PM, Astaphan scoff at UWP leadership change

From left: Astaphan, Linton, James, Skerrit
From left: Astaphan, Linton, James, Skerrit

Prime minister, Roosevelt Skerrit, and Senior Counsel, Tony Astaphan, have both scoffed at the idea that talk show host and journalist, Lennox Linton, will be taking over the helm of the opposition United Workers Party (UWP).

Astaphan described Linton as a man “who has failed in the front line” while Skerrit said he does not feel threatened by any leadership change in the UWP.

On Monday, Member of Parliament for Marigot, Edison James, made it official that he will not be seeking re-election in the next general election and also said that he will be giving up his role as political leader of the UWP.

James said he would support Linton, who is being considered for the role of the party’s political leader.

At a press conference last week, even before James’ official announcement, Skerrit said he does not feel threatened by any move in the UWP’s leadership structure pointing out that he was able to defeat the party at the last general election.

According to Skerrit at that time Ron Green, Claudius Sanford and James were all leaders of the party, yet they were defeated by the Labour Party.  He said the same thing is going to happen at the next poll, no matter who leads the UWP.

“Whether it is Lennox Linton … it could be Ronnie Isidore, it could be (Claudius) Sanford and so forth, anyone of them is six and half a dozen,” he said. “They are all the same.”

Astaphan said on the Next Level program on Kairi FM on Tuesday night, that Linton had failed to provide a winning momentum for the UWP although “he was on the radio every single day for the 2000 and 2005 elections.”

He noted during that time the Labor Party actually increased its majority in terms of the popular vote and seats in parliament.

“The party has now decided to put a man that has led the campaign for the United Workers Party on the radio for approximately 13 years … and you take this man who has failed on the front line to produce a winning strategy, a winning momentum to enable the United Workers Party to have some success,” he said. “In fact between 2005 and 2009 when he was at his most venomous on Q95 the UWP lost 4,000 votes.”

“So I am saying, why him?” Astaphan queried.

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298 Comments

  1. Anonymous
    July 18, 2013

    Thank you DNO for being an information source to Dominicans (at home and abroad) and friends of Dominica.

    I’ve been prompted to comment by the contributor who kindly carried out a “survey” of responses regarding support for the political parties in Dominica. S/he points to the overwhelming support in favour of the UWP over Labour and concludes that the overwhelming majority cannot possibly be wrong.

    I would like that contributor to consider taking a much bigger sample (could be random) of articles and responses. I suspect that s/he would see similar results.

    my own (non scientific) observation lead me to question the ‘quality of the comments’ on DNO articles and which articles are being commented upon.

    Finally, I would like to suggest to DNO that it should offer a periodical ‘editorial’ like most other news providers.

    Popam

  2. Gary
    July 18, 2013

    The main goal of every Political Party is to be elected to form a Government but before that can happen a plan or strategy has to be put into place.What The UWP is doing right now is executing such plan for the next coming elections.The announcements that Lennox is running for the party Leadership unopposed is all planned.The UWP is riding on the popularity of Lennox for their leader to win the next election.The UWP thinks that a change of leadership in disguise will give them victory over The DLP. Let us not for get the DFP and the DLP joined forces in 2000 to defeat the UWP, again a plan which was executed by both parties to form a Government.

    When The Hon.Edison James comes before the electorate and pretend he is stepping down as Leader of the party and would not oppose Lennox when he runs for the leadership of the party this just tells me that Edison is executing a plan set out by the Party in hope of winning the next elections.Let us not forget it is the same with The Hon.Hector John.I do not understand why all this hoopla.How can people not see this as strategy being implemented by the UWP for the next election, it is all about winning.

    Now as to Lennox being the next Leader of the UWP and being hailed as a icon who is going to bring integrity,good Governance, stimulating the economy and reducing employment in the country is somewhat a fallacy.Politics and Politicians is not what we sometimes understand it to be.The electorate are always outsiders looking in and that view is not always accurate.Political necessities sometime turn out to be political mistakes.We are witnessing a very interesting time in our development Politically, we just have to wait and see how it unfolds.

  3. OneLintonPolicy
    July 18, 2013

    Lennox Linton will be the next prime minister of Dominica, put that in all you pipe and smoke it Laybaaaa powerrrrrrrr :lol: :lol:

  4. merci
    July 18, 2013

    Papa Met’s comment drives me up the wall because it seems true, but Dominicans please dont be fooled again. take the handouts and vote for the UWP please!!!!

  5. merci
    July 18, 2013

    I love the fact that some people consider UWP DEAD. i love death.Jesus Christ died too. A seed first has to die and then blossoms into a beautiful fruit tree. i was a 1st time voter last election.i loved my PM and campaigned among my friends on the ground. but the Hon. PM has done too many negative things. This time i will be campaigning For Lennox linton. i am an ardent listener of his program and was just praying silently for him to join the political arena. Dominicans just needed a good option. we were shaky with spags but we are more confident now. Spags no hard feelings. All the way with lenny> the comment from Rereree is right on point.

  6. Yam Babawoolais
    July 18, 2013

    What about Tony Astaphan for Leader of the Dominica Labor Party. Tony for prime minister. What about that peeps.

  7. July 18, 2013

    Silly, hypocritical and naive comments truly dilute the facts in any matter. We ALL know that Dominicans are without doubt going to sell their votes to whomever gives them money. For the last 13 plus years this has been the case, why in Heaven’s name do we expect it to suddenly change. The fact is Skerrit goes abroad and gets money to buy votes and UWP just does not have that ability. Linton may or may not be a better choice but with no money he certainly does not stand a chance in hell. In an article earlier this month Skerrit has already announced to his fans/supporters that he will be borrowing another 54 million dollars or so. I guarantee you that 54 million and whatever else he can get from China or Venezuela or Cuba or France or….will be strategically used to win him another term in his Office! That is why the man is confident and assured. It is because he has studied the People of Dominica and realized that a little bit of money thrown to the right people and and right places can guarantee you 100% an election in Dominica. I know it and EVERYONE commenting here does too. So all the talk that UWP supporters are doing here is just that…TALK! As long as Skerrit can find money to give Dominicans he will remain in power and THAT IS FACTS!!!!!!!

    • upset
      July 18, 2013

      That is so true. they know exactly what they did to win the last election and that’s what they are going to do again.

    • Gary
      July 18, 2013

      What makes you think that you have the facts on the matter. I think you are the one who is silly and diluting the facts.Most of what you said is such nonsense.When you said quote “Skerrit has already announced to his fans/supporters that he will be borrowing another 54 million dollars” isn’t that diluting the facts,using the words fans/supporters,and why are you so arrogant insisting that you personally guarantee that the $54 million The PM got from the various Governments is going to buy the upcoming elections.You have a right to believe what ever you want but you must also know a belief can the death of intelligence.

      • July 18, 2013

        Gary your comment made absolutely no sense! My opinion is based on a track record that has remained steady and unchanged for over thirteen years in Dominican Politics. No matter how you choose to dissect the common sense truth it does not change the facts that Labour has access to borrowed funds and UWP just does not! It does not change the facts that Dominicans has voted for the party handing out the most money and promises for a number of years and will not break that trend based on rhetoric or speeches of condemnation. You know your Country as well as I do thus denying what has always been right before your eyes for decades is simply wishful thinking! IT TAKES MONEY TO DEFEAT MONEY!!! Sadly, UWP is no match in that Department! Dominicans will vote their handouts with the utmost joy only to cry in later years until handouts come around again in another election! Dear to tell me that’s wrong and then call yourself a HONEST Dominican!

  8. Rameses
    July 18, 2013

    Supporting a political party is one’s democratic right. However, the questions which begs to be asked are “Has the DFP, UWP, DLP made the standard of living better for All Dominicans”and “how many sustainable have been created by the parties in the last 32yrs?Additionally we must also bear in mind unlike the DFP (15yrs)and DLP (13yrs), UWP was only there for 3 1/2 yrs. By pure logic the time spent in office by the parties can only be fairly compared if DLP and DFP terms are used because their times are nearly equal. One might argue that there was perceived corruption under UWP but after spending using 1 million dollars of tax payers money Mr. Astaphan has yet to furnish a report to parliament and the people of Dominica. There might have well have had some corruption, for example there was the issue of the telephone bills to Belize by the then minister of communications and works which was brought up by the deceased Pierre Charles in Parliament and the also the West Indies Oil GAS Station log sheet which certain supporters had access to filling up their gas tanks like they were government workers. Hence we had the garbage bin scandal,the villa scandal, the passport scandal etc etc under the DLP. Under the DFP there was the Grace Tung passport and hotel issue, the Grenada money issue which was to be paid to police officers and was kept by the govt, theere was the tendering issue whereby on a certain contractor was given contracts in Roseau no matter who tendered, there was the selling of Domlec etc etc.
    I see nor wear any party color,but as a civic minded individual I am worried about the trampling of rights and the inability of any government to provide affordable and practical standards of living for the people of this country. When do we as a nation demand more of our elected leaders? They all have fallen short but there is still time for redemption but the onus rest on the people of Dominica to define and demand that.For example, (no matter what party was in power) we are entering into another election cycle and we do not have voter registration cards or a purging of the electoral lists for each constituency. We cannot sustainably continue indefinitely along this path with any of the parties.

  9. Anonymous
    July 18, 2013

    businesses closing,ALL EVENTS PLANN ARE failing,young people graduating no jobs,domlec cutting well known bussineses electricity on a daily basis,FARMERS are crying they are producing but no markets for anything to happen u must walk up ministry step to beg for assistance,YOUNG attractive girls are doing what they have to do to survive with so call well known role model,meanwhile politicians are driving expensive vehicles,building big houses,sending the children to top of the line universities.DOMINICANS LETS TAKE OUR COUNTRY BACK CHANGE IS NOT AN OPTION ITS A MUST…………………..

  10. Richards
    July 18, 2013

    He is the prototypical political leader and has been functioning indirectly in this capacity by applying immense and relevant pressure on the government in a professional and accrual manner. He is also highly educated, well articulate, well informed and has excellent communication skills.

  11. Positive
    July 18, 2013

    The feel the winds of Change. CHANGE IS A MUST – NOT AN OPTION.

  12. Changemustcome
    July 18, 2013

    lennox we want. they afraid him, he haven’t got horns but they afraid him. go lennox, go lennox its your time now

  13. Anonymous
    July 17, 2013

    lennox do not waste your money save it you will need it in the future.you will not help the poor,are dominican blind, they are not seeing what kind of person you are. you are not for the ppl and you will do nothing to help them.uwp has died years ago let it go.

  14. Grand Bay
    July 17, 2013

    The Fact that Mr. James announce he will not be a candidate for the next election; now is the time, for the Prime Minister take the opportunity to thank Mr. James for his service to Dominica, on behalf of the Dominican people recognize his contribution to the development of the country.

    This is what a leader does, you may not agree with the man, its ok to have differences of opinion; but show gratitude and respect for your predecessor.

    • Just sayin'
      July 17, 2013

      That would demonstrate class and dignity of a true leader…waiting…waiting…

    • olive Garden
      July 17, 2013

      you are so right.If the leader of the country acts that way how do you expect the ordinary man to behave.This shows you the level of leadership that exists in that backward country.

  15. Mammize
    July 17, 2013

    I just did a poll of the comments made on this article for the UWP and against, here are my findings
    UWP: 145
    DLP: 12

    It is impossible that everyone commenting here are UWP supporters, if that is the case, I would be very concerned if I were the PM.

    • D/ca style
      July 17, 2013

      you can now add my comment because am in full support of any opposition force in Dca right now,,i am not a UWP supporter but i will vote them this coming election..

    • Jay
      July 18, 2013

      Affirmative. He is very concerned because he does not know whom to believe anymore. He even distrusts members of his own cabinet. The worst thing is that neither he nor Tony Astaphan know when, where and if Lennox will expose the skeletons that remain hidden in their closets. If you have a clear conscience you would not have to worry about such things.

    • POSITIVE
      July 18, 2013

      PLEASE DO NOT BE A FOOL AND SHOW IT OFF

    • Anonymous
      July 18, 2013

      The same thing happened last election and look how it turned out. The UWP is dead. Same ppl making same comments from behind their screens overseas and cannot come down to vote

    • PetProjects
      July 18, 2013

      @Mammize I vote for a party with a plan. For the record 2005 i voted. I didn’t vote at all in the 2009 election because i was disappointed in both parties.. Come 2015 i know exactly which party i am voting & donating money to. :-P

  16. claudio
    July 17, 2013

    Lenox all the way. We need change and we need it badly in Dominica, This present administration is just fustrating us. Lenox we are with you 100 percent.

    • troy
      July 17, 2013

      same person with the same comments!

    • POSITIVE
      July 18, 2013

      TALK IS CHEAP

  17. Friends of Obama
    July 17, 2013

    We want to congratulate the Dominican people early on their decision to move from absolute corruption to absolute honesty and integrity,under the leadership of one such as Mr.Lennox Linton, it takes courage to do this, but we in the USA have that faith in the Dominican people

  18. I DIE NU
    July 17, 2013

    Think Edison stupid.He damn well knows he doesn’t want to face another defeat so he playing smart-boy.Edison and Lennox done plan their thing;now he(Edison)saying,Marigot people will blame him for not supporting Lennox.Mem bet mem pewel…Lennox is like a rolling stone that gathers no moss..Just a matter of time;you will hear his attitude and action in the UWP party….Lennox boy,the harder you come,the harder you fall..Your dream as PM will only materialise after Skerrit resign in 2050.

    • him
      July 17, 2013

      Why Skerrit lapdogs like you want to burst your blood vessels over an honest, respectable, intelligent man that will soon be our PM. Man relax yourself.OK.Sominica need to get out of the bad leadership of Skerrit and his cabal.

    • olive Garden
      July 17, 2013

      yes, you control Skerit life so you know how long he going to be there. There were others who said they were there for the long haul

    • Richards
      July 18, 2013

      You need to re-examine yourself, you are a very disturbed and distorted individual whom may have been bought by this so called government.

  19. July 17, 2013

    Linton, stupessssssss

    • Anonymous
      July 17, 2013

      Linton… OH YEAH. HE IS THE BEST!

  20. CAL
    July 17, 2013

    UWP has lost it!! so what about my friend HECTOR? Edison and Ron has played games with HECTOR…ay little boy go buy some candy in the shop….wat a joke!! how can you expect to win elections when you have your own supporters confused?

  21. Pedro
    July 17, 2013

    Thank you Lennox for attempting to save our country after the Labour Party,which drove the people of Dominica into poverty and misery. The people are ready for new leadership and no amount of vote buying and vote stealing will return the Labour Party into office. Dominicans are ready.

  22. "O" STRESS"
    July 17, 2013

    Mirror, mirror, on the wall who is the most handsome of them all? lets have some serious fun, its not a beauty contest but it`s clear to see looks does not matter. Call the “PM’ corky or whatever but he surly does not lack confidence. Only time will tell and the other party waited too long to make change, especially with what is at stakes this coming election. My prediction is the more things change the more it stays the same. You read it first on D.N.O. stay tuned!

    • Mammize
      July 18, 2013

      Speaking of looks, take a look at the Pictures at the top, Look how clam Lennox looks, compared to Skerrit, no, serriously, Skerrit does not look healthy in that picture, he looks like… he has been having sleepless nights, as your name says… “o” “Stressed”.

  23. PetProjects
    July 17, 2013

    Dominicans this is simple. If you want the same status quo ” 13 yrs of no development,high unemployment,who u knw ,not all shall eat” then Skerrit is the man..Now if u want a Goverment for the ppl by the ppl ,to improve our lives,better salaries,all shall eat, robust development then Lennox is the man for the job….Forward we going with Lennox..!!!!!

    • Gary
      July 18, 2013

      It amazes me when you tell your fellow Dominicans that what you believe and hold true for your self Politically is the cure for all the problems facing the country,what a fallacy.What makes you think Lennox Linton is a savior for Dominica who is going to improve the lives of people as you want to believe, this just tells me how ignorant you are when it comes to Politics.

      • PetProjects
        July 18, 2013

        @Gary i am not saying his the savior of D/ca. I have listened to both Mr Linton & PM Skerrit, I give my vote to the person/party with a positive vision not excuses..Listen to me my brother i want a better future for myself and for my kids when i do have, Mr Skerrit has gotten his chance from me and many others but come on 13 yrs is long overdue,i am tired of excuses n this high unemployment rate,things r more expensive while our salary stay the same for 13 yrs. Look at D/ca in the 21st Century, Sir can u really tell me we are moving forward??? .I am done with giving the youngman a chance it’s time for a change & if it’s God will tht Lennox do win the next election & he aint perform then out he goes! No party politics i just want a better future for myself/People and a government for the people by the people.. Thank you sir

      • PetProjects
        July 18, 2013

        @Gary FYI yes it all comes down to politics. Our politicians go to Parliament to pass laws, Impose taxes, duties on our imports & exports etc to govern this land.. So yesss Gary it’s a political solution!!

      • Gary
        July 18, 2013

        I must tell you that you got a very narrow mind as to what politics is and what politicians do.I must also tell you why would you live your life believing that our situation can be solved by a political solution,you advocate based on what you believe like saying quote “Forward we going with Lennox” how absurd and foolish.

        The Laws you say our Politicians go to Parliament to pass and impose on us,I would like to ask you
        what makes these things The Law.It is the Law because we give them consent, that is what makes laws exist by our consenting to them,it is not the Politicians passing Laws in Parliament which makes something lawful

      • PetProjects
        July 20, 2013

        @Gary your saying am narrow minded but are u for real with those quotes..”It is the Law because we give them consent, that is what makes laws exist by our consenting to them”.. So your saying we gave them consent when Pierre Charles pass tht levy on us also when Skerrit add his 15% Vat?..

        “it is not the Politicians passing Laws in Parliament which makes something lawful”..??? okay so wait i’m confused..Isn’t that what a Parliament is there for?? ..Oh lord i’m having a debate with someone that hav no idea what his talking about..You aint worth any more replies, plzz educate yourself some more buddy.. Let me break it down to you…

        Parliament- a system of government having the real executive power vested in a cabinet composed of members of the legislature who are individually and collectively responsible to the legislature.

        Legislature- a body of persons having the power to legislate; specifically : an organized body having the authority to make laws for a political unit.

        Legislate- to perform the function of legislation; specifically : to make or enact laws.

  24. no wes pay e may
    July 17, 2013

    i have nothing against labour party but that astaphans man give me the chills. it seems he is in it for his own benefit. i doh want to hear anything from that man

    • olive Garden
      July 17, 2013

      I do not understand why Dominicans cant see that this Astaphans will ruin the country. Not will but has and if they let him he will destroy it totally.

  25. Alix Boyd Knights
    July 17, 2013

    Each of you UWP fanatics can go on 20 computers to make how many “like” and “dislike” for each comment. But come election time, each of you will have only ONE vote. And you can like or dislike what I have written here as much as you like, facts remain very stubborn things.

    • Anonymous
      July 17, 2013

      DOminica is too poor for this to happen. You too are getting dead scared. Let not your heart be troubled. Change will come.

    • Ears
      July 17, 2013

      Is that what you do?

    • Richards
      July 18, 2013

      Meaning that it will be ill obtained but don’t think that this will last for ever; the day of reckoning shall come. The longest rope has an end.

    • jah know star
      July 18, 2013

      Because of people like û dominica wouldn’t go nowhere. Mirrior mirrior on the wall who ɪ̣̝̇§ the dumbest of them all alix boyd knight that old speakers.

    • Nature Isle Fanatic
      July 18, 2013

      Well stated Alix Boyd Knights :)

  26. bray and moo
    July 17, 2013

    when skerrit bray, astaphan mooing… bray and moo fraid linton who will use to lint to clean the wound the cabal plan to leave dominica with… is time for bray and moo to go :lol: :lol: :lol:

  27. Lets be Real
    July 17, 2013

    Boy look talk………… dat is why UWP will continue to remain in the wilderness… too much talk………….
    Where is the strategy for an upcoming elections. 13 years in opposition, Skerritt should know by now in July 2013 he is a gonna but that is just not what is on the ground…

    Workers just talking talking talking.. Have you conducted your own internal poll?
    So because Singols bloomquist is lawyer, do you know her relationship with people in that constituency.. \people politics is a people oriented thing… Our system calls for more seats not more votes!!!!!!!!!!!!
    when you have a leader that you cannot relate too people will stay away despite all your pronouncement. .
    Lennox will go down in Marigot gutter and reach out to the poor and afflicted..\Allyu mad….
    Dr. Severin is an excellent educator, does Dr. Severin have the ability and patience to be a peoples politician. He knows how to criticize well but he hates to be criticized!!!
    GArcon, vote for vote i will vote the person i can relate to and feel comfortable until such time I am sorry Skerro all de wayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy

  28. Lalay Gwanbe
    July 17, 2013

    I am beginning to have more respect for Spags John. He made it very clear that he will not be in the race for the leadership of the UWP at this time, but committed himself to work with who ever emerges as leader of the party. This is the mark of a Patriot and real team player. Its not about him, but the advancement of his party and the country.

    This is a man we have to look out for down the road.. I am feeling the UWP right about now.

    • Malgraysa
      July 18, 2013

      Amen brother. I could not bring myself to vote for UWP with Edison still in the seat. I don’t hate the man but too much history with Earl, Tim-Tim and so on. They have seen the light and I believe the new, younger ones are putting the country above self. I will vote for that.

  29. Ti Buoy
    July 17, 2013

    Who ever willed DA to Tony and Skerro. Our epresentatives are chosen by the people. They are the ones who will decide.It is so and will remain so, unless the dictators decide otherwise. Tony should make himself available to run for his beloved party and mentor. Otherwise shut up and let democracy prevail. May God Bless Dominica with men who have the guts and talent to step forward to rescue our country. Hold strong Linton and please do not be deterred by the rubish man speaketh, for they know not better.

  30. %
    July 17, 2013

    ANGELO AND ARUNDEL had a very, very, very, very, very,very, very, good programme last night. I listened intently. Is only now I understand that David Tsu and Felix Cheng matter, and the disappearance of Cheng’s
    US$20 000 000.00 or EC$ 54 000 000.00.
    This programme needs to be replayed/repeated so that the school children and the young adults on holiday can hear for themselves.
    So where has Cheng $20 000 000.00 gone to?
    GOD HELP US!
    Q95 really is the best on island.
    Lennox we know that Skerrit cannot sleep. They are mute on 18-3 now. WHEN HUMPTY DUMPTY take that fall, there shall be Tsunami in all Oceans All Aroud the World!I fully support you Lenny!

  31. cohenval
    July 17, 2013

    I have supported the UWP since 1995. Alas, if Lennox becomes leader, UWP is doomed to remain in the opposition. Lennox is arrogant and not a friendly person. he also has a proven tract record of failure.
    Look another victory for Labour.

    • Anonymous
      July 17, 2013

      I personally want a leader who can do the job. Skerrit can’t. LENNOX CANDO IT. Go to Hell with friendliness, dimples and all the other dam nonsensicalities. These are not qualifications for leading Dominica in 2013 and beyond.

    • Anonymous
      July 17, 2013

      You sound like a laborite. You can’t be a UWP supporter. If you were, Even if Lenox is arrogant you would vote for him instead of a crooked thief.

    • I and I man
      July 18, 2013

      You not making sense….. If you supported UWP when Earl was leader and now you cant support a prospective leader in Lennox….something seems wrong with your thinking.

  32. No No No!
    July 17, 2013

    After all my years of supporting the UWP, you mean to tell me this is what we have come too? Spags! Ronnie! Where are you? Wake up and speak up! I know all you hurting!
    No more politics for me, I finish with that!

    • OH REaally
      July 17, 2013

      You aint Hear Hector Say he not in de race and who tell allu Lennox in race allu is the party executive Marigot People ask for lennox as James Replacement as Parl Rep and they not brave to ask him to run for leadership

    • Anonymous
      July 18, 2013

      Why multiple posting? You made you point previously

  33. Anonymous
    July 17, 2013

    Let me see how many souls they will sell to win that election, but we praying, when they think is poor people children it going to be their family that going, and it have to be the ones closer to than. God is alive he has always been is you all he have been giving all you. The longest rope has an end.

  34. Anonymous
    July 17, 2013

    Who beat all u, all u crying already, take poor ppl bread from their mouth and think God sleeping. All good times must come to an end. God I have seen people cry over Labour Party victimisization, even some of their key supporters, and that to shall end.

  35. July 17, 2013

    It nice to read all these comment and came to my own conclusion; There is a Wind of change in the air. People on a hold will only take so much, there will be a time when everyone says enough and that time is near :) Due to Sherrit’s record,
    ANYBODY that’s going up against Sherrit, ALL DOMINICANS should rally behind that person, you don’t have to be a rocket scientice to know that :) Since after the bin bobbol, Dominicans should get reid of Skerrit and Co, but it’s never too late, there is a great desire for change and sherrit and Co know it, as a mater of fact it all begins to fall apart around Skerrit, his appointed Police Chef bailed out, and the one from Portsmouth Ian Douglas ready to jump ship, because after so many years, only now he wanna do some representating, dont buy that, he got to go.
    No mater how linton is, I think he will be less corrupt that Skerrit and we should ALWAYS vote the less one, sensebel knowlege :wink:

  36. hey
    July 17, 2013

    Any body who actually vote labour again is shall I say it nothing but wicked you guys have been voting labour for the party couple years and cause the youth like me to go through this terrible economic state we can get any jobs and poverty is ever rising

    A VOTE FOR LABOUR IS A VOTE FOR CORRUPTION AND GREED

    A VOTE FOR WORKERS IS A VOTE FOR CHANGE

    I hope the older generation will realize this and stop imposing poverty on the people

  37. Anon
    July 17, 2013

    Mr Skeritt & Mr Astaphan, Please do not mistake Dominicans Niceness for Weakness. We are well aware of our roles and responsibilities as OWNERS of this piece of rock called Dominica.

  38. Anonymous
    July 17, 2013

    i wll vote workers because i dont belive in hand out i want to be respected, buy my farmilly and friends when they can see that i earn my living honestly

  39. birdy
    July 17, 2013

    lenox for sure He is the next Obama Take it

    • Anonymous
      July 17, 2013

      Do not insult President Obama like that please!

      • ?????????????
        July 17, 2013

        He is definitely better than Obama. Love you Lenny.

      • Not a herd follower
        July 17, 2013

        Anonymous,

        I don’t want Lennox Linton to be like President Obama. I don’t see Obama as a model head of government. He promised change but has not delivered. On the contrary, he has carried many of George Bush policies further and inequality AND POVERTY continue to grow in the USA.

      • Friends of Obama
        July 17, 2013

        Relax bro, Obama would be touched.

    • Anonymous
      July 17, 2013

      How about he gets a real job!!!

    • Diasporan
      July 17, 2013

      Obama proved to be not all dat so?
      let me hear you. No insult meant in my case.Living in the USA and have an insight you cannot respond to.LL is a lot of hot air do you peeps really know that creature? Just take an ej from his current party chief.
      All you forget Larry King wanna be? in the 90’s he now playing convert, crusader, just name it. This guy is in limbo.His days of walking over us at DCP are not forgotten ask Ivor Nassief et Al.
      Now they are enemies due to politics but hey consipired to oppress the workers. Then he was out.Remember he had all the gigs! marpin , what about, DCP public relations king the man was walking not only on workers but on cloud 9 then he had to run, then deported from Birdland to waterland. so now politics is all that’s left.i will be first to say he has some ability in oraration after all his parents were both teachers hence if the others didi not learn somethng he might have.But this guy is an opportunist just like all those boomboom flies of the infiltrated DLP looking for their pocket.
      Eddie know he soon dead.He will never again will be or could have be prime minister again.The dream of becoming president when he picked Instru over Ron etc was proof.He still has espoire mal papay if in his dreams Local larry king wanna be (once upon a Past time_) wins the party nomination and becomes leader and by a dream(in our dreams) becomes P.M Eddie could be president.
      But for this to happen pig will have to begin to fly. Metamorphosis takes thousands of yrs so not in our life time pigs gonna grow wings farless begin to fly.
      DA needs some diaspora sisters and brothers who have their own monies to run for office as poverty always trip the local population.Look at poor(once upon a time)Medard and his associates.
      Need I say more? Plus?
      Like sir Alfred Hitchcock would say. Good night.

    • July 17, 2013

      For all these years lennox spoke and Dominicans are finally seeing what yhe Dominica labor party is all about. Lennox has been right from day one. Lennox has my vote, when labor party gets out of office all these ministers houses they aquired using wstate assets will become property of the state….

  40. Frank Talker
    July 17, 2013

    One thing I know for sure is that there are many influencial and capable people who now purport to be Labourites who will come out and openly support the UWP in the next elections. These people are fed up with Skerrit’s arrogance and lies, and Tony’s meddling in the governance of the country. There are also many good candidates who will surface and be counted for the opposition. I know of a CEO of a private sector association who will provide much support and give much advice to the UWP when the time comes. I personally believe Lennox is a good choice for leadership of the UWP. He brings to the office much more than Skerrit brought when the latter was made PM. Read my lips.

    • A Residence believer
      July 17, 2013

      If I might add. No matter who runs for Prime Minister, they should not hold the position of Finance Minister also. This will bring to question the Integrity of the Office. A professional in the Accounting field or Business would better show the honesty of the government. I do not mean to say or accuse anyone of not following the rules, it holds that any question of funds misuse would be removed.

  41. Discombobulated
    July 17, 2013

    And this is why I never liked his style of journalism. You cannot be a journalist and be bias. You have to keep that in check. Everyone is influenced in their own direction yes, but when reporting be neutral. And this guy has had his political agenda from day one. We need real journalists. Facts, evidence and truth. For both the ruling party and opposition alike.

    • Shameless
      July 17, 2013

      lol…really u make no sense. Do some research on “investigative journalism” then wheel and come again. I see its not only the PM and Tony that karkaring in their slider :mrgreen :mrgreen: . Change MUST Come!

      Assertive, NOT Agressive!

    • Looking In
      July 17, 2013

      Ok….where have you been? If it wasn’t for Lennox in-depth reporting Dominica would be flying a flag of a different nation. Your PM don’t give a fig about you, you guys need to stop that bombom fly attitude! This man is a disgrace to his country. Even a blind man can see this! Lennox has had a long career as a journalist, he didn’t just fall off the banana truck. He has worked tremendously hard and honest to be where he is today. You may not like his politics, fine, but show the man some respect. His reporting is mot based on lies or deceit but truth. You need to ask yourself why you vote for Skerrit but it’s Tony that speaking. Did you also vote for a CEO of Dominica? We need to stop embracing corruption and give men of goodwill a chance. If Lennox messes up…..kick him out….but give him a chance.

      • justsaying
        July 17, 2013

        like Lennox cares about me.They all wanna become big man on we the little man

    • Friends of Obama
      July 17, 2013

      Lennox is biased just like Martin luther, and Mandella, and Ghandi, and all the great men who stood up biased on the side of truth and right and humanity, not to exclude sich as John and Jesus

    • JUDGE DREDD
      July 17, 2013

      you maybe right but he gave fact evidence and proof of skerrit corrupt ways, he even made monies retured to the treasury,,, papa bondieu what we need is honesty like that…

    • him
      July 17, 2013

      Once he is Dominican he can have his political agenda from day one. ABSOLUTELY NO PROBLEM.
      Once he serves us better than Skerrit.
      Skerrit and his bad leadership is the problem, NOT LENNY..

  42. laplaine
    July 17, 2013

    uwp dead and buried since i was two years old

    • __________________
      July 17, 2013

      @ laplaine We all know that your brain cells got dead two years ago. I warned you about the drugs,my friend and you were ridiculing me. That’s why I am not feeling sorry for you now.
      That’s what DRUGS do to people.

    • Douroucoulis
      July 17, 2013

      Well apparently you’re just a child. Go drink your borbor

    • July 17, 2013

      i think dlp that is buried you uwp is alive and well watch and you see

  43. Mervin Cottage
    July 17, 2013

    Ask Skerrit about

    La Plaine
    Grand Fond
    Castle Bruce
    Wesley
    St Joseph
    Roseau North
    Roseau Valley

    Also ask him why he wants to change about 13 candidates who wont their seats the last elections? Walters, Toulon, Johno and St Jean will agree with me.

    Skerrit realize that the people are ready for change and he cant not stop it.

    • ()
      July 17, 2013

      The strategy of this Labour Party cabal/gang/ regime is to comb the 21 constituencies and buy the most influential person in the constituency to represent the party/gang, whether or not the person has interest in politics. It will not work this time!
      CHANGE IS NOT AN OPTION, IT’S A MUST…
      AFTER 14 YEARS SKERRIT you are expired.!

    • Mammize
      July 17, 2013

      You forget:

      Carib Reserve
      St. Joseph
      Collihaut

    • Anonymous
      July 17, 2013

      why do you blue always DREAM of a win and hype up yourselves before EVERY election only to be disappointed again on polling day and then run about crying foul??? Elections are not won on the media or posting in DNO. Do all you ground work and stop attacking poor people who have benefitted from the DLP social programs and then maybe you guys will stand a chance of getting back in power. But, frankly speaking, putting Lennox as leader is a non-starter. This will surely only lead to another 5 years in opposition.

  44. By Birth
    July 17, 2013

    I have listen to Linton and if he takes his way of thinking on the international platform we Dominicans are in trouble. We Dominicans have to look at the bigger picture, we need to stop making this about Skerrit and Linton or Skerrit and Hector. Make this about your children and grandchildren years from now.

    • Country Man
      July 17, 2013

      so you think the way things are going it is good for our children and their grand children – Wow.

    • July 17, 2013

      And thats why we want change, ANYBODYÉLSE, NOT SKERRIT :-D

    • July 17, 2013

      Any argument involving Skerrit, and Linton, I try to avoid getting into it; one reason is that I cannot be bias where it pertains to any of the two, and they both knows my reason.

      Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha!

      So my comments has to be limited to the comments you made regarding Lennox Linton’s ideology on the international scene.

      In case you do not know the name Dominica does not ring a bell internationally, unless it pops up in some bad or derogatory way. If you goggle (criminals want forging passports to buy,) the first name of any country that will pop up is Dominica, and I am talking about our Commonwealth of Dominica!

      Other than that, the name of Dominica politicians does not ring any bell outside of Dominica; except, perhaps on some island in the Caribbean!

      Let that be recorded in you mind!

      Francisco Etienne-Dods Telemaque

    • Be Real!
      July 17, 2013

      Those children and grandchildren who are dying of hunger…who are living school yearly with good grades and no jobs..who have to prostitute themselves or risk their lives in money laundering and drugs trafficking to make a living…If our children and grandparents have to be like that now..just imagine in years to come under Skerrit and his greedy bunch…and this is the larger picture that I am seeing and it tells me we need a change and and I will wait and see what that change will bring…

    • Not a herd follower
      July 17, 2013

      Well, based on your advice to see the bigger picture, I will vote for Lennox Linton.

    • Friends of Obama
      July 17, 2013

      We in the deepest trouble we can be already bro, any body else will make the trouble lighter,

    • JUDGE DREDD
      July 17, 2013

      can i call you idiot…

  45. delices
    July 17, 2013

    Jonh and all the memembers of the UWP, are understanding people, we don’t go stabing our leaders behind their backs,repeat we don’t do it thats why we are a united people ok.

    WE have to let mr skerrit,mr astaphan and all the others know that doninica does not belong to them .we put them there and can take them out whenever we went.

    Skerrit and tony is afraid that LINTON,FOUNTAIN,HECTOR and the rest will uncover their dirty secrets ,textes not paying,dutyfree for d big boys,money is missing and many more hummmmmmmm ITS TIME FOR CHANGE. change is a MUST PPL. WE ARE NOT DOING FOR OUR SELF ITS FOR THE YOUNG ONE AND OUR GRANDKIDS, WHERE HAS DOMINICA GOON TO ,LETS BRING IT BACK IS

    • Laborite in LPlaine
      July 17, 2013

      R. Green is my neighbor, so to see the blows UWP put on him..I still laffing…

      • JUDGE DREDD
        July 17, 2013

        behave element

  46. w
    July 17, 2013

    first of all Tony has no place in de scheme of things where my vote is concerned…….nuff said butt out mr.

    Who was causing skerrit all these restless nights…….UWP or lennox linton.
    Lennox show is only about 5 years on de radio now……surely it could not have influenced general elections in neither 2000 nor 2005, however, if it was not for Between U and Me, skerrit would have been able to sleep peacefully after all except we Dominicans put our money down to put a case against u skerrit…….u ended up with sleepless nights…prior to that u lied saying that u are not bothered at all….or is it that u were lying when u spoke of all dem sleepless nights……after u put money down to secure ur freedom.

    U said de country divided…..by 3 opposition candidates? its either u giving dem de credit they deserve……they are actually stronger than u want to admit…..or u referring to Lennox, Angelo and de power behind their shows

    u have said absolutely nothing to thwart my resolve……….WEAK CHEAP TALK!!!!!!!! NO SUBSTANCE.

    Dat joker Baptiste is competition for lennox…….i know de man personally…….NOT IMPRESSIVE!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    U will LOSE de Marigot seat!!!!!

    i throw my red shirt years ago!!!!!!!!!!

    • justsaying
      July 17, 2013

      Off course Lennox will win Marigot seat and automatically he will become the PRIME MINISTER of Dominica.AA but things changing man.Zor par feb nuh eh Dominique sar lar

  47. I'm Just Saying
    July 17, 2013

    I CYAH EAT CONCRETE!!!

    • Anonymous
      July 17, 2013

      But you are one of the first to be running to the red clinic. Damn hypocrite!

      • Malgraysa
        July 18, 2013

        Anonymous, under a non- Skerrit controlled govt. the red clinic will be one of the first things to be closed and the distribution of social welfare will go back to the non-partisan dept. created exactly for that purpose.. Time for that leader worship to go.

  48. ya
    July 17, 2013

    ugly pic

  49. laplaine
    July 17, 2013

    sorry lennox.maybe in your next life

  50. Lang Bet
    July 17, 2013

    Dominica is going nowhere! Since growing up as a little boy in the 80’s I have been hearing that we (Dominica) are the Cinderella of the Caribbean and we are now in 2013 I keep hearing the same old story.

    Come on Skerrit!

    • Gary
      July 18, 2013

      Have you not asked your self if you have a listening problem,that is why you keep hearing the same story for so long,very sad indeed.

  51. Rereree
    July 17, 2013

    Skerrit cannot be happy with the prospect of going up head to head against, arguably, the greatest communicator in the country. In fact I believe Skerrit must be peeing in his pants, knowing that his oratory and communication skills lack polish and sophistication.
    A second reason I believe Skerrit must be feeling uncomfortable is that he and his followers will not have the luxury of the “barabas” factor. In my view, and I suspect in the view of many, lennox Linton can match Skerrit if the metric is charisma.
    And thirdly, and most importantly, a Linton administration would be a breath of fresh air for the country’s image and reputation. If the truth matters voters will have a real choice because Linton has the luxury of an excellent reputation, impeccable poise and exudes a sense of confidence that Skerrit cannot fake.

    • Laborite in LPlaine
      July 17, 2013

      padner you drinking CRACK or what???if the amount of baselessness in your story you surely aint smoking CRACK you must be drinking it

    • Anonymous
      July 17, 2013

      I like Lennox but Rerere you maybe well serious we about what you just said? :mrgreen: Since when that won an election in DA? :mrgreen: :mrgreen:

    • Mammize
      July 17, 2013

      Rereree, well said, I could not have put it better!

  52. wong ping
    July 17, 2013

    Dominican doe scare me so.we the red nation put plenty money in this country.We have plans,we want skerro to win one more time,and then all you done,no more talking.We give you computer,so we can run things in mainland china,we pumping millions in ds election,so we can secure our state house.Soon as we win,50000 chinese on all you,we will have our own china town,all you locals won’t be allowed.China buy this country already,we just waiting for skerrit to hand it over after the next election.

  53. WHAT
    July 17, 2013

    im trying to create a UWP dream team but i only have two players so far please help me
    1, marrigot,,,,linton
    2, portsmouth,,,,behenzi ,,

    help me with the rest, thanks 8-O 8-O 8-O 8-O

    • Frank Talker
      July 17, 2013

      Petite Savanne………Dr. Kenneth Darroux
      Soufriere/Scotts Head………….Ferdina Frampton
      Grand Fond…………Dr. Thomson Fontaine
      Carib Territory…………….Sanford
      Roseau South…………….Dr. Francis Severin
      Salisbury………..Spaggs John
      Vielle Case…………..Maynard Joseph

      • Anonymous
        July 17, 2013

        BRILLIANT!! Best dream team ever. I needed some laughter.

      • Anonymous
        July 17, 2013

        Sorry for my ignorance but I thought Dr. Francis Severin was a support of the DLP administration. You mean the guy at Open Campus?

      • July 17, 2013

        And Portsmouth, after that Little stunt Ian Douglas pull :-D , one more, but still need a strong opposition

      • observer
        July 17, 2013

        take out vielle case….

      • Frank Talker
        July 18, 2013

        We need to think, not in terms of those old political strategies of picking the loudest guy in the community to run for the party, but who can be a better Statesman and who can add value to political governance. MPs like Austrie, Walters, Stephenson, Drigo, Martin, Toulon, McIntyre, Kelver Darroux, Aloe, Ian, Gloria and Graneau do not epitomise what leadership in these times calls for.

    • Kalinago Caucus
      July 17, 2013

      UWP DREAM TEAM

      Political Leader—Claudius Sanford–1st Kalinago PM.
      Deputy Political Leader–Singola Bloomquist Williams

      President of Party & Wesley ParlRep–Ezekiel Bazil

    • britbob
      July 17, 2013

      Dream Team ??? Portsmouth ..Behanzin ? Dream is not spelled n.i.g.h.t.m.a.r.e

    • justice
      July 17, 2013

      you and ur children.Never thought of them making a change? Then you are low minded

  54. Shameless
    July 17, 2013

    GO Lennox GO! Change MUST come!!

    You have the integrity, leadership capabilities and support of the people to take this country forward. Sounds like the mere mention of your name make skerro and Tony et Al poopoo in their canson/ slider. I have no doubt that those who abused Ma-Dominique will be held accountable in the not too distant future. I say this because “God is good all the time, and All the time god is good!”

    Thanks for accepting the nomination and may god bless and protect you during these trying times.

    Assertive, NOT Agressive!

  55. July 17, 2013

    well according to Eddison when i kill that party i don’t want to be involve in them man business boy so he put lennox to blees the cuffin RIP UWP

  56. Marcus Hill
    July 17, 2013

    I don’t understand why Skerrit and Tony Astaphan want to fix UWP business!

    They are certainly not well-wishers of theUWP so I would take whatever they have to say on this leadership change with a pinch of salt!

  57. John
    July 17, 2013

    Who is going to pay back all those millions Skerrit has borrowed from China, when China calls the loan and unable to pay they are going to make Dominica a colony.

    • Laborite in LPlaine
      July 17, 2013

      UWP when they back in power in 20 plus years fron NOW

  58. Candominican
    July 17, 2013

    As a very proud Lintonite, i want to encourage you and Roosevelt to hold a series of debates on the economy, how its gonna generate jobs, and improve the standard of living for the man in the mill. We need to hear unequivocally from both leaders what their plans are for the next couple of tears.The Dominican people should set the stage for open transparent debates and we will judge. The ministry of employment needs to put out the job numbers in the last 6 months or last 10 years?
    At this juncture in our sad economic state of affairs, change is not an option, its a must for us to go forward. It hurts my heart that Roosevelt can still have heard followers given the leader miss and corruption doldrums we are in.Wake up my people. Roosevelt should not win a seat in parliament nor see any other opportunity to get back into government in this lifetime. This will send a clear message to all other would be corrupt leaders.

  59. CIA on the Watch
    July 17, 2013

    Lenox candidacy is a selection of many choices jobs for all or jobs for the boys, employment or unemployment, economic advancement or economic stagnation, national development or national underdevelopment, integrety or corruption,

    • De opposition
      July 18, 2013

      Do you all really believe all this nonsense or is it that you all actually starting to believe it because you saying it so much?

      The labour administration is not perfect but take a little time to compare the two parties. Dominica will be in trouble if the other party is elected. In event you prove me wrong I will happily eat my words.

      We must be careful what we wish for; we just might get it.

  60. New yorkers
    July 17, 2013

    You can tell when a bunch of UWP people are on a post, because most the postings are the same.. Lennox, hector, Ronnie etc etc uwp finish so take heed… That party is a lost cause and would just undo all the good stuff that was done because of their arrogance…

    • pacem
      July 17, 2013

      They said the same about the now ruling Labour party.

    • troy
      July 17, 2013

      you are so right! you can tell when they are there!

    • .
      July 17, 2013

      What I am sure that is finished is the white dust that was in your head while you were spewing that filth on this medium.
      I AM PROUD TO ANNOUNCE MY TOTAL SUPPORT FOR LENNOX LINTON AS OUR SOON TO BE PM

      • New yorkers
        July 17, 2013

        soon to be my a—…. Lennox for PM is a damn joke…again u can tell when it’s one party against the other when the people posting are all bashing one side.. UWP finish, so put that in your pipe and smoke it….

    • charmz
      July 17, 2013

      what do you know when we are the ones in the kitchen feeling the HEAT!!!!

    • change is coming
      July 17, 2013

      U can tell when a labourite is commenting, it lacks any substance!

  61. X
    July 17, 2013

    well i dont get involved in politics but from what I can see from the comments things not looking good for labour.

    • Anonymous
      July 17, 2013

      If you are judging by comments, good luck and check the past elections in DA

    • Mammize
      July 17, 2013

      I there saying the same thing

  62. Sister Love
    July 17, 2013

    Why do we rant and rave over politicians.. create drama and tribal war… We are always in their interest at least in their heads we are.. still they end up being crooked politicians in our eyes… because it comes with the title..they make decisions some we like …some we dont is simple…we put them in power … We cuss over them we put a next party in power and then we cuss them too… so we love to cuss… why don’t they do this better or this one would be greater… on this leader is the best and then we always find something that dont suit who we are… then we call them dictators and do something stupid like alert the us government… that we living in chaos… man we need to walk the streets of Bagdad or somalia or even Haiti to see what chaos is… sometimes we dont even know what we have till we loose it….fix the damn pot hole in front of your front door…. and dont depend on politicians to be your moses… if every man can his own Moses what a greater place this would be…

    • July 17, 2013

      These Places allowed corrupt politician to lead their country for to long long, we, Dominican are going to make their mistake, we are taking back our country

      • the opinion
        July 18, 2013

        you really think is the politicians that put these countries in this position… … go on then vote for Linton or Skerrit or who ever else comes and think is them that makes all decisions pertaining to the country… think it is them alone that makes a country great or small….. bless you … and good luck… me i just gonna do my best to be self sufficient….

    • jah know star
      July 17, 2013

      Šǿ it ɪ̣̝̇§ right for them to τ̲̣̣̥ά̲̣̣̣̥к̲̣̣e̶̲̥̅̊ our tax $$ for not doing nothing. Ignorance ɪ̣̝̇§ rely a badge of honor ά̲̣̣̣̥ŋd û wearing it strong. Smfh

      • sister love
        July 18, 2013

        just saying they all the same…

  63. Morihei Ueshiba
    July 17, 2013

    I am no fan of Linton, but he seem very good in solving crime. What will he do with the big supermarket owing taxes, what will he do will all dem fellas big houses, what will he do with brother mano case? If he doing such a good job returning money to our treasury maybe he can recover more funds as pm to lower our debt. :mrgreen:

  64. HA HA
    July 17, 2013

    :-P

  65. haahhahahahahahaha
    July 17, 2013

    Allu will only be getting a shock come the Delegates convention of the UWP —Dream still about who their Leader is, Linton for True.

  66. stanely
    July 17, 2013

    I’m happy about dat move..d next level kill us no jobs money not flowin crime on a rise yet still dey tell us d country movin foward..wicked souls!! I’m a young man an I’m appeallin to all young ppl let’s support mr linton an d uwp party let’s put some fresh blood to govern us it worth a try…we doin dat peacefully

  67. Observer
    July 17, 2013

    Dominicans! Look at the most prosperous country on earth-America. Do you know something about their president? He can only last for TWO terms (8 years)! You know what that does- new vision, improvement (obviously not in all case- but generally true). If something is working, why don’t you try it? Look at countries that had the same leader for decades, and compare. I am not a Lennox fan, but I have listened him over the years and find him to be very brilliant, and believe he will bring some integrity and new vision to the governance of Dominica. I am certainly interested in Dominica politics again!

    • T
      July 17, 2013

      Skerrit thinks that Dominica is his. He owns it, and he is entiltled to be the PM for life.We must dump him next election. HE IS EXPIRED!

      • Anonymous
        July 17, 2013

        lol u have jokes, in order for dat to happen u and yur party have to send for 5 million ppl to vote us out so stop dreaming

      • Laborite in LPlaine
        July 17, 2013

        go to ehll….it aint gonna appen on this watch…who uwp have to put up against Super skerrit…Please

    • Insider
      July 17, 2013

      I am amazed that people talk about Integrity and ties Lennox to it…lol

      He is in opposition ofcourse he will.

      Now so much of a integrity guy and he can’t find a job, do you really think people want to do business with him.

      I say Hector has a better chance of the Chinese/Veneuelans or Americans listening to him.

      • Anonymous
        July 17, 2013

        @ Insider. Why do you think the very same people cannot say the about Skerrit?

      • Not a herd follower
        July 17, 2013

        If Lennox did not have integrity, why is he being employed as a consultant by regional organizations?

    • July 17, 2013

      why are you not a Lennox fan?

  68. lisad
    July 17, 2013

    a warning to all of you supporters of these political parties. Get yourselves educated and qualified for a profession. don’t go running after political parties for political jobs especially when you are a square peg in a round hole. When the next party wins, out goes your job as well.So yes qualify yourselves and don’t just look to friendship and nepotism to help you.

    • Laborite in LPlaine
      July 17, 2013

      LISAD…go smoke a coconut with your nepotism frame of mind…lmao

  69. good news d/a people
    July 17, 2013

    good new now I know that news going to let work start in Dominica thay are going to find the money to give young people work so that thay can stay in power nice job mr. Linton now you have them running all over the place

  70. Ria
    July 17, 2013

    he he! some people fraid? hum? why the bee in your bonnet Senior?
    its time weve had some real competition going on. go lenny go!!

    • Impressive
      July 17, 2013

      Saw for Sure

  71. Anonymous
    July 17, 2013

    what’s it to the DLP? If they are gonna win anyway, why are they even giving it airtime on radio. stupse….

  72. Yes we can
    July 17, 2013

    I could feel the vibes al around Dominican. They are agin believing that we can do better.
    P.Ms and Chief attorneys are shaking in their feet because of the winds of change.

    • betty
      July 17, 2013

      my people all we have to do is pray that god will help us do what is right this is not the Dominica we know be for I pray God that our eyes be open

  73. Mahaut.
    July 17, 2013

    For all you information , there is also going to be a change of Pal Rep in the Mahaut constituiency.
    Skerrit and Tony are scared becuase they know that their time has come to vacate their offices.
    Dominicans are finally waking up to realize what a big mistake they made by voting these in office.
    Tony is not a Pal Rep , why is he there talking noh! I guess those other Pal Reps looking to jump ship earlier enough.
    They can follow me I am changing my vote next election.

    • Laborite in LPlaine
      July 17, 2013

      please do X Labor it dat easy

  74. Young and Ambitious
    July 17, 2013

    Change is a must! It is not an option. So why is Skerrit Astaphan and Labourites blaring about who will lead the UNITED WORKERD PARTY to VICTORY!, they have done nothing for the poor people of this country….oh sorry yes they have, they have caused the poor to become poorer. Young people! it is time for us to rise up, put our fingers to work and vote out the Dominica Labo Party. They have not created any opportunities for us, I can well understand that when opportunities don’t come knocking, we must create our own, but a lot of us have tried only to be pushed deeper into the gutter. I have never voted against the UWP because I have always seen the potential in the persons who were willing to represent us, but alas!, Alas! Our people are being fooled and for what, a $100.00 bill or a few building materials. Young people do not stay away from the polls, turn out in large numbers to vote, if you refuse to vote it simple means that you are in support with all that the wicked and malicious labour party government is doing, so vote and vote for the UNITED WORKERS PARTY! vote for Change. WORKERRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR!

  75. Rastar-Marn
    July 17, 2013

    Well all Bar Attorneys can always run go Practice deir gibberish lawyerisms elsewhere yeh,,,

    Cause is allyou and allyou people dem dat have been manipulating d Political Arena from time all you Come out wherever allyou come out, to still have souls in servitude to some temporal Seat,,,

    In order that the inhabitants on Dominica see some progress, improvement in grassroots, Cottage industry, with any hope of sustainability, Now is the opportune time for some new Blood and a new way of thinking to infiltrate the political concepts that have suppressed the development and redevelopment of this Nation in order to benefit of “ALL” inhabitants and not just a selected few!!!

    For The people With the People!!!

    But Linton you didn’t listen to me when you was in the legal suit against Mista-dem hope you will listen dis time,,,

    AllYou need to Clean up d Whole “House”, All Permanent Secretaries Must be vetted, and replaced in order to see prosperity for Nation Dominica,,,

  76. July 17, 2013

    Those two guys are famous for flip flopping when it comes to the governance of the country,now they are doing the same as regards their statements on the leadership of the UWP. Wasn’t it Skerrit and Tony who aked Mr. Linton to get from behind the journalism mike and enter the political ring,now he has taken them seriously,they have a problem. Wasn’t it Skerrit who told Mr. Linton, any constituency he runs in,he will run in the same consituency and beat him, now he has an opportunity to run in the Marigot Constituency, he is back peddling. For your information, Skerrit, the UWP has never had three political leaders at the same time.

  77. Korkort
    July 17, 2013

    God knows that I supported labour at the last two elections, but given the mess that labour (Skerrit & Tony) has put Dominica in, I am now seriously considering my options with this breath of fresh air and a more mature and realistic perspective that lennox brings to the table.

    There is no doubt that the UWP will gain grounds on labour in the next few months leading up to the elections. And I know inside labour is trembling!

    I for one will stay and look or try Lennox. NOT SKERIT AGAIN!

    While Tony Astaphan is making millions from the treasury, I can hardly feed my family.

  78. July 17, 2013

    A good performance give good results. I think those who benefits most from either party/candidate will do the talking on Election Day.

    GET OUT AND VOTE. IF YOU DO NOT VOTE, THE CHANGE THAT YOU ARE SEEKING WILL NEVER HAPPEN.

    LINTON AGAINST ROOSEVELT, ROOSEVELT AGAINST LINTON. MAY THE BEST IDEAS WIN.

    VOTE!

    • Voter I.D
      July 17, 2013

      The Leader of UWP has not yet been chosen, so don’t put Linton name as a challenger to Skerrit. When the UWP executive meet they wil decide who the best man is.
      There are many qualified men and women in this party to chooose from, both in Da and overseas. So let’s wait and see who they pick.
      The main point is for you to pass the word around that chnage is on its way.

    • JF.
      July 17, 2013

      People you need to get out there and vote. You have no right to complain if you do not vote.

  79. jah know star
    July 17, 2013

    Labour party will not loose the next election but ɪ̣̝̇ guaranty that they won’t be winning anymore seats. Jû§τ̲̣̣̥ like mrs charles started going down slowly , mr skerrit will be going thru the same fate. He’ll with what haPpen last election labourites. Next time around workers will ђa̲̣vẹ̷̥̊ a bigger say ά̲̣̣̣̥ŋd wit linton as leader hmmm be very afraid cause he has M̶̲̥̅̊y̶̲̥̅̊ vote ά̲̣̣̣̥ŋd that ɪ̣̝̇§ one vote workers didn’t ђa̲̣vẹ̷̥̊ last election. Time for a change. Workers…………………

    • July 17, 2013

      CONGRATULATIONS! One (1) VOTE Linton can count on and one (1) that Skerrit cannot count on. Although it takes that extra vote either way, who knows, MAY THE BEST MAN WIN.

    • troy
      July 17, 2013

      jame kill the party long time ago! they can jump hight if the feel like! but as i can see all the comments are coming from the uwp support and they can’t speak for the rest of us who are not living in dominica! will come down again to vote DLP like it or not!

      • Hmmmmmmmmmmm
        July 17, 2013

        Well Troy, maybe that is because you do not live in Dominica and so you are not feeling the pinch!!! You not gwayehing so you can speak like that!! You may be one of those people who sees development as the material stuff around you, the concrete, the things which really do not matter!!! What matters is the people, how they are treated, are they respected, is their constitution abided by and respected, are they earning their way rather than going to a red clinic, are they happy, are they earning? I hope that when you go back home to vote that you will not be one of those breaking the law in order to add an x for Skeritt to return. Let elections be free and fair and vote for the best candidate, not for a one man dictatorial individual!! God bless Da

      • charmz
        July 17, 2013

        skerrit is killing our country but we still have hope… that’s why we voting UWP to save our country…. we have hope in them toooo!!!

      • Just me.
        July 17, 2013

        Well we now know that’s the only way you can travel. Its by getting a FREE TICKET every five years to Dominica… What a Shame.

      • JUDGE DREDD
        July 17, 2013

        troy dont get your panties in twist, skerrit cant last forever with that type of chinese economy he running

  80. Hmmmmm
    July 17, 2013

    Dear Mr. Skerrit

    True, you may not be worried but middle class people like myself are seriously considering this new option. Why? Because we have been left out by your party. We are not poor and begging so we don’t get anything. Yet we pay the most tax. Most of us before we see our salary you have gotten yours. We pay VAT on everything we purchase. We build our homes (Cause we cannot get free homes from the government) and then we have to pay so much VAT on building materials. We are the ones truly suffering in the country. But we are hardworking and we have pride so we just take it one day at a time. We won’t get scholarships for our kids becuase your party assumes we can afford. So we further tighten our belts to give our kids a good education that the poor are getting and the priviledged ones.

    So we are therefore once again considering the UWP. Because we voted for your administration with high hopes and you have failed us.

    • July 17, 2013

      Did you vote for a house and a scholarship? Should it not be those that are unable to help themselves that need assistance the most? Well, well, I must say, it is true that those who have it have it all and want more, and those who do not have should remain the HAVE NOT.

      I guess on that note SKERRIT WILL WIN because there are MORE people that need assistance than those who do not.

      • justice
        July 17, 2013

        You need to educate yourself and get a job. Begging is not the solution. Don’t you want development,money in your pocket,and freedom? Why bring yourself so low for a party? :(

    • Tenzing Norgay
      July 17, 2013

      This is perhaps the most erudite comment ive ever read on DNO. I fully agree that the working middle class in Dca has suffered with the current policies. We need to reward those who work, and not punish them with burdensome taxes.

      • July 17, 2013

        Oberserver, might have a point there, The biggest shoulder carries the heavyer load, sounds fair :wink:

  81. Reason
    July 17, 2013

    I’m a UWP support and is very thankful for the work Lennox Linton has done re investigative journalism. I think he has done and continues to do an excellent job. But I’m just not sure if he is the best person to lead the party. I have no objection with him as a candidate for any constituency and even a minister If the party happens to win; but just can’t get it with him as party leader and possible PM? Additionally, I’m concern that he might continue to focus his attention on the “bads” of the DLP administration rather than focus on the development of the country. We know all about the corruption, we need to hear of the plans for the development of the country. I really have not heard much of that from Linton’s programme (I’ve heard some, but not much).

    Further, we need people like Lennox Linton to continue to do what he has done re investigative journalism. As a party leader (even if opposition leader) I don’t see it’s in the best interest of the party for him to continue to focus on investigative issues as he has done in the past. So who will if not him? (Maybe this is not a good enough reason). I believe in the talent base philosophy, and it’s very clear what Linton’s talent is; but then again maybe we might not have seen all he has to offer. Maybe there is some hidden talents within waiting to be harnessed.

    There have also been concerns about Linton not being “in-touch” with the man on the street. I don’t know Lennox Linton personally so I can’t comment on that, but for the many undecided voters these concerns may become a factor, especially running against a personality as Skerrit (call a spade a spade, Skerrit has the personality to win any election).

    The question therefore remains who is the best candidate? Prevost? (my top pick, but maybe on the mature side and some may claim the party needs a younger leader to help rebuild at this stage. I think the party needs an experience seasoned campaigner. If they go with Prevost, should we expect a new leader within the next 2 elections? Age may be against Prevost in building the party. But how safe is the RC seat? My opinion, maybe not unless there is some accommodation with the DFP. Offer them a Ministry for this accommodation and go head to head with the DLP will be a safer bet). Fountain? (excellent choice but, maybe not a party faithful and insufficient presence on the ground in Dominica)? Sanford (why not?, would his race play against him? He’s young, intelligent, would almost guarantee the CT seat which is never safe in my opinion) My boy Hector? (Current opposition leader, young, in-touch with the people; maybe not Prime Ministerial; but who thought Skerrit had PM pedigree until a few years into his tenure?)

    I hope UWP remember the Earl Williams/Julius Timothy case. DLP won the 2000 elections based on allegations of corruption against Timothy; what happened after he was passed on for leadership of the party? We all know. It maybe be a different situation, but I’m certain the DLP will dangle some millions in front any UWP candidate that is passed on this time especially if it’s a UWP strong hold.

    Reason this out party faithful.

    • July 17, 2013

      You said it, Lennox Linton has done an excellent job in investigative journalism, but “I’m just not sure if he is the best person to lead the party”. Yeah, he could be a candidate for any constituency and even a minister IF the party should win; but cannot see him as party leader and possible PM. Agreed, I do not know him but apparently you do, if you are concerned that he might continue to focus his attention on the “bad” of the DLP administration rather than focus on the Development of the Country, I, personally, think he should not be a candidate for election. According to you, he has NO PLANS for the Development of the Country because you really have not heard much of that from his program (“I’ve heard some, but “not much””).

      According to you, people like Lennox Linton should continue to do what he has done best, “investigative journalism”. “As a party leader (even if opposition leader) “I do not see it”. “So who will if not him”? MAYBE NO ONE. I think maybe this is a good enough reason for him to not waste the people’s money and their vote. You said, and I agree that “his true talent base philosophy and it is very clear what Linton’s talent is “investigative journalism”. I think you have seen what he has to offer, “investigative journalism”. Maybe there are NO hidden talents within waiting to be harnessed. You cannot wait for hidden talents right before election.

      You asked, “who would have thought Skerrit had PM pedigree? Answer, those who voted him into office, and a few years into his tenure he has PROVEN that he HAS PM PEDIGREE.

      • Yam Babawoolais
        July 18, 2013

        you are wrong Observer. If anything Lennox is multitalented. Lennox spent many years in management. He was also a teacher. Don’t forget that the only case that was made for Skerrit was that he was a teacher. That was all.

  82. Tri-State Beauty
    July 17, 2013

    Whatever Skerrit! Whatever Tony! and whatever to all those who drink at your fountain of stupidity and arrogance. For a person who don’t give a rats arse you are making the most speeches and frothing non-stop over the mere mention of Lennox as leader. Dominica is a democratic island, not your father estate and certainly not Tonys’ so even Zang if she so desire can run for public office. Why are you so desperate for a one party state? Stop believing your own hype.

    • July 17, 2013

      Good thought.

  83. huh what
    July 17, 2013

    Things must be really out of wack in Dominica for people to be rejoicing Lennox as a leader. Labor party has fallen way off, but I guess the choices are limited to be so excited. Out of the fire into the frying pan.
    Ps… go ahead and hit the dislike. I really don’t care. It still doesn’t change both options. It’s just a matter of who sucks less at this point. Real change is coming and this is not it.

    • CIA on the Watch
      July 17, 2013

      If Skerrit can be PM hy cant Lennox be, for sure his credibiliy is not questionable.

  84. Anonymous
    July 17, 2013

    Can the UWPites say what they prepared to do if labour wins again?

    • hmmm
      July 17, 2013

      am prepared to leave cause i know with labour again more poverty and no jobs

      • Anonymous
        July 17, 2013

        So what are your options if UWP wins? This party has no laid out plans!

    • Crime & Punishment
      July 17, 2013

      suicide

  85. langsal
    July 17, 2013

    lennox lintion is a man of interity, he blew the whistle on, bin bobol, fertilizer bobol,the 911 scam.the slush funds being paid out at a lawyers office. has place hundreads of thousadns of dollars back in the treasuary. can we compare and contrast????, kick back of the souriere road, ect. ltes compare and last but not least, a debate of the economy.

  86. Too Nice
    July 17, 2013

    If Lennox was such a nonentity, why then are they so worried. If you see nothing, then say nothing. SO surely you guys are nervous about this Lennox fella. I wonder why….

    • betty
      July 17, 2013

      u so so right

  87. DC
    July 17, 2013

    PM Skerrit can sleep comfortable at nights with Lennox as leader of the Opposing Party. Even though many claim that the UWP team have acquired degrees, the fact remains that their actions prove other wise. The Electorate is not going to put an x to a name based on qualifications, it will come down to empathy and sympathy for the people. You must interact with the people, go to the most impoverished villages and sit with the people, never act like you are superior to others. Visit the homes of the poor, listen to the cries, and propose solutions to lessen their burden. Both PM and Mr. Astaphan are right, Mr. Linton is no threat. He is seriously lacking. Wake up from the fairy tale dream, get real UWP. Stop boasting about degrees while your actions contradict your claims.

    • stupess
      July 17, 2013

      so dc has skirret done any of what you have listed in his 13 years in power did he create jobs for the poor .. stupess people like all you that will keep voting for poverty

    • Anonymous
      July 17, 2013

      wake up you are still sleeping

    • sue
      July 17, 2013

      so all that you just typed there, are you saying PM Skerrit does that on a regular when elections is not in the air?

    • July 17, 2013

      let’s give ham a chance, maybe he might be lest corrupt :-D

    • LCM
      July 17, 2013

      So DC are you saying that dominicans are not capable of making wise decisions. Are you saying if we can work on people’s emotions like the PM we can get votes. Shame on you. I feel insulted. PM was my form teacher back in the days . His goal is absolute power and PM for life even if it means giving handouts and manipulating the masses. Tell me where the interest of the country

    • justice
      July 17, 2013

      It seem skerrit has played with your mind. he has fooled you and you cant see that.You need to wake up.

  88. vote workers
    July 17, 2013

    The last election I couldnt vote but the round I will be voting UWP skirret is over doing it he belive he have all the power in the world and he will always remain leader well think again.

    Your leadership has done nothing for Dominica in terms of economic growth . yes you have develop the infrusture but you have not created any jobs and the cost of living is sky high . You driving all the youth out of the country cause we cant get jobs . You guys are the most incompetent leaders we have seen thus far . Greed will bring you no where . We need some humble leaders like lennox , cludius and dr.fountaine they are wise and educated men and they are not in it for the money but want better for us Dominicans

    • Berleigh Bruno
      July 17, 2013

      I noticed that u left out Dr. Finn. I can assure u that he is a strong candidate behind the scenes

  89. ?
    July 17, 2013

    Unfortunately, I don’t listen to their programme code name “THE ANIMAL SHOW”. I have been reliably informed that people don’t learn anything there compared to “Between you and Me” or “Politics”. Maybe just maybe I will listen to these clowns one good day to prove it.

  90. Anonymous
    July 17, 2013

    I am certainly interested in Dominica politics again! I am not a fan, but from listening to him over the years I believe he is very brilliant and will bring some integrity to government. Good move – I support your candidacy sir.

  91. MERCY
    July 17, 2013

    Boy look juju in that U W P camp trying all technic to undo skerrit but ant going to happen
    not under linton he just like Eddieson James self fish arogant care all of his self and bleeding stupid U W P Dominicans that crying thing are bad while they getting rich on them yoo toe sort more blows in the nexts poles.

    • dg
      July 17, 2013

      Are you actually calling someone stupid with such poor grammar?..I sense a case of a kettle calling a pot black…lol

  92. __________________
    July 17, 2013

    Any Dominican with just half a brain can well understand why Skerrit is having all these sleepless nights from the day that he heard that the honest,and respectable Lennox Linton is interested in leading the UWP!!! Skerro my brother, you thought Dominica was your toy?
    HOw LOng? NOT LONG!

  93. Yang
    July 17, 2013

    I don’t believe Skerrit for one second. It seems that his best defense is going on the offence. ‘Whether it is Lennox Linton … it could be Ronnie Isidore, it could be (Claudius) Sanford and so forth, anyone of them is six and half a dozen,” he said. “They are all the same.”
    One thing for sure if Lennox wins, indictments will come down and who knows, the big house at Stock Farm may have some former VIPs among its residents. I would have reason to be concerned if I were the PM.

    • Muslim_Always
      July 17, 2013

      This was supposed to happen when Roosevelt Douglas came into office, remember? The U.W.P was accused of corruption, R.D said he would paint the jails in blue, do you remember?

      We must not toot the trumpet too quickly. It is all well and good that Mr. Linton is going up for elections, let us evaluate their policies.

    • July 17, 2013

      Skerrit and his government, should not get away with it, They should pay for their wrongdoing :wink:

  94. De Marine
    July 17, 2013

    Boss what tony say is immaterial,so lets skip his hogwash and distraction!And you mr.pm you think Dominica and all in it is what your grand father left on his will for you, eh!What you have that makes you right to rule Dominica that Lennox does not have(other than a fading dimple)?Integritywise none of you singly or combined cannot touch Lennox and on that basis I will vote Lennox everyday and twice on weekends!!!

  95. ????????????????
    July 17, 2013

    Ther is a disease blowing in the wind and it is called madness. THAT IS WHAT LINTON’S NAME HAS DRIVEN TO SKERRIT AND TONY’S MIND, “MADNESS”…
    Linton would be the best man to send Skerrit packing. Sure all now so Skerrit must be shiting in his pants.
    BY THE WAY IS LENNOX I WANT AS PM!
    Tony our new AG will take our matters involving the court.

  96. stupess
    July 17, 2013

    Skirret is very arrogant and if he wasnt scared he would never had commented on the change. I think UWP would be better cause we need a change. The people cant stay dependent on the government like this we need a government which can create jobs for the people and build the economy . These greed driven politicians need to go.

    Uwp will develop the country better .. cludius is an economis and dr.fountaine is an economist as well so they will know how to build a country . Uwp members is much more humble

  97. Weh Papa
    July 17, 2013

    Awww the competition is tight, mr astaphan heart is aching, better representative UWP. Surely will be getting my vote next election. I can’t repeat the same mistake I made last election. Voted for skerrit I left college maintain a high GPA still can’t get a successful job. High time skerrit focus on the relevant issue in dominica n quit focusing on the irrelevant. Hon Lennox linton great job with ur determination I bliv u can move dominica to the next level.I strongly believe there’s a surprise coming skerrit. The young ppl need jobs, please create job opportunities for the people.

  98. Sunshine
    July 17, 2013

    Lennox is a very serious, eloquent and intelligent individual. A good PM for Dominica, he can write his own speech and he is not afraid of challenges. I think he will do his very best for Dominica, he is indeed a LEADER. Skerro time to go raise your family. Your time is up,pack and leave. Dominica does not belong to u and AStaphan

    • De Marine
      July 17, 2013

      sunshine,i concur.i couldnt agree with you more!

  99. Openness
    July 17, 2013

    I support Lennox’s candidacy for one reason: For years now Lennox has been advocating good governance, honesty and fairness particularly among the leadership on the island.

    It would be funny, if he gets he is chosen as leader just to make his words backfire on him. That would be a hard slap, he will never recover from….so, as for me and my house, I will give him a chance…

    I always say, with all the dirt heaping around Skerrit’s feet….I mean, come on people, we cannot be naive and say some are not true…Skeritt has tarnished himself and his reputation, he cannot be trusted, is embroiled in too many questionable practices and thus has defiled the office of PM.

    Skerrit needs to be replaced and for me, and whose the best person to put there but Lennox, a man who has been for more than a decade, on the radio highlighting Skerrit’s ills…

    Let me see when he gets there, if he won’t fall into the latent traps that accompany leadership…I’m giving any fly on the ballot in my constituency a vote, if it is Lennox who will be Leader of this country at the end.

    And I won’t be silly like many Dominicans, who see the need for change, who lambast the government for its supposingly wrongdoing, but would say, I not voting….so, why speak!

  100. youth Leader
    July 17, 2013

    change is must!! Mr Pm and his Doll Astaphan need to understand something, the next Election is not gonna be like the passed we had before, before is was our grandmother and older folks who made the choice and put them there. this is the New Generation and believe me, we are ready!! Remeber this Mr PM and MR As-taphan. a Court could not take u out of office, but my finger print and the finger print of others in our Country dominica shall.The Eyes of the people are open.

  101. %
    July 17, 2013

    Lennox is much more capable than BOTH SKERRIT AND ASTAPHAN combined.
    I Love Him, and Wants Him To Be Our Next Prime Minister.
    HE IS HONEST,he is a statesman, he has integrity, he is not GREEDY (VOWAS)
    Those in government do not have these qualities.

    • ants
      July 17, 2013

      That’s the problem with we Dominicans. We begin to venerate people that ‘we’ ‘hire’ to run the affairs of ‘our country’.

      I wouldn’t toot that horn so loud too fast. No problem giving him the vote, but wait to see what he produces while in office.

      Remember we hire them to run our affairs.

      • charmz
        July 17, 2013

        mr skerrit was a ‘hired’ man too so we are hiring mr Lennox to do a better job…. Productivity is what we want

    • JoyceM
      July 20, 2013

      Remember, people change after they have been in power for a while, because of the money they are sitting on and have access to. Let’s hope Mr. Linton can maintain his character and integrity.
      A PRIME MINISTER who is TRUE to his words, is a PRIME MINISTER you can trust to bring order, respect and dignity to the country and the people he vowed to serve.
      If Mr. Linton makes a run of PM, he sure has my vote.

  102. %
    July 17, 2013

    Wonder if it their dam business who the UWP supporters and well wishers choose to be their leader. They should both GO TO HELL! GO TO HELL! GO TO HELL!
    That’s for both the PM and Astaphan!

  103. vrbd
    July 17, 2013

    Its time we have a PM who can initiate and generate a discussion, not one who has to wait for a discussion to begin and follow the flow of everybody. Let the pencil talk, come on Skerro call the elections already.

  104. Anonymous
    July 17, 2013

    “and you take this man who has failed on the front line to produce a winning strategy, a winning momentum to enable the United Workers Party to have some success,” SO if that’s the case Mr. AStaphans, isnt it in your best interest? So what are you squirting about? Worried eh?

    • Anonymous
      July 17, 2013

      Labour can never be worried about Lennox. This is one time I agree with Tony. He talked through the last two elections and UWP lost miserably.

      • Third strike
        July 17, 2013

        He has had enough talking practise, Labour Will not win this time. We are tired of Skerrit lies.

      • Spoiler
        July 20, 2013

        Is that all you have to say. Does Dominica look like a prosperous country to you? Are you happy with what your “Beloved” country look like or are you just blind.

  105. vrbd
    July 17, 2013

    That is the best news that i have heard all week, i have my little collection to pay for my ticket to come home and vote for the UWP. Its time we stand up for something and change our leaders and when the new ones come in and start messing around we vote them out too. We are giving too much power to the Labor party its time to let them see who is boss, THE VOTERS.

  106. 123
    July 17, 2013

    don’t worry with these fools…Lennox have them tremblinggggggg :-P

    • .
      July 17, 2013

      Exactly my opinion. You are So So So Smart.

  107. Anonymous
    July 17, 2013

    Tony, it is none of your business who we choose as our leader. Lennox is much more competent than Roosevelt and so he is our choice, not yours.

    • Too Nice
      July 17, 2013

      Tell Tony again. All of a sudden they are so concern who UWP chooses as their leader. I wonder why? I guess UWP is no longer a nonentity but a force to be reckoned with. Oh you thought they were gone. well is now they back. We taking it back. We taking our country back.

  108. Jimi Hendrix
    July 17, 2013

    SO Mr. John is the leader of the opposition and he is being completely ignored in this whole debate? UWP has to sort out their leadership issue very quickly and rally behind one person. This hydra has too many heads.

    • Listen
      July 17, 2013

      Mr John made is very clear that he is not interested in the leadership of the UWP at this time.

      • Anonymous
        July 17, 2013

        Did he? I must have missed that.

      • Anonymous
        July 17, 2013

        He lie.

      • Anonymous
        July 17, 2013

        He lie. It is just because he cannot do anything about it. He has no choice than to accept it.

      • ___________________
        July 17, 2013

        @Anonymous Since when you are so interested in Spaggs so nah? Go get a life and stop being a nuisance. However remember that “LINTON IS COMING”… TELL SKERRIT TAHT.

    • listening
      July 17, 2013

      But who is the leader of labor, PM or Tony?

    • Anonymous
      July 17, 2013

      I have nothing against Mr.John but if you want to stick it to the PM and his Govt you cannot put Mr.John in that position remember how the PM handled him on key appointments and that would give the PM a feild day with John We want someone to stand up against the PM, Govt, Ministers and his consultants we had enough of this guys I just hope that UWP will choose someone wisely and let’s all move forward .

    • Anonymous
      July 17, 2013

      @Jimi Hensdrix Your DOTISH look at news to keep your PARO mind informed. Mr John categorically said on TV that he is not interested in contesting the leadership of the party.
      TELL SKERRIT FOR ME lINTON IS COMING!

    • Tri-State Beauty
      July 17, 2013

      Jimi Hendrix et al didn’t you hear Hector Spaggs John say quite clearly he is not going contest the leadership, grateful for the opportunity given to him to lead in the house, and he is still learning and growing and is willing and able to work with anyone else who assumes this position? Stop looking for drama when there is none.

    • 789
      July 17, 2013

      You sound confused. Please STOP listening to GIS, Kiri and DBS

    • MET YO
      July 17, 2013

      if i were to call you a monkey…DNO admin may not approve the comment

    • justice
      July 17, 2013

      you need to read more.You dont understand politics and how they go about selecting leaders

  109. Anonymous
    July 17, 2013

    How can the PM and SC Speak about a son of the soil in this scornfully derisive or mocking way. Does LL have less priviledges to put up himself for public life or does the MO now dictate that public life is only for a few selected. What kind of ISM are we propagating here…

    • Anonymous
      July 17, 2013

      My people this will be the chance we all have been waiting for let us all teach these two men we are not ITEMS we are people with minds of our own.

    • .
      July 17, 2013

      I support your views fully.Don’t worry time will tell.
      LOVE YOU LENNOX MY SOON TO BE PM!

  110. No political Party
    July 17, 2013

    Dominica is a free country. Who cares how Astaphan or Skeritt feels. Let the people speak at on election night .They are free to run.

  111. MET YO
    July 17, 2013

    But wait…Tony why you vex? If according to you Lennox is a failed individual and all the other bad things u have to say….then you should be happy is him they putting to lead. It will be a landslide for King Skerrit wouldn’t it? So why do you have all that concern? Why him? Why him? How you mean why him? lol….

    Brace allu self for the rough political ride that is ahead.

  112. Just Reading
    July 17, 2013

    I sense fear….Try had Tony to nullify Lennox’s influence on the public….it is you many Dominicans can’t stand or trust…. Though I like the Labour Party, one reasons I wish they lose the next election is YOU….yours actions are killing the party…I really don’t know why Skerrit and the Labourites don’t see that…You are not our leader….let the man lead…

  113. Annica Alethea
    July 17, 2013

    I am no fan of Lennox Linton, but he has demonstrated more leadership skills than both Anthony Astaphan and Roosevelt Skerrit combined.
    Every single story Lennox has broke has proven to be truthful, this includes the Prime Minister’s wedding, which even Tony did not know about.
    Thinking of Lennox as PM is a bit frightening because this was never part of my thinking, but if an unknown boy from Vielle Case could end up being Prime Minister, who is Tony and Roosevelt to ridicule Lennox? Who I’m sure will do a much better job than Roosie Douglas, Pierre Charles and Roosevelt Skerrit combined.
    After all, Dominicans cannot continue to say if not Skerrit who else.

    • Rastar-Marn
      July 17, 2013

      Well said Sistren!!!

    • Cumfreda
      July 17, 2013

      Yes Puss i second your comment. Because for Astaphan and them to focus on what they can do to better the country they want to go in the gutter and talk negative of Linton. Grow up and focus on doing whats right for the country. All this mapew needs to stop

    • SNOW WHITE
      July 17, 2013

      I am no fan of Lennox Linton, but he has demonstrated more leadership skills than both Anthony Astaphan and Roosevelt Skerrit combined….How can you show leadership skills when you have never been placed in the position to lead?

      This is a complete oxymoron statement by Annica as it is a combination of contradictory and incongruous verbiage.

      I think the same thing was said of Earl Williams by the very same Annica

      • MARIGOT
        July 17, 2013

        OXYMORON TO YOU , when you herders elected skerrit he didn,t know how to wipe his (fill in the blanks) he ruined Dominica, hush you damn mouth and give Lennox a break, he(skerrit) took a bajan to run Dominica Lennox will get a qualified Dominican to help him, sak wey gars( in my patois accent)

      • lol
        July 17, 2013

        oxymoron statement….incongruous verbiage…woyyyyyeee, lol, ebeh look it…dem words dere rainin nuh? lemme get my dictionary tone hahahahaa.

        anyway, Snow White, with your ‘big’ words, I find you damn sot…Mr. Linton aired out skerrit’s dirty political laundry to the public, and if that’s not a demonstration of leadership skills then I don’t know what is.

        I agree with Annica 100%.

    • Anonymous
      July 17, 2013

      Annica u lie.. You are the biggest fan..

      • Rastar-Marn
        July 17, 2013

        Fan or Not what mamzelle saying is not true den,,,

        make your point, and/or argument in opposition nuh if you have any!!!

      • July 17, 2013

        You people are not easy :-D :-D :-D :-D :-D

    • July 17, 2013

      I am no fan of anyone, but what kind of leadership skills has Lennox Linton demonstrated? I thought to be a PM takes more than talking on the radio. Lennox is a reporter, he should report the truth.

      The Prime Minister’s wedding WAS NOT SUPPOSED TO BE A PUBLIC AFFAIR, it was his choice/decision to keep it that way. Tony nor anyone else had to know about it. Someone commented about the PM’s wedding, which I agree with, stating that Dominicans, those that are not in his favor, would have said he took THEIR MONEY for his personal use; therefore, he did what he had to do with HIS MONEY, and kept it a private matter. Kudos to him.

      I agree that the thought of Lennox as PM is frightening. I do not know who Lennox is anyway, but the UNKNOWN BOY from VIEILLE CASE could end up being Prime Minister AGAIN. UNKNOWN BOY from VIEILLE CASE? I think Roosevelt has reason to ridicule Lennox. Lennox may do a better job than Roosie Douglas and Pierre Charles, but so far, Roosevelt Skerrit has done a DARN GOOD JOB.

      I think the Dominicans that continue to say “if not Skerrit, who else” are those who know the difference, and have seen the difference. The UNKNOWN BOY from VIEILLE CASE, as you put it, WILL CONTINUE TO DO A DARN GOOD JOB.

      By-the-way, the correct spelling for the Village is VIEILLE CASE, NOT Vielle Case.

      • Rameses
        July 17, 2013

        Dear Observer,
        I sincerely hope that the elections will be conducted fairly… First,for example we still do not have voter registration cards and a purging of the electoral list.Second, the DLP can still bring in vast numbers of the diaspora to vote with impunity even if like myself they have been out of Dominica for years. Third, I hope that they will not for example go to persons homes (in Pte Michel) and give seniors four and five hundred dollars to vote for them or purchase crack cocaine and marijuana to give to young men of the village to vote for them. I hope the DLP conducts this election openly and fairly.

      • July 17, 2013

        You just keep changing your words :-D

  114. DNO
    July 17, 2013

    I’m just wondering!! what makes Skerrit so confident that he will win this coming election? Does Dominica belong to a single person or to the citizens? I just don’t get it. I see ARROGANCE AT ITS PEEK. He must be convinced that he is doing a darn good job – which he is not. His confidence comes in his Chavez style forte to bribe the weak voters. And sadly enough, he may win at all cost to Dominicans at home and abroad.

    • July 17, 2013

      Guys, do not let your guard down. Do not be too confident. Do not be too overly zealous. Anything is possible. Linton may not have done his part in bringing forth enough voters for the last two elections, but as much as people want Roosevelt out you never know. Astaphan runs a business, no offense, but Astaphan is like Romney. Sometimes change is good, Linton, I do not feel it yet.

      • Shameless
        July 17, 2013

        @ Observer..
        Can u make up your damn mind? You keep sounding like you dont have a clue or you are simple a “party in power” person. Chupppssss man!

        Assertive, NOT Agressive!

  115. July 17, 2013

    Guys doesnt have control over the voters they are the one will decide who gonna be the next prime minister ,do not take us for granted

    • July 17, 2013

      True, the VOTERS win, not the party or the person.

  116. Lady
    July 17, 2013

    Astaphan you are so right Linton cannot take this UWP party to the next level no way hosey

    • July 17, 2013

      Keep your eyes and ears open, anything is possible.

  117. poe-ki-toe
    July 17, 2013

    Although I’m not a fan of neither PM or Astaphan, I have to be open minded and admit that I agree with them both. Whether it’s Linton or John at the helm of the UWP, they have failed their people with their many antics.

    • Papa Dom
      July 17, 2013

      I wonder if you really know what you talking about. Failed who with what antics? Every action taken by the UWP has been correct. The court has failed the people of Dominica time and again, either through playing politics or through incompetence. I can bet my last dollar that there will be some silly, illogical and legally implausible reason given in support of the flawed process by which the present occupier of the seat of president of Dominica was selected.

  118. Anonymous
    July 17, 2013

    then dont comment if he is not a threat. let the voter do the talking on the day. and no sharing of money this time around

  119. interesting
    July 17, 2013

    look syn in that political thing. sh%* is going down real interesting…

  120. Just Blaze
    July 17, 2013

    UWP keep making more and more stupid moves to bury themselves even further. Lennox Linton? Come on man!

    • MARIGOT
      July 17, 2013

      well alas!! in my (Marigot accent)”mi fell sarry fuh you, a bettar you nor kno”

    • July 17, 2013

      Maybe it is because they have NOTHING and NO ONE BETTER to OFFER.

  121. gosh
    July 17, 2013

    Gosh skirret is so arrogant . Dont worry your time will come to an end soon . Dominicans are wise people and soon they will no longer stand for this poverty and misuse of power to go on in the country.

    • July 17, 2013

      Do you not think that regardless to whom is at the helm will abuse authority? I think that goes without saying.

      • hmmm
        July 17, 2013

        at observer so do you agree to just sit back while it is going on better we stand against it and vote them out . I think workers will be better look at dr.thompson he was working for the imf which pays a lot and he decided to go up for election that shows he’s not gready

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