An Open Statement to President Charles Angelo Savarin from Herbert Sabaroche.

Herbert Sabaroche

President Savarin, my Faith in the Almighty God has influenced my conscience to communicate my deepest ethical judgement to share my profound thoughts. My sincerest and seemingly sound advice and expectation will hopefully, at this juncture of Dominica and the citizen’s predicament and adverse circumstances, not fall on deaf ears. After all, I will forever cherish the battle sounds “we shall overcome some day’’. We, among others vowed to promote, maintain, and achieve the Constitutional rights, freedom, integrity accountability, and democracy for sustained benefits to our people and the Commonwealth of Dominica.

     We collaborated and shared knowledge, understanding, and experiences for more than 50 years. I once considered our brotherhood to be the sincerest of trustworthiness and collaborative prudent decisions and transparent actions.

  • As contemporary fellow Dominica Grammar School (DGS) students we sailed through the rough seas from Portsmouth and Dublanc (the tween to my Bioche Village) to help lay the foundation of our educational life journey (1958 – 1963).
  • We faced the similar predicaments with the same Education Minister with you teaching at the DGS and I at the Marigot Government School (1970- 1971).
  • We among others championed the plight of public employees and the socioeconomic and Constitutional rights and privileges of the people of the entire country. You served as General Secretary and I as Assistant General Secretary of the Civil Service Association (CSA) during the historic events of the 1970’s to end the regime of the then Labor Party Government (1970 – 1980).
  • We served, together among ten (five Freedom and five Labor) elected opposition candidates in Parliament
  • We, and others served to revive the political circumstances of the Dominica Freedom Party (DFP) with you as Political Leader and I as Chairperson (1995 – 2005).
  • We served as the two DFP Government Ministers (you as Minister of Tourism and I as Minister of Education and Minister of Health and Social Security) in the Labor Party led Coalition Government (2000 – 2005).
  • Given our ensuing political differences and fall out you chose to abandon the DFP and accepted a Ministerial position in the elected Labour Party Government and subsequently became the President of Dominica.
  • I opted to reject the offer of cash incentive (Vanols Jno Charles – former DFP Chairman and Edward Lambert – former schoolmate and Labour Party operative).
  • I also rejected the offer of a Ministerial position by Prime Minister Skerrit at my residence in Goodwill, Dominica in the presence of my wife Judith.
  • You will recall our first meeting with the then College Teacher Roosevelt Skerrit at his apartment in Loubierre to be a DFP candidate. My first impression communicated to you of his untruthful nature proved correct.
  • Apart from known personal and other deceptions, recapitulate on two of PM Skerrit’s explicit and covert manifestations with implications for integrity, transparency, and ethical values in the governance of the country.
  • PM Skerrit and Ambassador Henderson betrayed PM Roosevelt Douglas with explicit threats demanding Ministerial positions.
  • PM Skerrit covertly held meetings with Chinese Government personnel in Barbados without the expressed knowledge of PM Pierre Charles and the Cabinet of Government Ministers.   
  • After ten years, the manifestation of corruption that I envisioned gradually unfolded in Dominica and elsewhere among operatives representing the labour Party led by Prime Minister Skeritt.

 

  There is unquestionably no doubt, President Savarin, that with your knowledge, understand, vast experiences, and now serving as President (the highest Constitutional position in the Commonwealth of Dominica) you can reexamine your conscience and display a high level of integrity. It is incumbent that your constitutional position placed you in the precarious position to use your prudent and legal judgement to:

  1. Facilitate the resignation of Prime Minister Roosevelt Skeritt and the demitting from office the associated Labor Party operatives governing the country.
  2. Facilitate the setting up of an Interim Government to overseer the Constitutional operations of the country until the holding of free and fair elections.
  3. Facilitate the legal process to embark on a Commission of Inquiry into the CBI, the sale of Dominica’s Diplomatic Passports, and other corrupt practices in the country.

Your failure to act in the interest of the people will destroy the peace and justice required to promote and maintain the provisions of the Dominica Constitution. The Constitutional rights, freedom, integrity, accountability, and democracy for sustained tranquility and development must remain pivotal and beneficial to our people and society. I still have the hope that above all else, you will rise above partisan politics, and comply with the responsibility to perform your Constitutional mandate.

 For God’s sake, please restore my belief and trust that you can be a champion for and with people of Dominica.

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124 Comments

  1. interpol
    February 5, 2017

    You must stand strong and stand with dignity for the Dominican people. We must stand with dignity. Don’t take any kind of crap from the speaker of the house. We know that this parliament was burnt down before and if the parliament continues to operate this way ladies and gentlemen it will be burnt down again by the people of Dominica. We have to stand strong. When duty calls for danger be never lacking near. Ladies and gentlemen today is the day we have to stand up, we have to stand up for our freedom. Ladies and gentlemen we have to stop the rot right now. Stand up, stand up Dominica.

  2. Ttireks
    February 5, 2017

    Me. Sabaroche. Well written.

  3. Ron Abraham.
    February 4, 2017

    I abhor all these personal attacks, according to the constitution Freedom of speech is a must for all.
    If one disagrees with another say so but PLEASE let us afford each other their rights even when and especially when we disagree with them.
    I am sure if he lied lawsuits will follow.there is contrary facts present them.

    WE ARE ALL GUARANTEED FREEDOM OF SPEECH so can we stop these personal attacks
    If

  4. mine
    February 4, 2017

    I hope you examine yourself in the mirror before call the almighty in you biography.

  5. Concern Dominican
    February 4, 2017

    Let good sense prevail; Savarin do the right thing.

  6. %
    February 3, 2017

    Wow!!!!!!Even if it was 100paragraphs,I would have read all..I knew some of what I read long ago,and I hasten to say that Sabies piece is VERY truthful…Some of Skerrits ideologues are fast asleep,but Skerrit himself is not…He knows it is not on the horizon again,but on the beach..IT’S A FALSE BRAVADO,being played by him,while the clock keeps on ticking.. What a man
    soweth,that he shall reap…Dominica has never been brought so low!!!

  7. February 3, 2017

    So Mr. Sabaroche can you tell us the back story on your rejection? What was the ‘issue’?

  8. February 3, 2017

    Sabaroche needs to get over himself. A failed government minister and politician. It is a known fact that you have done very little in your days. Twice rejected by the people of the Colihaut constituency, you have lost your understanding of politics. And though you are a community-man, and well loved by the people, you have nothing to offer to the body of politics in Dominica. You have buried yourself deeper when in 2013 you endorsed an antagonistic, rancorous, unqualified Lennox Linton as PM. That is when I say we fini bat!

    • February 4, 2017

      The fini bat started when this rogue gang posing as a government started to sell diplomatic passports to criminals and crooks all around the world…Know your history!!!Sabie is above board and deserves the title honourable gentleman!

  9. Sayitsnotso
    February 3, 2017

    In 17 years Dominica has seen no progress; just half finish projects. The educated and infulential big wits are given incentives for their votes; and the poor anduneducated are given a few hundred dollars, some plywood a few sheet of galvanize, some rum and plenty sewo for their vote; I’m sorry to say to the few upright and Lennox Linton theres no hope for your cause. Dominicans will keep Skerrit in power at their demise and the fact that most have relatives overseas they can depend on for some bread and water. I wish you would just leave them people to swim in their mess of hopelessness

    • D/can to de bone (F)
      February 4, 2017

      The people are happy with the government development so the are elected. Amen You are very bias to to say no progress in 17 yrs. You must be one of those bitter pill and maybe a blue boom boom fly

  10. Dominican by Birth
    February 3, 2017

    Are we missing the point here? I pray for my country. All I know is that there is a very dark cloud looming over the horizon and it will rain!! If it is proven that we allowed Iran;s Oil to pass through our country, someone will be joining Manuel Noriega soon. we need to stop the don;t care attitude and pay attention to International Trade Laws. There is always a paper trail guys,. we do not understand the implications of selling passports without proper due diligence, it is not all about the money guys. Have we realise that all the Caribbean Leaders have one thing in common? they have no clue how to sustain an Economy. Selling passports to criminals is no better than selling drugs, yet you will go to jail for 1oz of marijuana. they have missed the purpose, our kids are not innovative anymore, they have no idea how to sow goog seeds and enjoy the harvest. it is all about getting it quick!.pray my children pray. he does not have to resign, all we need to do look and listen.

  11. Stupes !
    February 3, 2017

    America is watching and listening silently in the background…
    I feel sorry for them..
    Donald Trump doh get their file on his desk yet :mrgreen: :!: :roll: :mrgreen:

    • Horton G
      February 4, 2017

      All those in America who want to over throw a democratically elected government, America will deport them back to the country they want to destroy so they will get a taste of what the people are getting when the UWP coup fails And when the coup is unsuccessful what then?

      Be careful what you asking for, you may just get it. Never turn your back on your country. Some countries do not like crooks.

  12. True Dominican
    February 3, 2017

    Garcon, Sabroche you went deep on Savarin there boy, if he haven’t awake up and smell the coffee, well, well, well.

    See it that way, your time to Shine again Savrin and come from beneath that lil boy, by saving your country. The ounas is on you Charles, show us you are a true leader.

    • Jon Jones
      February 3, 2017

      Maybe Skerritt put Savarin in to stop him turning against him. Time will tell on Mr Savarin.

  13. February 3, 2017

    When during the term of the UWP(1995-2000) there were all sorts allegation. money laundering, sale of passports to criminal, coruption in the offshore banking sector. All these allegations then is much of what I am hearing today, yet there was no call for the UWP or Edison James to resign, why? The UWP won the 1995 elections with a minority vote count so in terms of popular vote they did not have much clout. So it was no suprise that when elections were held the UWP lost. What if Skeritt is forced to resigns and still wins the next elections let us not kid ourselves, that is a very strong posibility?
    The operatives calling for the government to resign have no plan if Skeritt resigns, so one can safely assume that if Skeritt and his government resigns there will be chaos. Choas is the only result if Skeritt is forced out of office. Remember this is not 1979 when the DLP was in confusion, this DLP appears to be well organized, standing up to its critics and not remaining silent…

    • Vanessa
      March 1, 2017

      Not the same allegations now, there are hard facts now, so will and come again. What is happening now is well past allegations now.

  14. Jean Simpson
    February 3, 2017

    Sabaroche SEEM to forget PM Skerrit abandoned his party and went out on a limbe to campaign for Sabaroche in Colihaut ar the general elections of 2005? In that election PM Skerrit took on his party on behalf of Sabaroche. The party fielded another candidate to contest against Sabaroche. Sabaraoche in turn even as a minister of government, a man who is well liked by many in his community, very involved in his community, superlatively more qualified than the other candidate went on to lose the elections. What then do you have to offer the people of Dominica Mr. Sabaroche? A long winded lettr. Did “Blessings” teach you a few (I once considered our brotherhood to be the sincerest of trustworthiness and collaborative prudent decisions and transparent actions) quotable quotes?

    • Mental Case
      February 3, 2017

      Jean Simpson you have it all wrong….you can verify that with the person who received a call in Colihaut to be a know show…that person had direct orders from the head honcho himself…

    • Jon Jones
      February 3, 2017

      Are you saying the corruption and poor leadership should be put aside here? What is it that you are saying? Because of the past we should ignore what is happening now?

  15. Mental Case
    February 3, 2017

    Truth being told…

  16. February 3, 2017

    What take you so long you have so much hate in you for DLP. that you are so mad you don’t know to say just sit here in Houston and enjoy your little self

    • %
      February 3, 2017

      Now is the time to help Skerrit,but I am certain that you cant.

    • Vanessa
      March 1, 2017

      Wallace, so once people express their decent, is hate they hate somebody. Boy da has a very long way to go still

  17. February 3, 2017

    Now I see why the UWP had kicked you out of the Parliament. You acted like an idiot then, now you are acting like a bigger idiot.

  18. St joe massive
    February 3, 2017

    Sabaroche stay in Houston and listen to ur wife and behave ur self u have no shame we know ur kind

    • Mental Case
      February 3, 2017

      You know his kind..Do you know your kind? And yes he is ashamed ..ashamed of what our beloved country has become a country divided a haven for high profiled crooks and criminals…a country where if you speak against questionable dealings of the present regime and its numerous henchmen you are likely to be forcibly silenced…even receive threats on your life…the list goes on and on but it would not matter because your Eyes are Deaf and your Ears are Blind..
      Your prices of silver will soon spent..

  19. The Truth Be Told (Original)
    February 3, 2017

    Amazing when some people harbor hatred in their hearts and give unbecoming advice how they mention the Name of God. I noticed some are doing that. It is blasphemy.
    Your advice and suggestion did not come from God but from His enemy, the enemy of your (our) soul, Satan.
    You are on Linton’s side, a supporter This does not say much for you.
    So you think you and your words are perfect, intelligent and you know it all? So much for you. God knows what is in your heart. He knows the hypocrites. He knows those who contribute to disunity in the land.
    How many D/cans approve of your words?
    I would not pay you any attention, hypocrite.
    The Second Commandment: “Thou Shalt Not Take The Name of The Lord, Thy God in Vain. ” It is a grievous/mortal sin. Leave God out of your unloving mannerism!
    God disapproves of your words. Your words have no clout before him. Learn that and conform your will to the Will of God!
    For God’s sake! Get off the Prime Minister’s back!

  20. word
    February 2, 2017

    For those of you who continues to play blind just because of your personal gain. one of those days the benefits that you receive will hunt you. because when it rains it rains one very ones house. Continue to divert and lose focus one of those days when the heat is release, you all will ask for help and will not get. Wicked set of people.
    A well said statement of intelligence some of you trying to criticize . GO Ahead ! Time will Tell.

  21. Save Da
    February 2, 2017

    Well written, well said! Kudos to you Mr. Sabroache. Let’s see if Severin has a conscience, & a voice.

  22. Just Passing Through
    February 2, 2017

    What is the PM doing that anyone would want him to resign? Sabaroche who would you want to replace the PM and his DLP Government. Do you remember what Mamo told Freedomites? Never UWP again!! You fail Mamo.

    In your time wasn’t the UWP that lied on Mamo and the DFP with the Gonsalves Bugging Case? Have you forgotten that? Is that what an Honest Party with integrity does?

    In your time can you remember what the UWP Speaker did to you? When I hear UWP members speak about Madame Speaker, You Sabie comes to mind?

    Some might see your letter as caring but you must remember Mamo’s advice, you should have been with the DLP and help develop the country instead of help destroy DA. You know within yourself that the Prime Minister is doing very well for Dominica. You allowed the UWP to messed you and the DFP up. If the UWP wants to be the government again, they should do it the legitimate way; contest a General Election. Forcing themselves on the voters will not work.

  23. One big family. I love my country
    February 2, 2017

    Lord help our country and protect us from all these politicians. Every 5 yrs election is called, electorates vote for their gov’t. It is the choice of the people. These people who are instigating violence is that what u teach your children? I do not see how i would put anyone instigating violence to govern a country. Mr Linton humble yourself. If it is God’s will you become prime minister, your turn will come. If it is not there is nothing anybody can do. Remember GOD is in charge, he knows all and sees all. Dominicans we need to be more prayerful. Lord so many people want to be incharge, the power is in your hand.

  24. Not Me Alone
    February 2, 2017

    Brilliant letter Sabbie! Your letter has really raised my eyebrow as it reminded me why I supported and voted the DFP from 1975 to 2005, because to us, Freedom was about a vision for a better Dominica for all Dominicans. Your letter shows true patriotism and true friendship, as you did all you could to bring back a friend on track who has really lost his way.
    I only have two observations:
    First to DNO: DNO this letter should remain at the top for at least a week so that all Dominicans in all walks of life could read and digest. As of the time of my comment it is third down. We the patriots would be happy if you would kindly take it back to the top and leave it there for a week

    To Mr. Hubert Sabaroche: Sir why did it take you so long to put out such a brilliant letter? yes better late than never but I feel this type of letter should have been there 6 months ago.
    Thank you Sir

  25. World's Moistest Jheri Curl
    February 2, 2017

    I do not understand what he is saying about Edward Lambert and Vanoulst John-Charles.

  26. Danziger
    February 2, 2017

    He came by the BALLOTS he will leave by the BALLOTS thats what I Anne Henry Danziger say. Im not afraid of my SHADOW. Se SERPENT LA SA ka sortie 1PAR 1 oh la zorts té ye, qui moun zorts ye, ban de hip allez teaway LASSEA en zey zorts avan zorts eceyé teaway en zey les zorts ca kay fer zorts bien, pasque zorts mayretea sa sitoo. Tan qui moun ki kay PARLEUR ou pa honte.

  27. Righteous
    February 2, 2017

    “We collaborated and shared knowledge, understanding, and experiences for more than 50 years. I once considered our brotherhood to be the sincerest of trustworthiness and collaborative prudent decisions and transparent actions.” I respect Sabie but my question to you sir is: Did you actually send that letter to Charles? Also what happened to the sincere brotherhood and trustworthiness?

    We all Love Dominica!

  28. February 2, 2017

    sabie i welcome that letter but it is people such as you who created this deadly monster.

  29. JJ
    February 2, 2017

    Thank you sir .. I want more of Dominica elites to speak out!

    • indira Ghandi
      February 2, 2017

      Thank you Sabie.
      Dominica needs more Dominicans to speak out.

  30. concerned Dominican
    February 2, 2017

    Mr. Sabroache
    You sound a little bitter If I should say so myself. I am unclear what you are trying to say by putting vanoulst Jno Charles name in a braket) Do not stand behind your computer come forward and put on your big boy pants. That is why you are not an elected official not because you have dignity and you did not take a bride it is because your were a very weak politician, that is why Dame Eugenia Charles had you in the back drop of the DFP.
    Give it a rest Freedom did its time and this party as we see crumbled because of weak politicians like you and your kind.

    • Papa Dom
      February 2, 2017

      You are such a fool! Charles saverin was the leader when DFP met it’s demise , so if anyone is/was weak then it is he. Once DFP had assumed power severin’s true nature was revealed and that greedy, selfish and arrogant nature is what has allowed him to accept to be the president of Dominica today and and become an apologist for skerritt.

    • February 2, 2017

      Are you really a concerned Dominican?Well, well.What are concerned Dominican you are, you are.

    • RastarMarn
      February 2, 2017

      Waw you must have missed the parts so let me copy and paste them here so you can read them again:

      Apart from known personal and other deceptions, recapitulate on two of PM Skerrit’s explicit and covert manifestations with implications for integrity, transparency, and ethical values in the governance of the country.

      PM Skerrit and Ambassador Henderson betrayed PM Roosevelt Douglas with explicit threats demanding Ministerial positions.

      PM Skerrit covertly held meetings with Chinese Government personnel in Barbados without the expressed knowledge of PM Pierre Charles and the Cabinet of Government Ministers.

      After ten years, the manifestation of corruption that I envisioned gradually unfolded in Dominica and elsewhere among operatives representing the labour Party led by Prime Minister Skeritt.

      “Facts are statements that are indisputable truths”,,,

      How concerned are you???

    • ittasi 4 life
      February 3, 2017

      Miss the word is bribe not bride

      • Me
        February 3, 2017

        I know, I know but what if you were to bribe the bride? How salacious that could be.

  31. Mouche Miel
    February 2, 2017

    I wrote my first piece/post since 1:30 pm lol wrote another subject it is still awaiting what ever Your comment is awaiting moderation in other words awaiting a legal scan. I often wonder!
    I know this joke about 3 guys who were visiting a city like in the old days in Europe the towns closed at 6:00 PM and opened at 6:00 am. The entrances were locked. # guys were late and locked out . One was an alcoholic, the other used needles for his drug and last the marijuana smoker.
    Being locked out the rum man said lets break down the !!!!!!( explicit). The acid head /needle man said lets float thru the key hole. The Grass man said U 2 are crazy. let’s sit and wait until tomorrow.
    Tim et Al I would prefer a grass vice. I am awaiting the moderation till tomorrow.

  32. a villager
    February 2, 2017

    mr Sabroache have you forgotten that Skerritt do not respect the laws of Dominica.and that he already say Dominica is not a real country. al the ministers are of the same opinion.

  33. Mouche Miel
    February 2, 2017

    The countersuit filed in Los Angeles Superior Court by The Management Group comes about two weeks after Depp sued the company alleging it grossly mismanaged his earnings.

    The lawsuit said Depp paid more than $75 million to buy and maintain 14 homes, including a French chateau and a chain of islands in the Bahamas.
    This morning ,amidst the politically inflamed situation here on island I took time out (as always to watch cable TV channel7/ABC. They were talk about Johnny Depp’s monthly expenses.$2,000,000.00 with $30k
    spent on wine. Depp also spent heavily to buy a 150-foot yacht, fly on private jets and cultivate collections of fine art and Hollywood memorabilia requiring 12 storage facilities . Most of us know who he is. He made a movie part of which was filmed here at Hamsted beach. Pirates of the Caribbean.
    So those local pirates must have know of his lifestyle and are copying it.

  34. Rev. Patricia Bernsetin, DD
    February 2, 2017

    The Time is NOW
    ——————-

    People of Dominica, the time has come to show your solidarity for your country and to protect it from sinking into an abyss from which probably will not recover.

    This is the time for a peaceful protest of NON CO-OPERATION. Civil servants, public service contractors, opposition MPs, citizens and residents of Dominica, refuse peacefully to co-operate with this regime. Help each other and stand with each other in your opposition to the Skerrit regime.

    There must be no violence, or threat of it as either will play into their hands. Just peaceful NON CO-OPERATION as a regime can only operate if the popular mass co-operate/ agree to its rule. Once that is gone, the regime is forced to stop.

    This is what happened in India when British rule was rejected. This is what happened in Czechoslovakia when the Slovaks gained freedom and independence from their Czech rulers.

    This is the only way.

    May God be with you and may he forever bless…

    • JOSH SHAW
      February 2, 2017

      now isnt time for peace now is time for war. once they say war im there!

    • RastarMarn
      February 2, 2017

      Yes Mam all well and good but there is something called a “Cabal”: a secret political clique or faction,,,

    • The Truth Be Told (Original)
      February 3, 2017

      Reverend, eh? Who are you and what do you know? If you are only reading, comprehend what is going on. Be open-minded.
      You should know when people protest, it may not be peaceful. Somehow protests attract the unruly and chaos ensue.
      Cease your advice. What you can do is to fervently pray for Dominica. This is what all Dominicans should do instead of criticisms, inciting trouble and creating disunity.
      God is pleased with fervent prayers. He is patient. In time He will do what He has to do. No one can force his hand. The views of the opposition are not really the word of God nor is He pleased with them for they advocate division.
      God is a God of peace and unity. To advocate otherwise displeases Him.

      • Papa Dom
        February 5, 2017

        And you view is correct? How do you know what the word of God is? Please do not represent yourself as someone who is connected to God cause your nonsense here proves otherwise

    • February 3, 2017

      Once God grants me life, I SHALL be present!

    • D/can to de bone (F)
      February 4, 2017

      READ THAT …When during the term of the UWP(1995-2000) there were all sorts allegation. money laundering, sale of passports to criminal, coruption in the offshore banking sector. All these allegations then is much of what I am hearing today, yet there was no call for the UWP or Edison James to resign, why? The UWP won the 1995 elections with a minority vote count so in terms of popular vote they did not have much clout. So it was no suprise that when elections were held the UWP lost. What if Skeritt is forced to resigns and still wins the next elections let us not kid ourselves, that is a very strong posibility?
      The operatives calling for the government to resign have no plan if Skeritt resigns, so one can safely assume that if Skeritt and his government resigns there will be chaos. Choas is the only result if Skeritt is forced out of office. Remember this is not 1979 when the DLP was in confusion, this DLP appears to be well organized, standing up to its critics and not remaining si

  35. lapawol
    February 2, 2017

    was about time the veteran politicians begin to say a few words.. good job sir

  36. queenzy
    February 2, 2017

    Mr. sabaroche i must say , the people in your community didn’t vote for u the went for an independent candidate , what give u the right to think u can just tell the prime minister to resign, you don’t even live in this country whats that all about.

    please dont come and do like u care about this country , u are just mad they kicked you out of government no disrespect u never helped a bit

    • Driver
      February 2, 2017

      Sabie, how quickly people forget. After your sacrifices, you are being reminded that you no longer live here(a UWP) requirement for citizenship, unless you support them, at least. And now the accusation that you never helped. SAD!

    • In spirited
      February 2, 2017

      How about the people who don’t live here but received tickets and money to come to vote? How did they help? Funny to make derogatory statements to and about someone and then say ” no disrespect”!

    • The Truth Be Told (Original)
      February 3, 2017

      The gull of him. He is out of place and does not his place.

      • The Truth Be Told (Original)
        February 3, 2017

        “know”
        This system deliberately left out my word. Why, because I saved it and what I saved is correct. Now I know, on occasion, there is a problem with this system. Is someone scrutinizing what I type?
        My computer security told me that people can know what I do on-line. I will get this additional security.

  37. Looking
    February 2, 2017

    Before this thing escalates. If our leaders so love their countries respectively, they should humbly resign for the sake of peace. Because this thing is not going to get any better. Dominica is too politically polarized for the moment. This is not good for the future of the nature isle. I support the idea of having an interim government.

    • Driver
      February 2, 2017

      Do not force the PM to resign just so he can contest and win again. To be honest, the people have not yet turned against him. Now that people are aware of fake news, it might be a hard sell to oust him.

    • Just Passing Through
      February 2, 2017

      Looking; I guess you do not consider the UWP Parliamentarians as leaders because they are the first people I would ask to resign if there are to be any resignation.

      When the PM and his Government resign do any one of us, even supporters of the UWP see the Leader of the Opposition and the current UWP as being the Government of Dominica, when you yourself do not even see them as leaders?

      A small reminder, The UWP was in Power and they messed the country up so badly that they constitutionally removed after 4 1/2 years and you believe we should remove a hard working government to put one we know who cannot do the job?

      Dominicans are much smarter than that including some members of the UWP who love to have the Dominica Labour Party in Government for their future and that of our children.

    • The Truth Be Told (Original)
      February 3, 2017

      I am one who is not swayed by the ignorance of others and their ridiculous words.
      What has the PM done to Dominicans? You are overdoing it and exaggerating. People as you are never satisfied. Do I need to state that you think you will get a better PM? Some of you lack common sense and intelligence.
      You want that person who is called Lennox Linton? This will really be the demise of Dominica.
      You know the saying, “From the pot into the fire.”
      What I would like is for God to send His fire and brimstone on people as you who are ungrateful. This is what you deserve, God’s punishment.

      • Looking
        February 3, 2017

        If you had read carefully you would have understood what i said, \” They should humbly resign\”. I don\’t have anything against either. They both have their flaws. We should never be fooled by impressionist because we never know their true intentions. Only God knows. It is written that we should never show off when we do good. The opposition leader gets agitated too easily, one has to exercise patience as a leader. You all keep making people brainwash you all in thinking people are jealous of the PM. The communities are too polarized, the poor people are abused. You probably don\’t live in the poor communities. But we can\’t blame them because desperate peoplel do anything. Women sell their bodies etc. In our short history as an independent nation who has been a better PM. All have had their flaws. I strongly believe that some people have gotten themselves so deep in corruption that the their only chance of survival is remaining in power. One day they all will be just a…

      • rasta
        February 3, 2017

        @the truth be told: Please provide your views: How can a man spend 33 million to win an election yet he claim to be so loved? How can a man boost of so much money yet he cannot give public servant 1% increase? How can a man be seen in several photos with a known fugitive,Manafred, with two passport and claims his innocence?
        Do you understand the statement” show me your friend and I will tell you who you are,”
        How can a man have many ships registered in a country’s name and no citizens is aware of that?
        How can a man say that he is exercising financial prudence yet he gives a bajan company 18million to build a bridge from the same CBI money he says dominicans are benifiting from?
        God bless the wise men and women of Dominica!!!

  38. Runden
    February 2, 2017

    Well said sir.

  39. Erasmus B Black
    February 2, 2017

    It is said that life imitates art more than art imitates life. The Book, “How I became a Pirate” tells the story of a young man who accidentally joins up with a pirate band and learns the finer points about being a pirate including their vocabulary. He even dresses in their bloody red pirate garb complete with the black eye patch which causes him to see no evil, hear no evil. Interestingly the pirates are not very fluent and they just don’t read , so before long, the man becomes the leader of the Pirates. Yo! Ho! Ho! and a bottle of rum. Raise the Jolly Roger.

    As a former follower of the Green Party, your article woke me up Mr Sabaroche. Thanks. .

  40. Run
    February 2, 2017

    Sabie don’t fool yourself, he’s part and parcel of the carbal, MEM Bette say MEM pwelle

  41. Gary
    February 2, 2017

    “My Faith in the Almighty God has influenced my conscience to communicate my deepest ethical judgement to share my profound thoughts.” hogwash, what at stake is your political beliefs. Why try to disguise your political beliefs referring it to your faith in Almighty God influencing your conscience to communicate such ethical judgement. Why would you question the integrity of a friend and political ally simple on political innuendos.Why would you want your friend to do your political bidding simply by what you believe to be correct and moral, this is just an attempt to satisfy your personal political vendetta against the PM

    The Dominica Labour Party was elected by the people of Dominica,why would you want The Government be replaced by Interim Government, when you have not given any facts and evidence to substantiate your case for such thing. Why do you think you can change The Government with such a open letter ignoring the wishes of the Dominican populace.

    • February 2, 2017

      Are you Dominica if you are you are very stupid and need some wisdom.You speak like a fool and you lack wisdom.Ask God for wisdom and He will give you some

      • Gary
        February 2, 2017

        Yes I’m a Dominican. Am I stupid simply because I express a view you don’t share. Do you know that you haven’t tell me why I’m stupid, simply saying such thing gives you no credibility. As to wisdom, this can be a difficult quality to define. Where do you get the authority to tell me where to seek wisdom.

      • The Truth Be Told (Original)
        February 3, 2017

        I would think you are the one who is stupid and lacks wisdom. You do not know what is good for you and for Dominica. Smarten up!!!

    • The Truth Be Told (Original)
      February 3, 2017

      Hogwash is correct. As if God spoke to him. God does not cause people to incite trouble. He is trying to push his views upon Dominicans to convince them. Of what? Only foolish Dominicans will pay him and his words any attention. I am not impressed with his words.

  42. Serene
    February 2, 2017

    This a deep well thought out letter. I am moved, I hope it will move Charles Savarin to live up to your expectations of him.

  43. 4progress
    February 2, 2017

    Mr Herbert Sabaroche…Thanks, I applaud your bravery for raising your head above the parapet…no doubt the the search lights and bullets will heading your way . Some might question the timing and validity your article, but we all know that the truth will reveal itself sooner or later.

    The fire should also be directed at his generals who know and can see whats going on, but are either afraid or complicit in coming forward. Instead we see article of supports coming from different DLP branches which is obviously written of by the same person, rather than parliamentary representative standing in front of their people and making their own statement relating the current serious issue ie. the CBI corruption. THEY NEED TO BE CALLED OUT.

    FOOD FOR THOUGHT

  44. DGS
    February 2, 2017

    Very conscientious words. I hope Mr. Savarin has a heart and will respond in kind.

    • Mouche Miel
      February 2, 2017

      DGS wrote .” I hope Mr. Savarin has a heart and will respond in kind.” He has a heart but not in good working condition. He might not be able to respond remember he could not speak? He may lose his voice conveniently again. He might be advised to do a De Gasson on us and take refuge in Tony’s gated community house in Florida B4 Trump extends his Ban on Passport pushing Caribbean islands.
      Most of these guys are Green card holders ,some have Canadian Blue cards after trading in their French passports. and they selling ours lol. look paradox!

    • The Truth Be Told (Original)
      February 3, 2017

      Everyone has an opinion. Not every opinion should be taken into account and seriously. This man is instigating disunity in Dominica and among Dominicans. He is not a sincere person.

  45. Peace
    February 2, 2017

    “President Savarin, my Faith in the Almighty God has influenced my conscience to communicate my deepest ethical judgement to share my profound thoughts. My sincerest and seemingly sound advice and expectation will hopefully, at this juncture of Dominica and the citizen’s predicament and adverse circumstances, not fall on deaf ears.” I’m yawning

    • winston warrington
      February 2, 2017

      It is ugly prose. I agree.

  46. Frank Talker
    February 2, 2017

    Put simply, It’s Time To Put Those Fellas Outside!

  47. The silent Observer
    February 2, 2017

    Well written!

    I join in solidarity with you and await the wise decision of the President to intervene at this point in time IN ENSURING that there is a commission of Inquiry put forth into the CBI program.

  48. “We faced the similar predicaments with the same Education Minister with you teaching at the DGS and I at the Marigot Government School (1970- 1971).”
    You may have been a competent teacher, knew how to teach, but he was so incompetent, and could not even understand the curriculum to teach from it, he was fired from the class room to a nonfunctional position at the then PWD.

    As a result of that he instigated the first civil war in our country in 1979, which lasted forty days and forty nights. There is no amount of reminiscing you can do or draw to the attention of that man Savarin that can cause him to speak out about corruption or anything illegal in the country, he is more concern of the millions he will make by the time his tenure is over!

    • Run
      February 3, 2017

      Thanks for the history lessons :lol: :-D

    • Jon Jones
      February 3, 2017

      I suspect your comments may prove to be true and time will tell but for the sake of Dominica, I really, really hope you are wrong and maybe Savarin can be cool with just one million instead :twisted:

  49. Joe
    February 2, 2017

    Sabbie for a big man and with all your knowledge and experience you don’t know our President is A CEREMONIAL President that only acts on ADVISE OF THE PRIME MINISTER in most cases??? You really join the DUNCE TEAM and see how foolish it got you!!!! SHAME ON YOU!!!!

    • Papa Dom
      February 2, 2017

      While that is true there are thing the president can do to demonstrate his love for country. For example he can demand that skerritt consults properly with the leader of the opposition when consultation is required. He does not have to appoint unsuitable person to position even if skerritt makes recommendations. So go away you dunce.

    • Anybody with commonsense knows that Savarin has no power, he is a tool of Skerrit, he signs documents when he is instructed to do so by Skerrit nevertheless, he do have his constitutional right to freedom of speech, he can indeed use it to speak out against the wrong, rather than supporting wrong and corruption.

  50. February 2, 2017

    Sabroach not to come in no smart way playing you so friends and like d president trying to put the PM out of office you in it with lenox? What you trying

  51. Shameless
    February 2, 2017

    Very very well said Sabi. DLP must go immediately.

    Assertive and my boots are tied and ready for the call!?

  52. August
    February 2, 2017

    U are a real patriotic Dominican I admire
    Your courage

  53. JBaptiste
    February 2, 2017

    Will he take heed? Not even if Christ wrote this piece. This administration is begging for civil disobedience.

  54. LifeandDeath
    February 2, 2017

    Savarin seems like he drank deep from that cup of red Kool Aid mixed by the young Punjab Doctor..it was revealed from very close sources to Mr. Savarin that he would refuse to put on a Blue shirt..as simple as the color blue he will not wear..so u think Savarin will summon courage to confront wrong in Dominica?
    Not after Skerrit serve him that red Kool Aid and put him to Chill in the White house..these fellas are hardened and far gone like boiled egg, can’t return to their original state of clear and conscious thought..
    They fear that they’ll lose these worldly comforts and for that they remain quiet while the whole country perish..
    Herbert you did well to refuse Skerrit offer from the beginning,

  55. February 2, 2017

    Sabroach go shake your bag where you sell your coal

    • February 2, 2017

      Tomtom are you one of those that benefit from that corrupt CBI program?Do u really care about DA? I guess not

  56. Oh Yes
    February 2, 2017

    It’s amazing what power can do! Thanks for getting to conscience of Charles Savarin, at least hopefully.

  57. February 2, 2017

    President Charles Savarin this is some one you know very well and is correct you cannot just sit back and see Dominica and Dominicans loosing confidence in the Government but especially the PM, stop pretending you don’t know or understand what is going on the Island. We are looking to you for some sort of action to help this situation from going any further.

  58. dayandnight vision
    February 2, 2017

    Really Sabie??? You have a short memory man?? You seem to have forgotten how you were treated by the UW)P that you are now trying to champion? Now you regurgitating? talk to the marine, don’t let the sailor hear you. Were it not for these UWPites you would be in a good job within the OECS. Remember is they that didn’t agree to support your nomination for that job? Just a reminder!!!!!!!

    • February 2, 2017

      Remember the truth is the truth

    • Jon Jones
      February 3, 2017

      I think he realises that the current state of Dominica is beyond partizan politics

  59. Isme
    February 2, 2017

    I have not come across a more sincere appeal to the decency (or what remains of it) of President Saverine. Mr. Sabroach has always displayed the highest level of political integrity. I am especially impressed with how he systematically chonologized the experiences/events that led both men to their present stations.
    A man often sings his own praise but in this case we recognise two men on a path…one appears to be blinded by personal glory and fame whiles the the other appears to be in disbelief….wondering where? oh where is the man he once knew, whose struggle was only for the development of Dominica?
    Mr. Saverine, YOU CAN DO IT!!!!! MAKE DOMINICA GREAT AGAIN

  60. Marcus Hill
    February 2, 2017

    Ebeh Sabi, you have espoir mal papai! Know that Angelo Charles Savarin is incorrigible!! !! A leopard never changes its spots!!

  61. BIG PETE
    February 2, 2017

    Sabaroche, you have been retired from politics, my advice to you is stay retired. you have been admired in the past, do not allow yourself to be drawn into this children maley.

  62. February 2, 2017

    Could Mr. Sabroach explain what the xxxxx he is talking about. What has Skeritt done that there is this desperate demand for him to be removed from office. What is the plan Mr. Sabroach? Instead of writing this rubish you could give us a detailed explanation with facts of the sins that Skeritt has committed. Not to repeat the unsubstantiated information of the UWP. Skeritt is by no means a perfect leader, but his continued stay in office should depend solely on what the people want. What is happening is that we now have a bunch of political elitist wanting to dictate to Dominicans when and how they must change leadership. Beside writing this rubish Mr. Sabroach tell us what your plan is, to pay workers on time to build infrastructure, attract foreign investment, reduce porverty and unemployment. You and your political elites only plan have one plan for Dominica, the removal from office of Skeritt. Once Skeritt is removed every thing in Dominica will be Utopian. .big joke!

    • February 2, 2017

      You need to get away from ur comp.You really don’t know what you are talking about. Are you one of those that benefit from the sale of our passports

  63. Onlooker
    February 2, 2017

    Well said Mr. Sabaroche! Kudos

  64. February 2, 2017

    Brilliantly written Mr Sabaroche as a positive thinking and true patriotic Dominican. I sincerely hope that our young people will find it within their intellectual realm to digest the gist of your message and help educate the less knowledgeable in this our blessed land; Thank you Sir.

  65. Shaka Zulu
    February 2, 2017

    Wisdom is a gift from above. As long as morals and sound values have no place in society good men will turn to evil deeds. Hate , jealousy, greed, envy, lust, lack of humility… are some of the demons that roam. I say no more.

  66. Cocern about my Passport status
    February 2, 2017

    Well said Mr. Sabroche; I applaud you for your bravery in speaking out for us all.

  67. Slumber
    February 2, 2017

    Mr. Sabroche, you are a man of integrity, Charles Savarin have already sold his soul . If he had a conscience or balls, he would not be up holding and tolerating all this wrong doing. He knows what is going on is wrong but he is afraid to talk because he sold out the very things he fought against.

    What PJ did was nothing compare to what this government have done and continues to do. No one in the DLP, has the back bone nor the testicular fortitude to stand up to skeritt and his band , so they continue to blame Lennox Linton for the quagmire they have found themselves in. They will do what ever they want but TIME is LONGER than TWINE

  68. Roger Burnett
    February 2, 2017

    With tongue in cheek, dare I suggest that the President’s rejoinder might be the alternative opening lines to “The Red Flag”.

    The working class can kiss my arse
    I’ve got the foreman’s job at last.

  69. SN
    February 2, 2017

    Sabbie, I understand the message you are trying to communicate, but it is apparent you did not re-read what you wrote because it is not clearly written. However, you are correct in calling on the President to function as he is supposed to.

    • The Truth Be Told (Original)
      February 3, 2017

      How is he not functioning? Has he done anything wrong to you and Dominica?

  70. KID ON THE BLOCK
    February 2, 2017

    Sabroche, You are a failure!

  71. Tj
    February 2, 2017

    Hon. Sabaroche it is men like with the proper information to step forward and provide us with the necessary guidance.

    This is our finest hour. CongratuLations! !

  72. SALAOP
    February 2, 2017

    History will ultimtely repeat itself

  73. Dominique
    February 2, 2017

    Charles Savarin famous word “Will Not Work” was hard everyday in Dominica, now these same people are defending corruption, SICKENING. Where are the Freedomites of the 70’s? “Will Not Work” should be posted all over Dominica and played on the radio every day, these people are shameful.

  74. johnjay
    February 2, 2017

    Good letter lets keep the fire burning. put the pressure on

    • Scrappy coco
      February 2, 2017

      Good letter from the worst and most unproductive politician that ever pass in dominica, ask mr sabroache if he could ever question the iron lady at any given time and ask for her resignation

      • February 2, 2017

        The iron lady was the best PM DA ever saw and when she was in the opposition she did what Linton is doing.

      • Vanessa
        March 1, 2017

        Scappy, was there reason to ask for mamo resignation? U practising what is called illogical or false reaspnimg

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