Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit arrived in Guyana on Tuesday night for the Twenty-Eighth Intersessional Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of CARICOM, which is being hosted under the Chairmanship of President David Granger on February 16-17.
Both men had on Tuesday attended the opening of the Argyle International Airport in St. Vincent and traveled to Guyana on the same flight.
Economic Development, Crime and Security and International Relations are among the key issues for discussion by CARICOM Heads of Government during the meeting.
Skerrit is the outgoing Chairman with Granger replacing him.
In his speech as outgoing Chairman, Skerrit spoke of the reality of climate change and its impact on the region.
“Hardly any of us in the Region has been untouched in some form by the effects of the phenomenon and this emphasizes the need for the implementation of the measures contained in the Paris Agreement,” he stated. “Of particular importance to us is the Green Climate Fund which has been established to assist in adapting to and mitigating the effects of climate change. It is critical that there must be relatively quick access to this Fund by those it is intended to assist. As laudable as it is, it will be of minimal impact, if disbursement is as sluggish as has been the experience with other institutions and agencies.”
He also pointed out to what he described as “the rising tide of nationalism across the globe” which he said is “supported by populist movements” and which “threatens the multi-lateral system as never before and does not portend well for small states.”
“Further, the concentrated attacks on our economies, whether through the withdrawal of correspondent banking services, listing our countries as non-cooperative tax jurisdictions or denigrating our citizenship by investment programmes, confirm that we are operating in an increasingly hostile international environment,” Skerrit said. “This is compounded by the fact that most of us have been graduated out of receiving concessional development financing; even though there has been some progress in mitigating the impact of this particular mechanism.”
He added, “Mr. Chairman, we must acknowledge that we stand a better chance of combatting and surviving the challenges, if we work closely together. This is why, therefore, we must take the necessary action to pursue vigorously those issues that would advance our integration movement. It is in our individual interest to act collectively. The helping hand and solidarity which we so willingly share in adversity must in the same spirit be extended to all other aspects of our integration. We must prepare ourselves to confront this era of uncertainty in global affairs with a flexibility and innovativeness built on the solid platform of integration, economic co-operation, human and social development, security co-operation and foreign policy coordination. To do less would be to deny the people of our Community the opportunity of living in a viable, prosperous and
safe society.”
Team Dominica spiked skerrit’s guns. Brilliant move and the fake dr. was caught off guard with his pants down. i love that kind of clever strategy. That lennox fellow is one smart dude whatever you say.
Dominica can give St Vincent millions of Dollars to build an international airport and don’t want to build one at home
What is all this fuss about? In the Caribbean, we like to make mountains out of molehills. It was not that long ago the leader of the opposition in Dominica was conducting an interview with the Prime Minister. Oh, how the tables have turned. Who would have thought that?
The Splendid isle of Dominica is now in a crisis thanks to the Citizenship By Investment Project. It all started when a crabby Iranian was offered a passport after he invested some of his country’s largesse in the nature island.
The Caribbean with the exception of Trinidad does not have oil or many natural resources which can help keep our economies afloat. The governments of the region have to seek ways and means to look after their people. One of the means available at their disposal is the Citizenship Investment project. Most of the Western countries have such a program in place where rich foreigners are given passports if they can invest up to one million or more in states like the UK, Canada, US, and…
Skerrit must goooooo
Skerrit must gooooo
Skerrit must gooooo
Skerrit must gooooo
Skerrit must gooooo
“Further, the concentrated attacks on our economies, whether through the withdrawal of correspondent banking services, listing our countries as non-cooperative tax jurisdictions or denigrating our citizenship by investment programmes, confirm that we are operating in an increasingly hostile international environment,” Skerrit said. “This is compounded by the fact that most of us have been graduated out of receiving concessional development financing; even though there has been some progress in mitigating the impact of this particular mechanism.” said PM Skerrit.
We are being monitored and victimized because of our actions PM. Rethink your strategy for taking Dominica to the next level. Cease with the CBI program and here are a few ideas from a young graduate.
1. Invite universities to set up on Island
2. Create factories……Canefield Industrial site is vacant
3. Reduce the size of your cabinet and all the inactive Ambassadors around the world being paid
That’s a start.
That is someone who’s thinking and not being stupid as the Blue Devils. If you run for Opposition Leader I would vote for you. The constant nagging and bashing people dosen’t work today.
One day Dominicans like myself will see what Lennox is saying will have a grave impart on our family lives. Our families in the us Virgin Islands ,America and the other countries all over the world. People from Irak purchase Venezuelian Passports in order for them to have the facility to to travel where ever they want to.Most of these people who purchased these passports don’t want to be known and who knows what are their intentions…Dominicans will suffer from that passport selling business…the majority of people who are employed in politics after Skerrit won the election are his friends…The baroness who insulted Dominicans has lost her job because of her inability to do her job ;but she knows how to insult people.Dominica is improving in the reverse.Skerrit must go…
SO Pm Skerrit you made such a huge and serious statement about the opposition trying to overthrow the government which is a very serious crime and days later you at a Caricom meeting and saying everything is under control/ fine ? unbelievable. I always knew you were lying . I guess when you mean under control is you arresting all the members of the opposition i guess to keep them quiet ? Skerro you lying toooooooo much for a young PM.
#SKERRITTMUSTGO.
So didn’t we expect the international community to pressure Skerritt and his Cabal for that PASSPORT-FOR-CASH SCHEME?
Expect more movements of laundered money, or from proceeds of other illegal acts, by those so called “diplomats”, with our diplomatic passport.. Because they do not want the money trail to be traced. Already, their PASSPORT-FOR-CASH money is being held up in some banks. They do not want to submit the so called “DUE DILIGENCE” reports, they say they conducted.
The Monfared, Ng Lap Seng, Madueke, Francesco Corallo, and the others,all with our diplomatic passports, are in serious trouble with the Law. It’s no coincidence. It is about
RUBBING SHOULDERS, with those kind of culprits. Secret deals with our passports. Millionaires a few have become, in quick time, on the backs of the majority of struggling people.
The World knows about Skerritt and his suspicious links with those foreigners. He earns no respect among CARICOM…
then to the Bin borbol then the crabs money paying for the Villas and his buddy fronting 4 him. then we arrived here where we are today. He goes to Guyana and said “the rising tide of nationalism across the globe” which he said is “supported by populist movements” and which “threatens the multi-lateral system as never before and does not portend well for small states.” Doesn’t the Iranian guy and all the other crooks having our diplomatic passports doesn’t tie it to the statement.
Skerrit you are gone gone gone. They were parading Chavez as recuperating from cancer. I look at the guy’s photo and knew he was gone. I did not even have to see him in person.( I work with cancer pts. I know well when they are gonna make it or are goners.
jonathan st jean March 23, 2016
Isn’t it ironic that it’s only since these islands started having diplomatic relations with China, that those corrupt political leaders have come out of the woodwork. When we dealt with Europe, the USA,Canada we never had such allegations of corruption.Why?because these mature democratic countries would insist on accountability. But because China’s none involvement in the internal affairs of other countries, these group of recent leaders think that international law has been abolished. It is a shame that instead of using the largesse that China afforded to benefit the country, these leaders and their cronies have gone mad over money,power with no respect.
Imagine Skerritt has gotten so arrogant, that he won’t inform the nation on his dealings,especially with China and some of It’s citizens.He promised that he will give account but we are yet to hear anythingfrom him.The chicken are coming home to roost. Let the dominoes fall one after the other. Thank…
First of all why would any government bring its opponent to such a high level delegation. Tony your koolaid is only being drunk by you. CAPTAIN THE SHIP IS SINKING!!
Good job PM! Continue representing your people to the best of your ability.
The attack on our economies through withdrawal of correspondent banking services, Comrade?
Them banks must be mad now. You need to tell CARICOM and the WORLD who your clients are Comrade
I Love My PM.
keep loving your pm while you stop loving yourself
On the other hand, Skerritt has just confirmed what Lennox Linton has been saying all along. We are in under close watch and US banking sanctions, with CBI funds are being frozen or returned to sender. This is very telling: “Further, the concentrated attacks on our economies, whether through the withdrawal of correspondent banking services, listing our countries as non-cooperative tax jurisdictions or denigrating our citizenship by investment programmes, confirm that we are operating in an increasingly hostile international environment,” Skerrit said. #skerrittmustgoNOW
This has to be one of the the longest periods of time Skerro has ever spent in Dominica/Caribbean in the last 17 years. Who ground him like that? Who marway him? Prove us wrong— Come and spend a few days in the US nor Skerro.
Ou toe sort, when he come I want to hear what you will say.
and guess who’s tax money that paying for all his travelling trips…
DNO, Can you write a report on the where about of Lennox and his delegate to Guyana?
Were they invited to the CARICOM HEADS Meeting? What really was their mission? We the people want to know.!
choops..
I thought you guys had you all sources giving you all information. Why are you so desperate to know. Are you scared?
This is how Skerrit would answer you.”It’s not none if your dam business where Honiurable Lennox Linton is””Go to Hell, Go to Hell, Go to Hell.
craptalk
if you listened to q95 talk on the block they have already outlined that.
Bravo Karl, there is a reason Tony and Simeon and p.m. stick to Kairi. it requires a lower level of intellect .
I am very afraid for Dominica because these wicked, evil, and corrupt men are bent on doing some more evil so they could blame them on UWP. Traditionally during Carnival they announcing cameras planted all over Roseau. You realize NOT one thing this time? If they were concerned safety of citizens definitely with the atmosphere in DA these days, they would do the right thing and cancel carnival. But they wont because something is telling me that they may have arranged with visitors to carry a plot $ run, so opposition will be jailed.
“Further, the concentrated attacks on our economies, whether through the withdrawal of correspondent banking services, listing our countries as non-cooperative tax jurisdictions or denigrating our citizenship by investment programmes, confirm that we are operating in an increasingly hostile international environment,” Skerrit said
DOMINICA will go to the abyse under Roosevelt skerite government. . Get this man out!!!!
Stay in Guyana. you are not welcome in Dominican.
Lennox is the one who should remain there.
Lennox cannot stay there.He has to tell THOUSANDS of us about our polluted CBI programme…All you didn’t say he was a novice nah..Take what all you are getting now!!
DNO, are you going to report on the few members of the opposition who are also in Guyana? They are dishonestly claiming to be part to the PM’s delegation to get into meetings and gain other privileges. This is shameful!!
Put your crack pipe down. To even write this b.s. shows how depraved you are from making a stupid joke that people could laugh. Just because being a jackass and ignorant are free in abundance doesn’t mean you have to soak it all in. You know what is shameful and disgraceful a woman carried you nine long months in her womb and placed you on earth, and in 2017 you had the unmitigated gall of a chimp to use technology and write this crap.
You speak like someone who is indeed on crack. So perhaps you are the one who needs to lay down that crack pipe. Ask your leader what was his purpose in Guyana and why did he have to trick the protocol officer stating that he was part of the PM’s delegation. Ask him whether he used his Diplomatic passport to get away with his lies.
haaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa haaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa… my belly!!!! lol.
Bon Diay if you vex the people go to Guyana just say that. How the hell any opposition can claim to be part of a government delegation?
Summer school you go?
That’s the only place you will be going, around the Caricom or maybe Europe. I Dere you PM prove your accusers wrong, go to the U.S.
Remain a fool as you are. Keep fooling yourself.