Opposition Leader, Lennox Linton has responded to comments by Justice Minister, Rayburn Blackmoore as it relates protest action on the island, saying Dominica’s Constitution guarantees civil liberties to citizens.
“A Minister of Government spouting such uncivilized foolishness in 2015 is indeed a disgrace to our humanity here in Dominica,” Linton said.
There have been a few protests in Dominica recently.
The UWP staged protests outside the office of the Electoral Commission demanding answers on the result of the seat in Grand Fond following the general election last year. Linton had also led a delegation to deliver a petition to DASPA boss, Benoit Bardouille, on behalf of Vescort Jones who was fired as a port security officer on December 10, 2014.
Also recently, bus drivers plying the Marigot to Londonderry route held protest action near the Douglas Charles Airport, complaining that seawater was invading the road nearby, causing damage to their vehicles and demanded that government do something about it.
Blackmoore said on state-owned DBS Radio that these actions were attempts to “to provoke the state into an overreaction and create a 1979 situation.” He said “unlawful” protests will not be tolerated in Dominica and the government will clamp down and prosecute those responsible for staging them.
But Linton said the Constitution guarantees certain civil liberties as part of the island’s practice of democracy.
“The Constitution of Dominica – the supreme law of the land – entitles the citizens of this Isle of Beauty, this Isle of Splendor to fundamental rights and freedoms including but not limited to the right to life, liberty and security, protection of the law, freedom of conscience, freedom of expression, freedom of assembly and freedom of association,” he said.
He continued, “So it is that we join the rest of the free world in the enjoyment of civil liberties as part of the practice of democracy. These civil liberties are personal guarantees and freedoms that Skerrit, Blackmore and company cannot tamper with, either by law or by judicial interpretation.”
According to the Opposition Leader, Blackmoore sounds “angry and gives the impression that he is holding grudges against, and would therefore like to harm those who embrace the civil liberties that define our democracy.”
“Tell him to take it easy, show some respect for the constitutional rule of law,” Linton said.
Linton also advised Blackmoore to read the following quotes from Proverbs in the Bible.
-Those who guard their lips preserve their lives, but those who speak rashly will come to ruin. Proverbs 13:3
-Wisdom calls aloud in the streets, she raises her voice in the public squares; she calls out at the street corners, she delivers her message at the city gates. Proverbs 1:20-21
-Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves, for the rights of all who are destitute. Speak up and judge fairly; defend the rights of the poor and needy. Proverbs 31: 8-9
-Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the Lord and depart from evil. Proverbs 3:7
It’s a sad day in DA.Blackmore you need to more deplomatic with your words.You know fully well the DPF is not capable of taking on the masses.As your ex course mate you must choose your words wisely.You are basically daring people who live in a democratic society.Reminding someone of a bad experience only strengthens their resolve.Protests are a part of a free society,as long as it’s done in the right way.We only have one security force.Use it wisely.
In this day and age Blackmore talking so much foolishnesss. Why don’t he take a page from DICE SONG – GO READ YOUR PROVERBS. Eh leh sarla!!!
Blackmoore quickly referenced 1979 in his response to bus drivers protesting unsafe road conditions during high tides and rough seas in the Marigot area. It is quite obvious that the bus drivers in question simply wanted an answer or possible solution from the government regarding this stretch of road.
How do we equate their actions with the events of 1979? I believe that Blackmoore is the real agitator here, by referencing 1979. Let the bus drivers know what methods or plans that the government will implement to solve the issue and they will return to work peacefully. We should not create phantom issues that do not exist.
Linton is hiding behind this nonsensical protest and rallying cry. soon the people will see his true worth; not that of an Leader of a Party, but that of a propagandist.
One Love Dominicans!!
Since Blackmoore made reference to 1979, maybe he needs to be pulled aside by President, Charlo, for a lecture of the events leading to 1979. Furthermore, Charlo also needs to remind Blackmoore of how we (back then I was a laborite) protested downstairs of then PM, late Dame Euginia Charles building on Hanover street, since Charlo was on the other side of the fence back then. Charlo needs to remind Blackmoore how we laborites washed our hands in the face of a former government minister who served on the same side with Savarin. Charlo, educate this little boy and tell him to shut it up ………….
sorry evangelist if you are stick to evangelism,we, where not labourites then,we where freedomites at that point in time,because this whole 1979 crap,was a well executed freedom party plan to get into power,and it worked, because the whole situation was manipulated,because PJ was a fool,he fell for it.
,and played right into Eugenia hands.
Dominicans are cowards. In which democratic country you need permission to protests. People we need to start doing so with no fear and favour,and let history repeats itself. That’s why I love Isis and the rest.
After so many people that isis have killed and destroyed how can you say that you love them? Are you semi retarded?
A peaceful demonstration in order to affirm something positive is one thing. A protest is sometimes quite different.
Most Dominicans would rather not protest unless they feel thy must do so in order to grab the attention of the government to effect what they think is a change. This does not make them cowards.
In my country (Canada) there are trouble makers who never miss an opportunity to stir the pot. They have nothing better to do, not even a worthwhile recommendation to offer. In the end they become part of the problem.
If a change is perceived necessary an intelligent well written petition signed by a significant number of voters is usually more effective than a public protest. The reasons are (1) A protest draws the curious, the ill informed. and the rabble rousers. (2) A petition gets the signature of people who are not afraid to be identified, and are willing to speak for the cause.
Rev. Donald Hill. International Evangelist.
Jesus Christ is the only religious leader who foretold His own death and said he would rise again on the third day.
He also claimed to be the Son of God, the door to heaven, and the only way of salvation.
On the morning of the third day when he stepped out of the tomb He validated ALL His claims
After He rose he was seen by His eleven apostles on numerous occasions and even ate with them! He was seen by over 500 people at one time. He was seen by Saul from Tarsus as he travelled on the road to Damascus. Until that encounter Saul did not believe in Jesus. Later Saul became known as the Apostle Paul.
This man – Jesus Christ – said the kind of tree can be known by the fruit it bears. When you examine Isis you see hate, bloodshed, lust and murder: shootings, suicide bombings, beheadings, and even burning people alive. These men who rape women also enjoy murdering them.
Do not say you love Isis. This is insane.
Sincerely, Rev. Donald Hill. International…
Blackmoore, you stated that, “We have seen over the past weeks a calculated and creative attempt by some who do not want to accept that the people have exercised their franchise and voted for a party of their choice and they have tried ways to circumvent the rule of law by having, in a creative way, unlawful protest action.”
What are you really trying to say, that it is alright for your party to win election by the people who have exercised their franchise and voted for a party of their choice, but it is not okay for them to protest when they choose to. Or is it only the people who voted…
Does Blackmoore know what the word democratic means? Let me tell you: It is a government in which the supreme power (the people) has an unquestionable right to the possession of the people’s property in this case: (Dominica), this gives the privilege to the people so that they may exercise their rights directly through a system of representation which involves periodically held free ELECTIONS.
Blackmoore, you stated that, “We have seen over the past weeks a calculated and creative attempt by some who do not want to accept that the people have exercised their franchise and voted for a party of their choice and they have tried ways to circumvent the rule of law by having, in a creative way, unlawful protest action.”
What are you really trying to say, that it is alright for your party to win election by the people who have exercised their franchise and voted for a party of their choice, but it is not okay for them to protest when they choose to. Or is it only the people who voted…
What is “unlawful” protest, are we talking about the disruption of the public? The rights of the public to conduct its affairs limits the nature of protest action. Peaceful, non-disruptive protest cannot be unlawful in Dominica given the present constitution. Therefore, I must assume that the minister is referring to public disruption.
I would have thought that this mistalk would have been explained to the public by now. What does the minister mean when he used the term “unlawful protest” Someone in the press should have asked him to explain.
Democracy with the press in a limp noodle. The press has got to steep up
Well thats the beginning with Linton I told you all there will be more sea water thats mother nature. Water and more water.
that’s why the road should be diverted some where else you find it right to take a loan for a vehicle in 6 months it rotten and you still paying the loan? that road is not a Marigot road ner Carib Territory to Portsmouth using it heavily
Linton knows fully well that he needs a permit for his so called crab backs yet he takes,farmers crying about take,take,and take,land take,no one cares about asking or applying.Blocking roads and causing obstructions means the innocent suffer,If you request for permission,other people will know this taking place and find alternative routs to get themselves to school or get to and from work.To stop these takings we have to start somewhere,well done to Mr. Blackmoore. we cannot build an airport over night $196,000,000.00 one hundred and ninety-six million dollars
Mr Linton was the reason why this entire scenario transpired. Mr jones knew only the forestry division could determine whether charges would be preferred. He should merely take part of his salary and support the individual until he finds another job.
With that stupid alternative government just having their supporters blocking roads one day they will cause the death of a sick person eh!
they always allow ambulance to pass and they are not stupid that’s their democratic right Linton is doing a good opposing job, everyone has faults but that a side he is good.
And how do those Scriptures fit in that kind of dispute? The Word of God is the message of Life–the message of peace and joy in Love. King Solomon, who wrote the Book of Proverbs, ended one of his Books with the words: “Fear God and obey His commands! That is man’s all
Jesus summed all of the Ten Commandments, and the rest of Law of Moses, into two commandments, in response to the Jewish Leaders: “‘You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind.’ This is the first and great commandment. And the second is like it: ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself. On these two commandments hang all the Law and the Prophets” Matt. 22: 37-40
Jesus called those two commandments the “New Command” as He continued to stress on the call for us to love one another. Where does “demonstrations and protests fit in the attitude and conducts of Love–the activity which causes nothing but unrest in peoples minds?
“Fear God and obey His commands! That is man’s all”
I doh calling anybody name eh, I just writing my “ting” I know I have to be careful when I decide to quote scriptures for others to read:
And so it is written in the Book of Ecclesiastes Chapter 12:13; which reads “Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep his commandments: For this is the whole duty of man.” If we continue reading the 14th verse we should read. “For God Shall bring every work into judgement, with every secret thing, whether it be good, or whether it be evil.
So said the Preacher the Son of King David who was King Solomon, as we remember “Vanity of vanities, saith the Preacher, vanity of vanities; all is vanity.”
that’s what we get when we vote and put anybody in key positions! Imagine a minister of national security making such rubbish utterances! I cannot believe it, man! so anybody can just come wash your foot and become a minister tomorrow! no standards…no wonder this country will always stay like that! smh…
Ok people I’m just asking … am i the only one who said “yes pastor Linton” after reading this article ??!
This issue does not affect only Marigot or Wesley people. This is the first thing visitors coming to Dominica see, they will be getting drench too and what a good experience for them. Mr minister please
fix this, this is the first impression people arriving in DA see.
this comment is in response to people like zuma, observer, wow, truth, and real possie, I am wondering what world you all are living in. certainly not the same one I am living in because the more I try to understand your comments the more confuse I get. to the observer in America there have been and there will continue to be spontaneous gatherings for the purpose of demonstration. that is a as it is so often called a god given right. in a free democracy those rights are protected under the constitution of the land. for people who claim to be god fearing why is it that you seem to fear man more than god. if god is the supreme one the we need to re examine our thoughts and beliefs. to zuma ,wow, truth and real possie you need to do some reflecting upon yourself and stop being misguided by party politics. some one has to stand up for the little man just as Mandela, Martin Luther king Jr, Gandi, and others has done in the past. not that Linton is being compared to any one of these men.
It’s time these politicians face what they were elected into the house of parliament for,be it Labor or workers… It’s like Lenox wants to keep talking and making noise..The Government in power doing less for Dominica…Everyone wants to be heard…. It’s tiring. How does these protests affect the poor families,affect those without jobs,poor salaries,their constituencies … They should deal with issues affecting the COMMON PEOPLE of Dominica instead of issues affecting THEMSELVES,POLITICIANS.
Lennox the CONSTITUTION do not give anyone the right to BLOCK ROADS in the name of PROTEST!!!! Whether it be by debris or human!!!!
If you want to gather why don’t you meet by the river or the bay where no one sees you? It cannot be right to storm a person office with the whole of MARIGOT to bring a simple paper and then say your right to gather is being trampled on? What NONSENSE YOU SWALLOWING NAH BOSS???
Go by the river where no one can see you? Protest eh? Note that Linton has little to do with the bus drivers etc protest at Melville Hall. You all not listening.
After all we have very experienced and proficient trained lawyers within the ranks of the UWP. There are also very senior police officers (retired) who, whilst in service advanced the virtues of adhering to the Public Order Act. There are times when the people do take things into their hands and the State is forced to act. Is that what the recent protest actions were meant to do. To force the State into taking action, over react perhaps (which is very doubtful today given the allegiance of the police to the UWP) and thus land the UWP with a cause for civil unrest? The UWP was so unsure of what it was supposed to do after the election results in Grand Fond that they did not even lodge an election petition to challenge the results based on the countless irregularities they say took place in Grand Fond. Are they serious about law and order or they are speaking to certain elements among them. People respect the laws. Skerrit did not pass the Public Order Act. He met it there.
People, Dominicans! Do not forget we have a Public Order Act to manage those occasions when the “PEOPLE” decide to represent a certain view in public. Those who propose that they can gather and agitate for whatever, wherever, whenever and however they wish they are only insighters of public mischief. It cannot be that because I have certain rights – freedom to associate however and wherever I wish, I have the same right to storm parliament or the PM’s office or indeed gather at the entrance to the home of Mr. Linton. (just an example). I would be totally out of order, acting illegally and the law ought to deal with me. It is Mr. Linton himself who said during the campaign that the country is governed by laws and everyone is expected to obey those laws. In the absence of which there will be chaos. The greatest demonstration of such a truism is when Mr. Linton went to the State House, stood before an “illegal President” and took the oath of office. It could not happen any other…
ha! How come you did not reference any part of the public order act to support your argument? Uh?
You need to ask yourself when and why we have a”public order Act” in case you are unaware let me inform you that we have such an act because like now, we hero worshiped a leader and turned a blind eye to suppression of our democracy. I am happy though that at least one person recognises that. Where were those persons like the current illegal president to prevent this act from coming on our law books? He was conspicuously silent while enjoying ski trips and other perks. He forgot that one of his reasons for closing down the country was the passage of the same “public order act” so why am I making this point? Well it is to help us guard against further denials of our rights by a government and leader who we adore.
Wo! Can we all get along? Its the same constitution it used to work all the time, despite our differences, now the same constitution is banted around and its being used for different agendas. In my opinon its clearly a question of big egoes, power vs i will show you who is the boss a recepie for confusion in our once peaceful Dominica. Unfortunately! in the end we the people are going to be colatral damage regardless of whos side we`re on. We need a scence of calm in our Island. Our action will tell us more of what is at stake and as i see it it appears deep rooted hatered and jelousy one against the other instead of working together for the betterment of Dominica. What we have is a case of persons{ who the cap fit} let them wear it” acting as nausiances and hot heads, if it continues we are heading for nothing short but a country heading in caios and need i say trouble. Please for the sake of Dominica and its people. Stop that nonescense and get on with the building our nation.
Oh Boy, Lennox again. Change the Opposition Leader for the UWP. We fed up with Lennox. Mr creating more trouble again. Its trouble after trouble. No solution just TROUBLE.
Lennox only quote and preaches what he wants his disciples to hear…Time will tell! Never miss the water till the well runs dry.
Does Blackmoore know what the word democratic means? Let me tell you: It is a government in which the supreme power (the people) has an unquestionable right to the possession of the people’s property in this case: (Dominica), this gives the privilege to the people so that they may exercise their rights directly through a system of representation which involves periodically held free ELECTIONS.
Blackmoore, you stated that, “We have seen over the past weeks a calculated and creative attempt by some who do not want to accept that the people have exercised their franchise and voted for a party of their choice and they have tried ways to circumvent the rule of law by having, in a creative way, unlawful protest action.”
What are you really trying to say, that it is alright for your party to win election by the people who have exercised their franchise and voted for a party of their choice, but it is not okay for them to protest when they choose to. Or is it only the people who voted…
I will add a message to Mr. Blackmoore: Proverbs 26: 6-7 He that sendeth a message by the hand of a FOOL cutteth off the feet, and drinketh damage. The legs of the lame, are not equal: so are parable in the mouth of FOOLS.. Black-in-moore you are talking parable that not even you yourself can understand. So who ever is advising you; need to give you a copy of the Constitution so that you may spend some time to read and understand it. Dominica is a DEMOCRATIC country.
Can you imagine a member of President Obama’s administration saying the things Rayburn Blackmoore, the Justice Minister, said? He would have been sacked the very same day.
This is a classic response to Blackmoore!
And can it be…
On January 22, 2015 the Honourable Minister announced to the effect that the laws of Dominica were in the
process of being revised. on January 26, 2015, the Honourable Minister announced that “unlawful protests will not be tolerated.” If it sounds suspicious, it probably is.
Lennox Linton needs to be taken to the sea and be given a good scrub down.
i guess you’ve taken that diabolic ritual bath many times before, have it done you any good? why should Linton take that evil bath when the BLOOD of Jesus washes whiter and cleaner?
you are an idiot… you are praising the minister for trying to take our civil right away from us… don you think it is right to allow blackmoore and his government to have us like the Chinese in china.
to I am Dominican, are you really? it seems to me that you are an individual deeply entrenched in the politics of the DLP and in no way concerned about the welfare and wellbeing of the entire country. some of us seem to see things through tunnel vision just like you do. you need to take a step back and look at the big picture. when Lennox Linton demonstrates against the wrongs perpetrated upon us as a nation he is not doing it for his supporters only but for all of us because what negatively affects you and me affects the entire country. to say that “Lennox Linton needs to be taken to the sea and be given a good scrub down” is to imply that Mr. Linton is dirty in some way shape or form. remember any government that is left to govern unchallenged is bound to bring suffering upon the masses. take a good look around the world and you will see. in practically every dictatorship the masses suffer. the opposition is in place to create a balance of power and in Dominica we certainly need…
The masses spoke in the last election what part of that do you and Mr Linton not understand.
I gave you number nine thumbs up; not only that the ignorant person believes Lennox is dirty, that to me seems to be a threat! The dirty ones they cannot see, those who have more than their salary can afford are the shady ones; the actual dirty people in our country.
The supports of the Labor Party are blind to that!
Do u understand what dictator means? In my Concise Oxford Dictionary it says. “Absolute ruler, one who suppresses or succeeds a democratic govt. A chief magistrate with absolute powers, a domineering person, with absolute authority State ruled by a dictator,one who dictates for transcription”Do u see any signs of dictatorship in DA?
So if you think so what would he do with AS’s like you and the cabal u support?
Just asking honestly. Putting the shoe on the other foot.
Its your constitutional right to speak rubbish……….it is also you constitutional right to think before you speak….it is further your constitutional right to familiarise yourself with the Constitution.
Go read and think before you talk
Well Blackmore can come and all who support him because people up this side don’t have what he and others have. Lennox doing what any other parl rep would do, support his people. Lennox was not even informed prior to the action. The commuters were just fed up that morning and when people noticed what was going on they came on board. So we ready for 1979.
Unfortunately, that’s what it may take. However, most of the people that voted DLP will have to come to realize that first.
I suppose one qualified for a justice minister position in government, would have some knowledge of the nation’s constitution. Begin a former police, might not be enough to be in government, never mind to be called justice minister. Some of us are aware of the British Magna Carta, written eight hundred years ago. After eight (800) years, the British campaign to reassert Britain’s Christian heritage on the 800th anniversary of the signing of the Magna Carta.
The Magna Carta is the 13-century document enshrining the rights, privileges, and liberties of the then clergy, and the British nobles eight hundred years ago. It is also considered a founding document for human rights. Basically, British, laws, and for that matter all laws, especially in democracy’s are based on the British Magna Carta. Any lawyer who is a lawyer in Dominica should be aware of that, so too should a justice minister. The best thing for Dominica at the moment is to call a general strike, shut the island down…
Stop with those FAKE name put your NAME behind your statements ,,DA is a free country freeedom of speach,,,
Fragility with Dominica’s Democracy will always be maintained because of the quality of scholarship permeating the country. As long as this quality of reasoning is prevalent in the culture, there can be no improvement.
It seems like Dominicans always had it in reverse gear. It is not the party in power that has driven progress it is the opposition. But we have supported every type of wrong and kept voting for people who do nothing for us, so they will keep doing nothing.
Now that a voice is trying to educate the masses, the masses themselves are angry because they do not want to change even if they have nothing to show for their efforts.
Man I getting tired of this
I agree with you… It’s like Lenox wants to keep talking and making noise…Everyone wants to be heard…. It’s tiring… They should deal with issues affecting the common people of dominca instead of issues affecting themselves,politicians
This place definitely makes anyone with any sense tired.
Consult the president to learn how to take down his Gov’t. LMAO Bc Saverin would not know how to in 2015 Back then a mouse was a mouse now we have computer component called a mouse Virus would give u a range of infectious diseases now also ur computer.
So it’s gonna be different today. More so all left turn right and vice versa. man who cannot speak leading country. Eunches have the biggest mouths on Radio and making$12k to analyze history etc even mad enough to say Parra does not understand history. Now we have a sunglasses as min of justice Rayban shades lol! If the opposition becomes Gov’t by say 2017 Groovey Bat will be min of Broadcasting or justice as he was once a cop who hunted dread locks in the bushes with a once former DPP. We are so screwed as a nation!
AN ANALYSIS OF WHAT THE ESTEEMED JUSTICE MINISTER SAID.
1. “unlawful protest action will not be tolerated.”
2. “What is happening, and we have sat down and spoke about it, is seemingly an attempt by a number of folks to provoke the state into an
overreaction and to create a 1979 situation,”
3. “Dominica is not going down that route,”
4. “Let us put our energy and our talents to pushing this country forward,” he noted. “Having said that, the persons who have been involved
in masterminding those events will face the full force of the law.”
#1 contradicts #2. #3 contradicts the first sentence in #4. contradicts the second. This man has to stop acting like a gergesh.
#2. Who is the we you are referring to? Did to speak to the opposition or amongst yourself. If it is only amongst yourselves – the cabal, then you are preparing armed intervention which will take us back directly to 1979.
A thief never like to see a person walk with a bag,
The Law does not give you the right to block the public road.
so when anse de mai people did it they were respected and the matter was dealt with promptly. I guess its because its a labor strong whole.
Unless they were granted a license. If so it would be dated and would allow only for a certain time period on that day. Of course this would depend on alternative routes being available to drivers.
Sincerely, Rev. Donald Hill. International Evangelist.
It would appear, when Ministers of Government are angry with Dominicans who uphold their constitutional rights, they are always reminded of 1979. They should not be upset with the people, they should be angry with the man who is presently resident in the white house that the Chinese built for a price of $27 million. They have embraced this gentleman as a brother, forgave him for his sins and the responsibility as regards the downfall of the DLP. A calyponian once said give them barbarlen, go ahead, Hon. Linton, give them proverbs.
Tell Blackmore Dominica is not his private property
Its always amazing how lennox linton can quote the sections of the constitution he is interested in and not the entire subsection… He knows and is infact aware that for there to be a public gathering permission must be sought and obtained from the relevant authority before proceeding. No one is saying you cannot protest. Stop Lying and heed the constitution….the same one you quoting parts of
So please tell us the sections he left out less you are worst then him Derrick. Easy to criticize, difficult to substantiate one’s arguments with facts. Please put up or shut up.
Remember he told us he did not know he needed a license to board a plane with crab backs. Maybe he really does not know the law of the land. But now that he has his own copy of the constitution he will learn in time to come. Wish the man Good Luck and happy learning.
Shut you mouth boy; are you insinuating, that each time people wish to congregate for whatever purpose, they must get permission from some government. You have missed interpreted whatever section, or subsection you are quoting, and stop the crap using a fictitious name. If you are a big man and knows so much write you real name with your stupid comments, other than that shut up! In that case you are suggesting every Saturday, every Church in the country may have to secure a permit before the congregation enters their place of worship, because the constitution said so!
Remember what Skerrit said “no law, nor constitution prevent him from doing what?” The same constitution which governs the people of Dominica, is also above you and Skerrit, you are subjected to the same rules, nevertheless, since our nation now exists under a dictatorship, the laws of the land seems to apply to the poor only!
You have heart calling people comments stupid??? You the pot calling the kettle black?? Seems like your degree in electrical engineering you always seem to feel the need to inform people about on here skipped basic you seem to be the only one who got from my statement that I was saying people cant congregate for church……If you did not get that i was referring to unlawful protests maybe you should seek a refund from your university
I’m so happy Mr.Linton can read, understand and appreciate the Constitution and the rule of Law, Blackmoor is not going to be allowed to run block around those documents just to prove a point, he’s trying to use the Constitution to suit himself whenever he wants, but he doesn’t believe in the Law so who is he trying to fool. I agree he is angry and he is the person who is pushing the people into confrontation so they can get the police to shoot at them I hope the Police understand what they are doing but we will not buy into it because we do not want anyone to get killed and we are not going to repeat what happened when the president was leading the people in 1979 today he is president only in Dominica that could happen. So I would suggest to Blackmoor to stop behaving as a brat and do the work he is elected to do, reach out to the people and work with them instead of a heavy handed attitude.
Blackmoor maybe you should be honest with the people as to what is wrong with your…
If you have to ask “permission” or get a permit, you do not have the “right.”
Are you out of your mind? The relevant parties should be informed but permission should not be sort.
This is ignorance. No wonder Skerrit is walking all over us in Dominica. Permission was not sort in Hong Kong just recently and Hong Kong is controlled by China.
The day we start asking for permission to demonstrate in the streets is the day you guys MIGHT regret you ever cvoted for a dictator. YOU’LL LEARN.
In this instance the word is “sought” Neg, “sought” and not sort. Only trying to help.
Glad to see you agree mr. Linton is smart man Derick.
Nonsense, In May 1979 did Savarin sought permission for the 29 day strike he initiated and lead…???
Proverbs boy -Go read your proverbs Blackmoore epi lass parlay pawole sorte.
Proverbs Boy!!!
Linton the man know what he speak of and am sure he is guided by the same law you think you know of, because taking educated advice you tend to lead some of the citizens down the wrong path of the law. Why did you run for cover after you found out they were waiting for you? Simple you could’ve taken the paper to Badwill with less brouhaha when it was your fault why the guy got fired, you are just bad for the country you tend to lead people in the wrong direction, I feel sorry for my country when I see you do the things you do.
Feel sorry for your dumb self and stop singing for the crumbs.
How interesting that you know the law as it relates to civil liberties, but you didn’t know it as it relates to the declaration of certain items upon departure from the island.
Does the law state that permission has to be obtained and granted before protest can take place? Many people use America as a benchmark for everything; here in America permission has to be obtained and granted before protest can take place.
Not every time, okay, some of us knows how it works!
Did Charles Savarin get permission in 1979? But today he is sitting in the Palace laughing at all of us., put there by Skerrit. Helas man, when people take to the streets they do not do so easily because they can pay with their lives but they only do so when they are fed up and can not take any more. That is what the government should address not by force but analyse why the uproar and fix it.
Linton.. The cap fit you wear it.. Find solutions for the Bus drivers of your constituencies and stop your political warfare. At the end of the day you will abide by the rule. The next time you decide to stage your personal demonstration , and disturb the lives of people who want to be left in peace, you will be arrested…
I have already told you find something meaningful to do.. Here you go again bragging on and on.. Let your shadow minister of public works deal with the matter, who in my opinion is much more capable to handle the situation, than you.. You looking for Horn ,,, Lennox… Behave yourself and stop this nonsense of your hate campaign, on the ruling government.. We want to live in harmony but you are striving for division and unrest, Dominicans have voted and it is clear that you are not wanted by the populace. Including your own constituency, had it not been for Edison James, you would have not gotten one vote…. Stop your hatred business and move on or move out…
@Zuma , every time you comment you make me sick. you sound so much like an illiterate slave. You just don’t make any sense. You are so locked in a brainwased Labour Party world that any small amount of awareness you have is devolved by your own stupidity .We live in a DEMOCRATIC country , do you know how important an opposition is to a DEMOCRATIC state. In many parts of the world people are fighting and dying for their DEMOCRATIC rights , and here you are living in one and you refuse to acknowledge it.Go ahead and criticize Lennox for standing up for the rights of those of us who can understand and appreciate our DEMOCRATIC rights, one day you will ask for Lennox. just by a slight chance if you are aware of whats going on around the world now , opposition parties are winning elections , because the people are wiser and smarter than us Dominican. The opposition get 17, 429 votes , so that should tell you something , so know your place .I so regretting i name my beloved dog Zum
Being away for so long and have nobodies fill position that we in the diaspora could hold without much gray matter really set me thinking-Is it time to come home? Not like LeBron James but to kick some Butts beginning with those in power & in opposition. U guys are sick to the bone. We need a revolution this becoming more apparent everytime I read this blog.
We seem to becoming a s people day by day. Saverin as president, Scared to debate as P.M an -expolice officer like his boss who needs therapy DA has gone to the dogs 4 real.
17’429 and where did the majority of the votes went to smarty pants.. Here you go the majority has decided Lennox is a no no.,. Get it… Now go chillllll before you get a blood clot…
Will u be able to do this in a dictatorship lead nation?
Zuma, Lennox is doing something, at least he is not just sitting grinning when he is issued his pay cheque, look at Blackmoore face, he is a happy man knowing his salary is secured for another five years. What are you doing? How are you paid, what is your profession, how much do you earn per month?
You are supporting a bunch of incompetent people, who sits talking crap. They only purpose they serve in government is to oppress the poor. They live high on the hog, drinking the blood of the people. When an unfortunate screams out in pain from hunger some crumb from the Red Clinic are thrown in their faces, on their knees they bow, and lick the crumb from the floor! When will people like you come to the realization that this government has no plans, no initiative, Dominica is on the decline. Many of those who are destroying Dominica, has secured homes in the United States, and elsewhere, when the bottom falls out they have a place to run; where will you seek refuge?
who going to arrest him….you man hahahahahahahha….touch linton and you touch the majority and diaspora wont stop 1979
We will soon find a solution.