The Melville Hall to Pond Casse Highway is to be named after the former President of the Commonwealth of Dominica, Dr. Nicholas Liverpool.
A press release from the office of the prime minister said official opening and naming will be held on Saturday, November 1, 2014 at 4:00 pm.
The highway is to honor Liverpool’s “vast contribution to national, regional and international development,” the release said.
Prime minister Roosevelt Skerrit said Dr. Liverpool blazed a trail as a distinguished Jurist and legal expert; bringing much exposure and positive recognition to the Commonwealth of Dominica over the past five decades.
He said the former President also brought much dignity and humility to the office of President; serving at a very challenging period in Dominica’s social and economic rebound from the global economic recession.
“Dr. Liverpool’s was a firm and assured hand, overseeing the course of national development during the first decade of the 21st century. His contribution was immense and is richly deserving of national honour and recognition,” Prime Minister Skerrit said.
The new highway will be called, “The Nicholas Liverpool Highway,” according to the release.
Members of the General Public are therefore invited to attend the ceremony.
Mr. Skerrit, naming the Pond Casse Highway after President Liverpool and the airport after Charles and Douglas will not fool us in Grand Bay again and as for Mr. Liverpool what has he done in Grand Bay, his so call village , nothing and very little Grandbarians knows who he is, apart from the old people .
Pat Stevens Highway.
If not name it after the fore parents that sweat and toiled and had to walk that piece of road to Roseau.
When will the castle bruce secondary school be name after mr romanus bannis? dont you guys think its time that the school have a name other than the castle bruce secondary school?
I’m still trying to figure out the connection between Dr. Liverpool and a winding, two-lane piece of road. I can understand if the government builds a new judicial building and names it after Dr. Liverpool. But the road to the airport?
While I am not against something being named after Mr. Liverpool shouldn’t it be something along his career path-that is law? What significant contribution has he made in terms of infrastructural development? Like I say I am not against it; it should just be along his line of work.
Doesn’t matter what they name the road. It will always be known has The Road To The Airport.
What did Dr. Liverpool have to do with building this road? What is the connection?
Call the elections so we can RENAME this government to “The United Workers Party Team Dominica Government..
hahaha good one
I endorse this name change to Dr. Liverpool’s name. He is also a real gentleman. Let us applaud the PM’s decision. Those who have contributed much to Dominica are entitled to be recognized. There are many areas in D/ca which should be named in their honor.
We are discussing matters of vital importance and are insulting each other.Everyone has their power of choice.When someone spell a word wrong you don’t insult them then correct them .We keep lashing at each other with no compassion.Every leader did their best to promote Dominica.They all made mistakes.It seems to me Dominicans are very bitter when comes to political issues.How are we going to develop a Country when we keep pushing each other down?No matter who wins the election it will never be a bed of roses take it to the bank.Times are changing and we have to beware of the difficulties that lies ahead.Remember the children of Israel how they complaint and wasn’t satisfied with what God provided for them.Dominica has come along way inspite of its challenges.
Enough respec but Dr. Liverpool was never a leader.
What about the rest of the road from pond casse to canefield
This is very cheap politics, and I THINK that the Prime Minister is stooping very low indeed .Don’t get us wrong Mr. Skerrit, we are not saying that decease pierro and should not be honoured, further more schools are named after them already and naming an airport after them is some what over doing it. Mr. liverpool no one can deny his pretige. there are many other dominicans base on their own merits and in their own rights who are equally worthy Mr. Skerrit people is seeing through this . please know that flattery will get you no where..
My Pledge
I will donate $10,000 US dollars to DNO…..if….anyone
anywhere can find PonD Casse in Dominica.
What’s all the big deal about naming in DA, Half of DA is a mess anyway.The place is so boring.Most of the roads are in bad shape.
Perhaps Skerrit forgot that road already ha a name. The Imperial Road, that is part of our history. If anyone deserves this road to be named after him it would be Hesketh Bell, who worked wonders for the development of Dominica and got this road started in the first place., ask Dr. Honeychurch. Obviously, mr. Skerrit has not read any books about Dominica. It is not a new new road at all, just upgraded and brought into the 21 st. century.
You are dead wrong the imperial road is from pond casse’ to Canefield, the trans insular road is from paguoa to pondcasse’
Hesketh Bell… mais ou ni diab?
Oh Dear! Don’t you think we should use more recent names? This airport road has been significantly upgraded and this makes a huge impact on the time it takes locals and visitors, traveling south from the airport, to reach their destinations. The distance of Roseau from Melville Hall airport has been a major development setback for us in every way. The person most responsible for this upgrade should be at the forefront of a list of persons after which it is to be named. And then a vote can be taken at Parliament.
Otherwise, I would just name it Highway 60. Yes, maybe we should drop these names and use numbers for the highways/major roadways in Dominica. No offense to Mr. Liverpool.
Parliament do not adhere advice, they give orders, they do whatever pleases them. It would be nice to, at least once, vote on important decisions.
Imagine such a great name IMPERIAL HIGHWAY, that would have a historical meaning and no political connotation. After all, we also have the IMPERIAL parrot as our national emblem. That would be more appropriate.
I hope that Lennox will have the courage to rename the highway once the UWP takes office.
This is just not right. If at all we had to name the highway after a President, in my view, only the current President would come after Liverpool. My personal choice would be Sir Clarence!!
I agree with you 100%.
With so many names being thrown around, this naming business is losing its luster.
These guys are cheapening the meaning of naming these establishments.
Ebeh look renaming… everything getting a name… lol… hope skerriy kno wen he gone he not getting nothing named after him… well maybe we could rename. The prison rs state prison or rs landfill..
That is a bit harsh but perhaps we could start calling the State Palace “Skerrits Folly”.
Do something good for Dominica and eventually one of those areas will be given your name.
Think he will rename something after him before he leaves office. He is saving the best for last. By-the-way, Sadam Hussein named almost everything after himself, where are those things today? Everything has its moments.
Oh Roosevelt! Are you serious? Why not rename the law library after Dr. Liverpool? How do you go about equating a highway with the services of a legal luminary? Dr. Nick was considered a brilliant jurist and an intelligent guy, but his work in the communities of Dominica are not known. He was not known to have a take on roads, or transportation, or rural development. No one knows how he feels about the connectivity of communities, or the plight of those who travel the Meliville Hall/Roseau route, or even his thoughts on air travel or night landing. So why a road after Dr. Nick? Skerrit will never cease to annoy me!
Roosevelt do not think, or he thinks upside down. Roosevelt do not know anything much about the HISTORY of Dominica. Do not blame him though, he is under pressure. Stress is a dangerous illness, ELECTION is upcoming; therefore, he has to make an effort.
Is it even proper to rename public structures after people who are still alive? Is this not in contravention with internationally accepted guideline that speak to renaming public structures after important people.?
What about naming it Route 52 or if you may Skerrit Route 18 for your so called 18 seats which you claimed you picked up in the last election.
Liverpool compromised his ethics as President under Skerrit.
The only advice I can offer you disgruntled, complaining, lot is to read the SERENITY Prayer. In fact I further advise that you read it over and over and over again.
I have to agree with you we! Uwp supporters does really make me laugh.
you too. you cannot change our opinion so you too must say the prayer sort dishonest like the same guy. Remain as you are anonymous. Then U lose ur noni juice ( if you have ant left)and look like a prune.
Obviously a sop for the voters in Grand Bay. Agree Dr. Liverpool is a worthy Dominican but this smells of cheap politics Mr. Skerrit.
Chupes, what did Nicholas Liverpool ever do for the community of Grand Bay.
These guys are taking this joke to the next level. Enough of this man.
What about the LIONELL LAVILLE HIGHWAY…..seeing that the highway runs from Pond Case to Melville Hall,……,,Wasn’t he the one who gave the land for the construction of the airport?
Red state
You know what red signifies don’t you. Stop, warning, beware, danger ahead!
i have nothing against Mr Liverpool; my question is whats up with all that naming and renaming thats going on! what gives?
Votes.
This is what gets to me, the naming of roads, mountains, airports, decision to change courts of appeal etc. without the input from the community or civilians – that is, something akin to a referendum.
Yea I know, I know, for some of you there are more ‘important things to collaborate on but that’s relative and moreover, it’s about inclusiveness. I am a bit tired of decisions being taking ‘in my best interest’ and though government are elected to make decisions on behalf of its citizens, there should be more collaboration because quite frankly, I often think our leaders are way off the mark.
LiL: I totally agree with you. Why isn’t the government including the people in these renaming projects? Have a competition, a forum, or some type of avenue for the general population to have a say.
Dear, we have “NO SAY”. We just have to accept until we VOTE.
Are these opportunists, formerly dirt poor guys qualified to make decisions in a dog’s interest? certainly not. So why ours? I often wonder what land my mom chose to deliver me in!
It seems to me that Roosevelt Skerritt is behaving like a man who is about to lose an election so he is doing things to anger and ridicule the people especially those of Marigot. It cannot be that there are not sons and daughters of the general northeast who the airport and road could not be named after. Those who choose to support the labour party particularly those from Marigot this is just another slap in your faces. You have distinguished yourselves as those who have deep hate and prejudice for your own.
Hello. Republicans are rich, majority of them. Democrats are poor, most of them. Do you think they care if they eat shit?
NO, they still vote for Republicans because they do not understand the DIFFERENCE. If everything is taken from you, do you not think it is time to take back, or even get back what is rightfully yours?
The UWP’s really amaze me. U mean the Same Edison James? All you not serious.
This type of decision should require a vote or petition from the people. This should not be a one sided decision. We like you we name highway after you. What did Liverpool do for anyone oar anything in that area. I don’t know anything about Liverpool.
This is a major highway on the island – It should be named after someone who is/was a major figure on the island and/or contributed significantly to the highway’s development. While Mr Liverpool is not a bad choice, at least three prominent persons could have been nominated and a voting process could have been held in Parliament to select the most suitable person. That would have been a better approach even though he might still have won the vote.
Both Mr. Vernon Shaw and Roosevelt Skeritt are as good candidates as Mr. Liverpool for being named after this highway.
What about the LIONEL LAVILLE HIGHWAY?.. seeing the road runs from Pond Case to Melville Hall…….he donated the land for the airport didn’t he?
Donating land should not be a major criteria for naming anything. Otherwise only the rich would be considered for these honours. Maybe the Parking Lot can be named after him?
Rosevelt skerrit???? No no no….bs!!
Are you saying that Nicholas Liverpool is not did not contribute significantly to the island? I wonder whether you can even walk in his shoes.
Nothing personal against Nicholas Liverpool but tell us exactly what he did for Dominica that is so memorable?
Nope. That was not the point at all.
That is not the point. Something, anything else, but that particular road has NO affiliation.
Geez. well while we re at it what about Sir Clarence. He was humble too and served in public service as Cab Sec.
Sounds more like an Independent smoker of Medical marijuana from ur suggestion,
You telling me Dr. Liverpool did more for the country than Rosie or Pierro? Man, that Skerrit really trying to provoke Dominicans wee!
they giving full names for the highways and half names for the airport
Because the airport is a shared venture. I think that might be for the fact that they did not stay in office long enough to get the full praises. Lol.
Oh Please! I didn’t even read de article…de headline alone put me off…Nicholas Liverpool didn’t bring distinction to our Nation…a namby-pamby, wish-washy, passive apologist for the Labour Party….that’s what he was.
Roosevelt is trying hard to keep his votes, those that has not allienated him.
The naming government what a joke
I am sure president Liverpool only use that road to enter or leave the island,on the other hand it was the only to town or home for MR Eddison James ,and whether we like him or not ,he served as prime minister. I think the Winsor Park should be name after president Liverpool. only in London I see Winsor Castle, close to where the queen lives.
I think the Eddison James high Way would have been more fitting my dear PM, he is from the area and has travelled on that road to get home more times than we can count. he would have seen the condition of it ,and had several headaches and backaches from it .
@ Joy. That’s exactly why it should not be named after Edison, he rode, he saw how woeful it was and did nothing to fix it a mater of fact when they said they were going to redo the road he said it was a waste to do that. Edison should not ever have anything named after other than the fountain in town should be named after him and Prevost.
You are so foolish. As part of the international airport package the road from marigot to roseau (belles – pond case – canefield) was already planned to be reconstructed. Along with a upgraded hospital in marigot to accommodate the international airport. U peoplre dont kno nothing thats goin on in dominica. U only kno whats happenin infront of your door in possie. U foolish being!
For your information Edison James did his fair share all over Dominica. He constructed:
North East Comprehensive
Grand Bay Secondary named after Pierre Charles
Jimmit/Warner Road
Delices/Petite Savanne Road
Fab Road
Castle Bruce Secondary
None of these were named after him. Edison James will go down in History as having made the most significant and unselfish contribution to the development of Dominica in the shortest time period. He will get his recognition in due course.
@ real possie. Very glad to know that something will be named after you.
@ ME, if you say that was going to be done since they did not do the airport why did they not do the road then? and are you telling me Edison never told the Gov. that it was a waste to redo the road? you tell me to worry about Possie last time I checked Possie is in Dominica just as the Marigot area. And have the gull to call me a fool.
Would he have liked the road be named after him? After all it is Roosevelt Skerrit who is leading that charge. As for Edison James, Roosevelt Skerrit cannot do anything right or proper in Dominica. Remember he is the “illegal PM”. He is “corrupt this” and he is “lying that”. Do you really think Eddo would want any such accolade form Skerro on the verge of a general election? Please don’t embarrass Eddo so.
Nonsense!
Introducing a new word. “Nameology” continues. Quite a few presidents served with dignity and humility. Its mostly a ceremonial position. What did President Liverpool do far above the others? What does the man in the street rem,ember him for or associate him with?
As a black born and bred county !!!!!!!! Dominican he held one of the highest position as a jurist judge, this man is respected by his pairs, just because your party went to the man to make decisions on things he had no power over and your party did not educate themselves with that you want to ask what have this man done for Dominica. Go look at the man CV. then come back and apologize to the man and his family.
Go and educate yourself first Possie. Respected by his pairs? What pairs?, pairs of pants, pairs of socks ,pairs of shoes? You obviously mean “peers”. Say so.
Yes! It is unfortunate that those who know continue to remain silent because it is convenient for them to so do. N.O.J. Liverpool never toot his horns. He embraced the dignity of silence when the “smart” people his country call him country bookie while at the same time the world bowed at his feet. Take a page from his book…. do what you must do, before whom you must..
Looking forward
As a Jurist, the LAW LIBRARY would be more fitting to be named after him; however, Roosevelt makes ALL of the RECKLESS decisions on the Island so it is up to the citizens/voters to rectify that. VOTE WISELY!
Nicolas Liverpool is written in our history books as one of the worst presidents, a mere puppet of Skerrit who had no backbone. Dominica has been plunged into many dark days in recent times. It is time to wake up and put that government OUT.
I would not say worst but certainly he was one of the least effective.
More BS This guy created/contributed nada to DA not even having enough cojones to pull Skerrit’s leash when he was wondering into corrupt practices earlier before all the arrogance having escaped the law.
What a disgrace to Law.
That’s a great idea. I know that we like to belittle our own, but when you learn about Liverpool’s achievements locally, but especially regionally and internationally, particularly in West Africa, he can be classed as the most distinguished living Dominican.
Well stated.
Only to screw up in DA. How do you explain it?
Tickle me/us. Something eh right with your picture of distinguished persons.
Kristina offered a hint. One can extraplot. Guys like Liver should drown in a Pool of shame.
What he di in West Africa is of little relevance to us in Dominica. To me it matters what he did as President of Dominica, which is sweet little if you ask me.
Did you mean “DISGUISED?”