President elect of the Commonwealth of Dominica, Charles Angelo Savarin, DAH, will be sworn in as the eighth person to discharge the function of the office of president since the island attained independence.
The ceremony will take place at the Parliament Building on Wednesday October 2, 2013 at 11:00 am.
The oath of office to be sworn to by the president will be administered by Justice Bernie Stephenson, Senior Resident Judge designated by Janice Pereira, Chief Justice of the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court.
The ceremony will be attended by Prime Minister, Roosevelt Skerrit, members of cabinet, Justice Errol Thomas Resident Judge, former presidents, the speaker and members of the House of Assembly, members of the Diplomatic Corps, members of the Savarin family and other distinguished and invited guests.
The programme for the occasion includes an address by Skerrit and a reply by Savarin.
The Master of Ceremony for the occasion will be Cabinet Secretary, Ambassador Steve Ferrol, while Evangelist Peter R Augustine and Monsignor Eustace Thomas will lead the gathering in prayer.
Savarin was elected President of Dominica by the House of Assembly on Monday, September 30, 2013.
He has a long and distinguished career as a teacher, trade unionist, parliamentarian, diplomat and government minister.
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Congratulations to Mr. Savarin. A well deserved position. You’ve earned it. Hooray!!!!!!!!!!
so who is worst, ABK or Charles Savarin? I look at this as a series of serious political mistakes one behind the other. These are designed to give Lennox his job or simply insanity
Randy Rodney prayed for 24 hours against Savarin as President. God is in control. Savarin is now the President of Dominica. I Hope Pastor Rodney acknowledges God’s will and offers the new President his respect.
Our logo for next election is who vex lost..I hope our pm dho cum on radio this time an say dho trouble dem .leave dem a lone.is wooligans all u acting lyke well so to treat dem.unless day dho act like men.shun dem..lol..hector suit does be to big for him wee.aylay he loiking like day just put it on him.he dho even know he hav a suit on..anyway skkerit making his decision he dho care biut wat noboddy say,so charlo or malo is d same.skerit doing his ting..buh it working we like d reward ,uwp cant gve us noting taiwan broke america broke,halay chu zot eh..who vex lost
Not strange to hear Evangelist Peter R Augustin is down to do joint prayer with Father Eustace Thomas. Prior to the Skerrit era, those two could agree on nothing but thanks to skerrit for making them one. I wonder who had to adjust their beliefs in order to serve Skerrit together? No wonder Peter was not a factor in the last crusade the evangelical churches had in July. The evangelist better remember pastor BJ, who was and still is one of Skerrits worshipers, who would bless unrighteousness of Skerrit and be part of it
I wonder if Roosevelt Skerrit chose to have Charles savarin installed as president during the time most Dominicans are remembering the death of late Pm Rosie Douglas, simply to send a message to the Douglas family and the DLP? I know his first name “Roosevelt” was also the first name of the late PM but I am now questioning the ‘Douglas’ part of it to see if there is any just reason for Roosevelt Skerrit to initially planned to instal Charles Savarin, a well known political enemy of anything that goes by the last name “Douglas” and DLP, on the date Rosie died and remembered? Boy DLP, Douglas and Portmouth people becareful because Skerrit is out to get you all. Could this be the reason why he also wants to kick out Granvillia residents out? Remember, Granvillia was Douglas stronghold.
All who want to Boycott they can even Bian lara but it in there face i hope they will not come eat and drink as they acutom to do those greedy U W P parasites
charles saverin needs to apologized to the dominican people for the misdeeds of his past and seek their forgiveness.
They say that blood is thicke than water; but when one holds the office of attorney general, magistrate or judge they must not twist the law and make wrong right and put things upside down and back to front. No wonder easydoor and the am are not in jail. What a country,
Boycott is a must. Dominica aches. Enough is a enough. The joke has gone beyond.
Our justice system is to be blamed for our current constitutional crisis. The Courts allowed delay and injustice to undermine the fair and prompt resolution of the dual citizenship matter, so Skerrit was exonerated.
The Court has allowed Alix Boyd-Kinght to mismanaged the House of Assembly and disrespect the opposition for years.
The Court has placed indefinite temporary injunctions against the UWP’s nominee on the IPO, effectively undermining the functioning of the now defunct IPO.
The Court has failed to hear and rule on the UWP’s cases against the unconstitutional election of Mr. Williams in a prompt manner.
The Court will not hear matters up for judicial review to allow corrupt lawyers to be prosecuted.
The Court will not listen and respect the people and their constitution. The court has failed in its role as the guardian of our institution.
Justice delayed is justice denied in this case. Unfair justice or injustice has undermined he rule of law in Dominica, compliments our justice system.
Respectfully
Roseau Valley
Roseau Valley, you are no respecter of people yourself. You have no respect for the authorities of Dominica. Stop blaming others for your shortcomings.
Are you stating that the Opposition was not disrespectful to Alix? The way they carry on in the House of Parliament as if they are little undisciplined children, they should all be booted out.
It is sad to see the that event at a moment when many lose their earning from the closure of Brizeemart. A business that the “to be sworn in President” told use to boycott. Well his wish came to pass …….. first advice sir, add the unemployed to “the President’s Charity list”
Imagine if the UWP were to win the next general elections and Charles Savarin is the President!!!
Today the heavens will weep for Dominica. A monstrous absurdity is being imposed upon us. An unholy alliance of megalomaniacs in charge of the people’s destiny. One wonders how long two roosters can exist harmoniously in the same coop? Did Roosevelt Skerrit unwittingly bring in the Trojan horse? Charles Savarin may be older than Roosevelt Skerrit but there are few people who wouldl disagree that he is also more wily.
Today is the birthday of Mr. Savarin. As a gift to celebrate his 70th birthday, Skerrit gives him the presidency of the country while holding Dominicans at gun point.
Respect to Dominicans
Disrespect to Charlo
Roseau Valley
Dictatorial quote. NO LAW NO CONSTITUTION CAN STOP ME, and it’s not your damm business. Now he’ s proving it by his actions.
How long?
Admin,
Can you clarify for me what degree Savarin has? The DAH behind his name, what does it mean.
Hon Roosevelt skerrit Douglas ask mummy to please remove that white clothes she has over the face of many Dominicans,.
Charles Saverin.. Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrr
I just checked DNO poll. So Savarin you serious? man you only have 10% of the votes. THE PEOPLE OF DOMINICA DON’T WANT YOU. You should decline this position and maintain some dignity. YOU MEAN YOU THAT POWER HUNGRY?
GIVE IT UP.
i congratulate the new president and is confident that he will do his Country proud as he has done on so many occasions before, this man has matured and aged with integrity stature and prominence, we know already that the uwp will never support anything be it a bridge a road a school or a president so lets just move on leave them alone and they will come home with their tales behind them
Well the opposition has the handle of the knife now and Skerrit with his wooden cabinet has the blade.
Hold on to the handle so others may eat bread.
Get ready for the next General Election. Do not wait for the last minute. It shall come as a thief in the night. Go to Parliament.
Prediction for the coming big day, UWP = 16, DLP = 5.
Should that happen, woe to Dominica and nationals.
the final death blows of democracy in our country. We need a viable second (or third) party, time to stop stabbing each other in the back and think of pulling the country forward people. A one part state is not a democracy, it’s a dictatorship.
Savarin might be praying to be the Prisident of Dominica who knows God answered his prayer. We a never to question things when it happens, God is a good God who are we to judge Mr. Savarin if he was’nt suppose it the elected it would not have happened the PM is that powerful for certain things to happen. Please remember the stone that the builder rejected had become the head of the corner stone.
is not that powerful.(corrections)
Never be envious of evil men in high position. Rather, be sorry for them. For the pit they dig is but for their downfall.
Wicked! The public servants are in critical need of a 120% increase in salary, why don’t u advise skerrit to gibe it to them. If it ws PJ that was in office you would have had some divisive plan. What is good for the goose is good for the gander, Wicked man!
If peter R and my good friend father T consider themselves men of God then they won’t condon and attend this function.
what else ???
This is Eutace song Clear the way let Freedom come Rememberrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr!
skeritt stop behaving like someone died and leave Dominica for you, you know you nominated savarin out of spite, you guys are so vindictive but time will tell the thread to that kite will burst one day. savarin do not have a clue how to behave or act like a president it’s all about lining his pocket but the money you’ll leave behind God gave you a warning but you didn’t take heed you back to do the people more injustice i leave you to your own wicked demise
President-elect Savarin to be sworn at on wednesday.
I fully endorse savarin as president because if memory serves me right president Williams was from Salisbury a relative of spaggs and he never showed any support so why cry now? People get wat they deserve didn’t the opposition say best is Savarin they had given the presidency to over ALIX BOYD! WELL LOOK IT!
Garbage! Utter stupidness! Go buy a book and a pencil and go to school.
Spaggs is the least of this mess that Dominica has found himself in.
Is it only the opposition that would suffer. You are the one that must be careful when you celebrate wickedness as if its a bowl of soup.
So this is a reason to rejoice over the devaluing of the office of president and the killing of our democracy? You are speaking about the worse Speaker ever and the most disgraceful President-elect in the history of Dominica. You better be careful of what you rejoice over.
Respectfully
Roseau Valley
So this is the reason why you support savarin eh.
please tell me you don’t have the power to vote yet… please
change is a must NOT an option don’t worry chalo ur time will come
It is time that Dominicans take a stand and force the end of the DLP reign. There should have been massive ongoing protest against the election of Savarin as President.
With disrespect to the President-elect
Roseau Valley
Never wish anyone harm. It always returns to the sender, those who wish others harm.
As the saying: “If you can’t say something good, say nothing.” This is a Christian trait to practice.
His time has come and he is the president of Dominica even if you like it or not. So you can huff and buff but you canot blow him down. Every body have their time and so will u.
OH Dear! At this function they should invite every labourite who was intimidated by Charlie! Right now Charlie is Marrying Dominica, A fuss Marriage! They should also invite Patrick John to Take a toast! All those whom were dealt with by Charlie! If Mamo could talk i wonder what would she have said about this move?
Jump High, Jump Low, this is the worst decision or fopar of the century! Whoever, lead the PM in to choosing Charlie reallly and truly en love him dat much! Who knows maybe their eyes on leadership as well! But this is the biggest error in Political History and its one to break a fowl house! Ki Pol kwasay!
For putting Charlie on the people of Dominica as President: The Government deserve a 100% thumbs down! And they all should use their salaries to pay for this function- not state funds for this papishow! One thing en: God dont sleep and He slumbers not! Time will Tell! Love the PM but that’s a bad bad bad bad bad bad move comrade! Thats Mal Tet! Headache! And this Headache will bounce back on ya! Just Dont put any matches or gas next to the President before there is a fire in the Palace! Only Electricity: No candle or anything like stones or stuff like dat, cause he might just remember 1979 and begin to pelt the palace… Good luck Sir… you will be the most popular President ever! 1979- 2013 dat might be the phone number to the mansion!
Charlo is not my President. Is he yours?
With disrespect to the President-elect
Roseau Valley
Mr savarin deserves it I don’t care what you haters say but we love our pm and our president
Roosevelt do not know what Charles did in his past position(s), or he chose to ignore them. People say “they are changed”. Sometimes that is true, more seldom than often, however, I think that Charles was lying in wait for the right moment to continue what he started. HERE IT IS PEOPLE, the right moment has arrived.
There is an old saying, “WHO LAUGH LAST, LAUGH BEST”.
Blame Patrick John for the no candles and the stones. You forget why the strike took place, it seems. Inform yourself first. Frankly, Charlo deserves a medal for his leadership during that period in our history.
Educate yourself of the facts!
The writer who writes as BogoRoy is the one that needs the political education. I will admit, like other leaders, Patrick made mistakes. Particularly, I believe he was not always given the best advice. However, whereas the ordinary Dominican loved him, their was a concerted effort by a certain party to bring him down. As far as the big boys from Roseau were concerned, Patrick was not suppose to be the one to replace Mr. Leblanc, it was suppose to be a prominent lawyer with a bouguoise name. The Constitution that is playing an important part of our lives today, was the beginning of Patrick’s downfall. We cannot forget the major demonstration he met on his return from England and their after, the talk was to remove him at all cost. The rest is history.
I wonder if they invited Peter Karam to the ceremony since he is still a poto DLP supporter and remembers how he had to run for shelter when his parents house was attacked by the same person to take oath today.
Do not question my PM his word is absolute, he is the messiah of Dominica!
like ur sacarsm… pitty the others did not see it
KEEP THE FAITH.
Honourable Charles Saverin Congratulation.Your parents Mr and Mrs Saverin are looking down from heaven and full of pride of your accomplishment.They are with your every movements watching over you protecting you and praying for you, you areGods chosen one for the President of the Commomwealth of Dominica.May God Bless You and may God Bless Dominica.
SAVARIN
Congratulations Charlo. You have achieved all you ever wanted. Our ancestors must be crying now over what is happening in our beloved Dominica. You are the most unpopular President-elect ever and you shall be the most. DISRESPECTED and unpopular President of DOMINICA ever.
With disrespect to the President-elect
Roseau Valley
May God Bless Dominica INDEED.
i just can’t belive rosvelt douglas try hard to bring up labour party and his lost son they gave gave the name rosvelt skerrit mash it up boy skero boy follow for father foot steps .
There are still many Labourites who believe that Skerrit is the best thing that ever happened to the DLP and Dominica.
Now that he is somehow president of Dominica, wijj he continue to run his mouth and accuse innocent people on the animal show that he is co-host of?
He is not the president of Dominica….not mine. He is the Skerrit and DLP (Dr. Darroux, Dr. Mac etc) president. God will deal with Savarin!s big mouth. Didn’ t you noticed that he has not been taking any part in the program over the last few months? His potential presidency was in the making for some time now.
well done skero u couldnt hve choosen a better person to be my president than charlo laborrrrrrr all the way WHO VEX LOST forward we go backward never
So why should one get vex at you crass ignorance? Skerrit has you under his total control. Why do you think that he is personally giving you money to buy lunch, bread, clothes,etc,etc,? You are mentally enslaved by Skerrit and you do not even know.
I JOIN ALL THOSE WHO HAVE DECIDED NOT TO REGARD SAVARIN AS THEIR PRESIDENT. This is the most divisive individual on island unfit totally for this office.
I concur . Charles Saverin at one point in history stood against the independent movement. How can he now presides over independent activities? It’s a shame to the patriotic dominican who rallied against colonial rule, while he steadfastly abhorred that very movement. How can he now bask in the glory of their struggle. Am just saying. Truth be known.
you are colour blind my friend.
I really don’t know why you including Castle Bruce in your waggonist statement? Use your name or the area of CB you come from gut do not blanket CB in your Comess.
Meant “but”
No wonder you elected ‘Joh-no Or Joh-yes’. You must be stupid Castle Brucian.
Some Come and Cyrique – blind followers of Skerrit!!! How much money did you all get fom the red clinic last week. Christmas comes for you all and others who follow blindly once every FIVE YEARS. Beggars. As for those who voted for Savarin – the men have no balls or backbone; the women – well…. complete it. Mal twavay, greedy and selfish people.
I hope you all realize that the more you criticize Roosevelt the MORE he SQUEEZES you all.
SILENCE IS GOLDEN. VOTE!
pe0ple, listen to the pm this morning
the pm skeritt said on the radio this morning ,
THEY SAYING <LET THE PEOPLE CHOOSE A PRESIDENTT<
BUT THE CONSTITUTION SAY THAT THE GOVERNMENT SHOULD CHOSE A PRESIDENT,so if they want thi people to chose a president ,then lets go back and change the constitution, SHAME<SHAME<SHAME MR skeritt, is the people that put you there to work on their behalf ,and to do what they want you to do,NOT THE CONSTITUTION,the people should come first ,without the people ,the constitution is in effective,so this is a petty excuse ,we know that u are simply pushing your argenda fowardin a selfish way ,you have just started neglecting your people woe unto them if they still hav'nt seen what they have created.if you dont detroy this momster iin time ,teen this monster will destroy you , IT HAS ALREADY BEGUN
This was the worse performance of a PM ever. This man has lost it. He has gone loco now. It was embarrassing, shameful and disgraceful. How could his supporters accept such gutter behavior from a PM?
The DLP time is drawing nigh.
Respectfully
Roseau Valley
By stating this Roosevelt Skerrit confirms that in his myopic view the Govt. is not representative of- & accountable the people. Need one say more?
DNO you guys have the worst commenting system in the world u trying to tell me u have to read each and every comment b4 u publish it,…that was so yesterday.
why you guys don’t put program in place so that the bloggers can click on a button to refer the bad comments to you so u will delete it or a sign in policy so 3 time offenders will be banned or something like dat.
when i listening on radio shows the host make sure they tell the public comment made here is not of so and so… so why you guys cannot have that same policy
And publish my comment
Yes I like how they r doing it.. I’m Anti Skerrit , A few of my comments at times were not approved by DNO at times, which I had to fix up before they post it.. Knowing Dominicans n how they mouth wild ( like t say what they want) .. It’s wise that DNO filter those comments….
True to an extent, but if you are asking for OPINIONS, why not publish the OPINIONS? Some are insulting and disrespectful; however, that is why you call it “OPINION”.
I heard the PM this morning on DBS Radio seating right next to the AG admitting that he is using his office to fetter his own nest. Can you imagine the PM is asking what should he tell a mother with cancer who comes to him for help? or children who come to him for schools books? or families who want galvanize to repair their house? Can you imagine that – first question is what interest would a Prime Minister have in encouraging people to come to him directly for such assistance? And I heard a lot of reference to what OBAMA and Nelson Mandela and British Prime Minister was and is. Mr Levi Peters Sir, could the PM of Britian or the President of the US ever do or say what Mr. Skerrit said this morning and in front of the attorney general and still be in office today – the answer is no. Why Sir! because he would have been found out as undermining the social services provided for by the public service and further he would be found wanting in that he would be using his office to corrupt the electorate. He would have been impitched long long time. You as a trained man in England know that yet you are in bed with such blantant corrupt practices; what a shame!!
Mr. pm the people is the government, don’t you understand? but what is this nuh
‘impeached’. You did not check this word. This one was no typo. It was a wrong spelling unless these days the word is changed but I do not think so.
A good welfare scheme is the best policy. However maybe he does it because he does not trust anyone else to distribute the money as they should.
The president should go to Belize, he may get to be towed at sea by the military.
just like his puppet master.
So they just shove it on us eh, eben we doh have a voice as a people in DA?
Let me inform you. The Dominica Law may be different from Canadian Law and regulations. Sometime ago the Canadian PM appointed a Governor. The people had nothing to do with it. As Head/Leader of this country, he is the one who appoints the Governor. Obviously, the one chosen must be suitable for the position.
The Dominican PM nominates a President and all of you get on DNO and no doubt on the newspapers and radio and beat up yourself against it making all sorts of derogatory comments. I am not impressed and so do some others in D/ca and overseas.
The people only elect a Government. They should not elect a President and should have no say in this nomination and election. This should be the sole responsibility of the PM.
It may be high time to change this D/can Law, that the opposition should not have a say in choosing the President. This contributes to a mess, confusion, ill-feeling, discord, unpleasantness and lack of peace to mention a few.
Imagine the Opposition calling for a protest as if the nominee is not suitable for the position. I refer to this as lowly and cantankerous mannerisms.
The people must know their place and where they belong that they cannot put their mouths in everything the government does and says. There is too much of this especially in addition to bad wishes on this Website which are ungodly practices. Time for a change. This is when I approve change must come and take effect.
YOU DO HAVE A VOICE. VOTE!
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Well I guess pastor Randy Rodney prayers were answered. because judge Bernie Stephenson a top member and youth director of his church is going to swear in the new president.Mr Charles A. Savarin.God really works in ways we don’t understand.
”Evangelist Peter R Augustine and Monsignor Eustace Thomas will lead the gathering in prayer.” No surprise there. Even the selection of the pastors is politically partisan.
Stupes……get a life man! Stop hating with all that political comess.
If the opposition wants to oppose certain decisions made by government they cannot simply not show up and satisfy themselves that this is it.
They need to show up and dopcument their dissatisfaction and make it official.
Not showing up is stupid and disrespectful to themselves.
They committed a grave error. They lack respect. It is also bad manners.
There is a word in the second paragraph that is incorrectly spelt. I am certain this may not be of your doing. I have the identical problem which I addressed to DNO that these types of error only occur on this Website that, it appears someone is tampering with the spelling of words while typing on this Website and making them incorrectly spelt. I hope their system is not programmed in this manner. If the error is noticed it will be posted as is and portrayed wrong spelling. I have noted this has been occurring for sometime and frequently. I hope it is not occurring to those who have projected to be DLP supporters.
I have asked DNO to look into it and to repair its system. It is annoying and disappointing to spell a word correctly and then it quickly changes before the eyes. Obviously, something is wrong with their system. I will be looking into it.
“If the opposition wants to oppose certain decisions made by government they cannot simply not show up and satisfy themselves that this is it.
They need to show up and document their dissatisfaction and make it official.
Not showing up is stupid and disrespectful to themselves.”
IT IS NOT ONLY DISRESPECTFUL TO THEMSELVES, IT IS DISRESPECTFUL TO THEIR FOLLOWERS. POOR LEADERSHIP STRATEGY.
Preach it. They should be made responsible in part of some of the thing going on.
He stated that the DAEC will not bow nor be “intimidated by voices of people asking us to do things.”
Evangelist Peter R Augustine and . . . . . . will lead the gathering in prayer
Bishop didn’t you say only a few days ago that we should keep out of politics? Promise broken so soon? Or is PRA too big ….. or your ruling is just for the littler flock?
Do not be ignorant and ask an ignorant question.
I use to hear this man on the animal program all the time and this is who dominica can get for president? This country is back to front. This is what we have allowed the president seat to become? Just another political partisan tool or stamp . DISGRACEFUL!!!!!!
so when others disrespect Dominicans on their talk show and now they want to be PM..isn’t that the same thing? Double standards..what is good for the goose is good for the gander.
The people of Portsmouth rejected Savarin 2 times, and the people of Roseau reject him 2 times. Labourites in Portsmouth should be furious that a former Youth Freedomite gave them Savarin as President.
The stone that the builder refuse………… You now the rest.
So what?
Hush pedro when you had achance to rebuke charlo you were on radio crying like a little girl what happen you afraid the boycott you? grow a backbone and stop going on fb like a big maco writing crap you felt his wrath you should be standing infront of parliament protesting shaming charlo ,but no you on radio leave dat alone leave it BIG COWARD
Don’t know how you think, but I firmly believe that every member of parliament who rubber stamped what took place in the House, must be held accountable on election day. Again, this is about what is good for Dominica, not for Skerrit. The people are loud and clear that this particular individual is not by far the ideal for the presidency.
Accountable for what Lougaoo?
You are wrong again. The people are the majority. Majority rules. You and your supporters are loud and clear. The majority are for the decision. Charles Savarin for President.
Labourites, please ask Skerrit the following questions: 1. Where was he and his household in 1979. In case he refuses to answer, ask anyone from Viellecase and they will tell you that his household played a leading role in killing the DLP? 2.Does he remember the person that brought him over to the DLP?
3. If yes, then does he remember that today was Rosie’s death anniversary? 4.Then why did he plan ahead of time to ensure that Charles Savarin, an enemy of the DLP and what Rosie stood for was to take his presidential oath today? Was it a plan to erase the very thoughts of Rosie out of the minds of the people? Furthermore, please ask him if Rosie died as his friend or if the constant pressure he put on Rosie contributed to his short lived PM?
Why does DNO allow this out of place and nonsensical comment which has absolutely nothing to do with this article? When are some of you people going to learn to stick to the subject matter? It is pettiness and ignorance to bring up what which do not pertain to the article. You are projecting your wickedness of heart and lack of psychology.
The people of Portsmouth for 15 years made sure that chalo never get in paliment. Mamo never trust him so she made him embasador and ship him out. He damage the freedom party for his own political ambition. And there are many more political sins he has to numerous to mention Now that man for president !!!!! No man
Possie: You all are getting just what you deserve. For too long you all have been puppets to a system polarized and victimized by politics. Rossie was a champion of the people and he socialized with the leaders who were mostly scorned in the eyes of the world in general, but he had a plan, his plan for the most part is still being followed by the PM. The current representative was not interested in politics or representing Possie; it was too much for him. He could not be like his Father or his uncle who were already established men and give every dog and cat who ask him for $10.00 or salt-fish money. He had a young family. You all were the same people speaking ill about him in his rough times. Now that the course of history is changing, no back and neck no vote, no brogodow no vote, now no land no vote!!! Come-on people look within yourselves and see that you too are responsible for your development and for the advancement of the community. All the talk which is about now, should have happened long ago. Meetings with the Pal rep on ideas, projects, needs of the community should have been taking place and he in turn taking it to Parliament. It is too little too late. So now that your friend eh give you some of his ice pop, you vex with him. Do you see how childish that sound?
Savarin has rendered service to Dominica and I believe he will be a good representative of the office of the President. Let us not get stuck in the past and condemn him for his past. Unite and come together in the interest of Dominica. When I see young people talk about Savarin calling Possie people “Black Carib” and now he is president…Is that a joke?
More to Come.
One Love Dominicans
Constituencies do not matter in the normal course of things. . .
Constituencies only exist to ratify the Party candidate once every few years – “dere my modda put me so is dere I dying” – “I don know what all you saying noh I doh maylay none of dem dozen do nuffing”
Thought ABK was unpopular – but this is widespread its islandwide disapproval WOW
you are a wicked man savarin and u no they country had so u helping DLP to bring down they country so I want to no when all u going to take out they vat vat vat because I hungry
This is yet another failed plan of Skerrit and DLP supporters should be ashamed. Some of us will remember that today is the death anniversary of the late PM Rosie Douglas, the man who picked former Freedomite Roosevelt Skerrit from no where and and gave him a free ticket on the DLP.
To ensure that Rosie is not remembered today or this week, Skerrit planned lontime ago to ensure that Rosie and DLP would be out of the minds of Dominicans so his original plan was to have Savarin- a former enemy and destroyer of the DLP, sworn in as president in the face of Labourites today. Not only that, but Skerrit thought it was going to be a repeat of 1979 to show labourites that the same person that kicked them out and kept them out for 21 yrs, would be sworn in in like manner on the death anniversary of the man responsible for putting DLP back in power. According to Fellow labourite, Peter K on Q95 today, Skerrit has really used this occasion to make a mockery of Labourites.
I totally agree. Am sure that most people disapproves of this man for president. He can never and will never bring this country together. A great politician and that’s where he belongs.he has done and been involved in too much partisan politics to bring our nation together noting the times we are in now. It will not stand!
You are so wrong! You cannot see beyond your nose.
way papa.me me misere,sa pour fait.
Well Savarin finally has some letters after his name DAH.
Good for him!
I will not look neither listen to that sham. The writing is on the wall.
Skerrit is not smart at all. After three terms in office he should know that he cannot attract any new voters to his party and to gamble with what he has demonstrates a high level of stupidity.
Skerrit will live to regret this decision on the anniversary of Roosie’s death and the day that Brizee’s Mart close down.
Good choice Skeritt!!!
Congratulations Mr. President from Grandbay. We don’t need any opposition in there.
If there’s a three line whip they have no choice. If Members were not present to vote then they are the ones who let down their constituents. Their business was to be present for the debate and the vote. Their descent should be recorded as such. Instead they were on the street like bay bits. Shame on them.
Don’t worry Charlo….your puppet master will play you until you aself will take your own scissors and cut the strings.
To Admin: kindly give respect to the Prime Minister and President Elect. Stop referring to them as Skerrit and Savarin. Give respect because of the office they hold. Thank you and God bless
Those don’t deserve Respect… Respect is given to those who deserve it.. That PM & That Labour President Elect aint deserve None!!!!…
There is a tendency to do that which depicts disrespect, lack of recognition of their position and lack of manners. They should be given due honor.
DNO is an employer. There are managers and supervisors. Therefore DNO must consider the respect which the PM and President should receive from the public which DNO is part of.
My God….Peter R Augustine…….Fr. Eustace Thomas???????????who opened his mouth to kick out Patrick John and Labour Party because of corruption and bobol. Now he preying on and praying for and condoning dirty practices in public office.
Pope Francis…please intercede. Help ,,,visit us and pray for us. Priest supporting bad governance
Boy look jokes in Da…i guess people with degrees are not so much intellectuals after all…go Skerro and Savo!!!
What is the dirty practice? Such exaggeration!
Boy if I was charlo I would give myself a big hug…lookin back at my life and all d political controversy I’ve been in…to bow out as president , big man ting…but u not there for long doh forget
How long are you here for? Ask yourself this question and never forget it.
And it has begun
this 2 shall pass
most unpopular decision, ever imposed on dominicans….
a president that has to be hidden from the people…smfh
So, Skeritt, if that nomination was legit why did you have to call out armed police, SSU and the rest. You know in your heart what you did was/is illegal, so you called out the force. Dominicans are not violent. The violent one who caused the death of Phillip Timothy, stoned the houses of the Karams, Sir Louis Cools-Lartigue (then President) and countless others, is now ‘head of state – president). Ironic, isn’t it?
Are you stupid or what? For troublemakers as you of course. If you ventured in that area you would get shackled and hauled to the prison and to Court. This is where troublemakers and lawless people end up.
Papyshow (zou-zou) tomorrow in Roseau at 11:00 am!!!
I think it’s time we stop displaying that type of ignorance, have you ever told your Parl Rep how to vote in parliament? who ever would be nominated by the government the opposition would never support the nominee, because they are hell bent on causing confusion.
I endorse that. They will never be satisfied.
I wonder if poto Labourites Peter Karam and Family, Flossie Joseph and Family and Gerard Cools-Latigue and family will be in attendance?
P.S – Peter you go by your name on DNO so, in the public’s interest, you may wish to respond via this medium.
Why should he respond to your inquisitiveness and wickedness of heart? You do not mean well.
Good point! The members of parliament vote for the President. The individual members should/may vote based on the feedback from the majority of their constituents.
Please Skeritt, during your address, I hope you will respect the distinguished and invited guests and leave the mapuis and roro out of the Parliament Building .
You are so rude, disrespectful and disgusting. Who are you to give the PM advice on how he should speak? You cannot even communicate properly and graciously. Your punishment is forthcoming and soon, exactly what you deserve.
Congrats Mr. Charles Savarin – PRESIDENT OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF DOMINICA!!!!!!
No way. He will not be my president. The functions will all be 0.5% attendance. He is not even worthy to bear the name Angelo. He better change the name to Skerrit.
If Skerrit loved him he would have done the most Godly thing by donating him a Ventricle and ordering him to relax in the comfort of his home.
A time like before, If Skerrit was sick, I would take out my heart and give it to him; But no more. I have confirmed that this man has a ‘steel’ heart. The steel is spreading from leg to brain. Robuts are real. That’s waht you Dcans have for a PM.
You deserve God’s punishment.
they are all the same, its a BIG shame
Am really loveing it alot more! who vex lost
wow, way to go!
Heard The PM on DBS this morning – he said that the president is selected/approved/finalised by the members of Parliament – ie Members of his government (given that they have the majority votes), in other words Dominicans cannot decide that – approve or disapprove the decision is for 19 members to make.
I would like to know how many of the members of parliament voted based on the responses they received from the constituents or constituencies they represent? Surely they should be voting on behalf of their constituencies?
Exactly the point…..the PM loves to talk about how things are done in America ….if the congressman or senator goes against the wishes of the people they represent hell is raised….We MUST demand Represention…..
wat are you saying the ppl shouuld vote for the president now. how will you know wer ur contituency lie if u dont vote. do we need to go down dat road. Presidents only go to ceremonies ppl. no need to burst a blood vessel
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Good point! You said it right at first, Members of Parliament, however, the Opposition Members of Parliament were no where to be seen.
The people voted the Labour Party to make decisions on their behalf and Govern the country. Can you imagine the Parliamentarians having to go to 21 constituency for every decision they need to take?! Then you would say the DlP is doing nothing. That would be a waste of time.
For every decision? this is as ridiculous as saying ‘he without sin, cast the first stone’. Not a good justification!
Obviously not for every decision that they have to take – but for the position of President – especially when so many are against their choice – the voice of the people should matter!
By the way – statisticians use different method of gathering information, e.g – questionnaires.. polls – this can all be collected and finalised within the stipulated ’90 days’ and what a brilliant idea – this could actually employ a few people and maybe the government should consider setting up a similar, smaller unit within the existing system to carry out regular research on the public interest.
My friend your suggestion is what happens in a true democracy. The MPs, Congressmen, Represeantatives etc. need to take the views of his constituents when voting on important issues.
Sadly this is not the case with us. We only have democracy once every five years. There is no democracy between elections!!
The one who controls the majority in Parliament basically does as he or she pleases. This system of govenment gives the Prime Minister alot of powers.
So essentially, if you end up with an unscrupulous and callous Prime Minister, what you will get is really an elected dictatorship.
…witch we can CHANGE at least every five years! In the Caribbean, not even non-elected dictatorships (like Grenada once ) survive. Let’s be civil and respect our institution in our Beloved Dominica – even as we wait for the electoral opportunity to throw them out of office.
Friend Yesterday you born nah or you just foolish??
Just so you know this is not our first PRESIDENT and the process has always been the same…. Read up your history and stop talking sheet!!!!
so because I echoed a sentiment different to yours I must be either foolish or born yesterday?
How about I have a brain an is able to ask reasonable questions as oppose to being fed drivel and believing it.
Given that this is the 8th time a president is being elected in Dominican – shouldn’t we or rather the government be more experienced to go through this process without all this drama? Or are you saying that all of this ‘drama’ is part of the process?
Dead wrong, Joe. The process has been violated by Skerrit.
It was clear what he meant. Once you vote for us we’re in charge and you have no say, it doesn’t matter what you say or think.
I also heard the other clown, the AG, saying that there is no spirit of the law in the constitution. He said that the ninety days doesn’t mean that consultation cannot be done in one day or some other coshonie. The spirit of the law and intent of the framers of constitution was to allow enough time so that meaningful consultation can take place. These intellectual bandits like to pretend that they don’t understand but in time will tell. All now so Masterlyn Labad who I knew very well must be having a terrible time trying to rest but he would still say, time will tell.
I cannot comprehend your comment,this is the norm for the eighth time only now you find a problem with it? We have so many more important things to see about in the country but you spend time on a ceremonial position? Simple minds can really be idle.
You all need to stop trivialising the office of the President and casting it off as merely a ‘ceremonial position’ – this man has to represent DOMINICA AND DOMINICANS – we deserve someone who is dignified and ‘non-partisan’…someone who is a symbol of or rather a unifying force.
Its about time Dominicans wake up and realise that you cannot accept mediocrity any more!
Today they have computers and they are making most of them and by criticizing. Too bad for them.
I am in total agreement with you Friend. This is a clear indication of Sa ous parlay whe douvant laport ous, say sar ous whe enbah carban ous. For the non creole speaking people. This phrase is usually said by our seniors; “What you do not want to see at your front door, you will see it under your bed.
Hurray for Mr. Savarin, when he was told that my friend was going up for Labour he questioned me on that and he said to me why labour, he could understand UWP but Labour? The expression of disgust was on his face, yet he became a labour minister and labour took him to the highest office in the land. (He may say this is not true but I am prepared to tell him the date time and location and what he was wearing because I took a note of that).I am now asking the question. What Government he is in?Is that a labour party government?
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They all treat their constituents like dog, until election time comes, then they give hand-outs. They just shove the illegal president in our face.
98.25% of the population are no in favor, so that speaks volumes.
Independence with Frankinstein, independence of gloom, independence with emptiness and the best man.
if skerrit will not respect the voice of the people, he needsd to go.
Peter what are you saying? you join the band. Be careful. remember B J?