Tony Astaphan rubbishes alleged confession of hitman

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Senior Counsel Anthony Astaphan is describing a recent confession by Denny Shillingford about an early fire bombing at the house of a former magistrate as another political scheme organised to mislead the people of Dominica.

Shillingford confessed that he was paid in part to conduct the bombing on the home of Glenworth Emmanuel on Christmas morning. He said he is coming clean because the organizers did not stick to their end of the bargain.

Shillingford, who is currently at the State prison for another offence, said he was not paid enough to conduct such a crime.

“I went in and I spread the gas all in the kitchen, all on the cylinder. I almost even burn myself …” Shillingford told journalist Mat Peltier in an interview.

Shillingford said he was paid $400 “but after I realized who it was and whose home it was and I understand what was really happening I proposed US$40,000. He said he would give it to me… up till now”.

Meantime Astaphan said Shillingford’s confession feels like Dejavu. He said the entire confession was concocted by several individuals opposing the Roosevelt Skerrit-led administration.

“In the early 1990’s it was Edison James who said he had a tape recording of Gonzales making a confession that the former deceased Prime Minister Eugenia Charles had bugged the offices of the United Workers Party. Edison James said he had concrete information on the matter. Several years later it’s others…” he said.

Astaphan said the individual in question is notorious and his word should not be taken seriously.

“Dominicans need to know who Denny Shillingford is. He has over 50 criminal convictions. He has a long record stretching from Capuchin to Scotts Head of criminal convictions and jail time. He was recently sentenced to four years in prison. He has a notorious reputation as a criminal and someone involved in criminal activities,” he said.

Meantime police chief Cyril Carrette said investigations into the December 25 fire bombing is ongoing. He said all efforts are being made to ensure that this matter comes to closure.

Carrette also said that information given to the police by the individual currently serving time at the state prison on another matter is conflicting.

The police chief has also refuted claims by the public of its involvement in protecting an individual believed to be an accomplice in the criminal act.

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132 Comments

  1. Mystic71
    June 24, 2011

    The Isdore/Emmanuel case is the smoking gun to the possible wealth of the Prime Minster and others obtained by nefarious dealings and corruption.It is the money laundering that is trying to be covered.Tony Astaphan the same man who was a mouth piece for previous Administration,will do anything,say anything to deflect the truth.This is such a ticking bomb,that they are scrambeling to keep the public from the truth.This young man is just a small pawn used to carry out the dirty work for the powers that be.Their intentions were either to scare or more malaciously to get rid of the Elder Counselman Emmanuel.Whatever you think of Lennox Linton or whatever his motives or agendas are,he has done Dominica a tremendous service,because we would not have known of so much corruption,nepotism,disregard for the law and citizenry.We in Dominica are very ignorant of the truth and instead of dissecting the message or connecting the dots by following the money trail,we attack the messenger.Party politics is divisive and destructive.Only when we are united,not just in speech but in one accord,then can we truly be on the next level.

  2. albert
    June 22, 2011

    do u all believe denny when he confess entering (seco)house?

    • Cerberus
      June 22, 2011

      Albert, it is irrelevant what we do or don’t believe.It is the duty of the the police to ascertain the facts of this case and act upon them.

    • unknown
      September 19, 2011

      You stay there wat denny said is really tru asnd he was not alone it have someone else so you stay there and think because they in jail they dnt got head on their body. They took dem out of the prison that night to let them do the crime. Is stupid all u dominicans stupid. All you need to open all you eyes. When all do open it it will b to late all you will b eatin rocks on the road after the government distroy us

  3. Mystic71
    June 21, 2011

    One has to be very naive to believe everything Tony Astaphan is saying.This troubled young man was picked to carry such a deed because of his background of criminal activity.First he would be gullible to do it because money was promised.Secondly,if caught or spills the beans,then he would be discredited because of his long history of crimes.Dominicans should wake up,as this is an alarming turn of events.The truth is never at the surface.There are half truthes and lies mingled together to confuse the suspecting public.There are men in position of power who are behind this and frankly unless some key figure within that clique of high power blow the whistle,then Dominica is just going to be raped and toyed with.The sad thing is that many dominicans cannot or don;t want to see the truth.Too many are turning a blind eye because they are given handouts or favours.In time to come every rope has its end.

  4. Obama Friend
    June 21, 2011

    I begging president Obama to extradite all Earls from Dominica. We will select those we want for prosecution- albeit attempted murder , money laundering and embezzlement for gambling purpose. As soon as we select the Earls that we want we will release all the other Earls and allow them to return to their life in America . Please President Obama pretty pretty please.

  5. Wyas Mango tree
    June 21, 2011

    The Villa (holy grail)cover up seem to be coming full circle. The truth is like a gremlin you pour water on it and it proliferates. Grant the Blaircourt dude, Isidore the executioner and facilitator. One half of the circle. The cover up sector- How does the government , PM and minister of defense get so deeply concerned and entrenched in a Denny Shillingford episode? Protection of the Holy Grail(Villas)!!!!!! All details lead to the right back to the massive cover up of money laundering, Villa ownership concealment, land deals and land ownership concealment.

    Notice that as soon as the Josh Shaw article hit the papers Tony not only went into cover up and attack mode but he also mentioned the pending case involving Josh Shaw. Shortly thereafter the police arrested Denny and his case which was in waiting for the last 3 years was called immediately and the Denny was sent to the stockfarm university where he is awaiting his fate.
    If Denny make it through this 4 year sentence the police have another charge waiting for him – guess what it is ? Breaking and entering Grants property with the intension to sell the stolen goods and items .

  6. Vielle case
    June 21, 2011

    Denny said there was a blue car Tony said there was no blue car involved.What car was the real color of the car Tony?

  7. Tom Bruce
    June 21, 2011

    There is a story that when he came on hard times in his sruggle to the top, Tony went to the devil to ask for a deal. He said to the devil: “I’ve fallen on hard times and I really need some cash right now. I would like to sell my soul to you”. The devil replied: “Again!!!!”.

  8. DPM
    June 21, 2011

    Tony seems to know too much about this investigation. I guess he is interfering to undermine the work of the already INCOMPETENT police force. Tony who are you hiding? You should be called in for questioning. Oh I forget, you are the Prime Minister of DA, my bad.

  9. long thing
    June 21, 2011

    Woy yo bwile yo bwile yo bwile yo bwile
    Woy yo bwile yo bwile cay mano

    What is interesting is that as soon as the confession was made known to the public the police was ordered to go arrest Denny Shillingford for a case that was pending three years ago. They hastily proceeded with the case and sentence Denny to 4 years incarceration. Wow Wow Wow. That is all I can say. If the behavior of the authority is not one of desperation then what is desperation.
    Denny has become a national treasure – you play with dogs you get fleas. Now the ultimate plan was to hire a foreign hit man but desperation drove Grant to a an unprofessional criminal with no scruples. Just imagine Denny was all over the place selling Grant stuff which he took from grant’s house. Denny actually confessed that he broke and open grants house on two occasions just to recover the payment he was promised. The man is prepared to incriminate himself by all means and yet the police refuse to take his confession seriously.
    Like Wilshire Isidore should be seating in the rest up for 12-24 hours under going serious interrogation. Alas this case had already been dead on arrival – Earl is a US citizen and it will not be very easy to have him extradited

  10. Unlooker
    June 21, 2011

    The circumstances surrounding this fire makes this case a slam dunk for even the most inexperienced criminal investigator. A genuine criminal Investigation of this matter should pursue the information provided by Danny until the bottom of the confession basket fails. The total collapse of the confession basket would indicate that it is time to pursue new leads but keep Danny’s confession on the back burner (keep it warm). Why? Because criminals more often than not have some information about criminal activities whether these activities are directly or indirectly related to the case in focus. Danny is a seasoned criminal and seasoned nonprofessional criminals by nature are not disciplined there will be inconsistencies in everything that they do and there will be inconsistencies even when they are being truthful. Even in attempting to tell the truth a criminal of Danny’s caliber will depict inconsistencies because they try so hard to gain the confidence of the investigator. To them it’s an investment and a proof of credibility for the next their crime. Seen it all.
    I say all this because it behooves me to think that the investigating officers in Dominica would totally discard Danny’s confession simply because there were a few inconsistencies in his confession. Sometimes the little inconsistencies in the motion of the brush is what makes a painter famous. Sometimes the big picture is what matters most particularly when the big picture is the only painting in possession.

  11. Rasta
    June 21, 2011

    Now is the time to put to the test de lie dector that was promised to us by our leader then we would know who to believe Tony or Denny. I would like to remind all that say a criminal cannot speak the truth our leader said no law or constution could not stop him. so what does that make him

  12. June 21, 2011

    there is a new movie is in the makings
    ACT 1:: BURN BURN BURN:
    ACT 2::TONY and a bunch of guys in a big M T house planning something;
    ACT 3:: MIDNITE scene;SLOW procession of vehicle in the nite going up a hill.
    ACT 4:: TONY; in his house pacing back and forth, with a binoculars
    More info to come later stay tuned

  13. Cassandra
    June 21, 2011

    One has to wonder why such an eminent lawyer as Tony Astaphan is so occupied with a little, and by his accounts “discredited” criminal like Danny Shillingford? It sets minds thinking where perhaps they should not dwell:

    – Is Earl Grant, the man implicated by mr. Shillingford in his alleged arson the same person, who incorporate Blaircourt through the offices of Mr. Isidore in 2007?
    – Did Earl Grant quit Dominica after Mr. Shillingford made his statement to the police?
    – If, indeed Mr. Grant is on the run and, as is claimed has no intention of returning to Dominica any time soon, why would he make such a move rather than defend himself vigorously, if he is innocent?

    • Humpty Dumbty
      June 21, 2011

      Tony bobin la en lamerwe mais quo ca ped fil la. You will be left with the Bobin in your hands . I am not sure whether you are capable of embarrassment and shame because you have proven yourself to be of no moral turpitude, a pathological and inveterate liar; A man possed by the desire to make money by selling his sole and integrity.
      The sad thing is as soon as a next government comes in power he will become the mouth piece and Hench man for the next set of crooked politicians. Let us not forget that Tony was a mouth piece for the UWP and the Freedom Party. Somebody need to stop this man. The man does not have any children and so he does not give a rats tail about the future of Dominica and our children. His mantra is to lie, deceive at any cost. To the people out there with children would you like your children to follow in this man’s foot path or to have your children call him a hero?

  14. FORKIT
    June 21, 2011

    look at the dark ring around tony’s eye, it is because he lac’s sleep, water and exercise. tony my friend your family have enough money to live on so you dont have to stay awake concocting ways to defend criminal lawyers and politicians…

    definition of politician: first politician derived from the word politic, so let break down politic as pronounced poly= poli, tick=tic

    poly/poli= more than one
    tick/tic = a blood sucking vampire like creature

    so one can conclude that politicians are A BAND OF BLOOD SUCKING VAMPIRES LIKE MEN WHO LINE THEIR POCKETS AND LEAVE THE MASSES TO SHRIVEL UP AND DIE. lol

  15. Mr. Magoo
    June 21, 2011

    Papa Met, what is dat?

    A man or a lickle jab?

    Dem fellas tormented. Money have dem loco.

    When they die, bury all the money in their coffin with dem to carry to the after life.

    Empty I come, empty I go.

  16. true blue
    June 21, 2011

    Something is missing from this interview..did Denny say who paid or promised to pay him for this?…something missing…This guy needs a phyco evaluation. apparently he doesn’t know of the time for such a crime…anyways find the missing information. we need to bring closure to it, instead of making it a political issue…

    • Traveller
      June 21, 2011

      The tape recording provided all the information that you are asking for . DNO choose not to present these details.However if you allow yourself to be an independent minded person the dots can easily be connected.

    • Puskanie
      June 21, 2011

      Try again Tony

  17. the WHOLE Truth
    June 21, 2011

    If the guy alleges that he got burnt while perpetrating the crime… woldnt it be easy to find out whether he saw a dr for those burns.. or check his arms to tell whether he got burnt?

    • Traveller
      June 21, 2011

      From the taped conversation I got the feeling that the wound from the bvurn was insignificant. Note that this fire happened in december of last year and an slight burn would not be vissible 5 months after.

  18. whatever
    June 21, 2011

    or even Uncle Fester in the Adams Family???

  19. They MAD
    June 21, 2011

    What a bunch of crap from Astaphan once again. Tony believes that Dominicans as so gullible, he believes that because alot of them have drank up alot of his lies and trickery in the past, that he can come ONCE AGAIN and insult people intelligence.

    It is because of this same criminal record that the guy was approached to assist in yet another crime. It is obvious. So highlighting the man’s criminal record actually helps to make the point that the confession is true.

    Every time this man speaks, he think he is helping the DLP, but he is inflicting more and more damage. The people’s eyes are opening more and more Tony.

    Your days of attempted to fool people with your rubbish are numbered. You are sounding more and more ridiculous because you have too much on your plate to defend.

    Sir, you better brace yourself because there is much more to defend. All story coming outside soon.

    THAT YOU HEAR WE!

    • real sin
      June 21, 2011

      dem man just think they smart talking about the man is a hard core criminal if there is a crime u want done who better than someone who has experience why do u think there are hit men who better dan danny shilling the man empty the house of earl grant so why earl grant no pressing charges for vandalising of his home answer that question tony a man empty your house and you still overseas earl grant owner of tri-point so who running the business now i shame is dominica i from dominica people too fullish holding there political party by there heart

  20. Eagle-Eye
    June 21, 2011

    Tony will inject himself in the debate to create a distraction from the real crime and criminals. Why can’t Dominicans see through this clown’s antiques? He is deliberately doing it for attention and to remove focus on anyone else.

    Tony if you are so sure Denny didn’t do the act then it bears to reason that YOU TONY ASTAPHANS KNOWS EXACTLY WHOM, WHEN, WHY, HOW THE PLOT WAS CONCIEVED AND EXECUTED! What a demented and tormented soul

  21. Laborite
    June 21, 2011

    Tony, who did the firing bombing of the senior citizens?
    If you are so convinced that Denny Shillingford did not do it, then you know who else did it.
    Tony as a laborite long before you, you bring shame to the Labour Party. Stop insulting the intelligence of Black People.
    Your tactic of blaming UWP is exhausted many of us are no lovers of UWP.

  22. loco
    June 21, 2011

    what happen to penguin?
    why he don’t go look for batman ion gothlam leave dominica alone!!!

  23. 1 word Utter Rubbish
    June 21, 2011

    First, the public needs to understand that when the dust settles there will be only one victim Denny Shillingford. This matter have from it’s inception being tried in the court of public openion and persons on both sides have used it to make mileage to sway public sentiments. The general public needs to take a step back and ask themselves one question; who would most likely be contracted to perform such a crime? Would it be someone with a clean criminal record or one with the propensity to be involved in criminal acts? I think the later may be more possible and it is analogous to persons who are sick going to Pharmacies for drugs or one of a crack head sole purpose is to get the next high and so on you can insert your own ideas. Therefore, Denny’s convictions makes high a better condidate to perform such a crime. While the case needs to be tried in court it leaves a lot to ones imagination when the information is making the rounds in every facet of our society and the world at large which cannot be good for Dominica’s public relations to prospective tourists. Tourism is too fragile for our country to be playing fire like this case after case. My fear is that we have not come to terms that we are in a global village and image is everything for a person planning a trip. In fact all one has to do is search in Google to find information about any country. Finally, please people cool heads need to prevail and let us stop trying these cases in public and allow the Judicial system to restore it’s credibility.

    • Porssie Massive
      June 21, 2011

      The judicial system is obviously not working and when that happens chaos ensues. There comes a time when the people will decide enough is enough.

  24. L'esprit Poule
    June 20, 2011

    Tony, let me wrap my feeble mind around dat (il)logic a while: De man have a criminal record as long as the length of DA; therefore he could not have been entrusted to commit a criminal act…is not like he is a distinguished lawyer an all… :wink: lol

  25. A Observer
    June 20, 2011

    Toney is just doing his job, he is a lawyer who happen to be working for politicians, thats all, leave the poor man alone, blame the ones who hired him.

    • Cerberus
      June 21, 2011

      Don’t you wan to give Mr. Astaphan any credit? Your statement implies that he is devoid of a conscience and is “for hire” to defend any cause provided the price is right.

      • A Observer
        June 22, 2011

        well, thats what lawyers do. what do you think we learn at law school.

  26. littleboy
    June 20, 2011

    As a concerned citizen I am very disturbed by what is happening in Dominica and the level of dirty politics by people who continue to put party politics before country. I have now found myself in a position where I don’t trust the government, opposition, the police, the judicial system, and yes, the church. Who is speaking the truth? Your guess is as good as mine.
    Concerning this confession, I don’t understand why Mr. Shillingford made his confession to the Investigative officer in the presence of Mr. Linton. and Matt of Q95 and his Lawyer, Mr. Bruney. Why was the nation station, DBS radio or Marpin and other journalists not present? Just sounds iffy to me. Right on the other hand, this young man doen not sound like a person with any mental disorder. He sounded intellgent and I am sure he knows what could become of his future if found guilty. Why would he further risk his life even if he has over 50 conviction from capuchin to Scotts head? My take is, if he made such a confession where he gave the name of the other person involved, color of car used, time of the fire etc. the police commissioner must stop playing politics and do his job. he needs to act on every piece of information he receives and try to connect dots. Unless he does that, we will never get to know who burnt the man’s house.

  27. Simon Templar
    June 20, 2011

    If wishes were horses beggars would ride.

    This guy has little credibility. What exactly would anyone gain from burning ‘You Follow’ house?

    There is a history with the UWP guys, a track record that shows that they will lie to get at any government. Many of you refuse to look at the facts and at history. Bug Ah Buggin…just gimme D Ice tea an a Oreo Cookie…

    The guy is in prison and he is given the benefit of the doubt because his accusations are made against your political opponents. This man, this convicted criminal should be taken at his word, because his track record in one of exemplary behavior by a citizen.

    Tony Astaphan has made these UWP guys look foolish. Lennox Linton is a mouthpiece for his party and Tony should not speak for Labour.

    Honestly speaking you guys have to stop it, cause some comments make me laugh too much.

  28. vip
    June 20, 2011

    your sins will find you out.your conscience will either free you or condemn you.Alot of people that walking mad on the road or going mad is their conscience that tormenting them.These wicked men will die with their balls in their mouth in alot of agony and suffering and will not be able to enjoy the money.

  29. waw
    June 20, 2011

    Real possi my question to you and please answer me, if the guy is lieing how he know what color car the guy had, what color was the containerof gas, and why was he in side the guy house selling out everything an nobody not even the police stopped hm, i prayd that some dominicans rally start to face the truth and help to bring back our little country where it oce was Skerrit musg go and he will go by force

  30. Anonymous
    June 20, 2011

    Come on Tony!!!

  31. ?????
    June 20, 2011

    Dominica is in a cesspool of corruption…!!!! OH LORD HELP US !!!!
    WHAT HAPPEN IN DARKNESS IS BROUGHT TO LIGHT BY DENNY HIMSELF…Who were the accomplices? Tony does not want us to know !!!!!

  32. %
    June 20, 2011

    If i am to believe one person i will believe Denny Shillingford and not, i repeat not Tony.. Is tony the Prime Minister of Dominica? THIS IS REALLY TNE NEXT LEVEL IN OUR FACES !!!!

  33. No Hogwash
    June 20, 2011

    @ Real Possie- You believe Tony right? I don’t Tony is a damn liar, this man needs to be dealt with. I will never ever believe a thing that comes from this penguin’s beak! Never ever!I believe Danny over Tony, I heard the confession with my own two ears, and nobody can make up that story.. Who else would somebody with evils minds like these gangsters would hire to do a hit?The bishop? Despite what I think of him, I don’t think he would be a candidate, they would hire somebody like Danny for Tony to do exactly what he is doing dehumanize and demonize him.

    Apparently … could no get a foreigner as he was instructed by the boss man to do, so he went with what he had. Why did … runaway? The police had the confession BEFORE he an away? Did they assist him? Tip him? Boy I tell all you, what is going on in Dominica there is no joke, ad there are still some idiotic apologist who will continue to condone the evil! Shame! Shame!

    Why would someone implicate himself in a serious crime like that?? Why?

    • FORKIT
      June 21, 2011

      i understand why real posse believe tony, this is because possie is the most crime riden place in dominica.. theft daily, prostitution, murder, drug smuggling, money laundering, human trafficking, organised crime, getting money under false pretense.

      work there and i am afraid to go out at nights.. THEIR MOTO THERE IS TO GET RICH AT ANY COST DOH CARE WHO GET HEARD,

  34. Concerned Dominican
    June 20, 2011

    I doh if Denny was involved or not; all I know was the long arm of the LABOR PARTY was involved directly or indirectly, PERIOD!…

    Too Much Roro In this Small Country!

  35. matthew groll
    June 20, 2011

    tony your day is coming denny is telling the truth … but no man is powerful like god.your day is drawing near penguine.

  36. Anonymous
    June 20, 2011

    Let it be known to all that anyone that is convicted and is serving time cannot give evidence in a court of law.

    • FORKIT
      June 21, 2011

      WAS THAT CASE RUSHED SO HE COULD BE PLACED BEHIND BARS TO STALL THE PROCESS?

      • Domerican
        June 21, 2011

        I believe so.

  37. Free Thinker
    June 20, 2011

    I am very sad to see what Dominica has come to – The moral decay is alarming! Tony will be the downfall of this DLP government from top to bottom.Watch you will see! God is watching us!

    • Truth, Love, Peace
      June 20, 2011

      @ Free Thinker. It is exactly what you are a free thinker, too free and that is the problem with you. You must think before you speak and write.
      Please do not bring God into this.
      You are accusing and criticizing others with no concrete evidence. This is a grave offence.
      God knows their hearts and He knows yours too. I hope you are a holy person, free of imperfections. On the other hand there are no perfect people on this earth.
      Tony is doing his job. Allow him to do it and to comment just as you expect of others.
      A habitual criminal with 50 criminal records or more is not trustworthy. He cannot be believed. If he thinks that he should be believed, let him show proof.
      Allow the Police to continue to conduct their investigation an do not come to conclusions.

      • FORKIT
        June 21, 2011

        WHY DO YOU GO BY TRUTH, LOVE AND PEACE. DO YOU KNOW THAT YOU HAVE TO PUT GOD IN EVERYTHING.
        STOP DEFENDING CRIME AND CRIMINAL BEHAVIOUR IN HIGH PLACES

      • REASONING
        June 21, 2011

        So called truth,love,peace.When will u start standing for righteousness?When people like u is so embroiled in wrong doings,the first defense is always no one is perfect,which is a very weak defense.I am not perfect so i should start doing harm to u,should i?Awaiting a reply.

      • Ratataa
        June 21, 2011

        You Truth Love and Peace is such an idiot. A … hypocrite. You are annoying – no different than a yenyyen( boomboom fly)

  38. Sout Man
    June 20, 2011

    A confession? Is this guy aware that he faces serious charges of arson, two attempted murder charges and attempted murder of a member of the judiciary? These crimes must be investigated thoroughly and let the chips fall where they may. No matter who the criminals are, they must be put away for a long, long , I mean, long time.

    Obviously, he was a participant and a witness since he was allegedly paid by others. The police is duty bound to collect the evidence, charge the criminals and let the judge and jury decide their fate. This is not a matter to be tried in public. Whoever is guilty of the crime, let them do the time.

    Now for a little bef: Boy, this guy is dangerous. He was willing to execute two senior citizens for $400.00. Ka mem, ka mem.
    He could not have planned it himself. He had nothing to gain, but the money. Would he incriminate himself just to put someone else in trouble? He was not given a plea deal and he has already put all his cards on the table! Does the police have a video copy and a signed copy of the confession? This is serious business. Justice must prevail even if we have to seek outside investigative help; Re: finger printing; lie detector, extradition, etc.

  39. ?
    June 20, 2011

    Arrest that penguin.

    • youth
      June 20, 2011

      d boi really lookin lik one wi
      lol bad bad

      • gifted
        June 20, 2011

        no contest amigo, penguins prettier than bats

      • gifted
        June 20, 2011

        no contest. penguins are prettier than bats

    • dominican
      June 20, 2011

      and what bird specie shall i clasify you when i call the cops?

      • wisey
        June 20, 2011

        perhaps a certain type of discontented bat

      • ?
        June 21, 2011

        One that can spell lol. Sac-sot.

    • gifted
      June 20, 2011

      and what specie should i tell the cops to you are. maybe a discontented bat

  40. Traveller
    June 20, 2011

    Lennox Can you guys post the tape on you tube so all can hear. We know that the case is going to be swept under the carpet anyway so to heck let everybody know who the real criminals are – not Danny, not me but those we hold in high esteem. Those who conviniently make mistakes on land taxes , those who conceal evidence to protect criminals etc.

  41. petty issue
    June 20, 2011

    LABOUR POWER!!! NOW N FOREVER!!! WWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOSSSSSSSSSSSSSSHHHHHHH..DIE NUH LOL LOL..SUM PPL NEED TO JUS LAY LOW N “HUSH THEIR MOUTH!!!!” UWPWEE N FREEDOM D.E.D…HAHAHAHAHAHA…LAAAAAAAAAAABBBBBBBBBOOOOOUURRRRRRR PPPPPPPPPPPPOOOOOOOOOWWWWWWWWWWEEEEEEEERRRRRRRR..U CYA KEEP A GOOD MAN DOWN I SAY…NOW HURT I DOE CARE!!! :lol: :lol: :lol: :arrow: :arrow: :arrow: :twisted: :twisted: :twisted:

    • Anonymous
      June 20, 2011

      You must have really come from the gutter.

      • Anonymous
        June 21, 2011

        I’M FROM DA GUTTER BUT U CUM FROM TRASH…GUTTER ALWAYS HAVE RUNNING WATER BUT U KNO WAT DEY DO WITH TRASH??? DISPOSE OF IT…AND WHO SAY I CAN’T SPEAK PROPER ENGLISH HAHAHAHAHAHA U GUYS R KILLIN MY ASS RIGHT NOW…AGAIN LABOUR POWEEEEEEEEEERRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR…NOW CONTINUE TO DIE…SEE IF I CARE

      • Anonymous
        June 21, 2011

        U MUST HAVE CUM FROM LABASS..LMFAO :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

    • Anonymous
      June 20, 2011

      Dominicans patios peolple to stupid. Had dominicans been able to speak like the other english speaking caribbean they would not be so dumb. I am an Antiguan and now I see the reasons why dominica is so underdeveloped. Dominicans are not sure what they are they dont have identity. This is why they have to bang water to go wuck a people place, when dem ha foreign man sucking up their country

      • Papa Dom
        June 21, 2011

        Correction my dear friend! Dominicans are known the world over as having the best command of the english language in the caribbean and your writing has just confirmed that fact.

      • Skye
        June 21, 2011

        The amount of foreign man that suck your country,DA haven’t reached that level yet and never will.You forget a few years ago you folks couldnot venture into certain places in
        Wadadlee,that kind of shit will never happen in DA we will fight if necessary because this moutainous piece of land is the only place in the world NOBODY can tell us we bang water to come.

        So know your place saty Compawazon

      • politbureau
        June 21, 2011

        is that the enlish speaking you make reference to?

      • DPM
        June 21, 2011

        “This is why they have to bang water to go wuck a people place, when dem ha foreign man sucking up their country.” YOU CALL THAT PROPER ENGLISH. I CAN SEE YOU THIRSTY CHICK. HERE, HAVE SOME OF OUR FRESH, PURE WATER THAT MIGHT HELP. THAT SALAY WATER IN ANTIGUA IS DOING A NUMBER ON YOU.

      • Anonymous
        June 21, 2011

        Dominica WEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!Yes !!!

    • grand pa
      June 20, 2011

      These are the kind of idiots that Tony appeal too. sadly we still have alot of people like petty Issue in Dominica- scum of the earth, ignorant and stupid , dumb as a door knob

  42. Me
    June 20, 2011

    Tony, Tony, Tony.

  43. Papa Bwa
    June 20, 2011

    I know for a fact Denny Confessing Living a life of regrets .Its no scam . The walls of the untouchables are on slippery grounds .Only time will tell.Jail wasnt made for the paros and Zafan Malaway.

  44. Just Me
    June 20, 2011

    Nonesense: “I went in and I spread the gas all in the kitchen”????
    In the DNO pictures, the white table cloth that was on the table in the kitchen did not even scorch. It remained as white and pretty as ever. The cloth on the iron table was still hanging on it. In the kitchen on the counter that was under the window near to the vehicle got burned a bit. This is nonesense!

    • Anonymous
      June 20, 2011

      you are thinking. entry was never made

  45. brownsugar
    June 20, 2011

    Is it not ironic that Tony is coming on the air to speak about someone so small with such a big criminal record?Wow…ironic that he is so vhemently accusing such a criminal…he has something to do with this crime that is all i have to say fire burn the puppet master them!!what he think Dominicans stupid is about time we revolt like the african decendants that we are!!!

    • Truth, Love, Peace
      June 20, 2011

      Brownsugar, Peace Perfect Peace. Let there be no uprising. Are Dominicans or some of you warmongers?
      So we are all African descendants. We also have white blood in us. The majority of us, if not all of us are of a mixed race.
      Some of us love peace and strive for it. We will not initiate a revolt nor encourage it nor participate in it.
      Let this matter and time take its course. The truth will come out sooner or later. The truth must prevail and in the end it will. Be hopeful. Leave it all in the hands of God.
      The criminal is implicating himself. Whether he is telling the truth, only God knows but I would not trust this criminal. I hope he is not under the influence of illegal drugs or some other substance.

  46. Guiltiness rests....
    June 20, 2011

    Bob Marley sang, years ago, ” GUILTINESS RESTS ON THEIR CONSCIENCE, Oh Yeahhhhhhhh.” Remember the popular saying also, ” A Guilty Conscience needs no accuser.”

    Dominicans is that what you all wish for yourselves, your children, your children children, neighbour, family, friends? The attempted assassination/firebombing/Arson of elders like GON Emanuel and his dear wife is slowly UNFOLDING right in front of all of us. Many hypocritically shed crocodiles tears about increases in crime and violence and how they are so concerned, yet support those in ‘High Places”High Repute people’ who do are involved in or facilitate criminal acts against the Constitution and laws of the land.

    Dominicans are putting the jigsaw pieces of that FIREBOMBING attempted assassination of Emanuel together. The CONNECTIONS are Plain to see. The Confession is frightening. It forces Dominicans to see graphically the heinous nature of that criminal act. Dominicans are understanding the PURPOSE for such big time criminal act. Dominicans have realized who would be behind such barbarity.

    Dominicans have heard the confession of the alleged culprit mention names involved in the planning and facilitation of the execution of the crime But protection, protection, protection by a corrupt system. Some are immune from justice. Dominicans know why the other person mentioned was allowed to be out of State.

    Dominicans know WHY members of the ruling DLP Govt. are on the radio, Skerrit et. al. with their Legal Adviser representing another Lawyer in the case vs. Emanuel, all TAKING IN FRONT in DEFENSE of something. Dominicans suspect that and express their opinions that the investigations are at a Go slow and are skeptical about the pace and outcome.

    Wasn’t the Lawyer Isidore supposed to be arrested recently by virtue of a warrant issued and sent to the police by the Chief Magistrate of the court. What happened? Play your jigsaw puzzle, make your connections and look at the BIG PICTURE of that attempted assassination. Check the LINKSSSSSSSSS.

  47. freedom always
    June 20, 2011

    TONY WHY ARE YOU DOING THIS,I USE TO BELIEVE YOU BEFORE BUT NOW THIS IS GOING TOO FAR.YOU SHOULD BE GLAD THAT SOMEONE HAS CONFESS SO WE CAN SEE JUSTICE PREVAIL,YOU AS A SENOIR CONSELLOR COMING OUT AND SAY THIS NONSENSE(WHAT IF HE IS REALLY TELLING THE TRUTH WHICH I THINK HE IS)YOU ARE JUST SHOWING THE WORLD HOW FOOLISH OUR JUSTICE SYSTEM IS WHERE BIG PARTY SURPORTS CANT BE TOUCH
    GOD SEE ALL AND KNOWS ALL
    99 days for the thief one day for the police

  48. Anonymous
    June 20, 2011

    Tony your face is desperate boy. What else will you say. So now you implicating the PM in your shit now Tony. You always calling people name and when they talk …now lie. What does Roosevelt Skerrit have to do with Mano and fire bombing, why are you saying is people trying to get to Skerrit, skerrit has nothing to do with Mano issue, as far as we all know is Mano and his ex partner. Are you telling us something new Tony, that Skerrit is in all this mess with Mano and his Ex partner. Is the same thing about Tony Astaphans, everytime he speaks, more information is available for the COPS.

    • June 20, 2011

      Tony spoke his client Isidore to take the trip to the police station because Tony believed that he could be of help with the police why would Tony have those thoughts are some of the information that the police gathered implicate Isidore I still trying to understand that move It doesnt seem that any of these guys can think for themselves what sort of ministers do we have in cabinet no wonder Skeritt is runing the Island with his so call .
      Tony Tony have to go look at the many face he is a monster and the downfall of my beautifll Dominica.

  49. Puskanie
    June 20, 2011

    Time TONY time!

    • gifted
      June 20, 2011

      hope you serve yours in stocky

  50. linky
    June 20, 2011

    is just a matter of time will deal with u acordingly u think that u are in control o something but u time will soon come ‘u dirty arab

    • June 20, 2011

      you know son you must calm down and stop disrespecting people. A preacher once said that anger and bitterness is of the devil. try being a gentleman for once ok sir. god bless

      • linky
        June 21, 2011

        u all just being hepocrital don’t stand up and fight for you all country and think that someone eles willn do it for u all everyone is coming here and do what they want and the only advice u all have for me is calm down’ bezaar.

    • gifted
      June 20, 2011

      you need help brethen. stop calling people names. bleesings

    • patriot
      June 22, 2011

      i hope you were standing up for your country during 1979 revolution and the uwp bugging conspiracy led by chenfield james

  51. Vulcanoe
    June 20, 2011

    To all Christians pastors, priests , pray for this young man’s protection while he is in prison. Don’t be surprised that something terrible happens to him while he is in state custody. If the Mr Emmanuel fire was coincidental according to Tony the eventual demise of Danny shillingford while imprisoned could easily be labeled situational.

  52. possie blast
    June 20, 2011

    Now he looking like penquin, tony stop using our good prime minister to do yur arabic acts, boowoy, you will die like a crab

    • June 20, 2011

      you should first look at your self and pray to the good lord for love. no need for that kind of behaviour and name calling. peace be with you

    • Humpty Dumbty
      June 21, 2011

      Bad don’t follow good my friend. Tony is forever on the defense simply because he is fighting to protect the secretes and misconduct of the your so call good PM.

  53. Liar
    June 20, 2011

    How do you know when this man is lying? When his lips are moving.

  54. simple mind
    June 20, 2011

    Tony;you led the ALP to its downfall,so will it be with the DLP.I’m sure you have a copy of the report of the Royal Commission of Inquiry into The Medical Benefits Scheme Antigua& Barbuda.Please read the quote at the bottom of cover page.”O what a tangled web we weave,when first we practice to deceive”.

  55. Ghandi
    June 20, 2011

    Wow Dominica is in some serious Sh*****t. Tony keep digging that hole while he is standing in that hole. Tony is that your next best excuse for you client. Do you really think that we are fools or all labor part idiots and sycophants. What is obvious to me is that Tony had no idea that there was a taped confession before he came on the radio to discredit Danny and to call out the confessors name even while the police is suppose to be using that information to solve the case. Tony you knew of the confession before the tape was revealed why did you not make the accusation at the time when you so arrogantly and stupidly called out Danny’s name on the radio.

    Tony you are nothing more than an infant book- easily red and anticipated. You are like a desperate , feeble legged boxer using the ropes to hold up you and those who bet on you your game. What is obvious is that you Tony had no idea that there was a taped confession so you have gone from attacking Danny to blaming Lennox and Matt.

    After hearing the confession several questions came to mind; Is everything that the confessor is saying a big fat lie .
    How can a guy make up a story like that so much as to claim that he actually did the crime?

    The fluidity of the confession is amazing – did the confessor fabricate all the details- the rendezvous , the color of the car the cash, the meetings and conversations after the arson?

    It is assinie to believe that Mattt and lennox co narrated this confession from Danny. I guess Matt and Lennox also got him to break and open the middleman’s house in St Joe. One more thing Matt and Lennox also included in the script the part where the middle man ran away from Dominica .

    Mr middleman if you on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn I will send your name to John Walsh of the TV show most wanted criminals.

    • VEX
      June 21, 2011

      NO DO SEND NO ONE GO FOR HIM YOUR DAM SELF DID HE KILL YOU STUPID FOOL YOU CHATING SH** LIKE HE WAS ON BAIL AND HE JUMP AND LEFT DOMINICA YOU SET OFF JACK…..DID HE COMMIT MORE CRIME THAN DENNY CAN YOU EXPLAIN ME MOST WANTED YOUR ….. WHAT THE HELL YOU TALKING THE NEST TIME YOU SEE HIM ON FLAT BUSH APROACH HIM AND MAKE A CITIZEN ARREST DO WAIT TO CALL NO ONE SHOW YOUR SELF FOOOOOOOOOOOOL

      • Ghandi
        June 21, 2011

        Vex the joke is on you. Tell him step out on Flatbush and then we will make the arrest and if you want to join him feel free to come along.
        Donkey he does not have to jump bail to be extradited. So once again we will put him on the most wanted criminal program. I will personally email Jon Walsh.
        Breathe Breathe Breathe , easy easy easy.

    • VEX
      June 21, 2011

      HOPE YOU YOUR SELF IS STRAIGHT IN AMERICA AND NOT JUST HIDING YOU CAN’T COME BACK HOME LET ME GET YOUR ADDRESS FOR ME TO SEND IMMIGRATION TO DEPORT YOUR …. AND LET US SEE WHO IS HIDDING SO WHAT YOU VEX YOU CAN’T MOVE AROUND LIKE HIM LEAVE AMERICA GO AND COME AS HE PLEASE GET A LIFE DUDE ALL OF ALL YOU IS JUST A BAG OF HATERS TODAY HIS NAME IS HEAD LINE HOPE TOMORROW IT WILL NOT BE NONE OF YOUR FAMILY OUR EVEN YOUR OWN CHILD STOP CRYING DOWN SOME ONE ELSE CHILD BECAUSE YOURS MIGHT TURN OUT TO BE WORST LET THE LAW DO THERE JOB

      • Ghandi
        June 21, 2011

        Vex you live in America presumably for long enough and yet you are so ignorant. Do some reading and broaden your mind. Only an idiot who may have recently become a legal resident babble the way you do. Now that you are a legal resident please stay away from food stamps (ROFL)and tell Grant he need to be looking over his shoulders cause the fire monkey is looking for a landing pad my friend and that “Blairecourt” is no longer a secluded area for malfeasance and wild gun slingers. By the way when I would enjoy being on a flight back to Dominica looking at uncle Grant on his way back for questioning and interrogations. Other than that I always look forward to my annual trip to Dominica – something that I’ve done for the last 26 years.
        As an aside Vex or should I say Boowik ,if you need help in traveling to Dominica to take care of Grants affairs I may just consider helping you out with my plethora of travel miles.

      • Gahndi
        June 21, 2011

        By the way VEX I even know when Earl first arrive in the US- disease dad and petitioner’s name. So if you want to be an accessory to a criminal I will also ask the FEDS to lock you up . You better watch your mouth you numb skull.

  56. DEAR TONY ASTAPHANS
    June 20, 2011

    DEAR ANTHONY ASTAPHANS

    I THINK ITS HIGH TIME THAT WE BEGIN to redeploy a sense of sanity into our thinking. As a society we have rightly or wrongly become consumed into a POLITICAL/TALK-SHOW CULTURE and hence whatever is left of our senses is quickly being depleted.

    Tony Astaphans is a well known Political labour Activists for as long as I know myself. He is also one of the leading Constitutional lawyer in the entire commonwealth. He carries his legal and political cap at all times and is not afraid of speaking about the issues and defending his government. We cannot blame him for that. However I am quite ashamed of the trend which is being pursued by some of us anti-government apologetics! We embark upon deliberate untruths and pay absolutely no regard to the facts involved. In Dominica the rule of law must be respected and no manjack is above the law but if you perceive that some wrong doing has been committed then the onus is upon you to prove your case. There is a rebuttable presumption of innocence until guilt is proven. Yet some of us erroneously and mischievously believe that its the other way around and as a direct result its the individual who is accused that have to prove his innocence. The law under which we operate does not say so at all. So let us be sober and let us not continue to advance a cause based on propaganda at the end of the day we are not doing any justice to the situation- a similar posture was adopted in the so called ELECTION PETITION CASES AND IRRESPECTIVE OF ALL THE GLAMOURING THEY DISMISSED THEIR OWN CASE OF BRIBERY ETC ETC ETC!
    Honestly I am of the opinion that there is something violently wrong about this well publicised ARSON CASE. I am of the view it may well have been some fire that could well have been inflamed to suit a particular political agenda with the effect of putting this administration in the baddest of lights.
    When the proverbial dust is settled heads will roll! The uneasiness thats going around may well be evidence of a tremendous distractional cover up but trust me we Dominicans will know the whole truth and nothing but the truth.

    Yours truly

    GLASS HOUSE

    • No Hogwash
      June 20, 2011

      Oh so pathetic! We are not the colony of all you gangsters believe we are. T

    • Porssie Radical
      June 20, 2011

      Tony Astaphans is a well known Political labor Activists for as long as I know myself”- Tony is a leech who suck the blood of the people through the party in power. If you know Tony so well you should also remember that he was once a mouth piece for the UWP government. Must I remind you of the airport land deals that involved 1.2 million dollars in fees. When the Freedom party was in power he was also a mouth piece for them as well. Do you see the trend if not go back to the archives or ask Tony he is very proud of his record.
      “ He is also one of the leading Constitutional lawyer in the entire commonwealth” – What’s a good lawyer? One who works his way through the legal system by holding the dirty laundry of politicians in power as ransom? Do you need the justice system to give you an idea as to who it was that provided directions to staff of the AG to include lawyers working for the AG?.
      “We embark upon deliberate untruths and pay absolutely no regard to the facts involved. In Dominica the rule of law must be respected and no man jack is above the law” – You seem to be living in dream land or are you simply contented with the parade where money talks wherever BS walks? Only DLP benefactors and sycophants are unable to notice that in Dominica Justice is an illusion and the truth is perception. The facts and trends are all there all you need to do is connect the dots. Only the weak depend on the justice system to discern the truth or even right from wrong.
      “ Honestly I am of the opinion that there is something violently wrong about this well publicized ARSON CASE. I am of the view it may well have been some fire that could well have been inflamed to suit a particular political agenda”- As much as I would like to respect your opinion I can’t help but to refer to you as a hypocrite and a shameful intellect. The proverbial dust has already settled and what is now visible is the scrambling of the rogue politicians bent on deceiving gullible and unsuspecting people. The Machiavellian type approach of those who seek to cover up criminal activities by those who serve in high places and the cabals therein.
      In solidarity with your sentiments I also THINK ITS HIGH TIME THAT WE BEGIN to redeploy a sense of sanity into our thinking. We must not allow the truth to linger in the troves of politicians and those who would use money or power to define or hide the truth.

      • DEAR TONY ASTAPHANS
        June 22, 2011

        OBVIOUSLY YOU APPEAR TO BE INTELLECTUALLY DELUSIONAL AND IS IN DIRE NEED OF A BENJAMINIAN INJECTION.
        FACTS ARE STUBBORN THINGS. YOU CLEARLY DON’T HAVE A CLUE OF DOMINICA’S POLITICAL CULTURE OR ITS CIVILIZED MODERN HISTORY. I will attempt not to de-clog your obviously convoluted mind because its not within my forte. However the intelligent readers must be reminded that TONY ASTAPHANS ( BORN BRED DOMINICAN) is doubtlessly a highly respected International Jurist which Dominica and The Caribbean is absolutely proud of his tremendous legal brain and has served many Governments and other organization in the region and beyond. Many lecturers at law schools continue to make glowing reference to his rare genius. While we may choose to defer with him on some of his Political posture but such difference has its polluted roots in self-imposed ignorance,psychiatric deception and blind assism!

        Tony Astaphans is a defender of the rights to free speech but recognises that with this comes responsibility. Its not an unfettered right to say/print as one wishes with absolutely no regard for the reputation and good name etc of others hence DEFAMATION. i DO HOPE THAT DNO DOESNT THINK THAT IT CAN HIDE BEHIND A DISCLAIMER TO SEEK PROTECTION FOR SOME OF THE DEFAMAING COMMENTS THAT HAVE BEEN PUBLISHED VIA THIS MEDIUM AND I DO HOPE THAT THEY SEEK FURTHER LEGAL ADVICE ON THIS CRITICAL MATTER. EVERY COMMENT MADE ( MINE INCLUSIVE ) MUST BE LOOKED AT CRITICALLY BEFORE PUBLICATION.

        The proud Dominican was lead counsel to the Famous GONZALES-BUGGING COMMISION. I NEED NOT SAY WHO CONFESSED TO LIEING AND HAD TO PAY MAMO.

        WHERE WERE YOU IN THE 1980’S WHEN TONY ASTAPHANS WAS IN THE DEEP TRENCHES WITH LABOUR?

        I GUESS YOU ARE SO INNOCENT ABOUT DLP POLITICS——-TONY IS A SEASONED LABOURITE FROM BIRTH AND ALL LABOURITES ARE AWARE OF THIS.

        OH ! YOU SPOKE ABOUT TRENDS WOW ASSESS THE RESULTS OF GENERAL ELECTIONS IN DOMINICA SINCE 1995 AND SEE WHICH PARTY IS ON THE RISE AND WHICH PARTIES ARE ON THE FALL.

        i RECOGNIZE THAT SINCE YOUR DEMISE AT WORK YOU’RE STILL AN ACTIVE MEMBER OF THE DOMINICA SOCIETY FOR UNEMPLOYED PEOPLE AND AS A DIRECT CONSEQUENCE YOU JEALOUSLY BLAME EVERYONE FOR YOU ARROGANCE AND SELF-RIGHTEOUSNESS . i THINK YOU MEAN WELL BUT YOU ARE A SOCIAL MISFIT AND A PSEUDO INTELLECTUAL WHO JUST HAVE TOO MUCH FATHER-TIME ON HIS HAND.

        I WISH YOU VERY WELL AND THE HACKING DEVICE EXPOSES A LOT I NEED NOT SAY MORE

        I AWAIT YOUR PROMPT BRIGHT RESPONSE DNT FORGET MY DIVERGIONAL TRICK DNT FALL FOR IT. BUT IGNORANCE CAN BE AS ASSET YOU KNOW.

        TRY TO GET A JOB D MADAME WANTS DAT IF NOT HORNING MAY INTENSIFY.

        I KNOW YOU !!!!!!

      • Porssie Radicals
        June 22, 2011

        Here we go again Tony is talking about horning. Let the public LOL some ROFL because we all know why he end up at the mad house.” I think I’m going mad”. It wasn’t something you ate when you were a young fella at all, it is your inability to perfform you manly duties that’s when the real horning started.
        I reiterate that Tony is an opportunist a crab living of corrupt politicians for the PIP. Tony was a Freedomite, then a UWP-ite and now a Laborite. Prove me wrong. When Mike and Rosie fought to keep the Labor Party afloat Tony was busy holding on to mamo’s tail. Edison came along and he went into action.
        You will notice that I am independent and I call it as I see it. While everyone is reacting to party politics I focus on the dispicable behavior of an opportunistic and repugnant Tony Astaphan
        With regards to smarts- Tony you are not anywhere close to smart. Smart people just dont do what you do on a daily basis – make an arse of yourself.The vaccilation , the insecurity and the ethnocentric behavior is cause for concern and your family should consider some additional treatment for dementia.

    • Malatete
      June 20, 2011

      This uncannily sounds like coming from the verbose pen Anthony himself!

      • DEAR TONY ASTAPHANS
        June 22, 2011

        stupes!!!!!!!!!!!

        dnt watch your back

        i will speak to your father

    • Dominican New yorker
      June 20, 2011

      guess you did not hear the PM said no constitution can prevent him form being nominated to contest the election in 2009, despite the fact that he was a french man

      • dominican
        June 20, 2011

        so pathetic is your comment :cry:

    • Labor Power
      June 20, 2011

      Truth and justice should never be dictated or depend on which side of the fence one is standing. The opposition bribery case may have been squashed not because of the lack of truth but because of the availability of evidence deemed necessary by the courts. The truth becomes separate and you know that. That takes us to the point of morality and sanity. The truth remains that there was wide spread bribery during the elections and there is no need to deny because the truth is in your heart and the truth was spoken by members of the labor party. Go to you tube and listen to one of Timothy’s presentation.

      We know who is above the law in this country and shall we wait for the courts to lecture us on what is true , honest or deceitful about the deliberate infraction of the constitution of this country as it relates to the illegibility of an electoral candidate for the general election?

      It is the contribution like yours that makes me sick to my stomach. The Xmas day fire is well publicized because of the events and character leading up to the day of the fire. To come up with the theory that the fire was set at Emmanuel’s home to destroy the seating government is the most ridiculous thing I’ve heard. But then again what should I expect from an obvious party dependence.
      Now that there are two theories on this Xmas day fire – which one makes more sense? (1) A fire set at Emmanuel’s house to bring down a the DLP government? Where is the logic- please provide the connection. Be careful you may just be putting your feet in your mouth.
      (2) Theory #2 The rationale behind the confession- that is 1000% more convincing than theory #1. No need to get into the details.

      A honest evaluation will reveal that your opinion is baseless and is merely a means of avoiding the possibility that reality of theory #2 carries all the weight and credibility.

    • no vote
      June 20, 2011

      was that your best shot in this LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOG SA workers gave you to write? well yes. we will never forget UWP AND IT BUGGING DESPERATE ATTEMPT TO KILL EGINIA AND THE FREEDOM PARTY. SAME TRICKS YOU ALL LUNCHING (IN A NEW WAY) ONLY TO SAY ITS NOT ON THE CLOSE LINE. BUT DONT MATTER WHAT YOU ALL TRY YOU ALL MAY SUCK-SEEDS NOT NOT SUCCEED IN GETTING THIS GORVENMENT OUT OF OFFICE. NOT OIN THIS LIFE. WE LOVE TONY JUST LIKE OUR PRIME MINISTER. SO WHAT EVER HE SAYS WE WILL BELEIVE HIM OVER EDISON JAMES AND LONNEX LINTON.

      AND FOR THOSE WHO THINK TONY WILL BRING DOWN THIS GOVERNMENT….LET ME TELL YOU ALL THATS JUST WISHFUL THINKING. EDISON WILL KILL UWP B4 YOU SEE THAT HAPPENS.

      SO TONY BOY SPEAK TONY SPEAK. WE LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOVE YOU AND OUR PRIME MINISTER. YOU ALL ARE COVERED UNDER THE BLOOD OF THE MOST HIGH GOD. CONTINUE THE GOOD WORK TONY. I CANT WAIT TO HEAR YOU ALL TOMORROW

      • Anonymous
        June 20, 2011

        your fool arabs and chinese will tired fool black people lie you all. yolu are the type that will be subject to the wite masters whip.

    • St Joe Balaw Man
      June 20, 2011

      You sound intelligent but yet so stupid. Bob Marley said that “ if I was educated I would have been a fool”.
      Your conspiracy theory makes no sense at all. If Danny was looking for a favor from the legal authorities he would have said so and even more Tony Astaphan would have highlighted that. He didn’t. Had he been paid to set the fire so as to destroy Labor Party government it would be more logical to trade that information for impunity or even to relieve him of the 4 year sentence he is now serving. The fact that the man gave the information without making those demands tells a lot.
      Danny went public because he sensed that his employers were going to turn the rock on him. Obviously Danny is a character and because he was so desperate for his money he happen to express his dissatisfaction with the payment that was promised. A few people knew about his episode and interaction with the direct and indirect employers and so word was beginning to surface. Luckily Matt and Lennox got hold of him quick enough to get the taped confession. Some of us will remember that several months ago a few people made some comments on DNO insinuating that there was word on the street about someone talking about the fire.
      So while Tony and coconspirators were trying to find out who Josh Shaw really is there was already a taped confession on the market. The police should now try to find out where is Danny’s direct employer hiding or are they really making moves to have him extradited.?

    • Porssie Radical
      June 22, 2011

      Here we go again Tony is talking about horning. Let the public LOL some ROFL because we all know why he end up at the mad house.” I think I’m going mad”. It wasn’t something you ate when you were a young fella at all, it is your inability to perfform you manly duties that’s when the real horning started.
      I reiterate that Tony is an opportunist a crab living of corrupt politicians for the PIP. Tony was a Freedomite, then a UWP-ite and now a Laborite. Prove me wrong. When Mike and Rosie fought to keep the Labor Party afloat Tony was busy holding on to mamo’s tail. Edison came along and he went into action.
      You will notice that I am independent and I call it as I see it. While everyone is reacting to party politics I focus on the dispicable behavior of an opportunistic and repugnant Tony Astaphan
      With regards to smarts- Tony you are not anywhere close to smart. Smart people just dont do what you do on a daily basis – make an arse of yourself.The vaccilation , the insecurity and the ethnocentric behavior is cause for concern and your family should consider some additional treatment for dementia.

  57. whatever
    June 20, 2011

    Was Tony auditioning for a role as The penguin?

  58. justice denied
    June 20, 2011

    very soon mr.shillinford will be set free, and while he is free, he is going to be deed. you know what they say, deed man tell no tails. that means geting rid of the evidence. it looks like the mob is in DA.

  59. Anonymous
    June 20, 2011

    It is precisely because of his long criminal record which “stretches from Capuchin to Scots Head” why I believe this guy’s story. You didn’t quite expect the criminals to contract a Bishop or a Monsignor for their nefarious act, did you Tony?

  60. Lougaoo Mem
    June 20, 2011

    What else do you expect from Dominica’s Public Enemy No#1? I’m confident that the honest patriots of the land will soon find out that this man Astaphan has no credibility in the sight of truth to power. He no longer can fool even the dumbest of dumb. Time will tell eh!

  61. No Hogwash
    June 20, 2011

    You can see this man’s soul through his eyes! Tell me what do these eyes tell you? That’s is exactly why a criminal was chosen so that the bigger criminals can discredit and demonize him. Time will tell, time will tell, you can fool some of the people all the time, all of the people some times, but never, never all the people all the time! I cannot wait to see your demise, I hope it will be what you justly deserve.. Time wil tell

    • June 20, 2011

      The real criminals are Dominicans who continue to bad mouth their country to the world. Dominicans need prayer.

      • No Hogwash
        June 20, 2011

        Patriotism is the last refuge of the scoundrel, Dominica is a cest pool, and you talking about
        People bad mouthing Dominica? Just because you are blind and too dependent to see what is going n everybody should be like you and all these mobsters to sink? Massage your brain a little bit,or get a jump start from a jumper cable so that you can think and see what s happening

      • One Love
        June 20, 2011

        8-O such as toni covering up for the million dollar man

    • Peeping Tom
      June 20, 2011

      ” I cannot wait to see your demise, I hope it will be what you justly deserve.. Time wil tell.”

      Tut, tut, tut! So much hatred. So much hate. For what?

      • No Hogwash
        June 20, 2011

        What about the hatred direct at Mr.Shillingford after the criminals used him to do their dirty work and talking all that trash about him, don’t you care about him to? Yeah he is the underdog right? This Tony will sell all you! Defend him still, bloody idiots with your self righteous sanctimonious crap!It seems some of all you will remain brain dead forever!

      • No Hogwash
        June 20, 2011

        Truth be told.. I despise that man for the way he treats us Dominicans, he has no respect for us, and really and truly believe that he is the only person with brains in Dominica and all the rest of us re idiots. While I agree that there many idiots among us, some are right here defending him despite the evil that perpetuates upon the Dominican people, despite the fact that he s bleeding the country dry and depriving you fools of what you are entitled to. The money this man has drained from the treasury could build a state of the art hospital for all.. You people are working against your interest by defending this man and the mobsters in the Government!

      • real possie
        June 20, 2011

        hog wash u guys realy belive mr shillingford something wrong who in their rite mind wld ask this guy to do something like that i will remember all of u all that have so much bad thins to say when the time comes i will call all u guys out.

      • Truth, Love, Peace
        June 20, 2011

        Peeping Tom, never wish anyone harm. It will fall on you and two-fold, even on your family. It is also not a loving Christian act.
        As you wish others, so shall you receive and two-fold. Did you not know that?

      • Humpty Dumbty
        June 21, 2011

        Hope real possie won’t choke on his tongue while waiting to call out people who think that this fire is connected to the secretes and misconduct of government ministers.

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