The opposition United Workers Party (UWP) has put plans in motion as it prepares to face the Dominica Labor Party (DLP) in the next general elections, constitutionally due in 2015.
Former leader of the party, Edison James, told a delegates conference in Castle Bruce on Sunday the “time for change is now” and called on the party faithful to put their all into it to ensure the DLP is booted out of office.
He named 12 candidates of what he described as a “winning team” pointing out that the “new captain and his selectors will complete the squad.”
The candidates are:
Isaac Baptiste-Castle Bruce
Joseph Isaac –Roseau Central
Higgs Adams-Soufriere
Monel Williams-St Joseph
Dr. Thompson Fontaine-Grand Fond
Claudius Sandford- Carib Territory
Hector John- Salisbury
Ronnie Isidore- Mahaut
James Alexander- Grand Bay
Ezekiel Bazil -Wesley
Lennox Linton –Marigot Danny Lugay – Roseau North
“Aren’t you excited?” James asked. “Are you not excited at the team that we are building?”
He said the DLP will be kicked out of office when “bold and capable men and women, come forward as candidates offering themselves to serve their fellow man and woman to serve in the highest court, the parliament.”
“Change is a must not an option,” James noted.”Come forward with input ideas and programmes.”
At the conference, James was replaced by Lennox Linton as the new political leader of the UWP.
In his final address James urged the new political leader to keep his eyes on the prize.
“That prize is the opportunity to create for your people a society that is fashioned and molded in decency, in democracy and in a well rounded development where people come first,” he said.
Hector is another one who will cry.lool
Uwpwi trying too hard.labour must win.
It appears to me that a leader’s qualification is of more importance than their integrity. The point is whether he is qualified or not the process of selecting him was free, fair, and democratic. The event which took place at Castle Bruce was sooo different from the way the DLP went about its affairs during the time of Rosie Douglas and Pierre Charles. Remember guys the back stabbing attitude Pierre Charles had towards Rosie? and can you guys remember the back stabbing attitude Mr. Skerrit had to Pierre Charles? Things are not so in the UWP camp. UWP does not operate like that. Even when it was the issue of Earl Williams over Julius Timothy that was handled differently. Mr. Timothy thought that he being the next leader was a fait-a-compmlis affair but Earl Williams did not think so that is why he went around lobbying the delegates to vote for him and of course the eventual defeat of Mr. Timothy. My question to you Dominicans is has THE PM’s qualification cause him to be an honest person in public office? Has the qualifications of THE PM caused him to govern the country without all this negative controversies( BIN bobol, Unpaid land transfer fees, fertilizer bobol etc) Can we confidently say that his qualifications are more important than his honesty? JUST THINKING!!!!!!
workers you all will still end up on the losing side.
We have given all you young handsome man with dimples and all his degrees a chance and what happened he ran us in ruins and hardship so what degrees are you all talking about is afraid all you afraid…bunch of cowards, this time we want a fair and transparent election if you all can even handle that small request
Were are the women on the team only men in this day and age, it is high time we get out of this man only who can run things. “GET WITH THE PROGRAM”
Change is a must- not an option.
We are ready to govern.
We are sure with the saw.
Fear no more.
Wow, what a frighting comment.You telling me your
Party is ready to Govern and it has a saw and I should not be fearful.
Is it fear no more or nou kai mor?
u mean is so workers come.the girl from st.joe is the monel that use to take photos at new age photo studio
All the way with the United Workers Party, stands for integrity and honesty, evil cannot last forever that’s why change is a must.
Honesty and integrity does not characterize politics and politicians – don’t be deceived. Politics is pure deception in every sense of the word. People get too emotional and out of control when comes to politics and politicians.
This is a good team but so far that is a team of 12 out of 17. I do not see that team winning Mahaut, Roseau North, Roseau Central and probably soufriere. Carib Territory is a toss up. Is there any other beside the 12 mentioned that we can win? We got alot of work to do.
Deception is the essence of Politics. EVERY politician or political candidate embalms his/her promises and the people, being charmed inhale the pleasant fragrance with eyes closed. In addition, their promises are often overlaid with gold glitters covering the dark lies beneath.
Their inflated promises, at the onset, are received by the gullible and hopeful with jubilation like a child with an air-filled balloon. They jump and skip around being entertained by the colorful balloons as they float in the air; but they will soon realize it is only a moment of bliss as their joy flattens when truth defeats deception. They will soon realize that all that glitters is not gold and every inflated promise will eventually diffuse.
Only God keeps His promises. So when it comes to God it is believe and He will show you; but, when comes to politicians it should always be SHOW ME AND I WILL BELIEVE YOU.
That Labor party ship is sinking slowly but surely. Cant wait to it sink totally with captain and crew.
Lobor are you dreaming too?
When Lenox was nominated as leader of UWP, PM Skerrit said it was a “backward and inappropriate” move because Lenox does not have a degree. Ok Mr. Skerrit and your fanbase please read this statement you made in your congratulatory message to President Nicolas Maduro when he was declared the winner of the election in Venezuella sometime in April 2013, and then we need you to answer the following questions. Here are statements you penned and worded:
“I am elated to welcome you to the council of leaders of the region. I have worked very closely with you over the past four years and I am fully aware and appreciative of the vast knowledge and skills that you bring to the region at this crucial period in our development,” he wrote.
Now answer the following questions sir:
1. To the best of your knowledge sir, does your friend president Maduro have a degree? The answer is no! Was it a backward and inappropriate? But his vast knowledge and skills that he would bring to the region were crucial right?
2. Late PM Pierre Charles who was the deputy leader of the party when you got converted to the DLP and after the death of our late hero, Rosie Douglas, Pierre Charles served as PM at a time when the likes of yourself, Ambrose, Austrie, Vince, and others had a degree and were qualified; Did Pierre Charles had a degree? Was it a backward and inappropriate move?
3.The political father of the DLP and Dominica is the late EO Leblanc of Vielle case. Did he have a degree? Did he even attend high school? Did he serve the nation and the DLP well? Since you are from Viellecase like EO Leblanc, Do you know of a particular family in the said area that could not stand a bone in the DLP and EO Leblanc?
DNO, please allow us to have a friendly conversation and don’t delete me. I am not making any accusations just simply asking some pertinent questions. Thanks DNO
Please do not call the Father of Dominica in your nonsense and try to associate him with hateful and vengence people loke lennox.
Our Great E.O LeBlanc from Vieille Case
http://www.domnitjen.com/profiles/profile_leblance.html
1928–38 Vieille Case Government School, Vieille Case, Dominica
1939–40 Agricultural School, Botanic Gardens, Roseau, Dominica
1944 Imperial College of Tropical Agriculture, St. Augustine, Trinidad
DEGREES:
1944 Bee-keeping course, Imperial College of Tropical Agriculture, St. Augustine, Trinidad
1948 London Matriculation Certificate
let me say this if any politicians want my vote they should tell me what are they going to do for d/ca, where are they going to get the money and how are they going to proceed with their plan. people like me do not want only talk, and so far as I see it the DLP is doing exactly what they said they would do. so in other for UWP to get my vote they would have to do a lot of convincing.
Dominicans are not fools you have your work cut out for you linton and I am listening and watching.
One love I don’t know if you did well in any other subjects but you got a masters in lieing eh!
One Love
You have a right to your opinion, but you have no right to be wrong with you facts.
Your analogy is such nonsense.Do you know what an assumption is, well that is what you are doing to the poor cashier.As to The PM and the IPO you need to understand some legal issues as to how the IPO operates before making a nonsensical analogy thinking you are correct.
There is something you need to remember The measure of intelligence is the ability to change.
Man: You will have to explain to me in detail what the DLP are doing for Dominica. You are right the DLP is exactly engaged in bobol, giving out money to poor and vulnerable people who need skills and job to work and earn for themselves tat they pay into social security and taxes and not be fooled and turned into handouts of money al the time. That is not development. Linton is right in that we have to first get rid of this corrupt uneducated DLP politicians who rob our treasury of its limited money. The DLP enjoy just giving out money and this is fraud. So Man go out there and not just do the “listening and Watching” go out there and campaign for change under the new trusted leadership of Lennox Linton and his committed staff.
DOMINICA DESERVES BETTER – WE NEED CHANGE – WE NEED GOOD GOVERANCE.
Well said come up wit something logical..
To those of you who try to ridicule those politicians,leaders etc who do not have degrees and believe that they don’t have what it takes to run for office or lead a country
Are you aware that there were a few presidents of the United States who never went to college and there was even one who never went to any school at all? Please do some research. George Washington and ABRAHAM Lincoln never attended College. ANDREW JOHNSON never WENT TO ANY SCHOOL AT ALL
It is so interesting how we try to justify things in Dominica whether it be the Govt. or the opposition. My post will concentrate on the opposition. I know education isn’t all needed to run a country but it is necessary. We cannot try to resurrect all the dead leaders who didn’t have a degree to justify Lenox position. If this is the case we will have to Govern Dca as a country in the 1800 etc. I say that because Lenox had the time and the opportunity to attend a higher learning institution and he failed or choose not to. What does that say about him? Does he have any interest in it at all? If not how is he going to address education in this country? Now, with the team presented, what makes him more qualified that the other members? Is it because he has no degree and as such he is special? The opposition in my opinion has shot themselves in the foot by making a bad decision. Look at the leaders in the Caribbean today. Can you tell me one without a degree? It is a backward move and an insult for us as a people in this era to have Lenox as our Leader. Is that the best that we as a nation can do? If so then we not ready for progress and is backward in our thinking and full of chat with no substance.
Change you name.
intelligence does not measure what school you attend or whether or not you attend school.
Intelligence means: logic, abstract thoughts, understanding, self awareness, communication, emotional knowledge and planning also problem solving. All of these qualities Lennox Linton has.
One does not need education for this.
Education VS intelligence are two different things.
You mention school but can you really compare these time periods. Johnson, the most recent president you mentioned died over 140 years ago. Men of the social standing in those day actually we very intellectual. The read many books, engaged in serious matters of public importance, and surrouded themselves with others of the same or higher intellect.
It is really embarrasing that some of our politicians/leaders have no idea how to speak or write properly. I definitely think our leaders should display some acceptable level of academic success to prove to us, the people, that they are competent in achieving goals through hard work and dedication it takes to obtain a degree.
George Washington (February 22, 1732 – December 14, 1799)
Abraham Lincoln (February 12, 1809 – April 15, 1865)
Andrew Johnson (December 29, 1808 – July 31, 1875)
the dcp workers needs to know why the present uwp leader was fired from his job.he remarked that he wanted to leave in silence and now he wants to know everything that in happening even when it has nothing to do with him.you all uwp people have to regret the day u put lennox as leader. you will be all children under him. WAIT AND SEE.
they going to boot labour out a joke that man. we taking 21 seats including la plaine so tell mr.linton came good cause we ready labourrrrrrrrrrrrrr powerrrrrrrrr i wonder who is ttheir candiate for workers for la plaine wa papa who cares that person does not stand a chance against labourrrrrrrrrrrrrrr we ready our leader skerrit is not going to back down for lennox that is just not like him we are men who stand aginst battle and know in what path our country is going
The battle to restore law and order in DA has begun.
Crimes are rampant, the justice system is inept and criminals go unpunished for repeated offenses. The people have lost confidence in this regime, we HAVE to change course now!
The Red Clinic recipients can no longer sustain you.
all those newly elected trustees of the uwp know the bitting they are going to get at the next election,so they take a back seat and leave the little country bookies to face the humiliation of defeat
What is a bitting?
lol beating
all you killing me wee monell is not the girl that use to take out pictures by new age?workers really finish. r.i.p
I hope all you can see the FEAR in Skerrits face. But this man must be the most ———–to believe that the position of PM in Dominica is something that belonged to him, and him only.
BYE BYE DIMPLES. NO MORE DIMPLES, YOU ARE NOW AN ELDERLY CITIZEN, AN EXPIRED MAN. GO REST YOUR BONES SOMEWHERE!
For the poverty/wickedness you imposed on my Dominican people, I don’t care where you go and rest it!
Did Linton criticized Pierre charles for not having a degree?
I dont give a damn who have or have not a degree,
just want to know if he did criticized the late PM for not having a degree and why.
Thank you very much Mr. James for all you have done for us over the years and for this great team that you handed over to the new captain who no doubt will continue to build a complete team of 21 talented players that are ready to play and win.
It has often been said that when we point one finger at a person we are pointing three at ourselves. I said this to ask Mr. Skerrit if he realized that when he referred to Mr. Linton’s nomination as “backward” and “inappropriate” because according to him, Lenox is not qualified since he does not have a degree, if he was pointing three fingers at himself?
On April 18, 2013 DNO posted a copy of the same PM Skerrit congratulatory message to President Nicolas Maduro and here are some quotes from Mr. Skerrit’s letter: The Prime minister said he is happy to welcome Maduro into the ‘council of leaders.’ “At the personal level, I am elated to welcome you to the council of leaders of the region. I have worked very closely with you over the past four years and I am fully aware and appreciative of the vast knowledge and skills that you bring to the region at this crucial period in our development,” he wrote.
Did you all realize that Mr. Skerrit highlighted Mr. Maduro’s “Vast Knowledge and skills” that he brings to the region at this crucial time in our development? But why did Mr. Skerrit not refer to Maduros’ qualification instead? After all, Mr. Maduro did not attend colledge and we are not even sure he made it to high school; yet the double-town Skerrit was elated to welcome him. I wonder how President Maduro felt when he heard how Skerrit Rubbished Lenox, who like himself has “vast knowledge and skills.” I hope Mr. Skerrit was not throwing stones at Mr Maduro since he doe not have a degree and I also hope he was not throwing stones at supporters of our former late PM Pierre Charles, who also did not have a colledge degree, and I also hope he was not pelting stones at the political father of the DLP and Dominica, the late EO Leblanc, who did not even make it to high school. Stop throwing stones and pointing fingers MR. Skerrit! We can see who you throwing stones and pointing fingers at.
I guess we have not moved on and need the dead to run this country. Lenox doesn’t have a degree because he choose not to have one. That shows that he lack the vission then to see himself in such a possition and one can say that he lack the vission now to be an effective leader. Without the necessary qualification he said that he was an investigative jourlanist and we accepted him as such because we thought he was qualified. Had he done this as a lawyer or a doctor he would have been arrested and jailed. Imagine Lenox medically examining you and you found out that he is not qualified to do so?
best post on this article hands down.
workersssss…..I hate what labor did to Dominica but we will kick them out
hahahahahahha lol workers look jokes all killing me with laughter.
after the election i want dno to put up the names of the 12 winners for me please. Last time all u was winning 18 seats and what all you get 3.
Trust Dominicans is skerro they like and is labour we voting for sure. Thats is the only party that do things in their time. I still looking for the manifesto online that is how workers like to full Dominicans. Mr. alleyne say all u doh ready yet. will and come again
Great, Great Great group of men and women to take Dominica in the path of prosperity and development.
Dominicans need to come out and secure our future by voting for those candidates.
Yes I, I can see all those people they put in office filling their pockets fast. Check the treasury, they going to leave it MT for us. But we will sit and work. We will make freinds and build partnerships . skerritt born with dimples but not with PM hat. He had to show himself freindly to get, so we will do it too. Go workers. I coming home to fill in post.
Lennox Linton, leader for UWP with not 1/2 a degree ? way papa Domnic fini bat..
Don’t give yourself stress brother. UWP needs your vote. Skerrit is EXPIRED.
Just imagine that eh, a man without a degree has others with degrees quivering in their expensive boots. That’s the difference between a man with foresight, intelligence and an undying love for country and others who are there for their own selfish gain. Wise up my friend.
No vision. He had the oportunity and time. That means he either lack the vision or is lazy.
I wonder what all you would say if it was Skerrit that had no degree, way papa Domnic fini bat.
Roseau Valley a clonned Lennox Linton.Attacks and Demoralise is their mission.No contribution and mobilisation.They have a plaster for every sore but no sore ever cures because of bad prescription.
Thank you Sir/Madam,
Appreciate the time and effort that you have taken from your busy day at work to comment on Roseau Valley and Lennox, who I can assure you are both busy at work to get Dominica back on a path of prosperity. I am also sure that you gave my comments thumbs down and that is okay.
The truth is, we are happy to engage you and others in this ongoing debate with our fellow Dominican on issues of national interest, without maipuis, malparle, mauvais lang, unnecessary attacks on people’s character or vilification of others. In fact, we wish that this spirit of genuine and respectable public debate will permeate through to the DLP‘s leadership and the Prime Minister would not be afraid to engage in such necessary public discourse.
We do regret that you are now a demoralized Labourite in light of the rapid winds of change blowing around you. However, in the interest of the betterment of the country sir/madam, we urge you and others like you to join us in this timely and necessary transformation of our country.
Writing only on behalf of Roseau Valley- not Lennox Linton- who we know is very capable of doing so on his own behalf, it suffices to say that we do not believe that we have the answer to everything. However, we can no longer allow you, Tony, Lawrence Simeon, Savarin, Mervin, Bonnie and Clyde, Sogo, Ducreay, Marlyn, Mammy and others to continue the spin, propaganda and lies without a challenge.
Simply sitting back and doing nothing is a betrayal of country and conscience. Like Randy Aaron repeatedly says, we must speak and speak we must for Dominica in response to Arundel Thomas, -If Dominica could talk.
Dominica is talking through us.
With great respect
Roseau valley
Your words, “The truth is, we are happy to engage you and others in this ongoing debate with our fellow Dominican on issues of national interest, without maipuis, malparle, mauvais lang, unnecessary attacks on people’s character or vilification of others.”
You twords, “We do regret that you are now a demoralized Labourite in light of the rapid winds of change blowing around you.” If that doesn’t fall under maipuis, malparle, mauvais lang, unnecessary attacks on people’s character or vilification of others, what exactly does it mean? We all have our political bias but must not be hypocrites
For all the propagandist, Dr. Thompson Fontaine is not a US citizen. So get your facts straight.
You know, sometimes it is best that some things are left unsaid and people are left in their ignorance, when it does not matter in the overall scheme of things. Let them challenge Thompson’s eligibility to be a candidate.
To date, there are many “birthers” in the United States mainly far right, conservative Tea Partiers, who are very much convinced that Obama was not born in the US, even when unchangeable documentary evidence prove them wrong.
Respectfully
Roseau valley
It was the UWP who argued that people who reside out of D/ca should not be allowed to vote. Remember that is how Labour stole the election.
Write this down in your note book: This UWP team has the potential to upset the DLP and get MR. Skerrit out of power. Election is two years away and election is not going to be held until the last minute. Skerro is going to use the next two years to fix every little corner road in DA, give millions in red clinic, build little cabays and call them houses and give as many scholarships as possible. He will buy the election again and five years later, we will still be asking what is happening in our country. We will still owe Venezuela millions.
Our people need confidence to believe that we can get an international airport, just like every other country of similar size. We are the middle island in the Caribbean. An international airport and proper seaports make DA one of the most important destinations in the Caribbean. But instead of pursuing that, we have people finding all kinds of crazy reasons for us not moving in that direction…We need help.
So Ron has finally decided to call it quit in the race? Wonder what dem (RON)fly in LaPlaine gonna do now?
Sir/Madam…. i know they are crying blood but to bad for them, labour all the way. Skerit is bless, the elderly in Dominica is praying for him.
Like the last election they can’t come with 21 candidates and out of th 12 they posted only Marigot they can win.Poor things feel sorry for them.
Well start posting 20-1 on the internet (DNO)…Why did you stop posting 18-3,18-3
18-3 ?????? CAN YOU PLEASE ANSWER?
Is Dr. JC Williams the new UWP man in La Paine now that Ron Green is a Trustee? Is the New Jersey crew gettign another freectrip to crash the party’s hope in the east?
Dr Williams is not a winning candidate. Forget it. He cannot win. And we need to win!!!!!!
get your facts. The new man for laplaine is the Lestrade man in Boston
wait and see
let me let you know, workers can say what ever they feel like but not in dominica ,they can never win an election, I will be the first person to put my all into this election to make sure workers never come close in wining,we shall make all the monies available for those wishing to come back home to vote, I am Dominican,are you?
But why dey fraid nah!! If you so sure about yourself, why you worry. You should be happy we sending weak candidates so you can win again. The mere fact that you have a problem, we know we doing something right. Until we lose, we win. WORKERSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I they vote them man back for another 5 years there will be a riot. That’s all I see. This elections wont be easy. Let us do something for the country and our children’s children, not just for a little dollars in our pockets for a little while.
*If
Riot….why is the UWP so much in love with this word?
Because TONY and Lawrence and others in collaboration with our “efficient” judicial system would do everything to frustrate the efforts of the people in this democracy when they demand that the PM must account for alleged misappropriation of public resources and is investigated according to due process of law by the IPO.
Respectfully
Roseau Valley
are you afraid , then why?
@Roseau Valley you are getting desperate dude…chill out…Ihave a warning for you….lennox cannot be prome minister, so don’t try to force someone on us…you all cannot bully the massive.
Stop ip Stop it
wow i am astonished,these man them taken politics for a joke,this team will never defeat the labour party,and talking about equality,where is the gender appeal,what is this about a male only party?here is my point,the labour party is not skerrit,the labour is legendary,do you all really believe that dominicans abroad going to come home and vote out the labour party?well let wait and see.
The intelligent readers of DNO will defeat you. Good luck
Respectfully
Roseau Valley
I will be home to vote…I have a good feeling about this.
If you coming home to vote I hope you will stay to help continue to build the country. Dominicans who live abroad come home just to place their vote and then leave to go back to where ever they reside and leave us here with a government that may not necessarily be a true reflection of what we need. I understand that you are Dominican, I understand your rights including your right to vote. But if you do not live here day to day you would NEVER FULLY UNDERSTAND our needs.
I want Roseau Valley to answer that question. Can I come down and vote for Lennox? Is it ok now?
You have no idea the interest some Dominicans have in Dominica even though they don’t live there day to day. Their interest may be bigger than yours.
What I’d really like to know is which of these representatives the UWP plans to put as ministers of government.
hector John/Ezekiel bazil – agriculture
isac baptite – planning
joseph Isaac – business
james alexander – education
lennox linton – PM & information
monel Williams – womens AFFAIRS
CLADIUS SANFORD – KALINAGO AFAIRS
DR. THOMPSON FONTAINE – ECONOMIST – MINISTER OF FINANCE
THIS MY FRIEND ARE THE MINISTERS
what about Higs Adams? Where you fitting him?
Minister of Business?
Legal affairs? Will it be joining another Ministry? What about Telecommunications, Energy, Trade. Clarify by broadening the suggested designations
(By the way, both of us understand that this is just speculation so keep it civil.)
Who is AG?
not a good choice for education they need to do like mamo did with sorhaindo
Let me all tell you, if Lennox has his way there will not even be the same number of ministers as now. There will be a much leaner, streamlined govt. with fewer ministers.
Comunication and works no longer exist?
DNO, what a shame on DBS, the so- called National Broadcasting Corporation.
Curtis, what a shame as the News Director of DBS. Is that the best DBS could do?
Perhaps, DBS could simply have ignored what was the biggest news story in Dominica over the weekend and produce it usual bias, one-sided garbage that it calls news.
DBS headline news was about government’s million dollar expenditure in the construction of police stations in various communities. police stations!
Following the headline, the news followed with other local incidents and I am shaking my head in shame of this slothful ,bias , incompetent and unprofessional news team for ignoring what was in fact the major news in Dominica.
But DBS knew that it could not ignore the real news in lieu of its rubbish. Therefore, as an afterthought, the breaking news of the UWP change of leadership was mentioned.
Shame on Curtis Matthew. Shame on DBS. We hope that when the UWP gets into office and these political instruments of the DLP at DBS are changed because of their gross incompetence and lack of professionalism, that the supporters of the DLP do not cry foul and victimization. This is absolutely shameful and unprofessional of DBS, who coincidentally decided not to have talking point today fearful that callers would be calling to congratulate Mr. Lennox Linton.
SHAME! SHAME! SHAME ON THE DOMINICA BROADCASTING CORPORATION?
NO RESPECT
Roseau Valley
Okay, so DBS Radio may have grudgingly and reluctantly mentioned the major news item over the weekend on its early morning news package and mentioned it in its afternoon news without giving the major news the prominence it deserves.
In its afternoon news package, DBS treated the story as an afterthought- knowing that if it does mention the matter, its biasness would be to blatant. This is not the way we expect our National Broadcasting Station to deal with such national matters.
One gets the feeling that whereas the hardworking staff at DBS may have wanted to report the news in a professional manner, it is the Minister of Information and the Board of Directors of DBS who gave instructions to the staff and forced their hands. It is not for me to make excuses on their behalf. Let them defend themselves.
This is a serious matter of national governance and the use of national resources. The staff of DBS are paid from the VAT collected by government, the tax payers money. They are not paid to promote government ministers and the DLP government. This conduct is not only unfair but unlawful. Our courts in the OECS have already pronounced themselves on this issue. We cannot have fair elections in such an environment. This is misuse of public resources. Something must be done about that.
Respectfully
Roseau Valley
It is interesting how you would like D/ca to be govern the way you would like and not how the masses would like. Political biasness is evident in your post and as such independents will have a had time following you.
At least DBS reported something, what about Kairi. In time to come, Labor Supporters will want to criticise DNO and Q95 for the overwhelming support they are receiving from the Business Community as regards to advertisements. For instance, haven’t you observed every important news item coming from Government, must go to DBS, Kairi and (another website) first. I hope Kairi and DBS will tell the people of Dominica that it is because certain people that are featured on DNO and especially Q95 prominently, they don’t like and as a result they will do anything to hide information from them. According to a saying in Dominica, it is a blatant case of wanting to cut your nose to spite your face.
I know that Kairi acted in like manner. However, be careful. Kairi is a privately owned radio station, albeit controlled by the government.
DBS is a statutory body of the government, a creature of law created and to be managed in accordance with an act of Parliament.
Dominicans, all of us- not just Laourites own DBS. We do not own Kairi. Crazy T could do whatever he wants with his station but NOT DBS- the national station.
Respectfully
Roseau valley
Dream on dreame
no change to UWPREEEE MATE THIS PARTY HAVE A POWER FEVER AND A SET OF LOOSERS.
Mate, you need to undergo change within yourself and your thought process to recognize the true power of the people. We do not consider you a “Looser”. We need all, including losers/ winners to put their shoulders to the wheel of development.
Respectfully
Roseau Valley
Roseau valley, there are people sitting in your office waiting. go see them
The way UWP talking like they sure win this election.
but y they cant come up with 21 candidates n labour can close there eyes n get 21 candidates.
just asking.
labourites dont blah blah we come election day cast our votes, go home n watch a movie n drink some wine then come celebrate in the evening
Whoever said that these 12 are all the candidates? If you were able to comprehend the written language you would have understood and I quote “Are you not excited at the team that we are building?” and again “the new captain and his selectors will complete the squad.” This means it’s an ongoing process of putting candidates together lame brain. If you listened to Mr. James and Spaggs well enough you would have also heard that there are other and even more interesting candidates to come forward.es?
Asterix, you and I know if Pm call the thing next weekend all you pants down again !
You know, when you think of it, it may be better to have 12 devoted, committed, dynamic, honest and hard working candidates instead of 21 greedy, lazy, ineffective, inefficient candidates. Of course, not saying that this is what the DLP has.
Respectfully
Roseau valley
Poor excuse!Come with 21 candidates to prove your strength.I am of the opinion that the 12 mentioned UWP candidates are the greedy,ineffective,inefficient,jealous ones.Did you hear how long Lennox said he has been sending out applications all over the World in search of a job? Thompson got fired by the IMF.The others singing for their super.
Yes! That’s what you are saying, and I agree with you…
So that’s smart…..you have 12 devoted and committed candidates and you expect to form government? So say you lose 25% of the 12, you cannot form government! Very very smart indeed. Only Roseau Valley. I wonder why you not a candidate.
That is so true….18 plus a little more 2014/2015
We all know that the Roseau Valley seat going back BLUE… Dr McIntyre we can’t eat road sir…. Tell me what hav you done for Wotten Waven, Morne Prosper even Trafalgar lately?????
You going be the first Parl rep to last 1 term in the Valley…
With all the VAT ,Income tax, Port fee , even Tax on those old Japanese vehicle we importing etc they killing us with, yet still we can’t move up for 13 yrs… My ppl lets try something new, Forget Skerrit and his excuses period!
Thank you. We hear you. We support you. We shall deliver for you.
Respectfully
Roseau Valley
Hey, don’t forget the rest of the valley
That’s the most stupid comment on here When last have you been to the valley?
A joke dat man! you forget we try something new in 95, when Eddo went to give his speech he said i’m incharge in less than five years dominica became Titanic,if there’s one mistake Dominicans learn from is electing UWP into office
Did I read right, Higgs Adams for soufriere lol
If joshua francis is in roseau south why not put bobby frederick in roseau valley as he has demonstrated great leadership in the TR village council and in tourism. Just wondering.
@kaiche : I was thinking the same thing .. For sure Bobby CAN win tht seat for UWP…They should of done tht since in the 2009 Elections……..Everyone in the Valley know Bobby, thts our boi…
Thanks for your suggestion. However, it is time that people evolve from this backward mentality of “MAKING” someone a leader or a Parl Rep.
No one should be “PUT” as the representative of the Valley or any constituency. It does not work in that way. This is a democracy
Respectfully
Roseau Valley
But you like a blade man….I thought that what happened with lennox
IPO, please get it right and stop your foolish, childish political propaganda.
Lennox was recommended, supported, and democratically elected in an overwhelming manner by the delegates of the UWP. Where is the blade?
Seems only your narrow thought process is a blade as you use the name IPO to spew your nonsensical, cheap and valueless statements in total disrespect and disregarding to the fundamental role that this legal entity ought to perform in our democracy to hold corrupt public officials to account.
Respectfully
Roseau valley
But how Lennox reach there? Hypocrite, double sided tape!!
Why are all these Red Clinic recipients so angry at Lennox.
Because Dominica like all countries have poor people who need help. They see the little given to them being taken away. Wouldn’t you?
@ I DIE NU. Dr. Thompson Fontaine is NOT a US citizen, he is just a resident of the US. So get your facts straight!
I’m all for UWP but I’m worried with the level of corruption and dishonesty of the current ruling party, what is the possibility that they can mess up the ballots or tailor the election in any way to their advantage? I think it is possible, very likely
I understand your fears – they’ve done twice already ; 2009 was massive but this time won’t be so easy
Don’t you dare start with your excuses to your defeat ,you remind me of me as a child playing cricket when I got bowled even tho all my stumps down I hold on to the bat, take your defeat and go home
All is the same. I will do this, I will do that for the country when they are in is kiss my blank blank me my self and I first with my pants pocket need to be deeper politricks at its best
So women are not interested in politics I see…they are definitely not interested in holding political positions…
Monel Williams is a woman
Has Thompson given up his American passport?Just being curious.
Did you give him one?
is he working in the U.S on a permit?
That’s why I’m curious to know.
Not a flower, get real can you be a citizen of a country without a passport?
He never had a US passport or Green card. All he had was working visa
R U a fool?
lol this made my month. a team of misfits
If the biggest indictment against the candidature of Mr. Lennox Linton for the post of opposition party leader is that he “doh even have a degree,” then we may be on our way to becoming a nation of hypocrites.
Reviewing the news, on April 18, 2013, our Dear Leader, reacting to the election of His Excellency Nicholas Maduro, President of one of our closest allies and custodian of our beloved ALBA and Petro Caribe was quoted as saying that his election was “well deserved.” He was further quoted, “I have worked very closely with you over the past four years and I am fully aware of the vast knowledge and skills that you bring to the region at this critical period in our development. Now, a cursory glance at His Excellency Maduro’s online bio shows that he does not have a college degree. He was a bus driver for many years and entered politics as an unofficial trade union representative for bus drivers.
Fast forward to September 1, 2013. Our Dear leader responding to the the appointment of Mr. Linton described it as ” an insult to other competent, qualified and other hard working ….” Compare and contrast my fellow Dominicans…
Further afield, John Major, the man who succeeded the “Iron lady” Margaret Thatcher as British Prime Minister’s online bio also available online shows that he does not have a college degree. He left school at 16 with 3 O’levels – History, English Language and English Literature. He applied to be a bus driver but was beaten by another candidate. Along the way to becoming Prime Minister he also served as Foreign Secretary and Chancellor of the Exchequer.
A college degree does not a political leader or Prime Minister make. The hullabaloo about a college degree is moot. Let the campaign begin! I am getting my short pants and my sunglasses ready.
Congratulations Mr. Linton on your well deserved appointment to Party Leader.
The point is Linton criticized Pierre charles for not having a degree and he himself did not finish high school.
What degree you talking about, those who say they have degree in Dominica let them show proof a Foundation degree and boasting of first degree let them proof it, they think degree comes just because they have a name, no, Anyone who studied abroad and get a first degree never come back to Dominica. they have degree and they cant even string two sentences together, they are politically wrong, no customer service training
Want to talk about hypocracy??? I am certain were it the DLP who had elected someone like Lennox (uneducated and arrogant)to their leadership on Sunday the likes of you would be singing a totally different tune!! I didn’t hear people like you shout out so loudly about the treatment which the late PM Pierre Charles received from your Blue Party because he didn’t have a degree (even if he was more qualified than Lennox having completed high school with several subjects). NOW THAT’S HYPOCRACY!!!!!!!!!
@Anonymous, did I hear you properly? Did you make mention of the treatment late PM Pierre Charles received from UWP? Are you serious my fellow Dominican? Did you listen to SC the morning Piero died? Did you hear when he said that Pierro constantly told him that it was not what the opposition said but his fellow cabinet members said and did?
If you refer to that as hypocrisy, then you have to be married to real hypocrisy, because here you are rooting for the same person that completely demoralized and chastised my good friend and late PM Pierre Charles because he did not think Pierro was qualified enough to lead him. It is no surprise that this same person referred to the nomination of Lenox as “Backward” and “inappropriate.” FYI, I was a pillar of the DLP but because of the manner that same individual treated my late hero Rosie Douglas, who by the way was very qualified and then Pierre Charles, I ran away from his poison. Since you are still there trying to defend that same DLP and individual you have confirmed to the world that you are the greatest hypocrite in Dominica.
Papa Bondie, People will think we cannot understand the Queen’s English. Or are we so determined already to spin the truth? Was there anyone who ridiculed a former Prime Minister for not having a degree or higher education? If so, then who? And if you cannot see that, that is you because others can. That in itself would in any other society be a cause for disqualification and not what you are trying to spin. It is the thing called boomerang. But of course, if no one said that – or ridiculed nobody, then it is just a big mistake. But if True it is a Very big problem.
If we asked of others honesty and integrity, we should first demonstrate that we have it, would you not agree?
My fellow dominicans we are very excited with.the new leader of the UWP and the team that is assemble so far but excitement alone is not enough to get them elected.we need to turn this excitement into action. Forward we go
All effective change in a nation never start from the top down it starts from the bottom up
ha ha good one Edison james this man will do any thing to find himself in power he mist his father estate Dominica that was left for him. thats not the first time lets see when he is going to come back as leader a gain.
Sanford can never win in the Kalinago Territory!
Why do you say that? You need to substantiate your statement. If the Graneau brothers made it, why can’t he? There’s so much talk about qualifications now, Sanford is well qualified. I am curious, not in politics but gathering info for my thesis as a political science Phd. student.
Unfortunately, he is not a people’s person and trying now will not change anything!
Sanford has a BA and MA Degree and you believe he cannot win the Kalinago Constituency, at the same time you have a problem with Mr. Linton as leader of the UWP Party because he doesn’t have a University Degree.
Those who support Workers are true Kalinago people. All who support Labour in the reserve are Caribs. They have not changes their mentality.
That’s the UWP I’m talking about.
There are 21 constituencies. Dont ask your supporters to be excited with 12 candidates. When you have 21 then you ask them to jump for joy even if you won’t win all. The UWP have much work to do between now and election day if they want to stand a chance. This is not a joke, the people want to see a change but not a change for the worst so don’t come up with the same old promising thing and expect the people to bite. UWP must realize that the labour party is not broken, it’s only cracked so they do not need to be fixed, just minor repairs needed and they will be back up there, so don’t stand there playing politics and expect to win. It won’t be an easy road if you all want to have a chance, so buckle up.
if you were able to comprehend the written language you would have understood and I quote “if you were able to comprehend the written language you would have understood and I quote “Are you not excited at the team that we are building?” and again “the new captain and his selectors will complete the squad.” This means it’s an ongoing process of putting candidates together lame brain. If you listened to Mr. James and Spaggs well enough you would have also heard that there are other and even more interesting candidates to come forward.
This is a good start with a good group but we can’t win with those twelve men alone. We need to put other areas in play if we should win this election.
Whoever said that these 12 are all the candidates? If you listened to Mr. James and Spaggs well enough you would have heard that there are more and interesting candidates to come forward. I believe the headline of this story is somewhat misleading (and I don’t mean deliberately so)but when you read it that’s the impression I figure most people who did not listen to the delegates conference would gather
Horray, Workers all the way, baby!
Sorry for maga dog them turn round bit you
All the UWP needs is 11 seats. The UWP worked hard with that number before – we can do it again. We do not want nor are we interested in a no-opposition parliament of 21 seats as the DLP desires. However, if that is the wish of the people at this juncture we welcome it. We welcome opposition. We understand that we alone do not have all the answers and everyone of us must contribute, including the highly qualified experts of the DLP.
We have no fear. We have put on the SHOE and are sure with the SAW in HAND- united we are moving ahead in victory. Change is a must not an option for us.
Labour sending all 21, tell me workers afraid. for now you only sure of 2 and you want to send 11. them blue bugs have jokes in their camp
You mean to tell me that Sanford is really going for the record of three straight attempts and three straight defeats!!!
Can’t he see that politics is not for him???
My research revealed that Mr. Savarin contested the Portsmouth seat three (3) times and Roseau twice; so why is it ok for others and not for Sanford. I am a Phd. student in political science and I am monitoring the scene and gathering info. It’s quite interesting how things are unfolding in Dominica.
Dude, who cares about your PhD?
So behind am sorry for u all
We are just wondering whether the UWP could not force the hand of the DLP into calling general elections by forcing a bye -election in Marigot and Roseau Central?
What if both Edison and Prevost were to resign as members of Parliament today, would this force Madam Speaker to call for a bye -election within the next few months?
Would the DLP allow the UWP to have a mini-election and take control of the election process?
Furthermore, what is one of the existing UWP senators were to resign and Lennox were to be appointed a Senator, do you think Skerrit and the worse Speaker would ever reconvene parliament before the next elections?
Just thinking aloud! Interesting!
Respectfully
Roseau Valley
I am thinking the same. I see advantages and disadvantages if they do that. I am not a political strategist so I’ll leave that debate to the political minds
why don’t you just wait for the elections? You want a short cut?
Great team guys.
Danny Lugay candidate for Roseau North was left out.He mentioned twelve names but you only posted eleven.
Lugay’s name is ther
Lugay is a weak
Candidate. We need a very formidable well liked person.
These people are a bunch of jokers, twelve candidates, there are twenty one constituencies. Really Mr. James? Really? What if elections are called in November? Stop insulting the people. I am offering two cladde….Leadership 101 and political Science 101 free to the UWP team, hahahaha. What a shame, UWP is seriously lacking. Shame!
Classes……
You are the Joker because if you were able to comprehend the written language you would have understood and I quote “Are you not excited at the team that we are building?” and again “the new captain and his selectors will complete the squad.” This means it’s an ongoing process of putting candidates together lame brain. If you listened to Mr. James and Spaggs well enough you would have also heard that there are other and even more interesting candidates to come forward.
Your Party has been calling for elections for quite some time now, however, they are still working on candidates. Awful shame. This lame brain academic and professional achievements prove otherwise. Please tell me that your chpice for leader has at least completed HS.
Where are the female candidates in your party
We do not need them. Women is trouble .
The first one is Monel Williams
for true wi i don’t think allu should put lennox linton in charge cause allu will loose again u can’t make the DLP go cause we wining all the time so as as the singer said go in allu little window!!!
YOU STUPID DLP WINNING AGAin not again i hope you working
It is understandable that the events of Sunday,1 September 2013 was about the new leadership of the UWP. However, ROSEAU VALLEY must share his delight in the manner in which the Hon. Edison James has conducted himself and in particular his statesman-like speech at the Delegates Conference. Not enough attention is given to the well prepared and delivered departing speech of the Hon Edison James.
We note with increasing concern that the UWP still does not yet have a dynamic, strong and powerful candidate in the Roseau Valley, who can successfully challenge and defeat Dr, Mac for that seat, which obviously gives him and the DLP great comfort .
Much more than announcing 12 set candidates of the UWP, Mr. James said a lot more than DNO has highlighted.
Hon Edison James delivered an address in his typical statesman-like manner with humor, honour, respect, humility, professionalism. He thanked all the founding members of the UWP (not including Julie), the delegates and the huge crowd at the convention for giving him the opportunity to serve. He thanked his family for his imposition on their tolerance over the years.
Mr. James gave a short report card of the numerous achievements of the UWP under his stewardship and cautioned the new leadership to be vigilant but brave in serving the people of Dominica. He stressed that the UWP achieved a lot in just four short years
-created the World Creole Music festival;
– established the free text book programme
– Established World heritage sites;
– Mobilized funds for revitalization of the agricultural sector;
– Created hundreds of jobs;
– Revitalized the National Youth Council;
– Passed a modern Education Act;
– Developed the Financial Sector;
– Began the mobilization for a new International Airport in Dominica etc
The former leader explored the issue of how the change that he envisions should be effected by calling on the new leadership to;
– become more engaged with the people, learn more from the people, stand for and with the people and share the plans, goals and visions of the Party with the people. He urged the leadership to always put the people first, listen to the people and ensure that the message is spread in a timely manner in the manifesto, which must be available in hard copy and online.
– focus on implementing policies and plans for the development of the country and to leave the attacks, vilification and vulgarity to the PROs and political advisors, while focusing on the hard work ahead.
Mr. James indicated that the UWP will seek to ensure that when assistance is sought for the implementation of local projects, there is an appropriate mix of domestic and foreign workers on these projects. He gave the confidence to international partners that the UWP shall ensure accountability and transparency as a UWP government will revisit our governance structure, which will include the review of the electoral process. A UWP government will also introduce appropriate amendment to relevant legislation to ensure free and fair elections in Dominica and to ensure that a Prime Minister cannot serve for more than two consecutive terms in office.
He cautioned the delegates to keep their eyes on the prize and ensure that when called to serve, they do so with integrity and collaboratively without allowing personal ambitions to determine their course of action. In so doing, they must place the good of the country and the organization that they serve in advancing the greater good. Mr. James also called for increased national debate on issues pertinent to national development.
Mr. James served with class and dignity and today, as he bows out as Political Leader of the UWP, he demonstrated that he is a gentleman of class. Well done Mr. James.
Now Mr. Linton, please give us a dynamic, powerful, inspirational, qualified, candidate in the Roseau Valley, who could challenge and defeat Dr. Mac-more so the DLP in the Valley. The Roseau Valley must be an integral part of the refreshing winds of change in Dominica. Reach out to Bing, Peter, Ayoub and others who are willing to join the cause in the same way that we urge these potential candidates to come forward boldly and confidently to serve the people of the Valley without fear or favour and without waiting for an offer –monetary or otherwise from the UWP. Come ye forward sons and daughters of the Roseau Valley and serve in any capacity that your circumstances allow you to serve at this time.
Respectfully
Roseau Valley
Why is Roseau valley not making himself available to the Roseau Valley district. You are obviously more vocal and direct than before so why not put your words into action and throw your hat in the ring.
That comment /query/question/remark ..whatever it is ..is not new. No surprise coming from you. Roseau Valley is not a person. Roseau Valley is a group, a movement.
Be not afraid. Roseau Valley is doing all we can to return Dominica to a path of integrity and economic prosperity.
It is not only by contesting general elections that we can contribute to the development of our beloved country.
Different strokes for different folks. Sometimes in order for personal success to be translated into party and national success, the timing must be right. The stars must be well aligned sometimes, else the results of our human efforts could result in serious disaster. We caforce the hands of the universe.
The last comment was posted prematurely. But the point is made nevertheless. Sorry.
Respectfully
Roseau Valley
With all your fancy analysis, why don’t you Roseau Valley be the representative as you seem to have all the answers. Too much talk and no action. From your diction and your well written “essay”, you should just act and give yourself up for service. What is keeping you back???
Yes Mamizoo, you hit the nail right on the head. Was thinking so myself.
sir your story too long. no time to read.
Actually, this is one of our biggest problems in Dominica. We do not make time to read and think independently.
Your point is well taken. However, aware that the media would not feature the excellent contribution of Mr. James,I felt compelled to highlight his excellence, statesman-like contribution.
Glad that you took the time to comment, even though you did not read.
Respectfully
Roseau valley
Respectfully
Roseau Valley
@ ROSEAU vALLEY: Really hope that one of the candidates whom you have mentioned step up to the plate. WE NEED TO DEFEAT THE MONSTER THAT HAS IMPOVERISHED DOMINICA AND DOMINICANS.
any suggesstions
very good team
Just wondering why was this not done in marigot?would it not have been a bigger splash there than cbruce with the suporters that’s there I wonder why hmmmmm food for thaugt.
thaught
its “thought”!…………dummy!
Thought
you still spell it wrong again.
Correct Spelling: thought
And then the critics would say UWP is all about Marigot etc. The UWP has a history and legacy in Castle Bruce and Londonderry.
We thank the castle Bruce constituency for their welcome and for how well executed the programme was. This is how Romanus would have liked it. Well done castle Bruce.
be sure with the SAW. fear no More. change is a must not an options. Shout with us Workerrrrrrrrrrrrssss!!!! and be happy.
u deaf man
Why not make Dr F,a man with more international exposure/experience the leader of the party? In my humble opinion, I dont thing Mr Linton is the right man for the job.
Lennox can talk and that’s good enough for us. We do not need no Dr. Fontain.
The UWP does not “MAKE” anyone leader. Please do not be confused with the DLP.
This was an election according to due process as per the Party’s constitution.
We welcome Dr. Fontaine and everyone who believes that he/she has a contribution to make. But we recognize that each member is endowed with a different set of skills and talents and everyone can contribute to the task ahead of us based on his/her set of skills and talents.
At this juncture, Dr. Fontaine is an excellent candidate and he will win his seat.
In any event, has anyone heard Dr. Fontaine express any desire to be Political leader? I don’t think I have. The gentleman simply wants to serve his people and take it from there. Be patient my child-What will be will be. Que sera sera. Just be sure with the SAW. Have no fear and follow the direction of the winds of change. Change is a must and not just an option.
Grand Bay is behind you Mr. Alexander!
Agree! Grand Bay will no longer labor our votes just to be ignored and marginalized. We are tired of lies and deceit, we are ready for change now.
You too lie. You not from Grandbay pyes.
We hope so! We hope so! We have heard this before but it has not quiet panned out. But we are seeing encouraging signs and hope that the people of Grand Bay can feel the refreshing winds of change and be sure with the SAW this time.
We love Grandbarians for their courage, strength and tenacity which is synonymous with that of the UWP.
The name dont matter is the persons ability to Govern.U Do not only tell me what u going to do tell me ur approach.and anyone who convince me get my vote.U do not vote a name we vote ability and capability.I wating and watching.
My goodness, look a wonderful Team, well rounded, solid. Truly a gentleman’s club.
Gone are the days of insulting people from the political platforms, calling people rats, roaches.
These are honorable men.
I am looking forward to hear the following being filled soon:
Roseau North:
Roseau South
Petite Savanne
Laplaine
Valley
All we need is 17 candidates, and we taking the elections hands down.
Espua Mal Papai!!!
Indeed, we can’t wait in the Valley. We need the winds of change to blow from the top of our breath-taking, awe-inspiring mountains to our beautiful and quiet valleys, From Plateau City, (Morne Prosper), down to Sulphur Springs City (Watton Waven) to TR -Falls City, (Trafalgar) up to Lake City (Laudat) and spreading through the city of the Rabbit Fest of Cochrane.
This is not about Dr. Mac per se. Please do not take it personal, although your integrity and honesty in leadership are in question. We are extremely grateful for all you have done. We enjoy our roads etc. However, since you were elected on the strength and popularity of King Skerrit, you shall be “delected” because of the unpopularity of Skerrit. This is about getting rid of the DLP and in order to do so, Dr Mac- you have to go. Sorry Doc!
Respectfully
Roseau Valley
To all the DLP supporters who are giving thumbs down, please comment on what is so offensive about the above.
Furthermore, please be mindful that ROSEAU VALLEY thrives on criticisms (positive and negative) So bring it on! Let’s debate professionally, intelligently and intellectually.
Respectfully
Roseau Valley
You are so silly. And you are also very obvious too. Why don’t you run against Dr. Mac?
AAh! coward, why not all 21 constituencies. You mean that UWP is not suitable and have no intentions of representing all the people in Dominica. That still will not work.
The best may be yet to come. Hang on! Be patient.Be sure with the Saw and the change will come- this is not an option but a must.
The Roseau North candidate is Danny Lugay. Roseau South is likely to be contested by Joshua Francis.
But they’ll surely say when it was Skerritt all you couldn’t say nothing so shuhup.
But you can take the election ‘hands down’ with 11 candidates too. So with 12, you have one extra!