“Thanks – but no thanks” – Edison James rejects PM’s security offer

Skerrit's offer rejected by James

Former Prime Minister Edison James has rejected an offer by Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit to allow the state’s security assist in the protection of his life.

James told a meeting in Lagoon last week that there were allegations of assassination against him. Prime Minister Skerrit ordered an immediate investigation into the matter, offering state security for James.

James said thanks – but no thanks.

“I am glad that he has recognized that this is a serious matter. I notice that within 24 hours of making that statement Skerrit responded but it has been almost 24 days since an attempt was made to kill Mr. Emmanuel at his home and there was no response by Skerrit,” James said.

“Security he says, I want to remind him that several officials have been killed by their body guards. I am sure he decided who that security official will be… so thanks but no thanks,” he added.

James

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143 Comments

  1. Political Assasin
    January 28, 2011

    Skerro 1, Edison 0.

    Edison James’ credibility is doing down the drain. I understand why Edison James would not want to trust security from Skerritt out of fear that the foxes will be guarding the chicken,

    However since Skerrit called his bluff publicly Eddo could have regained the propaganda edge by sounding magnanimous. Thank the pM and declare you would want to coordinate your security between your own Tonton Macoute and the Skerro’s Chien Lawee.

    He could also call on the PM to meet with him privately….

    Instead Eddo let people realize that he might just be making things up again. Logic and past behavior are against you Mr Former Prime Minister. Sad to see such a brilliant man act so idiotic.

  2. Possie NY
    January 26, 2011

    SMH!!!! Eddo..Please Make an Appointment with Dr Sharma…I think you gone Mad!!! Something wrong with u pardner…That monkey looking shadow of yours playing some tricks on you…Hector its time to have Eddo Admitted to the Psychiatric Ward!!!

  3. joe
    January 25, 2011

    eddie is a liarer and needs to be charged

  4. FOREVER POSITIVE
    January 25, 2011

    Babygirl u so right notice the desparado want.

  5. babygirl
    January 25, 2011

    Is this jack. of a man saying indirectly that the PM is planning to assasinate him? “Several officials have been killed by their bodyguards” wapen noticin u want? who goin to waste their bullet or time on u? stuppessss :-? :-? :-?

  6. FOREVER POSITIVE
    January 25, 2011

    Political division will end when the UWP stop it. Before workers party we did not have no division when it was labour and freedom. UWP is putting their division on their talk show. The people of Dominica make their choice of Government so long ago and they just cannot accept it up to this day. Them people sick and hungry for power and will go to what ever length to do so. But God is on our side and we say no way is Labour we want.

  7. FOREVER POSITIVE
    January 25, 2011

    Marigot in Antigua they vodo all you UWP go and worship the moon to win election and all you lose and will continue losing. In God we trust. God is good all the time and all the time god is good. God we worshiping.

  8. Anonymous
    January 25, 2011

    My God, edison, i wonder what will god say about u?

  9. Look Closer!
    January 25, 2011

    Mr. James is more concerned about the investigate to prove wether there was truthfully an attempt on his life. He knows that once again he is going to be proven a liar! The more intelligent PM simply called his bluff!

    Now is is invoking the issue of Emmanuel/You Follow for comparison and to hide. Maybe he should ask Brian Linton about that one!

    “Security he says, I want to remind him that several officials have been killed by their body guards. I am sure he decided who that security official will be… so thanks but no thanks” The gall of a pathological LIAR!

  10. mete veye
    January 25, 2011

    Mr. James u sound like a braying jack ass..save us the time and money..and i am not putting anything pass you at all..you sound like the kind of person that would commit suicide just to prove to Dominicans that you were right all along..and that Skerro made good on his assassination plan….who gonna believe you anyways.? even the devil in hell is shaking in his shoes..hoping you will not carry on with this foolish act of suicide cause he is not ready to abdicate his throne to a higher and vindictive person, you!..Who cares how the devil feels anyways?…But if there’s one thing i know Dominicans would be pretty happy without a hungry for power monster like you…leave skerro alone..you are not quarter the man that he is and you look soooooooooooooooo old and ugly. go rest your hard bones.

  11. Disclaimer
    January 25, 2011

    So much Edison James lying!!!!

  12. yout
    January 25, 2011

    everytime someone believes that a threat is directed at them some members of the public comes here and ridicules them , If corporal George had ever said that he felt his life was at risk because of the cases which he is currently taking on …some IDIOT would have come here and said some ridiculous stuff…BUT now that his place was firebombed the gasps begin…OH my , WHAT, For True WEE!!

    I HATE WHEN WE SKEW EVERYTHING WITH POLITICAL PHOTOSHOP to please our own sick agendas..

    MY .75 cents

  13. PAT
    January 25, 2011

    EDISON IS REALLY FORMING A FOOL OUT OF HIMSELF. THIS IS NO JOKING MATTER. ENOUGH IS ENOUGH ITS 2011 WAKE MY PEOPLE WAKE UP. HE LOSE ALL THE RESPECT PEOPLE HAD FOR HIM

  14. A observer
    January 25, 2011

    I thought former heads of state are assigned securiy, I would think their life could possible be at risk.

  15. Objective (Mahaut Constituency)!
    January 24, 2011

    We seem to have politicians dividing us and we blindly criticize each other with dergatory words! I see no reason to call any Dominican a monster, stupid, or donkey! we are one family let’s live like such!
    Annalyze statements prior to us just saying unnecessary and regretable things! Let us respect all our Leaders and Past Leaders! We want to emulate America in the crimes why not emulate the way the people work with their Governments to build their Nation! Give Peace a chance, Love one another!

  16. Know Nut
    January 24, 2011

    Good advice are FEW bad are MANY To all you advisers urging Mr James to refuse the offer of protection you are only helping to perpetuate a lie.
    By the way why are Bryans reply so succint , does he not have use of both hands and ten fingers usually he is so very verbose

  17. POSSIE PEOPLE
    January 24, 2011

    no one is trying to kill JAMES. UWP dont know how toplay politics that’s why they oing to come like Freedom party. The things that doesn’t concen the country like who owns the villas and minor stuff they basing on. They are just abunch of idiots trying to get in power. and you mr salsbury don’t try that stunts again.

  18. DVT
    January 24, 2011

    Edison James is a political cancer. He infects and destroys everything that comes his way. Clearly his bluff was called and it is not surprising that once again he has come forward as being allergic to the truth.

  19. WIKILEAKS
    January 24, 2011

    This is no laughing matter here. Edison james is pretty much saying that the PM is out to get him killed. He is saying that the PM is going to select the security service people and continue to say that security people are the ones responsible for the assasination of leaders.

    So edison is implying that the PM is out to get him assasinated. That is some terrorist statement by a former head of state.

    I am shocked that people still support this vindictive man

    • yout
      January 25, 2011

      have you ever been taught that a liar is athief…and a thief is a killer!!

  20. Fairplay
    January 24, 2011

    His brother Wayne James is a police officer. He also has many cousins who are officers. I believe that about half of the officers in the police force are supporters of the UWP. Eddison could select certain officers who he wants to guard him. 8)

    • my pressure up...
      January 24, 2011

      Don’t think Wayne is in the office again…..

      • my pressure up...
        January 24, 2011

        i meant force again

  21. AC
    January 24, 2011

    DNO, why the Prime Minister looking as if he want to cry in this picture? Dominicans making him loose his sleep and his hair? Poor Skerro. I wouldn’t be surprised if he just getup tomorrow and run away. Too much headache.

    • Anonymous
      January 24, 2011

      He looks constipated!

  22. jupiter
    January 24, 2011

    Maybe the best thing to do is get the FBI or Scotland Yard or the KGB to do a thorough investigation into that twisted story.If it was me,i would be scared for my life and accept the guards.I think the PM did what was right and offered the service to Mr.James.Unless this is a tim-tim bwa shes.

    • S.A.M.
      January 24, 2011

      Who in Dominica want to kill Edison?

      No one, this man has Diarrhea of the mouth.

      He is an asset to the DLP…every time he speaks Skerrit gains 5 supporters….

      • Fei
        January 25, 2011

        Yes you and your do-Tish cousins Jupiter.

    • salop
      January 24, 2011

      The FB lies on Q blowing gas everyday.That crook know where to get them.

  23. doctor love
    January 24, 2011

    WHY DOESNT MENARD TAKE THE MONEY HE WAS GOING TO SPEND ON MR. JAMES’S SECURITY AND SEND IT TO BISHOP OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH TO REPAIR THE ROOF THE CHURCH.

    • Burrr
      January 25, 2011

      His name is MEDARD you imbecile! Why don’t you raise money to help the church? Medard cannot do EVERYTHING! Besides is your people self on the BLUE side that will complain and say he take their tax money and give to church!

  24. pat
    January 24, 2011

    mr james its a shame that most of you politicians are soooo rude. do you think you live in pakistan? you decided to make your case in public instead of meeting with the right authorities and yet you have been so rude to reject the state’s security deeming it as compared to that of pakistan and other troubled countries. how silly. it is also so foolish of most people to take either of you hungry powered politicians as sincere. i will continue to reiterate that all of you are phonies, frauds, liars, and crooks. if you feel threatened then provide your own security.

  25. ham
    January 24, 2011

    Very good move by Honourable James..You never know what the ridiculing of threat made on your life by these government ministers could mean.. If the government is downplaying a threat on a former Prime Ministers life and relating it to his dirty politics,then i support your refusal of the offer of security..LET HIM PROVIDE IT TO EMMANUEL INSTEAD…

  26. desie
    January 24, 2011

    After all dem stupid statement eddo making he still have people supporting him
    you guys not any DONKEY ALL YOU IS THE BOTTOM OF THE DONKEY LOL
    I call you guys SUPER A double S
    You trying to tell me you at risk of being murdered and you turning down security

    The man said indirectly, the P.M trying to kill him
    “Security he says, I want to remind him that several officials have been killed by their body guards. I am sure he decided who that security official will be… so thanks but no thanks,” he added.

    And he asking 4 democracy what more democracy than dat..
    If you was somewhere else they take your AZZ already

    • pointe michel
      January 24, 2011

      you are not helping ,just shout the hell out

    • alex
      January 24, 2011

      nicely put.

  27. hmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
    January 24, 2011

    SOMEBODY PLEASE CALL TREVOR JOHNSON AND TELL HIM EDDO MADE A BIG BOOBOO AND WE LAUGHING AT HIM…………LOL LOL LOL… HAHAHAHAHA

    • Red
      January 25, 2011

      @hmmmmmmmmmmmmm…..i love it!!

  28. them
    January 24, 2011

    who edison james thinks he is nuh. children at school cant even remember that monster.

    Tell eddison james to go to hell.
    To hell with him and what he thinks, We are tired of these bunch of power hungry people>

    If there was any threat to his life he would welcome security.

    DNO u doh need to publish this one as usual but i fed with all these fellar, ron green, eddison james, lennox lindon, gabriel christian, and all the other who are seeking power. Just tell them not in Dominica they will ever get power.

    We stupid nuh!.

    • observer
      January 24, 2011

      Them, if you are so bright and so visionary to say that these guys will never gain power in Dominica with such authority, why don’t you remove the veil and publish your real name? Furthermore, you sound so aggressive and hostle, tone down brother/sister!

    • I wonder.....
      January 24, 2011

      I agree with you!! Edo just like a puppet with his followers on his string like some majee!!

      • Let them talk,,,Let them laugh
        January 24, 2011

        Well Well Well Pot telling saucepan its bottom black.

    • Francisco Etienne-Dods Telemaque
      January 24, 2011

      Even if I disagree with him at this moment, I would suggest that you do not refer to him as a monster.

      I will eat you alive, just for thinking of speaking the words that he is a monster, some of you are so ignorant; and do not have anything to say.

      What dose school children not remembering him has to do with what may be a political plot to assassinate the man?

      Are you an idiot?

      Francisco Etienne-Dods Telemaque

      • Secret Agent Man
        January 24, 2011

        FET…relax Bro….chill out in CALI.

        Try eating some grapes or raisins to ease the constipation

        You have done worse and yes he Edison James is a Monster, an imbecile and a desperado.

        • Let them talk,,,Let them laugh
          January 24, 2011

          Hmmmm your words don’t say much for you. You resort to insult to try to make a point…but the point gets lost in in your venom.

    • riverside/diaspora
      January 24, 2011

      It doesnt matter if you like Mr.Edison James or not you a one of those rediculous idiotic persons I have been hear about in DA sometime I wonder what is the matter with people do they ever thing before they speak or write are they so stupid that they dont know how to process serious information.
      Well let me see I could try to educate you because your lack of such is making you a fool in the eyes of those who have it, a you aware that if the past Presidents of the U.S.A. George Bush and his father, Bill Cliton ,Jimmy Carter, vic presidents like Byden,Gore and others even the speaker of the house if any one of those folks get any kind of death threat it is the responsibility of the present President of the USA to order security for them and the security is not from the local police department so you see what the PM did was the correct move but if the threat is supposingly coming from the same branch of Govt … police ..according to the info going around why would any one with half a brain accept security from them that is walking right into the lions den so why dont you process the data before you speak or write.
      I would suggest you put your hostile attitude a side and start to use the brain you claim you have if you dont I would suggest you take some night classes and educate yourself.
      I do not support either parties because I do not believe either of them have DOMINICANS interest high on their agenda but that do not mean that I would like to see either of the leaders assassinated so what is your problem is that what you want for your ISLAND.
      I am a Dominican and I care about everyone on the Island regard.

      • Wow who let the dogs out?
        January 25, 2011

        Good to see someone has some analytical skills and canthink beyond their nose.

  29. how foolish do you think dominican are eddo
    January 24, 2011

    if you made a request for the security of your choice and you were turned down I would understand your position mr james. Instead you taking the matter of your personal security and using it as some propaganda tool. It is one thing to make such a claim but it is a matter of mental detioration or just plain mischief to make such a statement on the basis of fear for ones life.Then to refuse police security. Mr James, you attemped to play a game of poker with dominicans and dominican politics by pulling a bluff on the government, but when the primeminister decided to call you on the bluff, you did not have the hand/cards to back up your move. So to move from poker to chess, in my eyes, I call checkmate. I recommend you pass the ownership of the party to young and upcoming leaders maybe even your son if you feel it is so tough to see somebody else take over your baby the UWP. please mr james if you are going down, don’t take the paty with you and especially those dominicans who have fallowed you just because they have chosen to look only in your direction and nowhere else for leadership.

  30. Mr Sout City
    January 24, 2011

    Ha I called it!! I know that was going to be his reply!!

  31. Jalay
    January 24, 2011

    Edison that’s a publicity stunt, like someone want you dead and that is a low blow on Skeritte after he offer to help why don’t you choose your guards.

  32. Wow who let the dogs out?
    January 24, 2011

    I congratulate Mr. James on his decision. We all know that Skerrits offer was not a genuine one..only as a means to ridicule and feed his inflated ego.

    Who is Mr. James you ask: a real Dominican who is not afraid to stand even when the odds are agains him for what he believe is right.

    for those of you who stoop to insult when your back is against the wall…..it is a sign of cowardice.

    Like it or not the writing is on the wall.

    • ,,,,,,,,,,
      January 24, 2011

      i congratulate him also….EXCELLENT MOVE !!!!!!

      • ahwa
        January 24, 2011

        I congratulate him too. He knows he is lying. He is not willing to be made the fool he really is.

  33. Marigot in antigua
    January 24, 2011

    Amen Eddie… Don’t fall 4 Mr. Trap… Dem time coming doh worry…D voodoo they work 2 win election it will turn back on dem… God 4 bid wat ever evil comin ur way Eddie

    • I wonder.....
      January 24, 2011

      Idiot thing dat…stay and suck salt in antigua…sakwe sot!

  34. Marigot in antigua
    January 24, 2011

    Amen Eddie… Don’t fall 4 Mr. Trap… Dem time coming doh worry…D voodoo they work 2 win election it will turn back on dem

  35. read beyond
    January 24, 2011

    read beyond the messanger dear foolishians…. hate not the messanger for he is only bringing forth a message. this could be anyone of u…. people are alledged to be planning to kill people in this country because of politics… and you all are taking this for a joke.

    power is in the hand of the people… it hurts to read the comments that are listed here.

    • the d
      January 24, 2011

      yea the truth hurts

  36. John Brown
    January 24, 2011

    I thought Mr.James was going to say that it was a hoax and he was making a point we did not get . What he is saying now is worst than what he initially said, He is saying that the PM and the polica may collaborate to kill him, What he is not saying is why.

    UWP supporters on DNO can’t even come up with a clear consistent answer to that question eather, all they do is rant and rave.

    You guys want Protection for Mr. Emmanuel simple, keep Lennox Linton brother and his Suspicious burn wounds away from him.

    • Bryan
      January 24, 2011

      STUPIDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDD

    • Secret Agent Man
      January 24, 2011

      DE Brother hiding….we’ll call him Burns for now

  37. Francisco Etienne-Dods Telemaque
    January 24, 2011

    Edison James, you have disappointed lot’s of people in the past, I being one of the lot. In the event Skerrit did not take the matter seriously, I am sure you would have used that to gain political mileage,; Skerrit in this matter, has done exactly what I hope he would have done, and that is offering some form of security provided by the State.

    If indeed there is a threat against your life, then I see no reason why you should not accept Skerrit’s offer. On the contrary you said to the man ” thanks but no thanks” which has now cast doubts in my mind that there is a serious threat against your life.

    I find it strange that you use the opportunity to make comparisons to your situation, and that of Emanuel, who’s house was firebomb, last December.

    Your situation, and that of Mr. Emanuel’s, are totally different situation. You are an elected representative of the people, though in a minority, however, you are presently in the service, of the people and country, and I firmly believe that the State at this point owes every elected member of parliament this sort of protection, even when there is no expressed threat against the parliamentarians.

    If there is a real threat- a plan to assassinate you, and you are refusing to accept that protection, replacing it with political rhetoric, then that tells me something is wrong!

    I only hope you will not make a fool of your person, to the day the vicious act may be carried out. You cant be serious.

    If you get hurt, you may not have time to remember, I am your biological cousin, the son of the late Hector Telemaque, who believe that something is wrong with you at this moment:

    Is your sanity in tact?

    Francisco Etienne-Dods Telemaque

    • Papa Dom
      January 25, 2011

      Is yours in tact?

    • Fei
      January 25, 2011

      Francisco we can always count on you for colour commentary and ar enot needd or asked for.

      Did you sell the whole basket of bread on Friday before the peace conference by the main road in Wesley? That big basket we saw you carrying on your head.

      Take a break big fella and chill out you pseudo intellectual.

      • Francisco Etienne-Dods Telemaque
        January 25, 2011

        Hahahahahahahahahahahahha!

        What nonsense is that I am reading about me sell bread in Wesley?

        And what if I did, wouldn’t that be better if I sold bread for the rest of my life rather than been an illicit drug dealer?

        Well, I’ve never sold anything in Dominica, in my life except, when I was a week-end sales man at J Astaphan & Co, when I returned to Dominica in 1963 for a brief moment.

        And to you wimps who would like to ware my shoe; professionally I have four scientific degrees in the field of Electronics and Electrical Engineering and the Liberal Arts. Plus I control a sound medical background; even though I am not a practicing medical doctor.

        That field I can excel into if I so wish!

        If I sold bread in Dominica, I am proud to have done so.

        When I grew up, of the five or six bakery’s in the village of Wesley, four of them belong to my biological relatives, in including one of my grandmothers.

        So, do not try to denigrate my intelligence, I am above you all.

        Contradict me by stating your status in life, and if it surpasses my qualifications, educational background, and my life style, and status, then I will submit and kiss your feet, until then take a hike, or respect me as the one and only King of Wesley, king of Dominica for that matter.

        You people have no class!

        Francisco Etienne-Dods Telemaque

  38. brother
    January 24, 2011

    real

  39. hope
    January 24, 2011

    There is such wisdom in silence……….even the fool looks wise when he is quiet. All our leaders need to understand the concept of speaking only when one has something to say. These are serious times, we have serious issues and we need serious people to lead our country………… i am tired of the cat and mouse games that these men play, behaving as if leading my land is a joke. Grow up all of you,and i mean all of you! Stop the foolishness that you speak and the even more foolish way in which you behave. Shame on all of you for the gutter-way in which you present yourselves. Dominica will go on long after all of you are dead and gone………..

  40. Koko Naughts
    January 24, 2011

    You know what’s scary? This man is gonna make somebody that wanted to take him out for some completely different mater do that, and all fingers will end up pointing at the wrong set of people while the culprit get away. I hope the powers that be is scrutinizing this issue closely, cause this JOKE could really end up tragic.

    • For Justice
      January 24, 2011

      too foolish total none sense u idiot

    • are yu4real
      January 24, 2011

      you idiot dont wisg bad on anyone it might just come back t you 100 fold, good move MR james dont accept nothing this has to offer

  41. The Nature isle
    January 24, 2011

    Way to go Mr. James. Mr. Skerrit’s response that you are an asset to the Labour Party and that is why he wants to keep you alive by offering you State security is cynical, to say the least and should be condemn.

    And you are quite right: Anwar Sadat, Indirah Ghandi, Laurent Kabila, to name a few, were all gunned down by security provided to them by the State. Doh trust Skerrit Mr. James. He is not sincere and has no good intentions towards you.

    • Reader
      January 24, 2011

      You have more jokes than James

  42. Just giving my two cents
    January 24, 2011

    What is wrong with this picture?

    “I am glad that he has recognized that this is a serious matter. I notice that within 24 hours of making that statement Skerrit responded but it has been almost 24 days since an attempt was made to kill Mr. Emmanuel at his home and there was no response by Skerrit,”

    In the end, nothing but a political ruse! You mean to tell me, the man is more concerned about the life of another citizen than his own!

    Wake up Dominicans! Something is very much amiss with this picture!!! This is not genuine human behavior!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    And imagine – Edo counting how many hours – 24, and how many days – 24 – in which Skerritt has made, and failed to make a public statement!

    I must be the only one who sees that Edo is implying that if Skerritt were to give him security he would be killed by said security?

    Is this man for real? Is that tantamount to accusing the PM of trying to kill him?

    WOW …Democracy is alive and well in Dominica – FREEDOM of Speech goes along way in this free society!!!!!!!!

    ONLY IN DOMINICA!!!!!!!!!!!!

    • Bryan
      January 24, 2011

      STUPIDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDD

    • John Brown
      January 24, 2011

      An opposition leader can imply the PM tried to kill someone and may try to kill them too with the help of the police, does not get arested, walk the streets free after saying such a thing, yet they say there is no Democracy or freedom of speech Dominica.

  43. We know
    January 24, 2011

    RSO stated the current threat levels for post and stressed
    that Caracas is critical and high in 4 of the 6 threat categories.
    RSO and other sections confirmed that Venezuelan Intelligence
    Services (Directorate of Military Intelligence-DIM and the
    Bolivarian Intelligence Service-SEBIN formerly DISIP) are
    conducting HUMINT and TECH operations against Embassy staff, as
    well as political opposition leaders and are controlled by the
    Cuban Intelligence Service operating in Venezuela. While the
    collection priority appears to be for political opposition leaders,
    RSO reminded everyone that the VIS have the capability, means and
    desire to monitor and target Embassy staff.

  44. zuma
    January 24, 2011

    I am forced to respond

    PleaSe allow me

    What does grapes have to do with apples?

    Emmanuel case was different , as far as I am concerned it was an accident, however eddison james made it publicly known that his life is in danger by that he meant, there is someone who wants to *MURDER HIM*

    Out of the goodness of the PM heart he acted immediatly by providing security for eddison james, as he had right to do, eddison merits protection as he was once the PM of the Island.

    Then he refused, what a bloody joke

    Now my question is why would someone want to *MURDER* eddison james

    Is he the PM? is he the presisinet of DA?, is he the chielf of police?, is he a self made multi billionaire?

    has he been acting during his term as PM, as one of the these goons

    Hitler, Gobachev, Ghadafi, Baby Doc, Papa Doc, Arafat, Stalin etc etc

    why oh why, would someone want to kill this man?????

    I suggest if eddison james is dillusional he should seek immediatly PHYSCHIATRIC AID AND STIOP WITH THIS NONSENSE.

    • Bryan
      January 24, 2011

      Goodness!!!!!!!! Do you trust Skerrit? I don’t.

    • marzhie
      January 24, 2011

      Emanuel is my family…and dats wat u are saying that the hosue being burnt on xmas mornign is an accident dont u think the fire officals…would have found out that already be careful;l wat u say just because u support sombody ….up to now we have not got a simple cal from anybody of the government …..condeming these acts …be it accident or not they have not symphaszied,…thank you very much hope u guys enjoy yoself

      • zuma
        January 25, 2011

        my dear marzhie

        i understand you are emotional towards emmanuel case, as you mentioned he is your family

        but lets please put emotions aside for once and face facts

        did the police arrest anyone for the fire the answer is ???

        in the case of eddison he said he had firsrt hand information, this is so different from emmanuel. no one is charged for the fire so therefore it remains as an accident until the guilty party/ parties are found

        once again we do not have to politicise everything

        lets supposing it ws the ordinary tom, dick or harry on the strret do you think he/she would get some kind of sympathy??? from the government as you mentioned

    • TIME TO SPEAK
      January 24, 2011

      How do know that Emmanuel’s case was an accident? Do you know something that you are trying to hide? What about all the complaints he made to the police before he even filed the case and nothing was done? Why up to now no representative of the government has spoken out or even offered a word of sympathy to the elderly couple? Are you all hoping that they will grieve to death before the case can call? Remember when we dig a pit for our enemy most times we fall in it first. What goes around comes around..

  45. Bojangles
    January 24, 2011

    Mr PM, Your offer to provide Security for Mr James, REEKS of CYNICISM !
    I’m sure Mr James remembers his mother saying ” U CYA PUT RATTA FU WATCH CHEESE !!
    As Mr James said, why haven’t you yet condemned the attemted MURDER of Mr Emmanuel and his wife on Xmas Day, and Why haven’t you offerred him SECURITY ??
    CONERNED DOMINICANS WANT ANSWERS !!!
    While you are at it, Mr PM, can tell us WHAT WILL HAPPEN TO MR JAMES, IF HE MADE THIS STATEMENT FOR POLITICAL REASONS ???

    • WIKILEAKS
      January 24, 2011

      Bojangles, why wasn’t the man in Anse De Mai given security. Is his life less deserving than Mano???

    • Buwo
      January 24, 2011

      I want answers. Somebody stole my biggest chicken on Christmas Eve and Skerrit hasn’t come out with a statement yet. I guess Skerrit has to release a statement every time a crime is committed in Dominica.

      • Bryan
        January 24, 2011

        No he does not but a case like Emanuel is not an ordinary one and certainly is higher than who took your marbles or chickens—maybe who took your simple mind is more like it.

      • Roseau boy
        January 24, 2011

        Within minutes perhaps hours, after the Christmas morning fire, the Skerrit haters were combing the crime scene. They had already decided that Skerrit and his lawyer were to be blamed. They then resorted to their media empire on Christmas morn and told the world that Skerrit was responsible and if he did not bring in the FBI and Scotland Yard then he Skerrit is guilty of something.

        On the morning of Sunday January 23rd at River Estate, there was a fire as well. The band of Skerrit haters were not visible this time. I did not hear any commenatry on Q,yesterday or last evening nor did I hear a request to ask for outside assistance to investigate who planned the assassination of the young officer the one who has the responsibility to lead the charge against Money launders and Drug Traffickers. as though he is not important. The drug man and money launderer suddenly becomes important to those on Q.

        Dominicans keep watching and see the end of these desperados. Time will tell. As though by magic the problem will go away if Lennox or Angelo and Matt becomes members of the country cabinet.

        • LAWYER-WHO-NEVER-WENT-TO-LAW-SCHOOL
          January 24, 2011

          Good observation. That will not bring them ony political mileage.

        • marzhie
          January 25, 2011

          why he not investigating the money launderes in politics…..jack

    • ahwa
      January 24, 2011

      that just proves to me again and who are the people behind this Emmanuel thing. What else will they try just to put Skerrit out of office.

      • Fei
        January 25, 2011

        Conspiracy theory for so………. Skerrit being an illegal PM is not enough to kick him out of office AHWA? Sa qua ……………………….

  46. Buwo
    January 24, 2011

    This shows the level of childish behavior being displayed by the UWP. It just shows that they are not really there opposing the administration in the interest of the nation but has a personal vendetta against Skerrit. A very poor display of leadership.

    • MAMA!
      January 24, 2011

      i back u up 100% pure fig and dasheen… 1.50 a pound eh.. just come and check MAMA in de market! *wink*

  47. LMFAO
    January 24, 2011

    :lol: LMFAO….PM you too damn fast, who the hell tell u the man wants security, he did that so his supporters can start agitating…If he was serious he would hve reported the matter to the police not go on a political platform an announce it. He just want ppl to think that DA so bad, bc he talking againt the Government they want to kill him. Pls Edo who want your blood on their hands, you like too much drama an Row Row. Guess u didnt learn from the Mamo incident, guess u hve another 70K to waste….oops it was ur supporters you ask to pay it for u, just like the “journalist”…..LMFAO…. :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

    • John Brown
      January 24, 2011

      so true

      • Bryan
        January 24, 2011

        STUPIDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDD

        • *123#
          January 24, 2011

          are u the same one with the burnt hands as a result of fire bombing mano’s house?

        • AHFUAHWE
          January 24, 2011

          You are an Idiotic Moron BRYAN. Sad to say…Is this your only comment on DNO?stop being the political tick that you are and make comments that add value to people’s discussions and do not come here with your sanctimonious platitues here. Every story every comment your response is stupid. CLOWN

    • I wonder.....
      January 24, 2011

      i agree with you wi

      • Bryan
        January 25, 2011

        I am sorry but stupid is stupid—if the cap fits wear it man.

  48. oh my my my
    January 24, 2011

    I’m not surprised.time these politician grow up.so wat was his point?

  49. Brother man
    January 24, 2011

    Oh Mr. James. I can call ytou Eddy becasue that is how I have been calling you since 1988 when you came around as a true saviour. This last situation and your complete refusal of state security says more than meet the eye. You complained in one breath that your life has been threatened and in the same breath you categorically refused security assistance becasue according to you Mr. Skerrit, the Prime Minoster himself, has chosen or will chose the security detail that will be selected if it is deemd necessary for obliging you with such. So who do you expect will protect you if your life is really threatened? Do you want to personally select the security detail from among the officers? I belive with soem discussion at the highest level, a certain amount of flexibility could be given to selecting the men. Are you aware that a sizeable portion of the police are supporters of the party you worked hard to build. In fact it may very well be that given their penchant to publicly show support for your party that it is Mr. Skerrit who has to worry about his personal security.

    That was the last straw. I credited you with a lot of respect. Even today, I am sure you mean well for Dominica’s development. You tried your best when you had the opportunity and I supported you untill now. This time I now belive you have lost it. I quit, Ii give up. Goodbye my long time friend. Wishing you a well earned retirement – you deserve it.

    • hoo
      January 25, 2011

      wow!!!!!!!!!!!

  50. phaucit
    January 24, 2011

    You juveniles must grow up and stop acting like kittns.

  51. Anonymous
    January 24, 2011

    come on man edison u need u be more of a man and not a child u need 2 start tinkin ahead and not behind u just keep provin 2 we the dominica ppl that u r goin ur head is not there u need some tink strate pills

  52. scappy coco
    January 24, 2011

    mr is a real pain in wat i am sitting on. hell with you and you are the one who wants to kill you

  53. Cas
    January 24, 2011

    My ! My! is there no pleasing you SIR?
    What else do you want from the P.M?
    You are older, set an example for the young ruler. Be an example to us.
    Some of us one day want to rule this country but because of the attitudes we may have a change of mind after all.
    I for one would not want to help rule a country with the likes of you sir honestly. much less your attitude!
    WE DID NOT VOTE FOR THE PRESENT P.M BASED ON THE PARTY, WE VOTED FOR HIM BECAUSE OF HIM. A GOOD AND ASTOUNDING MAN.
    We are not all perfect but he is working for the country. Some of us may not like the way he acquires funds but hell we get it. be grateful!!

    • CHO
      January 24, 2011

      And whats thw topic again?

  54. Anonymous
    January 24, 2011

    u just a full and u continue 2 lie edison

  55. follower
    January 24, 2011

    DNO, can you all not find another picture of Skerrit than this one? This man scares the tail of anyone. He looks like a lion here. It sure does not look like the pM of any country and reminds me of Saddam Hussain during the invasion of Iraq. Oh, but by the way, even if you change this picture he always has this bossy, dangerous look anyway.

    • My2Sense
      January 24, 2011

      You’re funny

  56. Kubilian
    January 24, 2011

    Mr. James – What can we do to make you happy?

    You was threatened , security was offered to you .. you reject it. Mr. James can you tell people plainly what your really need? If it’s the position as PM you need to understand that it is the Lord that puts up and pulldown. so start praying..

  57. ebeh mi roro
    January 24, 2011

    Guys grow up! And can we all please just get along?….. sheesh!

  58. Burrr
    January 24, 2011

    LMAO, Amazing!!!!

  59. .........................
    January 24, 2011

    I agree with Mr James full time..The matter was trievialised by the PM,when he said that James is an asset to the Labour Party,so he wants James to be alive..DOMINICA IS INDEED IN SERIOUS TROUBLE,COMPLIMENTS SKERRIT AND THE SKERRIT LABOUR PARTY.

  60. hoo
    January 24, 2011

    papa bodyay u see how some man not easy u see what he said in the end ..skerrit gonna choose his body gaurds and that officials have been killed by their gaurds before hmm lmaol aye i want to hear skerrit response to that DNO keep us posted this niggaz beefing hard

    • CHO
      January 24, 2011

      Skerrit response and…….

  61. still
    January 24, 2011

    I really wonder what is goin on in this country. Why do these so called leaders take us for a joke. Mr James you have a proven history of lying.. i was hoping that it would be possible to believe you now but i have to wonder. As much as you may see martyrdom as a good way to go wat are you saying that you have no value for your life?? if you dont then how much would you value mine. will you and mr skerrit stop playing these games. we are not puppets on your political strings. If your life was truely threatened get security. whether it is from the police or private. you may not value your life but we value peace in this country and from the comments of your supporters there would be none if you were to be “Taken out”. or is that your intention?

  62. 305 Miami goon
    January 24, 2011

    WOW!! Is Edison James indirectly indicating that Mr. Skerrit wants to kill him?? Or could/would hire security officials to kill him?

    • Bryan
      January 24, 2011

      Maybe and ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

  63. AC
    January 24, 2011

    WAW!!! Interesting!!.. I hope the investigation goes on.

  64. agree
    January 24, 2011

    I agreewith you Mr James he think he smart so yes here is the right opertunity to get you out faster well tell him go to hell with is protection as how he telling us in Dominica to go hell and send the protection for the old people them who almost get killed on christmas day now everyone will know what is going and how they really wanted this poor man out of sight.

  65. EBEN LOOK IT
    January 24, 2011

    SO EDDO UNLESS MR SKERRIT CAN RESPOND TO THE EMANUEL MATTER YOU DON’T WANT SECURITY? WHAT IF HE RESPOND AFTER YOU HAVE BEEN ASSASSINATED “God forbid” WILL THAT BE FINE WITH YOU? JUST BEFORE YOU ANSWER. SIR YOU WOULD BE DEAD REMEMBER, SO ACCEPT THE SECURITY NOW

  66. Jepter
    January 24, 2011

    It only goes to say that James’ life had never been threatened. Just a Jack-in-a-gabage-bag.

    • John Brown
      January 24, 2011

      that is true

  67. Oreo Cookie
    January 24, 2011

    Gonsalez on the loose again

  68. Roosevelt Skerrit
    January 24, 2011

    Can’t say i did not try to help.

    • hoo
      January 25, 2011

      lol

  69. de caribbean change
    January 24, 2011

    Edison James, just playing games with the PM. Nobody is after you but your dark shadow. Get a life and get on with your life. Norris Prevost is another big joker talking about asking Obama to restore democracy in Dominica like as if there is a big coup taking place right now. Norris Prevost needs to spend his time cleaning the inside and the outside of the Carib Cinema and stop talking ignorance and nonsense and get a new life.

  70. BETWEEN ME AND YOU
    January 24, 2011

    BOY EDDO HAVE JOKES, EDDO SAY SKERRO RECORGNIZE THAT THIS IS A SERIOUS MATTER, BUT HE EDDO DOES NOT TAKE IS MATTER SO SERIOUS…….LOL…….EDDO CHECKING SKERRO TAKING HIS “EDDO” JOY AND MAKE HIS “SKERRO” SORROW……..LOL EDDO YOU REALLY TAKING THE JOKE TO THE NEXT LEVEL

  71. Dominican Abroad
    January 24, 2011

    ha ha ha ha… this is getting funny, skerrit might appoint a guard to kill Eddison. stupse

    • Bryan
      January 24, 2011

      Do you watch news or read the newspapers Abroad? Apparenlty no- do some more reading son.

  72. Rapunzel
    January 24, 2011

    Shrewd move Mr. James!. Before the proverbial ink was even dry on the paper announcing the PM,s offer of security to Mr. James, Minister Blackmoore was on DNO pronouncing that the public should not take Mr. James seriously. In essence, his boss was saying they should investigate and the minister was saying don’t take it seriously. How insincere! Tthey can fool some of the people some of the time and fool all of the people all of the time but they can’t fool all of the people all of the time.

    • John Brown
      January 24, 2011

      Neither can James

  73. CALLING WOLF
    January 24, 2011

    I HOPE YOU ARE NOT CALLING WOLF, FOR WHEN THE WOLF ARRIVES THERE WILL BE NO ONE TO SAVE YOU. BE CAREFUL WHAT YOU ASK FOR. THE TRUTH SHALL SET YOU FREE.

  74. Dominica Sanitizer
    January 24, 2011

    Good call Edison! This … Must know his place. Some of his stupid blind followers are asking why would Sherritt want to kill Edison. Who is Edison? My answer to them is. He is the one that scares skeritt and his gongs’ the most because they think he is the only one with the guts to peruse them when the day comes… He is a thorn in their flesh. Edo you did well by telling this little quack to go to H*l*

  75. T. Winston
    January 24, 2011

    When will the political division end…

  76. sadden
    January 24, 2011

    OK OK OK is it me or what the heck is wrong with this picture?! One day you a afraid of getting assisinated and when security is provided you refuse…”MAKE UP YOUR MIND EDDO” You wasting our time and money…Or i wonder if you afraid of what they mind find that the allegation of an assisination is actually FALSE…MAKE UP YOUR MIND EDDO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!STUPES

    • looking in from the outside
      January 24, 2011

      I doh see with you. People have the right to accept or reject whatever they choose.

      Eddo is not the one ‘wasting our time and money’. Advise your illegal PM to plead guilty and save Dominica plenty embarrassment and money.

      • favours
        January 25, 2011

        If you was a Dominican you would say our instead of your….. I hope you don’t have any loopholes in your life

    • Cannot Stop Laughing
      January 25, 2011

      This a Hoax. It is called POLITICAL SATIRE. Only UWP supporters have the intelligence to understand it. All other Dominicans are Dunce Cats!

  77. concerned
    January 24, 2011

    Edison stop trying and pull all the attention to yourself… I don’t think you that important…..Doh fool yourself… Just tell them people you were trying to prove a point.

    • Bryan
      January 24, 2011

      Yes with the illegal PM

  78. wow
    January 24, 2011

    Stuppssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss

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