Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit has fired at critics who have said his government lacks of transparency in financial matter saying it is accountable and prudent.
“So, when people here talk, and talk their nonsense, with no facts to back their allegations and their comments, the facts show that this government has been responsible and prudent and accountable and transparent, with regards to resources in its safe-keeping,” he said last week during the signing ceremony for the European Union (EU)-funded rehabilitation of feeder roads across the island.
Skerrit noted that professionals who have done independent audits, on behalf of the EU, have never cited any in infraction on the part of the Dominica government.
“They come and they do their independent audits and at no time have they cited any infraction on the part of government in respect to any of the agreements that we have signed with the European Union,” he articulated.
He explained that the government can account for all funds provided by the EU.
Such accountability and transparency were cited as hallmarks of the Labour Party administration, he stated.
“And, for every Euro that they’ve given us, we account for every single Euro, to the cent,” Skerrit remarked. “And, that is the hallmark of this administration —that we are prudent and responsible, and accountable, and transparent, with regards to the management—not only of our own resources, but the resources given to us by foreign countries, and foreign institutions.”
The Prime Minister remarked that the government will double its efforts toward progress.
In April, the Dominica Freedom Party (DFP) expressed concern over what it referred to as a lack of transparency in the reconstruction of the West Bridge in Roseau.
The party was also troubled by the lavish groundbreaking ceremony for the project, in light of the lingering effects of Tropical Storm Erika.
Really Sir, should I take your word forgranted. You mean from now on you are going to be transparent and accountable. Start to give us the hidden reports, signing of papers here and every where, financial accounts, Panama Paper etc, etc etc. I am listening to DBS.
Fairy tales and popp cock.
If you are not transparent and accountable, how can the gov’t be?
In India you paid 90,000 dollars for a doctorate in lieing technology caused by necrosis of the part of the brain responsible for thinking.
Dominica’s PM is quite right to think the electorate is stupid enough to believe this because they were stupid enough to vote for him. They have a track record of not caring whether their prime minister is transparent or accountable for all the money this country receives in terms of donations and contracts. He could probably openly declare he is corrupt and they would still be stupid enough to vote for him again. All he has to do is hand them a little cash every now and then. Easy.
\”Proverbs boy go read your proverbs\” Transparent and Acountable whatttttttttttttt! bondie you mean is dat dey give the boy d Phd for nah!
hahahahah where I be nuh??? What did Skerrit say? Nah man DNO, allu lying on de man.
Next Joke please! Next Joke Please. Hey! I said NEXT JOKE!!!!!
Skerritt you brag about accountability and transparency, in this day an age what prevents you from having a web site where those who want to can find public disclosure on the same accountability matters you have been accused of failing to be forthright with. I challenge you to prove that you are transparent so when I go to a Dominican government web site I will find information about which I’m concerned. Your move or do I say “check mate”
A little boy name bogoroy telling me seriously, he say ah talking nonesense yet people love my nonesense is obeah you wuking obeah. . U looking like a booboo yet all the women love u is obeah u wuking obeah… Obeah man answer the question, obeah man true or false u dealing with Satan., obeah I wuking obeah ..( Wuking trini style slang for working ) Ask shadow,,,,
Francine Baron received a cheque from SV G in aid with TSE.
Where is this money and how was it spent……
It is not a Joke it is one of many L.I.E.S
If the bank gives you a huge loan, your repayments are not timely, there is corruption, in terms of allegations about the manner the money was spent, yes, you might repay the loan, no one cant prevent you from telling the world that your record in terms of accountability and transparency are excellent. What you will not tell the world is that, whereas, you were given a huge loan the first time, but because of your records the next time you request a loan, the bank might approve it , however, the amount they approve will be much lower. What you must explain, is , why is it, you can no longer get a huge loan like the first time, when everyone else around you is still given whatever loan they require. Therefore, in this case, when you are talking about accountability and transparency, I have a problem with that statement.
Mr Skerrit did you sign any agreement on our behalf of Dominica just prior to tropical storm Erika??I mean the day when you were being fed the diet of Cake.If yes was it for a technology Center for Latin America and the Caribbean? BY THE WAY Ashe,Lorenzo and Mr Woo/NGLapseng were there too…They are all locked up!!!Are you familiar with these names?
“Because I was in the same room with dem Fellas at a Conference You expect me to be in a complo with them ?”
The Ten Thousand Dollars dat I give She was to buy a sandwich and a coffee ,Dat is all Dat is al Dat is all!
The EU funds are managed by the NAO office who are charged with this duty. Government doesnt really touch those funds so OFF COURSE those EU FUNDS will be transparent and well managed because the NAO has to account for every cent to the EU and Regional Banks. HOWEVER! what about the rest of the funds like the passport money (how many passports sold? how much money has been received to date?) and Erica relief funds (both monetary donations and monetary value of relief items? no report has been submitted yet) and all the other aid and assistance money we have received. Dont fool us with this EU talk because the EU is not the only organisation giving Dominica money. And Dominicans you would be FOOLISH to think that because He says the EU funds are transparently managed that this automatically means all money received and managed by the government is transparently managed. Dont let these people fool you with their words and smiles.
Stop pumping hot air, I’m Still waiting to know what’s inside that MOU you signed with China
DOTISH you DOTISH or what? Keep waiting.
@Idiot OnThe Block..As far as Skerrit is concerned a buffoon like you only has use to him,at election time…I wonder when you will buy the book and pencil,and attend night school…You are a scatterbrain.You do not know you hand from your foot!!!
LOL That government have more gate than the botanical gardens. Bridgegate, Layougate, Passportgate, bingate garcon tout borbol.
I didn’t know our PM told jokes…lmfao
Mr DR PM stop talking so much and put things in action, I like you but am getting a little flustrated with you just talking and no action. Just put everything on table so that every Dominican can see what’s going on with Dominica monies. I believe the people of Dominica will have a better trust in you. It’s simple. When I listen to you or read about your ideas I like some of it but to be honest more action needs to be done. I like you but please to much talk and very little action. God bless Dominica and the people.
I waiting on two things that will confirm or deny if your government is transparent. 1 I waiting on the panama papers 2. I waiting on the FBI case regarding NG Lap Seng, John Ashe, Francisco Larenzo and others. Soon we will see how transparent and honest your government really is. Soon and very soon sir
Heavenly Father – i come before you seeking your help. Lord our leader PM. Skerrit is lying and continue to lie to us . He is now operating like King Saul. He is now very abusive and wicked and vindictive in his governing of this country. Father -it seems like our Prime Minister is demonically possess – just as King Saul was demonically possessed. We are suffering Oh Father! from this man’s tyrant abusiveness. Lord – many of us are calling on you – Deliver us from this tyrant oh Father – deliver us from the snare of this fowler and from his noisesome pestilence. Our country is suffocating – spiritually, economically and all other ways. We seek your intervention – deliver us of lord ! please deliver us! – this i ask in Jesus name amen. You say what ever we ask you Father in Jesus name – you will answer. Thanks for the answer!
this PM tells too many untruths this is why dominica has the worst economy and also the poorest under his watch, if he had 0.3% of transparency maybe he could be respected…
he is feeding is ignorant base who praise and worship the red idol…
only in a left behind Dominica that happens..
The Humpty Dumpty Theory of Language by Lewis Carroll from Alice in Wonderlands”: ” When I use a word” Humpty Dumpty said in a rather scornful tone, “it means just what I choose it to mean – neither more or less”. “The question is” said Alice, “whether you can make words mean so many different things.” “The question is” replied Humpty Dumpty ” which is to be master -that’s all.”
How about the BAM (E.U.) money spent on banana plantlets. Where are the bananas?
Hahaha.
What of the EU money spent on the grand bay road s few years ago.
I hope they did an audit.
We have yet to know what was given to your government for TS Erika and how that money was spent.
Thanks and good night.
you can account for all EU money,what about EC,US AND ALL THE OTHERS. jokers
Mexico gate ah come…. Soon..
ZORRRRRRRRrrrrrrr lol
Mr Skerritt what about accountability and transparency with regards to the sale of passports Yes,you must give account for EU,and USA,and UN money.It’s the only way you can attract more needed funds.When it comes to Venezuela and China and Passport money these standards don’t apply.Why aren’t you as transparent to the Dominican nationals? This is a double standard and you know it
jonathan you are laughable,is it not the passport sales monies building the former new bridge?you guys play straight into the hands of skerrit,he makes you all look so dumb,it’s ridiculously funny
for real has Skerritt told Dominicans how many passports sold to date?how much money total?how much went into the Treasury?How much has been spent to date?and on what?how much is the balance?You see “forreal” people like you just like to wear your ignorance as a badge of honour.If you are satisfied with Skerritt telling you that $18 million will be spent on a bridge and you are satisfied, that’s your problem, as for me I manage my own finances well and I’ll accept nothing less from the government. These questions I ask are the sort of questions you should be asking, and the EU etc are asking about the money they give to us.Shame on you “forreal”. Are you for real in this day and age of open accountability and transparency. Take a hike and get educated my friend
Of course when someone or country gives a grant to another country then there has to be measures in place to account for the spending of that money. Yes you are being accountable with their money but the accountability stops with money raised at home either through taxation or the selling of passports. Have you Mr Prime Minister ever released any figures of the money spent from the sale of passports?
This is why people question this governments accountability and transparency
Yes! I released it!!! you jus didn’t see de release
Ya right, and I’m the virgin Mary
WHAT!, hahhahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha
bondieu my mouth will split we
Dear Mr. Skerrit, I do not like to see you embarrassing yourself or your Hon. office. I quote from your own website, http://www.audit.gov.dm (Office of the Director of Audit):
“The Director of Audit/Auditor General shall, at least every year, audit and report on the public accounts of the Commonwealth of Dominica….” and
” The Director of Audit shall submit annually to the Speaker of the House of Assembly , the the Minister of Finance and such report shall be laid in the House and become a public document”.
When is the last time this happened mr. Skerrit? And who is the Minister of Fiance if not you?
Skerrit, you really believe all of us are stupid. As far as this BAM projects are concerned I grant you that that is more or less above board because, and you are well aware of that, the EU monitors and audits these programs.
But know, what about our passport money, what about some of the cash donations after Erika… Is all that above board? Who audits and monitors that on our behalf? No impartial EU here to make checks. Tell us, where are the $125 million from passport sales, which Vince talked about recently? Where is that money or what has it been used for? Have you accounted for that? Where is the transperancy? With the best will in this world I can not see it. Or is it that your understanding of transperancy and accountability is different from ours? You can not fool me, no way, no how!!!
P.S.: what about the MOU with China? After so many years we are still in the dark!!! You call this transperancy?
It’s clear for even a blind man to see…
A prerequisite for beneficiaries of EU funding is that as grants are made with public money, the European Commission applies the principle of transparency. There’s just no escape – as a beneficiary you must comply to a high standard of integrity, transparency and accountability. EU Funding comes with counterbalancing influences by which countries, organisations or system is regulated, typically those ensuring that power in political institutions is not concentrated in the hands of particular individuals or groups.
Can we say the same for Dominica’s Citizen by Investment Program (CBIP)??? Our only commodity for export.
So what happened to the funds that the US gave for the Coast Guard Base?
And when are we going to get the full audit of all the passport dollars collected over the past 5 years, at least?
And the venerable Eddie Lambert gave his blessing!!!
Skerrit please man,transparent in what,being dishonest to the poor,