IN PICTURES: Independence Day Ceremony 2017

Dominicans turned out in large numbers to be part of Dominica’s 39th Anniversary of Independence celebration on November 3, 2017.

The event included an address by Prime Minister Skerrit, the parade of uniformed groups and cultural performances in which the Prime Minister took the opportunity to display his skill in dancing quadrille.

Below are some photos of the ceremony. Photo credit: Zaimis Olmos Visual Arts.

 

 

 

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19 Comments

  1. Yo Yo
    November 7, 2017

    Boy Boy Boy, it is clear that you are the Jerry that Tom use to give blows in the cartoon so let me give you some to. According to Wallace Hussey in his comments this bank is allover Texas, now according to you it’s in Spain, according to “Anonymous” its in Roseau, well I believe Anonymous and the reasons are simple, I can find no information relating Mr Alfredo Portelez to a food bank much less a money bank, I note that you chose Wikipedia as your bible so lets deal with that. Type Alfredo Portelez into your bible and tell me what comes up, answer nothing, top results for this search Alfred the great and Alfred Hitchcock. Now type Garlina Requena-Franco, what comes up, this page does not exsist, now read the comments from Anonymous, what comes up, a picture of the elusive Mr. Alfredo Portelez shaking hands with acting Prime Minister Dr. John Collin McIntyre and guess where they are ROSEAU, I now ask who would you believe?

  2. One and only
    November 6, 2017

    Okay let’s move on! Let’s find something else to complain about, although PM is doing what he can to bring more money into the country and get help, to some people it’s not good enough..let’s keep complaining…

  3. Boots on the ground
    November 6, 2017

    Carpenters need power so they could use their power tools to charge their batteries to put up roofs and so on, which will give the people a sense of normalcy. With 55 days since Maria and less than 5 % of people have lights, speaks of the failure of the government, no matter how hard Maria heat us. Puerto Rico also got hit after us and they have more people, yet over 45% have electricity, so too is Tortola, St. Martin, USVI. Skerrit must stop talking and start walking because we are not in the 1950’s. Why should I plan to come home for Christmas knowing the place is dark, mosquitoes and rats all over and people stealing? Wake up from your negative style of leadership and start to work! You behaving like you enjoying what Maria did so your sins of laziness and others could be blamed on Maria.

    • LuCClu
      November 6, 2017

      I’m not a fan of Skerrit but what do all those islands u named have in common? They have ah pahweh, Domincan doh have pahweh!! Do I wish there was power all over the island? Heck yeah, but we have to be realistic, also take into consideration the topography of Dominica.

      • UK Dominican
        November 7, 2017

        Well, Skerrit had a paweh,called Chavez who was followed by his chosen heir Maduro and what did Skerrit end up with?…….exactly!

    • Emile Dominique
      November 7, 2017

      If you have no power get back to the days of man power and manual tools. see all those houses in Canefield when they were built there was no power for wood or concrete buildings. So you want people to fix things for you to return like the prodigal son. Why don’t you come and help to fix things instead of running your mouth. You are so smart and industrious like Dods Telemack.

      • Emile Dominique
        November 7, 2017

        Mr Boots on the Ground. There is nothing more repulsive than boots dirty with shit and vomit.

  4. viewsexpressed
    November 6, 2017

    What on earth is this exposure about? Is it about covering the celebration and coming together of Dominica and Dominicans at our Independence or is it a designed portfolio (albeit ridiculous) highlighting Dominica’s worse and inept Prime Minister, known as Skerrit? Also, where are the pictures of the Opposition Leader Hon Linton and his Team of UWP members? I cant believe that they were absent fro the occasion. Who`s decision is it to deliberate not cover and show the presence of the States Opposition in government, the UWP Leader and team?

    • November 7, 2017

      And Skerrit talks about UNITY and want all hands on deck only a mad man could pretend he is doing good and knowing all along he isn’t but refuses to admit when he is wrong, We have people that knows the rebuilding process is like a slow boat to China , One man cannot rebuild Dominica and we the people a wicket to believe other wise . We got to get our act together, you can tell a child when he/she does wrong but why can’t you the people tell Skerrit what he is doing by ignoring the elected Opposition men and women in the rebuilding of Dominica is wrong. Look at the donations that is coming to Dominica it’s relief supplies and little money, ask yourselves why, every Country out there have their own problems, begging is not the problem what we get is material supplies, so why don’t Skerrit use the CBI cash he have hidden , Dominicans start asking you PPL rep’s questions and demand answers from them every one should be on the same page.

  5. Boots on the ground
    November 6, 2017

    That then should bring an end to all the negativity used by Skerrit during his 55 days of press briefing which he used to give the world the impression that Dominica is finished so the world could feel sorry for us, like we use our nine nights of wake to feel sorry for people that have lost loved ones. That daily press briefing or press pretence really went for too long especially when Dominicans have no power and radio to listen unless he was using it to appeal to his fan base in the diaspora. Now is time for action. Time to put boots on the ground and show leadership so people could see we are ready to move on. Now is time to push DOMLEC to use the profits they made in previous years to ensure most villages have lights by Christmas, instead of telling people they should prepare for a dark Christmas with turkey and ham, like Skerrit did last week. That’s what I refer to as negativity because Domlec feels they have time. Lights should be a priority so carpenters could use power tools

    • One and only
      November 6, 2017

      His message was not only to Dominicans but to the world…I may not be a fan of skerrit but the every day briefings was to show the world so we can get more help from other countries he’s doing his best! Rather than complain maybe you can you do something on your own? Or do you think you could do a better job? :lol:

  6. Real Dominica News
    November 6, 2017
    • viewsexpressed
      November 6, 2017

      Its about time, we now have to begin our enquiry and sieve appropriate properties of wealth wherever they are located and hidden. Dominica is too poor for these guys to be reigning like hell in that kind of wealth. Like that Nigeria woman the Nigerian government has seized well worthy properties.
      We have to go for those political thieves here too.

      Hurry, Skerrit must Go and his Corrupt Labour government

    • Yo Yo
      November 6, 2017

      DNO For some reason did not allow me to ask this question last week even though the report I am referring to was published on their website, so I will try again. Who or what is the Compass Bank, a brief internet search brings up little or no information relating the Compass Bank and a Mr. Alfredo Portelez the alleged owner of this bank. I may be wrong so I shall assume nothing at this time, but even DNO’s reporting of this US$50,000 lacks any factual content such as which country are these people from, in which jurisdiction does this Bank Operate, contact details, address etc, hence the reason I am raising these genuine concerns, I mean supposing Dominica wishes to thank Mr. Alfredo Portelez for his donation by what medium would these thanks be conveyed.

      https://dominicanewsonline.com/news/homepage/news/compass-bank-donates-us50000-to-dominicas-recovery-efforts/

      • November 6, 2017

        That’s a huge lie you a real yoyo. Sick dumminicans. Type in compass bank and all the info came up. Stop spreading disinformation

      • November 6, 2017
      • Anonymous
        November 6, 2017

        It is one of the offshore banks sanctioned by P.M. Skerrit with and address at 4 Castle Street. in Roseau. It is not your average high street bank.

      • Yo Yo
        November 7, 2017

        Jerry Toms play thing when you open the link you provided its says key people and only one name appears a Mr Francisco González, search your bible and his name immediately appears complete with his history and curriculum vitae, WHY is this not the same for the alleged owner of this Compass Bank Mr. Alfredo Portelez. Jerry the sick mouse all you have succeeded in doing is exposing a fact that the rest of the world already knows which is ” a mouse does not have the ability to operate a computer. Further more how many bank officials go to international meetings in 2 dollar crease up suit and the 4 ladies with him have on cheap Chinese jeans and hand bag like they going Melvina;s. Chupes. Ps: No disrespect to Melvina She is a strong proud woman with morals, mind you everybody at some time have Jerry the mouse in their place.

  7. Anonymous
    November 6, 2017

    Skerrit’s swan song. Just like the orchestra playing on the Titanic before it sank. Go and party and fool all yourself that all is fine.

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