It was with delight that I received word from H.E. President Charles Savarin, who so expertly and diplomatically piloted Baroness Patricia Scotland’s candidature through the selection process in Malta on our country’s behalf, that Baroness Scotland was today chosen as the 6th Secretary General of the Commonwealth.
I congratulate Patricia Scotland on her achievement of being the first woman to be elected to this position, and for the honour she has brought to Dominica and the Caribbean as a whole.
She follows in the footsteps of worthy holders of the position, including another Caribbean luminary, Sir Shridath Ramphal and we are confident that she will admirably acquit herself of her responsibility to the Commonwealth as it faces the harsh realities of the 21st century.
I remain tremendously proud of Patricia Scotland who throughout her life has shown herself to be a change-maker and an implementor. Her campaign for the past two years has demonstrated her ability to make things happen. With few financial resources and a small team, she has been able to present her vision of a re-vitalised and reformed Commonwealth to governments, civil society and the private sector, and to listen to their aspirations for a more vibrant Commonwealth.”
Once again, on behalf of the blessed Dominica Labour Party, its members, comrades and associates, we extend our most heartfelt congratulations to the new Commonwealth Secretary General, Dominica’s very own, Baroness Patricia Scotland! Congratulations are also in order for the persistence and fortitude of our dear and most precious Supreme Leader, the most loved and respected, His Eminence, Ordained, Anointed and Knighted within the Most Holy Roman Catholic Church, the right and honourable Prime Minister, Dr. Roosevelt M. Skerrit. This resounding victory for Baroness Scotland and our dear Supreme Leader has brought a cloud of shame and embarrassment upon the heads of the “novice leader” and the brain damaged supporters of the Uneducated Wicked People in opposition. I can imagine the screams of frustration vented by the “novice” in the privacy of his bathroom. The despair he felt at being the loser once again and this time…BIG TIME! Such a shame!
The question now is will the “novice” finally throw in the towel. Labourites are quite sure that at some point this man, although he is not much educated, will realize that he has taken enough blows. The “novice” has never tasted victory in politics since being elected. And, let us be clear, he was not elected because he was the best candidate for the position…he was elected because Marigot does not like Labourites. Point Blank! Now this said “novice” is faced with the most embarrassing and shameful defeat he has ever encountered in his political career. This one trumps even the loss at the Privy Council where he actually believed he could represent himself. With not a single victory to justify and solidify his leadership, the novice has managed to single handedly diminish his party’s support and weaken the party’s relevance and viability. The Uneducated Wicked People can forget about ever being the Government of Dominica! They’re finished!
Meanwhile, blessed, loyal, faithful and dedicated Labourites are celebrating all around the world! First female and first Dominican born General Secretary of the Commonwealth Nations! Labourites are so proud, so happy, so excited! Some Labourite comrades even felt sorry for the mental and physical health of those on the “other side”. I, for one, do not!!! I relish in the fact that the Uneducated Wicked People in opposition, their members, and brain dead supporters must now run to their holes and lick their wounds like a stray dog in Roseau that just received the beating of its life! I caution my dear Labourite Comrades that these people are extremely violent try not laugh in their faces on the buses, at your workplace or anywhere in the streets. They might lash out! Their party has been dealt a crippling blow which most political insiders doubt they will ever be able to recover from. Our Supreme Leader has secured his position for twenty more years. Tears of joy!!!!
@LabourOfLove November 30, 2015
I like your advice to us, the Laborites.
We don’t want no physical banter with our own fellow Dominicans; we all have chosen by using our ability of “free will”. Thanks to God for approving our choice.
We have the victory through our God Fearing PM; but let us not provoke any civil war among ourselves. Peace is from God, for everyone who is willing to abide it–let us abide in Peace for the glory of God, who gives us that beautiful enlightenment of His Love.
Blessings to all
congratulations to the baroness, that’s a big breakthrough for the region and for Dominica. but you’re making moves to legalize or for the acceptance of lgbt rights in the region. and that won’t work with us. sorry about that. we don’t hate gay lesbian bisexual or transgender people, however please don’t ask us to make it legal, or to decriminalize it. the only thing worth decriminalization is marijuana, and the only thing worth accepting is free movement around member states. chapter in book close.
“, a joint statement of Transparency International and Hon. Joseph Muscat, Prime Minister of Malta, has pledged to put fighting corruption at the centre of the Commonwealth.”
Oh! Now I understand why Skerrit pushed so hard to ensure Baroness Scottland wins the election. Assuming Skerrit already knew fighting transparency and corruption would be on the top burner of the Commonwealth Heads of Government, who on earth do you think would be a better candidate to help Skerrit fight corruption and transparency?
On the basis of having a true Caribbean candidate to better serve the entire Caribbean I support the one and only Caribbean candidate, Sir Ronald Sanders . But considering the quote below, Scottland is the ideal candidate for Skerrit, so I support her.
“Unchecked, corruption can choke off development, rob people of faith in their governments and sow the seeds of instability and conflict. But against this challenge, the Commonwealth has a tremendous opportunity to lead”
If corruption is your agenda ,we’ll stop make a fool of yourself. .you need to check Ron sanders record as a servant of the island label the most corrupt island in the region ANTIGUA /BARBUDA under the labor party governance. If your novice leader hates corruption he would never support Ron Sanders..His reason he supports Sanders is because he hates everything Dominica prime minister support local, regional, and international. .He really loves opposing just for opposing sake..
Why didn’t he do that in the first instance?
http://antiguaobserver.com/pm-browne-new-commonwealth-secretary-general-is-a-success-for-antigua-and-barbuda/
As the Baroness is congratulated for the win and Skerritt for nomination of the right cnadidate spare a thought for two Caribbean countries that backed Skerrit’s choice from the start. Barbados and Jamaica supported the Baroness without hesitation. The OECS breddrin of Skerritt led by Browne of Antigua and Mitchell of Grenada ranted and raved for Sanders and were joined by Guyana and Trinidad in the latter stages. Antigua and Grenada to a lesser degree are known for corruption at all levels. So it proved when Antigua nominee Sanders was the subject of a corruption scandal . The man never got past the first round. Is Browne of Antigua capable of understanding embarrassment? Were it not for the level headiness of Skeritt and Stuart of Barbados the Caribbean would have again looked like a bunch of corrupt third worlders trying to force a man with a spotty record into one of the world’s top diplomatic posts. Congrats to Skeritt and the Baroness
And to think the leder of the opposition went on a campaign againts this lady-a woman born in Dominica.Seems he has a problem with every one who is educated. Perhaps he may need to get his high school diploma Nd see where it goes from there. Disgraceful!Unpatriotic!
Reading about Linton and his indifferent attitude, it caused me to form my opinion about him. Nevertheless, I could not believe it that he actually demanded, bold as he is, that the PM withdrew his nomination of the Baroness. He thinks he is more brilliant than the PM. That man is something else. The shame, embarrassment and loss are on him.
@The Real Facts November 30, 2015
Why can’t you believe it?
Linton has been trying to order Prime Minister Skerrit around from the day he became Opposition Leader–that he must do this, do that, and do the other thing immediately!
I still cannot understand why he thought or think that he had the right to speak so rudely to the Prime Minister
But what was more disgusting was recently when he ordered PM Skerrit to step down from Leadership–and to make his order even more despicable, he says the PM must do what he called for in 30 days–this is even more than rudeness!
But thanks to God for the wisdom and prestige that He has blessed PM Skerrit with–to show Lennox the he is not in control and he never will be,
you can be delighted if you wish you alone knows why you are delighted. farther along we’ll know all about it.
wat u saying there na
My sincere congratulations to Baroness Scotland on her appointment as the new Commonwealth Secretary General . My prayer is for continue success in all of your future endeavours. As a Caribbean lady , I am extremely proud of you.
Hon Juliana OConnor Connolly / Speaker of the Cayman Islands Legislative Assembly.
Come down here to Dominica and see the corruption and high level of poverty and child sexual abuse we have. How on earth is the Commonwealth going to help us.
If I recall the British government had to intervene in Cayman Islands some time ago re some corruption in government high places. Is this true.
It seems the more people in government in Dominica and UK (ask Baroness Scotland why she resigned as AG in UK)engage in breaking state laws, devious corrupt means they are promoted , elevated and nominated to high high office, while the poor people are caught and off to prison.
Please pray for Dominica, we are in deep trouble.
As long as we have these corrupt leaders in the Caribbean, especially Dominica, we will never see meaning full development in our islands. Good luck on your £163,000.00 a year.
My sincere congratulations to Baroness Scotland on her appointment as the new Commonwealth Secretary General . My prayer is for continue success in all of your future endeavors. As a Caribbean lady , I am extremely proud of you.
Hon Juliana OConnor Connolly / Speaker of the Cayman Islands Legislative Assembly.
Great. Congratulations to Baroness Patricia Scotland. However,she should also focus on the grave problems confronting the Very Small States of the Commonwealth and the issue of Good Governance in these Very Small States.The governments of the United Kingdom and Dominica must also be congratulated for mounting a hard and strategic campaign .The use of the British mass media on the eve of the elections ,including the DAILY TELEGRAPH,effectively demolished H.E.Ambassador Saunders of Antigua. Hopes she proves herself equal to the tasks and cause the special needs of these Very Small States ,including integrity and transparency in public management,to remain high on the agenda.
And by the way, I voted against this lady; Don’t know how she got in. Skeritt’s power must be working!!!
You lost, eh? Not smart at all!
DNO, I have a bone to pick with you. Why is it that 99.9.09% of all my comments are awaiting “MODERATION?”…….. Eh? Don’t you have a delete Button to get rid of them once and for all, if you think my comments are not worthy? Is your moderator on Vacation? Or, is it because you don’t like “4-cars?”
Admin: 4-cars, we ask you to be a little bit more patient. I’m sure by now you would have seen some your comments.
Ok papa. My bad….
I was patient!
DNO, this weekend, in speaking to someone about the articles and moderating, I told the person that you do not moderate or hardly ever at weekends and that I recall sometime ago you stated to one who complained about it that “you (your staff) have laundry to do at the weekends.”
This is understandably. Staff need a weekend off from work. Therefore, we must try to be patient.
To my knowledge, US and Canadian TV enterprises of all do not moderate at weekends.
No comments from the critics and the haters. I was expecting a lot from them but they are silent.I confer with the Speaker , when she said “I would jump up so high if I wasn’t in the House when I heard of her nomination” I always supported Miss Scotland all the way, as a true Dominican ,she makes us all Dominicans proud of her achievements.
I was extremely happy when I read that she was elected. Those who supported her have every reason to be happy.
I am happy for the PM since he nominated her and stood his ground on his nomination.
A proud moment for ALL Dominicans.
It is indeed strange that the PM who showed testicular fortitude seeks to place Savarin as the process and executor when he was the one the one who fought even with his OECS HEADS OF STATE to keep the lady in the race
Kudos should be to Skerrit for his political stalwart and invincible stance against the political will of his caribbean colleagues and not the ceremonial and merely formal presentation by Savarin.
Is skerritt attempting to build the profile of Savarin who he appointed against the political will of dominicans which he thrusted upon us ?
Does the PM feel that he has enough goodwill to grant his own achievement to someone else in order to shore up the image of a President who but for Skerritt would be languishing with dishonor as a former leader of Freedom who destroyed his party whilst playing sycophancy to this PM for his won personal survival ?
Let us be frank it is the image of the Baroness and the balls of Skerritt which did this .
Great job PM!
Is skerritt attempting to build the profile of Savarin who he appointed against the political will of dominicans which he thrusted upon us?—–@observer November 28, 2015
Prime Minister Skerrit is a humble man, a virtue of Love which gives us exaltation. Humility cause us not to think in the terms of Me, Myself, and I; humility is the virtue in Love which causes us to give others more honor than accept for our self–just as it is said by the apostle Paul in the scripture below, @Phillipians 2: 3-4
“Let nothing be done through selfish ambition or conceit, but in lowliness (humility) of mind let each esteem others better than himself. Let each of you look out not only for his own interests, but also for the interests of others”
Humility in Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit, is the reason he will continue to have victory; those who think they can win against him are fighting a losing battle; for they cannot apply humility, which a blessing from God..
Dominicans, Man, People, I laughed at this statement below from the script above….and I quote:
“It was with delight that I received word from H.E. President Charles Savarin, who so expertly and diplomatically piloted Baroness Patricia Scotland’s candidature..”
This is the same Charles Savarin who upon the death of Pierre Charles says …so expertly and diplomatically and personally piloted that under no certain terms that Roosevelt Skerrit should become Prime Minister. Indicated that He is too young and inexperience and will damage the country`s development and I should be Prime Minister. LOL…LOL…Political language to the meaning.
Show me your friends and company in political crime, I tell you who you are.
Dominicans wake up please, the country is in bad and dangerous hand, only interested in themselves and their friends
“views expreesed November 28, 2015”
You are laughing at yourself–here is why!
First of all Charles Savarin’s denunciation against PM Skerrit proved to be wrong up to 15 years today; but it seem that Mr. Skerrit held nothing against him, up to today–but why?
God planted Mr. Skerrit to lead our Dominica, and that Leadership is being guided by God, Himself all along.
“Love” in a person controls his way of Life, for Love is from God, who gives us Life–Mr. Skerrit is doing his work by the Will of Love, this is proven to be true right into this day.
That is the reason he does not hold any grievance against Charles Savarin or anyone else for that matter–he can’t; even if he wants to–for the authority behind him, is the Principles of Love from the first day up to today
PM Skerrit is like Bible King Solomon–he was a young man, when he was appointed as Israel’s King, by God’s Will. Solomon made it –especially through great wisdom– until old age
Just think. Times change and so do men – people. As time goes by, people do not always think the same. Let us not bring back the past. It is behind. Let us look forward. This is where our faces, the front of our bodies point to – not backwards.
,I love to read this nice sexy quote appears well written and well said but with no teeth and commitments:
Read again my people:
“she has been able to present her vision of a re-vitalised and reformed Commonwealth to governments, civil society and the private sector, and to listen to their aspirations for a more vibrant Commonwealth.”
….Now you read, what is being left out. Nothing to address fundamental issues of poverty that affects people families that keeps them poor. Dominica almost 40 years “Independent” competing with Haiti who has most fluent poverty and open corrupt government ably assisted by religious leaders from all faiths with retired politicians.
YOu want vibrant – then clean Dominica and get rid of this DLP corrupt government
No focus on monitoring corrupt, devious bobol governments who take the poor and deprived for granted. No mention of cleaning up corrupt leaders, Prime Ministers and government. No mention of decent transparent and governments`…
Pertaining to the poor, everything will be put in place as she assumes her position of Commonwealth SG.
She is the Commonwealth SG. She also has to cooperate and compromise with the heads of governments. She cannot go beyond her responsibilities.
Just like the Mafia….they always always have a way to break through protocol, get their people in to do their dirty unpatriotic work for self and not for country.
Show me your company and we tell you who you are.
Sir Ronald Sanders, we are appreciate your work and your diplomatic representation of our Caribbean Islands. I am not sure that our regional politicians especially those in Dominica read and able to analyse your lectures and essays to assist them in national development. It is all about self preservations and looking after the boys and9p[-gals.
And you talk about mafia yet you commend sanders? You just exposed your idiocy
You sound disgruntled. Cheer up! At least, wish the Baroness well.
Congratulations to Dominica’s Baroness Patricia Scotland on her election as Secretary General of the Commonwealth. The process was a spectacular drama and I commend Prime Minister Skerrit on holding fast to his nomination in the face of overwhelming opposition.
This a signature achievement for Dominica’s Foreign Affairs ministry. We have long honoured Baroness Scotland. We and are certain that she will advocate well for the land of our birth and all our sister Caribbean countries as well.
Dr. Sam Christian
Should Skerrit be proud about that so-called victory? http://www.caribbeannewsnow.com/topstory-OECS-heads-%27extremely-disappointed%27-in-Dominica-PM-28442.html
Who read it? I didn’t!
The woman has a new name? Open this link to see her new name and how she won
http://www.caribbeannewsnow.com/topstory-%27Baroness-Shameless%27-selected-as-new-leader-of-British-Commonwealth-28493.html
Unlike you obviously we went to school and we know what it is to critique a news report. We look for credibility and bias. You should do the same.
I hope this will not cause a brick wall between the OECS leaders since they collectively saw someone else instead of this foreigner.
skerrit will be done, amen
People project their true colors by their attitude.
If they are broadminded, educated, dignified and diplomatic it should not bother them.
Good or bad not one comment. The level of commentary speaks for itself. Garda mi moon sort. Really really sad.
DaVid cAmeron is happy they will pass sweeping reforms for UK interest
not Dominica take all u blows
Baroness Scotland is a member of the UK Opposition Labour Party, not the Tories, Get your facts right before you comment.
Cheers and Congratulations to Baroness Scotland. The Devil is a liar. GOD is watching over you my dear. No weapon formed against you shall prosper. All those who rise up against you in judgement must FALL and be Condemned.
Congratulations Baroness on your success at this venture!! All the very best to you!!
This is good news! I am elated! I state WOW! This made me extremely happy!
Congratulations to Baroness Patricia Scotland as Secretary General of the Commonwealth.
Congratulations to Prime Minister Skeritt to have chosen her as a suitable nominee.
Congratulations to President Charles Savarin, as it is stated, who so expertly and diplomatically piloted Baroness Patricia Scotland’s candidature.
She is a suitable candidate for the position. With her credentials, she has much to offer the Commonwealth. This is worth celebrating!
Baroness Scotland, good luck in your future portfolio.
I had a conversation with a friend in Toronto who is originally from St. Joseph and stated, the credentials of Baroness Scotland make her most suitable for the position. We are happy she was chosen as Commonwealth SG.
The people of St. Joseph will also be happy. Even though most do not know her, she is Dominican-born from St. Joseph. They also have reason to celebrate.
Knowing how skerrit likes to make money dance belle and cordrile where poor people are, I guess he must have made money dazzle the eyes of those poor African countries. A British to represent CARICOM? Abe me daba
What is good for you PM Roosevelt Skerrit Sir, it is good for me as well! God’s blessings of victory is for you, all the way! Whom God has blessed no man can curse!
Is the leader of the opposition going to show true statesmanship by congratulating Baroness Scotland and commending Prime minister Skerrit for sticking by his guns and supporting her all the way in creating history by being appointed as the first woman secretary General of the Commonwealth? This would atone for his disgraceful behaviour of opposing her nomination especially since she is a daughter of our soil and the most worthy candidate that was available.
Well done Dominica! I hope the critics will stop there nonsensical campaign against the PM who has proven to be a visionary!
No we will not stop…until we have a god account if the visionary Bin Bobol and Fertilizer Bobol and passport scandals…..
The PM good boy. He send de head of state to a head of government meeting to play international politics. All you think the iluminati (Lodge) joking? This one is for the brotherhood and sisterhood of the Grand Masters and Knights.
Congratulations!
De Real Starring Skerro is a great world leader from a likkle likkle country that part of a likkle Caribbean Region. He is a winner not a loser like de unreal LL starring from Marigot. De rest of de great Commonwealth follow de path of de Real Starring Skerro and vote for de Great Baroness. Real Starring Skerro, I am proud of you for you have made Dominica and Dominican women and men great in de institutions of de world. You showed de unreal LL starring and losers that leadership is not about going on Marigot Methodist Church pulpit and singing ‘Erika put your boom-boom outsider’ instead of praying for constituency . Ballads shall be sung about de Great Real Starring Skerro like Jacko, Balla and Congoree!
Congratulations madam N people” Dont You Mess Witth The Skerro”
Let me join the prime minister in congratulating baroness Scotland, for being the first female elected to this prestigious position. Another nail in the propaganda machine casket. It’s high time we rally around our own. Mr prime minister, I’m very proud of you amidst pressure you didn’t back down… to them that was against her nomination, she has Senjoe connection,and you know Senjoe people don’t forget…..
“and for the honour she has brought to Dominica and the Caribbean as a whole.” Skerrit, you are getting older every year boss and therefore you need to stop being so untruthful. What honor has she brought Dominica and the Caribbean? Her victory has torn the Caribbean apart boss.
Yes she is a Dominican by birth but left Dominica when she was 2 years old, which means she did not attend pre-school, primary school, high school or college in Dominica. So she is not known to us. She is British and knows absolutely nothing about life in Dominica or the Caribbean.
She made you, Savarin and other members and supporters of the cabal proud, but definitely not Dominica and the Caribbean.
But keep flying your kite boss. Hope you will have enough twine to keep it going
Mr. Skerrit is a world Leader and mr.skerrit gets what mr.skerrit wants. You always back the winner you go for losers and you remain sad for the rest of your life. The Lady looks like she’s got it all, well done to us hooray.
Baroness Patricia Scotland a quintessential Dominican woman. Congratulations on your appointment. We are extremely proud of your achievement. May our Heavenly Father guide you.
great,man skerrit I am proud of you,you defended,you stood up,you stood by your countries blood and sister,like a big brother should,you presented your nominee and did not back down,even when your ‘s and her own country people stood against her,you never bulked,dominicans should be ashamed of themselves,calling you names for defending your own country woman,you are confident that domincans are smart,intellect and capable of running the Caribbean to,no more big island rule,DA rule
I declare today a glass on Baroness Day..
every PROUD AND FREE dominican take A drink on this memorable occassion.. its long time we have been since as a small islander from the likes of all them bigger Caribbean islands ( them culprits know them selves.. how many times they refer to me as small islander in the uk.. ) but today we show them we eh making no joke
skero you are the d man… and the louts can go back to never land… where ever that is .. the opposition leader should go back on the tv and apologise…. or bury his head in the sand…
Skerrit: the true Kingmaker!
Congrats Ms. Scotland!
Illuminatis at work?
Who has won? The former colonial country for which Baroness Scotland works is having the last laugh. It’s not easy to understand the machinations and agenda of those countries, in the global scheme of things, in this new colonial era.
The wealth of the Third World states are being depleted by corruption, environmental disasters, man-made ones too, bad governance, Africa, the pacific, Asia, Middle East Latin America and the Caribbean are seeing their economies decline and their people becoming poorer and poorer. A few are bathing in wealth obtained by dubious means, on the backs of the people and its getting worse.
People’s rights are being curtailed and its getting worse.
Remember even as the appointee of international co-coordinator of relief for Dominica, after hurricane Erika, Dominicans are still waiting for her report, her success in mobilising much needed financial or/and other assistance to this day. Gov’t has told us nothing
Congratulation to Mrs.. Baroness Scotland of the Secretary General of The Commonwealth God blessing. With God help you can do it.
Dominicans I am no Laborite but I have to admit Skerro is a DON and has a lot of Power within the Caribbean And the Comonwealth..Respect…….
That is great news for Dominica Congratulations to you Baroness Scotland, I always knew that you could not lost the battle, and that Prime Minister Skerrit had made the right choice. Go ahead you have the ability, make us proud. May God bless you
Dear God,
Thank you for the blessings of Liberty and domestic Peace. Thank you for the unalienable rights that you bestow upon us, the rights to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.
Thank you for the Constitution, which prevents the rise of Tyrannical Regimes and Dictatorships and which also protects free speech, freedom of the press, the right to assemble and the right to freely exercise our religious faith without restraint or molestation by the Government or anyone else.
Thank you for the second amendment, which exists to enable WE THE PEOPLE to keep Rogue Government in Check.
Thank you for your grace and for your providence, which guides peoples and nations and gives them the victory over the devil.
Thank you for securing the ultimate triumph of the Good, which is our daily consolation and impels us to daily join in the battle and combat those evils and social inequities that lead to suffering and cultural disintegration.
Remember Roosevelt, she got what she wanted and does not need you anymore, as you will find out. You think you can play people but that that lady is a real expert at it.