A campaign against the construction of a new state house in Dominica is not changing government’s plans to set up the facility, Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit says.
The state house project is among tasks government plans to undertake with a $27 million loan from China. The project will include an official residence for the Head of State, conference facilities and offices for the Electoral Office.
The Prime Minister said the conference facilities will provide greater accommodation for the hosting of regional and international events; but critics like businessman Jerry Brisbane believe the project is a “waste”.
Brisbane last month launched a campaign against the planned state house venture and said it was not the best choice for Dominica economically.
Government has also said that part of the $27 million loan from China is intended for housing improvements in Roseau.
tell me the state house is for who?skritte or chavez because is he who run things here
u know what pissed me off the most about this, he said they were in the planning stage of this thing……next thing i seeing ground already breaking and buildings going up….then i hearing…. that dont even have permission from planning yettttttt, so i thinking back now of when i was building my little kai poul and planning come and almost stop me…..and that put my ass BLLUUUUEEE VEEXXXXX
So growing up as a child playing foot ball in the state house yard it was clear that no one gave a darn about the place.
Now we are doing something with it that is more useful than its past purpose people have problems.
I heard people complaining how they not allowed to walk in the state house yard to see what is going on…when ever have you heard civilians welcome on state house property in any country huh?
Civilians arent even allowed on construction sites but because it is the chinese they have a problem.
I personally dont care if it is chinese africans haitians antiguans…if they doing a better job faster and cheaper let them do it.
We like to procrastinate at doing our jobs or not do them at all and the blame the government we put there for issues.
So please for my shoulder pain to go away please say nothing if you have nothing of use to say.
thank you
merci
gracias
spaciba
arigato
xie xie
kamsamnida
Question?is the total amount of 27 million being used to build the state house?this is the impression am getting from most of the comment here.The above article said a total of 27 million will be used to build a state house, confrence facility and an electorial office and to improve the housing condition in roseau.This is a total of four projects so why is that all the comments is about and against the state house alone.27 million dollars is a lot of money and if the government is realy going to spend 27 million just to build a resident for the president…..its ridiculous.
with all respect to who ever u may be i think u should have chosen another name for urself. Its only an idiot who will comment using this deformatory phrase” cao ni ma”. Do you think that u are the only one know the meaning? How would you feel if someone says this phrase to u?
You should be grateful that maybe u were one of those so called clever person to have learnt some chinese and i am sure if it was not for the bi-lateral relations you would never be graced with the many dominicans studying and living in china. Like it or not the state house will be built and yes with chinese funding it.
And DNO i would be happy if u would try to find the meaning of such phrase. IT is indeed deformatory, insultive, offensive and should be removed from this blog because its not only dominicans reading the blog.
Admin: we really don’t have the time to go searching for the meaning of every term that is being use since people use a wide variety of terms and phrases for themselves. So if you see something in another language that is offensive simply alert us of the real meaning and we will remove.
copying americans is copying white people???hmmm
besides..america is MADE IN CHINA incase u didn’t realise..hell most of what you got is made in china stop tryna act on dno. people from everywhere copy other people..EspECIALLY dominicans walking around roseau in freaking hoodys n boots..moving on
“The conference facilities will provide greater accommodation for the hosting of regional and international events” What?….Oh yeah?…Like what?…What pray tell I, that can be more important than building a state of the art medical facility for the citizens of this Country,as well as for “regional”,and “international” patients”?That will be more beneficial for Dominicans and Dominica’s economy…..But you Politicians have no vision…none….zero…..
You guys are demonstrating more and more, the lack of respect for the Dominican People and their interests….and also insulting their intelligence…..
Once again it is all about what is beneficial to you the Politicians,and less and less about the average Dominican…I wonder how many of you Guys(Politicians or your Family members) will want to be hospitalized in the Portsmouth Hospital, Marigot Hospital, or the P.M. Hospital in Roseau,for any length of time, without asking to be flown overseas for treatment,when the average Dominican can’t…..And sadly,the tax payers of this Country will have to pay for that, as well as your 27 million dollars loan for “your house”…..Fooling the People, so you can have your fun…Pretty smart isn’t it?
Dominicans should be fed-up and outraged at your lies, deceptions, and blatant disregard for their needs and interests…..After all,they are the ones who put you there (in Govt.). it is not of yourselves…You are suppose to be looking out for the People’s interests…not yours…It should never be you first,and the People last……It should be the other way around……..Leaders are not made;..they are born.
The People should be outrage and they, should take to the streets, and protest.There should be mass demonstrations against the building of that “Politicians house”….There are more immediate issues. More important needs to be met, and concerns to be addressed. Factors that can be of greater benefit to the People of Dominica….You are not only going against the will of the People, you are quite willing, i am sure, to break their will as well……. They should stand up, and say ..enough!…It is high time to do something about it.
But the sad part of all this is,..the People have no alternative; and you know it. Who can they turn to?,is there an opposition?..Are there any to organize,mobilize and motivate?….I wonder…..
Growing up ALL children experience parents correction particularly the call that they should not do certain things. Now, whether parents explain why things should not be done it appears like the child seem driven to do it. The current situatuation with this state house is tantamount is analagous to the former, and so the more people advocate against building this project will defiantly do so and incur massive errors because this is a project drien by ego and not common sense.
Let us just say this is a binding contract and the monies cannot be used for other more pressing matters the sensible thing would be for the government to say so. I do not believe a response to any question pertaining to a public matter is a private or personal issue. Therefore, if this is the new model of governing Dominica are we to expect any difference from future governments. The government of Dominica needs to come to terms that non-response is sending the wrong message to Dominicans in the Diaspora even more so than any appeasing of their local base.
Yes it must go on, because you have calculated the amount to pass under the desk.
I believe the pros and cons of this state house should be evaluated. Do the pros outweigh the cons? Will this State House increase our national debt whereas this money could be used for more important issues in this country?
Our people should set up some serious meetings which are non political to discuss this. If this state house becomes a liability we all are going to suffer. Do we want to suffer more as we have many problems already in this small country?
Dominica has a lot of ignorant people who do not see right from wrong, and most of them cannot think for themselves.It seems like they cannot tell the difference between God and Skerrit
Well said. Dont worry God will show them. Because he said he is a jealous God.
why dont u spend the 27 million on a new five story air conditioned hospital.this hospital we have there to old and worn out.you know what they serving JAKERY AND COLD CORNED BEEF.build a new hospital PLEASE and stop waste money.
I can’t believe how we Dominicans can openly and shamelessly show the world how ignorant we are. My God, if you guys are not sure of what you are talking about, stop making fools of your selves. Reading such garbage make me sick. Dominica is our country to build and what ever is being built here must stay here and can’t be taken away.
For the nurse and her comment, I do respect your point of view as an individual, however, you need to look at how you treat the patients in your care first rather than criticizing the fact that there is need for repairing the hospital or providing more facilities when you should have known that there is a plan to build a new hospital.
My other issue with us Dominican is the lack of respect for our institutions i.e the head of state. Please Dominicans SHOW SOME RESPECT FOR YOUR HEAD OF STATE.
Is the head of state an institution? I thought the head of state was someone. Criticism is very good jolly old fellow. we all learn from it and good criticism too. that money should be put into something which will benefit the country on a whole, not the politicians. Maybe you should have become a nurse so u could give better care of the patients at the hospital. Do u know the situation there? We do need better equipments at the hospital. we need proper beds, rooms. the facitlity on a whole needs improvement. this is the one and only hospital we have have. yes i know there is one in Portsmouth, Marigot. but patients are taken from there to Roseau. Skerrit needs to really think about the pros and cons of this project. How beneficial is it gonna be for our country. Why borrow more money and spend it on stuff thats not a NEED. its a want. and how and when is that money gonna be paid back. chuupssss
skero you have bought all dominicans go ahead and build de darm state house!!
dominicans have confessed they are fully foolish!!
All you haters and critizers always see and know what the PM should do with monies he seeks for in the interest of developing DA.But none of you all never ever try to go out and seek to find something(monies) and put it where you all feel its best to develope DA and its people.When you can’t do better don’t critise..
so when we getting a new hospital ?
not no changing board and patching and a little paint here and there….but a new hospital ?
The hospital coming soon. Its the next item on the agenda to the next level. Be patient.
I’ll say one little thing, the government building (de ministry) has a lot of structural fatigue. It is not pretty anymore. Can it withstand a significant tremor? Was it built to withstand earthquake forces or mainly wind forces? (Hurricanes) I say you build the damn thing, move government offices, get another 27M loan from China (lol), demo ministry and replace it with a hotel with casino and club…ok de club and casino part was just to get under the religious folks skin..sorry.
I was disapointed when I saw the condition in Roseau during the Carnival garbage was all over the city. And Roseau need proper side walk..I saw a few visitors fell and almost broke their legs
it ashame.Skerit you need some good ideas to develop Dominica,take this loan to build proper drainage and side walks in Roseau,Someone will sued the government of Dominica
Do people including Skerritt understand that these loans have to be paid back or the island will be turned over to China? Or maybe he doesn’t care. And what does he expect to pay them back with?
U better believe he does not care, all mister care about is getting rich
This has to be the most stupid thing I ever heard… the island will be turned over to China? Where on earth have you ever heard that? America owes China over 800 BILLION dollars, does that mean the country will soon be turned over to China?
Do you realize that no one helps third world countries more than China? They’ve been doing that for decades and there isn’t one third world country that has been taken over by China. You think we are living in the 17th Century?? You would rather US dollars, British Pounds and Euro’s right? But is qwas they giving us, right? Well my friend, all these currencies are being converted to Chinese currency and given to the less fortunate countries eh. China run de World!!
ur so retarded….. That’s if u know the name of the Chinese currency
This is a curious thing. China itself is a net recipient of EU aid. During 2002-2006 Euro 181 million were funded by the EU for projects & programmes and for 2007-1010 a further Euro 128 were allocated.
Source: European Commission, Europe Aid Development and Cooperation.
(EU-China strategy paper 2007-2013).
Is that so?
Do these people like “Only” really believe that they are clueless and walk and talk for the heck of it. How does a country be turned over to another country…
Only, we can maybe pay back China with Banana and if this is not enough we can pay them with kindess.
…try shopping for groceries at Astaphan or Whitchurch and pay with bananas (if you can find them these days) or kindness! You would soon be a customer of Dr. Benjamin.
“The Prime Minister said the conference facilities will provide greater accommodation for the hosting of regional and international event” thats all? WOW! where are the jobs it is going to create?
Dominica should build a monument that costing 200,000.000.00 and? Some of the same critics go overseas to those monumental places when they go on vacation france new york canada england ?
why can,t dominicans accept the fact that skerrit is a good leader and is trying really hard to let dominica be like all the other islands we need the building in order to acoomodate other caribbean leaders ,one that is well equipped and beautifull aren,t you people tired of critisizing him ,shame on you all cause ,from where we were to where we are and still heading ,i think he is a damn good leader that knows what he is doing ,everything takes time but he knows what needs to be done first so back of and let him do his thing i am proud of his accomplishments in such a short time .instead of bickering why don,t we all try to do something for our country , i did .i am a proud dominican .
good leader yes and he goin to build a 27 million dollar state house remember is a LOAN he gettin from another country so when tax payers a*& bossin to pay back that loan i hope u are one of the tax payers and not one of the ignorant as*&^ just brayin beause u love skerro u know how much that 27 million can do to fix our hospital and put proper iquippments instead of flying people to the french countries because we dont have the facilities to take care of them do somthing what is the something u are one of the many asses without a hole
You can build it skerro, but you will regret building it because you will never get to use it!
Let the Government build the darn house! Next hurricane we will need it for shelter.
dam right another white elephant lol
garcon ou pas las manti
Is our parliament so active in which cse so much money needs to be invested in a State House of such caliber? I mean honestly, we sometimes look at the more developed economies and compare them against ours, but what return would a 27million dollar state house give to the Economy of Dominica.
There are innumerable areas that need advancement…. Medical, Infrastructural, Economical, Agricultural and we are prioritizing other concerns first!
When Skerro say so IS SO! Not one dog bark. But tanto tanto my grand moder used to say… Tanto, tanto!
Government has also said that part of the $27 million loan from China is intended for housing improvements in Roseau.
Let’s get one thing straight. The E.C.27 million are exclusively intended for the construction of a state “house/palace”. It is part of a 25 yr. loan of total U.S.$.40 million (approx. E.C.108.4 million) contracted by the Govt.,and signed for by Mr. Skerritt with the Export-Import Bank of China for four major projects in the Roseau area, the others being State College, rehabilitation of roads and housing development. So we are committed to paying back, plus interest at 2%/annum, to another
E.C.81.4 million if we take up the full loan facility. How do I know this? By virtue of the Govt.’s own press release of 4 Sept. 2009. No reference was made of the collateral provided to secure this loan or how e are going to generate the income to service it.
you should correct your name to cerebrus
because you just hit the nail on the head!
Statehouse before farmers, material things before people, that is the DLP way.
BUT YOU WAS IN THE RED CLINIC BEGGING FOR HELP.
Oh, u remember me although u left before me, You see why we must ban the red clinic, it is used as a weapon to silence people.
I love that responce!!!!!
I wish i could multiply your wisdom and sprinkle it all over the red shirts in Dominica Hugo!
alright then, i have only one request. if there is any money lefteover after the building of the state house, can you use it to build a library in the glanvillia community? and please inslude about 20 computers. pleaeeeeeeeeeease . we need a library in glanvillia. and computers for those who have no internette access. the closest library is about a 3 mile walk.
thank kyou
please have some fun raising activities Dominican to like to be spoon fed.
what a joke,since when young people care so much about reading.
Have to say, not much reading going on – if any – among Dominicans. And not just young people. Yet, we’re are experts on everything. Notice. 70,000 X 70,000 expert opinions on every topic.
Result? Tower of Babel confusion.
you got to be kidding. that loan is going to be paid from tax dollars and revenue that is generated by the people of the country so they have every right to demand their share from it
i for one was against it but i read more y it is needed and i think that its ok to build it now,every thing u did worked so i will not second guess u now.
HE HAS THE MIDAS TOUCH? HAHAHAHAH
remember midas touch when it end he could not eat cause the food turn into gold
stupes….ok so he wants to build a state house..but honestly, lets face it…do u think that now is the right time to do this? Not forgetting our country’s current situation…and please don’t even try to ask what situation…as it is quite aware of the umemployment, the surge in crime just to mention a few
We could do alot more things that we are in dire need of here in Dominica
just for u part of what made a mind change some one said for so long every time they say build some always say now is not the time they said that about the stadium now we gona host criket there
now work for some of the locals.thats just one part that changed my mind
What could have changed your mind with what you have read that would come before puting poeple to work having farmers more equip to produce more food for the poeple on the Island what is it would change your mind when so many young men/women having got a job they do not know where their next meal is coming from or do you rather that we as a people continue to beg to survive instead to empower the people to provide for themselves how or what will you say to your children or grand children when they ask you why did you change your mind why did you leave us with that debt because no matter what the PM and the other ppl’s say we will pay for selling out our people and our country a you prepared to respond honestly or you will bury your head in the sand like an ostrich.
You should be outraged so many things the GOVT need to be doing to develope the Island with 27k it would make a large dent look at the condition to the roads and let ask yourself this question dont you believe that we need a HOSPITAL especially that they are talking about night landing I would sugg that you revisit your conscience because the consquences will be devastated for us Dominica in the long run.
How can you allow yourself to be taken like that look all around the people have the power and they are crushing to the ground all that is not benificial for their countries what is happening to us why are we just giving up our rights to these politicans…
So now we praise thieves and liars and we say they are sent by God. What we come to? I hope we tell our children that is what they must do to survive. Steal, lie and be proud– You are sent by God! GOd Help US!! I hope i don’t go to that heaven that accomodate those evil doers……
I THINK YOU NEED JESUS.
I WILL PRAY A LITTLE MORE FOR YOU.
Don’t waste your prayers. Give it to Skerrit and his parls.
I think the STATE HOUSE is a great idea and will be a great benefit to Dominica. I am with the government on this one.
U always with them on everything they do, u forget last time they kicked u, u said thank u
Actually I do not agree with the government for changing the site of the hotel to Portsmouth, and the new hospital they are thinking of building should be done at the current site of the Princess Margaret Hospital with major improvements to the Portsmouth Hospital including a Burn Unit and Trauma Center. I believe that good infrastructure is essential for tourism. Tourism translates into dollars. Presently Dominica is not getting its fair share of the Caribbean tourism market
lick it to them hugo!!! i like ur style
So what you guys are saying – that your Prime Minister cannot focus on more than one issue at a time? that would be terrible. What does the missing teenager have to do with the Prime Minister anouncing that the government of Dominica wants to build a new State House? When you guys travel, look at the state houses in the other Islands. Dominicans, stop being so political about every issue and look at things in the perspective of uplifting Dominica.
sometime i wonder what does the term growth means to us Dominican. we talk about development when it comes some people a so selfish they a against it.
How are we going to pay for it, oh I know we don’t intend to pay for it, they will let us off.
Part of the $27 million loan from China is intended for housing improvements in Roseau. Is that so? But there was no indication of that initially? Where will those houses be built in Roseau? At what cost? As time is going on and concerns are being raised Skerritt spews all kinds of extra things to fool the Dominican people again.
Imagine the Dominica Govt. takes a $27,000,000.00 loan from China, employs a Chinese construction Co. to build the President Palace and most of that money goes back to China. But the people of Dominica have to pay back the loan. How ridiculous !!! Imagine Skerritt and his Govt., irrespective of numerous concerns, still decide to go ahead with the project, while Agriculture, manufacturing, tourism are on the decline. The productive sector is not given the attention that is required. It is the injection of sizable sums of money into those productive sectors that could raise money, generate the $$$$$$$$$ for the good of our economy, so that the standard of living of Dominicans could improve.
But there must be other motives for going ahead with that $27,000,000.00 President Palace. Dominicans will never get to know the real reasons. But No MOU. Dominicans have no idea what the AGREEMENT between China and Dominica entails. So many masons, carpenters, joiners, unskilled and skilled Dominicans unemployed. Let’s say the project goes on. So there are no LOCAL CONSTRUCTION COS. CAPABLE OF BUILDING THAT FACILITY? How many of them would get a job on that project with the Chinese Co.?
Please Dominican waste what? development, why are we against it any ways.
WELL WE DOE OWE U AN EXPLANATION MY THERE.
SO MINE YOUR BUSINESS WITH YOUR 3 SEATS WHILE WE WORK WITH OUR 18 SO PEOPLE LIKE YOU EDDO LENNY AN RON AN THE REST CANT ENJOY IT MORE THAN US.
NO ONE PASSES ON THE ROD FROM CANE-FIELD TO PORCASSAY MORE THAN EDISON JAMES.
YOU REMEMBER LAST YEAR IN THE VIP BOTH IN OUR STADIUM? WHO WAS THERE SEATING LEGS CROSS? THE SAME MAN WHO SAY OUR PM LIE……NO STADIUM WONT BUILD.
WHILE OUR PM WAS IN GROUND FLOOR MEETING AND GREETING THE PEOPLE EDISON JAMES, RON GREEN AND THE REST OF THE U.W.P {OLD CABINET} PULL UP DRINKING RED WINE AND EATING SWAMPS AND THEIR LEGS FOLD ENJOYING THE CRICKET.
This woman sounds like one of those knockle heads we spoke of last weak, which Skerrit is just too happy to control
Here you all go again afraid to touch on the comments made on ‘What a Waste.’ What is development, to forget the productive sector and put millions of dollars into a project that will not help to pay back that huge loan? To let the Chinese repatriate most of the money by Govt. giving the Chinese Co. the project to build? Hatred envelops you all mind. The comments made had nothing to do with Ron, Eddie or whoever? The truth is a stubborn thing for you all to accept. Once someone expresses his views on a National issue he is demonised as being against Govt. or development.
People are saying that the $27,000,000.00 could be better used to boost up the agriculture and manufacturing sectors, to create employment for Dominican youths,men and women so that those productive sectors could even help pay back part of the loan. Most of that money could go into boosting up Tourism, uplifting our natural sites and eco-tourism so that locals could benefit much more. STOP BEING so FOOLISH and BLINDLY PARTISAN. DEAL WITH THE CONTENTS OF THE COMMENTS.
Blue vex, it will not be too long that the 18 seats will depreciate.
thats the way the cookie crumbles lmao
This 27 Million dollar loan could be used to equip our hospital with an MRI, and other important diagnostic equipment!! Our hospital roof needs fixing, beds, medical supplies and the list goes on. Too many Dominicans are dying and need to seek medical attention by being flown out to other islands, when we could use this money wisely and take care of the NEEDS of every living breathing Dominican!! Spending 27 Million dollars on a state house for Govt officials only. magway sa.
let me warn all those in advance who would want to comment, i am not a uwp, labourite or any rite. I am simply a concerned dominican, tax payer who is tired of funds being spent in the wrong areas, when our children suffering, old people cant get proper medical attention, ask the nurses, they do not have the medical supplies needed to attend to patients. Not even paracetamol they have sometimes. Not even cotton!!
And some of you so quick to justify why the 27 million spent on state house will be justified. Until one of your family members need to attend the hospital for medical attention or emergency then you will know what time it is.
shameful
I wish I could shake your big toe “shame”. I am a nurse and I know the plight of our patients, and dire needs of working in a comfortable environment to be able to facilitate the needs of those who come seeking our care. We do our best with the what we have and to care for the needs of the sick. 27 Million dollars could do alot for our hospital. Until you aren’t in the position or in the health care environment then no one will understand. But when they bring in their family members, they scream and shout demanding proper health care service. I wonder how many people will benefit from this newly renovated state house compared to a newly renovated hospital where every single dominican can benefit!!!! From babies to our centenarians will benefit with proper medical facilities and supplies.
I am a strong supporter of Skerrit but shame makes sense. If China cared about Dominica i think they would advice the PM on a better hospital. I can afford it so i send my dad to a private doctor but i feel bad for those that can’t. I went to the hospital once and i could not believe it. I hope it gets better and they can address the medical issues soon.
YOU NOT NO DAM SUPPORTER OF SKERRIT AN LIER.
FIRST OF ALL YOUR CHOICE OF WORDS. “THEY CAN” RATHER THAN “WE CAN”
IF YOU WAS A SUPPORTER OF THE PRIME MINISTER YOU WOULD KNOW THE HOSPITAL WAS INCLUDED IN THE FOUR (4) PILLAR PROJECT.
THATS JUST HOW ALL YOU THEM U.W.P SUPPORTERS BE. CORNING ND LIEING. BUT WE NO BETTER.
Haven’t the government made it clear time and time again that the rehabilitation and modernization of the PMH is the next project to be undertaken by the Chinese as part of the 4 pillar project and that this is to begin immediately following the west coast road (since the Chinese only undertake one project at a time)?
It seems that you guys are so busy listening to Lennox, Matt and Jerry that you do not pay any attention to real news. But who cares about idiots like you anyway? We will continue with our Nation’s development thrust and leave you IDIOTS behind!!!
I wonder what university “What dat” went that he is not included in the set of “idiots” that he is mentioning about.
Development is not just mortar and cement
as most DA people think
Excuse my ignorance i am a returning Dominican and this is the first i am hearing of the 4 pillar. And yes i am a strong supporter of Skerrit.
goodwill secondary school needs a new school
i was a pass student of this institution, before this man came to the school an email was received and students where not allowed to take anything for stranger. something is very stranger with this principle and sometime we make every situation a laugh. lets pray for our kids.
What is your point there now??? What does the Principal of the school has to do with what is being discussed here?. So u all like to defame people’s character so much that your tongue scratching you to bring in that “Beff” about the Man. Well you so like to spread rumour , you don’t even realise that you out of alignment? Leave the Principal alone.. The man is doing a good job at the school and those of you who want to defame the man’s character.. Assasinate the man’s character and murder his character , you will answer for that .. Making statements without proof.
Lord help us in this country! Take a look at what is happenning aound us – Japan for instance… Then you will feel a little compassion and not use any and every opportunity to defame and murder your fellowman. Hatred is murdering.
A sentence is a complete thought…please try again…
Well, all I have here are just questions, so you can vex if you want, is not my darm business::
HOW MUCH MONEY DOMINICA OWES CHINA? WHO PAYING IT BACK? WHAT IS THE INTEREST RATE?
If you build the state house to put dignitaries when they come here, as opposed to them going in hotels, does that mean that hotels will be making less money now? Will hotels have to fire some of their employees? Will state house hire the hotel employees that may get fired? I just asking..OK!!
Ok I finish… Now go on and build all you $27 million dollar palace for the president…the president? the president?? That should be for Skerro instead…….HA HA!!!!
jesus help us
HE IS ALREADY DOING THAT.
THATS WHY HE GAVE US A GOD SENT THE LEAD US LEGALLY.
When Leblanc proposed the Ministerial building what was said? The Police HQ? The treasury? and all the rest. My friend Skerro until you are willing to propose and follow thru with your plans. You will only be a foot note. I see U as another Eugenia, another Eric Williams and another Manley. People who dream big and make it happen. Proud of you my friend!! Very proud of you!!!! Take us there.
Dont worry about idiots like you- unfortunaltey it takes all sorts to make a world- to make a Dominica- SA qu ‘sort’.
MWENMEM IS A FOOL IN CAPS LOCK.
THE WORLD IS FORTUNATE TO HAVE SOMEONE LIKE YOU SO WE COULD THE WORD DAM ASS.
Doh worry with dem fellas PM. Do your thing!!
These idiots will never compliment you for the millions who brought in GRANT FUNDING, instead they call you a beggar. Now they making a huge cry about a soft loan?
Don’t you idiots know the value of a modern conference facility? The millions of dollars that conferences bring into the economy? Only a few ignorant fools cannot see the vision, but you cannot please everyone Dude ignore these bitter MINORITY who are desperate to get into power to fill their pockets, but they shall never get in!!!
Leave them stay barking outside the House!!
AMEN
Have we ever failed to hold a conference in Dominica because of a lack of conference facility?
Please help me out there and give me an example
Question – Do you know that housing our accommodatng dignitaries when they are here are costing the Government lots of money. to be put up at the Hotels… Do some research and you will come up with a figure for Board and Lodge for the persons (overseas for meetings summits etc)..
Before you condemn look at the reasons objectively not what one man says is a waste. Government have to do what they have to do 4u2c. Put on your thinking cap and not repeat wat one person says . Above all do not listen to persons who are disgruntled with the Government for whatever reasons (some want something (selfish only for themself) and because they did not get it, they wage war with the government and make everything the Government try to do look all wrong. Above all let your eyes boil your peas.. Look around you.. I am sure you can see some development.. I am sure.
Those who talk and talk, let them put their mouth and do something positive for their communities – Dominica on a whole… The Government cannot do all they would like to do. 4u2c please volunteer to help find a market for the farmers. I will recommend you when you come up with a plan as to how you going to do that … At this time we do not need talkers .. we need ‘action people’ and the thing about them .. they are not real talkers!!!! LOL
Anyway, anyway, anyway.. Dominicans what have you learned in this era of information.. Which country you know that host dignitaries at the homeof any official? Not even in the White House that happens with all the hundreds of rooms in there….What next all you will come up with to defend Skerrit and his stupid ideas?
So all you are going to put the dignitaries at the home of the president?
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First time I hear that one
TO ELIMINATE IGNORAMUS LIKE YOU….SORRY FOR USING THAT BIG WORD FOR YOU TRAVEIRE….. BUT I’M BASICALLY SAYING TO REMOVE PEOPLE LIKE YOU FROM DNO SO THAT WE CAN HAVE A HEALTHY BLOGGING ON DNO. THATS ALL WE MISSING TO DEFEND SKERRIT.
BECAUSE WHEN EVER I TRY TO READ PEOPLE LIKE YOU WHO DOMINICANS WILL CONSIDER TO BE WASTE OF READING TIME…I FEEL TO PUUUUUUK.
I never knew that Dominica pays accommodation for visitors for regional conferences in Dominica. It is the organizers of the conference who pays and since Dominica seldom s organize regional conferences, that cost you questioned should be very low.
what a waste of $27 million dollars
Go join Jerry and walk the forest you fool. Maybe then your mind will be unclouded and you will begin to think better!!!
The PM is a king in his own castle. Go head, Mr. PM, make Roseau look great. We need a White House on Victoria Street. Also, try to find funding to build a state-of-the-art Public Library which is right across the street next to the impressive Fort Young Hotel, a new Newtown Primary School, a new Kings Hill Heath Center, new Housing in the Pound Area, the Yam area, and other down-pressed areas in Roseau, and a modern Wesley High School in StockFarm.
No shortage of stupid people here–that’s for sure
…memories of Bokasa!
Eh, beh, whey, nous fini bat a Dominique!
I was ok with the PM, but as time goes on I am seeing how arrogant he is. Too arrogant! Tell us the pros and cons for this state house, and tell us why we NEED it over all the other needs that we have right now.
State house was $27million, now State house + housing in Roseau is $27 million? Sir how much of it goes to housing in Roseau and how much to state house? Is that part about housing to Roseau a pacifier?
I do not think this is a wise investment. You want to put a luxurous house for a few of the “big boys” in Dominica, and forget about the plight of the people? And the thing that baffles me is that some of these struggling people a so happy about that house, like to will have full access and able to hang out and sleep there. It’s amazing of this man has blinded some people that they cannot even think outside the ‘labour Party Box’. People it’s ok if something going on in your house that you don’t like to express your dissatisfaction.
GO AHEAD BOSS MAN BUILT YOUR STATE HOUSE…
YOU IS KING RUN YOUR SHOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Build the damn house already man!!!!!!
Ok Boss man -fine build you palace – But for the sake of Dominica, democracy and future generations (not you and me), is there an office for voter registration and for cleaning up the voter list and for voter ID cards? If not? This is an arrogance of power Mr. PM and I am not impressed with your grandstanding.
Skerrit must go!! This is rediculous!! No market for the farmers, No Industry for the people to survive on and u building a state house? How are the other dignitaries being accomodated now? 10 yrs from now how is that state house going to help the boy boy in Grandbay make a dollar? This is TREASON!!!
To you 4u2c where are you sending him ??????????????mr prime minister the people who are talikng you all have not travel as yet.the problem is that the opposition are not interested in the people of dominica ,they have no plans in place in case they would win an election ,so all those who are supporting of the removal of thei govt they are just not fear.Is only people that dont travel alone to big countries that is speaking like that.
Skerrit not going anywhere. He was sent by God to save this nation. God bless this Great Leader
You are a dictators dream!! WOW! Gadahfi would love to have you on his side.
jim jones?
Jim, You sound like a JIM JONES follower, and you are named ‘Jim’ too
A question – Do you know that housing our accommodatng dignitaries when they are here are costing the Government lots of money. to be put up at the Hotels… Do some research and you will come up with a figure for Board and Lodge for the persons (overseas for meetings summits etc)..
Before you condemn look at the reasons objectively not what one man says is a waste. Government have to do what they have to do 4u2c. Put on your thinking cap and not repeat wat one person says . Above all do not listen to persons who are disgruntled with the Government for whatever reasons (some want something (selfish only for themself) and because they did not get it, they wage war with the government and make everything the Government try to do look all wrong. Above all let your eyes boil your peas.. Look around you.. I am sure you can see some development.. I am sure.
Those who talk and talk, let them put their mouth and do something positive for their communities – Dominica on a whole… The Government cannot do all they would like to do. 4u2c please volunteer to help find a market for the farmers. I will recommend you when you come up with a plan as to how you going to do that … At this time we do not need talkers .. we need ‘action people’ and the thing about them .. they are not real talkers!!!! LOL
Good work mr PM we all love you ok!
so where and when is the housing project going to start,skerro be honest for once,i thought your focus today was on the missing teenager.
So the PM must not go on and continue the work of the country. Yes he is worried about Shanice but he cannot abandon his other duties. I doh see with you at all. Let he man run the country: we put him there.