The Prince of Wales has praised the resilience of the people of Dominica saying that they should not despair in the wake of the devastation caused by Hurricane Maria in September.
He came to Dominica on Sunday visited several communities hit hard by the hurricane including Pointe Michel, Pichelin, Bellevue Chopin and the Botanical Gardens. He was accompanied by the President of Dominica and other government officials.
He told state-owned DBS Radio that it is sad that he had to visit Dominica in such difficult and challenging circumstances.
“But if I may say, I have been so full of admiration for the remarkable courage and resilience of people in Dominica,” the Prince noted.
He was supposed to visit Morne Jaune but he couldn’t and expressed that he felt sad about it.
“I am so sad I couldn’t come to Morne Jaune today but can I just –through you– offer my sympathy but also my very best wishes for all the efforts that I know everybody is making in order to try and get back on to their feet again,” he said.
He stated that Dominicans should not despair because many people, including those in Britain, have been trying to offer help and support.
“So we are all trying to do our best to support this very important part of the Commonwealth and I hope everybody has the happiest Christmas as possible,” Prince Charles remarked.
See video below of the Prince’s visit to Pichelin.
I feel so sad for Dominica skerrit must goooooooooo
I feel so sad for you because your dream will not become a reality.
“His country may have been involved way back then but the man was not born during that Slavery time…. Move on” can you imagine what your statement is saying? a man who have and continue to benefit form Slavery and Imperialism? the caribbean people’ case for reparations led by professor Hillary Beckles of the UWI seems to have no effect on you. the rubbish bin is almost filled, and you John Estrada, should be in that BIN.
To idiot John Estrada, you may be related to Estrada of SMA’1970′ colonial enforcement debacle, or you are a mis-educated fool, History is lived in the present, and Charles is the chief benefactor of all the Uk represents, with people like you, no wonder the world is in its present condition.
Many of us know that England was instrumental in the slave trade but the main reason that some of you are being negative is because Prince Charlie’s visit puts Skerrit in the limelight. To please some of you maybe a simple photo shoot with Linton would have been great.
Thanks sir for stopping by. I do appreciate your acknowledgment .Hope you guys didn’t embarrass the guy by begging. Looks like the PM is waiting for other countries to build Dominica for him. Dude every country has their own problems.Am not saying they can’t help but you have to find ways to build back your country. The country had money doing all kind of sot but now Dominica need that money. Hope the PM learn and make better use of money ? when it is in abundance .
I hate when so call self proclaimed idiots refer to the man in a negative manner..
During times of slavery neither he nor the queen was on the slave ship..STOP holding unto the PAST torneh!
His country may have been involved way back then but the man was not born during that Slavery time…MOVE ON
This is nothing to bray about, in retrospect, Charles represent nothing but oppression, a true ambassador of the slave masters, the crumbs are falling off the table.
and the dancing continues, look my people!!1
That’s great that he could come. And soon after UK offered 12M pounds in assistance. Truly remarkable.
12M from L. Rose coming for Soufriere and Scott’s Head soon
En behine zor . and he so sorry on de British behalf too.