Too much party politics in Dominica PM Skerrit says

Skerrit said Dominicans must be more nationalistic in their discussions

Prime Minister, Roosevelt Skerrit, has decried what he said is the amount of party politics in Dominica which seems to be permeating every aspect of the Dominican society.

Speaking recently he said Dominicans should be more nationalistic in their discussions on the island.

“I find ladies and gentlemen in this country, it is too much about party politics,” he said. “You go in churches, it’s politics. Now you have people interpreting the bible based on who they support. When our children go to school they are treated based on who the teacher is and who the teacher is supporting.”

He said the same thing happens in government departments and at the hospital.

“You go to a government department, you go to the hospital, people treat you based on who they think you supporting,” he said.

However, Skerrit stated, as Prime Minister, he carries out his function in a manner in which he would like to be treated.

“But I say to people, I always say to people I carry out my functions as Prime Minister of this country and I treat people the way I would like to be treated because no Dominican can tell you, not one Dominican can tell you and I have seen in my office thousands of Dominicans and not one Dominican can tell you that I ever ask them who do you support,” he remarked.

He noted that whenever he sees people, he never asks them of their political affiliation.

“I will ask you where you from, what’s you name, what’s your telephone number,” the Prime Minister stated. “But never have I asked somebody do you support Labour (Dominica Labour Party) or do you support UWP (United Workers Party) and I have helped people who are in need irrespective of who the person is.”

“That is how it should be,” he added.

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92 Comments

  1. April 13, 2017

    Dominica! You guys have created and raised a monster. This man’s time HAS to be up; both him and his opponent ( Linton) have something terrible wrong with their heads. They should go see a shrink.

  2. only time will tell
    April 12, 2017

    time will tell to all of us its like only in Dominica people don’t know whats going on in the world

  3. TRUMP
    April 11, 2017

    Satan correcting sin.

  4. April 11, 2017

    I firmly believe we all know when its time to go . A man run a country for so long and still can’t see what he have done. The people already no rhose lines . What must the people do die with you sir?. This is really hard on a people who only saw you for so long .

  5. April 11, 2017

    Garcon go and get help,u that start that and now it hunting u,you coming and trying to blame?who tell Dominicans that he will not respect its laws and contitution,who is the one deciding who gets assistance because of political affiliation,who is one sending home and victimising public servants because of party politics?among so much more?even ivor and carl nassief has been victimising people working at their institutions because of u,customs and police officers can attest to these statements because it exist at such a high rate their.boy skeritt Dominicans seeing right through you and we waiting patiently for de polls

  6. April 11, 2017

    You are really desperate right now skeritt and desperation is guilt.”its too much about party politics?”man u are the one who started this foolishness ,you are the one who payed DLP supporters to dress in full battle red and made them walk through the peaceful demonstration of UWP,it was you who refused to recognize the laws of this country and even verbally made it known that no law or constitution can prevent u ,it is along with collin McIntyre who refused to give me a job in the Government service because i supported the UWP hence today i am residing in a next country serving its military rather than my country,it is you who has Dominicans standing in line outside the financial building begging you at what u call the red clinic and only those who are labor gets assistance,Roosevelt trust me i know you dealing with dark works but what u dont realize that Dominica is a land of God and he is going to allow you to hsng your ownself which is what u are doing already,u started this .

  7. Let The Truth Be Told - Original
    April 10, 2017

    The PM is correct.
    D/ca, being a small country, I could see why this occurs. However, some people are too interested which Party others support. Furthermore, it is each one’s business who they choose to support. It should not be an issue.
    On the other hand, no one should be made to feel exalted, guilty, superior or inferior because they support a Party over another.
    They should also be matured to know, in discussing politics and the Leaders of the Party, they are free to agree or disagree without turning it into a fighting match.
    No Party member should ask a member of the public who they support. It is downright inappropriate. I hope in future and to keep the peace, all govern themselves accordingly.
    Fellow D/cans, vote for the Party of your choice. Evaluate the good that a Party has done for your country and nationals and plan to do in the future. Based on that, make your decision wisely on whom you feel should be the appropriate PM to lead your country.

  8. UDOHREADYET
    April 10, 2017

    you can see it in the comments the man is RIGHT!

  9. shrewd
    April 10, 2017

    How did you come to this conclusion, is it something recent?. Do you think we should do away with party politics, since its so divisive?. You would have never become PM if not for party politics. Politics is in churches today because you bought the pastors, priest and bishops by giving them money and personal special concessions. You went on to tell your supporters to verbally abuse the opposition even at funeral services, you have not retracted this advice. I don’t think there is too much party politics, if there was, you would not be in power. don’t forget you must go now!!!!!!!!

  10. Roseau River
    April 10, 2017

    A democratic society such as Dominica will always be very political… This is a good thing in a free society. Mr. PM – simply focus on what you can possibly control… helping create employment and increasing opportunities for all.

  11. pydana
    April 10, 2017

    I have never seen skerrit in a blue clothing he uses all other colors and mostly red. what do you call that? don’t do it let me do it. skerritt plays games just like when we were small playing a game and then a person would say, I stop and everybody would stop then the person realizing he can make a move and then be in the lead the person would start the game again because he/she see there was a clear chance to be on top or be in the lead and when you catch up again the person would says I stop. thats skerritt for you. politics is all skerritt do. he eats shit sleep wake up even in bed with his wife politics he playing.but that nonsense must stop. stop making the people of dominica dependant on you skerritt and you know full well that you cannot maintain that life style for ever but you can ruin peoples life for ever making them worthless.you don’t have any shame skerritt. again satan don’t so what else I expect?

  12. Spike
    April 10, 2017

    A politician lamenting the fact that everyone ELSE plays politics is absurd. Obama pursued his most absurd initiatives accusing his opponents of “engaging in politics”–and the church was not immune; his tax man would not grant religious or charitable tax exemption without sometimes knowing who the members were or once even asking what prayers were said. Yes, public servants should serve backers and opponents equally; the alternative is pay-to-play, even if only paying with votes. Mr. Skerrit should not have to talk a lot about it; deal fairly and word gets around by itself.

  13. Who put the spirit
    April 10, 2017

    Tell labourites starting with you Sir Skerrit enough with the red, the campaign over long time. You as Prime Minister never condemned Alix Boyd Knight`s “better red than dead” thats y we have all those deaths in dominica.

  14. Dorian Shillingford
    April 10, 2017

    Right again! But no one is better position to change that than the PM. Begin with better governance.
    Do things in Parliament. Transfer funds to general revenue, put forward a budget with the appropriate allocations to departments and debate it profusely and honestly. Then let the departments deliver on the programs without undue prime ministerial participation. Meet with the opposition leader weekly or monthly. Make it public and share the minutes in the public record.

    Do more to honor democracy and pull the opposition along.
    Then leave the judgment to the people…at election time.

  15. April 10, 2017

    Ask the PM why he took so long to appoint the now principal of the Colihaut Government school? This guy is as clue as what I don’t know.He must not remember the things he says. Does he have dementia.Someone please take him for a check up

  16. knowledgeable
    April 10, 2017

    Skeritt you are one of the most dangerous hurricanes to ever hit Dominica.h

  17. Papa Dom
    April 10, 2017

    Skerrit,do you think before you Speak? Or do you listen to Yourself? There is political interference in every appointment in the public and police services, fact. Remember you said that you could have blocked the appointment of Stanford as a teacher at DSC if you wanted To? You shot yourself in the foot then because in you effort to show how generous you are you succeeded in telling the nation that you have your hand in everything. When dear man, you stop curropting every institution with you crass political maneuvering then and only then will the politics stop. When you stop trying to impose on local government bodies, people whom the people have rejected as chair persons then the politics will stop. When you stop giving money to development committees instead of village councils because the people reject you candidates, then the politics will stop.

  18. Flipside
    April 10, 2017

    Oh, you are just so wonderful (swoon).

  19. The Darkness
    April 10, 2017

    …Awah Skerrit. You cannot be a contributor and now trying to play neutral.

    You behaving like one of those so called “Real House Wives of…”.

    Even though i can agree with your point, the hypocrisy that is spouting from yourself… stinks. Do some self reflection and look past the devil you see in the reflection… if you can.

    UWP, Labour< Freedom… These are the things you closed minded people like talking about… Politics, politics, politics…

  20. Tj
    April 10, 2017

    An apology will be in order Mr. Skeritt to the people of DA for your divisive rule along party lines. Let us start with the behavior of Ms Alice Boyd Knights and fellow labor leaders. Set the example Mr” P.M, since I am not a gluten for punishment I await your to see your behavior

  21. powerful woman of god
    April 10, 2017

    Some dominican are dumb..and there heart are had skerrit do good
    Is bad he do bad is more bad what you all want him to do and ask god pardon for you all. Peeps all countey busy politiiking gassa lets put our anger aside come to gether to make this countey they call pooe but ambitous and god fearing country linton and skerrit put u all hatred and bring positive energy to that country

  22. So Help Me God
    April 10, 2017

    That party thing stinks and hurts Dominica more than anything else. But thanks to Skerrit who implemented it and is still in office because of it because his supporters don’t think issues but politics. Before Skerrit we had the PJ led DLP, OJ, Mamo, Edison led UWP, Rosie and Pierro Dlp but we were never divided and never did we have to wear a party shirt or color to get anything from politicians. We could criticize them in their face and no one cared. Our churches were not divided, our homes, villagers, councils were not divided though we did not always agree politically. For example, after the 2009 elections it is public knowledge that a PAWI pastor from Portsmouth had a RED service for Skerrit where he and members of the church as well as the politicians were dressed in red and everything in the church was decorated in RED. That to me was the beginning of division of the church. But did PAWI or Skerrit ever rebuke him? When we don’t stand for truth we will stand for anything

    • So Help Me God
      April 10, 2017

      The Dominica Roosevelt Skerrit has created is politically painted and dangerous that if a husband is blue and his wife is red the wife could be paid to take care of her husband if that is necessary to cover a DLP secret. In other words, color means more than love even love for God. No wonder Bobbles could careless about putting his faith and faith of others in bad light and chose to go on national radio to lie about villas that he knows nothing about just to protect Skerrit. Dominica is messed up my dear friends by Roosevelt Skerrit. There are many laborites and members of this administration that will criticize Skerrit to me but before they say one thing they have to make sure no one is close to us. In fact DLP ministers have told me how corrupt Skerrit is and according to them he should be jailed for that passport scandal but in public meetings they give the world the impression that UWP id the problem. Ministers and all are afraid of Skerrit and I agree “Too much party politics.”

  23. Noreen
    April 10, 2017

    This man must have had a nightmare, where the devil is poking his a@@
    With a hot stick. He wears a red shirt everywhere he goes.

  24. Doc. Love
    April 10, 2017

    You don’t need to ask a Dominican his preferred political party in order for you to act against the person’s interest. Actions speak louder then words. You have refused to allow Mr. Linton regular use of DBS , GIS and even give space at government headquarters, the financial center, or like the CBI office, in the house allegedly owned by you in Cork Street for him to have an office as parliamentary opposition. You didn’t ask him what party he belonged to, therefore, by saying you don’t ask people about party affiliation is just talk. You just take your actions about what you already know or what your supporters tell you. It has been years Matt has been begging you for an interview on Q95, if politics is not involved, why haven’t you had an interview on this radio station, when compared to the many times you appear on DBS, GIS, Marpin and Kairi. In fact you made a promise to Matt five years ago, to this day you have not appeared, so too, is your advisor, Tony.

  25. FBI Agent
    April 10, 2017

    Mr. Skerrit, when Aliereza Monfared was hiding in Dominica from international authorities did you ever introduce him to Mr. Linton or any member of the UWP, since he was one of our newest national, with a lot of money and loved Dominica so much, according to you and Nanthan? On the flip side did he meet, or was he seen together with friends of the DLP as well as members of the DLP administration? Another question that will help us understand that partisan thing you talking about is the Nissan Path finder Monfared had driving in Dominica. Sir, was the car registered and insured on the name of Linton or any member of the uwp? Was any member of the UWP seen riding or driving Monfared car? On the flip side sir, was the car in question registered as a government car or on the name of a member or friend of the DLP? Was any DLP member and friend seen riding or driving it? Is the car now painted, and who is the new owner? Ur answer to these questions u running from will help us fight politics

  26. only time will tell
    April 10, 2017

    he talks about ever thing but just not talking about all the moneys he keep sucking from Dominicans passports and all the rest but time will tell I have seen more then that and they went down your time /the rest people that not talking about whats going on in D/a is not to FAR

  27. only time will tell
    April 10, 2017

    boy mr know how to work on the DOM-IN-CANS lol loll from the time these boys came into power you have more problem when a gov can get into your family home and put problem what more boy that child always know how to make people feel sorry for him but his time coming

  28. Ibo France
    April 10, 2017

    I partly agree with the PM with the statement that there is too much politics in the country. Politics has pervaded and is having a detrimental effect on every sphere of life in Dominica. No country can truly achieve its fullest potential when political tribalism is so rife. To depoliticize the entire society will take many years and a Herculean effort from especially those with influence. The PM, in my opinion, is bring disingenuous. If he were so concerned about the deleterious effects that partisan politics is having on the country, then why so many attendees, at the town hall meetings, organized by the PEOPLE’S government, choose to wear their brightest RED color clothing? This simple act is a powerful statement. It only serve to perpetuate and widen the political divisions in the community. Bring an end to the “Go to your Minister” policy and lift the level of social and political discourse.

  29. The Thinker
    April 10, 2017

    Is the PM delusional? Can you believe one word that he utters? He is responsible for statements he has made in the past to verbally attack opposition persons.The PM should make full retraction of these statements and resign forthwith.

  30. Anthony Ismael
    April 10, 2017

    Alas, we are in the month of April. It’s once again time for the Dear Leader to complete his psychosocial health assessment and check blood levels to determine how effective his medication has been, in combating his various mental health diagnosis, during the past year.
    And this is why I commend this man for his gravitas. Even with his own words written in Black and White on DNO and other media outlets, this man continuously lies and makes things up on the spot. Those Labor supporters are too blind to recognize that this man is the architect of tribal politics. The “Red Clinic” is one prime example. Delaying road repairs in the heights of that farming village on the West Coast is another. Need I say more?

  31. DomiChina
    April 10, 2017

    Honorable PM, you are likened unto a man who drives an 18 wheeler truck, overruns a small sports car and continues driving, forgetting, or else being negligent of the damages or fatalities caused and left behind.

    someone once said “when you see them on the streets, in their cars, in the hospital, in the supermarket, you must shout out to them “traitor”. remind me of who said that.

    How did you know the traitor if a question was not asked who you support.

    Honorable, the political division started with the symbols and the colors.

    If you not a mad man, you have been likened unto a man whose minds have been seared with a hot iron.

    Sir, please do the most honorable thing…..stop damaging Dominica, go to your US bought apartment, and relinquish your position.

  32. Syrian_refugee
    April 10, 2017

    PM Thank you for the house, duty-free vehicle, and toilette. I will send my sister to you this week for her share, God will bless you.

  33. Real!!!!!
    April 10, 2017

    But Mr. PM you are fully responsible creating that environment of HATRED in Politics and inserting party politics into everything in Dominica.

    To the tune if you don’t support DLP as a taxpayers, they make sure that these people don’t benefit from the state tax dollars.

    You started it therefore END IT and the only way is to stepdown as PM .

  34. Unknown
    April 10, 2017

    I’m with you Shaka Zulu, well said

  35. Survivor
    April 10, 2017

    Mr. Have guts wii boy. Mr start his ting and now want to pass the blame. Jah

  36. Lang Mama
    April 10, 2017

    PM they dont ask if you are Labor or UWP but they ask the question “are you one of us?”
    What they do as well is they adk people in your community eho you support. So when the PM ask where are you from I have to wonder why. I am sure the PM dont expect a redponse like Dubai, China, Russia, Malaysia, Iran or Nigeria

  37. Not a herd follower
    April 10, 2017

    Skerrit is trying a psychological game on Dominicans. Some will stupidly fall for that stupid tactic.

  38. April 10, 2017

    I agree with you Mr Pm. However, I believe it’s your party which is most guilty of perpetuating that behaviour. I come from a community where your representative considers supporr for him in making every decision.

  39. d-a born
    April 10, 2017

    The message, I agree with. The messenger however…..hahahaha

  40. freedom fighter
    April 10, 2017

    Is that the same Roosevelt Skerrit or another one? Any way you don’t ask them who they support but behind their backs you do. Just ask Ian Douglas. :mrgreen:

  41. Roosevelt you need to shut up; you are a hypocrite, you strive on Parisian politics! It is partisan politics which cause you to be talking fart, about American Firm is coming to Dominica to select venue to build new International Airport, when you know there is already a location bought and paid for!

    It is partisan politics why there is no transparency in what you do in Dominica; it is partisan politics which caused you one day after Erika, when you invited the UWP to participate, and contribute to the reconstruction of the island, and when Lennox made his contribution, you went on Radio, and Television praised his contribution.

    As soon as you discovered that your words about Lennox might have united the nation; you ran back on Radio, and Television and said Lennox and the UWP is blocking the reconstruction. It’s partisan politics which caused you to tell that lie. You even got that fat tub of lard you have in the UN to tell the UWP to get out of you all way. You are always…

  42. DA/
    April 10, 2017

    Sorry , but it is true . Everyone is affected directly or indirectly . If Dominicans were raised to a greater level within its democracy , things would have changed a bit . If electoral reform had not been stalled in 2009 but implemented since , then the people would have already moved on . If the foreign Ministry was transparent enough to disclose to parliamentarians who hold our prestigious diplomatic passport ,the people would be experiencing more bi-partisanship than ever . If the people were exposed to their political party leaders engaged in a debate or two , then , it would be customary by now . Ofcourse political affiliation will always be ,but it is the duty of leaders to seek ways and means to bridge the gap , and keep the patriotic banner high . Mr . PM ,you ‘ve had a number of years to make it happen , but unfortunately , too late now , the incoming PM will .

  43. Looking
    April 10, 2017

    There are people who have been critical to government and their policies who were asked to “shut up” by ministers or else they would not be employed. Who sees and who feels it, knows it.

  44. Cee Bee Eye
    April 10, 2017

    In the Name of Jesus Christ let the day par laying continue …. there’s lots more to come people … hold on to your seats real tight!!!

  45. Looking
    April 10, 2017

    A typical example Honarable Prime Minister. The new bridge is scheduled to be opened soon. There is already an advert for Labour day. Why are going to see everyone dressed in red? Did the government of Dominica fund it? Or was it the DLP? When people are dishonest it will always come back and hunt them.

  46. Lang Mama
    April 10, 2017

    Any politician that setup a system whereby people come directly to his or her office for money is guilty of political division and tribalism . Any politician who call for the harassment of opposition politicians is guilty of divisive politics. Any politician who employ lies and fabricate cksims of take over or sharing of confidential documents is not just guilty of political division but slsi guilty of a crime

    • dee
      April 10, 2017

      yes I
      you mean to tell me that is what damage control company being paid our hard earned Dominican dollars to tell you to say.
      I dow believing my ears .

    • dee
      April 10, 2017

      nice diversion tactic
      it working
      i sure dow leaving America and come back Dominica again before fings fix
      or seeming to be fixed

    • UDOHREADYET
      April 10, 2017

      when someone’s health is at risk and they don’t have money to cover healthcare/surgery in a foreign country… the prime minister is the only person in Dominica that will listen to you problem and help address it. stop criticizing people for things you CANNOT and will not do!
      that man has saved many lives! the only life you care about is yours!

    • April 11, 2017

      Brother well said

  47. Fencesitter
    April 10, 2017

    ???????!!!!!!!!

  48. JustSaying
    April 10, 2017

    Agreed!

  49. viewsexpressed
    April 10, 2017

    Who on earth takes Skerrit seriously. He is head of the snake that bites off the economy of Dominica and wags its tail when people asks logical question. Skerrit just does not come about as an intellectual, that is one who thinks and considers clearly what he says or is about to say.. I guess those around him don’t care as they may be in the same camp as being intellectually illiterate to stand out strong as a politician who has some credibility and some good to say..

    • Dan is de man in de Van
      April 10, 2017

      Leh we ask blessings. Skerit are you living in a foo land mental people that’s how they behave… please keep away from the public eye for some time. Until u have put your bearings together.

  50. jihan
    April 10, 2017

    Skerrit dude please ,how many families you have caused to suffer from not supporting you?Practice what you preach man,i visit all the time and see it,i support no party in Dominica,you all are a bunch of losers.

  51. Rebecca Theodore
    April 10, 2017

    The age of George Orwell. When doublespeak and doublethink comes to Dominica. This is a sad story. A dictator using psychological mindgames on his own people aided by a Mercury crisis firm.

    • ye yep
      April 10, 2017

      very true

    • UDOHREADYET
      April 10, 2017

      how is a democratically elected official categorized as dictator. you’re wishing for problems yo don’t have so you can have something to complain about and use it as an excuse for doing nothing while pointing the finger!

  52. April 10, 2017

    Agreed. Too much division.

  53. Erasmus B. Black
    April 10, 2017

    This is from the man who has stirred the partisan pot pitting red against blue, asking the reds to approach non-reds everywhere they see them – on the street, at a funeral, on their way to work etc and call them traitors. How many non-reds has he appointed to the police service or civil service? This statement from Dear Leader is seventeen and a half years too late.

    • Peace
      April 10, 2017

      Get real!! It is on both side … I’ve heard the UWP tell their supports do no go on their bus or shop in their stores. How quickly we forget. Like Daddy Chess said, we malad for the saw and shoes.

      • Erasmus B. Black
        April 10, 2017

        We all know it’s on both sides and to some extent there has always been some element of partisanship. However the colour politics has gone from bad to worse over the last seventeen years. The treatment of opposition parliamentarians in the Honourable of Assembly by an allegedly partisan Speaker is a case in point. The buck stops with the leader. What has he done to stem it? You cannot keep pouring fuel and “chooking” dry twigs into a fire and then complain about the fire.

      • truth
        April 10, 2017

        peace, You are a liar, , I support the uwp and if uwp would ever do like dlp and tell their supporters wher to go, what to watch ,or who or what to listen to , that would be my last day listening to them,,I would have nothing to do with uwp anymore, ,I believe in independency ,, and this is why is independent people who follows uwp , People who know better and do better, I have one God ,and he is not skeritt ,nor linton ,He made me free, and no man will bind me , Whenever you treat a man as a god, He will treat you as a servant, This is why, GOD said, Thou shall have no other God beside me, My birthright is not for sale,because , life is a long long ride

      • April 10, 2017

        I agree if the other side is suggesting to their supporter don’t go on their buses and don’t do your shopping at some of their businesses is not good , but the PM suggesting to his supporters to attack the executives of the Opposition Party was dangerous , because it could turn into a physical confrontation, so I would have to say the PM talking points are very suspect all the times so now we are seeing the people start to think for themselves he’s loosing all around .
        Dominicans you a stock with the PM in your face because travelling especially to the places he’s accustom to go is becoming problematic for him.

    • Me
      April 10, 2017

      I concur. It beggars belief, coming from someone who terms those who oppose his views traitors. He could start by setting an example himself and open up the media to all political views, instead of controlling them for the benefit of his political viewpoint only.

  54. DC
    April 10, 2017

    This is a huge problem. Based on One’s political affiliation they can do no wrong. There comes a time when we must put politics aside. When our children are victimized, we must have one voice in defense of our children. I called for the resignation of the two members of parliament who were accused of a despicable act against a minor. Today, one is still in the spotlight and is being glorified by those who support his party. What message are we sending to our children? This member must step aside until he is exonerated. My people, let us stop ignoring the silent cries of the children because of politics.

    • ye yep
      April 10, 2017

      who you trying to fool?

  55. follow the crumbs
    April 10, 2017

    Really? we should just only have one party right? and that will end all the party politics. Indeed, and thats the only way DLP will win land slide victorys. Because not for the life of me can i see ANY development in certain constituencies in the last 15 years but yet they are always sure wins for the DLP. So yes you are right, Dominicans vote for you the PM and the party you represent, not necessarily their constituency representatives. If so many of them wouldnt bypass their parl rep, who they magically seem to forget and run straight to you for assistance every wednesday.

  56. Patriot
    April 10, 2017

    Mr. PM if is one time I agree with what you say is now. I had this one bad experience with my Parliamentary Rep. namely Rayburn Blackmore who asked me all of the questions you stated above. I felt disregarded as a citizen and as a young hard working father of this Country. Dear Mr. PM please speak to your colleagues who pretend to be representatives of the people. I know Mr. PM you love your people but your colleges are the ones giving you all these headaches hence you have to see thousands of Dominicans on a day to day basis. Tell them get off their high horses , get into their communities and get to know the people who put them there. This is their job and not your job as the pm TO BE RUNNING ALL AROUND THE COUNTRY.

    • viewsexpressed
      April 10, 2017

      Hence the political snake with a poison tongue. Very dangerous

    • ON POINT
      April 10, 2017

      Not just the parliamentarian but the technocrats in the different department.

    • April 11, 2017

      I disagree with you because you all didn’t elect the ministers in Government just think about it you all elected one man and that’s Skerrit, and these men/women should blame themselves for that, instead of promoting themselves and what they can and will do for the Island and it’s people they promoted the one man Skerrit. He cannot say much to those ministers because they gave up their right to work for the people, no one gives Skerrit advice those who use to that is dead and instead of doing good he learn about corruption and that’s good business for him.

  57. DLP AND NOT BUYING ANYTHING YOU SAY ANYMORE
    April 10, 2017

    Rotfl mercury must have told him to take the “mother Theresa” approach lol. Red day, red clinic, oh this gave me a great laugh.

  58. weh
    April 10, 2017

    You must practice what you preach Mr PM, Werent you the one at a labour party rally telling your supporters to call members of the UWP traitors?

  59. Blind mice
    April 10, 2017

    That is a joke man? Mr. PM you not serious. All of this is your fault. You continue to interfere in every ministry. Everyone must come to YOU personally. I think you need to look in the mirror

  60. My little take
    April 10, 2017

    If I were a drug dealer and knew I am being investigated for money laundering and anytime I could be arrested, first thing I would do is find a way to hide all evidence against me such as money, gun, house or anything that could work against me. The careless and reckless way this government is operating sure reminds me of the manner drug dealers operate in the drug trade. I am not implying the government is involved in drugs

  61. Din-din
    April 10, 2017

    Wow no- kidding!!! Right message ; wrong messenger indeed:

  62. zandoli
    April 10, 2017

    That’s kinda rich coming from a politician.

  63. Jonathan St jean
    April 10, 2017

    Why does Skerritt waste time in making a comment like that.It’s a waste of time because Dominica is a democratic country and the people will decide how much politics they want and there isn’t anything Skerritt can do about it unless he declares himself leader for life.He might only be giving us a subtle clue on this.Skerritt and his cohorts including Tony As-ta Phan are involved in denigrating the opponents of the government so is Skerritt telling them to take it down a notch?There are too many dire needs the country has for Skerritt to waste time braying about too much politics rather than doing strategic planning and evaluation to make the lives of the people better in a sustainable way.

    • April 11, 2017

      He is feeling the pressure from the people it’s a real movement and they just have to keep on moving for justice for all .

  64. Roger Burnett
    April 10, 2017

    Political parties are the curse of democracies. Better that all members of parliament be independent and speak on their own conscience.

    • zandoli
      April 10, 2017

      That is all well and good, but in the end all you get is a talk fest. There is whip to get people in line to get work done.

      • Anonymous
        April 10, 2017

        How? Dump the Westminster model and introduce proportional representation like the N. European countries,. The proof of the pudding is in the eating. They all do well with their system.

  65. %
    April 10, 2017

    So you are “”Day Parlaying””” now…You were the one who introduced that to Dominica,because your interest has not been Dominica..I wonder when you will mention the name of your good friend MONFARED,to your DLP fools and cronies at your SANTA Claus town hall meetings.
    SKERRIT MUST GO!
    SKERRIT MUST GO!
    SKERRIT MUST GO NOW!

  66. April 10, 2017

    We need to remember, before party, we should be unified as a people…we are Dominicans first.

    • Me
      April 10, 2017

      Under who’s banner Shana?

    • Barroui
      April 10, 2017

      To the person who gave the thumb down to this comment…. did you make a mistake?

  67. April 10, 2017

    Papa bat — but is the same thing you doing to the village of Salisbury —

  68. April 10, 2017

    You are so right! Some of us have allowed politics to take over our very beings. We have little respect and regard for our neighbours as humans and have become so engrossed in our affiliations, that we forget God says love thy neighbour as you love yourself.

    • 4progress
      April 10, 2017

      @Rissa….your response and focus be on the MESSENGER not the message. It is because of him that people are more entrenched. This is a by-product of corruption.

  69. Shaka Zulu
    April 10, 2017

    Are you serious!!!!!!!! You the one dressing red at every government function and for years cannot distinguish between labour party duties and your prime Ministerial duties. Padna you the the cause of the problem. Manipulative .

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