UWP Executive commends Linton for outstanding leadership

Political Leader of the UWP Lennox Linton

The Management Committee of the United Workers Party (UWP) places on record its profound congratulations and commendations to its Political Leader, and Leader of the Parliamentary Opposition Honourable Lennox Linton on his outstanding leadership generally, and in particular his handling of the matter of the Citizenship By Investment Programme (CBI) aired on CBS60 Minutes earlier this month, that is Sunday 1st January, 2017.

Honourable Lennox Linton did a great service to the country by highlighting the absolute need for transparency and accountability in the administration and management of the Commonwealth of Dominica CBI Programme. In this regard Honourable Linton adequately represented the views of the Party as well as a vast majority of the citizens of Dominica.

The Management Committee is especially impressed by Honourable Linton’s continued resolve to stand up for the interest of the ordinary men and women of our country, particularly the need for the resources of the State benefitting all the people, and this in spite of the many threats on his life, that of his family and Party Colleagues. The Committee has full confidence in his ability, knowledge and understanding of issues affecting the Commonwealth of Dominica which he uses in the service of our people.

The management Committee encourages our fellow citizens to join with the UWP in recognizing the outstanding work of Honourable Linton and to give him and his Party your fullest support.

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63 Comments

  1. Puzo Blunt (pensioner)
    January 16, 2017

    Mr. Linton is like Hillary Clinton.

    A very bad loser and will go to all lengths to throw the baby out with the bathwater.

    This could have been handled better by:-

    1) a national internal petition for transparency
    2) a citizen’s demand for the law to change to enable there to be questions put the the government in parliament EACH week and for these sessions to be televised;
    3) direct negotiations with Skerrit with public exchange of letters.

    To go to the outside world to say that our passports are being sold to crooks vilifies each and every Dominican with a Dominica passport.

    Last week my wife had to endure a salacious rectal and vaginal examination because the border control people were worried about her Dominican passport. She is still recovering from the ordeal.

    This is not good.

  2. naknak
    January 15, 2017

    :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: bondoooooooo ohhhhhh yo aveg enh.. magwaysar. smh

  3. leroy shillingfordl
    January 14, 2017

    LL you deserve your flowers ..the hotter the battle the sweeter the victory press along ..jah guide and protect

  4. KID ON THE BLOCK
    January 14, 2017

    Madness!

  5. Da4real
    January 14, 2017

    Wake up you followers of Lennox and please realize that he is a self destructive individual who is seeking to bring about the demise of my country Dominica. This man has done nothing but preach hate. He is an arrogant person and has no clue as to how to govern. I dare you the people of this lovely island to elect him as prime minister and see how detrimental that wud be. You guys seem to forget when Eddison James was prime minister ? Well lennox is not close to Eddisons level. He is 100 times worst of a leader. Lennox doesn’t understand what true governancce mean. He lacks leadership quatilies.

  6. Dominican for life
    January 14, 2017

    the good thing about mr is by getting the information even us in the DLP in and out the house getting to know what our so call PM is doing to us at our back because he help us with a little cash now and then to take care of our bills . thanks MR LINTON time will tell

  7. Prophet
    January 14, 2017

    LOL Look Joke. No one would take Dominica seriously if Lennox ever take power. He has crossed soo many political boundaries that the Edomites (White People) have him right where they want him. If you notice all the Black nations are being targeted and there is always a SLAVE who would sell out or sell the others for a price.

    Slavery happening again, that’s another Patrick John. Dominicans will see and all i’m asking PM Skerritt to strengthen his borders because Lennox is about to do something. Maybe the PM will have to bail him out just like how he was bailed out of Antigua.

  8. LifeandDeath
    January 14, 2017

    It’s Weird that Labour Rights would agree to a slogan “Leadership is Everything” and when the UWP offers Kudos to their leadr for his self sacrifice and altruistic hard work, they begin to fuss..so ridiculously unfair and shallow..
    Skerrit can never be half the leader Lennox is, he keeps his dotish followers quiet by ofering treats and trinkets from his loot. Not one Minister of government disagrees to any of his senseless policies..these men have been emasculated under skerrit and the women are so nervous..
    Linton deserves commendation from his party..what’s up with all the hate people..the only reason why they hate him so much is ’cause he makes them uncomfortable to continue their nonesense..

    • January 16, 2017

      @LifeandDeath January 14, 2017

      I suggest that you leave the “Life” out of your identity and stick with the “Death”, for that is what you are speaking about–naked futility and death–if you thing that Lennox Linton can stand higher that PM Skerrit as the Primary Leader of Dominica. I truly believe that you are dreaming but it is a great nightmare, you see!

  9. Dominica at large
    January 13, 2017

    A man who opens his mouth at anything without proof,and is commended for that? even honoured for outstanding leadership? this proves that the united workers party has no idea what good leadership is all about,and trust me they will continue digging deep in their pockets to pay for his lying tongue

  10. January 13, 2017

    UWP Executive! What do you expect us to hear from you about him; he belongs to you. Too bad the majority of us are not impressed and you know it.

  11. bro
    January 13, 2017

    In my honest opinion the UWP is a failed party. The strings are still being pulled by a few, namely Edison James who was the founder of the party and still egging Lennox to pursue his 90’s tactics of opposing all/ any development in the country at all costs. The management should see that Lennox is no better a leader than Hector John (is this guy alive?), and UWP will lose the next elections. Now I notice that most bloggers here are pro- UWP and will be eager to label any opposing view as Labourite. I’m neutral, and that said, this level of constant name calling and online shaming is one of the many flaws the UWP management should seek to address.

    As I see things, on island, on the ground the UWP is run no differently than the DLP, if anything it appears Lennox is more of a one man show than Skerrit. Have we heard from the 9 other UWP members of parliament on any NATIONAL issues since the last elections?

    • bro
      January 13, 2017

      Lennox is a divisive figure, not a unifier, which basically is required for to challenge Skerrit who has money flowing into the country. He attacking businesspeople of the country and automatically painting them red and Skerrit puppets because of an opposing view paints him as a vindictive person nationally. Skerrit is weak- weak in Vielle Case itself. But Lennox has this bad aura, people are fearful that they would be sidelined by a UWP government, and thus put bets with Skerrit.

      Other weakness as a leader is that what has Lennox contributed to the country other than run his mouth? Has he found markets for local farm produce, use his St Kitts/ St. Lucia contracts to liaison with Hotel chains? Wait, do people really believe that when UWP gets into power things will change overnight? There are no excuses why Lennox/ Edison cant seek out markets for farmers while in opposition- how are they going to revive the agriculture industry?

      • bro
        January 13, 2017

        Lennox is a lazy guy who simply takes the easy way out by opposing everything, then making red herring comments when backed in a corner.

        17 years in opposition, what is the UWP plan for Dominica? On a whole UWP hasn’t given any constructive advice or criticisms to the gov’t. What’s the party manifesto? the Core visions on what industries/ sector which will drive this nation? or is that something which will be copied and pasted together the week after elections are called? Time/ energy is wasted fighting nobodies like Tony, instead for pushing YOUR PLATFORM. And there’s the sense Lennox is paying for the gov’t to fail in fulfilling their duties, just so that he could possible win.

        When Clinton won in ’92, Bush Sr, conceded and said “I am routing for you, Your success is now OUR success.” Lennox doesn’t have that mindset, nor does the UWP management. UWP is on its last legs- fail to win more seats 2019, and a new party will raise and leave you all in history’s dustbins.

  12. Perry Comorant
    January 13, 2017

    Give up Linton. You will never win. You are one walking disaster for Dominica.

    Skerrit on the other hand knows what he is doing. He has. through his enormous talent, made Dominica’s passport and international prize for rich investors insofar that the CBI program brings in $50 million dollars a month! This is is record-breaking income which has never, ever been achieved by any other leader in Dominica’s existence.

    I do recommend that you bury the hatchet with Skerrit, learn from him and start working hard for the benefit of Dominica.

  13. January 13, 2017

    zandoli January 13, 2017 Do you care to highlight the work he has done for the poor people of Dominica?

    @zandoli

    How can they? They have nothing but the darkness and futility that he keeps shoving in the minds of the people–who doesn’t already know that?

    Just imagine that their only “highlight” is the stink that he spewed on his own country, which I am sure was influenced by his programmers, who are the enemies of PM Skerrit, just like he is.

    Not only that, this is something which took place just a few days ago–like you said above, why did they not list a few of the good things that he has done for Dominica since 2013, or maybe before that.

    Those people should be ashamed of themselves to use this stink as a commendation–good Lord!

    But then again, they are his own people, what else should we expect from them?.

  14. Tj
    January 13, 2017

    Congratulations Mr. Linton! Now Tony try suing CBS

  15. The Eel
    January 13, 2017

    Let us assumed that we need a change. Most of the comments are from uwp followers. If the subject is about a horse, they bring In donkeys ,mules and others. This is no good for a party to succeed. If Mr. Lin is aking a point, what about the other points.A member refer to another member as a zandoli baby would you believe it, a house divided against itself cannot stand

  16. Voyeur
    January 13, 2017

    Hmm, the saying ‘self praise is no praise’ comes to mind and seems more like a damage limitation initiative.

  17. James Christopher
    January 13, 2017

    Even the blind can see that Lennox Linton’s appearance on the CBS show has forced the government to start doing things with the CBI money. But, most of all Dominicans are becoming aware of possible abuses with Diplomatic positions.
    That was a damn good thing for Dominica.

  18. %
    January 13, 2017

    Honourable Linton!
    Honourable patriot
    Honourablel man who champions the cause of the poor man
    Honourable leader of eloquence,brilliance and vision! I will call you Hollyfield in this blogg. Trust me Sir,you have delivered a real devastating blow to Tyson and about 500 of his surrogates..Are they still hiding?.I am so proud of the rapid leadership progress that you have acquired,in such a short time..WELL DONE HONOURABLE LEADER! WELL DONE mr champion of the poor,downtrodden,weak,oppressed!!!WOW!

  19. free
    January 13, 2017

    Linton hold strong. You are the best.

  20. Real possie
    January 13, 2017

    Way papa. Can’t blame them though they in that Russian party, lol.

  21. He is what we thought he was
    January 13, 2017

    When you are in hole don’t keep digging, please put your hand out.

  22. Gary
    January 13, 2017

    Thanks for the shot of truth in that denial cocktail. In politics the denial of reality always comes back to haunt politicians who think they can win the populace with their self deception.

    Thumbs up to Christian Kalin of Henley and Partners who was a participant on CBS 60 minutes “Passports for sale” now publicly distancing himself from the portrayal made by CBS, wow.

    • Goodluck Dominica
      January 13, 2017

      You realize that the management of DNO has not seen the H&P media release in which they have distanced themsleves from the contents of the program? How biased.

    • ?????????????????????????
      January 13, 2017

      How can you be impressed by a man who makes statements then retracts when pressure is borne on him. Only a coward does that. :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: :twisted:
      On the other hand Lennox should be praised for standing strong and defending his words in the face of massive pressure from Skerrit and his defenders. Lennox is a MAN and a true leader. :) :) :) :) :)

    • Madam la
      January 14, 2017

      As a journalist- it blows my mind that a newsmaker would understand the subject at hand , agrees to come on the air and record his opinion, answer questions with a bit arrogance , then turn around and tell our PM Skerrit he distances himself from CBS. Mark you – he did not retract what he said but distance himself from cbs and our “Dr. With not degree” accepts this and makes this his headline news. What a bunch of 2 year olds leading our country and other 5 year olds accepts this.

    • January 14, 2017

      Any one who can expose the Government of Dominica and after that for any amount of cash they can distant himself or herself the supports will pay but the joke will catch up with them because they have been recorded.

  23. Ruby
    January 13, 2017

    Choops

  24. For the love of Dominica
    January 13, 2017

    The Rt Hon Lennox Linton… this highest commendation from the UWP Executive is well-deserved! Here’s to expressing solemn ratification/ agreement of your very good performance since you assumed such Political responsibility.

  25. Just Passing Through
    January 13, 2017

    Now Dominicans and especially sensible members of the UWP must be truly worried if the Management of the UWP thinks the hatchet job done by the Leader of the Opposition on Dominica, our PM and the CBI project on the 60 Minutes segment should be commended; SMH.

    Amazingly this commendation comes on the heels of a Press Release from H &P who is distancing themselves from the hatchet job done. Only UWP surrogates who believe in lying to themselves that the interview was honest and truthful and refuse to see the damage which was done. We must wonder, how could they see something so differently from the rest of us.

    • January 16, 2017

      @Just Passing Through January 13, 2017

      They do because they are totally different from the rest of us, as far as their state of mind is concerned. A family of negativity, ineptness, and darkness; cannot see the positive, the competence, and most of all they cannot see the “Light”; the worse part is the they don’t even know that they are existing in the “darkness” how on Earth can the see Life like the rest of us? They just can’t!

  26. January 13, 2017

    Mr Linton, you did a good job, no one can point to any information that’s a lie and they cant present any information to discredit you, so until then, I say job well done :-D

  27. January 13, 2017

    damage control

  28. King Crimson
    January 13, 2017

    Allu have Lennox behaving like the Trumps, Maduros and Mugabes of world politics.. He can go out there and say whatever ridiculous crap he wants and none of you can take him to task..Seems like he is not accountable to anyone of you. Time to step up boys.

  29. DA Born
    January 13, 2017

    Dominicans should be thankful, there is such a leader like the Hon . MP Linton , who internally and nationally ,continues to bring awareness of important issues concerning them . After years of seeking more transparency and accountability , about exercising caution and proper management in certain areas ,including , the major income CBI industry , he is now seen as an opponent , rather than a concern citizen , patriot and parliamentarian since his appearance on CBS . Not many , stood or would stand up to defend the causes of the people , when it matters , and this is a sign of a committed leader . Did anyone hear the UWP leader, openly denounced the programme in that interview? Did he ever say, to the CBS host , that CBIP is not good for Dominica?

  30. YungMusician
    January 13, 2017

    Being loyal is one thing, being honest and objective is another. Whatever Lennox does, you support him. Even when he pays for his lies, innuendos and misinformation, which he treats like gospel. You are always calling on Skerrit’s team to challenge his actions and leadership, you should also be willing to do the same. But then again you don’t seem to have anyone within your party who has the authority to command that kind of respect. Anyways maybe that was written by Linton himslef. One another note; registering a birth and getting a birth certificate is a transparent process but everyone’s birth details are not posted up all over Dominica. So, much more can be done in the way of informing the public about all the inner workings of the CBI program but that doesn’t mean that it’s not transparent right now.. Cheers.

  31. Dominican
    January 13, 2017

    :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen:

  32. January 13, 2017

    Bull

  33. committed
    January 13, 2017

    Sir,I concur with the executive of your party,by recognizing the exemplary work you have been doing on behalf of the poor people of this country.
    I encourage you to press on though the road is rocky,but nothing good comes easy. All the best sir and never give up.

    • P.I.
      January 13, 2017

      jack!!!

    • zandoli
      January 13, 2017

      Do you care to highlight the work he has done for the poor people of Dominica?

      • Da4real
        January 14, 2017

        Yea please highlight the so called good work that Lennox has done Dominica. As always with Lennox and his followers all talk no action.

      • January 14, 2017

        Ha Ha Ha why don’t you open your eyes .. I will say as Mrs .Obama , when we go high they meaning you and others go low

  34. Dalit
    January 13, 2017

    This was written by the usual suspects who knew Henley was putting this press release out. Take in front before I front take you. Lol.

    Seriously though Lennox Linton is isolated and now on a political ledge.

    • January 14, 2017

      The CBI program is been over hauled by the USA watch dogs and you are concern that Linton is isolated, a you kidding me when they come with charged and condemned the program Linton will still be there, you see it’s not a Linton thing it’s a Dominica and it’s Government thing and changes is coming .

  35. BIG PETE
    January 13, 2017

    When will the executive of the UWP abandon their sheep mentality and embrace the change that they so often echo over the airways, when will you guys realize in order for the UWP to assume leadership of our blessed land, some toxic elements need to be extracted from your party. after the Privy council ruling you all gave full support to your leader, I know you guys wanted to be loyal to your leader but does anyone in this executive have the balls to say to your dear leader that there are lines aspiring leaders don’t cross. until you guys realize your true purpose “We THE PEOPLE” cannot in good faith turn over the leadership of beautiful DA to a lost shepherd. like I said in the beginning, abandon your sheep mentality…meaning if you see your shepherd going over a cliff, stop turn around and find another route. Dominica may not be where we would like it to be at this point, but “teway worshh maitay pie par boun”.

    • Tjebe fort
      January 13, 2017

      Pete, just change UWP to DLP my boy and you might be on the right track. UWP does not have shepherd because they are not sheep. They have a bulldog with real balls and teeth and tenacity not afraid of anyone to defend his own and his territory, far better than an absent shepherd, that is never with his flock but prefers to rule from a distance sitting comfort in a bullet proof vehicle. Why, is he afraid his sheep may turn on him and bite him or may soil his fancy shoes with their droppings? Does he ever walk with his flock? Linton is on the rise my boy and you all running scared.

      • Gary
        January 13, 2017

        Thanks for the shot of truth in that denial cocktail. In politics the denial of reality always comes back to haunt politicians who think they can win the populace with their self deception.

        Thumbs up to Christian Kalin of Henley and Partners who was a participant on CBS 60 minutes “Passports for sale” now publicly distancing himself from the portrayal made by CBS, wow.

      • KID ON THE BLOCK
        January 14, 2017

        @Tjebe, Like you said, UWP has a BULLDOG with real balls and teeth so it’s obvious that ALL are running scared of that bulldog.

    • viewsexpressed
      January 13, 2017

      Nelson Mandella, Eugenia Charles, Maurice Bishop, Jesus Christ were subjected to give up trying just like this Big Pete is promoting. These honourable people went on to prove everyone wrong and they pursued their fight, not for themselves for their people, in the name of justice, decency in public office and often these people who cry out for truth and decency and transparency in government are victimised because those who cry to rebuke them are the ones affiliated to corrupt leaders and deceitful bed fellows and corrupt governments eating away the poor peoples money and killing the country at the same time.
      Hon Linton, like other heroes before him know that this is not an easy fight but to be pursued and no Tom, Dick, Harriette or Supremo or Arab will stop that determination to move because the drive and cry comes fro the people. To get rid of Linton you have to get rid of us the people of Dominica, who stand up to evil and devilish style leadership and governance,
      God Bless Linton

      • winston warrington
        January 13, 2017

        Jesus Christ is in good company.

      • WONG PING
        January 14, 2017

        KI SA EUGENIA FE BA MOUNE DOMNIK???

    • Da4real
      January 13, 2017

      Well said……

    • %
      January 13, 2017

      Your careless and uneducated use of the english language,leaves me with no option than to refer to you as a berk!!!TOXIC ELEMENTS?Well this is the epithet of the party which you support. If you do not understand,go to your dictionary.The entire regime reigns supreme in toxic elements,not only in the Caribbeans geo political arena,
      ,but in the commonwealth..Stop blogging garbage when you are being taken to a hell
      in a red bag by wicked elements.

  36. ??
    January 13, 2017

    Apparently, whoever wrote this in support of Lennox Linton did not see the press release from Henley and Partners who have distanced themselves from the CBS 60 minutes program. It’s rather interesting that no one has signed their name to the management statement. I think it would have been a stronger letter had they done so.

    • Me
      January 13, 2017

      Lennox Linton does not need hired bloggers to preach his credo, He can do so very effectively himself, unlike other leaders .Why, he even crafts his own speeches!!

  37. Zandoli
    January 13, 2017

    This recognition is too self serving and renders it meaningless. This is no different than a parent proclaiming to the world that her baby is the prettiest baby on this earth.

    • viewsexpressed
      January 13, 2017

      You must be an ugly Zandoli baby.

      • nicole
        January 14, 2017

        Childish comment from “viewsexpressed”

    • Dominican Passports
      January 13, 2017

      Good comment

    • %
      January 15, 2017

      I won’t refer to you as a Zandoli,but I really thought that you knew you are of a suprerior class than a zandoli..My question to you is why is the truth anathema to you?By speaking 100% truth on the CBS interview I thought you would leave hatred aside and acknowledge that truth cannot be hidden..But again i have to admit that I live in a country of hypocrites,which even include ZANDOLIS!!!

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