Political leader of the United Workers Party (UWP), Edison James, has rejected a statement by Minister of National Security, Charles Savarin, concerning a man who was traveling to Dominica and was arrested in Barbados with a gun in his luggage.
James described the statement as “mumbo jumbo,” “disrespectful to Dominicans,” and “disingenuous.”
In a statement released on Thursday, Savarin indicated that Malachi Maliki Haile Mugabe was traveling to Dominica to pick up his five-year-old son when he was arrested. He also indicated that the police in Dominica have no reports of criminal activities by Mugabe.
Since the story broke there has been a firestorm of speculation and concerns were raised by many in Dominica that Mugabe may have had sinister motives for his ‘visit’ to the island. James was one of the most prominent persons who had called on Savarin to urgently address the nation on the matter.
In an interview with Dominica News Online on Friday James indicated he was not satisfied with Savarin’s statement. “What we have here from Mr. Savarin after this extended period of time is a most garbled, jumbled up, mumbo jumbo comment,” he stressed. “It is disrespectful to Dominicans.”
According to James, Mugabe could have been traveling anywhere and he would not have attracted the attention of Dominicans. “What is significant, what is salient, what is most important in this matter is that the man was coming to Dominica and he was found to be in possession of a gun and 59 rounds of ammunition concealed in a false section of his luggage,” he pointed out. “That is the important thing.”
He lamented that this crucial aspect of the matter was not addressed by Savarin. “He has mentioned nothing about this aspect of the case which is of importance to Dominica and the region,” James remarked. “It is really disingenuous.”
The UWP political leader also noted that Savarin’s statement, instead of helping, has actually made it worse for Dominicans who have expressed concern over the entire matter.
Mugabe was arrested on Sunday, December 16, when he arrived in Barbados by air from Trinidad. Reports indicate that he was on his way to Dominica. Customs discovered the gun and ammunition in a false bottom of Mugabe’s luggage while it was being scanned.
He was charged with a number of firearms-related offences and was remanded in custody.
He is expected to appear in court on January 14, 2013.
typical idiot irrational incompetent uneducated Dominicans… attacking the messenger and dealing with the message in a matter that is respectable..
It is truly interesting the way politicians behave! The security minister should have done his homework better than that and made a much more comprehensive statement; nontheless, we should not forget that some years ago the very Mr. James (as Prime Minister),was willing to have an individual by the name of Al Masari come live in Dominica when the British did not want him there for security reasons. Now, which of these two gentlemen could/would have caused more damage to this land? Your guess is as good as mine!!
@ Soul Sista…none of them think for me. The rule of law tells me that the man was caught in Barbados and the Bajan law will handle him. Out of courtesy, the Bajan authorities may give a general summary of the details to our local authorities. So why are we demanding the nitty gritty information that only the investigating officers would know and are saving for the court of law? I am not a politician neither do i sleep with one. Im just saying that we must be reasonable when we make certain demands because we live in a world which is governed by law and due process.
having read these comments, it’s not hard to know how foolish, myopic and politically brainwashed these people are. They are so dumb that they take everything for granted. This man was caught with a firearm and several rounds of ammunition with a petty excuse about picking up his son and Dominicans together with Mr Savarin bought that? Shame on these bunch of stupid labourites. Instead of filling in these senseless comments, Go read and educate your minds. Get some wisdom. There are so many unsolved murders in Dominica. This man could be a hit man that just happened to get caught. This weapon was concealed. Who knows what mission was he on? This is sinister. Dominicans need to wake up, be practical and stop their politics. Maybe we will achieve more as a people.
If we cant trust our government and our opposition is confusing us then we should do our own extensive inquiries and investigations and draw our own satisfactory conclusions based on our research.
Eh las, The one/most popular degree held by Dominicans is “Assiology”. I read a number of these comments and I wonder how people in Dominica think. Mr James asked for Saverin to comment on the incident and Saverin spoke a bunch of mumbo jumbo. I am not political, and I believe the statement made by Saverin is pure crap. Saverin is ‘supposed’ to be the minister of National Security and if he cannot assure us that we are safe in Dominica, what better can we expect from such a character…nothing!!
It is long overdue…..these jokers should be sent packing once and for all before we have another coup…and this time, Saverin will be on the other side.
I do not understand why Dominicans are arguing with each other over this issue. Mr James is a member of the Opposition. What is an Opposition supposed to do? That is their job. If you want a ONE PARTY state then say so. If not, let the politicians do their job. I read the article in question and was also baffled by the minister’s reasons given for the man’s actions. If that is what he was told, he should have thought twice before repeating it.
Edo seem to have the ‘UNCLE TOM’ mentality of ‘Extra-Rendition’, a policy widely used as part of USA foreign policy. The big difference there, is the Trillions of $$$ that the USA is able to use to run organisations like the CIA to enable them to conduct such policies. In the case of small impoverished islands like DA and other Caribbean countries, We have to rely on each others security
services to intercept dodgy passengers carrying weapons for what ever purposes, for the security of our own citizens. The fact that this individual was intercepted in Barbados and is a citizen of St. Kitts, bears no responsibility on our Security minister to know what his intentions were, even if he was planning to travel to Dominica. I’m sure that there are many instances where people slip under the radar with weapons or drugs and pose no real security threats to Dominicans or other Caribbean nationals just because they are in possession of a weapon.
Mr James should get real and let the authorities in Barbados and St.kitts deal with this matter and obviously inform our security services of what ever outcome.
Stop being a ‘dumb’ politician, Edo! There are more important issues affecting Dominicans that Mr James should be addressing.
Although I understand the context within which you write, I must tell you that I disagree with your conclusion. It is the business of the Minister of Security to know the reason this man was coming to DA so he can be better prepared in the future, to protect our citizens. Savarin is not psychic and cannot decipher the man’s plan, but he should send a team to Barbados to interview this person, and he should then report this and any ‘non compromising’ findings to Dominicans.
We all know James is playing politics as he should – the foundation of any democratic process; however, he is correct that Savarin did not provide us with sufficient information to alleviate our concerns about what is being done to protect us from future attempts like this.
so u dont consider a potential hit man heading to Dominica to take out a potential target and important issue for Dominicans??? If the report above read about the death of another one of our citizens in unexplained cricumstances, you would probably be the first to complain about the security services not doing enough – how can u possibly say that someone with a weapon poses no real threat, u mad??? u unaware of what weapons are used for? If someone is travelling with one, its either to use, or to supply to someone else to use, there is no other reason to travel with one!
i agree with mr james…i would really like to know the reason for carring the weapon and ammunition to dominica…this is not about foolish party politics…just look at the calibur of murders taking place in d/a and the caribbean
Security Minister said what he was told. Why cant’ James let the DPD investigate the matter. Do
you all remembered the story he came with stating that someone wants to assasinate him, maybe he wants to make another story again.
Is the suspect a Dominican citizen?
Was he arrested in Dominica?
Did he commit any acts of illegality in Dominica?
Are we spending too much time and negative energy speculating as to what might have happened, had he not been caught in Barbados and allowed to move on to Melville Hall Regional Airport?
What is clearly of importance here is the fact that government must now invest in and install high quality x-ray machines at the arrival hall in order to check ALL incoming luggage.
Garbage questions.
All you think Eddo playing? All you forget about people like Mamo man? That’s the caliber of politics Eddo battle with already.
Give us the facts. We’re not little kids here. Why is it so difficult for these politicians to come clean? Everything has hidden meanings and agendas. Corruption is too high for this little island.
DNO, may you PLEASE do some investigative work and find out whether this man really has a son in Dominica. Please!!!!!
Why are we Dominican’s so naive and stupid? is it that you all so hate mr. James that anything he says is wrong? let’s put politics aside just for now. Are you really satisfied with what Mr. savarin said? Folks, this is a man coming to Dominica with a gun and 59 rounds of ammunition in a false buttom. To hear the minister of security tell the nation that this heavily armed guy has a 5yr old son in Dominica and was probably coming to get him leaves me with lots of questions. In fact Savarin, as minister of national security, did not reveal his source. How can I blame Mr. James for raising the concerns he raised? Only political fools would accept Savarin’s statement and therefore anyone who accepts it is a pure blind FOOL even if educated.
You people are just a bunch of hypocrits. Drug dealers and local criminals come into the country everyday through the back door with alot more guns and ammunition yet there is no big outcry. I guess most of you were privy to his plans and should be arrested for conspiracy. Dominicans just be thankful he was arrested
Of course there is an outcry and concern how can yo say there isnt’t? One of the main discussion points in DA today is escalating crime and drug use. It just so happens this incident reached the news and as you can see much reaction.
so DNO didn’t post my earlier comment probably cause of too much expletives and slang… so let me put it in “english”.. Dominicans I believe are the most hypocritical people in the Caribbean if not the world. You know who the drug dealers in the country are, they live next to you.. You know who has guns in the country, your sons probably have one now under the dresser you dare not look in cause you are in disbelief. you know who sells drugs, your kids are involved so you try to shield it… why are you people complaining about a man most if not all of you know nothing about? yes I understand your concern about the issue but if this was not brought to you attention, if the Bajans kept silent about it you would have never known and your “meaningless” lives would have continued…. YOU ARE TRYING TO TAKE OUT THE SPECK IN SOMEONE’S EYE WHEN YOU HAVE A GIANT LOG IN YOURS!!!
Finally a like minded individual thank you for taking the time to post your comment.
you could not have said it any better……..
Mr. James has all the questions and answers. He knows something other don’t know too very much involve. What is Mr. James a psychic or a CIA?
Eddison James,you seem to know so much of the mans motive to Dominica,why not take the lead?! All you there to do is try to gain political points which doesn’t worth you anything.You ask for Savarin to say something concerning the matter;he came out and gave what he knows now you talking about you are not pleased or satisfy with what Savarin said.Boy you ALL UWP fellows and supporters!!!???Good thing the SMART DOMINICANS remain silent and let you ALL fight all you battle..Just bear in mind 2014 is soon there…..
Boy you ALL Labour fellows and supporters!!!???Good thing the SMART DOMINICANS remain silent and let you ALL fight all you battle..Just bear in mind 2014 is soon there…..
You sound like a parrot!
Based on the bloggs, it seem as if a very large percentage of the population with brains in their heads had dismissed this nonsense from Savarin.
The UWP are desperate and they will do desperate things.
make them chinese give u a job they sell dominica for china
Well you clearly aren’t one of the “smart” ones as you have not remained silent have you?
Mr. James you speak for me. Thanks.
Maybe the plan was to shoot the child mother in oder to get the child
HI HI, somebody needs to clear me out on this matter, because i am suggesting that mr. saverin is saying exactly what the barbadian police told him after questioning the guy, because it is not said that mr saverin knows the fellar nor his intentions, so how the heck can someone expect him to give the reason why the guy had a gun and ammunitions? big men can be soo ignorant and behave childlike, and what is more disturbing is that these same people were once leaders and still want to be leaders of the country,this is crazy stuff here, i am not saying that the guy did not have other reasons than what he gave but why would saverin know? something is definitely wrong with these people trust me.
So true..You hit the nail on the head.
So then Savarin should say as such. He should acknowdledge that THE key issue here, why the guy was carrying a concealed gun and ammmunition, has still not been answered but they are still in hot pursuit of the answer. But, according to what I read here on DNO, Savarin has made no mention at all of the gun. None. In fact, again by what I have read, Savarin has painted the guy like a little old sunday school tescher dad, picking up his kid. HELLO! the man was travelling to our country with a gun and ammunition HIDDEN yet no mention of such fact??? Really????
Can you imagine if after 9/11 the offical statement from the White House was:
These guys, their real names are xyz and were born in such country and they were stuyding to be pilots in such and such school in Miami and they have no past police records (which they didnt). THE END.
Let’s ponder that scenario for a moment shall we?
There is no surprise. Tis laid back response and approach by Mr. Saverin is characteristic of him and an expression general fatigue. The gentleman is no longer effective as a public servant and his efficiency or lack thereof simply compromises his ability to serve the public. His response lacks depth.
Watch it! anytime James comes out swinging like that is when his mouthpieces on Q have a roro about some story or the other. Which most of the time turns out to be much ado about nothing.
A blessed and peaceful new year to you, Mr. James and all those who are wishing the man was coming here to do something sinister. Like someone said before, there are so many more pressing social and other matters to bring to the fore instead of always agitating and looking for a “beff” in every story.
Nurse: “anytime James comes out swinging like that is when his mouthpieces on Q have a roro about some story or the other. Which most of the time turns out to be much ado about nothing.”
Well said.
I’m so disapointed with the attitude of some D’cans I am not a support of the UWP and even I can try and look and take this situation very seriously what have to happen in D’ica for folks like you to get your act together this is not a RARTY thing this is DOminica and all the people on the Lsland and that includes you and your family so ask youself if he was comming to get his child why did he have a GUN what was he going to speak to the child about how to shoot a Gun and depend on how good she is at it she can make a living using it. James is not the problem here we have to feel safe and the minister have to come better than that people are concerned he has to put politic aside and put the fate of all DOMINICANS first we have to stop putting politic in everything why cant we see that.I say thanks to the police and custom officers in B’DOS it’s possible they save someone in D’ica life.
Thanks to the Babados Police. They saved a life or lives in Dominica. This guy is definitely a paid assasin. And I don’t think he was cominig to assasinate a regular person.
so who was he coming for? his son? gon emanuel? edison james? lennox linton? norris prevost? who, who, who… can some tell me?
NYNY, This guy is definitely a paid assassin? WOW, tell us more. I think you should take Savarin’s job, LOL
Question…
How does Charlo know the so-called assassin was coming to pick up his son?
He must have called Charlo and told him so.
Mr James,stop it
So, does Mr. James have information to the country. That is really something else.
“Oh what a tangled WEB we WEAVE ! When first we practice to DECEIVE !!!
Some Dominicans, seem to have a propensity to SHOOT THE MESSENGER, (no pun intended), rather than LISTEN TO THE MESSAGE !
Whether political or not, this is about “THE SAFETY & SECURITY OF DOMINICANS” !! and Mr Savarin’s comments MUST be of concern to all of us, especially in light of previuos events that we know have taken place.
Mr Savarin in my opinion is not operating with a FULL DECK, so how can any “sane thinking Dominican” believe this HOGWASH ??
Ponder this quote “NOTHING IS MORE DANGEROUS, THAN SINCERE IGNORANCE AND CONSCIENTIOUS STUPIDITY” !!
They say he has travelled to over 15 caribbbean countries over the last two years… I think he is a hit man for the caribbean… They also said he was recently in Dominica maybe he was involved in one of our unsolved murders…
Coming and pick up your son with a gun?
Seems you wanted to kill the mother
Those who constantly seek to sow seeds of discord and unrest in this country, Peace be with you. But 2013, will be a different year!
It will be a different year because you with your fluff and gull will shut them up?
oh dominicans u all watchign to much tv a hitman never goes to another country carrying his weapon he always aquires a weapon in the country where he is goign to do the job MR COULD NEVER HAVE BEEN A HITMAN IF HE WAS HE WAS THE STUPIDEST HITMAN IN HISTORY MY WAS JUST A SMUGGLER and u ask how i kno that its cause i have been a soldier for long enough and i speacialised in infiltration and target interdiction so i can gurantee u mr was not a hitman at all
Mr. James,the statesman that he is,is generous to Savarin as regards his statement.Savarin’s statement is utterrubbish and should be thrown in the famous garbage bin.
OK. Mr. Savarin gave us informaation that we did not have prior. He never said the guy was not an assasin. He just gave the information he has. If he has no information re the gun (no true assasin would just divulge that informations easily by the way) then he can’t say anything about it. If he does have the information and did not divulge then I have an issue.
I however feel that the guy should be blacklisted and not allowed legal entry into Dominica however.
The Hon.Edison James has not surprised me with his reaction to the statement given by the Minister of Security Hon.Charles Savarin.This is typical Edison,great at manipulating public discussion for his personal gratification.What next a call for an inquiry.
When a country is weakened and exhausted by battling controversies and the needs are never satisfied and desires never fulfilled that population is vulnerable to manipulation as seen from the comments regarding this incident and the many preceding controversies which has occurred after the lost of the UWP in the last General Elections.The focus on rebuilding the Country coming forward with a better alternative to defeat the DLP is not their agenda but rather a focus on getting in power through chaos and creating controversies it is an exercise that is hugely time-consuming, absorbing and debilitating.The UWP believe that by creating such conditions they will be the next elected Government and their rule is guaranteed.
When Edison said quote “Since the story broke there has been a firestorm of speculation and concerns were raised by many in Dominica that Mugabe may have had sinister motives for his ‘visit’ to the island” Please note the word sinister used by Edison, that is Edison at his best, word play.What we all forget is, this Man Mugabe will have his day in Court. He alone knows
the motive for having a gun hidden in his luggage so why all that speculation. Whatever speculation exists it is inflamed by mystery,suspicion and secrecy.Hard and exact facts will cool it.
Gary: “The Hon.Edison James has not surprised me with his reaction to the statement given by the Minister of Security Hon.Charles Savarin.This is typical Edison,great at manipulating public discussion for his personal gratification.What next a call for an inquiry.”
A very accurate analysis of the man, i think.
well said.
Prime Minister Dr. Kenny Anthony says St. Lucia has the largest fiscal deficit in the Caribbean as he prepares to address the nation on Sunday on the economic challenges facing the island.
“Where as other Caribbean states might have a fiscal deficit of seven to eight per cent of GDP (Gross Domestic Product), we are climbing up to 10 per cent. That’s a warning sign so we have really got to ensure that we bring it under some degree of control, and resolve those differences.
Read more: http://www.caribbean360.com/index.php/news/st_lucia_news/653650.html#ixzz2H1s4sbRC
But didn’t St Luicia just said they were the ones holding the OECS Economy afloat????
Atleast Kenny Anthony is being honest with his people.
But they have an international airport don’t they? I thought airports were supposed to solves all our problems?
Now what does this have to do with the fact that a man was trying to enter our country with a concealed weapon and ammunition and the head of security for the country still has no answers?
very simple solusion,a gun is not a pen all it takes to kill a person is by pulling a trigger.bajan security has saved the life of 59 dominicans.eveyone is innocent until proven guilty.we must face facts and not opinions in this very serios matter
This is another example of petty party politics in Dominica. What would Edison James have done differently about a criminal caught in another country on his way to Dominica with a gun?
This conspiracy theory nonsense is only palatable to the unintelligent as reflected in some of the comments here. Sometimes its sad to see how much ignorance exists on a small island like Dominica.
Yes, yes…You speak for me.
Well if he Charles lied in his statement it will come out and it will be political suicide. With the media these days someone will get to the truth. But how does James expect the man to know what the gun was doing in the bag? So if the man was on his way to kill someone in Dominica you think he will admit it to anyone and implicate himself? My guess is that Savarin pass on the mombo jombo that was given to him? Maybe. If he stupid enough to lie about a matter being deal with by an independent party, meaning the bdos authorities, then he is an idiot and Dominicans will deal with him. Edison need to let the situation play out or report whatever facts he has discovered. Till then, keep it hush hush
I really don’t get what all the fuss is about. We’ll talk and talk and talk some more and nothing will come off it. Because that’s what we do best. TALK!!
“What is significant, what is salient, what is most important in this matter is that the man was coming to Dominica and he was found to be in possession of a gun and 59 rounds of ammunition concealed in a false section of his luggage,” he pointed out. “That is the important thing.
By his very pronoucements, it would seem that Mr. James knows more about the man’s intention in Dominica than what the Hon. Minister is saying to us. Mr. James is already on the record calling for a full statement by the Minister on the issue. At the time he did not tell the people whether he was aware that the Minister had sufficient information on the matter like he seemingly has. The minister I supposed waited out his time got some information from an external jurisdiction and made a statement. Mr. James is now disappointed. A reasonable person would therefore conclude that Mr. James knows much more about the matter than Mr. Savarin and that such information points to a plot to break down the national security apparatus in Dominica. If that is not the case then why the big hooplaa about the Minister not asddressing the very important issue?
It has to be of concern to all that a foreigner was caught enroute to Dominbica with a concealed weapon and ammunition. The other big question, which always arises when certain sized drug busts are made here. Was the drugs meant for Dominica or was it meant for somewhere else? Can the same question be asked about this firearm and ammunition Mr. James? Had the gentleman landed in Dominica with the illegal weapon and ammunition, and caught then there are adequate provisions in law to deal with him.
The truth is our leaders (government or opposition) has to act responsibly. Mr. James you keep making noises, so that your voice is heard. Alas, the people who matters are not listening to you. See your several attempts to “put boots” on the ground. How long did it take after your last attempt in this dregard to hear your voice on radio again? When will you ever get that fact right. You have served your time. The people entrusted you – placed you on stage with the full backing of the constitution to make your policy work. Remember what happened? You screwed it up. Free up Spaggs, make way for Lennox and enjoy the fruits of your hard work – you have contributed, no one can deny that. Of late your contribution is mired in hate and illusionary thinking.
to me you not really making sense eh!
what are you doing collecting the child with that amount of fire power? something is wrong here. let’s face it. why was he coming to pick up a child with that? oh God help us.
i dont care what people say but i agree with Mr. James. We need to know the truth. dont give us half stories and finish with us. i think that that government taking people for fools too much. You have to remember we are developing a society where Master’s Degree is like CXC. we aint foolish again. tell us the truth. why should a man want to pick up a child with a gun.
you are so mistaken and misguided, master degree has nothing to do with pure and simple common sense, or the abilty to reason. Most of the world biggest fools are well educated people. They believe in their own abilties, their education, to try and reason out everything, believing that they know everything, when they are far from reality. ‘the fool says in his heart their is no God’ they say we came from monkey, the world was created by a big bang, there is no life after death,etc. As a matter of fact educated people are the most selfish ,and one sided people you can meet, full of arogance ,and thinks what they know is always the truth. You just think about that.
Mr. James is Dominica’s voice of reason.
Not my voice for sure. How much does he want to hear from the minister? Was the man caught in Dominica? Is the minister the commissioner of police in Barbados or the Bajan investigating officer? Mr. James needs to know that there is a time to talk. This is not the time to talk his foolishness
Between MR. James and Mr. Savarin who would you conclude spoke the most rubbish? You guys need to think for yourself, not allowing Mr. James nor Mr. Savarin to be your sense of reason. As a Dominican, I would be nervous with the explanation given by the minister of Security, even if I wanted to dismiss Mr. James.
@ Soul Sista…none of them think for me. The rule of law tells me that the man was caught in Barbados and the Bajan law will handle him. Out of courtesy, the Bajan authorities may give a general summary of the details to our local authorities. So why are we demanding the nitty gritty information that only the investigating officers would know? I am not a politician neither do i sleep with one. Im just saying that we must be reasonable when we make certain demands because we live in a world which is governed by law and process.
Another politics drama, just want more $ in my pocket. Politicize that instead.
Well Mr. James will have to go to Barbados to interview the man himself since he is talking like he knows for a fact that the reason for the man’s visit to Dominica was not as stated.
You cant read? Or English is a second language? James never said that he knows the reason. He has correctly stated that the explanation given is insufficient.
You, you dont want to know why the man had a conealed gun with how many rounds of ammmunition? That’s not important to you? Well it is to me. stewps.
I guess you are the audience that the minister was talking to. Why don’t you for a minute, take an objective realistic look at the situation and subtract politics. Think about Dominica for a minute and the people responsible for ensuring that we are safe in our little end of the world. If people like you continue to encourage such ignorance, then Dominica will never get to the next level.
Why don’t u pay his passage/accommodations for him to do so? It is a FACT that the man was illegally armed and traveling to Dominica, so your disgraceful attempt to cover up is nothing short of criminally malicious
@jj But you are also stating that the man’s visit to Dominica is as Charlo stated.Because of the roguishness ot this administration, i fully support Honourable James’ statement. One cannot believe anything coming from the mouths of these corrupt men/women.
Well Mr. James will have to go to Barbados to interview the man himself since he knows for a fact what the man’s intentions were.
DNO why dont u just delete the repeat post nuh? Obviously it is an error.
but, be serious, Dominicans, Mr James is making a very valid point
Which is…?
If he was the Prime Minister Of Dominica, he would definitely send one or more trained police officer to interview D G-hitman in Barbados.
NO ONE travels on an airline with guns and ammunition. I would believe, and you should too, if the man was going to Dominica ARMED, to “pick up his son”, what do you think his intentions were. GO FIGURE! Personally, I am happy he was apprehended before getting on that flight to Dominica.
one thing i will say on this,somebody in dominica is very happy that he was arrested he know he safe for now, maybe he can help dominica and bajan police, let them know he was aiming for him.problem solve
What I u nderstood from Charlo is really another Tony Astaphan insulting moment and another attempt to shut the ” blind bats on Q ” wow it took the minister 11 days to tell the curious shut the hell up the man was just coming to pick up his son and the gun and amo – what that have to do with the fatherly love.
How is going to “pick up your son” ARMED fatherly love? Are you a parent? Are you sane? The man was ARMED. Thank God he did not succeed.
Do you understand satire. Can you read between the lines smarty pants
Aren’t there more importan tmatters to look into in that country? year in year out same thing. Political fight. All these politicians are worst than kindergarden children. So many people coming in with guns into DA. the container/ barrels those are where these things come in. To my knowledge Dominica NOT making guns but every day you here somebody shot/ dead, guns find etc.Out of 100 guns coming in weekly , ONE was stopped in a next country. Why don’t we start to gain back our country from all these politicians? We all know of someone who deals with guns, etc start by stopping our own children. NOW IS TIME TO TAKE BACK OUR LAND.
You are one confused individual!
Erh which island are do you come from???? Because another DNO poll will prove that you have no idea what you are talking about and that you are in no way a Dominican to state that, “everyday you hear somebody shot/dead” ..I spelt hear correctly for you. Dominica is one of the safest countries inn the world. OK some of our men in office lack scruples and knack for carrying out their jobs but dear God for someone to insinuate that my country is gun riddled is utter madness. Get your information straight.
Guns coming in legal or not is different with this situation. This man was on his way to “PICK UP HIS SON.” What do you think his motivation was? We all assume from time to time, but this one is very clear, that man had an agenda.
In this era of unlimited criminality, you have the gall to dismiss a criminal traveling to Dominica with an automatic pistol and 59 rounds of ammunition as a petty political affair. Really sad to see that due to due the pathological love of a runaway leader hypocritical morons like yourself will wholeheartedly condone even attempted murder.
@ concerned or unconcerned.. No! Nothing is more important than concerning yourself with your life or that of your brother or sister.
Life first, development next. Or in your case Life first and Red Clinic next.
So even if this matter irritates you, you will still hear about it.
In an earlier blogg, i categorically stated/that i refuse to believed anything that i read on this release by Savarin. Despite the fact that he and his ilks are treating some Dominicans like they are part of a colony of clowns, there are those among us who are mentally sound and can distinguish fact from fiction, truths from untruths,and those who are vacillating.
Under pressure, Savarin has exposed the religious tenet that we were raised in “Thou Shall not LIe”…The superficial and obscured statement leaves many unanswered questions Sir. Remember you are this failed state Minister of National Security! Domninicans who have opposing views fronm what the cabal is promulgating, and other like minded Dominicans have reasons to be uneasy.We are still remembering what happened to GON EMMANUEL on 25/12/2010 and the cabal has not shown any interest in giving justice to this man. We know we have had killing(s) by people who seem to be professional killers and the murderer(s) has (have) escaped,we know that the cabal is tormented by those who show dissent by exposing the way in which the country’s affairs are mismanaged,We know of statements like NO Law NO Constitution Can Stop Me.
We need answers like,where the man was visiting on island, how many visits has he made to Dominica,Who died or mysteriously disappeared during this time those visits were made,whether the home or people he was visiting has had any brush(es) with the law,and many more Mr Savarin.
We are living in a different Dominica these days,so patriots of this land has to be concerned with their safety Sir.
Who knows if this man was not the last to arrive here,and maybe, Just maybe he has others like him on island already. IN THE ABSENCE OF ANSWERS WE MUST SPECULATE.
This garbled statement by Savarin was an insult really.
“James was one of the most prominent persons who had called on Savarin to urgently address the nation on the matter.”
Say what all you want about Edison, he sure knows how to prick those those fellas and get them to talk nonsense to embarrass themselves. Just look at the mess what Savarin spoke yesterday. I remembered a few years ago, he got Bubbles to reveal his crab catching secret by just asking one question. “Do you have any interest in….”
that is the opposition’s job, to make sure the government stays on task
Does the typical parent travel with concealed weapons to pick up their children?
Anyway, if the man is innocent, all well and good but WHY was he travelling with a gun and ammunition. Thats the million dollar question here that Savarin is yet to answer.
Mr. James is so right! I agree with him 100%. We need a reason for the gun and being head of the country’s security, for Savarin to feel just fine that a man supposedly travelling to pick up his child was caught with concealed weapons and ammunition is mind boggling!
Poor Dominica.
@ anon how can savarin answer that?all u just as bad so he does read mind now bados will tell u all just check them later.
Anonymous: “We need a reason for the gun and being head of the country’s security, for Savarin to feel just fine that a man supposedly travelling to pick up his child was caught with concealed weapons and ammunition is mind boggling!”
Do you actually believe that there is anyone in the Caribbean who believes that the man’s intentions were noble? Surely, you do not think that Mr. Savarin believes the guy’s explanation, do you?
The man was caught, the responsible authorities in the Caribbean interrogated him and did their investigation and they reported on what was said and discovered. NOWHERE does anyone indicate that the explanation given by the man is truthful. In fact, the investigation continues and the details will come out in the court case. Mr. Savarin has merely reported on the current findings of the investigation. Of course, i am sure you already know this.
Let common sense prevail.
Common sense does prevail. It is common sense that an issue which has caused such heated discussion and even fear about DA and escalating crime, that as the head of security for the country, Savarin be far more verbal and clear on his stance.
For example he could have included, if his objective was to reassure his people that he is on top of it, something like – We are very pleased with the cooperation of the Barbados authorities and their investigations thus far, have been carried out in a most exemplary manner. There are still some major concerns mainly why, if he was simply picking up his child, was he carrying a concealed weapon. As we are actively trying to crack down on illegal arms in Dominica, we are alarmed with this vistor coming to our country with hidden weapons. We have a zero tolerance approach for such crimes. Police investigation continues along with the Barbaods authorities and we will keep the public up to date on findings –
You know. Something like that
Reasoning with Edison James.
Eddo lawlessness rules our nation. Dem fellas raise immorality to a higher moral plane than morality. The rich and powerful are subject to different laws than the rest of us. , whereas the income tax prosecutes little people for tax evasion.
Cicero rightly said, “The more laws, the less justice.”
The majority of Dominicans are slaves not freemen, servants” of whatever we submit ourselves to obey, and we obey sin, then we can’t really call ourselves “free,” can we?
Righteousness exalteth a nation: but sin is a reproach to any people.” (Proverbs 14:34)
Lavrentiy Beria and the Soviet KGB understood long decades ago that it is easy to overthrow a nation once they have become immoral. First sap and undermine morality, and then the nation easily falls. But then, the Assyrians, too, already knew
that tactic and practiced it, as did the British forcing opium on China in the 19th century, and the Japanese pushing heroin on China in the 1930s.
Truth is, “Obedience to the law is liberty.” There can be no liberty save “ordered liberty,” because without morality there is no liberty, only slavery to whatever lust moves us at the moment.
This is the level of thought we need in this country
Actually, my question on this is why isn’t Rayburn Blackmore – if that’s how his name is spelt – the Minister of National Security seeing that he is a former police officer who have a better understand ing of these matters? This shouldn’t be so political it should be more about the country security and people who know what they’re about.
Belle Beff!! So you mean to say Charlo doh know what he about?k
Let me hear those comments now….when eddoe spoke the first time..allu were down his throat…talk nuh
He still sounds empty, idle, and comical.
When people tell the TRUTH others ACKNOWLEDGE. If not, people IGNORE.
I hear you loud and clear Mr. James, I too was confused after reading Savarin’s comment. Sometimes I really believe that these politicians think that Dominicans are really a bunch of idiots.
Disrespectful is an understatement!
I am still very baffled by Savarin calling him “gentleman”. If this were to be extracted and taken into isolation you will find that there is much more behind it which lead to the kind adjective. It is almost as if Mr. savarin wants to protect the image of the guy. In all his ramblings, he could have said the man, or Mr. Mugabe but he chose to include an adjective which distract from the negative connotations to the man
You are right on the ball. There seems to be much more to this story, the guy is remanded to be tried, but Savarin has already tried the case and found him innocent. According to Savarin, the guy had no bad intentions. The only thing he did not clearly say is that the Bajans made a mistake by arresting the guy and they should release him, but make no mistake about it, this was clearly implied in his statement.
It would be interesting to see the outcome of this case.
I pray that Edison continues to press on with this matter, we have a right to know.
Thank you Mr. James…
Whilst I prefer to remain unencumbered by political affiliation on this issue you have my support and you speak for me.
Mr. Savarin continues to prove himself a fouchette in a cabinet that needs to be disposed off pronto.
I agree, all he said is that he was coming to pick up his son in Domninica. No mention of the gun and ammunition found as if it never existed. That is just so weird. At least say we have no further information regarding why he had the gun but that he said he was coming to pick up his son.
very fishy too me.this guy was a paid assasin and he will speak up shortly.
I agree, this spells assasin. What could a man going to pick up his son for the holidays be doing with a weapon hidden in his luggage. Lets hope he speaks…..
A pretty dim one -with a name likethat and thinking he could get through customs undetected
The son aspect was just a convenient alibi, to let him appear as just an INNOCENT loving dad, after completing his dastardly act and fleeing via the airport
Tell them again Eddo…then labor man there hold PHD’s in lying and bending the truth. The sad thing is that we have gotten so used to it that all we do is complain for a few days and life goes on until the next lie is repeated. I would not be surprised if the Dominica State College starts offering courses in ” Lying and Spining the DLP Way” with the PM resuming his old job as lead professor with the SC as his associate. What a damn shame.
Assertive, NOT Agressive!
lolololol sc…lololol :P
OOPs – Sorry!
Soory to say sir, but if you reject then you seem to know more so come with the full story. Mr James time to grow up and be at peace. Always making an issue out of anything. If he did not say anything, you would be screaming. You first asked for explanation and when you get one is another problem. Making mountain out of mole hills that is you sir.
The best thing for one to be is at peace and pray. But time and time again, you are agitating and always giving yourself stress. Stress is not goood for anyone. Oppose if you have to but do it with wisdom – not getting on like a child.
We need constructive opposition not child’s play, demonstrations and charades.
A Blessed New year to you Mr James and hope that you will seek wisdom this year to oppose in a more constructive way and not the destructive path that you are taking.
If this country had only people like you, the state of affairs of the country would be so reproachable, I would be ashame to say that I am Dominican.
“Making mountain out of mole hills that is you sir.”
A characteristic of a lazy, inept, and bankrupt Opposition. Hon. James has been reduced to a mere jester who sometimes irritates but usually entertains. An abject embarrassment!
Cleary based on your comment ????????, you wouldn’t even know what wisdom looked like if she punched you in the face and then sat on your face. You are clearly politically tainted. No objectivity in your statement. You need to just take a seat. Take several seats!!!!
Hi Frenchy blessings to you. Since I would not be able to identify wisdom, and should take several seats (whatever you mean by that), would you kindly identify Mr wisdom and objectivity and give a better advice or should I tell the Gentleman – Go, make noise till you drop; Come down from Marigot everyday; Have demonstrations every day – 365 days. Till u get what you want don’t stop? How is that?? Am I politically tainted with a change of comments?????? Am I being objective now? I was not close to politics on my first comment but you have forced me so I made my choice. Mr should stop opposing until the whole Government side resign. How about that by the time he finished, Ball kay poin. and then election time will be there.
Idiot