Parliamentary Representative for the Roseau Central Constituency, Norris Prevost, of the United Workers Party (UWP), in what was described as his official farewell speech in Parliament on Thursday, said he is leaving with much regret.
He pointed to the failure of government to address some issues in Roseau and said the UWP is committed to reducing the price of electricity in Dominica.
Prevost, who won that seat by only three votes in the last general election, is passing the mantle to his colleague, Joseph Isaac.
In his address to parliament on Thursday, he expressed disappointment in the government’s for failure to construct the Windsor Park Community Field which he said was part of the stadium project.
“Up to this moment the Windsor Park Community Field which was part of the stadium project has not been done,” he said. “It has resulted in a lot of young people’s lives going astray because as you know sports is one of the most important developmental and formation avenues for young people and this is accepted worldwide. Here in Roseau, unfortunately, they have been dealt a very rough deal by the Dominica Labour Party (DLP) government over the last 15 years.”
He assured the people of Roseau that his replacement will work towards ensuring the construction of that field.
“I want to assure the people of Roseau that although I am not going to be in parliament, Joseph Isaac will be working to ensure that this field is constructed,” Prevost stated. “The UWP has committed themselves to it and I will be there to ensure that the field is developed for the full development of the young people of Roseau.”
He noted further that he will continue to work with the people of Roseau, through the Roseau Improvement Committee.
Prevost told Parliament that a UWP government will work towards reducing the price of electricity in Dominica.
“The United Workers Party, when it comes into office at the upcoming general election, will take concrete steps to reduce the price of electricity to the people,” he stated. “One of those steps will be to cut down on the profits DOMLEC is making.”
Furthermore, Prevost said, the party will encourage investments in other forms of green energy such as hydro-electricity.
“There is the Layou River, Machoucrie River, Picard River on the west coast … all three have the potential to generate electricity and we have the technology and the experience in hydro-electricity production,” he stated.
God bless Mr. Prevost.
His legacy as a parliamentarian was to come to parliament and walk out with a big cross around his neck.
Mr prevost bye bye I know you like it but it’s time to go home and role your roseries, you had your good times when all the materials farmers needed were only purchased by you under the uwp you remember when a bag of cememt was twenty plus dollars in the 90’s “for crying out loud” you made your millions and didn’t care for anybody not even Lenox you gave a job after he sent so many applications all over the place now you want to cry” now here you are in dream land dreaming of uwp in government, when you had a chance to talk for Roseau ppl is too back you were making now you speaking in your dream! sweet dreams Mr Prevost.
After they sold it? I think he was knocking his own party talking about cheaper electricity. We had that before they sold it.
They broke the egg and expect someone else to glue the shell back together.
If it were not sold there would be no need to buy it back. But don’t worry the Labour Party has that covered.
it cant be denied that mr prevost is a man for the people and God will bless him for his good works which he is doing for the country… one love mr prevost you are a man with a good heart I must say on behalf of the country I say thanks to you and may God bless you.
thats right time to go we had enough of you….Bye Bye ….
We do our best to see that the price go down.my stop blame ing worker .we more business mind ppl in our team .because ô if if we sale for 22m and DLp refuse to buy it for 11m can uu c DLp is not for the ppm
Prevost take your friends with you you sold Domlec in the first place. To the smart cat once you buy something and try to buy it bak it is second hand which means no good move forward backward never
Hope you and Pappy are now friends after that teacup incident.
Prevost’s legacy as a parliamentarian…Walking out of Parliament with a big cross around his neck and getting paid.
Really, it’s true that uwp sold Domlec but over the past 14 to 15 years Domlec has been sold over and over. This rotten government had a chance to buy it back , but what did they do? They blew our social security money in this bad investment and all of us are suffering because of this.
you done Dominica well Sir.
thank you sir, for all your hard work and commitment.
May God bless you.
You should say that while you were in parliament, you kept walking out instead.
Who fool provost or which magician told him uwpwee going to be the next government? Alas longtime I hear old useless politician never stop dreaming..keep dreaming bro but the writing is clearly on the wall but you have gloucoma so you can’t see.labor power to and for the people.
Thank you mr. PREVOST for what you have done for Dominica political life, your name will be written in the history book. You are indeed a man of God enjoy and continue your Godly life and work for the kingdom of God .Blessing on you and family.
true talk is influence in political arena is a mere shadow to his works in DACAMEN, RIC.
A belly full but you still angry’. Ron,take a page from Prevost book. Time for you to go man!
who care?????????
domlec just take light wi boy
Mr Prevost go to bed now good night. You had your fair chance. Electricity who sold Domlec
domlec was sold and with a plan but this lazy labour government didn’t hold domlec to its agreed committment..they instead drew up new plans letting domlec out of the one signed with the uwp.. domlec has been sold at least twice..if this incompetent government was really interested they could have purhcased it back since the like to say is because workers sold it light bill that high… do you know uwp sold domlec for 25 million dollars and cdc only sold it for some 11 million yet this labour party didn’t but it back but like to use that nonesense workers sold it
Timothy
All the best to you my mentor as you continue your journey! I wish you the best in everything. Thank you for your valuable contribution to Dominican Politics and to Roseau and Environs! What a truly humble and God fearing man. God Bless You Mr. Prevost.
I hope you don’t walk of parliament if even you get there.
UWP would have be a stronger party if you were in charge.
Edo you can learn something from Prevo – GRACE!!
Wow! it seems that grace works wonders at the ballot box, since he won by a whooping 3 votes compared to a measly 700 plus for Eddo.
leave Mister Edison James alone, thank you
Best of luck as you begin the next chapter of your life.
“Prevost told Parliament that a UWP government will work towards reducing the price of electricity in Dominica.
Are you for real? Mr. Prevost – Who sold the electricity company?
which government had a chance to buy it back
why was it sold in the first place?
UWP sold Domlec shares for 22 million then CDC resold it for only 11 million. This is chump change, yet Skerrit government refused to buy it back so that they could raise the taxes on Domlec. That way the price of electricity rose and Skeritt and gang gets to blame UWP
@hmmmmmmm…. looks like it was you and I who sold it.
And who did not buy back the company when they had the opportunity to do so on two occasions?
Who allowed it to be listed on the ECSE when they should have bought it back? Allowing the ECSE listing was worse than selling it.
Take it easy Mr Prevost job well done sir, u will be missed.
But MR Prevost are you serious????? Its UWP who sold DOMLEC now u want to reduce the price of electricity. Stupessss
Just remove or reduce VAT on electricity
Domlec is a monopoly and needs government permision before it raises the electricity. So its your present government you have to blame.
After 14 years you blaming someone it means you have done NOTHING durign that time. Shame on DLP government for even utt
ering this as an excuse.
the present Government had a chance to buy it back but they didn”t. what does that tell you