Charles Savarin has said he is taking up the office of the president of Dominica without malice or ill will towards anyone.
Speaking at his swearing in ceremony on Wednesday he also said he is becoming president “without fear of intimidation” and with respect for all the traditions and laws of Dominica.
The president said this year’s celebration of independence under the theme “One Nation, One Dominica, Celebrating 35,” points to what he describes as a “a biblical truth.”
“A house divided against itself cannot stand,” he stated. “It is a reminder to us that as we journey together on our mission to build a more just and prosperous society that differences in approaches and priorities will be merged from time to time. That we should always seek to resolve such differences through dialogue and compromise. And that the bigger picture is Dominica, the state and the people and not self nor the interest of any one group or organization.”
He noted that the prosperity Dominica seeks as a nation “will be more easily and successfully achieved if we pursue them collectively.”
“Indeed progress in that regard will be rapid with the restoration of civility and decency to public and private discourse…” the president said.
He pointed out that it is healthy to have continuous dialogue on various points of view “but in doing so we must strive against creating the impression at home and abroad that we are a people at war with each other.”
Savarin said all citizens of Dominica have a voice as guaranteed by the Constitution but warned that “the voice given is neither unfettered nor unlimited.”
“It is to be exercised in accordance with the limits imposed by the said Constitution and the laws on the land,” he stated.
He noted that in “any true democracy” the voices of the minority “can be an important input in the process of moving the society forward.”
“And in such a manner that all views and opinions can be heard and considered,” he remarked. “In the final analysis however, decisions will be arrived at by the majority of those participating in the process.”
The president said while the majority has the responsibility to propose and decide “the minority has the responsibility to analyze.”
“And where they disagree with the majority to put forward alternative proposals,” he said. “They must also see themselves as an alternative or replacement in due course to the government and not as a second or parallel government. This means that the minority at all times must be well informed on the critical issues of the day. It is only if they so inform themselves that they will be able to advance credible alternatives to the issues and so engage and even pursue the majority to reflect their point of view and modify and address their decision with such modification can be shown to be in the interest of the people.”
He said all Dominicans have the opportunity to ‘perfect our democracy’ in an “atmosphere of peace, respect and goodwill to all our citizens and residents alike.”
I have posted a link to follow for an in depth look into the going-ons of 1979. A long read but a worthwhile read none the less.
boooooooo! Zero!
Way papa look lies. De same Savarin that used to be on Kairi FM with Tony Astaphan blasting people on the radio… no malice or ill will my foot.
He “took office” in a RED TIE. Read the signs people!!! read the signs!
that DNO photo he was wearing a black tie. Awah nuh. DNO u should have answered and please put the proper photo
But iy still speaks volumes. Yhay he is deeply partisan.
Charles Savarin epitomizes division, malice and ill will. The entire speech is based on a divisive theme of minority participation and majority control. Charles Savarin is an insult to the office of the president. Charles Savarin sees all Dominicans, who are opposed to his point of view as Political terrorist. Charles Savarin is not just controversial but antagonistic and dangerous.
Charles Savarin intimidates people and instills fear. He is uncomfortable with the truth and is comfortable in disrespecting the traditions, laws and especially the constitution of Dominica, which he hypocritically swore to uphold.
With Charles Savarin as president, this year’s celebration of independence cannot be successful under the theme “One Nation, One Dominica, Celebrating 35.” There is no truth to this statement.
The public house of Dominica has been disrespected and divided against ourself. The society has failed and continues to fail. After the Skerrit’s DLP has abused us, they now want us to journey together with their corruption and bad governance on a mission to completely destroy our society.
Whereas the UWP and Dominicans always seek to resolve our differences through professional and mature dialogue, debate and compromise, it is the DLP and Charles Savarin who are causing confusion, chaos and division in Dominica. These people think only of themselves. They do not look at the bigger picture of the best interest of the state and the people.
Having destroyed our sense of civility and decency, Dominicans find it difficult to restore civility and decency to public and private discourse.
Whereas the population has been calling for more effective communication and debate, it is Savarin and the DLP who continue to tell us that we do not need constructive continuous dialogue and debate on the issues that confronts us.
Mr. Savarin has been the architect of violence and creating the impression at home and abroad that we are a nation of war and ro/ro. How hypocritical to say that all citizens of Dominica have a voice as guaranteed by the Constitution that he does not respect. Yes Mr.Savarin, in “any true democracy” the voices of the current parliamentary minority, which will soon be in the majority is important and may well be the only avenue of in moving the society forward.
Please do not lecture and patronize us Sir. Please admonish the worse Speaker of the House and your PM that all views and opinions ought to be heard and considered.
With Charles Savarin as president, all Dominicans do not have the opportunity to ‘perfect our democracy’ in an “atmosphere of peace, respect and goodwill to all our citizens and residents alike.”
With disrespect to the unconstitutional president and respect to Dominicans and the readers of DNO.
Roseau Valley
I listened to the swearing in ceremony yesterday and felt physically sick. Why? Well, not because as some may want to suggest that my blood pressure went up or anything like that but rather because of the lies, disingenuous expressions of unity and beguiling platitudes offered up by the various speakers.
For his part, Peter Augustine asserted that persons were wishing for the death of Mr Saverin during his recent illness. This lie can only serve one purpose and that is to further divide the people. Then Mr Skerritt went on say that people were calling the former president Mr Liverpool a country bookie. Which people Mr Skerritt, which people? Those days are well behind us now, so again a statement meant to divide and mislead. I’ll not mention Eustace Thomas as far as I’m concerned he is insignificant.
Now I turn to Mr Saverin himself. What can I say? Really! Are there enough words to describe the dishonesty of this man? “We should always seek to resolve such differences through dialogue and compromise” Was Mr Brisbane approached to dialogue before his call to boycott? Was he interested in compromise when he fought tooth and nail to force the PJ administration to give 121% increase in the face of tough economic times? As others have said all this is just talk and in no way reflects the actions and behaviour of this man hitherto.
Some ask why can’t we forget the past? To that I ask, how can we? How can we when, not so long ago he reminded Dominicans of the past: a clear indication the even he is not prepared to forget it. How can we when the very reason for his being accorded the highest office in the land is reference by his past activities?
And for those of you who disagree don’t just give the thumbs down, present you opposition in a reasoned comment.
You ask for comment…but there is little to be added to what you already said. The speech and the character of the man are miles apart.
Can some one pls tell me what section in the constitution did the government break or is it all this force over Charles Savrin cause if it is that is sad very sad.
UWP scared of Charles?…INTERESTING
NO CONSTITUTION CANNOT STOP IT
And when my PM said NO CONSTITUTION CANNOT STOP HIM
Is that he talking bout, if its not illegal, Constitution cannot stop him, cause is the constitution that makes it illegal or legal
Yes I for one fraid saverin ” I fraid de devil , I fraid him bad , now look de devil right in our $ 27m palace”
Don’t be afraid of no devil. Devil power and time is limited.
Those are the words of a good man and a president of stature dignity intelligence not one filled with bitterness ranker and malice as the other side would want us to believe, it must be remembered that nothing the govt does is good enough for the uwp, so leave them alone and they will come home with their tales behind them, by the way I wonder if Sir Brian was nominated would the uwp accept?? You see, he too would be one sided as we have come to know lately. Anyway, welcome Mr. President may God bless you in and on the jod for Dominica’s sake.
DNO how they say HE C. A. Savarin is a labourite and he is swearing on a blue bible? lol
That we should always seek to resolve such differences through dialogue and compromise. And that the bigger picture is Dominica, the state and the people and not self nor the interest of any one group or organization.”
The burning question is “Did Charles Savarin resolve differences by dialogue and compromise?
How come He resorted to Violence? I said before that this man is the embodiment of “Do as I say but do not do as I do”
Charles Savarin has said he is taking up the office of the president of Dominica without malice or ill will towards anyone,. . . yet he effectively draws the boundaries that puts Dominicans in their place by his reckoning
.. . by accident of BIRTH you become MINORITY; lack of WEALTH you are MINORITY; not supporting his POLITICAL PARTY you are minority; type of work you do you are minority; Kalinago you are a minority; not as educated as others you are a minority ad infinitum
He says a house divided against itself cannot stand . . . BUT WE HEAR minority minority minority … does it ring a bell? kakador- minority; cockroaches-minority; pigs at a trough-minority; mabouya-minority.
at least Charles you are HONEST no compromise just business as usual- I thought you would have tried to heal the nation; ZEBRAS CAN’T CHANGE THEIR STRIPES FOR TRUE – I gave you a chance now i’m joining the NO PRESIDENT masses – that’s where you classify me.
We need to remember the very fabric of what our beautiful contry stand for. I’m far away and have little interest in the politics happening back home. BUT let us remember the very word of our “national anthem.”
WE as a people have lost our respect, morals and compassion regarding how we value Dominica.
I have every confident that peace, love and unity and will reign at home in the coming years, I’m continuing to pray for my country.
Please ppl concentrate more on your community and the ppl around you. REMEMBER, politician comes and goes. live is too short. so lets go back to the basic of living as one.
no man enough of these talk….same talk over and over again Smh…no matter what is being said it is done already….respect the president…..same talk round the clock. we are in the month where we dominicans celebrate independence
our culture you’ll still about polities. who so ever that dont want to celebrate independence and talk about polities because of the new elected president it is done already lets go with the flow and see what mr. charlo can offer.
A big and surprising news will be coming up very soon. Keep your mouths close, close!
After a 10hr shift I drove home to my family.As usual I sitand listen to a NY station WNYC for it’s indepth news.
I heard of the death of Tom Clancy,
I recall reading many a book written by him.
The sum of all fears Clear & Present danger,
The Hunt for Red October amongst many best sellers,They were made into movieswhich topped the box office.
All the aforementioned clearly describes what has become of DA and what happen currently.
After a narrow serach for a president that’s what we got.Gracias,Merci thank you to The ignoramus of DA to accept.Is that the best we can do? We have ahandicap(vocally) for PM a retard as speaker now a crook opportunist for Preseident.What backwardness.
Continue to sewo D/cans make everyweekend a rumfest.Be blind and drunk simultanously.
Reaching the top position can be described as The Sum of all Fearssum it up= 79 strike, Mamo’s moose boy to brussels etc .Leader of a failing party, becoming a Pusedo DLP-ite.
Hunt for Red October is equivalent to Hunt for a President from vermin to coward to opportunist Charlo.If a man hides behind a baptism to wed his under cover girlfriend what are we to accept.
Liverpool was more than a dissapointment Eluid is a l’homme fou.Just imagine this guy held two PS position simultanously to press a younger qualified civil servant what he will not do. Good thinghis presidency was just coving in the absence of our biggest diassapointment a shame to the law faculty of the university of the west Indies .If this the kind of eunchs UWI produces,heaven help DA and the caribbean.
What happen to the likes of people live Dr.Watty,Rev Watty.
Even Judith garraway -Pestina would be obvious satisfactory desent/ capable/ with track records in these sort of competent areas.jennifer did not cut it she knew so declined Brain went on radio and described his party nominee what a shame.
Giving us this President is a clear danger(Tom Clancyagain)It’s DFP all over again Medard was young freedom president Saverin was Mamo’s boy for a while and lead DFP now he under went a metamorphorsis.WE can say a pig with lipstick is a pig with lipstick.
DA sucks as sisiter Shirely would say DA is a failed state in every scence of the expression.
As a young person born in the 80s, I would really like to know the truth about the ‘war’ that happened in 1979 where Charles Savarin was involved.. Did he fight for a good cause or what..There are so many negative comments about him and I’m just wondering if these comments are really true.. The young people deserve to know the truth about Dominica history!!
I’m really concerned..
@ Concerned >I am certain young lady/gentleman that the truth that you seek should be uncovered by yourself. I pray that you are not gullible like many of our youth who don’t do any self education and just go based on what “they” hear. Don’t just absorb things; internalize and rationalize instead
http://da-academy.org/revolt_1979.html
If Minister Savarin can close Brizee Mart then we must ask President Savarin to verbalize HIV and world hunger into into extinction ….. Lennox Linton endorsed Savarin for President. ” Charles Savarin would have been a better bet than Alix Boyd Knight” Lennox Linton.
We need an opposition in Dominica that is more intellectual and more sophisticated,they are giving the PM and easy ride.They are totally paralyzed by reactionary politics and fixated on skerritts dimples.The same old talking points in 2013.Mr James how are you today “international airport” Mr James how is Marigot “international airport” Mr James how is the weather “didn’t you hear what I said INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT”.
Lets talk about the high cost of doing business in Dominica and the taxing of a tax on imported goods.The VAT is a killer of business in DA today not Savarin.
Note to self:Do not organize protest in Dominica because you will be held responsible in the future..
fun is fun
politics is politics and
Dominica is Dominica
Lennox Linton is a mad man
How can you ask Dominicans to show the highest level of disrespect to the office of the President because the President is not his choice, so what is Mr Linton telling me if my boss takes a decision that I don’t agree with I should show disrespect, and if teachers say something which the students disagree with the students should show disrespect, and if a parent tells a child something if that child disagrees that child should show disrespect?
If Mr Linton supports and encourages disrespect at the highest level then he must be admiring disrespect and the lower levels.
please Mr Linton get a hold of yourself, if you want to have a chance of being prime minister of this country which appears rather impossible start acting responsible.
it will be impossible for lennox linton to become prime minister. who make the ppl who are supporting him think he will.show respect to our ppl and the country? just listen to what negative things that he and the other leaders of the uwp are say…..he needs to clean up his back yard first before thinking of destroying other peoples own. come on ppl this man is very vindictive
I wonder where he learnt to disrespect? Oh I know, from Charles saverin. Yes that’s right Charles saverin, the man who disrespected the first president, the one who sent people to burn Cools-Latigue and asked his supporters to disrespect president Mr V L Shaw.
And by the way, he also learnt it from the same saverin who encouraged young people to disrespect and dishonour their parents. The man who told us as young civil servants that we should not support our parents financially if the showed support or sympathy towards the then Labour Party and called our parents the ” dirty shoe ” people.
Has that answered your question or do you want me to continue? And just so you know, the Labour Party was in the majority then but dialogue and compromise were never options.
Mr Linton cannot help himself.He and his two sisters,one a nurse and one a bank clerk were hand in gloves with Charles Saverin and the Freedom Party.Soon he and maynard became Labourite.Linton recently joined the UWP and is hungry for power.He is not Freedom any more.In a democratic country you are allowed to change sides.He is trying to get somewhere just like Charles did.He is enyoying his freedom of choice.So let him tahe his disagreement to the courts or to theb polls.All this venum he is preaching should stop
@ Knows what is good> The statement that you wrote is soo biased you should have reread before posting. Yes>If my boss takes a decision that I don’t agree with that goes against all I stand for then yes I can and will show disrespect. Be mindful that ignorance beats disrespect everyday. You should stand for what you believe in.
Question (If you are a Seventh Day Adventist that is asked to work on a Saturday would you.
Question Again. How can the “Men who hold the highest office of the land” show such blatant disregard for law and order and people’s opinion. RATIONALIZE THAT!!!!!
After reading these comments I concluded that 99% of Dominicans are evil. They are now reaping the results of their deeds – The evil starts with the leaders down to the locals. Hold tight those of you who know the Lord and Saviour. The wicked will be taken away sooner than we think.
Congratulations to the President. long live Charles Savarin.
Question: What happened in 1979?
Awnser: A Prime Ministers ENTIRE work force went on strike, lead by the union leader Charles Savarin the Prime Minister of the day had so much guts he waited 49 days before he could react. Tell me who caused the strike to go on for 49 days (a) Public servants (b) union leader (c) Prime Minister Patrick John.
If you were Prime Minister and ALL your staff went on a strike (police, customs, nurses, doctors, firemen, postal workers, forestry everyone in ministry and the list goes on would it take you 49 days to negotiate.
Thank You
The result for the 1979 strike caused both my parents to get 100% salary increase and the entire public service.
Thank you very much Mr Charles Savarin
Is that all your parents told you? Then you need to have a serious conversation with them to get the truth, except if as I suspect they were supporters of the freedom party in which case you’ll never get the truth.
Opportunist with a human face-FromHenri Leve- Contemporary French Philospher
I wish president charlo well in his new venture. Charles saverin is a God bless man that believes in unity and not party politics. Do remember this is a man who put aside his pride and joined the labor party as part of the collision government in order to work for the benefit of the commonwealth of dominica. And therefore He is the right Man for this JOB of presidency… Charlo may God bless and keep you. All the haterz step away, the state house will never be for you guys..
Hurray, the criticisms by the Prime Minister, an Ambassador, two Senior Counsels and supporters of the Skeritt Labor Party as regards Mr. Lennox Linton’s qualifications to be Prime Minister of Dominica, I hope has come to an end. We will recall the barrage of criticisms that were leveled at him relative to his educational background. Today, a new head of state, in the person of Charles Savarin took office. Charles Savarin does not have a University Degree like Mr. Claudius Sanford, Edison James, Norris Prevost, Sprags John, Ron Green, Joseph Isaac and Isaac Baptiste. Now that chapter is over, what next.
Linnox Linton can be Prime Minister,but he has to win an election.Charles Savarin became President because he wsa appointed.
In his hunger for power Linton will do anything even violence.
He started the war on words against the labour party and turn Q95 into an anti-government machine.He must remember what goes around must come around.It is not what kind of qua;lification you have but how you use it.
Those people have all this qualification but there are many people in Dominica with just common sense and the intelligence God have given them who has done much for Dominica.
Why cant Spraggs be Political leader. As leader of the opposition he is the alternative P M .So what is going on.He is an elected member of the house.Lennox is not.Ugly Lenny will fool a lot of people who just want to be violent gangster style
I believe that the universe is alive. I believe that the rules and laws of the universe are real and that they are enforced every day by the natural and mystical enforcers. Therefore no man can do wrong and not see it come back to him. No man can do evil and see good. Everyone shall reap what we sow, every single one of us. Every man will lie on his bed as he makes it. No man is exempt, there are absolutely no exceptions in these rules. That is why man must think before he acts, and think long term too especially if you are a man with dreams of greatness. So Mr. Charles Savarin, in light of these truths and these uncompromising laws of life that favors no man, you Mr. Savarin have to be regretting all the hurt, all the pain all the venom all the destruction and ill will you have rained upon your fellowman. You must now live in fear, now that you are ungodly and short (memoried) enough to sit in the perch where you have shot down men who sat there before you. If I was you sir, when offered that post, I would run away far far far far from it.Like Jonah in the belly of the whale. I would never accept that temptation, because that’s what it is, a temptation to sit in the high sit from which you shot down your predecesors. Now the hunter will surely become the hunted. Now the persecutor will surely be persecuted. Now you shall reap what you sowed. Surely this must come to pass. BONGK AND COMPEL, according to Dominican little children. If you don’t get your just desserts, then you will have disproved God, and the history of the world and the gospels and the bible will all have to be rewritten.Oh Mr. Savarin, you have surely eaten the bread that the devil kneaded. You have surely put the poisoned charlice to your lips. You have challenged God, so now lets see who wins.
To DNO.
I’m wondering whether my comments are not posted.
Maybe I’m just impatient, but I saw many others posted since mine. . . . Thanks
Ok, I was impatient . . . sorry
CHARLO u are the first second third and last division in the land we want our Job back at Brezee Mart that u took away from us can’t feed our children can’t put offering in church can’t go to the Market can’t send out children to Pre School Lord Help Us Lord Graciously Help Us
As the umpire, let me give my fair verdict.
The DLP: It was a terribly bad decision by Mr. Skerrit and the DLP to elect mr. Charles Savarin as president of Dominica. Mr Savarin, though a good person and well qualified for the job, his reputation disqualifies him especially when it comes to uniting the nation. Apart from his role in the 1979 violence and national unrest, which I don’t believe we have ever recovered from and never will, the manner in which he has conducted himself on what is often referred to as the animal show, especially as minister for national security is nothing but disgraceful. To me by making him President is Mr. Skerrits way of telling the people that he is tired and needs a break from politics.
The UWP: I strongly supported their boycott of parliament yesterday and chose instead to protest. That to me was in order because Mr. Savarin is a very poor choice. However, I disagree with Mr. Linton who said that Savarin is Skerrit’s president and not Dominica’s. I find that is wrong! Whether we like him and the way it was done or not, the fact that he was sworn in today, he becomes our 8th president and UWP must respect that. When Mr. Linton said that UWP would not stand when president Savarin walks in, I feel the same way to. But I was turned away when Mr. Linton said that they would walk out when Mr. Savarin is introduced to me is very immature.
Mr. Linton and the UWP, which by the way is the party I support must realize that when Mr. Skerrit elected Mr. Savarin as president he actually handed the next election to the UWP as we all know, there are many, many, many laborites that are upset with the DLP and will even get more upset when they will see how Savarin and Skerrit will change our constitution to please Mr. Skerrit. UWP must show themselves as the solution to correct set Dominica on the path to success again and should stop behaving as little chidren. Now is not time to boycott or walk out, but instead, they need to show us their plan to advance the nation.
I like your verdict. I hope the UWP reflects on it . God is a good God…. he does what he has to do in his time. We just have to have patience and allow him to do his do and we remain focused and dont overact. BETTER DAY ARE COMING
Who God bless no one can curse…
Some of you Dominicans are full of hatred!
Such shame…
If god did not bless Mr. Sever an he would not be President.
You all opposed two nominees it was successful..
You all tried with Mr. Severan
It failed.
So stop stressing yourselves.
Am not for am not against.
Just being logical.
My opinion.
CONGRATES MR.PRESIDENT…
YOU WERE BLEST BY GOD.
““A house divided against itself cannot stand,”” he stated. ““It is a reminder to us that as we journey together on our mission to build a more just and prosperous society that differences in approaches and priorities will be merged from time to time. That we should always seek to resolve such differences through dialogue and compromise. And that the bigger picture is Dominica, the state and the people and not self nor the interest of any one group or organization.””
He noted that “the prosperity Dominica seeks as a nation” ““will be more easily and successfully achieved if we pursue them collectively.””
““Indeed progress in that regard will be rapid with the restoration of civility and decency to public and private discourse…”” the president said.
He pointed out that “it is healthy” to have “continuous dialogue on various points of view” ““but in doing so we must strive against creating the impression at home and abroad that we are a people at war with each other.””
WELL SPOKEN, NOW LET US GET TO WORK!
Charles Saverin who do you think you are fooling with these mere words? That’s what they are words.
Congrats to Dominica’s 8th President, His Excellency, Charles Angelo Savarin.
We the People, pray that God Blesses you with good health,
So that in 2018 Prime Minister Roosevelt Skeritt will have no hesitation in asking you to serve a second term!
He not my President? SMFH
That is such petty an childish statement from some grow individuals…that is like my little daughter telling me i’m not her friend.
Like it or not that is comments the UWP officials and supporters will make cause here they are boycotting parliament again like children. ROFL
I am never against people that support a party apart from mines cause every body have there rites…but to make childish comments just shows me im supporting the rite party
Respect to UWP, but honestly, i would leave DOminicans to suffer.
Stop spendngyour money on them, Lennox,Ron Claudius, spend it on your kids and family.
Matter of fact don’t even run for office.
THe dominicans who can escape now, get out. At this point, anywhere is better.
Give labor a 21 seat majority and let them crucify the same people who vote for them. lets see who will be screaming labor power then.
#Behonest, You may still be in Dominica, but it appears that you have already left . . . . and good riddance! !
what the uwp supports didnt want to see happen it happen charlo is now our new president so take that in allu face zot vle ou pa vle charlo is president …may god continue to bless u mr president and my prime minister a job well done skero
God is not in your foolishness. Have respect for God man.
Well I sorry who vex ..but labour win nrxt election already..so they hav to accept labour pm an president for d next seven years noting all u can do but but blah blah ..all u must live under d labour party.who vex boooo..
boooo? you will see who will suffer! no skerret not savarin but you booooo!
Why don’t they use a recent picture of Charles Savarin?
Congrats Mr president long live labour.
Unfortunately Labour no longer exists in Dominica.
Savarin your are laughing today- ‘tomorrow’ you might be crying.
Is this a threat?
Empty head it is not a threat. Just know Skerrit will fall soon and Savarin will start crying. All so called ‘strong and brave’ leaders of countries fall sooner or later–I suspect Skerrit’s reign is near its end. Ok I Die Nu- AKA Empty Head.
This comment is so ignorant. What about you? Be careful. Do you know what will befall you in a twinkling of an eye and/or in the future?
You forgot yourself? You are so ignorant.
When is the spell that has Dominicans eating any **** that is dished out to them going to be broken.
Whoever name Dominica , Dominica they right on Q , because we can are really Dom, Lord have mercy on us , to many things is going on the wrong way , to much talking and no action to stop all those evil doers
Those wrong things begin with you, your ungodly attitude and consistent critic and will end with you. Pray for yourself.
Justic I usually enjoy reading your post but lately you have become too political, responding to every comment againt the PM and Co. clearly favoring one party over the other and that to me is a turn off. Stick to the bible, justic and truth as you usually do, that to me is more appealing.
And I will pray for you because you have lost your way. Continue with your political assylum in Canada. We dont want you back, you are too rotten.
The young men & women of Dominica that was born after 1979 go home and as your parents what happen in 1979 don’t be afraid.
Saverin saved Dominicans from PJ and his henchmen. You would not be blogging on DNO today had it not been for him. There were coup attempts which we survived, although a few of our police officers including my family member suffered gun shots and even death at the hands of those who were trying to reinstate PJ and his group of bandits. Not even the UWP would welcome PJ in their party because of his past deeds.
DNO as much as u all don’t like the man he is now the President i don’t think faceup post should have seen the light of day,are u people that backward to not see what faceup saying not shut but shot?hmmmmmm u people have so much hate.
DNO should not allow some of those comments. They are also ridiculous and useless. They serve no good purpose. They are taking up space. No one can learn anything from them. They are merely showing themselves to be, the type of unkind people they are.
justice & Truth STOP BEING BIAS stop judging people I have asked you before if things are soooo GOOD in DA why don’t you come back home? you hypocrite STOP commenting on everything people POST
Cna’t learn anything from your nonsense. All your comments should go to the binbobol gabbage bins.
I thought they said you wouldn’t stand??? On the contrary, you stood tall and delivered a sterling speech. Way to go Mr. President!!!!!!!!!!!
“A house divided against itself cannot stand,” that statement is appropriate to current circumstances.
people this is not about party it is about dominica. this man is not the best man for the job. i not giving him long he will get what is coming to him
Watch yourself. Spew discord, hatred and ill wishes, this is what you will receive two-fold.
Justice & Truth isn’t that the same thing Charlo was propagating on the animal show even when malkadi took him? Now you learn about discord and hate. How people live that’s how they get treated. So sorry if it offends you, but this is who the man has been and shamelessly so I say whatever disrespect is thrown at him he and all his acolytes should take it in strides. Being President doesn’t automatically wash away all his nastiness the past months and weeks. Get a bloody grip sakway poquit. Fire burn all you too hypocrites and parasites.
@ Justice & Truth, It 100% sounds like what Chatlo and yourself will receive 10th fold because you all are the architect ill wishes discord and hatred.
we will all get what coming for us because no of us is perfect. We ALL need to look in the mirror
Too much Hatred is destroying us.
Skerro & Chalo just a matter of time,trust me u all Dominicans gonna feel it. Chalo for president what a shame remember 1979.
the past is the past no one is perfect.sure all of u who are hating cant do better. she/he has a past of there own and learn from their mistakes. give mr. charlo a chance he will make a good president for our country. he is not the worst alive. stop all this hatred. CONGRATES MR PRESIDENT MAY GOD CONTINUE TO GUIDE AND PROTECT YOU FROM ALL THE NEGATIVE THINGS THAT IS BEING SAID ABOUT YOU. YOU’RE A GOOD MAN THEY JUST DON’T SEE THAT ALL THEY SPEAK ABOUT IS THE PAST…..HEY PPL WE ARE IN THE PRESENT IT’S NOT ABOUT THE PAST.
“He noted that in “any true democracy” the voices of the minority “can be an important input in the process of moving the society forward.”
Mr. Savarin, you know what they say, “Papa mange raisin, dents zafa glacie.” It is a sad day in Dominica yet again, just like it was in 1979.
By no means! This is what you would like to see occur. We are now in 2013. Consider the number of years dating back to 1979.
President Savarin is no longer a politician in this respect. His position is totally different. Utilize your common sense and write something sensible.
J&T you have an answer for everybody. You will be exhausted. You all want people to bow down like biatches to Charlo? Why didn’t you call on him for all the evil, fire and brimstone he called on people on the radio? We don’t even have to go to 1979 to diss charlo. His voice is recorded and it will stay this way forever. That’s why we must think before we speak. Nobody spew hate like Charlo.
Read carefylly the sound education that @ Reason has laid before you. @ Reason was benovalent enough to give it to you for free. Dominica needs some Cadadian Bucks. The people are suffering. Go read and understand the Bible and ask God foregiveness cursed utteances.
UWP need to protest against people coming to Dominica and exploit our natural resources while we get no compensation. They need to protest on goverment spending money on useless things. They need to protest about the fact that labour party is not doing anything to create jobs in the country. We claim to be pushing towards eco tourism but a lot of our sites are not very accessible and no washroom facility. Ridiculous taxes on imports. A massive amount of debt to petro caribe too. I don’t acre who is the president and I dont care that skerrit is a french man. I care about seeing money flowing in Dominica empowering our people so we dont have to depend on handouts. I think this party has their priorities mixed up.
You are so right! Unfortunately they are still failing to realize that they are not addressing the really issues of job creations- Too many people are unemployed What are their economic policies ? How are they going to stimulate the economy? Still not yet defined. After 25 years in politics?
they are addressing the issues but you are not listening…
@Just Noticing – You are a blatant liar……LIAR. The UWP have been and continue to mention their various progressive plans and programs for the country on many platforms but you DELIBERATELY refuse to notice.
You people are very disingenuous. When the Labour/coalition came in to government in 2000, they did so primarily on the back of a set of lies that the UWP was corrupt……….(lies which are yet to be proven after nearly 14 years in government).
At that time, the call was to ignore the numerous performance achievements of the UWP and focus ratther on corruption. What are these so-called plans the Labour/coalition present then to get into power in 2000? Well as if they did say they intended to paint the prison blue…………..
Now we have bold-face corruption going on, you all want to conveniently switch the mantra and say forget corruption and focus on performance……….a performance in this case which is a dismal indictment on Dominica’s most backward thinking government ever.
Stop being deceitfully to yourself.
stop commenting on what you seem to have no knowledge of
@Just Blaze THAT’S TRUE, but they also need to protest against the trampling of our constitution, to protest against the pellucidly clear signs that a budding dictator is putting his puppets in key positions on island, and to protest against the most divisive man on island being elevated by a corrupt government to be head of state.
Your English is better today. Did you take a crash course?
Who are you anyway? As a national, do something for the country rather than criticize.
justice & Truth you say you are a Catholic Christian yet you support so much CORRUPTION you are such a bloody HYPOCRITE.I enjoyed reading your comments on FAITH MATERS you really disappoint ME SOOOO SAD.
And what are you doing for country more than spreading propaganda, and who are you anyway?
That’s an IN-YOUR-FACE act by the DLP. They elected a laborite as president. Someone who cannot be impartial and full of malice.
Charles, God spared you. Let us see what you gonna do with the few more years He gave to you.
Remember there is a greater power than Skerrit.
do what is right in God’s eyes. Do not be like a puppet. If you forget a worse thing will come upon you. Mark these words. hang them around your neck.
Have you ever examined your conscience? God knows your heart. If God would give us a view of your heart, in what condition would we see it? You also, mark these words and hang them around your neck.
You are a frank talker and you are giving some good advice here. Thank you on behalf of my cousin and God Bless. The sheep in wolf’s clothing is what to fear most. That’s why I stay clear of Justice and Truth. That creature wears ignprance as a badge of honour.
Domnitjen memwa poul, we are ‘tou show tou flam’ people. I wonder if Mr. Savarin believes 1% of what he uttered?
we usually forget and do the opposite, pray for hope…..
Savarin, remember there is a greater power than the Prime Minister and the President.
It is only because of God’s mercy you are here today. Let us see what you gonna do with God’s grace. if you attempt to be un just or unfair you end will be worse than your beginning. I know you are a bigger man than Skerrit. Do not be afraid to tell skerrit when he is wrong. Do not let a worse thing come upon you. Mark these words.
Anonymous, remember there is a greater power than the Prime Minister and the President.
It is only because of God’s mercy you are here today. What are you going to do with God’s grace? if you attempt to be unjust or unfair your end will be worse than your beginning. Do not let a worse thing come upon you. Mark these words.
You should have asked Lennox when he became leader of the Opposition if he meant what he said. He was exalted for his speech by those as yourself. Direct the question to him as well. Do not be biased and one-sided.
Leave Lennox out of your Ignorance. You should be happy for the annointed voice in the wilderness. For you the word frank does not exist. Make Frannkfurters part of your daily meal in Canada. You will get on sale for 10 cents. Maybe that might help you to get Frank abd Franly turn to CHRIST and stop the hypocrisy.
You should be sitting in your armchair and rest yourself. Instead what do you do? You let this so called government nominate and worse even elect you. If you had any common decency in your body you would have declined the nomination. But not you!
Now to top it all, you are making a big speech and expect Dominicans to believe you. No man, we’ve heard it all before from you. If you had only an ounce of character you would not allow this PM to use you as his puppet. However, sooner than later you might realise that this time you bet on the ‘wrong horse’. Then, I am sure, you’ll get all you deserve maybe more than just intimidation. Having said that, you’ve been a camelion all your live, perhaps you hope you can jump camps again. I personally do not believe Dominicans will allow you to do that. So, you made your bed, now sleep in it!!
Don’t worry yourself about our beloved President Charlo.
He has made his bed nice and proper and God is blessing him with the sweet fruits which he richly deserve. God is Love. God is Good . . . all the time!
Hear/see who is talking/commenting about making his bed; now sleep in it. What about you? Whatever your status, do you think you are exempt from your very own words?
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It goes without even considering it that it depends whom they support, on whose side they are on. I do think the UWP supporters have depicted that they are biased and unfair. Whatever is done they will criticize. They will never be pleased. I do think they should not even waste their time to comment.
I had the opportunity to listen on my smart phone at work. Thanks to technology i can follow the happenings home.
Good speech from president. The problem is he cannot be trusted on his words when he has just sprang out of party politics where he has supported and done the same things he has spoken against. I do not get it.
there is no doubt that he has served his country at every opportunity he has gotten but to condone and support political injustice one day then all of a sudden you nuetral next day sounds opportunistic.
All this is self serving. There are countless Dominicans who could serve the post. When the pm changes the constitution where a pm should only serve 2 terms i will then be convinced he cares about Dominica.
He is determine to be there for life and will do at all means neccesary. That my people is self serving. He should be confident that after 10 yrs he has made dominica and its people a better place with competent leaders.
anyway i wish the new president and his familly well and hope he puts the country first
Never ending love for my home land
“but to condone and support political injustice one day then all of a sudden you nuetral next day sounds opportunistic.” It sound disingenuous to me!
Disingenuous and opportunistic.
One complements the other
So you want PM Skeritt to change the constitution !! (Don’t let Lennox Linton hear you say that!)
And you want the masses to agree to it, even though The Masses WANT PM Skeritt to serve 2, 3 or 4 more terms . . .
This ain’t the USA broaderr!!
We’ve patterned our great democracy after the United Kingdom.
The constitution was OK for Mamo, OK for Eddo, and its OK for Skerro.
Hey, keep loving your homeland . . .
I home is Dominica, full time , and I also love my homeland.
@in your face. I have no problem in constitutional amendment. As far as i am concerned the constitution should be a live document with the ability to adjust with time for a more efficient Gov and a better country and advancement of its ppl. What i will not agree with is constitutional amendment to concentrate power, oppress people and to give ruling party advantage over the orther.
As the president rightly indicated everyone is entitled to there own views which has to br constructive. The strenght of a country is in the power of the people through hard work, inovation, education and honesty etc… Not in the government, living on handout and one man rule. It is clear you hear nothing bout other minister. Like they do not exist. A new hospital plan in place i see speech from pm. None from minister of health or ps from health. What does this say.
Would it please you if there was a 5 or ten year span to clear his head of politics prior to him assuming the presidency?
Whoever assumed the presidency, do you think as a human being they are not bias? After all, they do support a Party.
No one supports two Parties at the same time. The end result of your comment is, no matter what there are some who cannot be pleased.
He is now the President of Dominica. Therefore, the intelligent stand to take is to allow him to perform his designated duties and do not jump to conclusions prematurely as others who support UWP are doing.
Give him this opportunity to prove himself. He is obviously more capable than some small and limited minds are aware of. He lived and worked in Dominica. Surely, they should know his capability. They are blinded and deaf.
@justice and truth. Sometimes impressions matter. A five year hiatus may have been a great idea. His message would have more credibility. With the current political climate which he has added to when asking citizens to boycott a private business i do not think his words will help. Your point that anyone they pic is politica, though may be true is not valid because your actions can tell your personality. Public servants especially policemen are suppose to show nutrality because of the position they hold. Off course they have a political choice. Some obey the rules while others publicly and openly wave red flags and as a result are given possitions as head of Pm security and ranks.
To say that he needs a chance to prove himself is pure bs. He served 40 yrs in politics and other areas if he did not prove himself yet what more proof you looking for? It only tells me that you agree he should not have been selected under the current conditions.
As i said i wish him well cause he is the president now and i respect my country and the “office” he holds.
President KI SA ! CHUPES !
He who has no sins let him cast the first stone. We seek forgiveness everyday for our shortcomings, so why can’t we forgive forget and heal. If it were not for the Lord’s mercy we would all be consumed! For all have sinned and come short of the Lord’s glory. None of us are deserving or worthy, but for his mercy that is free for all. Jesus says let all who thirst let them come to the water. Guaranteed mankind will remember you for your shortcomings. Remember, Jesus the only good man was crucified by manking
We need to live our lives in such a way that is God fearing, honest, treating our neighbors with respect (even though we disagree with them), because what we do in the past surely comes back to bite us in the butt. We cannot be living anyhow, treating people anyhow, and then when we get into the political arena to say that “who is without sin cast the first stone.” I would not, and do not want anyone with a questionable past representing me, neither would I vote for such a person. I know how my family has suffered at the hand of this man. Have I forgiven him? YES! But just because I have forgiven does not mean that I want him to represent me. Forgiveness does not always mean that a relationship with someone will be completely restored. Ask a divorced husband and wife, who, though they may have a great relationship because of their kids, they are still divorced and choose to remain that way.
Since you made this statement, look into your family, parents and all past. Do they not have a questionable past? Are you insinuating that in your family, among others whom you know including yourself that there is no shady past? Some of you are a big bunch of hypocrites. God knows!
For this, He will punish you, assuming that you are holier than he is, that you are holy of hollies. Some of you are something else.
Get lost with that tired excuse for you failure to condemn wrong, Is it only one side to forgive? The rest of the verse says”go and sin no more” have you missed that part. Saverin has up to today not sought forgiveness from the people he hurt. To make matters worse, while posing as a labourite he reminded the foolish people of what he did to them and the fools did nothing about it. His hatred still has him repeating the same “remove them at any cost” why is he holding such hatred against UWP? What ever they(UWP) May have done why can’t he forgive them after 13 rears? So he must be forgiven but he should not forgive.
I tis all in your mind. Did he state and in recent times to today that he hates UWP? Do you see how some of you can exaggerate and assume, reading people’s mind which you cannot read with your false accusations.
congratulations mr. president.it could not have been at a better time,the same day in which you celebrate your birthday.happy birthday
Today is his birthday? I, too wish him a Happy Birthday with many more birthdays and healthy ones to come. It is a good day to celebrate his birthday.+
Congratulations to the newly inaugurated President, May God bless his office, and give guidance in all of his undertakings. I pray the he put Dominica first and seek to bring peace and unity in this beloved island.
My concern is that WE DOMINICANS have failed to respect the highest office in the land, and are passing on something the our youth that we may live to regret. I hear presidents being referred to a little country bookie from Grand Bay (respectable man); little boys; and even the last President, many had issue with him be in that office. My Goodness, do we really need to fight about something like that in such a manner, that causes us to disrespect the people placed in such offices, or are we angry about those recommending them to such office?
My question is, is it really charles Savarin that closed down a supermarket by calling for a boycott of some people? why is it then , the rest of the people did not continue to support that business? It means that only one set of people was doing business there, and the “supporters” of that businessman did not support his business, because as the laborites pulled out, business closed. So please people think! That business had prices way above everyone else, so maybe many people just could not afford to shop there.
Now why did Mr Savarin asked people to boycott? Because that businessman, asked foreign countries NOT to help us, because there was corruption and misappropriation of funds. That could kill our country my people. I think, in Dominica, we always look at one side of a story, we choose the juicy side and never get down to the real thing!
If Mr Savarin is able to call on people to take action that has so much impact, he is influential enough to be Dominica’s president!!
When has Charles saverin ever respected anyone in authority? Who did you hear call anybody country bookie? Think for yourself an refrain from repeating lies after your leader.
When have you respected anyone in authority as your Prime Minister?
The example that is projected to the children/youths, this is the example they will adopt and practice. They are not aware that by their negative comments and overall attitude, what harm they have done to the youths. What they sow they will reap in time.
It is ironic that you would mention project of example. So it is fair to say that the example projected by Charles saverin in the wake of his activities in the 70’s was a negative one to a certain generation.
Stupes.
Congrats your Excellency! May God bless you and this country of OURS.
The so called Labourites who have accepted that are worse than him.
And those who do not accept him are worst than them.
where is your conscience charlo?
The very ton of this speech is divisive. Who is the minority and who is the majority….Not even the position of President will change this man.
You have already made up your mind about him rather, against him. We do not expect anything better from you.
Yes Sir!
Practice what you preach, preach what you practice. The actions are always louder and bigger than the voice. Having said that, no doubt you are not considered the people’s president. You are Roosevelt Skerrit’s, Skerritor’s party, and some of his supporters’ president. Let’s not forget UNCONSTITIONALY!!!
What foolishness! If you people have nothing good to say, why not shut up!!!!
after that crowd in londonderry, i doubt U.W.P is in the minority… becareful charlo, a great lion is coming into form…
Have you considered that some people dig their own graves?
“without malice or ill will towards anyone” Of all the things a President of a country should say on his very first day.
Mr Severin very words proved he should not be president of Dominica. He was too much in the melee of the government to be president.
A wider search should have been conducted before inflicting Mr Severin on Dominicans.
Presently in DA visiting, and it is very interesting that while the average person on the streets are talking of such disrespect Skerrit has demonstrated to Ian YET and I repeat YET Ian voted to place Charles Savrin as the President of the Nature Isle. I am puzzled.
I see that next elections in DA will be just like in JA ! WAR !
IF CHarles Saverin ask God forgiveness for his sins then he is forgiven, let us forgive him and move on, with the work of making Dominica better place for all.
His actions has shown that he has not ask forgiveness, for a old man and after all those years. Not even after he was lashed with a massive heart attack. This nman has guts.
You bring Ms. Charles name into this with your negative words? Illness is not a respecter of people. It comes to everyone sooner or later. You do not know when yours will come that you may be sleeping when it occurs or probably having fun and you die suddenly. You, ask God for forgiveness for making such a statement. If you critics would consider that God is listening to all what we say and do and that he rewards the good and punishes the wicked, you would speak and act in a godly manner.
Certainly not with that kind of President. Labour must go !
Mr Savarin, I am so proud of you as a Dominican. Let me take this opportunity to congratulate you as President of Dominica. I know you will do a great job. Prove them wrong. Instead of building Dominica these disgruntled UWPites are just trying to cause havoc and division. With God all things are possible. I pray his blessings on you……
Worse President ever in Dominica!
He not my President? SMFH
That is such petty an childish statement from some grow individuals…that is like my little daughter telling me i’m not her friend.
Like it or not that is comments the UWP officials and supporters will make cause here they are boycotting parliament again like children. ROFL
I am never against people that support a party apart from mines cause every body have there rites…but to make childish comments just shows me im supporting the rite party
Great speech!
Hopefuly the wise men take the words intended for them
Aaaaaa a…. I did not realize that the president had the power to change the names of people as he reach !!! …….Your first day and you changing things already!!!
And he said ………the minority …the minority…. the minority …….. the minority this and the minority that
And on the other hand …..THE MAJORITY ……THE MAJORITY …….THE MAJORITY
TRANSLATION: …..the uwp ……the uwp …….the uwp and on the other hand THE LABOUR PARTY (WE IN CHARGE) ……… THE LABOUR PARTY (WE IN CHARGE) ……… THE LABOUR PARTY (WE IN CHARGE) ………
Chalo your entire modus operandi as president is summed up in your very first speech.
We getting more wood than what is in the forest reserves ……..TAKE THAT DOMINICA!!!!
I thought the same.Great minds think alike.
You people are so bent on negativism that whatever speech he had given would get the same kind of reaction from you! When will you people learn to be objective and stop being blinded by your foolish political leanings?
This is so true.
If I was at the ceremony today, I would ask the alleged illegal President if this no malice or ill will notion begins as from today. He has said those same word before, subsequently, he was quoting Obama’s reactions as regards how he would deal with the Alqaidas. As far as Savarin is concerned, the opposition should suffer the same fate. It will be interesting to see whether he will pick up the phone at the Palace, in support of the Government, and call the animal show when he or the Government is being criticised by the opposition.
congratulations UNCLE.
REMEBER GOD IS IN CONTROL NOT MAN.
GOD BLESS
GOD haven got anything to do with injustice and GOD knows right from wrong and as a young woman it’s time that you learn that lesson because your children will be learning from you.
You need to learn the lesson of love and respect. You have a right to criticize, give her, her right to congratulate her uncle. With your type of attitude, people as you are totally wrong. Time will also tell for you.
Indeed he is and may have divinely allowed it to catapult this regime out of office because this is one of many errors that the Roosevelt Skerrit has made and one that is totally against the wishes of the vast majority of Dominicans. Where i stand, not even convinced that Savarin is what Skerrit really wanted because had that been the case Savarin would not have been the last minute choice for president, he would have been before Mr. Eluid Williams for example because he was right there.
Skerrit did it to avenge the public outcry and discarding of ABK, he way of getting back to us at least saw he analysed it in his head but little did he know that it was all in God’s plan in an effort to get the self serving politicians where they belong and that is out office.
You just wait and see how wonderful it will play out as this deck if cards continue to crumble.
What I find with some of you Dominican critics, you are too presumptuous, thinking the worst of DLP, the PM and President of all. You know nothing. You cannot see the future and do not know it. You are not even in control of your life. Therefore, what nonsense are you talking about? Some of you may fall before the worst you predict happens. It will fall on some of your heads. Wish others worst, it will fall on you two-fold. You are not smart people.
Anne, you are right . God is the one who establishes leaders.
That is why when they wanted meat he gave them what? Quail so they could choke on it. So since we will not change our ways and insist on continuing with a corrupt regime he has given us the devil incarnate, CHARLES SAVERIN.
I wonder if her was ur father, uncle or brother, if you would say the same about them…. SMH… you Dominicans are too free with your tongue!
God is not in your support of evil and your in your face corrupt acts.According to Skerrit Go to Hell Go to Hell Go to Hell!, with your nonsensical talk.
The critics seem to forget that God is in control; not them and their unkind words. If they would think “God” those words would never cross their mind much more to state them.
God is hearing, seeing and taking note of them and their words.
The good that people do follow them and the evil they do follow them. If only they would think of this, they would ever be loving people. Their words would reflect it. They are pathetic people to feel sorry for.
I really don’t like people like charles saverin uttering words that he knows does not mean a thing to him. He has been demonstating over the years just the opposite of what he is saying. But we should beware that a leopard never changes its spots.
What do you mean he utters words that he does not mean? Can you read his mind? Are you God? You are judging him. I must say UWP has some foolish supporters who do not think before they speak/write. This is what you depict on this Website. Note the foolishness that you write. Such silly comments should not even be posted.
I remember 1979 boss, I HAVE NO RESPECT FOR YOU. In fact you must Shot that mouth of yours.. LABOUR MUST GO !
You know exactly what happen and what caused it. He saved our Country and that hurting because the plan did not work. So Faceup with the reality that he is back to save this cCountry and you cannot take it. So shot that mouth of yours and take it in . He is the President and God is in control of this Land not you “Faceup and others” Accept it HE is there and have respect for your Country. Remember your children,pray and relax
your business wi! I don’t think ur respect is worth a thing! The president has already earned his respect in whatever role he played. Thank u very much
He never saved any country, saved from what?
sot
DNO please tell this man that because of the stand for freedom of press he is able to say this now and it was Charles Savarin and others that pushed for that.
hush !!!!!
i am 70 years of age and never in my life I see such nonescence in my country.tell saverine and skerite I say go to hell.i am 70 years of age u all cant fool me like the young people of this country.i voted labour for years and I haven’t gotten anything from this party nor my family.so all u sopporters of this labour party I wish u good luck cuz u all will end up just like me.respect I will never not on my dieing bed.
if you remember what happen in 1979 you will keep your mouth shut
if you remember what happen in 1979 you will keep your mouth shut, not SHOT
stop your ignorance
in 79, Charlo was the leader of a UNION, fighting for his WORKERS. He did a great job then. I remember my father, a pot UWP now was a happy man because he was able to give me 50 dollars for the first time in my high school days. Savarin has risen to every occasion he has been asked to serve, He will be a damn good president
How quickly do they forget his good deeds on their behalf.
Yeah right!!
Congratulation President Savarin. Yours is an unenviable task coming as it were in an atmosphere of rancor and near uncivility. You now have the opportunity to prove your critics wrong. You must rise to the occasion and represent al of the collective views of all Dominicans at home and abroad. You may wish to consider a “Presidential Peace Commission” to advise you on how we as a nation can move speedily to heal the open wounds of disinterest, distrust, and perhaps foolish pride that now is eating away at our national soul disparaging the minority among us. you have the stature, experience and I am sure goodwill to make it happen. Se this as additional security to preserve “the annointment from your annointing”.
What hypocrisy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I love this line He noted that in “any true democracy” the voices of the minority “can be an important input in the process of moving the society forward.”
take that uwp
I wish you had given more thought to the line before you post your comments because in a true democrary the voices of a majority not a minority can help the process of moving society forward. Savarin, while taking an oath that is unconstitutional lied to you and other persons who are happy he’s the President. People forget about parties and who leads them focus on your CONSTITUTION and the RULE of LAW !. In todays day and age their are people in D’ica that still dont know what the document means they dont know their legal rights and that’s how you are been used. A large number of Lawyers on the Island are taking advantage of the people because they dont know better while they sit back with their mouth shut refusing to help to educate the masses about what the Constitution and rule of LAW means to them and when men like TIYANI speaks up they are upset.
Skerrit is in charge but he is not the only individual that broght D’ica to where we are today we have the other Ministers in Govt and we have the legal men/women they all have to be blamed and we have to make them know that they will pay.
I believe in the CONSTITUTION of the COMMONWEALTH OF DOMINICA and THE OFFICE of the PRESIDENCY I will continue to stand and show respect.
BUT I WILL NOT STAND UP FOR THE PERSON WHO IS NOW OCCUPYING THE HIGHEST OFFICE IN THE LAND CHARLES SAVARIN HE’S AN UNCONSTITUTIONAL PRESIDENT HE’S LACKING WHAT IT TAKES TO BE ABLE TO BRING THE PEOPLE TOGETHER WHILE HE IS THE PROBLEM.
One person can do it and change the world. This reminds me, “…And a little child will lead you.” He is Our Lord Jesus Christ. He has the whole world. In his hands He has the whole world in his hands.
The minority could have power to change the environment.
Although I’m not pleased that this man is our president, I say he’s already there, so let’s give him a chance, mark his words, let’s see how he does and if he does mess up or do something really distasteful, we’ll know for sure what are the intentions of this man for our country, and plan our next step. But for now, I say give him a chance.
#Once is a mistake. Twice is a Habit
This is exactly what matured and intelligent people would do. They are in no position to state he will not do good when he has already shown what he can do which is why he was nominated and then elected President. It is foolishness on their part to be negative and comment against him.
An election was called, a prime minister was elected. A president is elected. Can any sane person say that they will not be successful? We do not know one way or the other. They should not even make such statements. They are only projecting their lack of maturity and intelligence including wickedness of the heart. People are judged by their words. They act as if they are so perfect and never sinned.
When outsiders read such foolishness, what will they say about Dominicans? Bet their reviews will give them a poor rating.
They cannot write anything good. It projects their dislike and hatred which add up to enmity. They are not wishing him well and are hoping for the worst. Is this the manner in which people should react?
What type of people are they? You call those people Christians and practicing ones? Their attitude will cause evil to descend on Dominica, to reign and to flourish in it because they do not possess godly hearts.
I reiterate, this is what they have depicted in their comments. They are cursing someone while they are receiving the same curses that they send. Are these people kind people? Obviously, not.
Savarin………there is Malice…it is the wasted money on the Palace – Malice you are expected to occupy illegally and you DO NOT deserve to be Dominica`s President, it has been bestowed on you with MALICE.
It is a shame that you have added to your malicious malice illegality of your nomination and appointment. I wonder why President Liverpool resigned and I wonder why President Williams was not conferred and ask to continue…..so don`t you see the malice you about to reign as????
Despicable…..you are NOT recognised and like Knight you do not deserve it….you are discarded.
Read your Bible, Jeremiah 1:5, Daniel 4:25, Romans 13:1 and Chronicle 7:13. These are powerful readings, digest them and then, think of what you are writing and then you will realise what you wrote shows you have hatred and jealousy in your heart examine yourself. ALL WHO WITHOUT SIN THROW THE FIRST STONE. tHEN YOU WILL SEE WHO SHOULD BE DISCARDED. LETS GO THROW THE FIRST STONE.
@ RESPONSE Stop reading your bible to suit and give approval to the wicked. The other act of Malice was when this divisive character called on the public to BOYCOTT the legitimate business place on island,on the so called Animal Show, where he almost collapsed and drop dead. WICKEDNESS CANNOT EXHALT A NATION,THIS MAN IS JUST TOO DIVISIVE TO UNITE A PEOPLE.
HE SHOULD NEVER BE RECOGNISED.
What is more, the Lord is taking note of their judgment. He told us: “Do not judge that you may not be judged accordingly and two-fold.” They are not smart people. They are heaping burning coals on their heads.
Our duty is always to wish others well, even those whom we think are our enemies. My words are insufficient to describe those unloving people and haters. They are the ones who hate and they are casting judgment on him.
It is unbelievable that they do not know better or that they are just plain wicked which I think they are. Their punishment is coming.
those are just words, how sincere are they,stpsss….u will never be my president…in due time we will see how these same wrds meant nothing…..true colors do for it self matter of time charlo…God be with the nation
The fact of the matter is, whether you regard him or not, he is the president of your state, and therefore your president. May persons did not vote for Skerrit, but he is still their Prime Minister. Facts exist whether we like them or not.
Ask the president about stone throwing.
Shut up ppl stayed on top GOODWILL and fired stones on Ministry. Ask PJ and the DOMINICA DEFENSE FORCE, WHAT HAPPEN and leave CHARLO alone. I was a student and I SAW WHAT HAPPENED IN FRONT of MINISTRY, so ask yr X Prime Minister PJ, and the DOMINICA DEFENSE FORCE, what happened on that day.
You are not a smart one. People as you keep repeating yourself as if you are a broken record. Do you not have anything else to say and something good that God may bless and grace you?
good speech even though I did not support your nomination
Do you know that most of those speeches are written by speech writers? Most “leaders” just repeat what is handed to them by their writers and assistants. I doubt at the “president” has suddenly had a change of heart, but he has to say what he thinks the people want to hear. So it’s best to read between the lines and see what actions are taken after the dust has settled.
Go ahead Sir, do your Job With God’s Guidance. Better you than a Foreigner…You will do a great job! Bless up!!!
Yes he needs to save himself and ask God forgiveness . He is a very well known ! LABOUR MUST GO !
Faceup you cant have respect for the president when you dont have for yourself and just as he can ask god for forgiveness for any wrong that he have done so can you do the same. Every human being deserve a second chance so stop lashing at the nations president whether you like it or not.DOMINICANS STOP MAKING EVERY ISSUE IN DOMINICA A POLITICAL ONE.
@ FREEDOM OF SPEECH. Your HYPOCRITE, you need to make your voice heard when arrogant and insultive Skerrit is insulting your own people., your own brothers and sisters. It’s characters like you that will give 100% support to Savarin because you are his equal. I refuse to support a man like this to be our legitimate president. HE LACKS THE MORAL FIBRE TO UNITE THE PEOPLE. Shame on Skerrites like you who have eyes but see not, who see evil but stay MOO MOO. You are not fit to be heard.HYPOCRITE!
What are your sins? Have you yet asked God for forgiveness for your sins and vow never to sin any more?
‘Dominicans have the opportunity to ‘perfect our democracy’ in an “atmosphere of peace, respect and goodwill to all our citizens and residents alike.”
This is such “Jibi-jab’ talk by this man it is not even funny. Start with your (not mine) arrogant PM because in a full fledge democracy it is our “Good” and responsible business to ask questions and seek honest answers in a respectable manner from our mature elected leaders. No matter what you say Mr. Savarin you are and will always be viewed and seen not as the President of Dominica but as Skerrit’s President. I hope you and your family can live with that cloud and stain Sir. This might tuen out to be the worst decision you’re made in your political and public service career and life. Good luck!!!
Congratulations good sir! I wish you well in your new and distinguished substantive position. I am confident that you have the tact, diplomacy and professionalism to do the job! May the good Lord guide your steps….
Now I’m asking commenters to focus on the message and not the messenger.
Well, if you recall, Charles Savarin declared that we cannot separate the messenger from the message. Ask him, if you can.
Way to go Charlo!!!
words are free and cheap and we always say what people want us to say. Similar word were echoed during his swearing in ceremony as minister of security and we know how you have divided the nation on the animal show. Remember how you called certain people by name on the show and accused them of being involved in the Christmas day fire show of GON Emanuel’s house while you along with your co-host succeeded in protecting those responsible?
Remember when you called on us to boycott the supermarket of Brisbane? THE CHARLES SAVRARIN WE HAVE COME TO KNOW CAN NEVER BE FAIR!
words are free and cheap and we always say what people want us to say- MY THOUGHTS EXACTLY EVERY TIME I HEAR LENNOX OPEN HIS MOUTH!!!!!!!!!
BUT where ‘LENNOX’ coming in there nah??? who said that the person is a UWP supporter…..you all are just sooo ignorant. smh damn shame!
Words are free and cheap which is exactly the same thing you are doing.
Stupes
The Lord be with you.si e bonne ou Kay Weh.
Congrats your excelency,President Savarin;Let it be known that who God annoits no MAN can take away that annointment.Once again congratulation,Sir.
oh is God that appoint him. all u not easy
God is the one giving you life, keeping you on your two feet and giving you the fingers and mouth. You should use them wisely and in godliness lest they cause your condemnation.
oh is god that anointed him. all u not easy
thats why you will remain in NJ illegally singing for your super
When your rejected by 90% of the population, Who is going to respect you as the unifying President of this Nation?? Not me for sure….
I have maintained my stance that the day Skerrit is out of office, He should be charged with crimes against the state for his treasonous actions!!!
90C% of UWP…so that is about 10,000…we as Dominica can live with that
nonesence, you few people always want to claim you all speak for dominicans. you all are just empty barrels making noise
Do Your best Mr.Charles
Congrats Mr. President, you got your anointing and only God can take it away from you
It’s amazing how some folks will use GOD in their ignorance and that’s so shamefull.
Nice words Mr. President, lets see how these unfold with the events to come. I have heard so many nice words and references to our constitution but we continue to see those who swear to uphold our laws and constitution violating them repeatedly. I admired you you in my young days as a public officer but as you grow older, I lost some of the admiration ( will not go into details)I hope you can restore that which I have lost in your tenure. (You may choose to say not important but to me it is). Good luck and I am watching.
Positive will you lock back and come again because I dont think you a for real
So what are you insinuating, you are perfect? There is not one person on earth who is perfect. What I like to say, some are more perfect than others. God knows whom.
Congrats Charles. We love you. Well said. Just look to the Lord for guidance. God’s BLESSING!
Did he apologize to all those he hurt and caused great harm in his previous life? He should follow the example of Nelson Mandela and have some moment of reflection, with truth and reconciliation.
Savarin, the people who you hurt needs a mea culpa and only then you will have the moral authority to move on.
You this only come from your tongue not deep within asked the following people forgiveness:-
– Jojo Karma & family
– Flossie Joseph & family
– Frankie Bardouille & family
– Patrick John & family
– Bogo Roy & family.
* The people who were at the hospital when you stop ETB ( External Trade Bureau ) from bringing ten bags of rice to send the sick.
– And me for letting Bro. Germaine take students of SMA to parade or demonstrate against their will.
Not because is Independence you coming with your sweet talk because we know you are not real.