Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit has said he is pleased with the victory of Barack Obama in the US presidential elections.
Obama defeated his Republican rival, Mitt Romney, on Tuesday and secured a second term in the White House.
Following Obama’s victory, Prime Minister Skerrit lauded the relationship between Dominica and the United States of America and his relationship with President Barack Obama.
In a release, the Prime Minister said he was “very pleased with the outcome of the election.”
“We have always enjoyed a close relationship with the United States of America and President Obama is a true friend. I have discussed our development plans with him on several occasions and he has always been cordial and attentive,” Skerrit said.
He expressed his desire to strengthen relations with the United States noting that “US foreign policy is increasingly focused on anti-terrorism activities and dealing with global hot-spots rather than developmental issues, particularly those of the Caribbean and Latin American, hopefully this will improve going forward.”
As is customary, an official congratulatory message will be sent to President Obama on behalf of the Government and people of the Commonwealth of Dominica.
Skerrit brave and cunning. Dominicans still wicked to be supporting all skerrit nonsense. Ebeh all you like hard times and empty pockets. Skerro double all custom duties and taxes to help the country we can take it. Its all sacrifice to better Dominica.
Garçon you need to make the case to take control pf Bird island and all the Oil it have,,,
To those idiots who think Skerrit should not affiliate with Venezuela or Cuba or China and that he should just stick with the U.S.A…..Why??? Yes they are communist countries. But how do you explain Americas relationship with China? Mind you China is more extreme than the other two yet America owes China so much money they cannot repay. America does more business with China than any other country and guess what they need China. If Skerrit is getting roads built or airport renovated or hotels built or whatever and he’s getting it from Chavez I don’t care. At least he’s getting things done. Give Skerrit a damn break!!
You are probably gathering crumbs from under Skerrit’s table, or maybe you are one of the lazy sluggards crawling to the Red Clinic. Fact is you cannot neglect agriculture, or kill agriculture, waste the same China money on State Evil, refuse to employ your own people on these projects, and yet still you are there stuttering rubbish about Skerrit. He is a total failure, with his inept and reckless leadership that has resulted in this once flourishing country to be so poor today. All the other OECS countries has surpassed us in terms of economic prosperity for their people, and you are still there like a TERRE BERRE SPECING CRAP ABOUT SKERRIT.
I feel sorry for you. YOu are so bitter. I can imagine the pain you feel when you see or hear the name Skerrit. Why do you think that someone is gathering crombs from under Skerrit’s table if that someone says something in support of him. Come on, time to stop this….GET A LIFE
wow…when are you people gonna get it, it is not about the prime minister Skerrit, it is about Dominica, ask you self. What have you done for Dominica.
Canada is America’s biggest trading partner.
Is this the same Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit who dismissed the significance of President Barack Obama win as the first Black President in 2008? Dominicans you forget already?
prove what you write. I have ever heard that
Mr. Skerritt , God will order your steps in his word, he will guid you into all paths, you will walk amongst royalty and God will help you find favour with all. May god bless you and Dominica.
Yeh put god in all you nonsense – the only path he will walk is the one in stock farm and the royalty he will encounter is the royal shaft of an inmate
Amen! Amen! Amen!… all weapon agaist shall NOT prosper. In the Name of Jesus
I think that picture tells a thousand words.
It’s amazing the amount of inside information that some Dominicans have access to. They can even tell us about US foreign policy.
I think those so-called-professed intellects are allowing their expertise to go to waste.
Really, it would be more productive to find ways to work with the DLP government to improve conditions in Dominica.
Some of you talk a good talk, but is obviously clueless.
Skerro say he friends with Obama thinking Obama will spare him. Skerro garcon, you see Obama wiping out them dictators one by one so you trying to cover up..sorry, Obama know about you already…just a matter of time.
@looking in..do you realize how stupid you sound? Idiot
They never do.
That isn’t news.
Dominica is a small country, we have to realize that America knows everything about every country in the world. Cuba, Venezuela and China are Communist countries. I don’t know why little Domincan should affiliate with these countries and want America to help them. Even though Obama is black, America dont’t mess with Communits. Why do you think American Eagle is pulling out of the Caribbean especially Dominica. We know they are going bank-rupt, but this is not the only reason America is pulling out. Ross Univeristy, if our Government have Communist mentality, they will get another Caribbean Island to put their school and Dominica is really going to sink. Even though we might not like America, but it is still the Eathly Super Power. We need from them, they do not need from us. So we have to watch our backs, and do not forget we are on their Black List. America is, all the states come together, thats why it is called the United States of America. We cannot hate a country and want them to help us. Remember – America is made of human beings, and if someone does’t like me, why should I feed them. (COMMON SENSE). DOMINICA- pay attention to World Politics. LOVE.
American eagle pulling out of Dominica because of what now? ROTFL. I swear give ppl a keyboard and an audience… Keep on making me laugh. You are clearly misinformed (subject to clarify for word). American Eagle/American airlines are experiencing financial woes right now you said it. THATS the reason that they’re pulling out of non-profitable routes (PUERTO RICO I.E connecting flights to Dominica).. This has nothing to do with SKERRIT or OBAMA, or Even Dominica. Apparently you haven’t been paying attention to world politics or even history for that matter.. America owes trillions of dollars in debt to what? A COMMUNIST COUNTRY.. Thats politics, you scratch my back I scratch yours. You live in the U.S, yet you still have the Dominican mindset of politics. smh JustMy2Cents
get a life labour party fans!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! tell skerit call election na if he man…. if he sure he like obama…
HAHAHA. You really want that nuh?? to suffer another humiliating defeat??? Maybe 19-2 or 20-1 this time??? Bossman, take it easy eh and let Labour rule since there is no credible opposition in the country.
ENVIOUS BLOOD
I met Obama twice spoke to him and I can’t say he is my friend
You got it right.
Meeting him twice and speaking to him doesn’t make him your friend, does it??? Stupes
Some people have no saviness or just plainfoolish
all of a sudden de owner kairi and de host of de heng is saint hahahahah i guess 2005 Q95 was de serious station and kairi was laughable so all where labour rolling it serious hahahah boy look waste of comment
Big up.
I applaud the prime Minister’s effort in showering praises and congratulatory messages on the US president. I just hope he is doing so sincerely and not simply to blunt recent criticism of the state of relations between Dominica and the US, given Mr. Skerritt’s membership in Alba which has ties to Iran.
I see our prime minister understands the value of public diplomacy. By disclosing his communication with President Obama, Mr. Skerrit hopes to bolster his own image among Dominicans with Americaqn citizenshipn not to mention presenting a more moderate image domestically, especially among those who are growing increasingly queasy about his leftward lurch, even if they may be too shy to say so puiblicly.
So part of Mr. Skerrit public relations stunt, is just that: A stunt.
It would be considerably more meaningful for the prime minister to apologize to the US for the embarrassment caused over the recent USAID flap in addition to placating fears in Washington over the direction of Dominica’s foreign policy especially in relation to ALBA and connections with IRAN.
You behind time man. Didn’t you see the U.S. ambassador to the Caribbean at the Independence celebration this year? Please remain current
Man you guys are dumb…..real stupid
Thumbs up to the sky.
i wonder if eddo ever walked with a president of the United States when he was prime minister
Don’t think that he walk with any…Think Eddo had the moral values in him from a child,he was respectful,he respected our constitution, he never insulted his people… He is intelligent, he can debate,he created employment for his people, he understood what Dominica needed to be on par the other Caribbean islands.
Obama needs to teach Skerrit some lessons on how to debate,and to respect the people of the land.
Thanks my friend. It will take some time to teach your Skerro some lessons. He first has to come to terms with his metal condition. Then we will make an appointment for him to see a shrink and a high priest in Staten Island.
eddo never create any jobs for Dominicans, Infrastructural development wasnt even on the list for dominica.
Obama reads from a teleprompter otherwise he is a poor speaker.
NO WAY TO TO HANS
“What is Obama telling him”?–That is the question of a commentator below. I imagine that the “him” refers to our PM–Rosevelt Skerrit.
Well today I heard President Barack Obama refer to his Nation as a “family”. And he said that American was not “built on what is done for us, but what is done by us together” And I witnessed the massive number of Americans who loudly applauded those words of their President. If those are the kinds of words that Mr. Obama speaks to our Prime Minister, it is obvious that he is speaking the words of truth and good principles to him.
The question is, do we Dominicans understand this “principle” of working together as one big family for the benifit of all? I do not think so! For if we did, we would know also, that we all are responsible for both–the success or the failure in our Dominica.
The truth is that we Dominicans maintain a lazy mentality; as the majority of us simply sit around, but behaving like loud clanging cymbals, as we put the blame for every bad outcome on the government–mainly our Prime Minister.
But the Prime Minister is only “one” man; therefore, without our support–including those men and women who work with him–there is only so much he can do.
Now let us remember this principle which says: The development of Dominica does not happen by what is done for us, but what is done by us, together, in harmony and tranquility–like the work of “one great big family”.
Liz Dominicans were never lazy people. We were once a hard working and productive people but since Skerrit and the Labor Party our people have become disenfranchised , reduced to begars and red clinic patients. That is a fact. It is not because the people dont want to work but simply because (1) chinese have taken the jobs that would make people independent; chinese merchants through some secrete preferential treatment arrangement have destroyed our small businesses; your Skerrit government has admitted to deliberately destroying the agriculture industry; The Skerrit government has imposed poverty VAT measures that destroy private investment interest and small businesses. A major obstacle to economic growth is corruption and that there is a plethora of corruption in Dominica.
Liz if you must be a true christian please rid yourself of biasnesses and call a spade a spade. Why pretend that you are concerned about Dominica when you remain mute or avoid speaking about and against the ills of this corrupt and inefficient administration. Your behavior and attitude is exactly what jesus disliked.
I am not religous but you would get my respect if you would just stop being a hypocrite and be honest with yourself and others. How do you pray at night when all you have done is try to spin the truth or not talk against blatant corruption and misconduct in the government and party that you support.
Would you rally behind a pastor or priest that tells lies; hides behind a character such as a unethical and deceitful lawyer; would you rally behind a leader who blatantly show disrespect for the law; would you rally behind a leader who within a short space of time could own multimillion dollar villas, lie about the cost of his dwelling house; conive with questinable characters like Corrello ,lapseng and others? Would you rally behind a leader who refuse to disclose a MOU signed on my and your behalf?
When you get on your knees and pray Liz4Jesus ask jesus whether or not he would have spoken out against such behavior by those who claim to be working for the people and claiming that god is good whereas the good things seem to be happening to the leader and his cronies only.
I also hope you pray for a clear conscience .
@Frenz
Whoever you are, well I see that you needed to release the frustration of your existence–because you cannot have your own way– off your chest, but why use my comment and my relationship with God to empty your foolishness off your mind–because that is all it is?
You claimed that you are not religious–I am not in religion either–but I have the feeling you are talking about your non involvement with God, which is what most people like you classify as religion–not so anyway–so what the hell do you know about what Jesus likes and dislikes!
Well the Word of God tells us that our reigning Government is God appointed–see that at Romans 13: 1-6. My duty as a Christian is allow God to deal with His appointed person, who is my leader I have no right to interfere with God’s work. I spoke about the habit of my people of Dominica.
So no thanks to the kind of mentality which you are displaying here–I could never be that the kind of person you seem to be–besides I do not have a clue of what you are talking about.
There is a saying that one man’s poison is another man’s food–if you are not happy with the government of Dominica, that does not mean I have to join in with you, okay!
And one more thing! Keep your judgments to yourself–I am not answerable to you. You have no right to speak to me the way you did above
And if you are not the same as the pastor who hides behind certain character and tell lies, why are you hiding behind a strange name here. You seem to know me well but I have no idea who you are–how are you different from the other LIARS?
I agree. And on the other hand, we see a continuing trend of people who claim to be “christians” who still cannot disagree in a civil manner. Very “unlike” Jesus.
So true, America is based on the private sector not the government.
I wonder if Skerrit sought permission from his friend Chavez to make all those comments about Mr. Obama.
why he happy de man anti american as well as anti europe out pm just intrested in communist and dictator….
This result should send a message to the UWP. While the voters agree that the economy is their number one problem, they still voted for Obama; leaving many to suggest he won based on likability, not on policy.
Things “may” be bad in Dominica, but the PM’s likability can’t be compared to any other politician in Dominica today. UWP “may” have the best policies, best plan for the country (may); but people vote people, not policies, not plans.
I know the party and their supporters will dismiss this comment as utter rubbish, but then again that will explain why they will remain in opposition.
Wow you deserve more than that badge of honor that Pierro spoke about. You deserve the right to walk around with a large D.F on your forhead.
That is the dumbest comment ever on DNO. DNO here is a suggestion can we have fun by selecting the 7 dumbest comment or blog for the week then we can all vote on the monarch blog. That would be fun but it would also soften the impression that we are such an ignorant people. Let me know what you think DNO
ADMIN: Hmmmmmm
I agree with the PM, President Obama’s victory is good for the US and should be good for us in the long run.
I too would like to see the USA take a more active role in development programmes across the Caribbean and more specifically in Dominica.
The U.S. doesn’t take care of its own. Why would you have any expectations of receiving anything. Dominicans always looking for hand outs and selling themselves short.
skerrro you have the country on a side.. Dominicans going for american visa and getting rejected black is white beacause of all the corruption in your govt.. open your minds dominicans.. THINK..
Visas are issued to individuals based on merit. Trust me, if you are getting rejected for a US Visa… it is through no fault of the Government. Blame yourself, not the PM.
Yes PM this is democracy at work in full force! Now work on strengthening your relationship with the US. Model yourself after them in terms of free and fair elections and a greater level of transparency! Tell your people when u travel out of the country and why. And stop hanging out in communist countries like China. Help the Dominican people by seeking Aid from your great pal Obama and leave pple like Chavez alone. Let freedom ring! PM we still love you.
next year is our victory all u will die eh
In as much as you are so pleased with an Obama victory we would expect you to Emulate his style of governance and cross party lines for the development of Dominica, you may wish to note president Obama’s Administration does not have the dark clouds of Corruption hanging over his administration, that persons voting in the US does not have the fear of victimization, that the process of electoral reform is on the agenda of the president as announced in his acceptance speech last night when he said “no one should be standing in line for six hours to cast their vote and we got to fix it”, Hon PM in as much as you confirm to us that you have always had good relationship with the US one would expect you to practice all the good habits of governance that President Obama administration demonstrates
True friend, really ? I have a feeling he probably sees right through you. Perhaps your ego gets in the way. Besides, I thought your true friends were Gaddafi, Castro and Chavez ?
I’d like to think Obama is a true friend of ordinary Dominicans rather than their questionable politicians.
What de hell my PM talking about?
U forget de imperialists who were stealing de wealth of Libya. U always say de US does nothing to help de caribbean and now is so u talking.
Boy my PM really know how to suck up and kiss.
I can imagine ur stance at de negotiating table in China or Venezuela. After u cuss up de US so much already.
So what u feel about their debates? Is that pandering to de opposition?
boss u full of- u know what.
How u telling me u discuss development issues with de US President and then u cussing de same US out in defence of Libya and Syria Dictators.
Obama doesn’t trust u Sir neither ur DLP.
I challenge u to prove me wrong before de next election here in DA. Show me what u are able to negotiate for us Dominicans.
I don’t want no $30 million stadium that rusting within 5 years of construction (thank u China u so sweet)
I’m always amused when the islands, especially Dominica, talk about strengthening relations with rich countries. The politicians say it so seriously like they are actual players on the field. Like the Presidents and Prime Ministers of these countries give a hoot about us. strengthening indeed.
All these rich countries have their own problems and the last thing they want is to be a sugar daddy to some two-bit non productive beggar welfare country with teefing criminal politicians who have nothing to offer an donly want to take.
How dare you insult our beloved Dominica! We are not “some two-bit non productive beggar welfare country with teefing criminal politicians who have nothing to offer and only want to take”.
Some of citizen (perhaps yourself) are not patriotic and working towards the development of our nation, but luckily most of us are, and certainly our Governments is.
What happen? The PM like the democratic system now. You see how democracy works great? That’s why we need electoral reform. Put that in place and let the chip fall where ever it may. Is that too much to ask for PM?
I wonder what the Minister of Legal Affairs thinks about that!!! Because according to him Obama has done nothing for the Caribbean and has put Adam Sandford ( the best thing to ever happen to the Caribbean in jail) and that Romney is / was a better bet!!!
lol … the joke just never ends with my Parl Rep!!!
The US election reminded me to an extent of the Victory of the DLP. Fox news is worthy of mention here since they also remind me of the attitude of Q95.
LOL – that’s so true!
nonsense
shut up! do not ever compare fox news with q95
I know thats chalk and cheese. I am just referring to the manner in which they went so cold.
ofcourse fox news is like Q95…they talk and talk and talk till GOD shut dem up…..ha ha!!
utter rubbish
tell the leader of the DLP THAT HE SHOULD DEBATE AND THEN YOU CAN SPEAK OF COMPARING. ELECTIONS ARE FREE AND FAIR IN THE USA BUT NOT IN DOMINICA, COME CLEAN.
Well said!!
The Media Workers Association should seek to organise a live debate for the UWP, DLP and DFP where the respective LEADERS of these parties – not their surrogates – will debate the various issues in a public forum.
However I suspect that there is one particular leader who will be absolutely terrified by such an event.
the thing about the us people on to people like you so dom=in-cans is that thay has are mind you are one of the DLP that let people think for you i do hope that you know all things are just for are time and our god bless obama knows wel in the next 4 years he must go its not if he has to
So true, Fox and Q95 are two peas in a pod… the only difference being Q95 is laughable, they are just a bunch of jokers.
fairness what are you fair to,so what is kairi and dbs compare to ,you all really make me sick
Pure Garbage!
The democrat reminds me of Workers and even the colors match. Fox reminds me of Kairi. Mitt Romney supporters are the less educated, which group in Dominica would you equate that with. Go figure.
and kairi fm at one point dont forgot tht de donkey and 2005 elections and de rest so i hope it remind you of tht too
@Fairness… The camment of a brainless fool.I Wonder if you are not comparing Skerrit to Obama? Only in Dominica can this lazy incompetent leader tell the people Go to Hell,and insult them in so many ways for him to still be on stage. Thing is he is destroying Dominica to shreads. You think Obama can tell his people go to hell? Thats why illiterates like you should not even vote, since you do not know the reason why people vote.
Highly rated comment.
Wow, you sound just like the pundits on Fox, you have no real issues to attack the PM on, so you resort to lies and innuendo and follow it up by insulting the intelligence of those who disagree with you… a real Fox News tactic.
Please remember you are entitled to your own opinion, but not your own facts!
1st allu compare skeritt with Jesus, now allu want to compare Q95 with FOX.
For you information the republicans have more in common with allu including the color RED. BTW the democratic/obama color is BLUE.
The present labor party is made up of the Cream of the defunct freedom party who have had a longstanding relationship with the conservative republicans, ask parry Bellot(who publicly maintain his republican status)
Just do not send de president no bottle of bwa bande.
Hope you Debate.
Hope you provide viable policies
Hope you help with Electoral Reform
One minute u fighting for qadaffy next minute u happy for Obama, all u fellas good wi!
Because we hold no grudges – We are a peaceful loving people and with PM Skerrit at the helm, we shall not be perturbed. God bless our Prime Minister.
You do not hold grudges? YOU?
Get real and stop uttering so much rubbish. On another note Skeritt just cannot match up with Obama.
garcon… i doh lying.. but aforss them people like ‘fairness’…. does make me morde… is a good thing is not in front of me allu coming and give those ‘snake under grass’ talk
What happen to those comedians there nuh
If there were no grudges, you would never say go to hell.
What is Obama telling him?
Obama telling him why did you treat our ambassador so badly, we will have to lessen our cruise ship coming to your rock .
Dominica has received nothing but praise from the current US Ambassador (appointed by President Obama) a career diplomat.
The previous ambassador, who spoke badly of Dominica, was a political appointee of the disastrous Bush administration and she had her own issues – she was an embarrassment to the USA!
Your victory next PMMMMMMMM
every victory for skerrit the masses get poorer
Sadam and Gadaffi had victories too
Skerritt please who cares ? Obama is a friend to Dominica not a true friend to you..
NONSENCE!!!!!!stop that byassness and get on. are u going to remain a baby all your life? It is high time you grow up.How did he became a friend to Dominica if wasn’t for the Pm
@dont. Poor grammer, comprehension and spelling.
It is a fact, our Prime Minister has met with President Obama on several occasions.
Since Obama hasn’t visited Dominica in person I think it is safe to say his impression of the Nature Isle is based on his “friendship” with Skerrit.
Utter rubbish….
“Prime Minister has met with President Obama on several occasions..” WHEN? HOW MANY TIMES? that is so easily verifiable by visiting the state Dept Website but you will state a boldface lie for attention won’t you?
Oh so no Skerrit and Obama have friendship, child please! have a couple of seats some place remote. Obama maybe know more about Dominica than Skerrit himself since he was a keen student of international diplomacy. You all can manufacture all what you want, the two men have NOTHING in common when it comes to leadership and values!
what are you saying
hahaha nice one