Proprietor of Brizee’s Mart Jerry Brisbane has said he does not believe government will have any dialogue with him on the state house issue despite his efforts.
Brisbane said at a press conference yesterday that based on past experience, he had reason to believe that the matter would just be ignored with no public statement from the prime minister. He sees this “silence” as total disrespect to the citizens of Dominica.
Brisbane said that he is yet to get a response to a letter he wrote to the prime minister in January, asking for a dialogue about a petition he filed asking for the removal of Minister for National Security Charles Savarin.
“They don’t seem to be willing to dialogue, period,” he said at press conference yesterday.
He continued, “Because even with the petition I wrote to the prime minister in January because I felt when the petition was lodged with the government, with the prime minister and with the president, it was the Christmas season and it was not to me, in my mind, a good time to pursue the matter aggressively, so I allowed the citizens for the country to go through the period of Christmas…. And in January I wrote to the prime minister… inviting the prime minister to meet with us so we can sit … further discuss on this matter. I have had absolutely no response from the prime minister on that matter. So again I do not expect there to be any dialogue between myself and the prime minister or members of government,” he stated.
He further accused the prime minister of refusing to comment on incriminating issues such as the dual citizenship matter.
“Total disrespect and disregard to the citizens and I say citizens because the point is this that the petitions if we were to deal with that, was 4,000 petitioners there about and that represents a significant portion, a percentage of the voting population in the country which from the information we obtained is 40,000-something people. Therefore it’s about 10 percent of the voting population which is significant. And the prime minister has not seen it fit to make a public statement yay or nay, one way or the other on that matter. And I do not expect that he will do that even in this case here,” he said.
He added, “Because when you look at even matters which are very incriminating … regarding the dual citizenship matter up till now, even a week plus since some letters have surfaced he has made absolutely no statement on that and … so I do not expect in this case that there is going to be much of dialogue and that is where I think we’ve come to a stage now in this.”
Mr. Brisbane, there are diplomatic approaches to voice opinions or to make valuable suggestions to elected officials. You as a business man who employ people should be familiar with diplomatic processes. For instance if you had an employee who has a grievance and that employee behaved like you in disrespecting you as the boss by making outrageous accusations (including writing letters to your business associates) and trying best to tarnish your character. What will be your response to that individual after him/her having gone through such lengths and only to then seek dialogue with you? It is most likely you would terminate that employee forthwith. However when you have a personal agenda which is clearly demonstrated in the way you use to garner attention (overlooking all those with authority and the mandate given by the people) , indicating a total lack of respect for elected officials and for Dominicans who elected their leaders, you honestly deserve to not only be ignored but castigated for your actions. Mr. Brisbane this is not a simple matter of freedom of speech but rather a radical approach of political interference and the sooner you can be dealt with within the confines of the law the better for all Dominicans concerned.
Jerry,
History has clearly demonstrated the wisdom in the old adage, “evil thrives, where good men remain silent”. For all the sensible, logical and economic arguments you have advanced, the construction of a State House at this time, when the poor people of Dominica have such dire needs, is reckless and ill-advised. This projects is like the other projects which have be undertaken with Chinese assistance- high visibility to mask the lack of vision and failed policies of the government; but the education of our young people, the health services in the country, agriculture- still the back-bone of the economy, tourism which has so much potential, the peace and good order in our country, and the empowerment of our business sector that is the engine of growth in our economy are all suffering as a consequence of the politics of the day. Silence is being bought and principled positions have all gone out the window, in exchange for political favors.
Dominicans seem to allow their patience to persuade them to see things late, but they will with the effort of good citizens like you. The Dominicans who are sucked in by the hand-outs, be careful of your “Sins of Omission/Silence”… the Catholic Church learned a painful lesson on the issue of slavery.
Be guided
Jerry, you have our full support! Dominica cannot afford this luxury at this time. The time for the State House will come, but this is not that time.
Create Jobs!
Create a stable banana industry!
Create a cleanier more beautiful Roseau!
Create a Democratic Dominica!
Create 1 more media house where the Opposition can have unlimited access!
Oh yeah…and while doing all that Build an Office for the Opposition!!!!!
Just my ideas for the so called $27 mil which China is GIVING to the Dominican govt to build a presidential palace.
We all knkow how Dominicans like freeness…so while oneset is complaining that the $27 mil should be better spent, another set is begging for offices.
I love Dominica – everyone has a selfish agenda. One for ALL and ALL for NONE
mista brisbane look like he have a point put the money towards education, just some of the comments here shows the level of education in da
Jerry! when we voted for who we wanted to lead our country, is Skerrit we voted for. You and the likes of Lennox, Matt and the three UWP blind mice can crawl back into your little holes and let the man do his job. Is that clear? We have enough of your nonesense. Dominica need to be transformed into a 21st century country, not stay the same as Columbus found it and that means spending now. It will cost ten times more to do in the future.
may jerry brisbane par ni fam zore. nom lar kar ani fere debar. heheheheheheheh jerry ur dam devil leave the government alone boy edos demon has entered you then. aaa aaaa. form ur dam party and leave development alone nah. sacrea sot ou meg meg meg. stupesssssssssssssssss
UR RIDICULOUS PRAY FOR WISDOM DLP IS SELLING OUR COUNTRY WE CAN NEVER PAY BACK SUCH LOANS
Brisbane you need to pay attention to your business and stop trying to make a personal matter into something political. I am sorry; the Prime Minister does not have to respond to every fool who writes him a letter, especially one who has a personal agenda.
You are another one of the high class bogus cons who resent someone who came from the country/north and is now leader of the Nation.
Take your B.S. somewhere else and stop trying to create chaos in the country.
Personally, we need to amend the constitution on the dual citizenship, less Dominica disqualifies 1/2 of the educated population from being of political service to the Nation.
HE DONT HAVE TO ANSWER TO JERRY BUT ANSWER TO US DOMINICANS HOW CAN WE EVER PAY BACK SUCH LOANS OPEN UR EYES DLP IS A GREED DRIVEN PARTY THEIR FOR THEIR OWN SELF INTEREST
Who appointed Jerry Brisbane, Chief Economic Planner for Dominica? What? He appointed himself! Where was he trained in economic planning? What? You mean he has no training!! Where does he get his facts? Through his own research! Has anyone vetted his research and facts? No! Has he stood for election? No! How does he know these so called facts he presents. No one knows!
Talk about delusions! The man is obviously mentally unsound and should be in a padded room!
I FEEL SORRY FOR YOU ARNT YOU CONCERN FOR OUR COUNTRY WELL BEING AT LEAST JERRY IS DOMINICAN PAY BACK ALL THESE LOANS OUR COUNTRY IS SOLD
Jerry i wish i could say something negative about you, but i can’t..You are a brilliant guy..!!!!!
Jerry I agree with you 100%. We do not need a $27M state house at the moment! It is not a priority at this time. This money could be put to use in the productive sectors such as agriculture, improving the investment climate, our hospital and education. I believe that the president must have a decent residence, but what is proposed is lavish, very lavish. We will be hanging our hearts where our hands cannot reach. This is dangerous, be afraid….very afraid..!!
I just love this man…SUPPORT YOU 1 000 000 000 000%.. Never knew you were so forthright and fearless….KEEP THE FIRE BURNING JERRY!!!!!
you expect the Pm to dialogue with you. You want him to sit with you so you can convince him to remove Charlo from his party. Man leave my PM alone eh!!
Yessa camem, you are too shallow minded.
Appoint Jerry Dominica’s Ombudsman as he has already accepted the job.
true
you have mine too
And further more the PM cannot comment on the letter because the case is before the court. Brisbane has gone made.
I think he should use his money to give the workers at Brizee’s Mart a bigger increase in pay, sponsor a senior’s home or adopt a school. Why waist money and challenge the state. Lennox did not succeed so I guess they are pushing you ahead now.
But like linton and others you will get tired and stop one day.
Mr. Brisbane, pay your workers fairly at Brisbanes, treat them better and clean your house before you look on the PM.
I want to know if UWP was in power if this would be the same cry. The fact remains that we cannot have our President living at his residence this is utter nonesense a decent house must be build for him. In any event if UWP wins will their president be in that building?
or they will NEVER be in power for the next 50 years.
Totally agree that the president needs a decent place to live, but just think of the amount of money that we are going to spend there, while the hospital is starved of medications and equipment to save lives…
what is wrong with the president living where he is? provide him with a house allowance that we can afford and that is respectable…as TRUE humble servants of the people, they should not see a problem with that……we are not a rich country…..what is wrong with us..???…why are we trying to live above our means….??? i would like to build a nice big house one day….but yes…one day…not while i cant afford it…to impress my friends who come to visit…..???
they will come to visit and wonder why i have no food or drinks to give them…..
this is so typical of us…..can’t pay our bills …crying how tings tight…..but we want the latest blackberry and we in all jam……our government is doing the same things but at the next level as they promised….
Govt cannot afford the things that have direct effects on our people, such as a sports complex / entertainment venue for Creole Fest and Carnival shows etc. .. which are revenue generating and human development projects… or something that generates employment for our people but we can afford to take a 27 million dollar LOAN that we the young people of this country will have to pay back…not Charles Saverin or Timothy…we the youth…this is madness…..
This conversation cannot remain on DNO or our living rooms or offices….we must not be afraid to take it where we have to get it heard and dealt with…..
SKERRIT IS BUILDING THE STATE HOUSE CAUSE HE KNOW WHEN HIS REIGN AS PRIMEMINISTER IS OVER HE WILL BE THE NEXT PRESIDENT SO HIS HOUSE WILL BE THEIR WAITING OPEN ALLU EYES PRAY FOR GOD TO GIVE ALLU WISDOM SKERRIT PLANNING FOR HIS FUTURE NOT OURS STOP SUPPORT ITS NOT FAIR FOR TOO CHILDREN LIKE ME
Calling Dr Benjie!! Calling Dr Benjie!!
Jerry is hubris personified…
doctor! doctor! Diagnosis, please…Oops, sorry. he has been diagnosed.
The Prime Minister has little or no options. His agreement with the PRC commits the COD. Many of the Chinese citizens residing/working in Dominica enjoy diplomatic status/protection which is why they seem to be above the law. Technically, they are not subject to the laws which govern the common citizen.
Dominicans must demand to know the details of the MOU between Dominica and China.
Can the Judicial system be petitions to force the administration to reveal the non-security sensitive details of the MOU to the people of Dominica .
Can the administration legally withhold the contents of an agreement between the State and another state from the citizens. Intuitively this seems contrary to the practice of democracy.
Ask Don Christopher the biggest QCs around these days.
Wait a minute but the Colonial days are gone Brisbane.
Who DE HELL ARE YOU TO EXPECT GOVERNMENT TO HAVE A DIALOGUE WITH YOU.
Mister mad man!
I mean if the Opposition saying this, then they every right to say that.
But mister mad man!
I mean his family has a history or Madness but it seems it hit him early.
He needs to run his business and focus on his business.
Sacway Toneh
Ignorant!!
You doh hear a paint company want to buy his place so long!!!!
I doh know what taking so long for that to make mister smile
HE DONT HAVE TO DIALOGUE WITH JERRY BUT WHAT ABOUT US DOMINICANS WHY CANT HE TALK TO US ALLU TOOOOOOOOOOO IGNORANT
Who the hell is Jeffrey Brisbane? Dialogue about what? That man needs to get a life.
YOU SURE YOUR COMMENT IS NOT MEANT FOR SENIOR COUNSEL?
Was brisbane appointed ,elected or chosen supreme leader to oversee the elected members of the government; that the peoples chosen representatives should jump when he say so and ask how high while they are in the air..How can he assume authority over the government and become pursecuter, judge ,.Wh jury and executioner as the white men did to africans and indians in their own land ,or yes and the caribs too. Why this obcession with the Peoples Prime Minister .THIS IS UNATURAL AND MENTALLY UNHEALTHY ,Is he writing nthe script for a movie on L M N .
Jerry, did the citizens of Dominica ask you for representation? The PM is right in not responding to your requests; you do not deserve his time. When you say you wrote “inviting the prime minister to meet with us”…. who is US? Are you now the Leader of the Opposition? In addition, with regard to your accusation that the PM is not commenting on incriminating issues, he does not have the time to refute every negative statement made by people like you. Had this been the case, all of his time would be spent responding to you and your cohorts. The people of DA elected the PM and not you! Please let the man do his job and wait until 2014 to run as a member of one of the two opposition parties or create your own party. In the meantime, look into matters affecting the smooth operation Brizee’s Mart.
If Brisbane want to help his 4000 followers he should stop paying his emplayees stavation wages ,and stop exploiting us with overpriced goods .This wanabe activist is nothing but a capitalist and should be arrested for political mischief and should be removed as head of brisimart
vibes this mad man employes over eighty person in dominica. this mad man owns a business establishment, this mad man pays 30 cooperate tax to the coffers of Dominica.this mad man payes income tax and contributes to social security for over eighty persons.this is just a preview of the mad mad contribution to Dominica. what have u been doing to improve the economy of Dominica?.ignorance seems to be written all over your face, i pitty u. this is the next level.
Brisbane and his cohorts show no respect for the Prime Minister, call him all sorts of name, say how corrupt he is and today they expect the Prime Minister to show respect to them. The Prime Minister should continue to ignore them until they behave like men. They should alll apologize for the character assasination of the Prime Minister. Who they think they are, that they can continue to abuse the Prime Minister then one morning wake up from their sleep and say, “let’s dialouge”. They forget all what they say about the PM? But time will tell!!!..,,,
Does the Pm show respect, when he can publicly tell Dominicans ‘Go to Hell”..Does the PM have respect for the constitution..Your moron!!!
Vibes the man has his rights just like you so stop being such a bigot.you support all the wrong that the labor party is doing to the citizens.the pm needs to answer the questions.
Yes Sir, Jerry the lunatic has all the right in the world to talk all the rubbish he likes, AND I too have the right to tell him to GO TO HELL with his rubbish ( and to you too Sir since you all seem to be singing from the same hymbook!!)
the man has a point al government clarifies things
What I am looking at here, is that Mr. Brisbane came out in the open, only after his secret letter writing was exposed. It is possible that none of us, Dominicans, would know about those letters, had the Prime Minister not mentioned it–even if he did not mention any names–on a Radio talk show.
And since then, discovering that he has a few supporters–which is not unusual–Mr Brisbane has been trying to claim power, that he might rebel against the plans of reigning government in Dominica. He still has a lot less than minority support, even if he claims 10% of the majority–his 40,000 number. How can we, who have the support of 36,000, ignore our responsibility, just to satisfy 4,000? Where is the logic!
I consider myself, as a leader of a group of men and women, in function for the purpose of my community and its environment; just to find out that there is a certain person, whose intention is to do nothing, but to disrupt my major initiatives, with the help of my group; even demanding that I remove member or members of my group. Is that not the intention of Mr. Brisbane? Why would he not expect to be ignored?
Mr. Brisbane should try to put himself in the place of the Prime Minister’s, and his men/women of government. Only then would he realize that his intentions are extremely difficult to recognize, much to accept them. Sorry!
If you know that why you keep running your mouth and writing these letters. It clearly shows what your intentions are, hope you contest the next general election on UWP ticket.
Do not expect Skeritt to speak publicly about his court matter. this won’t happen.
Do not expect Skeritt to fire Charlo . . . this wont happen
Jerry should formalize an organisation (with a name and all)
Then have his public meetings to gage his support and then make representation on his followers behalf. Distance himself from convicted liars like eddison James and his UWP.
Many believe that Skeritt is corrupt liar.
Many believe that he does have interests in the villas.
And I believe that the $27,000000 air marked for the presidents palace would be better off spent in the construction of 675 low income houses for Dominican families thus providing employment for hundreds if not thousands of dominicans.
Then jerry will have to be taken seriously by the Government!
But for now he is seen as an avoidable nuisance
Im getting so tired of this man now…. its not even funny again! jeeezzz
Sitting up there in the cool mountains of Morne au Daible while munching on my roast agouti and
cassava I’m reflecting on the SAD State of Affairs in Dominica.
Dominica is like a modern day slave plantation owned by the China and Venezuela.It is managed
by Skeritt..the SLAVE MASTER aided by Tony Astaphan his OVERSEER and his slave DRIVERS
the Cabinet Ministers.
The President,the Church, DBS, Kairi.the unions,DAIC, The Bar Association are the house slaves
who enjoy the crumbs from master Skerrit in the form of government contracts,duty free concession, board appointments,jobs and kickbacks.
The rest of the population are the oppressed FIELD SLAVES who are kept in bondage through
intimidation and fear.
On the periphery are the modern day Maroons like Brisbane, Lennox,Wiltshire, Coipel,Angelo…..
and others who are keeping up the RESISTANCE.
And we have the real Negre Mawon like me who has abandoned the Plantation up there in the
hills waiting for the right time to strike.
I like your satire,
I would like to know who de hell is Brisbane. what his political agenda. Who voted for Brisbane. how may of the dominica support does he have. Brisbane get a life and live our Prime Minister alone.
we are not interested in what you have to say.
BRISBANE is a Dominican man who is smarter than you. A man who can question his government,and show dissatisfaction when the government is inept,corrupt,ruthless,lawless,dictatorial……!!!
AM LITERALLY LAUGHING AT US DOMINICANS LOL… CHAMS YOU ARE RIDICULOUS THE MAN IS STANDING FOR US DOMINICANS RIGHTS WE HAVE THE RIGHT TO KNOW WHAT IS GOING ON IN OUR COUNTRY I.E HE HAVE THE RIGHT TO TALK TO THE PRIME MINISTER
ALAS BODAI PAPA GOD JESUS CHRIST PLEASE SAVE OUR COUNTRY THE DLP PARTY IS KILLING THE COUNTRY FOR THEIR OWN BENEFITS AND SELF INTEREST
MIND YOU AM NOT ARE SUPPORTER OF THE UWP I CANT EVEN VOTE AM JUST WISE ENOUGH TO SEE WHAT IS HAPPENING TO MY COUNTRY PLEASE STOP BEING BLIND SIGHTED CHAMS OPEN YOUR EYES BREAK THE SILENCE SPEAK OUT AGAINST WHAT THE DLP IS DOING AND SUPPORT THOSE WHO ARE SPEAKING OUT OUR COUNTRY NEED HELP DRASTICALLY
STATE HOUSE??? I MEAN COME ON WE DON’T HAVE A STATE COLLEGE THAT IS PROPERLY BUILT WE HAVE A STATE HOSPITAL THAT NEED A LOT OF FUNDING WE HAVE CHILDREN BEGGING FOR SCHOLARSHIPS TO FURTHER THEIR EDUCATION THE DLP WANT TO KEEP D.A PEOPLE IN MISERY AND BUILD THEIR SELVES AND THEIR LIFE THE PRIME MINISTER WANT A STATE HOUSE CAUSE HE KNOW AFTER HIS REIGN AS PRIME MINISTER HE MIGHT MOST LIKELY BE PRESIDENT SO WHEN HIS DONE KILL D.A HIS HOUSE THEIR WAITING
PLEASE CHAMS OPEN YOUR EYES GET WISE PRAY FOR WISDOM AND STOP WORSHIP VIEEEEEEEEEEEEE GREEDY DLP OK AND YOU WILL SEE WHAT IS GOING ON
SAVE OUR COUNTRY STOP VOTE DLP ANY OTHER PARTY BUT PLEASE NOT DLP STOP MAKE OUR COUNTRY SUFFER STOP ALLOW OUR TO BE SOLD TO CHINA AND DA REST STOP
ITS NOT FAIRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR TO ME AND THE REST WHO CANT VOTE STUPESSSS
Jerry, they cannot dialouge at your level, so they won’t dialouge with you. Look at the level of comments from their supporters you will see what I am talking about, and they do get their talking points from them.. Oh poor Dominica, we have gone to the dogs! Sometimes I wonder why bother? but on the other hand I say, the patriots must fight for Dominica.. A true patriot is always reday to defend his country against his Government. Thank you for being a Dominican Patriot Mr. Brisbane, I salute you!! Do not expect the ignorant to understand why you are doing, they can’t and they won’t…
Oneday mr, Vibes, commonsense will dawn. Its moron like u that hold the country hostage.
i wonder wat hold does Skerrit have on these people that they are so gullible and ignorant.I really want to know.
voice from the wilderness
You will agree, that there is nothing worse than”the silent treatment”. Have you ever argued with someone, who just stands there and let you do all the talking? It is the worse fight of all because you are indeed fighting yourself. So Mr. Brisbane, I understand your displeasure, becaue you are indeed, and have been fighting with yourself all along! For the past so many months, we are begining to question the state of your sanity. You have taken up the challenge of fighting yourself!
Some people say Mr. PM is not suited for the job, but I tell you there is none better, because with that psychology degree, he sure knows how to give you guys the silent treatment! President not responding, PM not responding, Governor, Mayor, Chancellor, VP, seantor,nobody gives a damn alas Mr. Brisbane, stop fighting with yourself. The silent treatment or the passive agressive treatment is a sure fire way for any one to go mad. Jerry is on his way to Dr. Benji’s office.
BREAK THE SILENCE STAND UP FOR DOMINICA …..JERRY KEEP DOING WHAT YOUR DOING THESE DLP SUPPORTERS ARE TO IGNORANT LET DEMOCRACY REIGN
I.E when his not responding to jerry his not responding to us Dominicans wake up pray for god to give you wisdom you toooo blind tooo ignorant wake up
The dual citizenship case is before the court. Any competent lawyer would advise the PM to refrain from making public comments on an ongoing court case.
It’s the mouthpiece crew who have developed this disturbing habit of trying pending court cases in the court of public opinion.
In this court, a man who never attended law school (don’t know if he was trained in journalism either) somehow ended up being the court reporter, investigator, forensic scientist, expert witness on constitutional law, prosecutor and judge.
But what can I say except that only in a democracy these things can happen.
why dont you give this advice to tony astaphan
Well Done PM Keep you head high and them see you shine.
Brisbane needs to know his position…go run your failing business brisi-mart
Mr brisbane i am not on no side i am just for my country but i see is that you keep repeating your self so much on that staement it is just not making no scence at all.What i can say to you sir with all due respect to you please go spend more time in your business before the same ste of people going around with you laugh at you tommorow.
bye and have a good week!!!!!!!
by my studies and readings i have come to the assumption that mr skerrit jus like i have,,, is skilled or trained in the ‘ART OF WAR’ and ‘THE ART OF SEDUCTION” and also know the principles of the 48 LAWS OF POWER”,,,, he is acting on the advice of his lawyer,,,,
Who the hell this mad man think he is that the PM should come to respond to all his media-maniatic statements. Man get a hold of yourself!! Nobody elected or selected you to represent their interest!!! You tooo forward!!!!!!!
Worry about if the man too forward and not worry if is you that too backward. Nowhere in the world does the government not heed the interests of its people. when the people ask the government should answer. what would you like a no questions asked policy in Parliament? hmp well vibes yourself all the way to communism.
dam fool i hope that u wil be able to represent your intrest when the time is right bunch of retarded get to the poit.not the messanger.
No offense, but that’s the reason our elected officials has no desire to be accountable to us. This has always been the case in Dominica. Vibes! honestly think about your response before hand. (make a case why you think what the PM is doing is valid)This is a citizen of Dominica with the same rights as you. If you choose not to want detail that’s your choice but Mr Brisbane choices to express his concerns. It may not be valid to me or you but it is to him and as a good citizen we need to learn to respect each other.
he is fighting for the interest on your children (if you have any) your damn fool. Take note of Egypt.
I know wi vibes.To me right now DOMINICA to DEMOCRATIC eh.All BOOTS aself[thousands]doing is watching.
Very good vibes!!!!
This man/woman called vibes is quite clearly an accomplished illiterate who does not understand what is going on around him…FORGIVE HIM PLEASE PEOPLE!!!!