NGO\’S. WHAT ABOUT THAT DID YOU NOT UNDERSTAND. MAYBE YOU SHOULD STOP COMPLAINING AND FIND A WAY TO HELP YOUR COUNTRY. COUNTRY FIRST AND STOP BEING A FOOL

    • jahgirl
      February 4, 2016

      You back again with your architect? If he could do the job wouldn’t they hire him? Maybe he would want too much money and present something simple. The people putting their monies where their mouths are. They know their people and how they plan.

    • Preacher
      February 5, 2016

      That is what Linton wanted to do reject our own
      And vote for sanders from Antigua

      • Tjebe Fort
        February 6, 2016

        Our own? Chupes man, is English tax payers that paid for her education and is in England she was a Minister of government, not so? Even today she is a shadow minister there. Good luck to her but don’t come here and think we are stupid and do not know. Is not only Baroness Scotland that have brains and is astute you know.
        Most Dominicans can only dream of Baroness wealth but that does not mean we are dumb.

  32. dissident
    February 4, 2016

    You mean to tell me that you still cannot announce 1 cent of relief money collected? ?????
    What is the point?
    Who is paying that architect and consultant/agro chemist?
    De British government?
    What a big joke.
    So if it wasn’t for Erica how would we have gotten paid for facilitating a British citizen to sit as Secretary general of de commonwealth?
    I so doesn’t trust my government i really want to hear about dollars and cents.
    Somebody taking de country for a ride! !!!!
    Dem man making people think is a 5th avenue high end project that there.
    Why we don’t have at least one local architect or engineer on the team?
    And what happen to de team of engineers and experts de pm put together?
    De reconstruction advisory team?
    They not doing their work?
    They were volunteering right?
    But these 2 foreigners gonna cash in I’m sure.
    You people so predictable

  33. Dan is de man in de van
    February 4, 2016

    sousay cel for the troublemakers and war mongers and beff carriers and those dirtying the good name of Dominica . This statement was made directly to u all. Not to the majority of Dominicans who ,Iove Dominica and who does not dirty her good name…….

    • Viewsexpressed
      February 5, 2016

      Do you mean Skerrit sir,?????? well I am scared – of -it…?

      troublemakers and war mongers and beff carriers and those dirtying the good name of Dominica . …all the way to Malaysia, Qatar, where else…………UK?…….Not Canada, they watching our passports sellers with binoculars as they travel through borders.

  34. B
    February 4, 2016

    Before any money or assistance if given by any government especially from developing countries an assessment must be done. Why do we have an issue with this mission?

    • B
      February 4, 2016

      ‘Developed’ not ‘developing’. Excuse my error

    • Anon
      February 6, 2016

      Who is the Baroness representing. Herself? During the Donor Conference an official representative from the UK was here and it wasn’t her. I’m not sure if she has the authority to speak on the behalf of any actual donor. There is something very wrong here.

  35. Truth and Justice
    February 4, 2016

    She looking worried.

  36. February 4, 2016

    Traitors :-D :-D

  37. %
    February 4, 2016

    Give the location from which you will be distributing the salt.Dominicans no longer suck SWEETIE, but CEL!

  38. peaceful
    February 4, 2016

    Dr Gabrielle and Baroness Scotland are both from st. Joseph they are sisters.

  39. February 4, 2016

    The wonderful and highly respected Baroness Mwen ka di yo, suce sel is back on Island! I wonder what new exciting insults she has for us this time as she and her friends go about “scoping” out areas in need of her assistance. I wonder if she will condone and support the Supreme Leader’s decree commanding his loyal subjects to go out and hurl insults at those that she herself instructed to “suck salt” late last year! After a woman of her stature and position stooped so low as to enter the arena of gutter politics, it is quite a challenge to take the baroness seriously much less her position as International Disaster Relief Coordinator. Maybe the recent meeting with the Pope might bear some fruit and we might get some Bishops and Priests to pray for us and forgive our past sins and the sins we are about to commit during this Carnival season. Other than that, this may be just another of the propaganda shows to sway public opinion concerning the lag in our recovery efforts.

  40. Lougawoo Mem
    February 4, 2016

    If all the promises, plans and whatever they’ve got for our Nature isle in the recovery process come to fruition. Then, we are on track. But if the above is the same oh, same oh, and everything is winding back, no surprise! We know exactly what they lack.

  41. Puzzled
    February 4, 2016

    Has anyone read such terminology in making a report on the problems that face Dominica.
    Probably,some sort of infrastructure priority.The challenge ahead.
    The Jamacian government have installed the Bailey bridge in Trafalgar weeks ago.we are still waiting for the government to complete the access road.How long do you wait.

  42. No Denison but citizen
    February 4, 2016

    Dominica’s International Relief Coordinator and Commonwealth Secretary General- Designate, Baroness Patricia Suce sel Scotland is presently on the island as part of a ‘scoping mission’ to assist government in developing its reconstruction plan following Tropical Storm Erika.

  43. Sweet red Roses
    February 4, 2016

    I need to go to the dog and pony show; come on girlfriend! Let’s go. When all is well and done, I’ll be back home.

  44. Malgraysa
    February 4, 2016

    Welcome! We need all the help we can get, particularly if is freely given, without ulterior motive and of high quality and I say “thank you” to the British Govt., who’s response team was one of the first on the scene after Erika with practical help. I have no problem with John McAslan, an internationally renowned architect, specialising in infrastrurtural projects. However, I do have a sense of unease about Dr. Lucretia Gabriel, director of SIS Ltd. in Trinidad & Tobago and sister of Lolita Applewaite, former Secretary -General of Caricom. Dr. Gabriel appears to have close links to the Sacred Military Constantinian Order of Saint George and was in Dominica last Dec. at the same time as Baroness Scotland, when the latter gave Dominicans the infamous, hurtful and insulting advice to go and “suck salt”.
    I hope Dr. Gabriel’s involvement is one of genuine care and not just an opportunistic lucrative consultancy.

    • kkkkkkkk
      February 4, 2016

      stop begging.

      • ????????
        February 5, 2016

        Well Architect kkkkkkkk come with your input. ?????? negative and sound …. You can do it so why did you allow them to beg when you are right there. Can’t be grateful for help and also I am sure you would be the first to say why don’t they get help. You seem to be one of them that no matter what is done, you will criticize. Ungrateful too because cannot see any good in anything.

    • nonsense
      February 4, 2016

      Nothing is free.

      • Me
        February 5, 2016

        Tell Skerrit that!!!

    • anonymous2
      February 4, 2016

      Do tell me why DA needs someone like Dr. Gabriel who is an Agrochemical specialist? Someone that essentially works for the chemical companies like Monsanto and Dow, who bring you all of the carcinogenic herbicides and pesticides. , Next she will be in charge of combating Zika and the mosquitos with these same chemicals that will kill off the population of people via cancers. .

      • Ma Moses
        February 5, 2016

        I think she is here to attest to the quality of the Moroccan fertilizer.

    • zagayzn
      February 4, 2016

      Dr. Gabriel is the SISTER of Baroness Scotland.

      • Anonymous
        February 5, 2016

        Oh, did she make a job for her? So she must be W. Indian after all.

    • time will tell
      February 4, 2016

      just one day we will be walking on our own Dominica is the only baby i see that will never walk on its own with holding its hands lol why dont we DOM-IN-CANS just put our hands in the air and say we give up lol thats all we live for HAND OUT please people work for what you people want

    • Face the Facts
      February 4, 2016

      A thankful heart has a continuous feast. It appears you are not thankful but critical. When will people as you comprehend and change and know what is really good for Dominica and to rebuild it as soon as possible?
      UWP supporters are consistently critical. They never see the good in anything. Keep on.. If you are only critical, one day you will surely suck salt including your fingers and toes.
      What is more, you project you are a talker, a critic, not a helper, a defender and one who is enthusiastic about Dominica being rebuilt. How sad!
      Get this! You are not the only one in Dominica and your criticisms serve no beneficial purpose for Dominica.

  45. Doc. Love
    February 4, 2016

    The Baroness was appointed Relief Coordinator approximately six months ago and all we are hearing is her visit to Dominica with a team to assist Dominica post Erika. I would feel better, had she told us, because of her work load to come as Commonwealth Secretary, she has decided to spend the carnival season with us in order to free up herself. The woman is in Dominica, she does not give us a report of her achievements as Relief Coordinator, she does not even put a penny in the treasury to help Dominicans. As far as I am concerned, that is what I consider a traitor to the cause. On second thought, maybe she was right when she told us to sou say cel.

    • jahgirl
      February 4, 2016

      AA… I find you well rude. Bondiere , what I hearing there nah. The woman is not obligated to anyone. Let her do her job. Do you tell others where you plan on doing when you do what you do?

    • Face the Facts
      February 4, 2016

      Common sense is required. What do you expect to hear and to know at this stage? Some of you are too critical. This is all what you excel in. Unlock and open your mind. Surely you should know that nothing as this and on this scale is solved overnight and occurs overnight.
      Think of this. Did you consider how many meetings were held about it and prior to her second visit to Dominica? This is why she returned to Dominica with her team. They must take a view of Dominica’s situation and what needs to be done. After all is said and done, then nationals will be apprised of them. Patience is a virtue

  46. sandra
    February 4, 2016

    God help us in this Dominica. They are all enriching themselves and the people are suffering. One day it will end. God is looking from above.

    • Face the Facts
      February 4, 2016

      Big bunch of complainers. On whose behalf did you make this comment? I do think some of you are big-time exaggerators who do not understand your very own situation and who blow everything out of proportion.
      The people are suffering? I would like to meet “the people” of Dominica who are suffering. I would also like to ask them a few relevant questions and why they think they are suffering. I doubt they are worst off than some people in the industrialized countries as also in Great Britain.
      Those who say they are suffering (from what :?: ) should tell us in what manner they are suffering.

    • ????????
      February 5, 2016

      PLease read and make a sensible comment. The Government did not pay for their visit but the UK government … Read the article 3 times.

  47. Khan
    February 4, 2016

    how will they get assistance when the entire global village is clearly aware that the regime in Dominica is corrupt…

    it’s not going to happen, as the IMF told this regime to set up a fund for monies collected from passport sales, read between the lines, has the regime began the process of collection of funds from the sales in a special account? hard to tell as the regime does everything in secret.

    just not gonna happen folks, Dominica is Dead and Dusted take my word!!

    This regime will NEVER bring Dominica to success everything they do is a failure, look at the Geothermal Project, dead and dusted.

    getting rid of labour will at least breath some fresh hope into Dominica’s cause..

    • Shameless
      February 4, 2016

      I hear you load and clear comrade!

      Always assertive!

    • Face the Facts
      February 4, 2016

      As if there is no member of the public in Dominica who is corrupt.
      Be careful you do not pay for your words. You better commence saving your money for that.

      • Tjebe Fort
        February 5, 2016

        Haha Facts, you are silly and stumbling over your own words. You say” as if there i no member of the public in Dominica who is corrupt”.when ytou mean the opposite. You are caught in your own web lady.

  48. 4cars
    February 4, 2016

    Dam-eat! I really tot dat dis woman had vanished into oblivion! De Baroness one.

  49. weh
    February 4, 2016

    I hope she brought salt for all of us to suck :-D

    • 4cars
      February 4, 2016

      You mean her codfish? :lol: :lol: :lol: Oh, she always have that with her.

  50. Still There
    February 4, 2016

    Will she disclose exactly how much was raised for TS Erika relief or not? Will there be a press conference to address the plight of those still displaced by the storm? Dominicans have a RIGHT to know what happens to them.

  51. Ma Mosesi
    February 4, 2016

    I hope you brought plenty of salt Patricia because we seem to have run out of supplies for people to suck on.

    PS. It is more than five months after Erika. Where were you?

    • Face the Facts
      February 4, 2016

      Google how to make salt and suck it. :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
      I bet you will find many helpful responses, suggestions and advice which may probably amaze you..

      • Ma Moses
        February 5, 2016

        No thank you Facts, I leave that pleasure all to you. But if you can not find salt to suck you can nibble on a 1iquorice stick instead.

  52. Concern Citizen
    February 4, 2016

    Great news, while they talking we working.

  53. Shameless
    February 4, 2016

    Uhhhh so where is the money the Baroness has raised already? Am I to assume that since her appoint as International Relief Cordinator (or whatever title she got from Skerro) she has not received a dollar on our behalf? How many months now since Erika visited?

    Well I guess she warned us the last time she visited that we should all Sousay Sel. However, I still want to know if she has collected any money and if yes how much and where is it? Can the press please ask Baroness Sousay Sel this simple question? I am waiting :twisted:

    Always Assertive! :twisted:

    • Gary
      February 4, 2016

      Before you can ask a question isn’t there something called respect, what this nonsense about Baroness Sousay Sel. How then can you be taken seriously when you write such nonsense. Your question to The Commonwealth Secretary General- Designate, Baroness Patricia Scotland can be asked by The Hon. Lenox Linton, he is on the public accounts committee, he can request this information in Parliament and I’m sure he will receive the answer.Have you not ever wondered why he never ask such questions in Parliament, he leaves this questions to his followers like you with silly perceptions and ludicrous imaginations.

      • Tjebe Fort
        February 5, 2016

        Gary, It was the Baroness who told us to go and suck salt. So how can that be nonsense, coming from the Secretary General of the Commonwealth and representative of the queen that is on our money? Tell us that Gary. We are taking tha very serious Gary. Is she who said it and we will never let her forget either.

      • Shameless
        February 5, 2016

        Sorry Gary, respect is “earned” not gotten by those who think a title is all that is needed for all to bow to them. Oh heel to the no. Call us Dominicans whatever you want but make no mistake, most of us are by no means donkeys…if you get me drift. Baroness Sousay Sel MUST know her dog’s place and her cat’s position. Who the hell anointed her to the point that she dare come to MY COUNTRY and insult MY PEOPLE and have the nerve to enjoy our money (at her party) and walk away without giving an apology. That sir, will NEVER be forgotten :twisted: :twisted: . Just remember sir, RESPECT IS EARNED!

        Always Assertive! :twisted: :twisted:

      • jonathan st jean
        February 6, 2016

        Gary,you can’t be serious, or you have only recently come to this discussion. Baroness Scotland first told a segment of the Dominican populace to “suck salt”. She is yet to apologize for this crass and gutter utterance. Now you talking about respect.To receive respect you have to give it also

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