A motion of no confidence in the Deputy Leader of the United Workers Party (UWP) is expected to be tabled at the party’s upcoming delegates’ conference.
The conference is to take place in Mahaut on April 24, and political leader Lennox Linton said on Thursday the conference will involve delegates “dealing with the matter of a resolution of no confidence in the Deputy Political Leader.”
“The political leader or the members of the National Executive have no authority to do anything with the position of Deputy Political Leader,” he stated at a press conference. “That authority is vested in the delegates and they will deal with it appropriately, whichever way they choose to deal with it on the 24th.”
The Deputy Political Leader of the UWP, Joshua Francis, has also been embroiled in controversy recently and Linton has already made it clear that resignation is the honourable thing to do.
Linton stated at the press conference that all attempts to meet with the Deputy Leader have failed.
“We have had numerous examples in the past six weeks where attempts have been made to meet with the Deputy and the Deputy have flatly refused, or has declined the invitation,” he explained. “We, as a group, have not met with the Deputy since the 29th of February (2016). We have had four regularly scheduled of the Executive Management Committee and the Deputy has not been available and has not attended those meetings.”
According to Linton it appears the Deputy Leader is is busy with other things.
“We all get busy with things sometimes, but the work of the party moves on,” he stated.
Linton also said he has spoken to the Deputy Leader on a few occasions.
“I was the one who took the initiative to invite him to my home on the 28th of February for discussion about what I had heard,” he explained. “We met subsequently on Monday the 29th in the meeting of the Executive Management Committee. The most recent conversation we had goes back to some time on Sunday, 6, March,” he said. “I left the country and was out of the country for two weeks shortly thereafter, but since my return, I have not spoken to Mr. Francis , either personally or on the phone.”
Linton gave reasons for not being in contact with the Deputy Leader since his return.
“The reasons for that are very simple; I am a human being and when people indicate to me that they need space to deal with whatever they need to deal with, I give them the space to do that, especially since I don’t want to be involved in one way shape or form on what people are trying busily and aggressively to involve me in,” he remarked.
Francis has already made it clear that he is not yet prepared to speak to the media.
you The political leader also need step down as well you was fund guilty for not telling the truth
This debate is very revealing about the nature of our people. It appears that the things we seem to despise on the left hand, we support them on the right hand because that’s the one we support or works in our favour. This country cannot move forward like this; the battle seems to be a losing one.
Dominicans need to learn to stand and be firm, not shifting or swaying with the wind based on whether it blows in their favour or not.
It also seem true that our people ‘worship’ their leaders failing to realize that our leaders are chosen by us. This land is not their estate or inheritance from their parents. Our leaders are not little gods walking about, they are normal men and women who willingly volunteered themselves to be of service TO US. NOT the other way around. SHAME on this country and those who jolly well understand this but allow bias to shade their moral judgment and principle.
Time changes and so do people.
Let us thank DNO and staff, especially the moderator who has the amount of work to moderate our comments, pro and con. I visualize it is a lot of work.
As for me, sometimes I have chores to perform as each one of you but I leave them to read the articles, comments and to provide my opinion, thinking, if they are not important, they will get done later, whenever that is.
I must inform you ever since I have been accessing DNO I look forward to accessing it for obvious reasons.
DNO has been patient with us. How many of us could cope with the number of comments, various ones and difference of opinions of every nature? Let us be thankful that we obtain this privilege.
Someone once told me, writing is a therapy. Isn’t it?
In the Diary of Anne Frank, April 5, 1944, she wrote: “I can shake off everything. If I write, my sorrows disappear, my courage is reborn.” Writing does that.
Smile, Jesus loves us! Lucky us!
Hey folks! I love a good argument, pro and con.
Allow others to voice their opinion and their truth without insulting them and throwing mapwee to them and making innuendos.
Our Lord Jesus Christ, Our King, Savior, Master and Just Judge taught us: “Live by the Golden Rule.” Therefore, do not do to others what you do not want them to do to you. OK!
We are all Dominicans. It is impossible that we could ever have the identical opinion. This is what makes life interesting. Otherwise it would be a dull world.
Christianity and maturity dictate that we should be free to agree or disagree amicably, without being enemies.
Therefore, from now on, state your opinion clearly and allow others to do likewise. According to your comments and response, you will receive one. Maybe thumbs up or thumbs down, the latter some people love to do even though what is stated is sensible.
As Our Lord also taught us: “Love one another.”
God bless all of you.
Joshua all the way
When de minister was asked to resign he didn’t fight against pm his boss.
He hasn’t been proven guilty. ……yet he resigned as a minister.
No one tried to encourage him to resist resignation since he hasn’t been proven guilty.
De boss tell de man he have to resign.
Lennox did not demand de guy’s resignation.
On the other hand de delegates are requesting the uwp parl rep resignation.
De political leaders is not forcing the gentleman resignation.
If de roseau south parl rep was on the other side of de fence and supremo lord demand his resignation none of this talk would still be going on.
Lennox probably could not ask for his resignation. Recall his attitude. Court case for libel and having to pay an exorbitant sum of money. Some people were calling for his resignation and also for Fontaine’s. This may account why Lennox did not enforce the resignation of the Deputy Leader.
Why else was Lennox not instrumental in doing so? Lennox is smarter than you think. He is playing for time and waiting for the D. Leader to voluntarily resign or be forced by other members of UWP as it is stated, a vote of no confidence. Lennox does not want to appear the bad man.
Dominica and Dominicans, sad to say, is witnessing, in their faces, right under their noses, a society quickly veering towards, embracing with open hands and hearts, that cultist mentality, subjugating all kinds of positive values, throwing of principles under the buses, protecting and defending all that is WRONG.
Who was arrested for the alleged sexual abuse of a minor? Mr. Linton? So it seems. The process is legit. Zero tolerance.
Was the act of sexual abuse committed, especially against a minor? alleged !!!!
But many have already forgotten about abominable sexual abuse act, forget about the minor who will be in pain for the rest of her life. Defending. protecting. Madness
Those who do not have real love for minors, those who do not care two hoots about sexual abuse of minors, now find it difficult to comprehend why the opposition is taking that admirable, principled stance.
Martin Luther’s stance against injustice was scorned by many.
Food for thought: If many adult women who are still alive in Dominica, dating back to previous years and as minors would lodge a complaint and Court case against men who abused and raped them, how many men, if still alive would not be in jail?
Some of those women did not have a future. All these led to their poverty and that of their children in Dominica.
There does not appear to be a statute of limitation in this case.
What a mess! A party is strong as his members. Election is not far away, look the members, insulting each other, calling each other all sorts of insulting language. Certain member is not available for comments, instead you don’t know where to find him all nonsense because he got an address. Lets us be childish for a moment; when you were in trouble I had to fork out money from my own pocket to help you and now I got myself in a bit of bother and you asking me to resign. The members are fully responsible for destroying UWP Party AMEN.
The member who asked for the resignation is correct,and if you are not EVIL,and DEVELISH,you will and should admit that….!!!It’s not all about winning an election.What about the child???Stop your hypocrisy.
The fact that this matter is even an item for discussion says a lot about our political, social and ethical maturity. Really???? Dominicans…. Really???? not to mention our critical thinking skills in this place. OMG!!!
Sometimes I wonder why the opposition even bother with this sorry excuse for what Dominican’s refer to as “politics”
I say… UWP should just forget about this political mess in this country, dissolve this party and leave this place to a one party state. Eventually….
I feel your frustration, but I am still trying.
I understand your frustration.
Politics will remain Politics, but when it gets dirty, one should fear the very P that starts the word.
It could be clean, which is the very best way to involve oneself in the practice, and whether it yields fruits by being honored, or it doesn’t, it is really an ease on the mental conscience.
I see no reason, really, why maters being conducted behind closed doors should be brought out in the open and made wash cloth on the street. If this is so, it only makes one distrust another. However, it is not that child pornography and abuse should be honored, but we should all examine ourselves to know that pride comes before a fall.
Every news article with a posted picture of Mr. Linton, I look at the man’s eyes and he always appear as that sorry person, wondering why he is fighting hard for a good cause for Dominica yet is not getting the support from ignorant and unlearned Dominicans.
why would PM Skerrit be the leader of a country and say he is trying to help Dominica.
Remember elections in Dominica from about 2005 are largely decided by overseas voters.Our voters list is the most bloated and DIRTIEST most likely in the world,Red Clinic Money is used as the tool to lure the poor to vote for corruption..So in short Dominica is a very corrupt country,and those that have plenty to hide will not give in easily…But Dominica belongs to US, not them alone..The Wheels of Justice Turns Slow but it Turns all the Same!!!!!
If the political leader or national executive cannot deal with the deputy leader resignation.why was there a this call For francis resignation from the party leadership.politicians usually create their problems and look for other people to blame.
Harlem loves Titiwee and we waiting to have d big meeting with that loving MP Joshua afta they kick out we will take u back inu new home with love….no Uwp. The Lapokabwit is waiting to celebrate the return of joshua ——-come back home .
Yeah, you love gun runners and drug dealer too, right? Go figure.
Stop being blind it’s not about Joshua if he wasn’t there his name wouldn’t be calling but it’s his party that is seen as turning there eyes And what about the child so a you telling me that Joshua is above the law well if that’s so he is in the wrong party he should be in the DLP party with you all.
we will not be going delegates conference…..Lennox do you do. This is what you wanted to do all the time. The whole truth will come out behind the fake talk in some time soon. Push him in the pit still. Joshua was good for uwp and Dominica and we dealt with him as a dog. We have mashed up the Uwp due to pettiness and hate of Joshua but we will vote him again but not under the blues. The Joshua wooge is waiting because we voted him against George and that’s why Lennox hated him…Uwp can never win that seat again.
absolute rubbish……..
You are soooooosick? Do you have children? How could you distort the real issue like that?
So you rather the DLP keep thru it in your face whenever your party speak against sex against the children , so you will sit there to see the DLP put down your party, you a not a supporter t al all.
The blessed Dominica Labour Party propaganda machine has been, for several months now, attempting to manufacture a rift between the leader and deputy leader of the United Workers Party where none existed. They spoke of leadership struggles that had no basis in reality. There was a disgraced Judge/Politician in Trinidad that kept lending his voice to the propaganda trying to add fuel to the non-existent fire. A Mr. Volney, who bashed the Honourable Lennox Linton at every turn as a supposed advocate in pushing Mr. Francis to the leadership of a party he did not and does not support. Sounds ludicrous doesn’t it? Well, our esteemed leader Mr. Linton played right into their hands by making public the position of the party with regards to the SUGGESTED resignation of Mr. Francis. The party should have PRIVATELY continue to reach out to the Deputy Leader and if/when it becomes apparent that the Deputy Leader is not willing to cooperate with the party executives then…no confidence!
Labour of Love
At least, you are a fair supporter and you are very much on point. Why have a media blitz about what was said to the man, when he was called to whose home, what was told to him, he should do the honourable thing, then also publicly expect him to comply with whatever instructions, directions being given to him and then act surprised when he ignores you.
People just do not understand that their leaders cannot be always right in their approach to matters. The same people who insult and curse the people who support the Labour Leader no matter what, insist on doing the same thing with their Leader, no matter what. What’s the difference?
Jealousy is something else you know. Linton you have personal issues with Joshua and we all know this as a fact. Stop making up stories .Convicted by the PC in England and we’re still paying thousands of dollars libellous mouth money. Yet you still not quitting as head of uwp. What about DAAS GATE w? Why is Joshua being single out? I will follow Joshua and never will I vote Team DA again as long as LL stays at d helm
And that’s why I am on the PM side that Dominica is not a real country and it’s not because look how these people have made what Joshua did which have to do with a child and they forget that is the issue and make it a Lennox matter I just cant understand, in the mess of it all is a CHILD, for goodness sake people stop blaming Team D’ica for what the Deputy Leader have alleged to have done stop the nonsense people you are feeding into the DLP games…
PUT THE CHILDREN FIRST REGARDLESS IF YOU HAVE CHILDREN OR NOT, I CALL ON EVERYONE TO SEARCH YOUR HEARTS BEFOR MAKING COMMENTS THE CHILD IN QUESTION IS HURTING.
I think Mr. Francis has done himself irreparable political harm by his refusal to resign as Deputy Political Leader of the UWP.
In so doing, he is fighting on three fronts: 1) With his constituents who would be disappointed (in the majority), 2) with his party and 3)his own private issue.
It would have been best to concentrate on solving his private issue. Now it seems he has tarnished his political ambitions beyond repair and this is sad because he was a really promising politician who could have assisted the UWP to defeat this corrupt regime.
With Joshua out of the way after April 24, UWP will need someone, like an untainted Joshua, to support the Political Leader and who understands how Dominica politics (at its rawest state) works. The most likely choices are Mr. Joseph Isaac and Dr. Fontaine who are brilliant but, in my opinion, are not in Joshua’s league when it comes to understanding how the raw brass politics of campaigning to win seats and form the govt. works in…
Dominica is beautiful! So much to see and learn and enjoy. Having said that, there is also unhappy people putting it on themselves. We all can create, build and be successful, The third largest Island in the Caribbean with the smallest population, means the place is roomy and enough for everybody. You can earn money day, week or month. Dominicans overseas every man for himself and they do well. In Dominica they depend on others and get caught and left behind. Now the SAGA. The so called minors have permanent boyfriends, throw a sprat to catch a shark is not a game Mr. Francis would play for he knows better and stand his grounds, he is innocent and he choose to cross over to Labor, we will have a supersonic party, what power. Come on in the door is open. Frank & skerro,or skerro and Frank.could’nt be better.bravo
Caretaker educate yourself and check the facts before you speak. Dominica is not the third largest island in the Caribbean. One only has to think of Puerto Rico, Cuba, Jamaica, Hispaniola (Haiti and Dom Republic), not to mention our immediate neighbours Guadeloupe and Martinque. Dominica is the largest island in the English speaking windward group. Also, it does not have the smallest population. St.Kitts, for example has a population smaller than ours (55,000 at the last count in 2014). If one starts with incorrect facts, the rest of the assertionsw become questionable too.
The third largest island in the West Indies. Jamaica, Trinidad & Tobago and Dominica.
I always pride myself in knowing and stating that Dominica is the third largest in the West Indies. Some of these non-D/can nationals like to call our island, small.
However, I do agree with your views. I have read views of also UWP supporters. They feel that Francis may cross the floor to DLP. Not a bad idea if he is educated and has the aptitude and capability.
It is very clear in my mind, that Joshua Francis will not remain with the UWP, regardless of the court’s decision, pertaining to his situation. So Lennox should not waste his time forcing up about this; his desire will come freely.
What Mr. Francis is doing is going by the advice of his lawyer; since he is a lawyer himself –no wonder he is silent; Lennox is the worse person for him to speak with right now
I used to hear my mother say in patois: “two male crabs do not live in the same hole”. it is the same as saying the Joshua Francis and Lennox Linton cannot work together, they have a completely different ideology, not to mention attitude.
Elizabeth, Francis loyalty is to the “Party” and not Lennox Linton!
Lennox Linton is not the party, he is only an elected leader, elected by the party. If the party at this moment knows for a fact that Lennox has anything in his background that could cause political harm to the party, the other members of the party can call for a vote of no confidence in Linton and fire him too!
The problem is because some of you do not like Lennox, you are making it appear as if he is doing something wrong!
One way or the other there has to be a conclusion, and whether Francis is a lawyer or not! If he is convicted he can count his career as a lawyer over, because he will loose the trust of the people, and will have difficulties securing clients.
He might just as well submit himself to the consequences of the matter. And if he is acting on advise of his lawyer, that might me ram goat advise, and not actual legal advise!
“Lennox is not the party”
Well Telemaque, you tell that to Lennox, not me!
And there is no doubt that there is a great difference –pertaining to personality–between Lennox Linton and Joshua Francis; this has nothing to do with taking sides. That truth was made obvious at the first Parliament meeting–Joshua Francis is not in harmony with the decisions of Lennox Linton., there is no question about this.
And if Lennox feels he can make demands from PM Skerrit, expecting him to act IMMEDIATELY , are you saying that he is not the same with his fellow UWPite team?
If Lennox was standing with Joshua Francis, as his deputy, he would wait for the final decision; with the mouth he has, he would find ways to explain to his followers; they would accept whatever he said–nobody ain’t going to fool me; I have a mind of my own.
When Lennox made that speech pertaining to this conflict, he knew that Joshua was involved, that was his first condemnation.
When Lennox and his entourage walked out of Parliament during the PM’s speech (or was it the Speaker of the House?), MP Francis did not. I suppose this created a rift between Lennox and Francis. Lennox is not a forgiving person. Note how he has acted toward the PM. What has the PM done to him? It is all documented for readers to form their opinion about the unfairness and hatred of Lennox. He deserves a no confidence vote.
Finally:
Lennox is right: if he aided, and abated, and try to sweep this thing under the rug, and cover it up, he would be considered in my book to be as corrupted as me Almost Nearly Cousin Mountain Chicken Crapo Mentality Roosevelt Skerrit! In that view his efforts to expose corruption in the country would be hypocritical, and fake!
Thanks, Thanks much Francisco, well said.
I really need to know where is the morality of some Dominicans going about promoting blind loyalty.
It is Skerrit cannot do no wrong, …now Joshua cannot do no wrong..? Is this it. Is this what Dominica come to. Leblanc, Baron, Mamo, our sincere political leaders must be turning in their grave. Baron is not there yet and look what we doing.
God protect our children
This is more like it.. this are the comments that I expect from you.
Unbiased and to the point..
Mr Linton my prayers are with you. Don’t give up. Their ugly tartics is not going to work this time around .God don’t sleep. You will conquer. Mr Francis this is not right be who you use to be. Remain humble is your best bet. We know you are thinking of making a 360degrees turn its ok but just be man enough join who you want join.
Continuation:
The honorable Labor party minister it is alleged to have commit the same offense, he took the initiative, and stepped down as the minister of public works.
He did the honorable, and appropriate thing, in the event he is cleared of any inappropriate behavior he can return to his position in the government. How come you all are not focusing on him, and Skerrit plus the Labor party. Pius, bias, double standards as usual, you people want Lennox to condone his actions in a effort to use that against him by the time election comes around, that is not going to happen.
You people have no shame, what is good for the goose is good for the gander, the problem with Francis is he fear loosing the few dollars he is making as an opposition member of parliament, but that’s the way the ball bounces in Dominica when people make politics a career, and their estate.
Lennox is right: if he aided, and abated, and try to sweep this thing under the rug, and cover it up, then he…
The difference in leadership is clear. Skerrit won! Again! Meanwhile Linton is still trying to get it right, what a mess. Message to the youths: Stay in school.
Joshua is the one who is going to regret the stance which he is taking. This is a matter of principle .
Linton we dont want UWP in newtown again
Sesame, how do you deal with the abuse of a child. Have you got children. Please answer.
YOu daughter goes to a doctor and she cries wolf, what would be your response?
What if I give you $100, a box of chicken wings and a bag of lour for your dumplings? ….oh and forgot a new baseball cap two bags of fertilizer and five bags of cement.
Your moral standard is very low…I dont believe that the man you are batting for should be given an opportunity to represent anybody again…When ones does wrong he has to accept responsibility for his actions, and don’t blame others for it…Sadly he haS you,a brainless follower talking,belching and garbling foolishness…YOU MUST TELL HIM TO RESIGN!!!!
OK! Which Dominican exposed Joshua Francis? Is that person free of defects?
The scandalous and evil pot wickedly saying to the kettle, I will expose you for all to know.
Let the case be called and leave the Deputy Leader alone.
I have reasoned out this case even without knowing the full story. Frankly, I would forgive those men and acquit them. They are no worst than many men, some commencing during their youth. Those who have children out of wedlock, this is their mark on how they conducted themselves in the past and present. They are no angels and saints.
Dominica is not a place where those who have had shady lives and still do should accuse and expose others.
All have sinned and fallen short of God’s glory. God knows how many times.
I have previously stated, reprimand them in no uncertain way and let it be. When the Law is revamped, if they offend in this manner, then arrest and charge them.
For now – in the meantime, God forgives!
Face the Facts you ideology, statement, story, or whatever you may wish to call it is ridiculous. Go say so to the mother of the child, to the child as she grows with this stain in her mind.
The Fact is, people like yo know nothing of the Facts and decency in politics even if it is presented in your face.
God protects our children from evil doers and thinkers
I know more than you do. I have intelligence to reason these matters out. Tell the mothers to discipline their daughters. They, too, must live moral lives as examples to their children so that their children cannot use it against their mothers immorality and it will not be a mark on their children.
I have a mother. She is one of the best, if not the best moral and disciplined mothers I know. This is without losing respect for mothers while speaking the truth of the matter – the fact.
My father also told me so. How many men speak in that high esteem about their wives? If only you know – more.
OMG!!! How can you find excuses for such despicable acts in the name of party politics?
Maybe you should examine your life, past and present and that of those you know and you would not be surprised at what I stated. They are also the shady ones you are shielding. Do not be a hypocrite.
You are so shady!!!!
I recently used this word “shady” first on DNO. Did not previously see it on DNO ever since I have been accessing DNO.
Happy to have used it due to my intelligence. Thanks for copying it, a new word learned for you to emulate which some of you did not know and is not part of your vocabulary for obvious reasons.
this too shall pass, all the way with ll and the workers party,
skeritt is laughing ,saying , i finally found a way to devide the workers supporters,
but he lie, he caught the foolish ones ,
after all what i am suffering in dominica, nothing skeritt do cannot distract me anymore,
my mind is already made up ,,skeritt have to go by any means possible,
he tried everything in his book to see if he could mashup linton ,nothing worked ,linton is becoming more and more popular ,
now , he is trying jasuah,, but tell skeritt ,this is still not enough,
jashuah will go down with skeritt ,and linton will still keep on going up, god bless lennox linton ,
true supporters do not get confused,,labour party days are gone,,
change, we need ,change,, this is just the harvest which is going to seperate the sheep from the goats,,for ,not all donkeys are asses, this too shall pass
The devil is popular as well.
@Truth Your writing format alone is enough to tell me that you have very far to go before you decide who is going and who is going down. So who do you think is interested in your foolish sentiment?
And read the headline of this news article once, you might notice that it has nothing to do with PM Skerrit–even the photo illustration here, should speak loudly to you.
The photo shows me and say to Dominicans that you have a decent man capable of leading Dominica without any cause of fear of Bin Bobol. Who stole our money and paid it back.
Decency in politics is key, protecting our children is key
Garcon that roro is between UWP and UWP Lennox and Joshua, so how in UWP name that stupid little boy roro is about big man Skerrit. UWP if all you doh focus on all you internal problem and gone of on a tangent to focus on Skerrit all you party really stupid. Fix all you problem hear, and move on without putting Skerrit in all you bisness
Amen….
captain inspect your horns there is a traitor on board ….send him overboard
isis your name says it all evil straight from the pit of hell..u all is dead afraid o
f LL
when you going to dig a pit I tell you my brothers…don’t dig one always dig two” culture”man in life when you point a finger,one points at you also,you have called other men rapist with intentions of destroying their reputations,now it has come back to hunt you,this is life brother”vengence is mine ,so sayeth the lord,this seem to be very true
I will support the move of the UWP party on this topic because they have taken a stand against the said matter and one from the party is caught up with such they have to practice what they preach regardless of who it may be , So I don’t understand some Dominicans and their comments no one is rejoicing over the situation these men have a heart and they are feeling hurt and disappointment but they cannot just sit back and pretend it’s alright doing that they would be condoning the mess.
Joshua name was called we all loved him but we have to be honest we are all disappointed and shocked and we have to understand that. No one is saying he is guilty but we all have to ask the question why can’t he step a side till his name is cleared He is not helping himself or his party one bit and that’s why people are asking is there something else, why did he let go his secretary what went on in his office and who is pulling his strings and does he want to blame others for his down fall.
Mr Linton , YOU FEARED Mr FRANCIS cause he was certainly going to take your position, he is very likeable..Mr Francis get your own political party, I will vote for you..
I can’t believe Dominica has stupid people like that. What liking or notliking has to do with the charge at hand.
Faceup, Not all time i am a delegate. Tell Joshua the United Workers Party come clean they will remain clean.
And that’s why people like you don’t read or listen to the Radio station Q95 if you did you would hear Linton keep saying the leadership is open to any one who is interested so what is it you don’t understand , why don’t you think that maybe the Deputy Leader is doing all of that because he is looking for his party to dismiss him so he can convince folks like you that they did it to him, I would suggest that you stop and think of everything come up with your own findings also think about what the young girl is going thru so take some stock and stop pointing fingers we all need to heal. I love the deputy leader but we all have to understand right and wrong.
If it is open to anyone who is interested, when will he relinquish his leadership so that they could vie for it?
What young girl is going through what? We would like to know.
That young girl should have been studying with her eyes in her school books.
You should know life is a two-way street. It takes two, the decision of both. Who was the aggressor?
Let me make you wise, morally and spiritually. When both stand before God for their eternal judgment, none of them will be exonerated more than the other. When people say yes to an immoral act, both are held responsible for their actions.
Our God is an impartial God. It is too bad people as you are not.
Mr. Linton I applaud your stance or impartiality in dealing with the deputy leader saga. You have my fullest support and respect. God bless you and believe we will all reap what we sow
Who cares! workers have too much tori.
all that scandal dor a resignation.
all that publicity. typical spotlight lovers.
“Well Mr. Linton, it seems you may very well get what you want. ”
You see some of you are stupid, your name is an indication of how ignorant and dumb you are! If you are Isis, that means you are an Islamic terrorist out there murdering innocent people, including women and children!
You are fool; the party member in question is alleged to be involved in some inappropriate behavior involving a child! If Lennox did not suggest his resignation you would be talking another mouth full of fart!
In this case Lennox would be an upholder of the wrong, hence, he would be considered the same, or worst than the accuse. What do you have to say about the DLP minister who step down from his ministry since the same allegation is levied against him?
Skerrit is the leader of the DLP, did he get his way too?
What is in a name? The poster called himself that name and you are attacking the name,what kind of smallmindedness is that,stick to the issue at hand.
It sure takes one to know one….
The DLP minister resigned his position of “Minister.” He is still the MP and a member of the DLP. From what exactly is the Deputy Leader being resigned from? And how is this compared to the DLP? Your leader needs to employ some diplomacy when dealing with such matters.
UWP alas what next, you guys are a bunch of clowns . keep clowning there are followers that are also clowns
I take this personally as I am a hard core supporter of the blue side. Just for your information, I prefer to be a blue clown that stands against immorality than to a red fool waiting my entire life for promises that were made trickster to be fulfilled. I prefer to be that blue clown than to be like one of you laborites. Just look at the state of most of you all!!! All you broke, homeless, jobless, mal-travay, voler, rapist, hungry, and when all you get ulcerated stomach all you still don’t have a proper hospital to run to. Stay there and think Skeritt worry with all you.
Come down nuh.Not even your passage money you have,welfare cannot support that! Do not stray away from the realisation that UWP is in hot water.
How do you think you can assist the UWP to get rid of the political baggage in its leadership. before the man was charged, he was asked to resign. Now we are being told that the party will decide? ha ha haha!!!!
@ISIS, Your name sure fits your comment but I blame media houses like DNO, Kairi, and DBS for that because they only take pleasure in twisting statements made by Mr. Linton so people could see him as the devil. We all knew what Mr. Linton and UWP stood for way before the alleged incident took place. Their vision is in their manifesto and I heard the Deputy leader quote many paragraphs from the said manifesto. So if he is involved in something that contradicts their stated vision, why doesn’t DNO state that instead of making Linton Look like the bad old wolf? As far as I am concerned I see DNO biasness towards UWP and mr as the controversy. In fact I have always seen DNO, Kairi, DBS, GIS as the the same part and parcel of the Skerrit propaganda machine that has kept the nation in the dark for over 15 years.
You are joking. How long have you been accessing DNO? I think you have it all wrong. It was always noted and the opposite stated, indirectly of course that DNO is a UWP supporter. Reason for that, note whenever the PM and his ministers speak, the comments against them are many, pro UWP.
DNO is the Media and gives everyone, pro and con the privilege of commenting including you. Therefore, your comment is surprising.
You that hypocrite called Face the facts is so double tongue. I have been reading your nonsense for a while now, and I remember you quite clearly calling that same DNO names and many times you threatened to open your own website. But today according to you, they are a Media and gives everyone….No wonder they publish your nonsensical comments more than anyone on their site. Everyday, on any given article expect DNO to publish 8-12 of your comments while most of us don’t get one published. I guess you and Skerrit have shares in DNO
Criminal Enterprise, you make me laugh.
You do not have my intelligence. Do not try to compete.
Some people do not comprehend lofty words and reasoning. I wish you would learn from them and not be bitter.
Who likes a criminal? Change your name from “criminal enterprise” and if you write sensibly, you may be privileged and get priority.
Name change please!
@Criminal Enterprise April 14, 2016 ” As far as I am concerned I see DNO biasness towards UWP and mr as the controversy.”
Man, woman, boy, or girl you do not know what you are saying in that line above.
If DNO was biased towards UWP why does their supporters dominate the comment board so frequently? Or perhaps you do not read the comments and is not smart enough to notice and remember the frequent identity names of the bloggers. If that was so with you, there is no way that you would write that statement above.
This is not about Lennox Linton.
This report can’t be seen as balanced since Joshua isn’t ready to speak to them media.
Joshua you left me in the dark.
How am I supposed to understand your position on holding on to the deputy leader position?
You not doing yourself any good.
You are just 1 member.
Don’t put a stain on de party then come back looking for leadership!
You better form your own party.
If you don’t want to play by the team’s rules then bow out disgracefully and settle as an independent candidate!
Lennox was sued for libel more than once. He had to pay exorbitant sums of money. A Court case of another is still pending.
Lennox always puts his mouth in hot water. He has not yet considered resignation. Probably he should first resign and the other will follow suit.
If the Deputy Leader says he is not guilty. Why force him to resign? Did you ever consider he has an attorney who will advise him if he should resign or not? Relax and wait for the case to be called.
You wicked imp and immoral soul,have you ever heard the honourable Lennox Linton associated with any minor?The answer is NO!!So SHUT UP,and stop infecting this medium with your vile, develish,wicked,evil and satanic filth about Linton.
@ % – Do not make me laugh. Eat your heart out.
I do not see why Joshua should resign. I have much to state about people as you. Probably in a book?
You get angry with me? You are the wicked imp and immoral soul.
I laugh. Who is happy and at peace?
They fraid, you can Run to the Rock, the Rock will be falling.
Linton was never a fan of Francis, I know he would do any thing to get him out off the way as he being there {in his Party} he Linton would think that Francis would be a threat to his leadership, so he’s got to be out.
Your doggone no brainer and deceiver,why cant you get rid of your filth at the landfill?..Party delegates determine the partys leader and deputy, not honourable Lennox Linton…You are a consummate hater of Joshua and seem to be one of those evil and wicked souls tossing him about like a rubber ball…I applaud the morally correct move taken by the party and its leader…LENNOX is no hypocrite you know….Go get a doze of morality…You are morally corrupt!
What does that have to do with the predicament Mr. Francis found himself in
Y not do the confrence in newtown, kingshill or bath estate instead?
Sometimes I cannot understand Dominicans way of thinking. These days wrong is right and right is wrong. When you listen to all what is going on, one would believe Joshua had criticized M. Linton’s leadership of the party and as result he wanted him out. His supporters in particular supporters of the DLP appear to forget how he embarrassed them. Presently, they want a scape goat. Because of their political dislike for Mr. Linton, people like Tony and Simeon are at the back pushing him. The man has created the problems for himself and now he wants to play hard ball.
Mr. Francis i am not saying that you are innocent or not. I was not there and it is up to the courts to decide you faith. Now as a party i believe that they should stand by you and your word as a member of their team. This only brings disunity among the party. The way Mr. Linton is behaving seems like a rumor about him could break up the party.
Mr. Francis if you did wrong it is best to step aside and make a come back in the future.
Mr. Francis if you did no wrong, then no matter what the media says you should stay where you are and your party should support you and after the court case; once cleared, i would advise you to leave the party and follow your political endeavors elsewhere. This is not unity and there is no team support. I am disgusted by the way Mr. Linton and others are behaving as much as I am disgusted with the thought of sexual child abuse.
But you have never supported the UWP!
You mean “fate?”
For all the publicity you had on this man I don’t blame him not wanting to meet with you. Why cant you give the man a break. The way you are going with this makes people think the man is an obsticle in your way.
Mr.linton your making a fool of yourselves. As I will always remain to say you all dwell on indecency. Move on from this and run the party as usual. For the past months all I have been hearing is Joshua Francis this and that. I mean come on… Let the guy name rest for some time. We all know ur a journalist and that is what u will always be. Bashing ppl that’s all. I am a proud workers.. When I vote it’s not for you… It’s for the party and I would wish that Francis be the one running this party and not you.
Francis has his name all around…He hypocritically preached so many brilliant thing running up to the 2014 general election,an now he himself is doing the direct opposite,and you can’t even see that he is destroying himself…I FULLY ENDORSE the move by the UWP.Morality has to be restored to our country,and if it has to start with the UWP,so be it…I cant tell you to go put sense in Joshuas mind because you are sounding like you are an empty barrel with no moral fibre.
Isis you all labourite let uwp deal with there business, lenton is not my person, but this time for once he is right. We have a lot of men in our party who need to wach there back, so let us clean our back yards first before we clean there’s ok.
New Party required or new rudder to steer the rudderless ship. Josh seemed like the right man to lead but now he is in a mess. Also Lennox is not the right man so where the UWP goes from here is going to be interesting.
DNO what about Linton’s statement that points to controversy as you alluded? Our problem in Dominica is that of a very weak press and media that will do all they can to cover all the cntrovercies Skerrit, his corrupt practices, and his name that is into all kinds of controversy, but the moment Mr. Linton opens his mouth DNO and others find a way of painting Mr. Linton in a very negative way. It is now three weeks now since the document Skerrit signed is in public domain, but has DNO even cared to put it out so readers could have a conversation about what Skerrit said he signed and what he really signed? Mr. Linton and the uwp stand for truth, justice, and good governance and that’s why I support them. If anyone believes they can do what they want because of their name,they need to think it over. If Mr. Francis feels because he won the Roseau South consttuency, we must put up with his Skerrit style of leadership he is wrong. He is free to join Skerrit
@Lead singer April 14, 2016 “If Mr. Francis feels because he won the Roseau South constituency, we must put up with his Skerrit style of leadership he is wrong. He is free to join Skerrit”
Your comment above may be your personal sentiment, but that sentiment speaks very loudly on behalf of the rest of your counterparts –the UWP supporters and its Leadership
What you do not know, is that you have revealed the basic reason for the present conflict of the UWP, especially Lennox Linton pertaining to Mr. Joshua Francis. You said it yourself: UWP do not want to put up (accept ) with Mr. Joshua’s SKERRIT STYLE LEADERSHIP.
And it is well known that both UWPites and Laborites find favor with Mr. Francis as opposed to Mr. Linton–long before this Saga issue
Your sentiment confirms it: Linton may think people believe his motive for calling for the resignation of Mr. Francis is about child/adult sex conflict –but the majority of minds know better.
y’all took too long.
honestly, y’all looking weak and indecisive.
Dominica may be in need of a change of government but this UWP Party is definitely not the change we need or want. In these times Dominica needs more serious, organized, educated, successful and selfless people. This UWP is unsuitable ………. If you don’t have education then you must have achieved some worthy success during your 60 plus years right? Well the only thing that propelled the UWP Leader to his current position is his eloquent criticism of the Government in recent years. But seriously does that mean you can do any better? Does that mean you can run a political party much less a country? Well recently we have been seeing the fruits of his labor; paying money in court among other things, and now this.
Another lie and why would you personally want to change something you get benefits from stay with the DLP it’s working out for you stop the crap .
Desperate MEN will do Desperate things!
What uwp did want to see in front their door is now under their beds hummm
Honourable Linton although I respected you before,.This bold but right move by you has my ratings for you,your leadership and what you stand for several notches higher.Who say Dominica is void of good leaders?..I can boldly say that you are NOT a hypocrite.You walk the walk, and talk the talk..Keep it up my friend.You are my hero, and I fully endorse your partys move!!!
The more I hear about Joshua Francis, the more disappointed I am in him.
I was a huge supporter of this guy and thought he would e the one to take the UWP to power. I also liked what he was doing in his constituency. I had very high hopes for him and his party.
It saddens me to see all that hope dashed. Making matters worse, he will not even face up to his difficulties and resign and let the matter play out.
He is definitely not leadership material. We need people of good character and judgement to be the leaders of our country. He has not demonstrated that in the least.
A question
So if a Principal or a teacher of a school had the same allegations hanging over his/her head would you all agree for that teacher or principal to remain in their position or be removed until everything is settled.
Please tell me
Amen!
It seems the UWP band is tuning itself out off key by off key and the musical notes are begging to lag and obscure; How very interesting!
We love our workers…Lennox can say what he wants, we just paying bills. Jashua is still our no next leader to come.
This situation is so nonsensical……the accused is playing victim and trying to make UWP look bad. This is soooooo unbelievable.
What controversy? I don’t see it. The delegates will decide in Mahaut if they want to continue with Joshua in that post or not, simple.
I think that Lennox Lawrence fellow is doing his head in but that is up to him. Opposition party and labour party can continue with or without Joshua. Suppose he had died all of sudden, what then? Same would apply to Lennox Linton or anybody else, Everybody is replaceable. People making too much of a drama. Life goes on.
I have heard of people missing at sea, so if one of your member gone missing on land ,remember the 100 sheep so find him or more fire on you
Every time I see Linton I swear his face looking more stressed, when the man enter politics he was looking 52 now he looking 78…
Whats your point really? When last did you look at your face in the mirror?Well it is 78 times more morally corrupt,wicked and evil than it has ever been….You are a morally empty being.
My point is that Linton doesn’t look so good, and the last time I looked at my face in the mirror was an about 20 mins ago.
Here’s what I heard are Joshua’s reasons for not resigning
Linton was ordered to pay thousands of dollars re the Layou River Hotel case and poor Dominicans had to pay it for him yet he was not asked to resign by the party.
Thompson Fontaine was involved in that whole DAAS roro yet he was not asked to resign by the party
I am not condoning what Mr. Francis did in no way, shape or fashion and he probably should resign but perhaps he does have a point if that’s really his reason.
You heard nothing…This is your party crap..They use grovellers like you to spread it because you are lazy…In 2000 or there about when the Layou River thing started Lennox was not in politics…You know nothing about DASS,so shut up!!! You paid nothing either,you are lazy and unemployed…I fully support the stance taken by the party….This is what I call leadership.
It makes sense.
Agree with you a 100%.In light of this serious allegation the decent thing to do is step down.I do question his loyalty to his party.
Thats different.He had aledge inappropriate behavior with a minor.Thatnis a serious allegation.His name should never be mentioned in a situation like that.Period.If that’s his logic i really do question his morals.Use to be a fan of his until this allegation.
Well Mr. Linton, it seems you may very well get what you want. Are you that desperate to get the man out that you are now tabling that motion? And why is it you and your members continue to obstruct justice? Do you think getting rid of this man will actually give you a chance of being Prime Minister? Has anyone called a meeting to discuss the past and present court cases against you? The UWP is in self-destruct mode…just wait and see….
#timeforlintontogo
Look like you have a problem with Linton. My boy or girl, Linton is no problem to the nation. You seem to have something to lose if Linton takes hold of the Nation’s business. Fix yourself, you seem to have a big problem, don’t blame Linton
are you ok!!! yes has lots of problem he needs to step down as well
The Deputy Leader holds the highest educational degree, Mr. Linton if wishes were horses pigs would fly!!
Well you just condemned the Deputy Leader because my teach use to tell us you can have all the education in the world and you don’t have common sense you still dom and blind.
@ISIS I think what honourable Linton wants is for people like you to have a vestige of moral standard left in you.You are evil and void of any moral discipline,you are also brazen and empty as to how a political party operates.Honourable Linton did not and cannot select an executive.The delegates can…I applaud his (Lintons)position,and call on him to be steadfast in what he believes,because it is the right thing….For ISIS stop being a traitor and hater of Joshua….Tell him the righr thing is to resign..He preached so many good things during the campaign,and he,because of haters like you around him is witnessing his demise…YOU ARE A WICKED SOUL!!!
Why in the name of heavens you are concerned about Linton and the UWP?
You are a skerritite so how is this your business? Did you asked Skerrit why he had his minister to resign? Did you asked why Skerrit does not want anyone to challenge his leadership?
How would you know that the UWP would self-destruct!!! Be careful what you wish for.
And please go be productive and stop asking foolish questions and making baseless statements.
No wonder Dominica is in the state that it is now!!! It really pains me to see the state of my Country and it’s people, all being led by an incompetent juvenile.
“He who does not know, that he does not know”…….. scenario
Don’t you have dirty dishes to wash? If not, become the official dish washer in your village . That should keep you busy for a while ! You can even talk to yourself wile you’re doing it .
Trouble in paradise
There is no trouble, you wish there is trouble. The Team UWP is an Honorable Team and that Team believes in good practices, professionalism and rule of law. The Team will do what is necessary to keep order and truth and integrity in its party. Its constitution is its guide and the Team is following its Constitution. Who are you to wish otherwise. So simply its not about Linton, Linton is not the constitution. Something bout Linton you all afraid of and look for anything, yes anything to denegrade the man
And for your story headline DNO, there is no controversy in the Party, the party stand for right and will stamp out wrong. Simple. You need to review your headline
you The political leader also need step down he was fund guilty for not telling truth so say nothing
Moral discipline is no trouble!!!
Keep waiting .. Chew on a bag of aspirin while you’re waiting.
Well folks,
That’s the nature of political leadership. People will busily, aggressively and persistently seek to involve those in leadership in things they have no wish to be involved in, particularly since the creation of the new Dominica of ultra transparency and democracy and everything being in the public interest. The tables tend to turn every now and then so those in leadership have to get used to it as one of the hazards of the position, although I agree that it is not nice to be on the receiving end.
I often wonder how some leaders (particularly one) and their families sleep at nights with the constant and unrelenting barrage of daily attacks and allegations, but I guess some (that one in particular) can take it!
Way to go, Lennox; way to go! Joshua has become a public figure [maybe even pubic property by virtue of the fact that he serves at the pleasure of the public], and he cannot behave as though the public should just leave him alone in his current may-lay. He is answerable to the public on any question regarding his public conduct and, further, MUST be prepared to accept the doctrine of collective responsibility placed on him by the Party. If the public wishes to know things, he must reply. If the party takes a decision, he must abide.
I agree with you Frank talker, except that those principles cannot be applied selectively!
All people in public life must comply. No two circumstances might be the same, as they may differ in terms of degree and nature, but morality cannot be seasonal or situational, it must apply to all and the principles to address breaches of it must be applied equally. Perhaps then, certain bodies will gain national respect.
Additionally, in a free society, what one member of the public may consider upright and just because of who is involved in it could be viewed by another as morally wrong and a manipulation of the good will of people for personal benefit.
Accordingly, supporters of parties must make allowances for views which differ from theirs so that all of these scathing comments and downright vicious attacks on this medium because people express a different opinion would be no more!