The people of Salisbury recently got together to repair the main village road which they say was in a deplorable condition.
The road has been in a serious state of disrepair for several months and according to residents numerous attempts to get the Ministry of Public Works to address the situation failed.
And so, according to a release from Salisbury MP, Opposition Leader, Hector John, villagers took matters in their own hands, got together to purchase materials while some made their tools and heavy equipments available for the project.
The release states that bus drivers, The Salisbury Enhancement Committee, contractors and others worked together to bring this community building initiative to completion.
Snacks and refreshments provided by residents, states the release, contributed towards the success of the undertaking.
Residents say the repairs will go a long in making the road safe for motorists and pedestrians.
They say the project also demonstrated that the community continues to display the true spirit of Koudmen (Self Help).
whats wrong with using atrowel..and what prof.u talking bout
@ Joshua D.T. Drigo stop being a hater behhhhh !! such a hater even hating on development coshoni
SALISBURY AHEAD GO SALISBURY GO
I have read with much interest the comments posted by all. This forces me to make this comment. The people of Salisbury have always been hard-working, progressive and together. It does not surprise me that they have banded together to repair the village roads. They pay their fair share of taxes just like the other present government supporters and deserve to be treated like Dominicans, fairly and justly. The fact that they had to make these repairs on their own without any help from the government just goes to prove that unless you vote for the PM in power, you will receive no help from the government. I wonder what happened to our freedom of choice. The government should be ashamed of themselves for being so transparent. The people of Salisbury are not asking for any handouts, just some assistance.
Bawi ahead!
oh please why does it always have to be about Politics.. I know if the government offered to fix the road some ignorant ppl would say NO!! Mainly because its not there political party and 2 they may say that MR.PM trying to get votes. You cannot win for losing.
bawi always moving forward!!!!!!!!!!!!!!love you all
i am from salisbury but i saw the community of stockfarm embark on same projects a few weeks ago and no mention was made on DNO. i applaud all the communities, who can work together for the growth and development of there communities without GOVERNMENT AID.
well the people of stockfarm should have written a report or a news release and deliver it to DNO. SIMPLE AS A B C..
Ask not what your country can do for you,is what you can do for your country, Big up Salisbury,BLESSINGS !!!
A similar project was done in Stockfarm a few weeks ago, it is time that folks come to realize that no one govt can do it all,self-reliance is the key to any form of development.
Well, well, well. Finally the people of Salisbury and more so the UWP supporters have displayed a sense of true community spirit; something they have done so well in the past. It must be noted however that the news did not say the initiative was that of their Parl. Rep. What it also missed was that the people of Salisbury heard the call of the Prime Minister, Hon. Rossevelt Skeritt, when the decision was taken by Cabinet to limit the Community day of service funding and replace it with an Island wide beautification campaign that would extend for not just one day but for years following. Mr. P.M the people of Salisbury proved you and the Government RIGHT AGAIN. Spags take note. Do not let the “DOOR” hit you on your way out – of Parliament – that is. BOOOOO !!!!!!
HUH? Did you proof-read your comment?
what your comment really saying nuh?
yawwwwwwwwwwwwwnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn, stop trying to give credit to the EMPTY words of your lord and Savior.
If he want to use this to MASSAGE his ego, tell him pay PWC for a few trucks of ASPHALT to finish up the job…..
coming here and play apologist looking for credibility…
and even have the gall to stamp your name on that trash you just wrote.
all mad
can’t be govt all the time
bawi ahead!!!!!!!!!!!!! well done guys.continue the community spirit
Good job.That’s what I’m talking about.In the end,who benefits?
The People of Salisbury continue to demonstrate the importance of Building Community Together. Despite the lack of support from Central Government they came together and proved that they can achieve in Unity.
I hope that the people of Dominica take a page from the people of Salisbury and Build their Community together.
I also hope that the Government will be more proactive in responding to the basic needs of the people.
Two Thumbs Up to the People of Salisbury for taking up this great initiative..
You can never be enslaved. you are an independent people
BUT THAT ALLU HAVE TO DO ,THE PM CANNOT DO EVERYTHING !! A A ..ALLU TOO SPOIL IN DCA MAN
@Smh You are so right. Village Road should be maintained by the community. It was obvious it was something that they good deal with . I really don’t see the big deal. Other comunities should follow ‘suit’. Too much dependency on government for things that should be a communtity effort.
crawl back into your cave…. and stop defecating orally….
That is so ignorant! I pay my taxes so the basic infrastructure can be maintained. Not to use the money to buy votes in the Red Clinic!
Every Majour road project comes from project funds sorced from out of Dominica, where is the V A T money? going to red clinic or to Govt ministers who is always on overseas missions just to fatten their pocket.
Congrats Salisbury remember to reclaim for tax.
Great initiative Salisbury!!
wow wow wow, seems to me Salibury have the hardest working people in Dominica, those 18 seats very lazy people who want Govt handout.
Proud of the people of Salisbury for taking matters into their own hands.We’ve always a bein one and will contiue to do so with or without help.This village was built on togtherness, no one can stop us,cause it’s in our traits.
i hope they stop begging for feeder roads and do it by themselves to cause they not part of our 18 seats…priority will be given to our 18 seats and if it have “la wes temps” salisbury people will get it…
nonesense. your comment should be dumped in labass with you by its side.
For Anonymous and others who do not know the history of Salisbury concerning Feeder Roads.
During the 1960s and the 1970s, the people of Salisbury with their own money clubbed together and hired a caterpillar and roller, plus professional caterpillar and roller driver to build feeder roads in the Macousherie, Grand Labou, Gros Morne area and in the heights of Salisbury.
And they did it all from scratch. I was a minor and witnessed it all.
From the people coming to collect money from my family, to seeing the road being built with my very own eyes and climbing the mound of sand!
The village of Salisbury was built on Self Dependency.
It is a crying shame that this kind of attitude to life is dying in Dominica.
Dominica is a very, very rich country but we Dominicans are too blind to see it. We all want someone else top provide jobs for us.
Well done Salisbury and well done to all the other communities who are helping themselves.
For, if I help myself, my community is helped and if a community helps itself the country Dominica is helped.
YOU are the QWAS that you talking about…. your deplorable comment is proof that you are the kind of SCUM that Dominica has to be RID OFF.
My two cents:
1. Kudos to the people of Salisbury for coming together and taking up this project. Great job!!
2. I support the current government (love de PM) but why did the matter have to be resolved by the Salisbury people using their own resources? Infrastructure development is clearly the role of central government. I am all for people helping themselves and not waiting on the gov’t but come guys. We can do better than that!
The road they are working on is a simple village road, not a “main road”. Many communities across Dominica undertake similar projects on a regular basis.
Good job Salisbury people, keep it going… it is for your own benefit!
salisbury people should not pay taxes
Bawi Ahead Again. This village has always and will always be ahead of the rest. Politics aside, they somehow recognize the importance of not depending on government for handouts. Way to go Bawi and Dr. Spags..
Labour should not even bother to send up a candidate to contest that constituency during the next election. Mr. John has just secured hie seat. He could take a good vacation during the campaign and he will still win.
Very smart move there Mr. John.
Were you in Dominica last election? is it only now that Spags have secured his seat? absolutely laughable…anyways thats ok we will still have our 18 seats…well actually 19!
Y’all never cease to amaze me…once im feel bored all i need to do is visit DNO n i MUST laugh…
Nesty huh? SMH, who that have more is they that still begging like dog.
You must be watching the mirror because we both laughing at you.
Good community spirit. Keep working together Dominicans.
I tmust be said, the local parl rep certainly in touch with his community. How does that old saying go again: “God helps those who help themselves”? Good vibes coming from this.
But the story did not mention the Parl Rep nor did I see him in any of the photos.
Just saying.
Hahahahaha
he was front and centre in the organization of this project get your facts before you speak
SALISBURY PEOPLE MAKE ME PROUD!!!!!
PM WATCH THAT!!!!! YOU SEE OUR PEOPLE CAN HELP THEMSELVES….now all they need is a little ASPHALT FROM OUR LOCAL ASPHALT PLANT!!! that would just seal the deal!!!!!!!!!!!
The people are trying their best – not one professional available to tell the mason not to use a trowel on the edge of the road?
Don’t you see Hector Spags seating in the far corner on Facebook???? Look him there
I love this…..I wish more communities would follow this example and do the same thing.
That will allow govt to add 3 more ministers .