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Leader of Opposition Lennox Linton has called for a full public inquiry and forensic investigation into the operation of the Citizenship By Investment (CBI) Program.
Addressing supporters at a meeting in Lagoon on Thursday night, he also said the United Workers Party (UWP) plans protest action in the coming days on that matter.
His comments came following a matter involving Iranian national and ex-diplomat of Dominica, Ali Reza Ziba Halat Monfared who was arrested on allegations of being involved in his country biggest-ever corruption scandal.
“We want an immediate end to the sale of Dominica’s Diplomatic Passports, we are not negotiating that, we want it to happen, we want it to happen now,” Linton argued. “We want a full public inquiry and a forensic investigation into the operation of Dominica’s CBI Program from 1995.”
He continued, “And we want the government to stop this business of paying these huge multi-million dollar commissions to a marketer of the CBI Program when Marigot has no hospital, when the people of Dominica have no jobs, when they cannot correct the wave overtopping problem at Melville Hall, but they say that they have CBI money.”
Linton further argued that his party wants the money from the CBI program to be used and go to the benefits of all the people of Dominica.
“We want electoral reform because it is time for us to have voter ID cards and it is time for the list to be cleaned,” he stressed. “We do not want people who have bought our passports to vote in our elections even though they do not live in Dominica.”
“We do not want anybody who has bought our passports and is living somewhere else to vote in our elections from long distance, wherever they are, that is not going to happen,” Linton added.
He revealed that his party plans to hold a series of protest action to further address the issue.
“And so we will protest and we will protest, and we will protest…people say it’s time for action, it is time for action,” he repeated.
Additionally, he said, “When you get educated for 10 years is PHD you’re having and so this is 2017, the year in which it will be no longer be business as usual.”
Linton also believes it is time for action, “to reclaim our country is now…”
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When the Labourites meet, there will be a BIGGER CROWD. We supporting our PM
History repeat itself.We all can remember Astaphans in 2001-2003 asked the Labour administration to seek the help of the Scotland Yard and FORENSIC EXPERT, because he spent several years investigating the UWP for corruption.
Now Linton calls for a full public inquiry and FORENSIC INVESTIGATION………OK?
My first thoughts for the day:
This is how I view these articles and comments of the government’s opponents.
Considering this situation, it came to mind some people’s hearts are wicked, as if the devil is in them and spurring them on, to perform his evil works. They utilize every occurrence to blame the government. God knows who you are and what you are up to. Woe to you!
You are Christians and proud of it, right? Some of you even left the Catholic Church to hear Holy Scripture read and preached thunderously which could deafen the ears. These do not go to their church without the Holy Bible in hand. You say you have found God. as if He was not in you since you were baptized Catholics and practiced this Faith.
Taking short-cuts to the Most Sacred Heart of Jesu, He warned us about that, “as a thief that jumps over the gate to get to the house to steal.” It will not work with Our Lord who reads hearts, knows motives and reasons, who cannot be deceived.
It shows your newfound religion has not mortally and spiritually benefited you one bit (never will) and those you influenced to do likewise.
If you are a practicing Christian Catholic and you do not do what Our Lord Jesus Christ said: “Love one another”, be it your politicians, you offend Our Lord for you do not practice what He taught us and what our Catholic Church believes and teaches.
Your punishment is imminent and forthcoming from Our Lord for you do not please Him.
Our Lord said, “Those who knew (were taught) and do not practice it, it is a sin. They will be more severely punished.”
What they do is stirring up trouble for others and contribute to disunity in the land.
Some people harm themselves and their country and they are not aware of it.
Do good and good will follow you.
Do evil and it will be the reverse.
Nothing good will come from your efforts.
Whatever you say and do will not be fruitful.
You will also not receive God’s blessing for you are cantankerous.
You will also contribute to bringing down the wrath of God on your country.
Some politicians use their influence with some nationals of influence who support them to stir up trouble. They also use the nationals who support them to stir up trouble with their demands.
They keep repeating over and over again the frailties of what they assumed the government did, forgetting they have frailties, worst than the government, as they consistently criticize the government, expecting much from those politicians, doing nothing for their country and giving nothing to it, to enhance it in any manner. Call them useless nationals who do no good for their country and for other nationals.
If you think God is not observing you, knows your thoughts, etc., think again. People as you are a people and society which need to be immediately transformed into godliness and godly works.
Without pride and prejudice and complimenting myself, these thoughts came to my mind and performed through inspiration. The US Catholic Radio is on.
May God be praised and blest. Mighty is His Holy Name and His Works.
Message to Skerrit and his Corrupt Labour government:
WE THE DECENT LAW ABIDING PEOPLE OF DOMINICA CANNOT AT THE SAME TIME CONDONE STATEMENTS AND ACTIONS WHICH SEEK TO COMPROMISE NATIONAL SECURITY BY THIS Government and others associated with their devious means and schemes. IT IS FOR THIS REASON THAT we, the people of Dominica WISH TO CALL ON ALL DOMINICANS TO DISASSOCIATE THEMSELVES from this minister and the corrupt Skerrit Labour government WITH ALL STATEMENT OR ACTIONS WHICH MAY APPEAR TO PUT STATE SECURITY AT RISK. ,,…and likely to affect the democratic rights of all Dominicans to rightly question and condemn any illegal acts of passports etc.
OVER THE PAST YEARS, THIS GOVERNMENT HAS WORKED VERY HARD TO ENSURE THAT LAW AND
ORDER has been violated, abused, INSULTED and twisted ON OUR Beautiful DOMINICA.
WE ASK THAT THIS CORRUP SKERRIT LED GOVERNMENT MUST RESIGN…PLEASE GO
Why didn’t the camera man asked the UWP supporters to say… CHEEEESE.. before taking their picture?
A smile would have made a big difference!
The Government should be commended for their initiative with the CBI program. So many youths are engaged under the CBI, all persons 70 and above are receiving a pension of 300 to assist them with their bills. Our elderlies are being cared for under the yes we are.all these programs are being financed by the CBI.no other administration have placed such emphasis on improving and impacting the lives of our citizens as this government.the people are the ones benefiting. Thank God for the great effort of our leader and pm
Caricom will expel Dominica for the Baroness scandal and the diplomatic scandal. America will just pick up skerrit and all those who were in Malaysia with him, it is just a matter of time.
ADMIN:
http://rijock.blogspot.com/2017/01/prime-minister-of-dominica-under.html
Is this story true?
If so, did Skerrit go and hide in Greece?
http://rijock.blogspot.com/2017/01/prime-minister-of-dominica-under.html?m=1
Our country is not coming any where under skerrit AND WE ALL KNOW IT so stop crying for him his time is up he has to be investigated and must
Lennox, you all can’t do one s*** ur PM not alone. Who going to help you shut down country? Only big mouth you all have… Try it nuh!
But why them supporters face booway so? Them so can shut down the country? Lennox if you and the rest of the UWP believe you ALL bad; make that mistake and see who will laugh!
Lennox, boy, you just wasting time. OUR PM HAS THE MAJORITY who going to follow a CRAZY bawl head? Boy WE love our PM and you ALL can do nothing with him.
It is with regret that I stand corrected on this matter.
Dr. Monfarad it seems was a convicted felon who had served time in prison in Iran. From the Iranian article here:
http://saten.ir/126746/%D8%A2%D9%86%DA%86%D9%87-%D8%A7%D8%B2-%D8%B9%D9%84%DB%8C%D8%B1%D8%B6%D8%A7-%D8%B2%DB%8C%D8%A8%D8%A7-%D9%85%D9%86%D9%81%D8%B1%D8%AF-%D9%86%D9%85%DB%8C-%D8%AF%D8%A7%D9%86%DB%8C%D8%AF%D8%9B-%D8%A7%D8%B2/
it seems that Dr. Skerrit may be facing arrest and imprisonment in Iran for aiding and abetting this criminal.
This is a complete disgrace for the Skerrit administration as this happening proves that the due diligence process for the CBI program is totally inadequate.
Dr. Skerrit must now immediately consider his position and do the right thing for the people of Dominica.
Jason Fontaine on workers platform…ok UWP, stop the joking .hehehe he he.
Dominicans just look at the ATTENTIVENESS and DETERMINATION on the faces of these patriots..ISN’T THAT BEAUTIFUL? Skerrit brother you have dragged Dominicas face in the gutter,and you must realize that LIES alone cannot do it for you brother..Remember supporters will desert you,when the time is up.YOU ARE A TOTAL FAILURE BROTHER..We are the only Caribben country WITHOUT AN ECONOMY..This is what “Give tbe Young Man a Chance”has brought to Dominica..I will forever say that you were NEVER,EVER Prime Minister material..Those who did not like to hear me echo those words are seeing how I am vindicated now!!Unlike those Labourites who hate you,I love you brother,but hate your leadership..
Several supporters of the UWP are asking to shut down the city. Unlike 1979, the customs will work, the port workers will work, the police, nurses, fire brigade will work, the business sector will work, all laborites will work, public servants at government headquarters will work, the banking sector will work. The UWP supporters residing in Roseau Central, Roseau North, Roseau South, Salisbury, Marigot and Wesley must start the protest in their respective arears simultaneously on an agreed time and date. Linton will also need the support of all heavy truck drivers and buses drivers to drive into Roseau from Canefield from twelve noon on a Friday, with these few suggestions, that is the only way, any protest action can be successful and get the attention of Skeritt.
DNO, for some reason you did not post my comments concerning the appearance of Jason Fontaine, who is a convicted felon, on the UWP political platform in lagoon. A UWP that seems to pride itself in making criminals based on simple association, is now of like mind with a convicted felon. The UWP and its supporters must explain this strange phenomenon. Apparently once you join the UWP and you are a convicted felon all is made right and the wrongs that you committed are no more. What moral authority does the UWP have to question the credibility of the DLP administration? Thomson Fontaine and Gabriel Christian will be for ever haunted by the shoddy way in which they managed the DASS. The UWP is revealing itself to be just as corupts as they say the DLP is. Is this a case of the UWP judging others by their own low standards?
Rosie Douglas was convicted and jailed in Canada,Nelson Mandela was jailed in South Africa.What’s your point again
Jason Fontaine is a Dominican and also has a democratic right to attend and speak at any political function he wishes. Rosie Douglas was Prime Minister, we all know where he spent time in Canada.
The attack on Skerrit and his questionable company and government are public servant drawing our states money to serve us and the nation well. Get your facts right and let us know if this UWP person you make reference to is a public servant. This is just cherry kicking by you and in denial of how your corrupt Labour Party government are a waste and disappointment to Dominica. They must go, come to terms with it.
Stop running from the question of thievery, Bobol, incompetence, poor leadership, lack of development and poor governance.
Good Bye
Linton, old boy i am not going to beat about the bush but you will never be prime minister of Dominica ,you and Fontaine are two big time ……. trying to get at the millions of dollars and fly by night, don’t hold your breath it will not happen.
Are you saying that this is what is happening now?..Millions of $$$$$$$,and people flying by night…You mean some little strange planes coming to and going out of Canefield?. Do we have people with strange names,jacket and tie and briefcase as passengers on these planes?Well garcon you know things..Well it’s time to put boots on the ground..You know too many things for me!..Are you from Morne Daniel?!!!
Skerrit was a nobody and when became Prime Minister…so what is your point?
Your idiotic concern is not Linton, but you should focus on Dominica and its poverty.
Linton is ok, the poor people in Silver Lake, Tarrish it, Gutter, Good Hope etc. should be your concern. Idiot.
The same thing the old Labour Party said about Eugenia 2Mamo” Charles, and she kicked out the rotten Labour government then with the civil servants and poor suffering people. The country changed then making money, can you say the same for this corrupt leadership and corrupt government. Your party has faied big tie, we are now beggars to Skerrit. Get it right
Not a single smiling face in the first photo. According to the gospel hymn. No not one, no not one.
Why should there a smiling face when something so important is being discuss?…No wonder some of regards the CBI fiasco as a joke….and the discussions held in all corners for an enquiry as fool’s dream…you want to see smiling faces in a crowd where it is being discussed that our passport is in the hands of criminals time and time and time again despite the gov’t impeccable due diligence…
I like their demeneour..That’s not a smiling matter!
@J.John-Charles January 27, 2017
Lol! I had the same thought; in fact it even seem to me that the lady, with that thing over her head, is actually crying! Good Lord !
This is serious business . The country is in a crisis so no time for laughing
We are seriously focussed on how to get rid of this corrupt bad failed Labour gvernment
DOMINICA it is time to come out in numbers, remember the days of FREEDOM we use to match with bells singing freedom bells are ringing, let us come out and rally, send a clear message. SKERRIT your days are numbered we waiting for you.
Different times bro, union support non existent……
I wonder when we say Dominican’s what do we mean? Is Dominicans just a few people?
Those blue political termites think they find some rotten wood, so they start gathering to build a nest man?
YES,,,,They found a rotten wood.He is in Iran now awaiting trial..Do you know taht he once had our diplomatic passport?Are you not ashame!!!
Yes the rotten wood is the giving of a bad name to our beloved country by the giving and selling of our diplomatic passports to criminals crooks and scoundrels.I’m sure you watched the CBS 60 minutes interview and so did many people around the world.The US government told us it doesn’t accept this activity.Since the airing of the 60 minutes episode two criminals holding Dominican diplomatic passports have been arrested.That’s rotten wood for crying out loud
http://rijock.blogspot.com/2017/01/prime-minister-of-dominica-under.html
The termites are hiding away in Greece fro the US government. Many issues ahead for this corrupt government to face.
we Dominican that is living out side can be part of the demonstration. there are many local people that would like to be present but not having transportation to get there and bacik hundreds are absent
so please make contact with a pal rep on the ground in Dominica so people in the countryside will be in Roseau next time DONATE a little money we can make it together
Numerous evidence, facts, photos all inform Dominicans of the CORRUPTION going on with the SALES of our DIPLOMATIC PASSPORTS. It is no coincidence that so many of those foreigners, who possess our diplomatic passports, buying our diplomatic immunity to transport whatever ‘goods’, are in trouble, BIG TIME, with the Law either in US, UK, Italy, France, Iran, Nigeria. Innocent Dominicans are going to catch hell with their genuine passport, with more questions, more scrutinizing, more vigilance, more suspicion. As if that wasn’t bad enough, now Dominican authorities harboring an Iranian international fugitive?
http:// http://www.masinthecemetery.com/2016/01/my-dominica-trade-house-sdn-bhd.html
I hope if Clinton love Dominica, he will declare all the funds that were raised to pay his legal bills as income and pay the necessary taxes.
That’s STUPID, WHAT FUND u TALKING ABOUT?
one thing you must know that the Just Jehovah God has vindicated Linton every time. If Mr.Linton was telling lies and making up these stories he would never be vindicated. Truth is addicted to light it must come forth.
Remember these stories?
1. fire at Melville Hall airport – where is this case?
2. the defamation lawsuit – where Sherrit and all his ministers took Linton to court for stating that this government minister are sexually exploiting Dominica children and women. And then from outside of Linton’s control there came the truth on video with one of them same Ministers having sex (pay to play) with our children.
3. CBI program – Sherrit and his ministers and even the Speaker of the house humiliated him when ask for information about our passport. The speaker took it on herself to engage in the debate with Mr.Linton. Then CBS did a full balance report on the CBI program (with or without Linton they would continue or do their report).
4. Before that the case with P. Burns about the money in re. sale of passport and Layou River hotel. Then outside of Mr.Linton’s doing there came Panama papers revealing where the monies are.
If Mr. Linton was dishonest and lying than the truth would expose him. This is how life works
Now we claim to be a christian nation and people but many of us just profess to be , our actions and reactions are so diabolic/devilish. We are the same people who would dislike Donald Trump’s behaviour but we support Skerrit with his demonic behaviour and doings. Some of us vow to stand with him seeing and knowing what he is doing is wrong. But for those of us who wants to be more like Christ , choose to stand up for Christ Jesus and for truth not man. All politicians are there to service us not the other way around. But i guess too many of us have believed a lie for too long and have made Skerrit their god – a god who has fail them but they are too ashamed to admit – god Skerrit is no god…
no longer a DLP. I throw out my red shirt . Enough is enough . Labor and baroness shame Dominica
Leader of Opposition Lennox Linton has called for a full public inquiry and forensic investigation into the operation of the Citizenship By Investment (CBI) Program–News article
Linton why do you need a public inquiry, you seem to know it all and have done it all –you have your conclusion–which you claim is the Truth and nothing but the Truth; just tell it to the people, already–but the majority will still not believe you..
According to Jesus’ words to Judas, His betrayer, “go ahead and do what you have to do” but be careful that you do not fall under the grip of the right hand of God–you will not survive that grip of His, that is for sure!.
It would be better for you to stop disturbing the minds of the people with your food of destruction, strife, and discord, the death which you want for PM Skerrit and His government will happen to you, mark my word.
You may be Graceful and wise but do you know or believe in the rule of law?.If you do you just can’t shout accusations from the roof top but the legal process of prosecution and defense.Wheel and come again
Elizabeth, let me inform you just incase you do not already know. One of Lennox Linton trait, and gift in this life is Investigative Reporting; that is one of the things I believe he was cut out to do; and he is so good at what he can do, and has already done in that field:
If Dominica was an honest place, with honest people in the judiciary, after Lennox investigation into the corrupted Trash-bin scam where they were thieving more than five hundred thousand dollars; and as result of his findings, they were forced to return more than five hundred thousand dollars into the government treasury!
They stole millions of dollars out of the government treasury, and send it to a Dominica taxi driver in NJ; who bought trash bins for less than twenty dollars, and claimed they cost hundreds of dollars. All they were doing is stealing government sending it to the United States to be laundered and return to them in Dominica by some clean means!
Rather, than being a puppet of Skerrit…
Cont:
Rather, than being a puppet of Skerrit upholding his corrupted behavior, you should be rallying around an impeccable Lennox Linton who has not yet sold his soul to thievery and corruption and greed! You should be ashamed of yourself, playing Christian, everyday of the week posting things in our private forum to Lennox and Skerrit too; that half of a balled head man. And don’t bother to tell me I have a balled-head too.
Hahahahahahahahahahahahahhahahahahahahahahah!
There is a difference in a half of a balled-head, and a hole balled-head eh! You cut Lennox into pieces on DNO and then in next forum, you talk about spiritual food: How hypo tical are you!
that is why he or we needs one
http://rijock.blogspot.com/2017/01/prime-minister-of-dominica-under.html
The information given was very informative. it was and is a serious matter. Unlike what your god skerrit gives you – rum and more rum (of course you guys smile) – in the end you have no idea nor have gotten any information. do a reflection on any of the DLP rallies you have attended – ask yourself – what have i learnt?
DNO, where are my comments? I am hoping it is a technical glitch and not bias political censorship.
Why don’t you tell people how you would make their lives better than these endless and useless protests.
You keep talking to your base, when what you need to do is increase your base and get soft DLP supporters to come over to your side.
In a society as poor as ours, people are primarily concerned about their immediate well-being, not esoteric concepts as diplomatic passports and CBI programs.
Linton is not clever enough to realize this or formulate a strategy to do it.. I have said this for years but UWP doh want to hear. A great mouthpiece but nothing more. Back Linton still. Empty statements as usual – Linton also believes it is time for action, “to reclaim our country is now…” He has not got the testicular fortitude to do it. Instead he begs his supporters for handout to save him instead of being a Martyr for the cause.
We shall over come one day. Persistence, persistence. Is all what is needed. Inform the masses education is key my brother. Educate the nation and then they will be able to make decisive and precise moves in a positive way… don’t give up the fight never give up the fight. My Dominican people rise up and see the need to get your sweet Dominique back before it sinks to to abyss of no return, we don’t have much time it’s getting nearer to the end rise up and take Mama Dominique back from these vultures and these high class working ladies… u know wat a mean. Lol….. anything for a buck…. for some of us not all we still have pride and dignity some of us Dominicans.. not any port for a storm for some of us…..
Check this Iranian Article out!
http://saten.ir/126746/%D8%A2%D9%86%DA%86%D9%87-%D8%A7%D8%B2-%D8%B9%D9%84%DB%8C%D8%B1%D8%B6%D8%A7-%D8%B2%DB%8C%D8%A8%D8%A7-%D9%85%D9%86%D9%81%D8%B1%D8%AF-%D9%86%D9%85%DB%8C-%D8%AF%D8%A7%D9%86%DB%8C%D8%AF%D8%9B-%D8%A7%D8%B2/
What a doggone shame for our PM….The protest can be 12 midnight.Once God grants me life,I “SHALL” be there..Time for those who love Dominica, to save it from this evil leadership!
Many thanks for that friend – well done!! I stand corrected!
It is normal procedure to make public vacancies yet dem man just doing that to our country! Have so many rogue agents in so little time, non of whom are of Dominican decent, none of whom were born here. Why are you all doing this to our country? I want to cry you know.
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I believe Dominicans, including Labourites, are ready for action.
We must put a stop to this embarassment!
“Leader of Opposition Lennox Linton has called for a full public inquiry and forensic investigation into the operation of the Citizenship By Investment (CBI) Program”. Keep calling, you will get plenty results.
Massive crowd , UWP is being vindicated from all the verbal assaults that have been thrown at them by Tony, Skerro , Semion, Crazy-T and some police officers whose names I will not mention here. This is the start to put Dominica\’s name back in it\’s rightful place. Enough is enough , let\’s put an end to this nonsense.
Lenox we are waiting for the next words , just lets us know .
What Massive Crowd?
@HM Just take care you don’t burst a blood vessel…You really thought that Scampishment and thievery can advance a nation?
http://rijock.blogspot.com/2017/01/prime-minister-of-dominica-under.html
Good to see you can smile Lennox! Ha . stop inciting violence.
English is very difficult for folks like you to understand calling for marches, demonstrations are not violence and if it so happens the police will be there to assist so don’t worry your heart because we are all in the same mess of depression and dismay. This is no longer a blue, red, gray, green , yellow thing any more it’s DOMINICA and DOMINICANS values at stake. The so call houses od God have let us down, community leaders have let us down and the most dreadful office is that of the President we need a new set of leaders to be able to move Dominica forward.
Did he tell you to call me traitor at the cemetry,on the plane,in my car??? He is a patriot!
Great to see Dominicans are facing the realities of the damage this DLP administration is causing and have decided to come out of hibernation.
Bunch of Hypocrites, “damage this DLP administration is causing”??? this nonsense had been going on long before DLP got into office. Go back in time.. stop pretending like you people forget. Why was the treasury empty when Roosie got into Power??????? nobody seem to be mentioning that. On sided Dominicans. Most of you don’t care about your country, you are just so bitter all the time, and it reflects in your posts.
@Stop Being Bitter Your evil minded citizen.I think the question is why almost 20years after UWP left office we still do not have an economy..The DLP gang had help from ALBA,LYBIA,CHINA VAT MONEY,Ordinary and Diplomatic passport..That is Billions of $$$$$$$$$$$..Can you tell us where has the money gone?Why are you still singing a chorus to eat?.You should be an independent person by now,but those rogues have failed you!
Finally I can see that we Dominicans are beginning to think for ourselves. This gathering was not only UWP supporters , I also want to say that there were many people who voted for DLP , who are now coming to their senses that Dominica is bigger than any one man or party.
This is what even Lennox has always been saying , to put Dominica first. I am proud to see so many folks come to denounce the mishandling of the nation\’s affairs.
I will be the first one on the streets to put an end to this criminal enterprise that we are seeing in Dominica. Those guys in DLP are all about themselves they do not love Dominica.
Next step is to show up . I love Dominica, do you?
I LIKE THAT!
It is good to see that Dominicans start to face the reality; and decide to come out of the shawdows
Dominicans open your eyes time for change stop letting pm fool u with toilet fifty dollars and a bottle of rum
The joy of losing something, is taking it back. When the Ark of God was brought back to its rightful place, there was singing and dancing in the streets – Even the King David danced. Oh yeah! I’m soon to get my beloved Country back; Beautiful Dominica. The land of my birth and the birth of my great, great, great, grand parents. I’m a true son of the soil.
I hope your children will be at the front, they need to protest for their future.
@MI I dont want them too!!!We the adults are the ones to secure Dominica for them..Are you an Iranian hiding in the bushes??
Linton looking happy boy.
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Once I am alive and well, I “SHALL” BE THERE!! My country is in tatters because of
GREED, INCOMPETENCE and ROGUISHNESS!!
Long long time overdue![:-D](https://dominicanewsonline.com/news/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_biggrin.gif)