UPDATE: Isaac quits United Workers Party

Isaac says he’s tired of tribal politics

Parliamentary representative for the Roseau Central constituency, Joseph Isaac, has left the United Workers Party.

In a statement which he delivered at Windsor Park Sports Stadium on Wednesday morning , Isaac announced that he was leaving the UWP but would remain in parliament as an Independent member.

The Roseau Central MP attributed his decision to a desire to move away from “tribal” politics.

“Five years ago, when I took the decision to enter public life and three years ago when I took the oath of office as a member of parliament for the Roseau Central Constituency, I was committed on both occasions to work in the best interest of Roseau Central and Dominica. My mission in politics and public life has always been one of promoting the best interest of my country. From my every utterance whether in House of Assembly, in the media or the political platform, I’ve always advocated for the need for a more nationalistic approach instead of a partisan approach,” Isaac stated.

Describing himself as ninety-nine percent statesman and one percent politician, Isaac said he is strongly committed to the philosophy of Dominica first and everything else second. He said the advent of Tropical Storm Erika and the catastrophic damage of category five Hurricane Maria, has, in his mind, further cemented the need for a more nationalistic approach to politics in Dominica.

“I have consistently spoken against this practice of tribal politics because I saw little place for it in pre-Maria Dominica and there is absolutely no place for it, especially post-Maria where we find ourselves fighting for our survival in Dominica,” Isaac stressed. “There is no place for the politics of black and white. Instead, what we need is the unification where all ideas can contend.”

Isaac expressed his opposition to what he referred to as “politics of derision ” and “politics of hate” to the point, he said, where there cannot be a meeting of the minds.

“I have tried, ad nauseam, to persuade my party, the United Workers Party, that there is a wisdom in changing from the traditional opposition approach to politics and to adopt a more nationalistic approach – one in which the country comes first and everything comes second. I’ve tried selling the idea to the Leader, Executive, the General Council of the party but to no avail.”

He said he had also formally written to the leader of the party about his concerns.

“After much agitation, I have concluded that my party is diametrically opposed to this nationalistic philosophy. It is with a heavy heart, after much consultation with a number of my constituents and Dominicans in general, it would be better served in the interest of all concerned if I step away from the United Workers Party and pursue the interests of Roseau Central and Dominica as an independent member of Parliament,” Isaac declared.

Isaac contends that this decision will give him the freedom at all times to speak and act in the interest of the people of Roseau Central and to adopt positions in respect of government policies based on the merit of those policies.

“As an independent member of Parliament, I will be free to vote for and against policies of the government consistent with my philosophical belief and the impact of such policies on the people I serve,” the former UWP MP noted.

Isaac did not allow any questions from the news reporters who had been invited to the event.

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209 Comments

  1. Illegit Skerrit
    April 7, 2018

    Dominica needs to stop exporting the same goods it needs for its own people to countries that have more than us. We need to look after our own people without giving into colonisation from abroad.

  2. Music Producer
    April 6, 2018

    People in Dominica need to get a life! Politics are separating allu like Jamaica had it done to them, look how Jamaica is now…allu keep going :-? :-? :-?

  3. Bird eye view
    April 6, 2018

    Ask him what was he doing in St. Lucia with Rayburn Blackmoore and Dr. King. Boy Joseph you will soon know your fate with those people you have sold out your party too.

  4. Frank Talker
    April 5, 2018

    Forgive me if I sound antiquated, but I am not believing this to be a bona fide move by Isaac. I think this is a deliberate UWP strategy to get Isaac into the bowels of Skerrit’s Cabinet and government, to spy on them and report back to UWP. I believe that just before the next general elections, Isaac will revert to UWP.

    • UDOHREADYET
      April 5, 2018

      Did you read the article?
      did you understand what you read?
      Are you reading with an open mind to understand what is being said?

  5. River Street
    April 5, 2018

    Someone from the upper River Street area informed Skerrit of deceased Sister Maria the goat farmer.
    He used to walk up and down the upper River Street bellowing ” Never Change that Gov’t other wise you’ll starve”Issac may or may not remember that maybe he was a wee bite too young But he realize things are not good for him his bakery according to peepep/Austrie failed and his other buziness has a high fever. So deducing: he does not want to starve and there is the Sister maria mantra now in the hands of Skerrit.

  6. Truth Be Told
    April 5, 2018

    “There is no place for the politics of black and white. Instead, what we need is the unification where all ideas can contend.” Joseph Isaac, Member of Parliament for Roseau. Please say it as it is, we need to get away from the politics of Red and Blue!

  7. Roseau
    April 5, 2018

    on a point of order;

    I’m nominating hon Isaac as minister of nation building
    DUTIES; to fix all what you criticized in the past.
    EG. 1, remove the speaker
    2. pump more money into agriculture
    3. remove the police chief
    4, cut down on the number of ministers
    .5, free up DBS to the opposition
    6. campaign financing regulation
    THEN AND ONLY THEN I WILL VOTE YOU AGAIN

  8. Man bites dogs
    April 5, 2018

    Well done Mr Isaac, I have always wondered why are you wasting your time with that blue belly idiots so-called party and vagabonds, Now at last you have made the right decision,good luck and move on forward to better things.

    • Shut up Man Bite Dog, you think I did not read where you said I talking crap. Well since I am talking crap, and you said, you have always said that Dominica politics is tribal politics, can you define the term tribal politics, because I do not know what it is!

      If you have a definition, I suppose that definition would also cover tribal politics within the Labor Party, of which you are part of that savagery, that vindictive nasty labor party; don’t you think?

      Why do you believe you eat dog meat; could it be because you are a savage?

      Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahah!

  9. GeorgeO
    April 5, 2018

    Never heard of you.

  10. Red ants bite
    April 5, 2018

    It would be wise for uwp to sit down and listen to the video of Hon. Ian Douglas, do they could learn how to deal with unhappiness with leadership of their party because Ian was clearly unhappy with Pm. Skerrit but, he did not call press conference to tear him apart, he didn’t call the press to announce he going independent and he didn’t do anything thing to destroy his party’s chance of winning in the 2nd town. He simply exposed his concerns in a brilliant way yet said ” He was taking his blows for the sake of his party. In fact later he was on stage hugging and singing with that same Skerrit “We shall not be moved”. UWP called him hypocrite and weak but they should have learned from him. Isaac did the opposite of everything Ian did and yes, he might have destroyed uwp chance not just in Roseau Central but Nationwide. Folks is this the same Joseph Isaac that told the nation of who brandished gun in parliament and threatened him? Matt, play who the cap fits of Bob Marley…

  11. April 5, 2018

    You know looking at some of these comments prove to me that Dominicans are wicked hypocrites… you mean to tell me after 18 years under this government a government that claim to have brought this country forward where there is to this date .. a lack of job opportunity… hopelessness. .. a crippled economy… 18 bloody years under these people look at the state of roseau…the drains..look at the roads over the country. .. a hospital cannot be built in marigot close to the main airport? Tell me what have this government done to improve this country in this 18 years in office?? You peoplet that support this regime are sick people… 18 years under this administration and this peopletter have done nothing significant to improve people life! Look at roseau people vending all over the place clearly there are no jobs .. and this guy talking bout NEP? This have failed the peopl.. 18 freaking years under these currupt guys..
    Isacc could have waited after the election to go independent…

  12. Me
    April 5, 2018

    Clearly, a vote for Joseph Isaac is a vote for Roosevelt Skerrit in the next election and both know it. So it should be no surprise is Skerrit would indirectly finance Isaac’ s independent campaign. What devilish pact was made between them God only knows. To feign innocence even that could have been done through a third party.

    • UDOHREADYET
      April 5, 2018

      Do you know what an INDEPENDENT Parl Rep is? is a non affiliated member, he is not affiliated with a party, he can vote in either direction in parliamentary issues, he can also now vote in the interest of his constituents not his party!

    • Music Producer
      April 6, 2018

      @ Me, if there’s a pact between them, how comes god only knows? You mean to tell me they don’t even know themselves? 8-O 8-O 8-O

  13. April 5, 2018

    Follow your heart my young brother, this is not what we envisage as teenagers in the glorious days four corners activism. Dominica, is being destroyed for the lack of knowledge, empty talk changes nothing in politics, organization, mobilization, education is everything.

    • ur welder partner
      April 5, 2018

      Bob he was not around in those days. Maybe he was still being breast fed.
      See you’ve still a black power of the 70’s Ron moved on Wiltshire, ATHIE glen, neville Bowchers, etc etc have turned some have gone to the beyond some have taken up religion and Astaphan playing Black power advocate today lol so U can appreciate things have turned around.4 corners is a bygone. Opportunism(with human faces, gay freedom, money making is the order of this current times.
      Stevie Wonder said ” they living their lives in loss time paradise”How many of them are you & me.
      Trini step-up bro! Smell the coffee man. Out here they fraid Karl. you should know that well-caylpso of the 70’s. Today Karl is Skerro. lol Trini DA has become one big comess since your days out here.

  14. UDOHREADYET
    April 5, 2018

    He is a very smart man!
    His reasons are very well articulated, he has the mind of a statesman and seems to understand things in a broader perspective rather than the self gratifying attacks lesser men use to make themselves feel strong all the while they are powerless and frustrated.

    That is a fantastic and brave decision, done with wise council it seems.

    • Anonymous
      April 5, 2018

      Yes, he talks a lot and has many paper qualifications, as he does not tire of reminding us but all that does not make you a smart man Joseph. His impulsiveness will be his downfall. He has been played by the master puppeteer.

  15. “FET you are assuming UWP is capable of winning 10 seats. Should that be the case, an Independent candidate could gain a cabinet position in either Party he sides with. “(Winston Warrington).

    That may be true Warringtom; however, this man has left the UWP, so I do not see him siding with the UWP party in the near future. I believe he is likely to side with the Labor Party if the Labor Party wins!

    I believe he is now in jeopardy, because he I am sure do not know if the people who voted for him almost five years ago will render him the favor in the up coming election. That is his hope, I suspect he believes the UWP does not have a chance of winning, so he is preparing to jump ship assuming there is a tie, or the Labor party fall short he will jump on the Labor Party boat!

    That is a usual political ploy!

  16. Just a Regular Girl
    April 5, 2018

    When i heard that Isaac quit the UWP, i asked the messenger if he was sure then
    I Rushed on DNO to seefor my self, rolling in bed as i read the article :-D ,
    proud of the decision Isaac has finally made. Years now we have been discussing this decision.
    dont for once think this is a hasty choice.. after browsing through the differing opinions,
    Alot of you dont know this mans Strength.
    He is to Intelligent, too focused and too Educated. TOOO HUMBLE. and Self made.
    To follow Lennox Linton around as a puppy.
    Now where ever i travel i am a Blue Supporter.
    UWP is already dead, as much as i love my party. THEY are dead.
    and this killing process started with Timothy. Was crippled by a weak head like Linton.
    Joshua rubbed dirt in the wound and Isaac just Preserved himself with this decision.
    Skerrit has nothing to do with this.

    • Just a Regular Girl
      April 5, 2018

      Again I have always been a UWP supporter… but Roosevelt Skerrit is the best Politician in the history of Dominica. HE IS MISGUIDED YES> but there is no one more capable of bringing Dominica out of the hole that we are in right now…. but he has to want to do it. Skerrit has to want to make things good. and he is CAPABLE OF MAKING THE NATURE ISLAND GREAT, but he has to want it. and i may sound repetitive. but my only lack of faith i have in the Labour party is that they not interested in much else but to keep in power. If Isaac uses this step away from dead meat to be an influencer on the DLP and not to make his stomach GROW large.. then things would work out well.

      • UDOHREADYET
        April 6, 2018

        REGULAR GIRL… a country is not one man… its the responsibility of all the citizens in the country. A prime minister can only create the environment for progress by greasing the gears (so to speak) but the people have to actively participate to make the whole engine turn to move the country forward!

        Your expectation is like having only one person bringing income and buying groceries in a house and also expect the same person to cook, clean, repair the house, take out the garbage, pay the bills, feed you, give you allowance and educate you while you just want to sewo and watch TV then complain how hard your life is. Not you specifically, just an example of the level of entitlement Dominicans have these days.

    • Roseau Girl
      April 5, 2018

      I hope he does not jump from the port and into the fire. I would much rather follow like a puppy than be stepped on like a door mat. I hope this is not the case. Isaac is intelligent, but he is also arrogant, and if he intends to be in the same room giving orders or speaking out; he better think twice. In Roosevelt’s cabinet you just seat and shut up. Be commanded and do as Roosevelt says.

  17. Jonathan Y St Jean
    April 4, 2018

    The action of Joseph Isaac shows that he is a weak person.Let me explain what I’m saying.Knowing how corrupt the Labour party is before he joined the UWP he must know that the only way to rescue Dominica from this evil governance is not by one man but can only be done by a political party made of true patriots.Therefore if Joseph wants change for Dominica he would have remained in the UWP and utilize his political and other expertise to try and bring about change from within.In Joseph’s action I see a power hungry individual who is more interested in personal aggrandizement than so called fair politics.Joseph can you piont us to actions of Skerrit led Labour which is fair and honest and seeks to involve everyone?Therefore Joseph, all your public criticism of Skerritt and the Labour party was not sincere and genuine so you areweak and an opportunist in other words you have failed Dominica

  18. April 4, 2018

    I long to see the day when politicians in my country work together in the interest of the country’s development and not play party politics.
    In Dominica right now their is too much political division, Because something is proposed by the ruling Labor party, it is opposed by not only the opposition politicians but by every opposition supporter. That my friends is tribal politics as said by many above.
    if we continue on that path we will never see the development so desired by all of us.
    It is high time that we grow up and abandon this tribalism that has made Dominica less developed than our sister Islands.

    • Dominican
      April 6, 2018

      Mr. Isaac’s decision should be respected. It is his choice and he will have to live with the consequences. However calling himself an independent is a transparent ruse. It is abundantly clear now that he has joined forces with mr. Skerrit. Not facing his erstwhile supporters, who gave him his seat is cowardice and they must feel betrayed. I know a lot of people are very upset, and surpringly not only opposition supporters. I’m afraid there may be no real winners in this sordid saga.

  19. Y U running 4?
    April 4, 2018

    Boy don’t trust politicians you hear me. Joseph Isaac brought down himself like a little boy. if you wanted to wait from uwp you go head and quit with pride. But the way you did it boy??? Man you did not only a quit from what you referred to as “my party” but clearly your intention was to destroy the party, the same people that fought with you and defended you. You meant to harm your fellow brothers for your enemy and you will pay for that evil plot. To say you are independent is like saying Judas was independent when he betrayed Christ. You did not know politics was not about being nationalistic with your opponent? Look Denzil Douglas and pm Harris are before the St Kitts Court because of Dominica passport Skerrit dealt to him. Are they being nationalistic? Ur friend Skerrit is even a witness. Boy you joining Skerrit, Astaphan, Simmeon? Wow! You really nationalistic

    • Y U running 4?
      April 4, 2018

      Is the word nationalistic or egoistic? I think you meant 99.9% igoistic and .1% nationalistic, if all that.

    • D/can to de Bone(f)
      April 4, 2018

      your comment is rubbish

    • Me
      April 4, 2018

      Desperate men do desperate things.

    • I totally agree with you!

      It’s all about greed for money, he hope that the people who voted for the last time will do it again! He fail to realize that they may have voted for him because they are pro UWP, and only voted for him because he ran on a UWP Ballot; the people might reject him for the UWP candidate in the up coming election.

      A promise is a fools pleasure, whatever they promised him will never come to fruition, he may have ended his political career, and ambitions without knowing it!

    • The one and only.
      April 5, 2018

      I guess you must jealous…you wish you could role with the big red boys lol

  20. Crebd
    April 4, 2018

    Guys let us get serious .you know that it is only in Dominica
    That people are trying to bring down their country with all this
    Negative talk.
    How many of the members in the uwp have a job. They cannot create
    Jobs for themselves . how are they going to create one for you.
    How is Linton proposing to bring development to Dominica. What
    Solutions have he put forward besides negative talk. Dominicans
    Let’s get serious. Dominica is ours to build, let us stop the bickering
    And come together to build this country

    • viewsexpressed
      April 5, 2018

      Crebd…..have you got an suggestions as Dominica goes under the abyss with this labour clowns in government? For 18years in government these guys are worse than Maria is destroying our island Dominica. they are corrupt, incompetent and immature to hold any ministerial office in government.
      What kind of silly question is this about how many jobs UWP has created. Are you for real. The UWP is not in government, what the hell are you talking about. Go after Skerrit and his bunch if illiterate politicians. Skerrit must Go, he has destroyed Dominica, now he is singing the supper of a man who has jumped ship. for what he alone knows. I promise you Isaac that your name will be stained for ever under Skerrit.

    • Papa Dom
      April 5, 2018

      Spoken like a real fool. How many jobs has the “Labour Party” created? And how many did it create while in opposition?

  21. Real Talk
    April 4, 2018

    The ship is sinking and some of them rather to stay and perish slowly on it than to abandon the ship. The Workers Leader fail to admit when its good to say its good. Always there opposing everything. Some people not easily sway into foolishness for long, they know you can’t be just opposing all the time. This has turn into a Skerrit obsession. It certainly has come to a point where Linton needs an intervention.

  22. Omg
    April 4, 2018

    Shame on you guys.

  23. My little take
    April 4, 2018

    My friend be Joseph Isaac I have no problem with you decision. You are a big man and if it is good you will see it and if so too if it is bad . Personally speaking the way you did it was not wise because you never curse your friends to embrace your enemy. But as a supporter of good governance I think though painful, uwp must see that as a wake-up call. They need to rethink their strategy and embrace a national strategy if they want to win another election. They must understand that all constituencies are different and as such, they need to embrace and allow their candidates to embrace a strategy that will work for them in their constancy. The strategy that will work in Marigot is different from what will work in Roseau. It is like cricket where in one game you need 4 fast bowlers but according to the wicket you might have to play to spinners, just to win. I would like to see uep more on the ground and less time on radio. They should be busy knocking doors to sell their plan

    • My little take
      April 4, 2018

      As my party I would like to see them be more involved in the community socializing with people than to be on the radio talking. All now they should have been doing more of the 21 constituencies in 21 day strategy they adopted in 2013. You don’t have to wait until election is called to get busy working and visiting people. I would like to see them on the cricket ground, the football field, the rounders field, the Domino table playing games with villagers, like they did in ,2013. Get busy working guys and do less talking. I was happy with the way Mr. Linton handled the situation of Isaac today on the ” talk of the block” though I wished he had said nothing about the letter Joseph Isaac handed him. That is for family members and not for the public. In my opinion Mr Linton should not comment today at all. I hate the idea that Matt had him on first thing. Matt is a good man and an independent talkshow host, whose main interest is to keep his show hot and attractive. So be wise guys

  24. Plato
    April 4, 2018

    I am not sure I need to comment here as exactly what I say repeatedly is being manifested in a huge way. You all need to change this angry, constantly attacking attitude. It alienates, not invite people to come over. The very government you all are trying to change you are inadvertently strengthening them with this attitude.
    I could hear the hurt in Mr Linton and Blue Blue’s voice and justifiably so since any time someone feels betrayed it is painful. However, a refusal to change the party’s focus Will lead to more of those. To be forwarned is to be forearmed.

    • Channel 1
      April 4, 2018

      @Plato – Upon what basis are you making your claims that the UWP is alienating & not drawing people to its message? Because a man claims he is going to operate as an ‘independent’ – whatever that means – in the parliament?

      Since opinions don’t run the world, let’s examine the facts:

      – In the 2009 elections, the UWP got 12,660 votes; the Dominica Labour Party got 22,235 votes.

      – In the 2014 elections (Lennox first election as UWP leader), the UWP got 17,587 votes (an increase of 4927 votes whereas the DLP got 23,421 (an increase of 1186).

      2009 results – http://www.caribbeanelections.com/dm/elections/dm_results_2009.asp
      2014 results – http://www.caribbeanelections.com/dm/elections/dm_results_2014.asp

      Roosevelt Skerrit & his propaganda machinery knows that!!! Hence the reason for this concerted covert & overt campaign against Lennox Linton. These guys are absolutely terrified of that man called Lennox Linton.

      One does not launch nuclear missiles to ‘destroy’ a…

      • Channel 1
        April 4, 2018

        con’t…

        One does not launch nuclear missiles to ‘destroy’ a mere ant.

        Hold the fort UWP & Dominica’s next Prime Minister Lennox Linton. This too shall pass.

        To Joseph Isaac – About 2 weeks or so ago, you said on-air that you don’t know if Skerrit is corrupt but you know the government of Skerrit is corrupt. And you went on to list some examples of their corruption eg the bin bobol etc.

        Today, you say wha? Independent? Willing to work with dat same government to achieve climate resilience? :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

        If ah laff ah go pop!!!! What stroke of madness is dis boy!!!

        As Lennox Linton said in his 2018 New Year message – “…there will be no climate resilient Dominica in the absence of government of the people, by the people, for the people that is resilient to the destructive forces of corruption and incompetence.”
        https://dominicanewsonline.com/news/homepage/news/general/new-years-message-opposition-leader-lennox-linton/

      • April 5, 2018

        While it is true that the UWP increased its vote total in 2014 over 2009, it must also be noted that the party did not contest all 21 constituencies in 2009 they were only on the ballot in 17. The UWP contested all 21 constituencies in 2014 and that is one of the reasons for their increase vote total.

      • Plato
        April 5, 2018

        No one is launching missiles at the UWP. They are doing that themselves by the continuous pursuit of matters on which they make no headway. Additionally, the steadfast grip to the traditional opposition party role. It is impossible for a government to do nothing beneficial to the people in 18 years. Finally, I did mention that I continuously discuss this here so I am not going to repeat and write an essay for your sake. Have a great day. I’ve got work to do.

  25. Pioneer
    April 4, 2018

    He is independent? Yeah right! I take that with a grain of salt. We will know how independent he is after it is clarified who organized and sponsored the press conference. I mean you have free access to Q95 and you didn’t even contact them, in fact it was people on the opposite side that made the calls to announce your exit, but you independent? C’mon man quit the hypocrisy. And then the fact that you took no questions is a play right out of Skerritt’s book.
    Whether it’s a good move or not , time will tell. You have a right to leave but the manner in which it was done was rat like. Ego is a very dangerous thing. But it’s always up to the people to decide their own destiny. Politics in Dominica is not boring at all.

  26. Jayson
    April 4, 2018

    A bunch of politicians getting rich by pushing their parties agenda and many more retarded supporters, broke like a joke, waving colored flags like drunk gang members while their own country suffers.

    Isaac is doing exactly what the people elected him to do which is REPRESENT the people’s interests in parliament!

    • Toto
      April 6, 2018

      What Parliament Jayson? We have no parliament. When did they last meet my boy? And when they do Madame speaker cuts of your balls if you try to exercise you right to speak there unless your name is Skerrit. Even than Skerrit does not like it because nobody shoul question him. You think Joseph Isaac is free to speak now he has sold his soul to the devil?

  27. Workers
    April 4, 2018

    Probably we need to first have change within our party if we want a change of government.

  28. Ibo France
    April 4, 2018

    If you are really determined to bring about change to any organization, you stay inside and change minds by the powerful conviction of your arguments. Independent candidates, in the Caribbean, hardly ever get elected to parliament or have any meaningful influence on the governing or opposing parties. Mr. Isaac’s explanation for quitting the UWP seems hollow. Elections are just a stone throw away and he chooses the most inopportune time to betray his constituents and cause possible chaos in the party. Reading between the lines I sense sabotage. People can be induced to swallow anything, provided it is sufficiently seasoned with praise and promises.

    • prophet
      April 5, 2018

      who can change Lennox Linton? but god? Isaac do just right because knowing Isaac he likes to brag and have a strong will just like Linton and therefore Linton will not give someone else a listening ear much less to bring about the change. Lennox has a donkey brain he listens to no one with his arrogance. I am a member of that party but my leader is just as arrogant and rude as a donkey so let him not change his attitude and he will see who else will leave…

  29. bee on the pawisad
    April 4, 2018

    mr Isaac I honestly wish you well

    question; if u come to me for my vote to put you in office,
    I vote you into office, you claim to be my servant,

    WHEN DO YOU BECOME THE MASTER AND CAN MOVE FROM ME WHEN YOU FEEL LIKE

  30. Lead Singer
    April 4, 2018

    Isaac made a BIG mistake that he will regret for a while.. I believe he was led by Skerrit as a strategy to take Roseau Central from uwp. But they will not succeed at all!. He tried to put up under the van but he will only succeed in putting himself under the van. I don’t hate him and have nothing bad to say about him except to say that he made a serious political mistake. To me it’s like helping your known enemy to destroy your friends, even if you all had a little misunderstanding. He showed weakness and even made himself the mokery of the DLP. He spoke about being nationalistic but I don’t know of any two political parties that put nationalistic first. Even the labor candidates put their party first, according to Ian Douglas interview when he with his own mouth told us why Skerrit cannot be trusted but would put everything aside for party sake. Boss, you just confirmed that Skerrit’was right in St. Joseph when he called you a traitor and asked the laborites how they will call…

    • NUWP
      April 4, 2018

      This is just wat the man is saying you know. You all thinking is to narrow.

      I can tell you two more to leave this party who is lead by a man with absolutely no common sense controls by the old man who WANTS HIS SON THE TAKE OVER FROM THIS BLOCK HEADED MAN.

      Mark my words.

      Let me say a pleasant good day to S. JAMES.

      Read my lips

      • prophet
        April 5, 2018

        but is true, that’s what I said earlier as my party I know there is more to go. watch n wait…

    • April 4, 2018

      The answer is how many small business will get help thru him and that will tell you that he sole his sole for money to the PM, so he walk away from the people who elected him and for what everything that was so hard to come by is now going to come your way, I guess as the saying goes if you cannot beat them join them Isaac is what you call a forgetful Politian , we wish him well but at the end of the 2 remaining years we will see what the people of central Roseau will do at the voting boot . Just remember it’s not about any party it’s about the content of the man.

    • April 4, 2018

      Still all about power and who is right and who is wrong . What Isaac is saying is put country first. I heard the leader commenting on Isaac’s exit from the party, tried his best but could not help himself by going down that weary road of diplomatic passport, Gon Emanuel and a host of other worn out topics that got no traction during past elections.

      • Channel 1
        April 4, 2018

        @Anon – Weary road of speaking against wrong doing in society and government? But what I really reading dere nuh? Speaking against wrong doing is WHAAT? A worn out thing?

        A man’s house was burnt; the man died without seeing any justice for the crime committed against him and you call continued talking about the situation this man confronted a worn-out topic?

        Dis is what Dominica come to boy? Dis is the level of so-called ‘enlightened thinking’ we have in this so-called ‘era of modernization’? Dat is the values being passed on to children today?

        Well is best dem fellas just open up Stockfarm and set all prisoners free. Let anarchy reign.

  31. mine
    April 4, 2018

    Why you all are bashing the man with his decision of leaving the UWP, wish him luck in his endeavors. Sir the best of good luck we should respect you decision.

    • viewsexpressed
      April 4, 2018

      Rubbish,,, Dominica comes first. this is ill times, ridiculous, slap in our faces and an insult to democracy and good partisan. I am shocked by this mans behaviour. There seems to be no justification for this wild and useless move. Your strength is in numbers. Stay within and build and strengthen your party. If you are unable to work and strengthen your party, a great party with good leadership and people, how on earth are you able to work to develop our poverty stricken Dominica created by inlet Skerrit and his corrupt bubo Labour party. Is there you want to go.??

      • April 4, 2018

        He left because of people like who believe that once Skeritt and the DLP is out of office all Dominica problems will be over. Isaac knows better as he is not as brainwashed as you are. “A great party with good leadership?” You must be joking, this is the second elected member to exit the UWP in the past 3 months.

    • Channel 1
      April 4, 2018

      @mine – Luck? What’s that? There’s no such thing as luck.

      Respect is not some plastic trophy you just go about giving people just for the sake of giving. That cheapens the value of respect…..especially True respect.

      True respect is earned not demanded!!!

  32. Just looking
    April 4, 2018

    We accused the things that caused us Ham while it is we ourselves to be blamed. So always remember in life one should expect the unexpected.

  33. Full moon
    April 4, 2018

    Isaac does not like that KOUL WASH business.

  34. Ray
    April 4, 2018

    I like this.
    After a 10, 10 result at the general election…joseph Isaac will decide who he will govern for the next five. I think he will add his vote to the UWP 10.
    I sincerely pray for change in Dominica government and I believe that will come soon. Isaac will be a part of the change. UWP will bring the change.
    God bless Dominica.

  35. Full moon
    April 4, 2018

    Isaac does not like to throw stones (koul wash like rain eh !)

  36. UKDominican
    April 4, 2018

    The word nationalism puts the fear of Godin me. Hitler was a nazi (German abbreviation for national socialist) who was also a psychopath.
    I must hand it to Skerrit. Overnight he managed to divert attention away from the resurgence of the Gon Emmanuel and Stephen Isidore scandal. You can not tell me that he did not know of Joseph Isaacs decision and announcement before his own party did. Nobody is assigned the national stadium or receives the services of Cecil Josepnh and DBS without the blessing of the big ch else himself. Good luck Joseph if you think you are smarter than Skerrit but believe me, your goose is cooked.

    • KID ON THE BLOCK
      April 4, 2018

      Soon You will say is Skerrit that causing you to spew all that BS you talking/ writing.

      • UKDominican
        April 5, 2018

        Yyou know Kid, Skerrit is causing , me to spew alright, no, to vomit and believe me there are a lot of people who have a belly ache because of him.

  37. Willie
    April 4, 2018

    If Isaac was concerned about tribal politics he would have seen where tribal politics where tribal politics is practiced to the extreme
    There is something missing in this saga

    • April 4, 2018

      Money Money Money , Money !

  38. April 4, 2018

    while. u are free to chart your own course, your reasons don’t add up. You can vote yes or no on any issue if u feel it’s in the best interest of your constituency or country . party should not matter

    • Shaka Zulu
      April 4, 2018

      My exact sentiments. Some people think nationalistic is supporting one. The only nationalistic atitude should be under the flag and constitution and vote based on belief in what is best for constituency Within laws and co. This shows the maturity of our politicians to stand on principles ideals. Then again he is free to decide and thats ok but at the end of the day its the collective vote od the people.

  39. April 4, 2018

    One by one UWP, one by one! Kai poul kwazay!

    • Jokers
      April 4, 2018

      One by one, down de ship going, Lenox finish kill de party properly.

    • Hunter
      April 6, 2018

      I suspect Fontaine is next. remember the phots from China where LL asking Joshua to smileas if everything was great? What was his response according to the text photos?? Josha: “Garcon u thinkI in ur coshoniee nuh! Months later where is Joshua?
      Just like the other opportunist who changed from MND to DLP to UWP to Neo DLP to being with the russians closing law practice.
      In the 1995 election when asked if he would seek the AG sport.responded ina little high pitch voice like a little girl in a huge body “If the right honarable james sees it fit” Yrs later he accused the same Hon James of being a didctator.Those rotating commies from cafeteria commie to Russian capitalist gate keepers on island.

  40. April 4, 2018

    Maybe UWP will wake up after this one!

  41. The one and only.
    April 4, 2018

    Issac, I hope took notice of some people here. You made a choice and decided what’s best for you. People will turn on you simply because they Don’t agree with you.

    Some of these lazy morons here won’t set foot on the political platform but they complain against you. All the best to you!

  42. April 4, 2018

    UWP bulb getting dimmer by the day. It eh look too bright for them.

    • Same old same old
      April 4, 2018

      Well that’s very bad news for Dominica. Is Dominica they hurting and not UWP. That is his way of saying let’s continue with more of the same old same old.

      • The one and only.
        April 4, 2018

        How are they hurting Dominica?

      • April 4, 2018

        Beautiful comments because I believed all along the the Opposition party is and was always putting Dominica first and Isaac was part of that I listen to him on Q95 so what went wrong and why he refused to take questions and why he fooled the people by saying he will be an independence when he knew all along he was now part of the DLP, he didn’t have the respect of discussing his move with his constituency.. Supporters for democracy focus on the higher price and not about Isaac and his new party or his reason, Dominica and Dominicans need better and as long as the one man politician is in control Dominicans will go on suffering.

      • Tola laborite
        April 4, 2018

        U to stupid hurting dominica in what way ?

  43. April 4, 2018

    Anoda one goneee?? So tell me who is the problem.. I go give you a little hint, starts with an L!

    • Same old same old
      April 4, 2018

      Well the problem is not Lennox but rather greed, selfishness and lack of pride. Lennox was not the leader or part of the party when Loren Bannis left, did he? Lennox was not the leader or part of UWP when Julius Timothy left, was he? I have never seen a relationship where husband and wife agree on everything, have you? But because of commitment, pride and understanding, though they quareel every night, the wise ones look for ways to amend things. Quitters are losers no matter who it is.

      • Truth Hurts
        April 4, 2018

        People like you really hypocrite eh. I can maybe understand Loreen, but after J Timothy was backstabbed by the marigot gang after spending all his money on the party you dare fault the man for crossing? Over the past few weeks Matt and the likes of you were on a mission on Q to crucify Issaac just because he gave an interview which you all didn’t like, yet you have to gall to criticize the man! You guys are really sick and that is why you will continue to languish in opposition.

    • Hunter State college
      April 5, 2018

      Is this the willy Charles former ahfouahwee poto Eddo whose Business went under like the old Labourite Issac turn Blue
      Willy’s car parts failed when his party UWP was in office yet left for NJ/NY then betrayed a friend in Ny and skippped town like INSTRU for Miami

  44. Resiliance
    April 4, 2018

    Ezeikel Bazil next, all those we lost we getting tem back. keep Bawi and Marigot.

  45. Peace
    April 4, 2018

    Lennox Linton has become so obsessed with Roosevelt Skerritt that he is unable to think sensibly and logically. He should step aside as leader of the opposition and continue his “investigative journalism” … and notice that’s in quote. He is not a good leader!

  46. prophet for a profit
    April 4, 2018

    look i hear TimTim join uwp again

  47. prophet for a profit
    April 4, 2018

    Isaac was always a waste of time to me. since his days at DEXIA. anyway it is no loss to UWP, not like they were going to win this next election anyway. Like my comment or not, if you believed uwp would have won you are delusional. And i am NOT even a laborite. I dont even vote, but if i were to, it would not be for Joseph Isaac.

  48. winston warrington
    April 4, 2018

    At this period of reconstruction, Joe Isaac can make a more meaningful contribution to the country without being saddled with the burden of nefarious opposition. Without Dr Fontaine, there is no one left in the UWP to provide stability at the Executive level.

  49. Bernie
    April 4, 2018

    All it is isaac’s ego is talking. You could not take care of your constituency because of lack of money. Being an independent candidate it is not going to get better unless that is the way Skerrit is going to help your constituency under the table.

  50. Dishonesty is one of the worst thing in the world!

    For that guy to sit there talking about tribal politics is nothing more than convincing himself that he is is a very sick delusional individual. He would make more sense if he said that Roosevelt has promised him something which the UWP does not have to give.

    The idea is talk fart about tribal politics, claim to be running as an independent candidate, and if he wins as an independent candidate, if Roosevelt does not win a majority, he will simply declare himself a member of the labor party!

    That is a Charles Savarin, and that woman Barnes from Castle Bruce tactics, all the crap you are talking about working in the interest of the country is a lie, you are a liar, all you are doing is looking out for self, after the next election my words will be proved correct!

    But I assure you are wasting your time, you will not win as an independent candidate.

    • Let Me Conclude This:

      An independent candidate winning a seat in parliament is nothing more than a token in the parliament; he/she will talk a pile of garbage, but powerless to do anything for the people who voted for her/him.

      If he wins as an independent candidate, unless he becomes a puppet of the ruling party, he will never be able to accomplish anything for the people who elected him. He only have to take a “Que’ from the opposition in the House right now!

      The power is always in the hands of the ruling party, they decides who gets what, and when, and who gets nothing; the opposition, nor an independent representative do not have control over government money and cannot decide who gets anything significant. And that is the way it is in the Caribbean.

      It would be better for  the people in his constituency to vote Labor assuming they do not wish to vote for the UWP, but voting for him as an independent will be a waste of time!

      • Anonymous
        April 4, 2018

        Well, he could split the UWP vote in Roseau central and so make Skerrit’s party the winner in that constituency. I don’t know why Joseph Isaacwould want to do that but I’M sure he has his reasons but if he believes any promise Skerrit made he is fool.

      • winston warrington
        April 4, 2018

        FET you are assuming UWP is capable of winning 10 seats. Should that be the case, an Independent candidate could gain a cabinet position in either Party he sides with. As you know, Roseau being the seat of government , usually receives favorable treatment regardless of who wins Roseau Central. Good politicians move to the center during the decision making process and the role of Independent politician is always viewed as temporary in the western style Democratic system.

      • Man bites dogs
        April 4, 2018

        Francisco, you are talking crap big time, I have said before politice in Dominica is all about Tribal ,especially when it comes to Workers party, The blue belly party is all about tripe meaning stomach of a cow, Also Mr Isaac has a right to his opinion it’s none of your dam business you are out of order………

    • Engineer
      April 4, 2018

      Francisco, We are all entitled to our opinions. The truth about it is that if Isaac had not quit, you would be the quiet lamb. I personally think Mr Isaac made the right decision in seeing that he has no leadership. So in other to keep his seat in the next general election, leaving the UWP is the right way to go . What you fail to see is that Lennox is not a leader and he is destroying the UWP chances of winning the next general election.

      • Original Mahaut Man
        April 4, 2018

        You are absolutely right.

  51. Wrong is wrong
    April 4, 2018

    @ Babara Saunders I have been following ur comments on this site for years and you have always been criticizing Linton and uwp. To hear you say warned Isaac tells me that Isaac had some terrible advisors. I have been voting uwp all my life and I do have a right to criticize them. Yet I didn’t criticize Joseph. What I criticized is his decision to join an evil dictator. You said he never said he joined Skerrit but if you understand the Bible you would realize that one doesn’t join evil when they sign a document or when they make an announcement but rather the actions they take for example 1 Corinthians 6:16
    16 What? know ye not that he which is joined to an harlot is one body? for two, saith he, shall be one flesh. Joseph did announce he joined Skerrit but clearly his actions suggest he is in bed with them

    • Barbara Saunders
      April 5, 2018

      And wrong is wrong

      I guess in this democracy it is a criminal offence to criticise the UWP and Linton? Perhaps only you and your cohorts have that right? I have listened to unrelenting public criticisms and terrible accusations and allegations against government officials and private citizens for over a decade and I gather you didn’t think there was anything wrong with that?

  52. Your Loss brother
    April 4, 2018

    This is good , You are making space for a more Competent candidate, It’s your Loss brother.
    Your Replacement is already decided.
    This will not affect the UWP

  53. Dominican
    April 4, 2018

    Call A Spade a Spade, We need a Judge in Parliament Stand Strong and Call Wrong Wrong and Call Right RIGHT stand out there and LOOK Observe and Be fair, You will be Respected

  54. MR DOMINICA
    April 4, 2018

    To me this is a walk from left to right looking for a pay day like miss castle bruce now at the U N the new mr A C S, and the former rep for mahaut who stated that he did not run for election to be in opposition after loosing . Then we have the man living at the 17million dollar mansion who deserted his lifelong membership in the freedom party .This proves that when politicians come making promises at election time they should be asked what are your personal expectations ? you tell me what you plan for me that’s nice but tell me your reasons other than looking for a government ministry for a paycheck and free travel ?

    • April 4, 2018

      Cry cry baby :cry: :cry: :cry:

  55. LifeandDeath
    April 4, 2018

    Wish Isaac well. His timing was the worse part. Not when he knows elections right around the corner. Not everyone can take the pressure still and that is Why Lennox is indeed an admirable Dominican.
    I just can’t wait to see Isaac be a nationalist and make a difference in Dominica. Hope he has thought this through thoroughly. Does he feel confident enough to win without campaigning or campaign on his own??
    Politics is not an easy road but let’s keep hope that good moral principles will continue to permeate those who make the sacrifice for national benefit.

  56. April 4, 2018

    I totally respect this man’s decision. Isaac was all the way in with worker’s party. We do not know what he does. He cannot function effectively with them, and they will not change their views or even consider different scopes…So why stay? If he disagrees he is taunted and ridiculed by UWP supporters, if he does not support his leader’s claims he is lambasted, if he says nothing, he is criticized. The man has come to a point where he is most uncomfortable with the UWP’s members and supporters that he has to leave. He is moving on to actually help the nation. UWP is stunting his growth as an emerging leader and immobilizing his ability to do well for his constituents and Dominicans on a whole. Respect the man’s decision to be independent and just wish him well.

  57. April 4, 2018

    This is some big news. In Lennox, you have a selfish leader, a narcissistic male chauvinist swine who has belittled our people, especially women. He has proven to us time and time again that he is unfit to lead his own party, much less for our country. Who can put their trust in that man?

    I am happy that you have opened your eyes and I’m proud that you have made such a bold step in your political career. Any right thinking person who has analyzed the political scene, can tell you that Linton and the UWP’s upper echelon are crippling their party’s position. With them, they are dragging down good men and women. The sooner the others open their eyes, the better.

    Isaac, you are worth more than UWP’s hateful politics, do it for your people, do it for your country!

  58. Shameless
    April 4, 2018

    Mr. Issac, I have lost all respect for you as a politician. What a disappointment to Roseau constituents and Dca by extension!!

    Apparently you seem not to understand the very unity you spoke about. For unity to be real, a team must stand the severest strain without breaking. You apparently want things done your way and not necessarily from a ‘team perspective”. Sadly, you have just made your initial intentions very clear by crossing over to labor under the temporary guise of being “independent”.

    Your recent ramblings to the media gave us all a hint that you were ready to jump ship so it will be easy to collect some crumbs after all. Independent you are NOT so carry on my friend for only god knows best. Be reminded that what is in the dark MUST come to light and it is already surfacing………just remember that people talk 8) . Let the games begin..

    Assertive like the rod of Moses! :twisted: :twisted: :twisted:

    • The one and only.
      April 4, 2018

      Oh for God sake give the guy break, if you’re so pissed go run for his position

    • April 4, 2018

      His recent ramblings gave a hint that he was about to jump ship, it was also a hint that he had stop drinking the blue cool aid or had ran out of supplies. Without blue cool aid he could see clearly and his only option was to abandon a rotting ship.

    • Gary
      April 4, 2018

      When you say quote, “For unity to be real, a team must stand the severest strain without breaking.” really, is that how you believe unity can be achieved successfully in a political setting, such a fantasy on your part, I’m not surprised of such nonsense coming from you. You are right when you say quote “Be reminded that what is in the dark MUST come to light and it is already surfacing.” What we are seeing unfolding is the self-destruction of The UWP.

  59. April 4, 2018

    This is a good move. The UWP have nothing to offer, you are a talented and educated individual with vision to see this country do better. They have tried on numerous occasions to silence you because you don’t support certain ideals. It is time to move on from those wicked people. It is their loss and Dominica’s gain!

    • April 4, 2018

      I ‘m going to differ with you on some points I ask how many business does Mister have and how many people works for him and how does he pay them, how much did he agree too of the money that was suppose to go towards the farmers, and isn’t he a farmer also how many people work for him there, And wasn’t it sometime last week he sided with the Government to take the money for Farmers and put it towards rebuilding the roads, He said he step away from the UWP and become an Independent member, remem ber he said he meet with the PM offering his services, but his words are far fetch,. Mister is well educated but he is using the very same tactic of his friend the PM, mister is just as damaging and I say to the people use your head he will get you building materials and other stuff for the real party he belongs to and that’s DLP forget about his nonsense about being Independent he’s all for himself.

    • Jim Dean
      April 4, 2018

      Forget about UWP. Are we in Dominica content with saying that our current prime minister is the only human being that can move this country forward? And giving his track record, good or bad, you are ready to continue the status quo?

  60. Ahfuahwi
    April 4, 2018

    I cannot believe that Lennox Linton is still carrying on the same form of degraded politics in our tiny island of 40000 people for the most. There has to be a new approach for the opposition. There needs to be meeting of the minds. There needs to be innovation. Labourites are potential voters for uwp!!! .. There needs to be change in the way things are done. Somebody said something once in joke … but I’m beginning to believe it’s real. They said that Skerrit is paying Lennox Linton under the table to carry on with politics the way that he does. What you think???

    • Peace
      April 4, 2018

      That makes sense! Insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting a different result. I just thought Linton was insane. :-D
      Now I know.

  61. Truth Hurts
    April 4, 2018

    This latest development, coupled with the recent massive losses for like-minded opposition parties in Grenada and Antigua doesn’t order well for the UWP nor its fanatical support base who fail to see that their current tactics are not working in their best interest as far as their goal to capture power from the DLP in the next elections. Surely I would like to believe that there are still brave, intelligent members of that party who can rise above the noise of the fanatical base on Q95 and social media to put an end to the political decline of the UWP and get it positioned to take up office. The first order of business in this regard I humbly believe would be to get rid of the current political leader and elect a younger, more inspiring individual to lead the party into the next elections. Trust me, Skerrit would start to tremble in his boots and in a very short time the party will begin to see instant results re new supporters coming accross to the party. Trust me on that’!

    • Dominican to bone
      April 4, 2018

      U will not skerrit Mr Isaac is smarter than u fools he see he’s with the wrong crowd..

    • Willie
      April 4, 2018

      If you dislike uWP so much why are you so full of advice to make them win?

  62. Bee
    April 4, 2018

    According to my sister. Purging is good for the party. Better he quit now than embarrass the party later! this may be good… I refuse to be perturbed. At least I am trying to….

  63. i retiring from politics too
    April 4, 2018

    mem bet mem pwell :lol: :lol: :lol: this goes to show how low a man can go for his pocket on the pretense that he loves his country when in fact he loves his pocket more

  64. Ahfuahwi
    April 4, 2018

    I agree with you bro. You did the right thing.

    • April 4, 2018

      Isaac is not an Independent he is a member of the DLP if you don’t know I would say to you to look over the Parliamentry system of West Minister it’s a right said and a left said, the Government and th Opposition so where will the leader of the House place Isaac,, Isaac cross the floor he just didn’t say he is moving to the DLP party but that’s what it is, the man feels the people of Dominica a stupid they are blind with all the goodies they are getting the facts means nothing they believe in lies and will continue believing in it,, Dominicans should listen to the 9 year old grand daughter of Dr. Martin Luther Jr when she said to the people around the globe Enough Is Enough, Dominica enough is enough.

  65. It's my damn business
    April 4, 2018

    First it was Loren Bannis, then it was Julius Timothy, then it was Shanks of Bawi, then it was Joshua Francis and now Joseph Isaac. Are you guys really serious? Do you guys even pray before rushing to take selfish decisions? Those evil spirits of Skerrit’ really seems to be working on us boy. I mean election s so close and the opposition is in so much disarray with the in and out attitude of Joshua, the uncertainty sorrunding Thompson and now the child like behavior of Joseph Isaac. Oh shate man

    • Dominican to bone
      April 4, 2018

      All they’re seeing Lenox will make them go to jail he know love for nothing get smart .

    • The one and only.
      April 4, 2018

      Lol hahahahaha…cry baby…

    • The one and only.
      April 4, 2018

      What evil spirits? Have you seen something paranormal following skeritt, you got any proof he relies on evil? Please share your evidence you seem to know a lot about skeritt

      • It's my damn business
        April 4, 2018

        No the one and only. He doesn’t really on evil HE IS EVIL ask hell. That’s why he will continue to build but everything he builds keeps falling down before his very eyes and, that’s why Dominica will go nowhere as long as he is Pm. You know that, I know that, he knows that, we all know that even if we try to defend it. It is a proven FACT!!!

    • April 4, 2018

      Selfishness is when you only begging for money for yourself, like begging to get money to pay your bills…..

    • The one and only.
      April 4, 2018

      Ok hmmm…and I suppose you would the Holy man himself Mr.Linton to take over to spread his holiness and make Doninica thrive?
      I suppose because you don’t like skeritt’s decision I guess that makes it ok to call someone evil..lol

  66. Michael
    April 4, 2018

    Issac, you talking ….. What kind of politics you think Labour is playing? Nationalitic politics, my foot! You don’t even seem to understand the meaning of the word nationalism.

  67. April 4, 2018

    I wouldn’t be so hard on him . Maybe that’s a way of getting out of the political arena . You know by him going independent he will not win, As a matter of fact he will split the votes and the labor party will easily win that sit. Anyway sir remember if you see wrong and you condone it for monetary reasons the punishment that the almighty will land of you will be twice as much. Best of luck.

  68. J.John Charles
    April 4, 2018

    Correction…with Dominica’s vote

  69. J.John Charles
    April 4, 2018

    As I said some 3 weeks ago,after 4 victories of the DLP no one in their right mind can truthfully say “I am satisfied we Dominica’s development under Labour” At the same time UWP IS no alternative.So what is left? The DFP.

    • April 4, 2018

      What is needed is for UWP and Freedom to come together and join both parties to defeat DLP in the up coming election Dominica and Dominicans need directions and Isaac and PM cannot give it.

      • Man bites dogs
        April 4, 2018

        @ JANJ, Ha ha ha said the clown, that Marigot boy would never agree to that crap.

    • viewsexpressed
      April 4, 2018

      UWP is credible, honest decent with good professionals who have Dominica’s interest at heart. With its well established professionals. Skerrit is a failure and a hopeless politician who should not be in government.
      There is a strong trusted Team UWP we must promote to change Dominica back to some level of decency towards development.
      This Skerrit corrupt Labour government has failed us and turned our people to beggars and in deep poverty. They must Go. Skerrit must Go.. he is danger to Dominica. His acolytes are all traitors and fleecing the treasurer of the little that we have in there.

      • The one and only.
        April 5, 2018

        If he is such a danger, what have you done to try and stop him?

  70. KID ON THE BLOCK
    April 4, 2018

    The HARDER THEY COME the HARDER THEY FALL!
    Six minus two leaves ? = ?
    UWP must act fast before it’s too late.

  71. ??
    April 4, 2018

    Too late to crossover because Robbie is the guy for Roseau Central. Good Luck Issac. Unfortunately, you spent too much time following the blind.

    • viewsexpressed
      April 4, 2018

      This must be a blind person who wrote this nonsense. No wonder his name is questionable like Skerrit. ????????

  72. Ibo France
    April 4, 2018

    Mr. Isaac has a moral obligation to his constituents and Dominicans at large to comprehensively and with distinct clarity explain the reason(s) for abandoning the party that greatly assisted him to become an elected parliamentarian. If there are genuine issues of irreconcilable differences between and the leadership or direction of the party, let them be known now rather than later. The people’s future, the country’s future could be jeopardized by the arbitrary decision of one individual. Was this done because of genuine reasons and concerns or for strictly selfish motives? The country waits with bated breath for your fullest explanation.

    • Barbara Saunders
      April 4, 2018

      Ibo France
      I find his explanation, particularly his attempts to deal with his concerns internally quite acceptable.

      Even I and many others who are not associated with his party have been saying the same things on this site, that their strategy is not working but they are too busy cursing out people to take an inward look.

      • viewsexpressed
        April 4, 2018

        Rubbish…absolute rubbish…..

  73. Full moon
    April 4, 2018

    Isaac Baptiste next

    • Hope
      April 4, 2018

      Interesting! Hmmmm……he has so much to offer and so little opportunity to do so…..hmm

  74. Annoyed
    April 4, 2018

    Why would you all call him a traitor. He has a vision for his country he does not want to join the DLP and clearly had issues with UWP so he chose to be independent. So you guys rather he stay in a party where his ideas and opinions are being stifled or take a brave step for the betterment of his constituents and go independent.

    If he fails that’s him but i feel that calling him a traitor is rather ignorant. What we now have to ask ourselves what deeper issues are happening in UWP that 2 members who actually won their seats left within a short period of time? Is it a issue with their leader or is that they have realized that they are fighting a losing battle with the DLP administration.

  75. Barbara Saunders
    April 4, 2018

    Mr. Isaac
    Everyone has to be guided by their conscience. I only hope you are prepared for the venom and accusations of who bought you and who didn’t buy you because that is the only logic that your erstwhile kindred seem to know.

    Rather than heed your warnings from inside as you have revealed in your press conference, they will continue down the path of hatred and destruction Maria or no Maria rather than make an about turn.

    Remember the treatment of Joshua Francis when he appeared to have been an inconvenience. I shall pray for you my brother cause you gonna get it. Remember the years of mauvais lang have now become a way of life for some in this country. it has been perfected and it seems the more negative your personality the better you can fit in. Having chosen a different path, I hope you are strong enough for the whiplash my brother.

  76. Ibo France
    April 4, 2018

    Why is it that the Opposition keeps injuring the party with self-inflicted wounds? This is a most opportune time for them to show their mettle , galvanize public opinion, and get one of the most underperforming and corrupt governments in the history of the Caribbean, out of office. Instead of coalescing around the party’s agenda and taking the burning issues to the public, one hears about resignation from the party of one of its own parliamentary members. The Opposition needs to make their presence felt among the electors by vigorously agitating for better especially for the working poor and the marginalized in society. Make a case for the teachers and nurses who live in subtle poverty, for the many who are unemployed and don’t know where their next meal coming from, for the bona fide farmers who are deliberately deprived of access to grants because of their political affiliation, and the country as a whole, from the embarrassment meted out to it by this most inept regime.

    • Barbara Saunders
      April 4, 2018

      Ibo France
      While they are at it they should also make a case for:
      What they would be doing differently.
      What exactly other than generalisations they would be doing as a government and how, to provide jobs for the working poor and marginalised? This is light of the fact that a number of them have been unable to provide jobs for themselves and seem to be relying solely on tax payers’ parliamentary salaries.
      How would they raise monies to run the country and bring about social and economic development minus CBI and handouts from the International community etc.

  77. A past UWPite
    April 4, 2018

    A smart man don’t want to stay behind. He is working for the people. He knows he cannot win skerro. Good move Mr Isaac. Remove urself from this frustration.

  78. KID ON THE BLOCK
    April 4, 2018

    Oh boy! Think everybody stupid?! Two gone, who is next?
    We do need NO TRIBAL WAR and you are so right.
    I applaud you sir FOR GETTIG OUT OF THAT RAT RACE PARTY. You are a man of balls. Stand up for your right and don’t be a puppet to a WORK IN PROGRESS NOVICE. One that sees nothing other than to criticize and destroy as his only contribution to country.
    Those BLUE belly rats that just see things at face value will explode but Ani bayo LOVE.
    There are those in the same camp you were in that see and know it but THEY are scared. They know WELL under the present leadership of the opposition PARTY there will never be the slightest chance, yet they are silent fearing of getting their head burst. Joseph, FEAR NO MORE, You have done the honorable thing for yourself and country by getting out of that RAT RACE. Expect your blows form Matt and his callers on Q95 but .. ANI BA YO LOVE.

  79. April 4, 2018

    This is what you calll love ❤️ ? ? for self
    And not for country

  80. Dominican Passports
    April 4, 2018

    Knew it was coming, mr was always one foot in one foot out, going to laborite functions and ting. :lol: :lol: UWP losing all they elected members, who next? Linton :-?

    • April 4, 2018

      Labourite functions? Are you sure he was not attending the Government of the Commonwealth of Dominica’s functions? You people are too petty! And that is why some of you will reach nowhere!

    • Dominican to bone
      April 4, 2018

      No his not he have more backing to do ???

  81. jihan
    April 4, 2018

    Dominica is doomed,politics and hate has consumed this once lovely country.What happens here anymore will be no surprise.Isaac your a good speaker i hope you were not bought by Skerrit.hope is for the better and not for the worst.

  82. Watching
    April 4, 2018

    Poltician are in for one thing to enrich themselves. Isaac following the money so he can get his 10000 for agriculture, his small business money. The man has lots of debt so he go to where he can get money. Greed, never liked mister, voted uwp to get rid of the corrupt skeritt not because I was a fan of issaac. Norris prevost now that was a man with integrity. Bye Issac good riddance

    • Barbara Saunders
      April 4, 2018

      Yes Norris Prevost was a man of integrity. Perhaps that is why you have not heard a word from him in the last two years. did you notice? He obviously cannot come out in public and oppose the style and behaviour of his party so he has simply shut his mouth.

      Watchdog what do you think eh?

  83. Preacher
    April 4, 2018

    UWP are losers under the leadership of Lennox Linton

  84. My little take
    April 4, 2018

    All hope of a better Dominica is now gone. We don’t seem to have any conscience or balls left, as everyone seems to be after their one interest. Goodbye Dominica and best of luck. Thank you Dominica for raising me but, sadly, you’ve left me stranded at a time I really needed you Dominica. I’m done with you Dominica because all hope seems lost at this time

    • KID ON THE BLOCK
      April 4, 2018

      Dominica NICE but is the people!
      Since that WORK IN PROGRESS NOVICE took over the leadership of the Opposition Party, politics have become a TRIBAL WAR in Dominica. Is only War and rumors of WAR… Just listen to his tone of speech! Oh boy! What a rat race.

    • John Jay
      April 4, 2018

      You are so right here is what I think of this Isaac.
      1. He is in all for himself.
      2. As Skerrit told him he is lazy and he failed his business in Portsmouth and Roseau. Now he want Skerrit to help him when they don’t need him cuz the govt has enough seat.
      3. Why didn’t he spoke to the party before taking this move and he never invited Q95 to the press conference.
      4. He was never one of us the GRASSHOPPER. Labour will never give you what you want because your constituency has never voted for labour and it can’t swing because of you shame Isaac. Judas.

      • Barbara Saunders
        April 4, 2018

        John Jay

        Typical uninformed bitter supporter. The man’s presentation is right above here and he said he spoke to his party and even wrote the leader on their style and strategy to no avail.

        According to him that is the reason why he is stepping out of the party. Also you all must stop spreading propaganda. I heard Matt with my own ears this afternoon confirming that Q95 was indeed invited to the press conference.

  85. Jack Sprat
    April 4, 2018

    Eh beh look it!!

  86. still blue
    April 4, 2018

    wish u all the best in your political endeavors.

  87. Real!!!!!!
    April 4, 2018

    Isaac I know you are a man of principle and some level of brilliance. Therefore I hope you ready to play a clever but difficult POKER game with the DLP GOVT who’s Motto is ” Some must Eat All ” and come up with a winning hand in the best interest of ALL the people.

    Don’t overplay your hand-:)…..as you made be heading to political suicide.

    Remember you are now an Independent.

  88. Vweý
    April 4, 2018

    Then split the votes to then run to dominica labour party but u will get it hard

  89. April 4, 2018

    Hmn look marge these guys are traitors. … traitor to the people of Dominica. .. u can’t tell me that we are fighting against this evil regime and u leaving the United workers party…

    • April 4, 2018

      What evil regime? That is what you have been brainwashed to believe, if this is an evil regime so were all the regimes before. Isaac was inside the bowels of the UWP so he knows more than most of us. But again people like you will only believe what serves your bias politics.

    • Smh
      April 4, 2018

      He never said he was joining the regime you mentioned? When will our people learn to think critically?

    • da will be back
      April 4, 2018

      he saw the light when will you see it wp is not a party for the people

    • Dominican to bone
      April 4, 2018

      Yes his running from evil can’t u see foolish.

    • The one and only.
      April 4, 2018

      Traitor to the ppl of Doninica? Are you st****???
      So if he suppose to bow down to ppl like you?
      If you TRUELY believe team red is evil why don’t you take your holy bible and take down that evil?
      You come down on someone because they choose to leave but look at you? Just sit there and complain and pointing fingers.
      Get off your lazy a** and take out that so called “evil”
      Come on QUOTAR, issac left, step up take his place be the person take down evil, see what it’s like to be in his shoes.

  90. Property
    April 4, 2018

    I don’t consider him a traitor. He didn’t even join the labour party. Why stay in a party he disagrees with. I’ll vote for you again Mr. Issac. I voted for you based on your views, not based on your political party

    • My little take
      April 4, 2018

      I respect the man’s decision as Joseph Isaac alone would know what is on his heart. One thing though his annocement surely confirms that we have a lot of problems in Dominica and the bad thing is, we don’t know who to trust. Ive heard Joseph criticize Skerrit and the DLP several times before Maria and to see him swallow all his vomit and joined the evil team is clearly a statement of helplessness

  91. Preacher
    April 4, 2018

    Welcome my friend you are a man with sense
    Still disappointed you should have just cross over
    Anyway you are almost there
    Welcome to the winnning party

    • It's my damn business
      April 4, 2018

      @ preacher I guess ur brother Judas was a preacher as well and for money, he betrayed the one he was preaching about, you remember that? I also remember that famous preacher that was on TV and radio preaching against fornication, adultery and abotion, only to find out later that he had two wives in his house and was guilty of everything he was preaching against for 7 long years. Your name tells me about you.

      • Barbara Saunders
        April 4, 2018

        It’s my damn business

        I also guess it is like Joshua Francis who was just on the radio talking about morality and values and how righteous he is and is led by the spirit. I guess it is also like the UWP who now see no wrong in Joshua after degrading and abusing him when it was convenient for them.
        I guess it is like the UWP who found that Denise Charles was as guilty as Ian Pinard by just having him on her campaign platform after he had resigned and admitted his shame and embarassment about the alleged incident. Joshua has now been whitewashed.

        None of them wear purple anymore and have purple ribbons on their vehicles because the outrage over the allegations was a convenience at the time. It is not now because they need Joshua.

        I could go on and on and that is why you all will go nowhere you all are too bold faced, no faced.
        Ever heard when you position your hand to point a finger four of them are pointing back at you?

  92. D/CAN TO DE Bone (f)
    April 4, 2018

    The MP has been a abused verbally be supporters for his straight talk of the party and Leadership

  93. Welcome Home!
    April 4, 2018

    Hello from the other side….we shall welcome you with open arms. …. Your resignation was anticipated a long time ago.

  94. Ba Yo Bwa!
    April 4, 2018

    Where are the UWPites on this one noh?

    • Ha
      April 4, 2018

      They dropped him like a hot one… the situation speaks for itself. $$$$$$ won him

  95. All Saints!
    April 4, 2018

    Plague by governmental oppression since becoming a Parliamentarian. Correct me if I’m wrong but isn’t it the same gentleman who disclosed on Q95FM a few weeks ago that he and Issac Baptiste was blocked by this government from landing a major job role, through a Grenadian multiplier? Today, he has deserted this mantra by “coining” a philosophy of fostering a new beginning of non-partisanship in Dominican politics.

    Gone in people today are the principles concerning the distinction between right and wrong or good and bad behaviour.

  96. Roseau Girl
    April 4, 2018

    Well!!! What a disappointment!!!!! What hurts most is that you stated that the UWP is into politics of hate!! Who is really preaching politics of hate! The other side speak so much politics of hate that they have lost all conscience. We want justice for GON Emanuel!!! Someone tried to incinerate an elderly couple in their homes one Christmas Morning…. and everything detail of the case was thrown in the wind….that is politics of hate!

    Only time will tell. Best wishes to you and your independence….for sure it will not take much time for you to be purchased like all the others. Shame on you.

    • April 4, 2018

      Roseau girl, you only listen to what you want to hear, tell me who is calling for the kidnapping of ministers children, who is saying that people will die if there is no electoral reform, who was looting and destroying people’s property in Roseau in February 2017. Which party is in bed SCL manufacturing lies against local citizens…..

      • April 4, 2018

        Well said Point!

        Sadly, this Roseau girl is too young or too ignorant to properly assess this matter. For nearly two decades the UWP have been preaching politics of hate. Their members have threatened officials of the government, their supporters have threatened supporters of other political parties. They have lashed out on numerous occasions! For years one man has been obsessed with another, taking every opportunity to tarnish his name. I could go on and on! And Roseau girl talking crap like that for us? Magway ça!

    • Barbara Saunders
      April 4, 2018

      Roseau girl

      Just listen very well to Q95 and ask yourself who has been preaching the politics of hate for nearly twenty years.

      • Roseau Girl
        April 4, 2018

        A member from the DLP came to Parliament with a gun!! That’s politics of hate. The PM publicly asked citizens to go to the faces of the opposition on planes, in their cars, on the streets, even at funerals to call them traitors. They have defended those who were involved in the arson on the home of GON Emanuel. They have delayed justice! That my friend is politics of hate…in words and deeds!!!

      • Jonathan Y St Jean
        April 4, 2018

        Barbara you should start listening to Kairi fm.Remember that Skerritt said Tony Ass-ta-phan speaks for him

      • Barbara Saunders
        April 7, 2018

        Actually Jonathan
        I listen to them too. The content of their programme is generally in response to what was said on Q95 and in defense of the government’s programmes. I do not necessarily agree all the time with Tony’s language because sometimes it is better not to respond to people in the same way they treat you.

        One thing I like about Kairi though, the hosts hardly quotes people on issues being discussed. He actually plays a recording of what the person said and then defends, responds, or gives his own piece of fire. So no allegations about what people were supposed to have said or done and they have a well-equipped archive it seems.

      • Barbara Saunders
        April 7, 2018

        Roseau girl
        Re the member coming to parliament with a gun, I do not agree with that as there should be some screening of people entering parliament but Roseau girl you forgot what was happening on that day or around that time? Let me remind you. The UWP supporters were camped outside the parliament and I think you will agree that they are not the most peaceful or civil crowd.

        Yes, the PM should not have made that comment given his position. I believe He was responding to another onslaught on Dominica in the international community by those whom you seem to think are operating in Dominica’s best interest.

        I am not sure who “they” defended in the GON Emanuel case and how they did so. I usually refrain from making allegations that I cannot substantiate or repeat loose statements that have no basis in fact.

        Thing is, I could list a litany of factual events and public statements which would leave no doubt in your mind as to who the hatemongerers are but no space.

  97. Wrong is wrong
    April 4, 2018

    I respect the man’s decision as Joseph Isaac alone would know what is on his heart. One thing though his annocement surely confirms that we have a lot of problems in Dominica and the bad thing is, we don’t know who to trust. Ive heard Joseph criticize Skerrit and the DLP several times before Maria and to see him swallow all his vomit and joined the evil team is clearly a statement of helplessness

    • Barbara Saunders
      April 4, 2018

      Wrong is wrong

      Just as I warned Isaac. Where did he say he is joining the “evil team”. Clearly we do not think that there are people who really love their country more than they hate Skerrit. I am prepared to give him the benefit of the doubt until he proves that he had an ulterior motive for his move.

      I think I heard him say that he will be opposing what he thinks is not good and co-operating with that is good. So many mature oppositions do this. Jamaica, Barbados and perhaps more have examples of government and opposition working together in social partnership in certain situations for the good of the country.

      I guess the difference is that they have not made it their resolution in life to see the destruction of the government even if it means destroying their country to obtain that objective.

      • da will be back
        April 4, 2018

        lol you real look to me something you did not get LL must go!!

      • River Street
        April 5, 2018

        Someone from the upper River Street area informed Skerrit of deceased Sister Maria the goat farmer.
        He used to walk up and down the upper River Street bellowing ” Never Change that Gov’t other wise you’ll starve”Issac may or may not remember that maybe he was a wee bite too young But he realize things are not good for him his bakery according to peepep/Austrie failed and his other buziness has a high fever. So deducing: he does not want to starve and there is the Sister maria mantra now in the hands of Skerrit.

    • April 4, 2018

      That is the problem we have, in Dominica we can no longer have an honest disagreement. So what if he criticized Skeritt? Does that mean he can’t agree with Skeritt on something else.

    • da will be back
      April 4, 2018

      did he said he is with LL ? LL must go!!

  98. WAPAP
    April 4, 2018

    HMMM. Good move Sir.
    LL & UWP suck salt.
    Despite whats going on with the current administration, UWP has not convinced Dominicans nor given them a valid reason to vote them.

    • Barbara Saunders
      April 4, 2018

      Thank you WAPAP

      Some of us here have been trying to do these guys a favour by suggesting that they make an about turn in their strategy. What do we get? Cursing and derogatory comments and thumbs downs!

    • da will be back
      April 4, 2018

      that’s right LL must go what is he waiting for ?

  99. Rastalover
    April 4, 2018

    What a traitor,How can them man want better for country and doing them nonsense .selfish ……….

    • Deeone
      April 4, 2018

      Let’s not assume Workers would be better. Maybe this is the moment when independent thinking young men and women come together to form a party that this country deserves. I personally don’t like our two choices about now.

      • Pondering
        April 4, 2018

        You are so right. We may have to consider Freedom party to get them in the back seat where they need to reflect on their conscience. Give another party a chance.

      • Truth
        April 4, 2018

        Best comment yet!!! Let the revolution begin!!!!!

    • April 4, 2018

      What nonsense? Where is your sense of democracy? If he feels he is not living up to his standards as a member of the UWP, why should he stick with them when they stifle him? He is looking out for country, but I can see you looking out for party! Give the man a break.

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