Felix Wilson cries foul

Wilson said politics and nepotism were involved in the DOC election

The contentious election for the President of the Dominica Olympics Committee (DOC) may be over but controversy continues to swirl with former DOC head, Felix Wilson, crying foul, saying politics and nepotism were involved in him being booted out.

Wilson made the allegations on SportsMax.

He described new DOC head, Billy Doctrove as a member of the ruling Dominica Labour Party (DLP).

“Billy Doctrove, he is a labourite. I think the Prime Minister (Roosevelt Skerrit) described me as a man going in the streets in a green jacket,” he stated. “I am a member of the (Dominica) Freedom Party and I am proud of that…” he said.

When asked whether he was outflanked by political manoeuvring, undermined by nepotism at the highest level and a victim of a conspiracy to unseat him and for Skerrit to get his man, Felix responded, “Yeah.”

He also stated that he was victimised.

“Apart from the politics, there was also nepotism,” he stated, saying there was what he described as a coup.

Meanwhile, the Prime Minister’s legal representative, Tony Astaphan, said Wilson’s statements were the most dishonest and “shockingly stupid statements” that he has heard from a man with the education and experience of Wilson.

He said it reflects the culture of ‘fake news’ and attacks on individuals which have been taking place in Dominica in recent times.

“It is just unbelievable,” he stated. “Billy Doctrove is a highly respected Dominican and Caribbean sportsman, respected internationally, who wants to make a contribution to his country and his society since his retirement from international cricket. Why would the government want to get involved in the election of the committee?”

Doctrove was elected President of the DOC on Thursday, May 8.

DNO is attempting to get a response from Doctrove in the matter.

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61 Comments

  1. In the know.
    June 1, 2017

    Wilson tried his best to get table tennis not to vote because a member openly confronted his doing. He should have taken the cue when members of his own executive were against his dictatorship. Billy is the best person to right the wrongs Wilson did. As or the politics part I am a UWP supporter and I did not see politics in Doctrove. If Skerritt was behind Billy, he did a good job in hiding that. Wilson excuse me . A new sheriff in town and we ready to roll.

  2. FOUL News
    June 1, 2017

    Pardner we hearing that if someone were to open their mouth about the things you were doing, you will take prison. Accept your defeat with grace and EXIT.

  3. Anthony P. Ismael
    June 1, 2017

    As the former Principal of the Dominica Grammar School, I will never forget the comment Felix Wilson made to me after I obtained my CXC results. That was more than 20 years ago. Wilson is quite arrogant and he represents the small group of Dominicans who occupy the seat of power and reside in Roseau and the surrounding areas. These guys do not understand that that the purpose of holding these offices, is to develop and push the next group forward. The reward comes from being of service to others and not the other way around. You traveled and enjoyed the perks of the job with zero Olympic medals for Dominica. Call it a loss and move on.

  4. squash
    June 1, 2017

    Mr.Wilson you never thought that what you did a few years when you hired security to keep some sporting associations out of a meeting would come back to haunt you. ….. you treated the associations with contempt and disrespect. it was time to go… use this time as a time of reflection.

  5. freshwaterlake
    June 1, 2017

    Why everytime Skerrit’s name is mentioned, Tony have to respond? They loving man? I mean unless that is your child or your sibling, i dont see why he cannot let the man speak for himself. Or a lawsuit he fraid?

  6. Dominican
    June 1, 2017

    But wait? A hundred post and all against Wilson? Man you should take a hint

  7. Athlete
    June 1, 2017

    Less than a month after losing the office Felix Wilson seemingly is lamenting the loss of privileges, trabel opportinities and the prrks that hors with it. Felux Wilson is among those, who by association with the UWP have been agitating for a two terms limit for a PM. He has served as one person sais about 15 years and he did everything to ensure his continued presence at the helm og the DOC. Why would you not sail into the sunset. You have contributed. Let someone else continue the race. Stop the hate. It is too intense with you.

  8. %
    June 1, 2017

    Wilson needed to go long time,but i just cant take in this Senior Counsel.

  9. Jonathan St jean
    June 1, 2017

    Felix Wilson you too biased (Tobias).You did a very poor job of leading the Dominica Olympic Committee and your constituents were not happy with you so they replaced you through a democratic process with someone who they feel can provide the quality of leadership they are looking for.Only time will tell wether your replacement is up to the expectation of those who voted for the change.The best thing you can do as someone serious about the development of sports in Dominica is to shut up and see how you can assist at some level.Instead you are crying out making silly unsubstantiated claims.This is laughable and makes you look like a laughing stock.The DOC does not belong to you no matter how you feel,so grow up and take stock,evaluate how you can do a better job if you’re​ accorded another opportunity to lead this August body.Tobias you messed up and have only yourself to blame bacause you did a bad job.

  10. Ny boss
    May 31, 2017

    Felix Willson aka Tobyus. That good for ppl like u who forget where ppl like u came frm i almost forget u alive till i hear the name and see ur face garcon u abandon PORTSMOUTH where u came frm born and raised not even purple Turtle u visiting or Portsmouth park where u played soccer all ur life when qill u come bck will it b when Possie start shining Fabien came recently come give back to ur community and stop crying the best man win b quiet

  11. mine
    May 31, 2017

    Felix, if there was foul play let god be the judge. Anything that happensthrough dishonesty is not being bless. Why bless the PM for your defeat.

  12. Bugs
    May 31, 2017

    Wow! I can’t believe this Wilson guy. He was such an embarrassment to the Dominica Olympic Association.

  13. Ava
    May 31, 2017

    Tony Astaphans please stay out of this. This is not political as Wilson is trying to suggest. Wilson needed to get the hell out of the DOC and Mr Doctrove was the best person to kick him out. Stop blaming everyone else Wilson and blame yourself. PERIOD!

  14. My little take
    May 31, 2017

    This article is very disturbing. What I don’t get is, how is that so many Dominicans from all walks of life, whether freedomites, laborites or uwpites agreed that Mr. Wilson was bad for the sport and all of them came together to vote him out, while Skerrit that is 25 times worse than Mr. Wilson, yet we cannot come together as Dominicans to get rid of that cancer that destroying every cell in Dominica? Another thing that disturbs me is to hear the name of Billy Doctrove in that garbage. I mean how could an elite umpire that travelled around the world representing Dominica allow his name to be called in anything that has to do with a corrupt Roosevelt Skerrit that has destroyed everything we once upheld? He has a right to support his DLP but to allow his good name to be dragged in any type of affiliation with Roosevelt Skerrit will hurt his credibility. I for sure have already lost my respect for Billy Doctrove especially when he has a man like Tony Astaphan defending him

    • Louise.
      June 1, 2017

      Note that Mr. Doctrove did not ask for anyone to defend him. He does not need it, especially not from politically-activated persons. The Olympic Committee is an independent body and will not tolerate political interference. Lay the blame for all this rubbish that is on on the media and the streets – on a spoilt, power-hungry despot who should have been gone a long time ago -and now on a politically motivated lawyer who feels he has to put in his ten cents worth whenever the PM’s name is mentioned. Those two have already tried to interfere with the reputation of the new Executive- why don’t they just shut up, stop interfering. I wish Mr. Wilson bon appetit with his sour grapes.

    • June 2, 2017

      Wilson introduced politics, and Astaphan as a political operative of the DLP has a right to respond.

  15. DOVE DANIEL
    May 31, 2017

    We are saddened that WILSON is using politics to cover his loss at the DOC elections. After meeting with team members our Association felt Billy Doctrove was the right man to move the DOC forward. The other 7 clubs that voted him all felt the same way.

    There was no politics in that, it was just getting the right man for the job, plain and simple.

  16. jean jean
    May 31, 2017

    FELIX WILSON always remember ARROGANCE is WEAK,
    HUMILITY is STRONG.

  17. Righteous
    May 31, 2017

    It is really unfortunate that Wilson is stooping to that level after the recently concluded DOC general elections where he was voted out as the president of the DOC. From that statement, I see a man who has no interest in the development of sports and athletes in Dominica. Sir your loss in the elections was not due to politics, but due to the various associations recognizing that in order for improvement and development, the DOC needed new direction and hence placed their vote of confidence in Mr. Doctrove. Your comments are despicable and you are intentionally trying to put the DOC in disrepute by involving politics knowing fully well that the IOC does not/will not tolerate any type of political medalling in any NOC elections. You are in essence putting the athletes at risk from a potential suspension of the DOC by making those statements and you are fully aware of that fact. Your contributions/non-contributions are noted, your reign is over. Better days are coming to the DOC.
    #OLD

  18. CHARLES HONORE
    May 31, 2017

    Mr Wilson please find something wholesome to do instead of obsessing over your loss.

    You were rejected by your own clubs, as a big man your attitude really stinks

  19. JIM GREEVES
    May 31, 2017

    Tony Astaphan is not my favorite person but I have to agree with him this time .
    Felix your statements on Sportsmax were foolish and dishonest. Billy Doctrove is well respected internationally and this man is not about self. He has assisted several sports persons like Luan Gabriel and all the sports scholarships he gives.

    You had 15 years ……….. now give Mr Doctrove a chance.

    • The Darkness
      May 31, 2017

      15 years of …… ups…

      Mr. Wilson allowed several sports outputs to die out… now all we hear in D./ca is Football (soccer), cricket and basketball…

      What happened to the other sports Mr.Wilson???? Why did you not try to revive their existence in Dominica?

  20. Hendricks ismael
    May 31, 2017

    What are we coming to , we call each other cockroaches , a country with 70 inhabitants it should be easy to manage , we keep up unnecessary political drama that doesn’t produce one single job . Question how do you expect the prime minister to function in a system that’s so corrupt with people thinking garbage all the time . I mean 70 thousand people . Let’s take a look at Singapore same size with dominica their politics is different they had a plan and they are disipline people . We talk politics all day and no plan. When are we going to do something different . We have smart people where are they?.

  21. Tell it like it is
    May 31, 2017

    Boy Felix Wilson has guts eh!!!!!!!

  22. ally paul
    May 31, 2017

    What’s up with this Wilson man?

    So u vex with the entire world? You call athletes foolish, you hate sports administrators.

    So u not seeing is “YOU” that have the problem? You better examine yourself ASAP before it’s too late.

    • NUWPl
      May 31, 2017

      Just take out Mr. Doctrine in your drama.

      And my PM can handle himself so I don’t worry.

      BUT BILLY NOT IN UR POLITICS AND U ALL NEED TO ACCEPET WEN PEOPLE DOMT WANT ALL YOU.

      Rejection is not easy especially if u get it bad like 15-6 and 8-5.

      Accept the fact that people make up their mind who they want to represent them.

      But all Willson looking for is support from UWP.

      But although Lennox is Stupid enough to take bate but Issac will not allow it.

      Cause the seat is yours R.T (ROSEAU TOWN).

      So willson take ur blows in peace.

      How u don’t block road and light fire bcus u are not wanted and rejected by the people. ??????

  23. Boo
    May 31, 2017

    Best man for the job won

  24. ally paul
    May 31, 2017

    Sometimes we need not let our ego take over our lives, we need to humble ourselves.

    Mr Wilson all you should have done on Sportsmax is Congratulate Mr Doctrove and wish him well. He won 8/5.

    As my former teacher, I have lost ALL respect for you!

    • Beau
      May 31, 2017

      Only now you lose respect for Felix Wilson? You well late! You not living in Dominica, man?

  25. Tjebe fort
    May 31, 2017

    Felix man, on top of every thing else you are a poor loser. For so long that DOC gave you a very comfortable lifestyle while our athletic development was going nowhere fast. It was always Felix Wilson first. I can not stand Tony Astaphan my brother but I agree with his comments although they are as usual crude.
    Best you keep quiet Felix and be grateful you had such a wonderful run for yourself for so long.

  26. DORIAN CUFFY
    May 31, 2017

    When a big man like Felix Wilson behave in such a childish/stupid manner what message are we sending to our youths?

    I find his behavior very disturbing.

  27. paul dominique
    May 31, 2017

    The passion Doctrove has for sports you don’t have it.

    Only a man like Doctrove could defeat you that way and that’s what killing you.

    Be a man, “Stop the blame game” AND REPENT

  28. carol
    May 31, 2017

    Wilson the DOC is not yours neither is the CCCU 40 years you are there. whyyyyyyyyyy

  29. Jefferson Caddette
    May 31, 2017

    Felix, why is it that no one has nothing good to say about you?

    You need to change your life around and ask God for forgiveness.
    Stop blaming Mr Doctrove and blame yourself.

  30. Bert Paul
    May 31, 2017

    Mr Wilson, I worked with you and I’m totally ASHAMED of you!

    Do yourself a favor, Get over you loss, DOC does not belong to you!

  31. Tom Price
    May 31, 2017

    It’s a sad day in Dominica to use politics in that election. Skerrit was simply asked to comment on Billy Doctrove’s victory and he did just that!

    Even Felix executive members were bad talking him.
    Man, the sooner you realize you have yourself to blame and no body else, is the quicker you will get over your defeat.

  32. merle graham
    May 31, 2017

    Our Associations were fed up of Felix arrogance and were calling for someone like Billy Doctrove to rescue us.
    Billy decided to run three weeks before elections after we begged him.
    This had nothing to do with politics. We rallied behind him bcuz the DOC under Felix was doing nothing for sports development.

  33. Merle Lord
    May 31, 2017

    Felix, this had nothing to do with LABOUR or Freedom.
    You failed sportmen and women in Dominica by constantly calling them Foolish.
    Hope u can use this time at home to ask God for forgiveness.

  34. claud green
    May 31, 2017

    Felix I’m totally ashamed of you for having taught me. You are a poor excuse of a teacher.
    Man, …………. you putting it on politics? SHAME ON YOU!!!!!

  35. tatiana
    May 31, 2017

    Yesah. he cannot eat the pudding no more so he blaming somebody. If he was doing right, he wouldnt have to make those statements. he maybe was getting fat on that organization. no more bleeding.

    leave skerrit alone – tan, borr is all i saying.

  36. Jo D
    May 31, 2017

    Wilson…..Doctrove was asked by the majority member Associations to contest the office which he did. His agreement to contest was just about two weeks before the elections. Eight member Associations were disappointed with your leadership because your created one controversy after another with your recent verbal insult against athletes calling them stupid. Just recently the news of tickets sold by your committee for the last olympics re-surfaced in the news again. There has been constant news items by different member Associations (most recently) the DAAA opposing/complaining about various issue with you and the DOC. You and your team wore green jackets at all the Olympic you attended where you and your management team ALWAYS out-numbered the atheletes themselves.
    The Associations got fed up and needed a change so just accept your defeat and move on. The position was not created and owned by you.

    Billy is the most reputable individual for the position so CHILL out boy.

    • Jo D
      May 31, 2017

      Are you scared of an investigation into your terms? Billy did not threaten you with that action…..he just said that IF inconsistencies arise then he will have to investigate.

      If you are/we’re clean then DOH PANIC.
      Why are you so attached to the position? Are you fearful Billy will now benefit from what you considered yours?

      Man chill….. your term at the helm is up and stop being sour like de others.

  37. Fair Play
    May 31, 2017

    You mean thats the character of the man who wants to hold on to DOC like his position was inherited by him through his father’s will. This is too pathetic. If you were a real man you would have been ashamed of your comments. Good riddance and please don’t come back.
    Thanks God for Billy Doctrove, a man more than worthy of his position.

  38. love my country
    May 31, 2017

    am still disappointed in the members of the sporting organizations to even vote for wilson.
    Mr.Wilson you should get nooooo vote.

  39. Time to Go!!
    May 31, 2017

    Wilson’s attitude is what cost him the position. He is just too confrontational. Wilson should know that attitude determines altitude.

  40. May 31, 2017

    Doctrove should not even comment on this petty matter. He won the presidency because the people wanted change, and they believe he can successfully lead them.

    For too many years they have been misrepresented by a bad leader. Wilson created his mess and now that the people have spoken, they have received better! Good luck Billy, and don’t take that man on!

  41. Smh
    May 31, 2017

    What I never understood was why a former principal and chemistry teacher was the head of the DOC. Does Mr Wilson have a history in sports? Anyway, during his tenure as president of DOC it was always one story or another…and if he ran DOC with the same attitude he had in the classroom, well let’s just say I’m sorry for his surbordiates!

  42. May 31, 2017

    Wilson is only crying wolf because he now realizes that all the bon temps finish! , no more of the constant traveling. After you fail the DOC and Dominica sports, you want to blame labour for you losing the elections!?

  43. grips
    May 31, 2017

    Hmmm….politics huh….nepotism …huh. Ouch, it hurts, shoes on the other foot…..ouch.

  44. May 31, 2017

    Wilson, this is not a Labour Party thing.

    Your colleagues lost faith in you, plain and simple.

  45. May 31, 2017

    Shockingly stupid is very correct! The nerve of this man! You got booted because you were a poor sportsman. You have literally no achievements as the President of the DOC, a position you held for a decade.

    • Mamosa
      May 31, 2017

      He was never a sportsman; just a good time Charlie enjoying a fantastic salary, constantly travelling, staying at the best Hotels, while th.e Atheletes Parents have to send money to make sure they eat right,

      Fifteen years man. Walk away graciously and look for anotrher job.

  46. May 31, 2017

    Felix stop crying

  47. Lucy
    May 31, 2017

    Wow this melee conforms the ness that Dominica is in. In the past folks would turn to sports to get relief from politics, politicians and their crazy followers. Now that malignant cancer called Dominica politics has invaded all aspects of Dominica’s life, being and society.

    Again why is any body repeating and printing what Astaphan’s says? There goes the complication as well.
    Say a prayer for Dominica.
    As for Mr. Felix- politics or no political victimization you turn was up man–It was time to give another person a chance to run the show–you have had your moment in the spot light and thanks for your service.

  48. Dominican
    May 31, 2017

    Wilson you are ineffective and you need to give another person a chance regardless. What have you done for the country in your position for so long? Two athletes every Olympics not even Dominican born or raised most of the times? WE never had a respectable contingency to the games so what have you achieved? Well for yourself you have achieved much but what about the athletes? Can you honestly say that you have done anything for them? You people too like good times at the expense of others. Don’t even mention Skerrit you are no different so take a dose of your own medicine.

  49. Bon
    May 31, 2017

    Stupes eh Felix. You were doing a horrible job. End of story. That is what got you out, nothing else. If the members of the DOC felt that it was time for you to go and allow the association to breathe and become more efficient in meeting the needs of our athletes, then it was time. Stop playing victim!! The athletes who were treated unfairly are the victims not you!!

  50. Kermit
    May 31, 2017

    Gotta agree with Tony on this one.

  51. jihan
    May 31, 2017

    I have no problem with the change,but move this government makes and TONY IS INVOLVED MAKES ME SICK TOO MY STOMACH,ALL TONY CARES IS ABOUT IS HIS POCKET AND NOT THE POOR PEOPLE OF DOMINICA.

  52. Jaycees
    May 31, 2017

    LOL!!!

    I had to laugh! Senior Counsel try a “Trumpism” with his ‘fake news’ allegations. Look kicks!

    Watching with interest, since I have no horse in this race.

  53. Stupes
    May 31, 2017

    Meanwhile, the Prime Minister’s legal representative, Tony Astaphan, said Wilson’s statements were the most dishonest and “shockingly stupid statements” that he has heard from a man with the education and experience of Wilson. He said it reflects the culture of ‘fake news’ and attacks on individuals which have been taking place in Dominica in recent times.

    Well Tony the chicken coming home to roost. This very system of fake news and personal attacks you now condemning is one you started! Remember calling Dominicans who do not support your options cockroaches? Remember denigrating members of the opposition? YOU ANTHONY ASTAPHANS sowed these seeds of “Fake news and character assassination” . Now, you’re witnessing a manifestation of your good deeds, don’t try to come and cry it down!

    • Beau
      May 31, 2017

      So wait awhile… you don’t think what Felix said there was nonsense? Or you just don’t like who called him out?

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