Former Ambassador/Permanent representative of Dominica at the United Nation Crispin Gregoire has been appointed United Nation Development Program’s (UNDP) Chief of the Caribbean Strategic Monitoring and Support Unit of the Regional Bureau of Latin America and the Caribbean.
The announcement was made on Tuesday via email by Heraldo Munoz UNDP’s Regional Director for the Regional Bureau of Latin America and the Caribbean. The email was circulated to all staff of the Bureau of Latin America and the Caribbean, which includes all of the country offices and the Panama Regional Center.
In that position Gregoire will serve as the principal advocate at New York headquarters for the five Caribbean-country Offices located in Barbados, Guyana, Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago, and Suriname. He is expected to provide oversight and management support to these country offices, serve as a broker for mobilization of additional resources for their programs, build strategic alliances with donors and other resource organizations, and manage the Caribbean Regional Program undertaken jointly with the CARICOM Secretariat.
According to Munoz, Gregoire has had a distinguished professional background in diplomacy, international development, and global civil society. He served as Ambassador/Permanent Representative of the Commonwealth of Dominica to the United Nations from 2002 to 2010. He has also served as Director of Global Programs at Board Source in Washington, DC; Program Consultant with The Ford Foundation in the Nigeria-based Office for West Africa; Program Manager, Techno-Serve, Nigeria; Acting Director of the Injury Prevention Program at the New York City Department of Health; and Director of the Dominica Field Office of Save the Children Federation.
Gregoire has a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations degree from Columbia University and a Master’s in Education and Development Studies from Howard University.
As one who knew him as a young man and went to school with him for a year, I always knew he would do great things. He has always had a good heart and is a true idealist. His intentions are always good. I am proud of him and proud to know him.
Congrats Mr. Gregoire, you are a light for many Dominicans especially the young ones! Some of the comments make me sick! Many of us are just so petty. Rise up people!
Congrats, my brother… indeed there is need for some type of oversight capacity to regional development – nice to know the right person’s on the job
Congrats Crispin
well well well how quick we forget
GRAND BAY CRISPIN GREGOIRE COME OUT!!! how ABOUT DAT
CONGRATULATIONS MR. GREGOIRE!!! I am thrilled to hear about your new position at the UN.
You make us proud!!
May God Bless you and your family.
DNO, the top job at the UN is the post of Secretary General of the UNITED NATIONS. This post is currently held by korean Ban Ki-Moon. So your title seems a bit exaggerate and may serve to mislead the uninformed.
MASH!!
Don’t try downplay what you don’t know about!!
Ahhh put a sock in it!!
Personally I dont find the headline misleading. The article says ” top job at the UN” and not “the top job”. DNO, I think you are in the clear on this one.
The top job is the the superlative, top job means high ranking which it is!!!
Choice X what you seem to be overlooking is the bigger picture, while in Dominica we are discarding the competent persons because of petty political differences i.e. Mr Gregory refusal to be part of all the corrupt practices, what we see today is that other organizations like the UN is making use of his competence
congrate my man i am very proud of u and your family my god mother your mom must be very happy keep your head up high believe in god and every thing will be good for u i knew u could do it u a smarter than skerrit that why he was afriad of u in the party to run for grand bay and put a dooming in your place we love u very much and will pray for u congrates once again to u my man
Congrats Cousin!
Mr. Gregoire, good things come to good men who wait.
Bad things come to bad men who grab
They could not keep you down!
I wonder where is Mr. Astaphans and the gang?
Great Job Crispin. I guess they forgot to mention that you are from Grandbay. Only the bad things that they mention.
from the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks.
here we go again. top job – ladidahdidah
CONGRATULATION TO YOU SIR. BUT REMEMBER THIS APPOINTMENT WOULD NOT COME WITHOUT THE HELP OF THE PRIME MINISTER/MIN OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS. YOU MUST TELL THE DOMINICAN PEOPLE SO.
GOOD LUCK.
But even if they had tried to stop this appointment , they will not have succeeded. You all have to stop seeing things only fom the P.M point of view all the time. Have a mind of your own for once.
Who say the PM had anything to do with Crispins’ appointment. Dominicans are so shallow you all really believe Skerrit has some heavy influence globally. Go attend any event out of Dominica and see him in action then talk.
West Coast GUY, what does that mean the track record of your PM is nothing that one will want to make reference to in applying for a job, passport sale, bin bobol, land transfer deal, Susuan Oldie, no law no constitution, lie under oath on nomination day and the long list has no end, base on that no right thinking individual will want to use Roosevelt Skerrit as reference, had Crispin done that he would not get this job
All they are going to do is use him in whatever way they choose. That is what they do best. Use people to their own purposes.
But who put Crispin foot in the UN in the first place nuh? Not the PM?
If the PM didn’t make him Ambassador to the UN in the first place, the UN would never have heard of him.
Way to go PM….you have foresight in everything you do.
Congrats Crispin. You make us proud but doh forget those who paved the way for you.
the kinda laughable stuff i read here…
Skerrit became PM in 2004…Crispin was out there doing his thing long before Skerrit even thought Pierro would die.
I mentioned Skerrit name nuh?
You see how all u just see so blue all u doh even know what all u saying. All u so blue, is Skerrit all u seeing in everything.
All u just eat, sleep and dream Skerrit.
Hahahahahahahahahahaahahahahahahahaaha
Skerrit is a young lad and had nothing to do with Crispin’s appointment as ambassador of Dominican to the UN.
But it was some in DLP who tried their best to sublime the say all sorts of untruths about Crispin. But that did not stop Crispin from continuing to up-lift Dominica.
Crispin has integrity, proffessionalism and foresight that non of these selfish guys will ever have.
He won’t sell Dominica to the next highest bidder.
Yeah right and then say you didn’t mean it was Skerrit or labour. Pierro and Roosie are dead so who in the tarnation could you be asking to continue having foresight. Because so many of you have to grovel and sell your souls for scraps, don’t think every other Dominican need political favours to get ahead? Then it becomes blue vs red.
You must think the UN is some rum shop or financial center where you all can go and beg for positions,text sell your sisters and daughters for scraps? SKerrit and his party have no influence at the UN and this is where credentials talk and bs walks! There is a whole world functioning at a higher level than this nepotism and dog bite dog scandal that goes on in Dominica
Here are some pertinent facts. Actually it was the Hon. Pierre Charles who appointed Crispin Gregoire as Dominica’s Ambassador/Permanent Representative to the United Nations on October 1st 2002. His appointment was revoked by the Government of Dominica on March 1, 2010.
Man, how warped can you get? Is not Skerrit, who appointed him but Pierre Charles but is Skerrit , who sacked him and replaced him with Vince. And now you want Skerrit to take the credit? For what?
congrats to u sir. i hope they takin notes.
Are we really surprise people?He’s D’can so academic excellence’s and successful career is no surprise just other Dominican doing what Dominican’s do.
DA4LYFE
Mr. gregoire congrats on your new appointment..i am proud of you.looking forward to even greater things from you bro..according to dice”its you i would stand for as my prime minister”..keep making us proud bro…
what skerrit have to do with that? allu Dominicalike to call skerrit name in allu mouth and love tyinh his name wi… shait man!
Who Hah bless,No man curse
This is absolutely fantastic news. It shows that Mr Gregoire functions at a higher level than the political leaches which are functioning at the “next level”.
I want to hear them brey now!!!
Congratulations Crispin!! Yeah!!
This is what happen to great people who will not seat aside and allow corrupt men to lure them into more corruption.
You have always taken the high moral ground and stand for what is “Right” for yourself and Dominica at large.
I know that better living conditions and the “Rule of LAW” in Dominica will always be at the front of your mind.
Good Luck!.
Congratulations Mr Gregoire…………a well-deserved appointment!!!
WITH GOD ALL THINGS ARE POSSIBLE!!!! May God continue to shower you with more blessings!!!
Words cannot express the happiness i feel for this man. Look at you now! great great great news this is. The bible does say that a person who is humble will be exalted. After all which was said and done to you, God has truly blessed you.
Viva Comrade Crispin, long live the struggle for a better Dominica with no corruption, u making Dominica proud!
aaa-aaaa the “NJIC”did not see that,or Skerro not strong enough to jam that;thumbs up!schoolmate.
Congrats Crispin! I know you would be on top again. Your friends in the North East States know you well and always believe you would get the job you deserve to end your career in the US. As a Grandbayrian like you, I feel very proud on your new appointment.
Congrats to Crispin! take care a certain flamboyant person don’t take credit for you getting your job wi, you know how they roll.
I admire your calm, but insightful stance on global diplomacy and international relations. Had the great opportunity to sit at an event in the north east next to you, and I was so embarassed the way you were brushed aside by sparrow grand movement and big bird. Let them take that!
“Something is happening, and it’s so exciting!” Ha, ha!
Congratulations Brethren. Again you have demonstrated your proficiency. Another SMA man and fellow classmate. Good for Grandbay, good for Dominica.
THE STONE THAT THE BUILDER FREFUSED. LIKE BOB MARLEY SAID, “DEM A GO TIRED FI SEE ME FACE BUT DEM CYAN KEEP ME OUTA DE RACE”
“…Shall become the head corner stone”
GO Chrispin go!
Allow me to give my little cents.
Here we a guy, who has been bashed by the Dominica Labour Party and their apologists when he pointed out several wrong doings and questionable activities for the government.
His professionalism, ability, skills and qualification were eroded simply because he chose to be a true patriot.
He had an interest in running for Grandbay, but the king said NO WAY, you have an american passport. The same person who had a french passport told the man to back out, simply because he was seen as a potential leader in the party.
Then they all scandalized the guys name claiming he cannot find a job and a whooooole setta none sense. Today, Mr. Crispin Gregoire is again getting his vindication. And trust me….he will receive further vindication as things continue to unfold about Dominica inside and outside of Dominica.
Everyone, eat healthy, exercise, get your regular check up so that you can live long enough to see alot of things in this country!
How long? Not long.
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Isn’t it interesting on which side of the aisle you are?
Politics is a game of agendas and special interest.
I find it funny how the UWP can say all sorts of negative stories about Timothy and DLP loves him now
And also find it laughable that the UWP is in love with Gregoire (they called him the Architect of the 2005 DLP Victory) and despised him .
POLITICS , the enemy of my enemy is my friend.
You have guts even mentioning Timothy name in your mouth?? LOL
Congratulations Mr Gregoire!!!! Maybe you are more qualified to be Prime Minister.
This is pòsititve news congratulations on your appointment, I wish you every thing that’s best it can only result in forwarding Dominica from darkness to light ggod luck
big tingz poppin for our ppl…… tell them to take that!
Just like the fable. The toirtoise passed the hare!
Who laughing now?
A job at thee UN, IMF, or ALBA so what is in it for us yes its a name for him and Dominica so what can a name do for us , thee only great Dominican i can think of is Mr. EO Leblanc and Mr. Baron and some local busines people.
You can’t keep a good man down-at least not for long…..Crispin best of luck my brother and God’s speed. Keep floating the name of our dear island home infront of you and make us all proud.
Love to you and your family.
Congrats my fellow Grand Bayrian.
You got to hold your head up high till it reach the sky, no matter how they try, they will not keep you down, you will rise, since you are alive we know you would survive
Congrats to you sir
It is clear for all to see that Hon Skerrit is not a vindictive person. He magnanimously gave the required NO OBJECTION for Chrispin to land that JOB.
Congrats to You Chrispin
And what objections would he have been able to bring to bear Jude? This is an appointment by the U.N. for the U.N., has little to do with Dominica and was made on merit, Crispin Gregoire’s merit! He did not require a sanction from either king, pope or a would-be president.
Congrats mr Gregoire. Remember all this exposure is under pm skeritte leadership .
congrates sir! keep making us proud.
WAY TO GO GRAND BAY!!
I would like to express my sincere congratulations to Mr. Gregoire on his new position at the UN.
You have made us proud!! You are a remarkable man with a delightful personality and a wonderful intellect.
God Bless You and May God Bless Our Beloved Dominica.
I hope the govt did not have a say in that as a means of shutting you up?? Congrats my friend
yes grand bay again,you said very little good came from grandbay.we got hundreds more just like that one.
Great going Crispin. They can’t keep a good man down.
Congrats cuz.I am proud of you.Big up
Congratulations Cuz. You have the making and put God first in all you do! Go for it you can make it!
Oongratulations!
CONGRATES MR. GREGOIRE,WE ALL LIKE TO CRITIZISE WIBC WITH REFERENCE TO THE GALE,S SITUATION. TODAY, WE KNOW OF PROMINENT DOMINICAN SONS WETHER IT BE SPORTS,BUSINESS OR PATRIOTS ARE NEVER ACCEPTED PARTICULARLY BY POLITICANS.MR.GREGOIRE WAS NO DIFFERENT. WE HAVE HEARD ON MANY OCCASIONS HOW HE HAS BEEN TREATED BY A PARTICULAR POLITICAL LEADER.ISN’T WONDERFUL NEWS TO HEAR WHAT THEY HAVE DISCARDED HAS TODAY RECEIVED A TOP RANKING JOB IN THE UN.
Well said Doc.
But to be honest, had Crispin run for labour in grand bay he would have won, and Rosevelt would have been history. he Rosevelt knew that an could not take that chance. that’s why he surrounds himself .
Well done Crispin, may God continue to bless you.
God is good…all the time…All the time…God is good.
Congrats Mr. Gregoire. You see good things come to those who wait. If you had gone up for labour you would have to give up your citizenship, your family and your luxurious life. NOW YOU CAN HAVE YOUR CAKE AND EAT IT TOO. GOOD FOR YOU.
It always amazes me when people who are not informed give the impression they are informed. That last comment about Crispin and “your luxurious life” illustrates my point. Crispin once said on DBS Radio ” This job is not the best paying job in the world. In fact I’ve been doing community service for Dominica abroad”. As Ambassador for nearly 8 years Crispin had the smallest Mission to the UN in all of CARICOM. While other CARICOM Missions had the ambassador and up to 5 diplomats Crispin worked alone. Dont confuse the Dominican Consulate with a Counsel General and Secretary with the Dominica Mission to the UN. Further Crispin was once hospitalised through overwork and exhaustion. So the idea that Crispin was in New York having a good time is totally false.
Way to go Mr. Gregore
Way to go. There we have it – a real Grand Bay man making us proud. When you have what it takes this is what happens. yes!!!
Mamo, roosy, piero , kerit, partrick. crispin, krazy t, ambros. charlow. tony, groove bat, greg rabbes, prezident liv-a-pool, timofy, sogofly .mayor jorsif. trying to say to us they had and have love for us but now we are old and still looking for that love .
Congrats. Well done, another Dominican doing well internationally!
Noone can keep a good and honest man down. When one door is closed many others are opened.
An honest patriot of Dominica.
Congrats from a fellow UN staffer!
Take that Skerrit!!!!!
Take what? The Prime Minister had to give a NO OBJECTION for hm to get such job
take that Skerrit for what. He and skerrit seat at the same table to eat and drink and tell jokes.so whats your point?
CONGRATS CRISPIN ON YOUR NEW APPOINTMENT. You made it so easy for me to finance my education up in the US by introducing me to who the folks are and where the dollars are. THANKS AGAIN AND CONGRATS.
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CONGRATS MY BRO;Bro they can hold you down, you are a true legend keep your head up DOMINICA
Congratulations Mr Gregoire, i always had the confidence that something good would come your way, you are the son of the kubulian soil, the blessings of the kalinago people are with you, you will always reign king.