PM Skerrit described as one of Dominica’s wisest leaders

Augustine said Skerrit is one of the island's wisest leaders
Augustine said Skerrit is one of the island’s wisest leaders

An evangelical pastor in Dominica has described Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit as one of the country’s “wisest” leaders.

Pastor Peter R. Augustine made that remark in an address at the official funeral service of the late Bishop Bill Micheal Daniel, who was buried on Monday.

“I know that you and our Bishop were friends,” Augustine said. “You did not fail him in sickness and you did not fail him in death. On his behalf, I say a special thanks to you sir. The Lord will reward you greatly. You are without any doubt one of the wisest prime ministers who have even given leadership to this country,”

Augustine backed up his remarks by quoting the book of Mathew chapter 10 verses 31-32, which speaks about receiving a prophet and the rewards which will be derived from that.

“The Late Bishop, my friend, was one of the few evangelicals who received a national award for his work in Kingdom building. He has again made history in his death by being the first evangelical minister to be afforded a formal funeral by the state,” he said.

Augustine described the late Bishop Daniel as a servant of God.

“His commitment for work and the ministry was unflinching. He was a family man who cared for, loved and provided for his family. He had a quiet disposition which many misunderstood for weakness and as his friend I believe one of his greatest weaknesses, however, was his reluctance to take decisions which he thought would offend people and many took advantage of that,” he explained.

Skerrit has also been commended by Pastor Jerome James of St. Croix.

He told the congregation assembled at the Peoples Pentecostal Church in Goodwill, that the prime minister is a wise man for bestowing an official funeral on Bishop Daniel.

“The prime minister is a wise man because God says if you shall give a prophet a cup of cold water in my name you shall receive a prophet reward,” he stated. “Mr. Prime Minister you have not done that just for Bill Daniel. You have done it for God. Your administration shall continue.”

Pastor Bill Daniel was laid to rest at the Roseau Public Cemetery.

President of Dominica Charles Savarin and Mrs Savarin, Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit and Mrs Skerrit, and other members of Cabinet, the Speaker of the House of Assembly Alix Boyd-Knights and other members of Parliament attended the funeral.

Members of the diplomatic corps, and other government officials were also in attendance.

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195 Comments

  1. OBSERVANT
    September 11, 2014

    :?: Peter Augustine,Musolini recognised the vatican by making it a state in exchange for support and remaining silent for his Musolini wicked deeds.Skerrit is playing his nasty and corrupt politics to win your support by giving all these offers to u,then u turn around and forget all the corrupt practices,lies and insults towards us and make him a wise man because of a state funeral and national award?I thought your reward was from the almighty YAHWEH GOD,but it seems like u are receiving them here,so there’ll be no use for being in the KINGDOM?I always thought that the god u are serving was not the true one,for u have failed to even know his name.The same way u recognised Skerrit and his illegal government of ungodly thugs,is the same way u observe the pagan christmas day.I would love to ask u Peter;Is Skerrit a repented man of YAHWEH GOD?How did he get such wisdom u claim? :?:

  2. BlueBlue
    September 11, 2014

    Peter Augustine is A false Prophet, He singing for his supper, He want State Funeral too…..All dem man jus have to burn in hell in a special place…..jus deh playing politics…..

  3. $$$$
    September 11, 2014

    But pastor Augustine bit his head on something somewhere to make a statement that Skerrit is the wisest leaders Dominica has ever had…lol… That was a joke right, he was just trying to be funny, right? cause that’s what that statement is, nothing but a bloody joke. Then again you can’t expect any thing different, I mean after all there is honer among thieves. Pastor Augustine should take a careful look at Dominica and then ask himself this question:

    ‘Before Mr Skerrit rein, how was Dominica’s economy, and since he’s been in office how much has Dominica grown since then positively?’

    After wish he should listen to the Caribbean Islands growth report and look at where we were 10, 15 years ago and where we are now. If those results are positive then by all means continue with your praises of the country’s leader, however, if it states otherwise then the gentle pastor needs to go get his head checked and stop proving to Dominicans that he is the fool we already think he is by opening his mouth and making such ridiculous statements.

  4. September 11, 2014

    Pastor Augustine, like his colleague from St. Thomas, was merely expressing (in his usual very passionate and direct manner!) appreciation of the hnour bestowed on the Bishop by the government of an official funeral

  5. UDOHREADYET
    September 10, 2014

    Mr Augustine is a respected and impartial individual, who has offered his life to spread the word of God… something very few of us have the courage to do. He does not seek wealth and has none, I’ve know him personally for over 30 years. His opinion of the Prime Minister I am sure is based on what he has seen and what he knows. If your opinion differs based on your mindset or experience with the prime minister it is just that … your opinion. Just as it is his opinion to say the man is wise. If you choose to hide behind a computer and slander everything good that is said and done then you are in fact working for the devil. The man comments are based on what the Prime minister has done for the Bishop funeral not some political agenda or fodder for UWP tululu to comment on!

  6. Think About It
    September 10, 2014

    That pastor must be drinking too much booze,I think he’s out of his mind.

  7. ashamed
    September 10, 2014

    If any pentecostal pastor allowed Peter R to preach on their pulpit after this will tell alot about you.

  8. Efficatious
    September 10, 2014

    Mr. skerrit’s name just came up and we ran out of space “yes”some of them never bought a computer, it was given to them but never learn how to operate it. Mr. Saint Jean is spending too much money on education and the people learn the wrong things
    They don,t even know, you can have breakfast in melle ville,hall, lunch in Antigua and super in new york The world is a small place open to all. The time you spend minding other people business,you could be doing something for yourself

    • JoJo
      September 10, 2014

      …so, why you’re wasting your time then?

  9. September 10, 2014

    I live in Canada and because I am so far removed there will be much about both PM Skerrit and Bishop Daniel I know nothing about. However, I have read DNO every day for almost two years because as an evangelist I have often ministered in the Caribbean and have an interest in the islands.

    I appreciated Bishop Daniel because he was the national overseer of our church (the Pentecostal Assemblies) in Dominica. His ministry is know even in Canada. We thank God for him.

    I have come to appreciate PM Skerrit because he appears to be a man who honors God’s moral code. As a democratic free nation you are able to vote for your political candidates.
    This is the man the majority of voters put in the PM’s office. Catholic and Evangelical Christians who are loyal to the faith are grateful for the way the PM has prevented certain evils from gaining acceptance in the nation.

    We may not always agree with a national leader’s political position on an issue. But God Almighty requires us to honor him and obey his rule unless of course he is ordering us to disobey the laws of God and then we would be required to obey God and not man. Please read the following scripture:

    Romans 13:1-7, Acts 5:29, 1 Timothy 2:1-4.

    I find it appalling the way many of the commentators on DNO write disrespectfully of their PM. Obviously your views are not those of the majority of Dominicans. If they were Mr. Skerrit would not be in the PM’s office.

    Sincerely, Rev. Donald Hill. Internatonal Evangelist.

    • Anonymous
      September 10, 2014

      Obviously you don’t know anything about the antics of this man. You need to live here to find out.

    • anonymous2
      September 10, 2014

      Obviously you don’t know anything about how things work on this rock and all of the corruption that goes on.

      • JoJo
        September 11, 2014

        Dear Reverend,
        First you say that there will be much about P.M. Skerrit you know nothing about but in the next breath you go on eulogizing the man. With respect Sir, something does not add up with this logic.

    • Anonymous
      September 10, 2014

      And you never condemned the members of skerrits cabal for referring to him as Jesus

    • September 10, 2014

      Rev are U attending the conference on Marijuana in the region?
      U should as I think U are on medical or recreation pot from the BS you just wrote.

    • da guy
      September 10, 2014

      I think you need to take your time and read that same thing your asking us to read mr man you need to find out how and why the so good pm name comes up in and he yet to say to the people of Dominica how thay came about. one thing ill say to you and the rest like you the PM can b some of you all money god but not my god

    • Anonymous
      September 10, 2014

      A man who honors God’s moral codes?…..???
      Are you for real….? Are you a man of God?……for real????

    • Anonymous
      September 11, 2014

      All of all you so call Christians and Pastors and Evangelists need to go back and find God!!! Really?? No wonder that man, Skerrit, think he’s above our constitution and God. I don’t even bother to go to church anymore because of all you so called ministers of God. You should all be REMOVED from your positions!!!

    • shaka zulu
      September 11, 2014

      You religious folks to often confuse a political leader with religious leaders. There are political issues that are also moral issues, but that is about it. When preachers and politicians become powerful it becomes about them not God or the country. Giving praise is worshipping. Peter Augustine just did to skeritt. All things are through God an as a result all praises belong to him. One day skeritt will be gone and the two things that will remain is God’s blessings and Dominica. In Danielle funeral PA highlights his weakness as a man but saw it fit to shout praise to PM.
      Its a bloody shame for you to even condone.

      • CIA on the Watch
        September 11, 2014

        Donald Hill go to hell is not your dam business how we think, speak and write about this Prime Minister who told us in his own words “go to hell is none of our dam business”, you seem to know very little as to what is going on here please inform yourself and come back to advise us.

    • $$$$
      September 11, 2014

      Honers God’s morals that fact that you said that just goes to show that you have no morals….

    • OBSERVANT
      September 11, 2014

      :?: Mr.Hill,u seem to be speaking or writting from an ill informed or bias position to protect your religion rather than promote righteousness.I’m not surprised though,as u all are just wolves trying to wear sheep’s skin,the same way u all promote the lies of that the MESSIAH was born on christmas,u all are trying to make Skerrit look good,because he recognises u all for his selfish political interest.Hitler did the same with the churches and Musolini recognised Vatican and making them a state for their loyalty and support towards him.Do u all guys forget and dismiss all the ills done to the island by Skerrit?Awaiting a reponse!

    • September 22, 2014

      Look at the flurry I stirred up because I made a few kind remarks about their PM based upon what I have read in DNO, and the respect he has shown Christians.

      What strange creatures these commentators are. Mr. Skerrit gave the R.C. Bishop $500,000 for his building project and they foamed at the mouth over that. He blessed the Pentecostal Bishop with a state funeral and they howled like hell hounds.

      He will not strike down the marijuana laws, He refuses to legalize abortion. He will not decriminalize buggery. Those who resent him for opposing these evils will find other reasons to chew him out to avoid identifying themselves.

      Common sense would tell them to HUSH :!: Never in my life have I heard a minority make so much noise! The man is in office because the people – the majority put him there :!:

      When a candidate is running for office it is normal to oppose the man if you do not like his platform. But once he is in office it is proper protocol to simply recognize that the people have spoken and let your disagreements rest until the next election unless here is something you can change in a peaceful and diplomatic way.

      There is never an excuse for being rude and vulgar. The Bible says we are not to speak evil of the ruler of our people.

      Sincerely, Rev. Donald Hill. International Evangelist.

  10. Doc. Love
    September 10, 2014

    When I heard the remarks of Pastor Augustine concerning his impressions of Skeritt in terms of being one of Dominica’s wisest Prime Minister, I immediately ran to Blessings for his comments. He said, Doc, are you sure he referred to Skeritt and not Miss. Charles or Mr. Leblanc. He said, when I think of a wise man, I think of a man who has wisdom, one who is prudent and of good judgment. A corrupted person who does not possess those qualities, in my book, cannot be considered a wise man . A man who lies, steals, cheats and is wasteful does not qualify to be a wise man. A leader who lacks the ability to effectively manage the resources and economy of his country cannot be a wise man. Thank you Mr. Blessings.

  11. Morihei Ueshiba
    September 10, 2014

    Lessons in intelligencia.
    Gaston Browne, i want to make Antigua an economic powerhouse like Singapore.
    Roosevelt Skerrit we are declaring war on pit latrines.
    Peter Ausgustine… Skerrit u are one of our wisest leaders. :lol: :lol: :lol:

  12. A Doubting Thomas
    September 10, 2014

    I read and I cannot help but SMH.

    Then an idea came to me. If Christ Himself, were to come back on earth today and would say to our PM and his Government; my Children, you are doing a wonderful job and I am very pleased to see how well you are doing with all the obstacles I have placed in your path.

    Most of DNO posters would turn on God Himself and say how corrupt he is and what else have you.

    No one who has anything nice to say to the government is suspect in the eyes of some of the UWP supporters. Thank God there are many other UWP supporters who have eyes to see and ears to hear.

    May the Soul of Bishop Daniel Rest In Peace.

    • Anonymous
      September 10, 2014

      You must be joking Doubting Thomas. Christ is not partial nor does He give support to injustice and oppression. He is justice and mercy for those who are oppressed. He condemns wrong regardless of who perpetrates it and approves what is godly in the same manner. So with my knowledge of the injustice and victimization in this little nation of our there is no way He would give approval to this government. That is the bias with which party supporters operate. Support n individual but be able to say when they do wrong.

  13. CoveredbyJesus'blood
    September 10, 2014

    The Prime Minister took a decision to honour someone with an Official Funeral. The preacher found it fit to acknowledge the deed.

    What is the problem? Grow the hell up ppl. Grow up and shut up!

    What is wrong with that? Had nothing been said to acknowledge the deed, then I know some ppl would have otherwise to say. Bishop is gone. The funeral is over. The PM and Members of Government have moved on to other things but here we are bickering over nonsense. Had it been a member of your family, what would you have said?

    To those in the church that think this will cause division amongst them, know who you are in Christ and let the Spirit of God not depart from you. The fields are white the harvest is ripe. Instead of sitting there criticizing and making comments, did you seek the Lord to show you whom you could minister too at the funeral? The funeral is always for the living, not for the dead.

    • lula
      September 10, 2014

      what a country!! Lord Help us.

      • September 22, 2014

        It is still a beautiful country!

        Problems, yes. But very nation has problems.

        There are many good people in Dominica. I have followed DNO for nearly two years and I see a lot of worthwhile things are happening there.

        You are a young nation on the rise. What you need most is a heaven sent Holy Ghost revival in the churches that will spill out into the communities and change people from the inside out.

        Sincerely, Rev. Donald Hill. International Evangelist.

    • Anonymous
      September 10, 2014

      Nonsense!!! the funeral of a Man of God should not be so wrapped up in political controversy. The time should have been allotted the preacher to preach the Word and not be taken up with this partisan politics. Your comments about seeking people to minister to at the funeral is misguided.

      • CoveredbyJesus'blood
        September 11, 2014

        You obviously have no idea what evangelizing is about.

  14. Anonymous
    September 10, 2014

    He is Wise beeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeer

  15. truth
    September 10, 2014

    Judas betrayed Jesus Christ for 30 pieces of silver :arrow: :!:
    I wonder how much did you get ?

  16. truth
    September 10, 2014

    Judas betrayed Jesus Christ for 30 pieces of silver :arrow: :!:

  17. Mark
    September 10, 2014

    There’s a difference between being wise and decietful. Skerrit decieves a lot of the Dominican public including the so called “men of God”. He gives them gifts and favours, and they are bought and will not stand for truth, integrity, righteouness, and justice. It’s sad of these men are bought for 30 pieces of silver.

  18. the truth
    September 10, 2014

    skerrit wise yes because all those ignorant people following him

  19. Annon
    September 10, 2014

    And he is. But what else do you expect from his friend.
    Mamo, a lawyer and a cabinet full of lawyers were at the helm and did almost nothing for D’a. Think about it, besides his shenanigans, we must admit he made ‘some’ wise choices. Amen.

  20. The Gambler
    September 10, 2014

    “If skerrit is one of Dominica’s wisest leaders, then I am a damm a “…..quote of the year…reprinted without permission… :mrgreen: :mrgreen:

  21. colt
    September 10, 2014

    You lying on Jesus? woe be to you hypocrite.

  22. Lang Mama
    September 10, 2014

    If it was the priest Father T he would say Skerrit is the modern day John the Baptist.
    Hey if a man give me a diplomatic passport where I can come and go untouched Garcon oyy that man is wise to me.
    One thing for sure Lang Mama know the password to get in on the heaven website and the last time I check there was a no fly or drive list of people. Next to these people’s names is the note VEM- Volere Escamotere.. and Matere..There is also a memo saying many of them will present their diplomatic passports but don’t let them in.

  23. look out
    September 10, 2014

    my concern with all that is has Peter Augustine forgotten Gods word? Look at this the word unless a man be born again he cannot enter the kingdom of God.so like it or not if P M Skerrit fails to accept Christ as his lord and personal savior he will die and go to HELL.so Peter must remind his wise man of the scriptures and also learn to rightly dived Gods words.AMEN

    • icepop
      September 10, 2014

      And Look out he must also seek to gain souls for God and not condemn people to Hell like he did when asked a question – his response was – “go to hell its none of your da…business”

    • The frying Pan!
      September 10, 2014

      @lOOK OUT: Can I say Amen to that? Amen!!!

  24. Anonymous
    September 10, 2014

    Becareful pastor back in jeremiah The pastors Living In spiritual Darkness the same thing today Lord Have mercy

  25. lathable
    September 10, 2014

    Peter know why he signing, de duty free he get already is enough payment, sign peter sign.
    it’s funny how we allow these so called leaders to fool us when they’re only after their own interest, but God is not a police.

  26. The Facts
    September 10, 2014

    Being fair and just. It is difficult for me to believe and swallow that the critics meant well when they criticized Peter, even quoting from the Bible, for giving the PM a compliment. It is just that, a compliment for doing good, in memory of his friend and for providing him with an official funeral. What is wrong with anyone of these?
    You who criticize Peter have a mortal and spiritual problem. You wrote a lot of nonsense. Even though it was at a funeral, it was a gathering and was an appropriate place to address the Prime Minister of Dominica for what he has done.
    It was the best place to compliment the PM for all to hear. Peter showed his appreciation and gratitude to the PM.
    You critics did not look at it in that manner. You preferred to be biased and be of low minds which is what you portrayed in your comments.
    You deserve to be reprimanded. Shame on you who call yourselves Christians! You are the hypocrites and false prophets. Acting in this unbecoming manner, are you on the side of God? Your actions told us, “NO!” If you were, you would have conducted yourselves appropriately as people of God.
    As Our Lord said, “These people honor Me with their lips but their hearts are far from Me. In vain do they worship Me.”
    Keep this in mind the next time you conduct yourselves inappropriately on this Website toward the PM. Admit your envy and hatred for the PM. You are projecting that he should never receive a compliment. Know this! The PM deserves it! God arranges all things.
    You should never have referred to the Bible or quote from it for you do not conform your lives, as your words and mannerisms to it. You are digging a hole for yourselves. God has taken note of your words which are deep into your hearts. You will not escape from his just recompense as you deserve.

    • Help us Lord
      September 10, 2014

      It is one thing to give a compliment but it is another to misappropriate scripture to do so.

    • voter
      September 10, 2014

      Oh Please, Peter was in the house of God, Not house of Skerrit. This was the wrong time and place for him to be putting the PM in the grand spotlight. Peter was simply singing skerrit praises. The pulpit should be used for what it is for. Those kinda preachers there will burn in hell if they don’t start preaching the word of God.

    • icepop
      September 10, 2014

      now go and tell Skerrit to seek forgiveness from the Dominican who he condemned to Hell when they asked him a simple question; remember his response ” go to hell, go to hell, go to hell – three times he said so and why – because” it is non of your damn business where labour party get it so and so” so after that long lecture you now have to go to Skerro and tell him as a true christian to apologize and to seek forgiveness for condemning innocent people to Hell.

  27. RastarMarn
    September 9, 2014

    Ok wait nuh give d PastorMan a chance nuh,,,
    Marn curious to know how many individuals in his congregation, whom can define the word Wisest, Wise or lets go a little further and ask them to define False Prophet.

  28. What a shame
    September 9, 2014

    There are many false prophets that will come in the last days. The bible says, “by their fruits you shall know them”. Some of the money hungry pastors that are skimming off the follower’s little, they will pay for it one day.

  29. Generation next
    September 9, 2014

    While i am not one to get involved in politics. I am ashamed to read about the statements of Peter R Agustine. Want to say wrong time and place this was not the place or the time to highlight the PM “wisdom” as you call it. I think that if you claimed how much of a good friend you were to bishop you should have know how much of a humble man he was and how at this moment that you were supposed to be telling the world of all the good things that he did as a christian and how he lead by example and that way lead others to know christ . Now we have a nation divided by your statement and a church in turmoil. now how do you think that mr skerrit in all his wisdom will help fix that?

    • ashamed
      September 10, 2014

      So do you think that Peter R worry about Bishop right now. He barely talked about the man’s life and legacy and family. His emphasis was on the PM. He and that other preacher from St. Croix planned their thing. shame on them to use tspoil this occasion. All Bishop Daniel work gone down the drain.

  30. Anonymous
    September 9, 2014

    Skerrit as a little boy come out Itassi and control a whole country even the blues worshiping him in secret. when the man walk the streets people falling at his feet where u ever see that before? the man take mostly all the seats we? of course the man is a wise man. by the comments here, the way skerrit have all you not sleeping at night and lennox goflaying day by day of course the man wise.

  31. Tumble Back kick
    September 9, 2014

    Some observations;
    The late pastor has his reward in heaven so what is the big deal for state funeral?
    If the man of god is the salt of the Earth what happens when he loses his salt?
    When men anointed by God falls out of favour with the father it’s no man business to bring judgement upon him.( Saul was anointed by God, was delivered into the hand of David who he Saul was pursuing to kill but David refused to lay a finger on Saul. Saul ended up being killed in battle with his son. David became king. ) Why don’t we let God do his thing?Are we in the flesh or in the spiritual relm?

  32. pastor pepper
    September 9, 2014

    Brother, what is the point in taking a page out of Lucifer’s book?

  33. Snake Woman
    September 9, 2014

    Peter, how can you put the Pm on the spot like that? The PM did not need that kind of attention at a funeral. the fact that he gave Bill a state funeral speaks for itself. How can you be so daft and not see that? sometimes when one over praise it comes out flat with no fizzle. Sot sot Sot. Ou toe sot.

  34. Let's all sing
    September 9, 2014

    Skerrit is one of the wisest leaders to ever lead Dominica because:
    1. He gave me a diplomatic passport that I can use to travel the world to preach his corrupt message without being questioned by any one.

    2. He gave me a Honda CRV duty free that I was not qualified for

    3. He noticed that your god was your belly and all he had to do was take care of your belly and you would serve happily serve him thereafter

    4. He noticed most of those so called greedy preachers and priest will cover him up no matter how much evil he does.

    5. He noticed that most of those greedy preachers believe gain is godliness and they don’t mind denying Christ to gain

  35. Efficatious
    September 9, 2014

    HAHAHA! Peter got you all smoked from the fire. The World nailed jesus on a tree for telling the truth. The truth is Mr. Skerrit was not picked from a high society to become Prime Minister, he had managerial experience and you need this if you have to get to top jobs. You people are still sucking baby bottles with envy and jealousy. Surely you want a boss you can look up to. Like you want your children to better educated than you are and thats Mr. skerrit grow up da life is short

    • Anonymous
      September 10, 2014

      @Efficatious! Am I understanding you well? Did you say Skerrit had managerial experience? May I ask from where? Oh my God!

  36. Jail-corrupt-leaders
    September 9, 2014

    Now we see why Jesus hated pastors in Luke 11 verse 45.

    • Hurricane
      September 9, 2014

      Totally misleading. What you have said is not true.

    • Anonymous
      September 9, 2014

      Jail-corrupt-leaders I believe you gave the wrong reference. If not, explain how that verse relates to pastors. SMH

    • Anonymous
      September 10, 2014

      46 And he said, Woe unto you also, ye lawyers! for ye lade men with burdens grievous to be borne, and ye yourselves touch not the burdens with one of your fingers. 47 Woe unto you! for ye build the sepulchres of the prophets, and your fathers killed them. 48 Truly ye bear witness that ye allow the deeds of your fathers: for they indeed killed them, and ye build their sepulchres. 49 Therefore also said the wisdom of God, I will send them prophets and apostles, and some of them they shall slay and persecute: 50 That the blood of all the prophets, which was shed from the foundation of the world, may be required of this generation; 51 From the blood of Abel unto the blood of Zacharias, which perished between the altar and the temple: verily I say unto you, It shall be required of this generation. 52 Woe unto you, lawyers! for ye have taken away the key of knowledge: ye entered not in yourselves, and them that were entering in ye hindered. [5] 53 And as he said these things unto them, the scribes and the Pharisees began to urge him vehemently, and to provoke him to speak of many things: 54 Laying wait for him, and seeking to catch something out of his mouth, that they might accuse him.

      i think You Missed the rest of it my fren…so what you think about the rest now…hope you can answer…God Bless You

      • Anonymous
        September 10, 2014

        40“Anyone who welcomes you welcomes me, and anyone who welcomes me welcomes the one who sent me. 41Whoever welcomes a prophet as a prophet will receive a prophet’s reward, and whoever welcomes a righteous person as a righteous person will receive a righteous person’s reward. 42And if anyone gives even a cup of cold water to one of these little ones who is my disciple, truly I tell you, that person will certainly not lose their reward.”…..

        Also Check this one out…so the pastor is right on target we need to stop playin politics….

      • Anonymous
        September 10, 2014

        oh that was matthew 10 so you can read for yourselves…we need to respect the pastors regardless of whatever…so i guess the pm will receive his reward whatever it may be….

    • Anonymous
      September 10, 2014

      misinterpretation of the the verse .

    • Anonymous
      September 10, 2014

      Well of course in midst of a lot of foolish ppl.

    • Anonymous
      September 10, 2014

      45One of the experts in the law answered him, “Teacher, when you say these things, you insult us also.”

      46Jesus replied, “And you experts in the law, woe to you, because you load people down with burdens they can hardly carry, and you yourselves will not lift one finger to help them.

      47“Woe to you, because you build tombs for the prophets, and it was your ancestors who killed them. 48So you testify that you approve of what your ancestors did; they killed the prophets, and you build their tombs. 49Because of this, God in his wisdom said, ‘I will send them prophets and apostles, some of whom they will kill and others they will persecute.’ 50Therefore this generation will be held responsible for the blood of all the prophets that has been shed since the beginning of the world, 51from the blood of Abel to the blood of Zechariah, who was killed between the altar and the sanctuary. Yes, I tell you, this generation will be held responsible for it all.

      52“Woe to you experts in the law, because you have taken away the key to knowledge. You yourselves have not entered, and you have hindered those who were entering.”

      53When Jesus went outside, the Pharisees and the teachers of the law began to oppose him fiercely and to besiege him with questions, 54waiting to catch him in something he might say….

      I Think you got it all wrong

    • Anonymous
      September 10, 2014

      that was from luke 11 46…onwards

    • Morihei Ueshiba
      September 10, 2014

      It is Luke 11 verse 37 not 45 8)

  37. September 9, 2014

    Am in the diaspora over 25 yrs and often (over the last 4-5 yrs been hearing about his pastor /Character without having seen a photo.
    So today having seen my boy I could not believe it was Auggie .I knew this guy from my childhood and am surprised he became a top pastor in DA let alone one with a diplomatic passport etc. LMAO
    My mom’s from this guy’s village and I remember him.
    Now it is clear who Skerrit is even if I do not know him apart from seeing him online.
    The saying show me ur friends…………….. is so true.

    • Anonymous
      September 9, 2014

      your point?

    • Get it together
      September 10, 2014

      Stupes…what did you just ramble about. You are so stupid.

    • September 10, 2014

      Diasporan/Dominican. I know that you support your party and you have to stand up for it. I think your comment is rude and uncalled for. Knowing someone when you were young or they are from your mum’s village, does not make you any judge of his character. He meant no malice in what he said. It is high time that Dominicans stop that ignorance that has plagued us for so long.

    • idk anymore
      September 10, 2014

      where is the diaspora located for me to be in it too?

  38. Rabbit
    September 9, 2014

    Very well said peter the divine. Skerrit is the almighty

  39. THE EVANGELIST?
    September 9, 2014

    These days Peter Augustine is so busy preaching the gospel of his ‘new Jesus’ aka Skerrit, that I would not be at all surprised if in a Sunday Morning service instead of asking the congregation to turn to Matthew 7:16 he asked them to turn to the book of Skerrit chapter 11:11, his election date of November 11.

  40. maindesk
    September 9, 2014

    It appears from the comments that Augustine has done more harm than good to the Prime Minister.

  41. Stupes
    September 9, 2014

    HERE ARE SOME FACTS:
    1) Peter R. Augustine is NOT A PASTOR! He has no congregation under his leadership. He goes from church to church, country to country preaching. He has often said in his sermons “I’m not your pastor so I can say what I want and leave”.

    2) The late Bishop Michael Bill Daniel – my pastor, NEVER once made politically heated comments from the pulpit. He stayed far from controversy which is why people always thought he supported the ills being done in this country. He placed the unity of the body of Christ above politics. And because our nation is so politically inclined instead of preaching color and party he preached the gospel unwaveringly. He would have been APPALLED that those statements were made from his pulpit in such a forum.

    3) I cannot say that I know Mr Skerrit, neither am I used to his facial expressions. But sitting where I was in the choir I had a birds eye view of the prime ministers face…and the president as well for that matter. It went from surprise to embarrassment as the speech went on. I’m almost sure that like most of us he felt that this outburst was inappropriate and uncalled for.
    Now that the evangelist has said his piece and in sighted discord amongst an already hurting congregation I expect that soon he will be conviniently out of state and we’ll be left to pick up the pieces.
    RIP my pastor…..an honorable man!

    • THE EVANGELIST?
      September 9, 2014

      @stupes very well said! However, that part about Pm skerrit and the president was nothing more than pretense. They both expected their servant Peter R, to big them up. The late Bishop was very humble and wise and I don’t believe he liked the political twist the funeral took. Like many of us good Christian, the bishop made a mistake when he attended DLP convention dressed in red. That was wrong and did not send a good message. Other than that I have no problem with him getting a good funeral. I believe we as believers should use his death to teach us that although we have a right to vote and support any political party of our choice, we should be very careful not to allow our politics to cause others to accuse us being corrupt and as a result becoming a stumbling block to others, like Peter R has become.

    • September 9, 2014

      y did God not heal his cancer if he was the most high

    • idk anymore
      September 10, 2014

      On point 1) because he says he is not YOUR pastor, does that mean that he is not A pastor? just wondering..can you clear that up please.

      • Anonymous
        September 10, 2014

        He is an Evangelist NOT a pastor. There is a difference.

      • Stupes
        September 10, 2014

        A Pastor is a minister in charge of a Christian congregation. An evangelist is one who travels reaching the gospel. Peter Augustine is an evangelist. He does not lead nor manage a congregation.

  42. September 9, 2014

    pastor peter r. augustine you must preach sir to the men who does beat up their wives.

  43. anonymous
    September 9, 2014

    Your administration shall continue.” :-D at least you all will not say that we catholics light candle for our pm to win. your anointed ones have already given the blessings ha ha ha

  44. ?????????
    September 9, 2014

    Everybody want offficial funeral wen they die now…. so they all praise their new god skerrit

    • September 10, 2014

      It will soon be the norm .Lol! Just like all deaths are announced lol
      So it will no longer be a big deal.

  45. September 9, 2014

    This is not about the scripture just an endorsement ,Mr . Augustin enjoy your good time who in the heat feels it.

  46. Dominican
    September 9, 2014

    I don’t believe that our people are so vex; upset; angry and bitter that we are taking a simple statement from a preacher and saying all those nasty and filthy things. Do you guys realized that the world is reading the none sense we say on the internet. Is that the picture we want to portray about who we are as Dominicans? Come on people. the other pastor from St Croix said the exact same thing and no one is hitting back at him. Peter lives in Dominica, so we want to go ahead and kill our own. The same Peter who taught our children all his life; the same Peter who have walked into our homes to put peace; Pray with us; give financial support; go cast out demons in out families and our homes we couldn’t sleep in, because of voodoo we got involved with. Just because the man compliment the PM, he singing for his supper, he false and he hypocrite?

    Well I agree that the PM is indeed a wise man for his support to the church where the things of God are concerned. Thank God is was that same PM who agreed that we as a nation should dedicate this country to God couple months after he took up his post in office as PM. That same scripture both pastors quoted, came to light at that time. So I knew that PM was going to be blessed of God.
    Let us stop jumping high and low, PM Skerrit is blessed of the Lord. So to say, anger, bitter, vexed people don’t know God. My people, if you chose not to vote for the PM that is your democratic right, but it doesn’t change the fact that He is Blessed and favored of God. Yes like all of us he is a man who will make mistakes, BUT Mr PM, trust God, walk with God, and he will lead and guide you!
    Don’t kill our own because they can have reason to compliment the PM. He did a good thing, and we cannot touch that!

    • anonymous
      September 9, 2014

      @Dominican,

      Is only now you know the world’s reading what’s happening in Dominica?

      When the PM didn’t pay the $50,000 land tax, the world was listening

      When poor people children received counterfeit money in Cuba, the world was listening.

      When 20 rubbish bin cost $300000 the world was listening

      Dominica economy is the worst in the English speaking caribbean, the. World is watching

      And I can continue

    • Anonymous
      September 10, 2014

      well said.

    • FORKIT
      September 10, 2014

      yes he is singing for his support. because he has a diplomatic passport yet he has no mission and get gets his duty free at will.

    • hmm
      September 10, 2014

      they dont care who sees it. This country is too free. The avg dominican these days has no respect for his fellow country man. we blast music when we want with no regard for neighbors, throw trash where we want with no regard, burn rubbish when and where we want with no regard, say what we want to each other with no regard.

    • Anonymous
      September 11, 2014

      What are you talking about kill.? You should be arrested for saying that? And that’s how you want the world to think of Dominicans?

  47. wilderness voice
    September 9, 2014

    Peter Augustine, Have you ever come across this scripture: 2
    No man that warreth entangleth himself with the affairs of this life; that he may please him who hath chosen him to be a soldier Timothy 2:4-6 (KJV). A more modern translation puts it this way: Remember that soldiers on active duty don’t get wrapped up in civilian matters because they want to satisfy those who recruited them.
    Peter, your behavior has me wondering if you have forgotton who called you, and what he called you to do? You are too wrapped up and entangled in the affairs of the politics of this world sir and that is not pleasing to God. You must let the dead bury their dead Matt. 8:22, and you go and preach the gospel of Him who has called you si, if you still can because I know over the years you have inflicted much damage to your ministry. Sir how could Mr Skerrit be so wise, and he is, as we speak , in bed with China where the gospel of Jesus Christ cannot be freely preached? I mean peter this same Chinese that the PM is in bed with is going all out after the under ground church in China who have to hide to worship the God of the bible! You call him one of the wisest leaders Dominica has had? Man you seem to have gotton so blind that you don’t even seem to be able to tell the difference between godliness and ungodliness man. What a shame Peter

  48. mr p
    September 9, 2014

    Read romans 16 .18 after u have read that u wli be well inform about false prophet like peter r and the rest

    • Anonymous
      September 10, 2014

      now my fren i think you got it all wrong…you should add the full scripture and not what you feel…….

      17 Now I beseech you, brethren, mark them that are causing the divisions and occasions of stumbling, contrary to the doctrine which ye learned: and turn away from them. 18 For they that are such serve not our Lord Christ, but their own belly; and by their smooth and fair speech they beguile the hearts of the innocent. 19 For your obedience is come abroad unto all men. I rejoice therefore over you: but I would have you wise unto that which is good, and simple unto that which is evil. 20 And the God of peace shall bruise Satan under your feet shortly. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.

  49. foreign
    September 9, 2014

    sorry for some of the typos but they are understandble

  50. foreign
    September 9, 2014

    WITH DUE RESPECT TO YOU Rev augustine why do you consistently play political football with God’s word .Horace Jnlewis of blessed memory was an outstanding man and received aan award did he get an official funeral? i strongly suggest to you i am abeliever as well so we both stand on the principles of The Word make it right with the nation sir please stop being expediante with this foolish ness when we all know sin is sinWhy cant you lead him to the cross of salvation through the gospel why is he not converted why is he not baptise and many more.Sorry if the punctuations were not placed One question to you again wow to the sheperds who lead the flock astray and you know the rest because you are way older than I am. Ps make it right with your ewvangelical brothers you them by name cause demons cannot remove demons if you are blood washed sanctified and understand who you are anfd the moral responsible to God first and then to man our nation will be blessed I am disappointed in you Not The Pm in you what hope do you give someone wantin g to serve God time will tell sir time will tell ii believe you need a rest. thids diplomatic passport have you waery and to compound it hear this GOD NOT READY FOR ME YET (HELLO YOU DOH HEAR ME GOD DOH REEADY FOR ME YET) i have demons to move and hands to lay on forehead hahah got you dno please donot subtract this and if you need more infor see the bible

    • Osanna Mowanga
      September 9, 2014

      sing peter sing. keep on singing for your supper

  51. ijs
    September 9, 2014

    JESUS TAKE THE WHEEL

  52. Massacre
    September 9, 2014

    Mr. Augustine , where is ur dignity and ethical pride ? Are the same guy who used to go on the pulpit and tell us how to live our lives and give examples on self respect ? At one time you were even against people voting!
    You have disappointed so much I can’t even look at you in your eyes any more. I would like to know , what have you gain from politicians to cause you to forsake the very things that you have taught us?

  53. NY
    September 9, 2014

    It is a shame to see old men lower their standard just for a few dollars.

  54. Oh No
    September 9, 2014

    my opinion on this, this is simply an opinion expressed. Only someone’s opinion, nothing more.

  55. dafriend
    September 9, 2014

    The pastor addresses Skerrit: “You are without any doubt one of the wisest prime ministers who have even given leadership to this country.”
    Ok, Sir I am not quite sure where you got your wisdom from and I can only speculate that at some stage or another you or your church have been recipients of the Red Clinic.
    Let me tell you something Sir, Skerrit might be a little bit wise but what is for sure is corrupt, arrogant, deceitful and a danger to this country going forward. Now you got my version.

  56. Holy One
    September 9, 2014

    If Christians know what is good for them, they better stay far from this man. Why would any man of God be so polarizing. Peter is not a wise man at all. Had be been wise, he would let wisdom prevail and refrain from taking politics in the church. Now he has the church divided but your day is coming. You Peter R. should be ashamed of yourself and repent of your sins. You are a disgrace to the gospel. You should be rejected.

  57. September 9, 2014

    Pastor R. As god children we should not get so involved into politics,We are there to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ not to push people away from it. please dnt become a stumbling block in the way of people who want to come to kno god.Stay out of this.It’s ok to vote whoever you want.But please work for god not for man.Remember one day you will have to answer to god.I kno you are trying to be a good person but ad Christians we need to stay out of these game.Praying for you.

    • Anonymous
      September 9, 2014

      Need to inform Pastor Rodney Aaron of just what you said.

    • Holy One
      September 9, 2014

      Yes we have to pray for him, he is lost.

  58. Itassi too
    September 9, 2014

    So the wife of the wisest prime ministers who have ever given leadership to this country, refused to follow him to the funeral of his good friend Peter? How wise sir!

    • Anonymous
      September 10, 2014

      Why oh why is ITASSI TOO so obsessed with the PM and his wife? Every topic on DNO you have to talk about the man and his lovely wife, did Melissa take you boyfriend? Was it Skerrit or another man from her past? Give Melissa a break and get your own man, jeez I can see why a man would leave you for her you are too nagging. :mrgreen:

  59. nevo
    September 9, 2014

    skeritt is dominica pm an will b for nxt 5yrs haha,

    • Anonymous
      September 9, 2014

      so you say

  60. September 9, 2014

    dorival John and joking could not have said it better dominica last in every thing yet he is the wisest, pastor preach the sermon to your church and stop the politicing at a funeral leave politics to corrupt politicians and do god work preach the gospel

  61. I believe the bible
    September 9, 2014

    Peter R, I will not even refer to you as “Evangelist” again because you sure don’t sound as an evangelist of the bible anymore. If anything, you more sounding like Skerrit’s evangelist, since you all have already referred to him as “Jesus.” You quoted Matthew 10:31-32 out of context to suggest that Skerrit is a prophet and we should receive him as one, so we could get skerrit’s reward. Peter R, what about Matthew 7:20? Wherefore by their fruits ye shall know them. Peter, based on your fruits we just got to know you a little better

  62. FAST N FURIOUS
    September 9, 2014

    Amen…Preach it brother Peter..Let the haters burst!
    Who Jah bless,them BLUE haters cannot curse.
    They comment on you calling the PM a wise man-which he is,but to them,they see nothing wrong in calling Lennox Linton -Honorable.
    Lennox has no parliament position,but he is Honorable.

    • September 9, 2014

      someone do not have to be a parl. rep. to be honourable,it’s your character ,principles ,honesty etc. that makes you honourable does the speaker behave honourable ? what about mr. austrie? no my freind you are so wrong please understands what it means to be honourable.

      • FAST N FURIOUS
        September 9, 2014

        @Silver Bird,if only you all refer to him as honorable in the context you mention;but no;you all refer to him as a parliamentarian when this novice has never contested a village council election.

  63. Marcelle west
    September 9, 2014

    Whatever is done in darkness is brought to light.

  64. I believe the bible
    September 9, 2014

    ” You are without any doubt one of the wisest prime ministers who have even given leadership to this country,”

    Who pays any attention to what the former evangelist, not Politian has to say? If any, his statement has confirmed to everyone that he, Peter R, is the MOST UNWISE Spiritual leader Dominica has ever produced. I mean if the man had any sense of wisdom and care for the testimony of the church in Dominica, he would have completely stay away from the politics of the funeral and draw peoples attention to the work of the late bishop. After all Peter, you know the amount of blows you, pastors and priest have been getting for your involvement of dirty politics, why bring it in a funeral? Doesn’t that show you have no brain let alone wisdom? Any wise Christian would have completely avoided the politics of the funeral and allow the family to thank the PM outside of church for what he did. You had to call him wise because he gave you a CRV duty-free when we all know that you were not qualified for it since you are not the pastor of any congregation and duty free concession is only for church and not an individual.

  65. Man
    September 9, 2014

    Pastor in SCARE-RO pocket too. Boy Dominica finish if SCARE-RO stay in power..D/a finish..no future for our country… D/a will be a REPUBLIC OF CHINA very soon to come.. UWP we say all the way!!

    • The Facts
      September 9, 2014

      Wait and see. D/ca will be finished if UWP is in power. This is when D/ca will be finished. For now, D/ca is not finished. What makes you think that D/ca will not be a Republic if UWP gets in? Some of you will pay for your words.

  66. Man
    September 9, 2014

    Rubbish an true BS… wisest leader ever… I wcen putting old mamo long before mista SCARE-RO… rubbish I say!

  67. USA
    September 9, 2014

    And I ask myself, why would anyone expect any better from Peter, this man has lost his way, this man cares for no one but Peter, Peter seems to be everything the bible say that we should not be… Do me one favor, please stop calling this man a Pastor. A Pastors job is to promote Jesus, not his PM….

    • September 9, 2014

      True!

    • The Facts
      September 9, 2014

      Understand, what do you promote? By no means Jesus. Jesus knows that even more than I do. Actions speak louder than words.

  68. concord
    September 9, 2014

    Peter Augustine,this Lennox is not only going to disanoint you, he will skin you to the bone :lol: :lol: :lol:

  69. megzo
    September 9, 2014

    oh peter peter peter. seems like that cock will crow before……….anyways i say no more

    • The Facts
      September 9, 2014

      Speak for yourself. When the real persecution comes, consider if you will withstand it, not remain faithful to God and if you will not deny him before the cock crows.

  70. Blade
    September 9, 2014

    Hmmmm, that’s why i am staying far away from them churches . i could never be at that funeral and not interrupter that joker. whats wrong with our people ,all those christian people sit there and did nothing ! look what they did to Ralph , pm of st, Vincent at a funeral .Dominicans soft . peter should run out of that church.

    • The Facts
      September 9, 2014

      Those who disrupt what is stated in a church at a funeral are disobedient, disrespectful, rude, antagonists and cantankerous. You are not people of God. If you did, your punishment would be forthcoming.
      I did not hear or read what the PM of St. Vincent stated. What did he state to cause them to adversely react?

  71. Blue
    September 9, 2014

    everybody has to stand before God on his own,by himself, so he can cling to children of God all he wants but that still won’t make him go to Heaven .

    Repent Skerrit!

  72. Miss Francis
    September 9, 2014

    But Ruthine not pap. He even awarding wisest PM award. Bramm bramm

  73. anonymous2
    September 9, 2014

    You can’t fix stupid.

  74. Frank Talker
    September 9, 2014

    In the context in which the statement was made, I will just let that pass.

    • fact
      September 10, 2014

      @ Frank Talker i don’t you but as I said already it’s like we have the same thoughts.

      Anyways continue to post.

  75. Malgraysa
    September 9, 2014

    What disrespect to utter such proclamations over the dead body of Bishop Daniel, who himself stated in Sept. of last year (see DNO of 30 Sept., 2013), when re-elected President of the Dominica Association of Evangelical Churches (DAEC): “We represent God and not a party or any government…what was articulated to our pastors is that we stay away from politics and mind things that God has given us to mind…the Evangelical church is not a political voice”. Even more, much more than flattering the P.M. it is like a kick in the shins, by Pastor Augustine, of the President of his association after he is dead. Like thumping your nose. at someone , who is unable to respond and take you to task. Bad form, bad example, bad manners pastor!

  76. joking
    September 9, 2014

    young man dominica is last in every thing among the Caribbean countries
    smallest GDP in the Caribbean
    Dominica is second to last in human development in CARICOM
    Dominica has the lowest minimum wage in the OECS
    Dominica is last in direct foreign investment in the Caribbean

    TWO THINGS PASTOR
    EITHER SKERRIT FEEDING UR POCKET TO SING FOR HIM OR SOMEONE PUT IN YOUR DRINKING WATER STUPID POWER TO MAKE YOU FOOLISH

    • DIE HARD
      September 9, 2014

      Let me tell you why skerit is one of D/ca’s wisest Leaders.

      1. When he made the move to ALBA the same opposition critcised him saying we are rubbing shoulders with communist now all the other countries are following us. “Beth dovant bwoi meya glo meaning The cow that infront drinks the best water”.

      2. The same opposition are enjoying the night landing at the airport something we never dreamt of. Now they coming in the night so people will not know their going and coming.No more sleeping out.

      3. When Skerit made the move to China the opposition cticised, now they driving from Roseau to Portsmouth without entering in a pot hole.

      4.Before we had the stadium the last time we got international games was in the Era of Safraz Nawaz and those of you who are much older than I am know how long that was. Now every year we getting international matches be it T-20, 50 overs or Test matches and think of all the diffrent teams who have already came here in a short space of time.Those who criticsed the china move now they rushing for the best stands in the stadium.

      5. Ask the number of parents who had or has 2 and 3 children going to secondary school and college the amount of money they save from the school bus progrom.Ah magwa say.

      6. For all the children and other family members who dont take care of their elderly because some of them don’t have anything to leave for them. I am speaking of the “YES YOU CARE PROGRAM,tell me if that is not a wise man who could think of something so.

      7. Look at the number of busineses expanding. It is because they have confidence in the wise leader or else they would never take a chance.And I am sure some of them are noteven laborites.

      And the list could go on and on and on. So it is only a wise leader who can come up with ideas such as these to help his country in such trying times like now.

      THE MAN JUST KNOW HOW TO MAKE MOVES AT THE RIGHT TIME.

      • joking
        September 9, 2014

        To every man there are always good and bad things about him/her . u speak of the good.
        wanna hear the bad now

      • The frying Pan!
        September 9, 2014

        @Die Hard: Item 7: You claim businesses expanding ? Allow me to share some history with you.
        1. Lime: Layoff a number of workers.
        2.Brizee-Mart: Close it doors.
        3.Subway- Close it doors.
        4.Local Businesses closing it doors in Roseau and is replaced by Chinesse.
        5.Cimpex- Close it doors.

        It that business expansion?

      • The Facts
        September 9, 2014

        Well stated. Your PM has a vision for D/ca and what will enhance D/ca and make life better for those who are in need of. This is indeed a wise PM.
        His non-supporters are jealous. They cannot stand to hear anything good stated about the PM. I concluded the work of Satan is rampant as I am reading their envious comments.

  77. September 9, 2014

    The Pastor from ST.Croix said that since PM gives to a preacher his administration will continue. What happens then if the leader of the UWP also gives to preachers and prohets? Who would God then make win the electio since both gives to preachers? Think of it and let me know the answer

  78. Dorival John
    September 9, 2014

    Dominica has the smallest GDP in the Caribbean (UN)
    Dominica is second to last in human development in CARICOM (UN)
    Dominica has the lowest minimum wage in the OECS (report)
    Dominica is last in direct foriegn investment in the Caribbean (UN)
    Dominica has the smallest economy in the region with the biggest cabinet
    Dominica is the poorest and most vulnerable state in the Caribbean (US embassy cables leaked by Wikileaks)

    But, that is none of my business, we have the wisest PM

  79. Red
    September 9, 2014

    Bro Peter there was nothing wrong with your statement only political fools are trying to add a twist to your statement. PM is indeed a wise man to place himself in position where he will receive blessing from the Lord. That is why he has been prospering because he has been doing things that causes him to earn blessings. Oh my Dominicans give the man a chance. PM Skerrit you are a wise man. We like to wait until someone is dead for them to get their flowers, but indeed Bro Peter gave him his yesterday. Amen Bro Peter.

    • TRUTH
      September 9, 2014

      you are a fool ,to think that skeritt can fool GOD,
      He can fool peter augustin ,he could fool bill ,he is fooling you and a few others ,but leave God out of it ,he is all wise
      So go tell skeritt to repent,and shame on you peter,all this because of a duty free,you suppose to be a wise man ,but you recieveing help from egypt,and pharoe have you by your balls
      I am a child of God ,you were a mentor to me when i was a younger boy ,,I feel so ashamed now ,but i forgave myself because ni was young,but petrr, you have not endured ,satan have taken over you ,you have lost your true love ,you have lost your pride ,
      Petre ,by your statement,you make God look like a thief,a murderer, a liar, deceptive,insultive a no good ,a deciever, you make him look like the worst,
      And for this ,i rebuke you openly,because i know my GOD
      and the peoplke who follows you should be ashamed from today on and afraid ,because you remind me of one person now ,and thats JIM JONES

      • The Facts
        September 9, 2014

        Did Red state that the PM can fool God? Did anyone state that the PM can fool God? It is all in your mind.
        What about you? Can you fool God by what you stated, speaking on his behalf?
        A sinner is informing others to repent. Do you not think you should consider yourself?
        So you are a child of God and the PM, Peter and others are not a child of God, eh? Presumptuous are you to think you are one and others are not one. With that type of attitude, be careful where you end up for all eternity.
        :twisted: :mrgreen: :twisted: :mrgreen: :twisted: :mrgreen:

  80. Ma Moses
    September 9, 2014

    Roosevelt, be on your guard for the same book of Matthew says (7:15): “beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing but inwardly are ravenous wolves”
    “For such persons do not serve our Lord Christ, but their own appetites, and by smooth talk and flattery they deceive the hearts of the naive” (Romans 16;18).
    Your craving for power, recognition, respect and devotion is your weakness and exploited by others for their own selfish ends and if you are not careful may also be the end of your reign.

    • Dominican
      September 9, 2014

      AMEN…….!

      • Forever Amber
        September 9, 2014

        And, amen!

    • The Facts
      September 9, 2014

      I would think you are a false prophet for you are accusing him and judging him of being one. You people are fault finders just because something good was stated about the PM.
      You are not serving God. Our Lord said, “Judge not that you may not be judged accordingly and twofold.” You are not obedient to the Word of the Lord. Do you not think that the Lord has not taken note of your words as imbedded in your heart? One day you will find out how wrong you were.

  81. Lucy
    September 9, 2014

    Well Pastor you may get to Heaven but there will be a 1000 persons before you. for that statement. I think otherwise about Skerrit.

    • JoJo
      September 9, 2014

      What you mean Lucy? Pastor have a diplomatic passport from mr. Skerrit that give him priority and privileges with St. Peter. Didn’t P.M. claim he has a special relationship with God, sent by Him on a special mission to lead us?

    • The Facts
      September 9, 2014

      Keep judging and you may never end up there. :twisted: :mrgreen:

  82. John Jay
    September 9, 2014

    You say He is a wise man and at a STATE funeral or OFFICIAL funeral his wife is not with him come on Peter Augustine where is the PROTOCAL. We are watching this is very disrespectful, the PM is married and such occasion like the President she should be there.

    • Derick Gonsalves
      September 9, 2014

      You blue millie bugs sicken me . The prime minister and his wife have a young infant… we do not know the reason for her absence jeeeees

      • JoJo
        September 9, 2014

        Maybe she does not feel comfortable in bishop Daniel’s church. She is a catholic is she not and it is her choice whether to attend a service in a “dissenting” church. Personally, I have no problem with that, it is a free world.

    • The Facts
      September 9, 2014

      You are mentally sick to make such a statement. Can you not utilize your common sense if you have any? I will not repeat what Derick stated. He is correct. Put on your thinking cap. Do you not have one? :twisted: :mrgreen:

  83. BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
    September 9, 2014

    You know I often sit and wonder why so many Dominicans say soo many stupid things. Some of the things that are said by certain persons make me wonder whether they have any commonsense at all. I mean really? What makes Skerrit so wise again? Can someone please remind me? Is it the fact that he knows so well how to insult his people and still bow down and worship him? Is it that he knows how to hide certain things from the people of Dominica? Is it because he is able to get away with so many things and not have to answer to them? If he is so wise why are the people of Dominica suffering? Big bridges new roads,housing but no money no jobs for the people. WAw !!!! what a wise man he is!!!! I am sorry to have to repeat this again but ah wah ah wah some da people really thebeh ;;just listen to some of the crap that comes out their mouth.

    • anonymous2
      September 9, 2014

      That’s because there are so many stupid people in DA. How unfortunate for the welfare of that island.

    • The Facts
      September 9, 2014

      Some of you think you have more common sense and are more intelligent than others. Think again!

  84. Foolish Dominicans
    September 9, 2014

    Peter R. Augustine againnnnnnnnnnnn………behave urself!Doe say i doe warn you eh….ca se zafew!

  85. Lone Ranger
    September 9, 2014

    You know we are in a silly season, some might say election season, when a pastor goes out of his way to shower praises on a prime minister who is known to crave the affection of the religious community.
    We also know that the prime minister is quite adept at stoking the ego of some in the religious community, particularly those of evangelical persuasion.
    So it came as no surprise that Augustine would use the occasion of the funeral of a Pentecostal bishop to shower praises on the prime minister who is not above narcissism. In fact which politician does not like to have his ego stroked, even if the essence of the praise is predicated on fantasy and a crude desire to show affection?
    Skerrit a wise leader? It depends on what the definition of the word “wise”
    If by naming Mr. Skerrit among the wisest of leaders Mr. Augustine means that the prime minister has a natural propensity to deceive, prevaricate, speak from both sides of his mouth, and has a pathological tendency to mislead, then Mr. Augustine is right on the mark. Some “wise” men are known to blur the lines between fiction and reality, and if this twisted definition of wisdom is the prevailing standard being advocated by Augustine, then he is stating the obvious, and I commend him for his frankness.

  86. Doc. Love
    September 9, 2014

    The Pastor has never gotten over the disanointing of Mr. Lennox Linton. Go to hell, I can say whatever I want. Dominica is a free country.

  87. John Jay
    September 9, 2014

    Even in a funeral Peter Augustine playing POLITICS . I say shame on you, you say you are a man of God not my God ,you should have known better and give the man a good send off.

  88. madame dominique
    September 9, 2014

    Ohh Plzzz…I see absolutely nothing wrong in what was said by Pastor Augustine. You Dominicans are too petty.

    • The Facts
      September 9, 2014

      Extremely petty and love to criticize, acting more like children than children. It appears to be a trait of theirs, an ungodly one.

  89. Grand Bay Yard-fowl
    September 9, 2014

    Now I understand why the late great Bob Marley sang in his song, he knows the preacher is lying, and he felt like bombing the church. So here you got it. “In the abundance of water the fools are thirsty.” Wonder what else would he sing considering what’s taking place today in Caribbean politics. As far as I can tell. the pastor is singing to secure his interests.

    • The Facts
      September 9, 2014

      Only a fowl would make such a comment, if only it could talk. Ask yourself, where in eternity is the soul of Bob Marley?

  90. OMG
    September 9, 2014

    Oh lord. NOOOOOOOO. Seriously?…Is dert. Anyway emotions aside…this is really something else eh

  91. September 9, 2014

    Eh be weh allyou have maladision. That means you people are cursed. I have never seen a race of people that put a meaning of negativity to efery living matter.
    Allyou could argue with an empty room and they did say empty vessels make the most noise. Shame on Dominicans.

    • The Facts
      September 9, 2014

      These would even argue with an animal,, a bench and an empty chair; anything they see for that matter. This is a trait they excel very well in. Their words should never be taken seriously nor adopted. They write for the sake of writing.
      They do not know how to be pleasant and gracious to their fellow people on this Website. They do not have what it takes. Anyone who adopts their words are in serious trouble.
      In their ignorance they do not realize that their negativity and criticisms are placing a curse on them, their household and on their country. This is what they sow and this is what they shall receive and reap.

  92. Anonymous
    September 9, 2014

    Time and place for everything. that was the wrong place

  93. faceup
    September 9, 2014

    Omg ! politics in funerals? Skerro you are a Master Politician… BUT NOT THIS TIME…LABOUR MUST GO ! 8-O

    • 365 rivers
      September 10, 2014

      Father Thomas doing it every sunday in goodwill church. no dog barking about that one doh.

  94. spirit
    September 9, 2014

    Rubbish

  95. Views Expressed
    September 9, 2014

    Blasphemous, disgusting, degrading, cheating, out of line. What a bloody farce….what hypocrisy……how satanic

    Peter R Whatever is lucky that it was not my father being buried, I would have walked up the pulpit and demand an apology and telling a few words for using this occasion to sing for obvious political gain that I am not aware of.
    Wisest man MY foot……….has PRA heard of corruption in public places…?…has PRA not heard of the bin and fertilizer bobol….? We want our state money back….that is a wise thing to do….please advise and counsel this PM, this so called Wise man to respect public office

  96. shaka zulu
    September 9, 2014

    He is wise because he give bishop Daniel an official funeral. Smdh. Seems like your church have renovation coming up so all of all you kissing assets. You would swear is the sainthood that was bestowed on them. All of all you singing for super. When all u gone will get official burial also.
    All you have too much comedy in this place.

  97. mmmm
    September 9, 2014

    Peoples views, opinions, outlook on life are based on their mental capacity, based on their understanding of what is right and wrong, what is acceptable and what isn’t – they are based on ones perception of what reality is coupled with ones ability to think outside of a limit, to challenge the norm.

    In-light of this I respect the Pastor’s opinion, however uncalled for it was considering he was at a funeral.

    I will however conclude that based on his choice of what greatness is – he is limited, mentally and his perception of reality is skewed and I am disappointed – not in his choice, but because of the position that he holds and the possibility of such a skewed mind influencing lesser minds.

  98. Evolved
    September 9, 2014

    what a sad day when men of the cloth ( or so they are supposed to be) make such ridiculous statements even quoting scripture. This country has gone mad! lol

  99. Political fever
    September 9, 2014

    wow, pastor, that was out of tune but what a song! Singing for your supper, no matter the place or time.

  100. grell
    September 9, 2014

    Augustine your not a man of god,you worship Skerrit and not god if i see you right now i will let you know in your face ,i figure Skerrit give you the honorable favors,shame on you,your a joke,Mamo was and will be one of Dominica’s greatest leader,she preserved her country and did never attempt to sell it to the devil, you should apologize to your congregation,your a fake.

  101. AA
    September 9, 2014

    The pastor have too support for his duty free and Diplomatic passports. Where else in the world that persons not serving the state is given a diplomatic passport?

    False prophets

  102. Rebecca
    September 9, 2014

    What kind of pastor are you,how on earth you have the guts to say the prime minister is one of the wisest because he paid for another pastor funeral, the man is dead and no funeral with dignitary can do anything for him. Go read your bible empty handed we come and so we return. Jesus said let the dead bury their dead, so your heart is dead. Did you not read that the minimum wage is DA is $4.05 the lowest in oecs, shame on you, you could not preach to me, yet he said feed the hungry and clothe the naked.

    • Eat your heart out!
      September 9, 2014

      It is eating you up eh? Too bad for you! :twisted: :mrgreen: :twisted:
      You, too, go and read your Bible and reflect on what Our Lord Jesus Christ said, “Love one another.” Some of you are sadly lacking in this grace and virtue as you call yourselves Christians.
      Do you not know what Our Lord also said? “You who know better do not act better. You will be beaten the worst.” Do you know what that is? He was not speaking of Heaven but Hell.
      You need to repent and make reparation to God for your words.

  103. committed Dominican
    September 9, 2014

    Yes Peter, sing for your half million. Bunch of corrupt, misleading fellas.

  104. Anonymous
    September 9, 2014

    Omg

    • Eat your heart out!
      September 9, 2014

      Omg for what? Calling the name of God in vain? You have committed a grievous/mortal sin.

  105. sammy
    September 9, 2014

    Look like skeritt giving u some money too for u to say that.

  106. mr p
    September 9, 2014

    In the bible we are fully aware of 65 verses that speaks about false prophets so am not surprised

    • The Facts
      September 9, 2014

      All of you who criticize Peter for what he stated are the real false prophets.

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