UWP reveals “alternative cabinet”

(from l-r) Felix Thomas, zekiel EBazil, Lennox Linton, Danny Lugay, Hector John and Isaac Baptiste
(from l-r) Felix Thomas, Ezekiel Bazil, Lennox Linton, Danny Lugay, Hector John and Isaac Baptiste

The Opposition United Workers Party (UWP) has named what it describes as “an alternative cabinet” headed by opposition leader Lennox Linton.

At a press conference on January 9, 2015, the UWP officially named its four opposition senators and gave them and each elected member shadow ministerial portfolios.

Lennox Linton holds finance, foreign and Diaspora affairs, public service, social security and national security.

Roseau Central MP Joseph Isaac: tourism, aviation, ports, urban revitalization and cultural industries.

Roseau South MP Joshua Francis: attorney general, legal affairs, immigration, labour and Kalinago affairs.

Danny Lugay Roseau North MP: health, wellness and sports.

Ezekiel Bazil Wesley MP: agriculture, lands, forestry and marine resources.

Salisbury MP Hector John: education, human resource development, information & ICT.

Senator Thomson Fontaine: economic planning & development, employment, trade, enterprise development.

Senator Isaac Baptiste: housing, physical planning, energy and the environment.

Senator Monell Williams: community development, social transformation and youth empowerment.

Felix Thomas: communications and works, public utilities, water and mineral resources.

Opposition leader Linton explained that the 10 member “alternative cabinet” is committed to “visionary, caring, innovative leadership and effective results oriented management in the cause of creating the best place to live, the best place to work and the best place to enjoy life.”

The “cabinet for change,” he said, will pursue the strategic planning and implementation disciplines that will effectively align resources to the national agenda for “progressive change.”

“We will lead with love, we will manage with respect to achieve the highest levels of professional success in the public interest,” he stated.

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168 Comments

  1. Dominican to bone
    January 12, 2015

    what happen to min. of finance they were braggin about, d leader realise he can no longer trust him with the purse an decide to risk holdin the ministry hopin he do a better and honest job,

  2. Truth and Justice
    January 12, 2015

    Now that the opposition has presented its shadow or alternative cabinet, they will be in the house to debate the issues, the speaker of the house should ensure that the opposition has memos of what bills are going to be presented to the house for consideration so they can do their research and debate the bills intelligently. in the house, this is called consensus government. The members of the government do not always have to vote with the government they too can debate on bills before they can become law. Democracy is about presenting cogent arguments and persuading the members of parliament to vote for or against a bill based on its efficacy for the people whom they represent. Not blind allegiance to a leader.

  3. Truth and Justice
    January 12, 2015

    Ok why don’t some of you research before you start writing. Alternative is another term for Shadow, which is found in any mature democracy Westminster style to the ignorant on here, Westminster is the house of Parliament in London England from where we obtain our independence and type of democratic style of government. In most commonwealth countries you will find a shadow cabinet , so please , please do Dominica a service and commend the opposition for at least attempting to bring Dominica back from the brinks of madness of the past and into a truly democratic style of government, where the government serves the country and not where the people serve the government, when the government says to people because we have done our job which we were elected to do you should be grateful to us and re-elect us no matter how badly we performed because we built a road. Kelvor Darroux should never been re-elected,.

  4. mine
    January 11, 2015

    There was a reason why uwp lost the election becareful again I had a dream about them and it was a desaster and I can see what I saw is happening. Please don’t delete my comment because I want others to read this. PRAY FOR DOMINICA PLEASE PRAY.

  5. omg!
    January 11, 2015

    Wait a minute! So you people do not not know or understand what a shadow cabinet is and you are too lazy and partisan to educate yourselves?

    Wow! Just Wow! You Dominicans are simply too stupid for words.

    • Trust Me
      January 11, 2015

      The Shadow Cabinet is a feature of the Westminster system of government. It comprises a senior group of opposition spokespeople who, under the leadership of the Leader of the Opposition, form an alternative cabinet to that of the government, and whose members shadow or mark each individual member of the Cabinet.[1] Members of a shadow cabinet are often but not always appointed to a Cabinet post if and when their party gets into government. It is the Shadow Cabinet’s responsibility to criticize the policies and actions of the government, as well as offering an alternative program.

      In most countries, a member of the shadow cabinet is referred to as a Shadow Minister. In Canada, however, the term Opposition Critic is more usual. In the United Kingdom’s House of Lords and in New Zealand, the term “spokesperson” is used instead of “shadow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    • coulorless
      January 12, 2015

      A shadow cabinet is a group of politicians who hold a political post with their party, but whose party are not in government (that is, an opposition party). A member of the shadow cabinet is a shadow minister. The leader of a shadow cabinet is called the Leader of the Opposition.
      Each minister of a Cabinet has a corresponding shadow minister. The shadow minister provides an alternative to the minister in the government. The two of them will debate with each other on issues relating to their own area of jurisdiction. For example, the British Secretary of State for Health, Andrew Lansley, will often debate with his Shadow, John Healey, who is known as the Shadow Secretary of State for Health.

  6. Phoenix
    January 11, 2015

    Can we let pre-election rhetorics RIP with elections? We are all Dominicans with one little country to build together. We cannot do this job while we are tearing each other apart.

  7. Lapeau L'ail
    January 11, 2015

    I’m a Labour supporter and will never support you guys, however I must congratulate you on that move. That ladies and gentlemen is what real opposition parties in parliament do. They don’t walk out of parliament. They stay in parliament to discuss the peoples’ business. The various shadow ministers tell the people what they would do differently and how they would do it. Even how they would finance it. (pay) for it. Now you all are beginning to act like responsible politicians. You will be judged by your behavior and ultimately how you represent the people. I know I will be ridiculed by those who disagree but so be it.

  8. Efficatious
    January 11, 2015

    I can see a fine bunch of men eager to work, The boss is overseas negotiating for money to fulfill his promises.The boys prepare recommendations,on his return he goes through the suggestions,those he approve he will consider them and those he rejects he will put a line across them .So be calm and wait for when the boss returns. I like Mr Linton because whenever he open his mouth you feel like putting a broomstick in it. labor or workers we all are in the same boat.Cheer up we never had it so good

  9. mornepatat
    January 11, 2015

    Why can’t those uninformed readers take time to understand what a ‘shadow cabinet’ is. This is normal in a Westminster model of governance.

  10. Marcus Hill
    January 11, 2015

    UWP has shown the Government how to divide the Ministries into a maximum of 10. The Government should reduce its Cabinet to the 10 Ministries sugested by the UWP. Imitation is the best form of flattery ofcourse.

  11. Sak Passay
    January 11, 2015

    1. A shadow must reflect a real thing. You cannot make up your own Kar-bi-net
    2. Team fou now is Team Booway
    3. You are a severely beaten opposition and you make up 10 fantasy cabinet positions and you criticize a popularly elected government for having too many ministries?

    Boy all you funny. Pure Tomfoolery.

    • coulorless
      January 12, 2015

      non sense what is an opposition if they don’t oppose? because you love ur spouse you will accept everything they do? no one is perfect therefore there is always errors and someone needs to point it out

  12. No Problem
    January 11, 2015

    @ silver bird

    That certainly was not intended though. The opposition members are a reflection of Dominicans, who are highly intelligent and creative people, with a lot to offer. However, I do sense a tone from the Opposition that seems to want to one-up the Government at every turn and that is a strategy for rampart strife and division in the Country. The Opposition is not the Government and some of us do believe that you give to Ceasar what is Ceasar’s. The Government needs to be respected and that is all. I do not expect a matching of wits in Parliament or a competition to see who makes the nightly news packages after every meeting of Parliament. Wouldn’t it be nice to see a number of our men and women on their best behavior in Parliament, HUMBLY making decisions that moves Dominica forward without trying to be the News?

    • January 12, 2015

      @no problem I tend to agree with you to a certain extent if you also would agree with me, that both sides should be an example of good behavior.

  13. JoJo
    January 10, 2015

    I must conclude that the late Pierre Charles was right when he said that many of us Dominicans wear our ignorance as a badge of honour. He was brutally honest and did not spare his own party, the DLP, which I used to support. I can now see that our electorate is split into two camps , people who think for themselves and those who followed the pied piper of Itassi.

  14. The voice of God?
    January 10, 2015

    When I look at this team and think of what transpired on December 8, I am forced to ask myself what did Dominicans eat or drink before they went to the polls. How do you reject this team for the coshonie of Skerrit? I know persons were paid good money to betray Dominica like Judas did to Jesus, but come on man! Grand Fond People should be very ashamed of themselves for rejecting one of the best talented young men the Caribbean has produced, who would be the minister of finance and a potential PM in the not too distant future, for a boy Skerrit could not even trust with a good ministry. The people of St. Joe, Roseau Valley, La Plaine, Carib territory, Castle Bruce, Soufriere, and Colihaut should go and say 100 Holy Mary’s for their wickedness; while the people of Grand Bay, Pitit Savanne, Portsmouth, and Paix Bouche, and should be BANNED from participating in any election in Dominica, because these people are to damn stupid and Dominica will stay in darkness as long as they voting.

  15. DANZIGER
    January 10, 2015

    I taught my mine was absent when I READ THE ABOVE. I said i’ll call Paul Keens Douglas, please tell Slim lend me some teeth to laught jokes on DNO. I realise that im in a pawol pour rire show with Dominica number one jokers. I’ll repeat really the voice of the Angel is the voice of God, who vex without sins go and preach the gospel as usual. Keep on dreaming my brothers.

    • PapaDom
      January 11, 2015

      What exactly are you saying fool?

      • DANZIGER
        January 11, 2015

        Fool like you Papa Dom. Kw yr place.

    • Le Chatalier
      January 11, 2015

      In Paul-Keens-Douglas’s jokes on toothhless Slims, U have it in reverse. U want to borrow teeth from the toothless? The joke has turned on U danger what ever. U are now the joker on this blog. Advice think it through before you attack . B4 u respond take note am anti-Neo DLP & the semi solid team mow under the leadership of LL alias Starlight.

      • DANZIGER
        January 11, 2015

        @ Chatalier, rester tranquille ce un bon remede ok kw yr place. I am a Labourite take it or leave it.

    • Views Expressed
      January 11, 2015

      what in earth are you talking about………please try again as you continue to laugh at yourself.

  16. mine
    January 10, 2015

    These are the signs and there are more to come. Lord have mercy on us all. We must be very careful what we ask for .

  17. Roseau South Possie
    January 10, 2015

    A well thought team. Dominicans leaving such a team for labour? well they stole the elections anyway.
    Great team!

  18. BEB
    January 10, 2015

    I’m glad we are having a stronger Opposition team and not oppose for opposing sake,we want effective representation in the House. I thought Claudius Sanford would be nominated as a Senator,what is happening to Mr. Green, has he gone into retirement? I would consider that Mr. Green and Sanford would be able to give effective representation in the House and what about that Min. of finance position that was offered to Mr. Fontain, I notice that this has gone to scrap.

    • Francisco Telemaque
      January 10, 2015

      There can only be a certain amount of opposition senators; and there can only be a certain number of senators appointed by the ruling party, a combination from both sides making up the senate. I believe the constitution dictates the total number of senators; which cannot be legally exceeded.

      As for Ron Green he should have gracefully bowed out from contesting the election of December of last year. We need to know our limits in life. when Ron became the leader of the Opposition, he did nothing significant attract voters to the party, the man did not have the ability to produce a manifesto, which is traditional in Dominica politics. If I’m ask, I will tell you Ron Green single-handily destroyed the UWP. Now that the party appears to be on the comeback trail Green should have realize he was a very bad candidate to compete against Petter. I read comments Ron Green made on DNO, talking crap about playing field in his village, people need to here about industries, nobody can wake in…

      • Francisco Telemaque
        January 10, 2015

        Nobody can wake up in the morning, and eat playing field, however, they can utilize the ball park, after a hard days work for relaxation, and recreation. When one holds the short end of the stick; you are disadvantage, you need to have something more convincing to talk about, than simply calling Skerrit, and the rest of the cabinet thief, and corrupt. The beauty of it all is that more 90% Dominicans are corrupt themselves they know the administration is corrupt; they do not care, as long as the get what was given to them last year that’s their glory, that is all they care about.

        Whereas you hold the disadvantage, you need to present a believable program with the hope people will see the truth, and not vote for corruption, but instead industries which could provide jobs thus preventing their dependency on the handouts they receive from lord god Skerrit, that little dictator. Hahahah!

        Francisco Etienne-Dods Telemaque

      • domnichen
        January 12, 2015

        When will Francisco Telemaque stop talking nonsense !!!!!!

    • Le Chatalier
      January 11, 2015

      Something to think about. However if our Finance Wizard Tim was not allowed and Medard decided to be king it tells us Fountaine despite his expertise is/was not made to hold that ministry something is interesting /necessary to hold the purse strings as P.M . Maybe we are looking at the Blue Clinic come 2019.

  19. God knows best
    January 10, 2015

    Why are some people so ignorant and are not willing to move away from their state of ignorance. Shadow ministers are appointed in developing countries.
    For progression to emerge there must be possive change and from what I am reading this is definitely a change in the right direction. The Government now has an opposition to keep it in check and this is what is needed to move Dominica forward. The opposition team is being groomed and trained for taking the reigns of leadership of Dominica. UWP did not lost the election they have been placed in training. GOD KNOWS BEST.
    Well done Mr. Linton and your team. Allow God to be your guide always and you shall never be lead astray. Believe and Trust in God because it is written that whoever trust in God shall never be put to shame. Romans 10:11.

    • Dominican
      January 11, 2015

      GKB, alternative and shadow are two different words. Look up there meanings and come again. Again, if uwp didn’t loose the election, Lennox Linton would be PM.

  20. truththe
    January 10, 2015

    You all do not understand shadow ministers, they will be following up the work of the ministers to ensure they function efficiently and effectively this ofcourse is a very good move. Dont worry men you all are on the right tract. Love the idea

  21. Just Reading
    January 10, 2015

    Before some of you utter your political-blinded gibberishhttp://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shadow_Cabinet

    Isn’t our political system patterned after the Westminister model?

    • Le Chatalier
      January 11, 2015

      you are not in context Just reading. :twisted:

  22. Dominican
    January 10, 2015

    Wait a minute!!!! These guys look VEX!!!! WELL I know you all will remain so for a very long time. You all look like a BUNCH of MAD fools. Sorry but I cannot lie. My husband laugh so much when he read about the alternative government. Hahahaha hah

    • Me my Dog and I
      January 11, 2015

      @Dominican

      It’s obvious that you and your husband deserve each other because you are both ignorant which is typical of Labourites on a whole. The fact that you laugh at the idea of a shadow government means that you are totally unaware that in countries such as the UK this exists. The role of shadow ministers is to scrutinise the work of the ruling party and if possible, make alternative suggestions which will ultimately lead to the overall development of our country. Go and read a book and convince your husband to do the same. You’re a typical uninformed Labourite. I feel sorry for you and your husband, and your children, if you have any.

    • Shameless
      January 11, 2015

      Please remind your husband that he who laughs last laugh the best! When glochofee fall in his and Dominicans Zygoe I hope he will keep on laughing.

      Assertive, NOT Aggressive! 8)

    • Views Expressed
      January 11, 2015

      Its not your fault, you belong to the camp that practices corrupt political platitudes. You hang about DLP for too long you will be confused and not see and appreciate quality when right in your face……
      Get a UWP sister or Brother to explain to you what is happening…..I am certain you will NOT get in or from the DLP corrupt team

  23. Dominican
    January 10, 2015

    Is it a uwp government? Me marshie!!!!! Hahaha hahahaha. Laughable! !!!!. Shadow government? NOT alternatives government? Is Lennox sick in his head? By the way, I heard that there is an economist in his party? Lennox think he can count the money he has NOT better? :-P :lol:

  24. Is this reallyChange
    January 10, 2015

    I see no reason why there shouldn’t be shadow minister. It is good that each member of the opposition has responsibility for a certain ministry in order that they keep the elected ministers doing their job. That is what we elected them for, to work and develop DA. My only surprise here is the Finance Ministry being given to Mr. Linton who preached and presented Mr. Fountain as the alternative Finance Minister. Isn’t Mr. Fountain more qualified and has more experience for such position? I expected them to do differently, for these small issues are by what we can judge their character and believe what they have to say. That clearly shows that this was just as we said politics with promises. Hopefully, the opposition can work with the Govt. for a better DA. God bless DA.

  25. January 10, 2015

    Lennox Linton has appointed himself to SIX different roles within his “so called alternative cabinet”. This is the same man who was questioning the high number of appointed cabinet positions when the prime minister announced his cabinet after the election.
    He might as well have appointed himself to all the other available roles within the functions of his “alternative cabinet”.
    Wannabee prime minister Lennox Linton is only interested in promoting his own personal and political agenda.
    The principle of having a shadow cabinet is positive because the opposition can shadow and scrutinise the corresponding ministeries of the government.
    However when lennox Linton announce his team as the alternative cabinet, he is sending out the wrong message. He is giving out an impression that his party in parallel to the current government, will be running and managing the affairs of state rather than shadowing and holding to account the actions and responses of the appointed government.

    • Views Expressed
      January 11, 2015

      I can see where you are ccoming from…..THE “TOO MUCH BOBOL” TEAM

  26. ONE LOVE
    January 10, 2015

    Fool them Lenox, fool them. For those of you who aren’t residing in DA the psychopathy could fool you, but his words are just hot crap. Is there a resident phycology at the Princess Hospital?. DA was and is still the coolest place on earth. Lenox your party was rejected by the people do you understand that, why are you still ranting and raving. YOU are not the PM of Dominica. You are the opposition, Gush Man you even want house speaker, next you will appoint you own President! Garson ou foo! t.

  27. unfair
    January 10, 2015

    Great team. I believe that change has already started. To the low minded people ll said if elected thompson would b min of finance they were not elected o should I say the election was stolen from them. So its no problem within the team that he wasn’t given the ministry. Y u all doe go and look for the pm. Birdy has it he’s on a hospital bed somewhere let’s pray that he recovery nively and return to serve the ppl and stand like a man to debate wit ll n the team now. Workerrrrrrrrrss. Change is here. How long? Not long! God bless DA

  28. January 10, 2015

    In my opinion uwp alternative cabinet makes more sense than the DLP cabinet.

    • genie
      January 11, 2015

      my people dont get too excited….all that means is the shadow minister kinda keeps track of what is going on in that ministry and if there should be a need for a response to any thing pertaining to that ministry it will only come from that shadow minister and not from Tom Dick and Harry…..that goes on everywhere folks

  29. Alix
    January 10, 2015

    Why can’t lennox accept that he lost the election and that the UWP is in the opposition. I see this as anarchy a leftist plan like in Grenada.. Dominicans stop this at once. The UWP is not the government but the opposition and should act likewise.. I see this as an invasion brewing… For the sake of peaceful dominicans I just hope am wrong…trouble is on the face of lennox but the plan will backfire..he will not accept that he was defeated at the polls The man has gone loco. In his bird brain he really believe he is the ruling government, what a looser. Where is my cousin lily.. Mother Mary you are a terror you and Ronald Reagan tie hands in an invasion, you destroy the leftist plan they call you son of a gun. Danny and Spags are looking like his puppets and he is the master pulling their strings.. I feel a shame for this guys who are more intelligent academically than this mad creature.

    • genie
      January 11, 2015

      you are wrong my brother

    • Le Chatalier
      January 11, 2015

      Boyd-Knight or is it day?

      • Karl Ferdinand Braun
        January 12, 2015

        My charlatan colleague, this is not funny.

  30. Dominican again
    January 10, 2015

    where there is ignorance the people remain in desolation. 2015 just started and people making such ridiculous ideas we should learn to agree and disagree, Don’t we know that the minister of Finance must be an Elected member Thompson did not win why make him Finance Minister. give the opposition a break The Pm MIA hope we all know that and acting Pm Justina Charles is on the horizon let’s wait for the DLP delegates convention who will be deputy leader now that Ambrose is gone? Who will be deputy leader now that Sanford is gone? well all I ask of us is to check channel 49 on marpin educate yourself spiritually.

    • A Doubting Thomas
      January 11, 2015

      He could still be Minister of Finance. You seem to forget they are pretending. They are not the government. They could have even made one of the Senators the Prime Minister of their Club. Haven’t you seen when Madame Speaker has the students in a mock parliament sitting? That is the UWP now.

      They can only play that game in their people parliament. It is okay to have a shadow of the members of the government, not problem there, good practice for 2025. An alternative government? That is where I believe, they are losing it. And we should be worry if in their minds they are the government and people, I am afraid, it sounds like a group of deranged individuals.

      Thank God Madam Speaker runs her House with a firm whip and will not have them disrupting the Honourable House, if any of them were to refer to themselves by anything else than members of the opposition in her House. Parliament will not be ridiculed. They can ridicule themselves but not The Honourable House.

  31. Just thinking
    January 10, 2015

    Well well well. Let us vote. Let the people in this vellages voat for what they want,
    This can be very interesting. fear and honest Dominican voters. Let’s vote them
    yes or vote them no. No cout, no outside interruptions, just calm Voteing vellages.
    I think if this government scarrat government really care about the people, not dominica
    The people. He will agree to settle the minds of the Dominican people and make this
    Happen. Just one vellages at a time. Calm and seveliz people. Just 5 vellages
    If they win we will take it from there, if they don’t we will continue in peace.

    • Le Chatalier
      January 11, 2015

      Just thinking are U dyslexic or was it a typo? LMAO think it’ s the former.
      First you un-necessarily went of at a tangent on the employment/use of the term shadow now U are manifesting Dyslexia. Check Dr. Benjie.

  32. Dominica UK
    January 10, 2015

    I never know sey Dominica have a coalision party. That was in Westminister England the last time I heard..Why can,t you lot move on had it been the other way around the entire nation would say that Labourites are mad . Linton is bonkers his head is to large

    • PS
      January 11, 2015

      Your ignorance speaks volumes. A party in itself is not a coalition. I t can partner up with one, or more other parties to form either a new government or a united opposition. Maybe you are confused with our local collision party. the DLP?

  33. Efficatious
    January 10, 2015

    Don’t fall for this trap boys and girls,keep cool,doctors,Lawyers,Teachers and so on will take orders from any one less fortunate than they are.I won’t take orders from anyone I cannot look up to,so time will tell be cool

  34. tru d bino q la
    January 10, 2015

    Anon, the light will shine in the ‘kingdom of darkness’, then all the cockroaches will run for cover.

  35. HELLO THERE
    January 10, 2015

    Alas, Lennox and Thompson gone. Young bull prayer for them. Again Lennox with your new government, i guess you will be funding with all the money you have hidden. Right now you will be ministet of finance, you guys had so much to say about the pm being minister of finance. You are not the PM. You are just a trouble maker. Stay in your fantasy world, reality will kick in soon

  36. A Doubting Thomas
    January 10, 2015

    Quite simple; they can say anything they want. Do anything they want; each playing their parts. Praise God, they can play all they want with play money; not our Tax dollars and those from our helpful and generous friends.

    They do not hold the public purse, Thank God; they can only use monopoly play money and promise their supporters that the Sun rises in the West. They can even say they have already hundreds to Dominicans that the SUN does not rise in the East.

    If they do not have to pay for it; which they are not the ones authorized to do; they can promise anything and who wants to believe them – that is your own business.

  37. Dominica UK
    January 10, 2015

    Eh ben weh allyou Dominicans are a bunch of pappy show.where else in the world can a member of the opposition behave in such a manner let me think, oh I know DOMINICA Dam ar..

  38. Popam
    January 10, 2015

    Lenox stop fooling those stupid enough to continue to follow you. A SHADOW CABINET can’t LEAD or MANAGE. It is not in the driver’s seat, but on the tail board.
    What happen to the small cabinet? All ten of you are in the shadow cabinet.

  39. January 10, 2015

    Linton and the UWP 10 will show Dominica what leading a country is all about. Fontaine will embrace Skerrit every time they talk about the economy. Linton will show Skerrit who the boy is .Change is a must lets wait and see. 1 love

  40. philme
    January 10, 2015

    this look to me we are back in 1980 as a coupe/Treason power hungry people Jah look over this island

  41. January 10, 2015

    so sanford is not the deputy leader again? why is it he did not get a ministy

    • PS
      January 11, 2015

      Team Dominica is not for handing out favours or putting square pegs into round holes but putting the most appropriate people into positions of management. You will also find that in future they will not be afraid to make changes if circumstances demand or the performance of a shadow minister is below par, for whatever reason. Country always comes first!

      • forbidden
        January 12, 2015

        @PS,I suspect you are responding to “just” comment.Are you now implying that Sanford is a square peg and is not appropriate to put into a managerial position?

  42. January 10, 2015

    Yes lord jesus dominicans stupid we. All you still for that government alas skerit is no were to be seen dats to show u hw he don’t care bout all you. What’s the big joke you’ll dats history an opposition with dere own cabinet. Dere is going to hav progress in dominica under this opposition DLP cares less about us.dominica is movin backwar d under labour. On a weekend roseau is like a ghost town borein people has no money ah ah ah dominicans wake up and smell the coffee and to all those who are laughin and takin it for a joke I hope you are better off

    • philme
      January 10, 2015

      progress in dominica under this opposition? with what! remember money runs this world

    • DANZIGER
      January 10, 2015

      Who kill the Streets of roseau? well get some glow benit, lime, safertida, salt,jeyes and seawater make sure you all throw all lies away in the river mouth clean Roseau and the Town will raise up fr sleep, while you all tounge blast the PM with lies now u crying. The best is yet to come.

  43. philme
    January 10, 2015

    there is only one Govt in Dominica it look to me this guys will try to do anything to get power only in Dominica this things will happen trying to put his own Govt, Dominicans has choose who they want to run this country already! so where is the small govt he said they were going to have lol this is just a big joke Dominica now has two Govt lol Jah

    • PS
      January 10, 2015

      Wake up Philme. Have you never heard of a shadow cabinet? That is normal practice and certainly exists in the U.K., the country that gave us our Westminster model of government. Dominica has to stop living in isolation.

    • Francisco Telemaque
      January 10, 2015

      I said I wasn’t going to call anybody out of their from this year on: nevertheless, I believe you deserve to be called an idiot! What power are you suggesting someone is looking for: The caption reads ” Alternative Cabinet.” What is the meaning of the term alternative?

      It simply means; a proposition, or situation offering a choice between two or more things, only one of which may be chosen; the term also means an opportunity for deciding between two or more courses, or propositions. The more stupid some of you are, its the quicker you find some computer or a hand held telephone to come on DNO and exposed your stupidity. No wonder, you all use so much foolish fictitious aliases, so that people cannot identify you!

      Francisco Etienne-Dods Telemaque

      • Zuma
        January 11, 2015

        Frans, once again happy new year and all the best for 2015 and beyond.,in my recent comment I have asked you to tone down your unslaught on dominicans. I have also suggested you think before you post. These derogatory comments and bashing does not go down well with us dominicans both here and abroad.we are still a God fearing nation… I see an invasion and an overthrow, . A cord and Austin move, Grenada…,if you don’t see it look again…any way God bless and remember tone it down.

      • Ba Yo Bwa
        January 11, 2015

        Spear me. Francisco calling people stupid! Boss, everything and anything you say comes from a place of stupidity. In other words, you symbolize stupidity. Didn’t anybody tell you so before now? All you do is babble, rant and rave. Nothing you say, been saying over the years, makes sense. Except, of course, to you only.

      • January 12, 2015

        Telemaque it is now my turn to say to you, now take that! Hehehehehehehe!

        And while I am at it, since I understand “alternative” to mean an immediate “choice” “option” or “substitute” –for example it is like saying there is nothing else that we can do if not accept that present “decision”, option, or substitute–this means we have no other choice.

        And since “decision making” takes place at parliament; my question is how often is that “Alternative” government going to accept the “decision” of the ruling government and to throw theirs in the trash basket–an acceptance which would not promote their integrity?

        Zuma, my friend, I hate to admit it, but I am also perceiving your observation: ” I see an invasion and an overthrow” How I wish I am wrong!

        And so I pray, Good Lord, show Your guidance, mercy, and compassion, for the weak, disadvantage, innocent, and most of all, Your God fearing people in our Dominica; let Your peace reign in, and among us…

    • January 10, 2015

      That’s not what it means. This sort of thing, often called a “shadow cabinet”, is pretty common around the world. It allows an opposition to show on a regular basis what they would have done, to help demonstrate a longer term track record of topical decision making that voters can consider when there are elections the next time.

      • Free and Fair
        January 10, 2015

        Bravo, Steve. Didn’t think you had it in you to come straight. But, a good explanation. Now, hopefully, the idiots who do not understand will stop writing their crap.

      • Francisco Telemaque
        January 10, 2015

        Steve, I simply defined the terminology: “Alternative”, which cannot be defined in any other terms: I could get into if I could have talked about such as a government in Exile. However, The alternative cabinet does have every right within a democracy to even present their own version of the nations budget.

        In Dominica that I know is laughable, nevertheless, In the United States, although the Democrats are the ruling power, the Republicans do present there alternative budget, and I tell you what sometimes the budget of the oppositions, whichever party is utilized. That will never happen in Dominica, because politics in our country is not a cooperative affair, between parties. The ridicule, and victimization of the opposition must continue. Enmity must exists, division, and hate is the order of the day as long as one dominates.

        Francisco Etienne-Dods Telemaque

    • January 10, 2015

      Hon. Mike Douglas , decease at one time did have a shadow cabinet so please know your history.

      • Ba Yo Bwa
        January 11, 2015

        Of three – he, Vic, and Eustace Francis? And you call that a cabinet? How can you be so stupid?

  44. January 10, 2015

    And so it begins; Let’s see how long it will take one of you before you cannot take the pressure and jump out the fire.

  45. January 10, 2015

    congrats guys the pm will be under pressure i think he should cross the floor and work with linton that would be the olive branch he was asking for great job guys .

    • ah ha
      January 12, 2015

      funnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen:

  46. Gasparo Contarini
    January 10, 2015

    Brazil fires 365 public servants over corruption in 2014 :wink:

  47. Observer
    January 10, 2015

    This guy is delusional. I hope that the other members of the UWP do not follow this type of thinking because the train has already left the station. Coincidentally, is this guy a comedian?

    • Free and Fair
      January 10, 2015

      What a shame, you haven’t understood the meaning of ‘Alternative’.

      Under the Constitution the Opposition forms a ‘Shadow’ cabinet. But, since the Government has imposed a superfluous 17-member cabinet on poor Dominicans, the Opposition cannot shadow 17 with 10. So, they have termed their cabinet ‘Alternative’.

    • January 10, 2015

      put your brain in gear before you speak, mr. observer.

    • DANZIGER
      January 10, 2015

      Yes he is a comedian in Pawol pour rire show his role is THE DREAMER.

  48. Just Reading
    January 10, 2015

    I hope Labourites are seeing how a cabinet of 10 can get the job done. I also find that tge coalescing of ministries done by the uwp were methological and makes more sense. For example, whyy should sports be put with youth affairs and not with health and wellness. Recently, sports is being promoted as healthy as opposed to being a youth activity. Then, why should there be a ministry for constituency empowerment, when there is already a ministry for community development? And why can trade, employment, enterprise go with economic development as each of these activities are part and parcel of economic development? It also make more sense to parcel community development and social services and avaition, ports, urban renewal and clture are all tied to enhancing the tourism product, so why the DLP administration hadn’t think of grouping them? Issues of immigration and labour are related to law and is prudently packaged with the Attorney General’s responsibilty.

    • philme
      January 10, 2015

      get what done! what have they done for this country ? remember Dominicans has choose who run this country

  49. NRT
    January 10, 2015

    It’s great to put plans in place now for the ‘next’ election. Just don’t drag yourselves in and out of court, spreading yourselves thin and hinder prospects to win the next one. Strong opposition is always a good thing but it has to be meaningful.

  50. MY 2cents
    January 10, 2015

    Con artist talk talk talk. When it’s really a bunch of broke fellas who don’t care one bit about Dominica or Dominicans and just trying to spread some salaries around among their gang.

    • Dominica Can Talk
      January 10, 2015

      I wish all Dominicans had eyes to see, brains to think and intelligence to understand. who’s the con artist? Who is broke? Men who are self-employed or otherwise employed who have put their country first by stepping into the political arena and putting forth plans to better their constituencies and Dominica by extension. Men who refuse to be mere politicians and have heard our cries of what’s wrong and not working right and tell us the right and how to achieve it. A man defrauded the treasury and made untrue statements in public. Let’s go back to country he says. Another entangled himself with a convicted money launderer. Friends get duty free, money, land and house on backs of taxpayers. Friends get positions to ” spread some salaries around among their gang”. hmm Who does care?

    • January 10, 2015

      @2cents ,you are a miserable 2cents try to aspire to at least a dollar.

  51. BreakingNews
    January 10, 2015

    This alternative cabinet brings to mind a robber attempting a robbery while brandishing a toy pistol, lol. Matter of fact this move has Don Quixote written all over it! Ha ha ha ha….

    • January 10, 2015

      @breaking news for you it is backwards ever forward never you laugh like don Quixote himself.

  52. Sasso / Skerrit
    January 10, 2015

    I don’t care who is who and who is what minister. All I know is if the UWP were elected Dominica would stand a much better chance of going forward than these set of failed, corrupt, useless, greedy, lazy, visionless men and women the DISPORA madness put on our backs. Where is Skerrit somebody and where are those wicked diasporas? May God reward those wicked 1000% in return for what they did to us whether good or bad.

  53. My View
    January 10, 2015

    WORKS OF MOTIVATION TO MY PARTY:
    “There are two types of people who will tell you that you cannot make a difference in this world: those who are afraid to try and those who are afraid you will succeed.” Ray Goforth

    THIS IS DEFINITELY THE PARTY OF THE FUTURE. I BELIEVE THAT EVEN IN OPPOSITION THIS SHADOW CABINET WILL MAKE A GREAT IMPACT ON OUR DEVELOPMENT. WE NEED YOU NOW MORE THAN EVER TO SAVE DOMINICA.

    • philme
      January 10, 2015

      IMPACT of WHAT! THEY ARE NOT THE RUELING PARTY my view remember money talks

      • My View
        January 11, 2015

        A lot can be done without government’s assistance.

  54. Plato
    January 10, 2015

    The Shadow Cabinet is a feature of the Westminster system of government. It comprises a senior group of opposition spokespeople who, under the leadership of the Leader of the Opposition, form an alternative cabinet to that of the government, and whose members shadow or mark each individual member of the Cabinet.
    Please people let’s educate ourselves and get rid of ignorance. I hear too many people trying to ridicule what is a progressive move.

    • Dominica Can Talk
      January 10, 2015

      The Critics do understand organization it’s perhaps too complex or they are too ignorant.

  55. cbuwp
    January 10, 2015

    Congratulation going out to sanator Isaac Baptist we are proud of you. Team Dominica we love you

  56. shadow uwpwee
    January 10, 2015

    Hahaha, you will stay in the opposition for the next 5 years and beyond. Thats your portfolio- SHADOW MINISTER OF L’ARGENT

  57. Lawrence
    January 10, 2015

    In the vocabulary of the average Dominican, this day, this freak Cabinet was trashed on December 8th . And according to prprophesy, will never see the light of day in the political history of this COuntry.

    • January 10, 2015

      @Lawrence this is puppy talk.

  58. Hope
    January 10, 2015

    well what you all need to do if you all really love Dominica as you all say is those given the different ministries work with those of government to achieve a better Dominica then and only then we Dominicans will see not here that you guys are serious about the last sentence of the above article
    “We will lead with love, we will manage with respect to achieve the highest levels of professional success in the public interest,” he stated.
    God set the standard for us to follow when he made it clear its not about talk that is very cheap translate that into action and that can be done even in opposition
    go to the house and make meaningful contributions to the debates and not only oppose for the sake of it work with the government and let us Dominicans see that you can really govern the country and for sure you will have our vote before the five years are up the eyes of Dominicans are on you so you better be good representatives of the people for the people and a better Dominica

    • Titiwi
      January 10, 2015

      If only you had voted for them you could have put it to a real test but you did not take the opportunity.

    • Views Expressed
      January 11, 2015

      I humbly agree and At the same time I will also expect you and others to talk about the respect of the constitution and respect for good governance and the many corruption allegations that need to be addressed. The opposition alone cannot offer governance and support from where they sit, our institutions have to work, for example, the Electoral Commission, the Judiciary, the many government institutions to functions without interference. We Dominicans are fed-up with all these corrupt practices.
      Please be reminded that the UWP won the 2014 general elections,THE DLP under Skerrit stole it. That is robbery and these guys names will be plastered as political thieves for life. They have to answer to us…..DOMINICANS

  59. interesting
    January 10, 2015

    one can only damage their own mind when they continue to live in a fantasy world.

  60. Jerry
    January 10, 2015

    Interesting to see who is the shadow Minister Of Finance since before the elections Lennox said if they win Thomson would be the Finance Minister, now he is not even shadow Finance Minister. that says quite a bit dosen”t it

    • %
      January 10, 2015

      This is a party of brilliant minds. If Skerrit can be minister of finance,why cant Lennox who is a million or billion times more educated than Skerrit hold that post?

      • genie
        January 11, 2015

        hold which post…d man is just the shadow minister….there is nothing for him to do but to observe what is going on on the other side and every now and then oppose

    • %
      January 10, 2015

      Team Dominica has a superior level of thinking, to the dunce cats in the Labour party. POWERFUL SHADOW CABINET. EXCELLENT DISTRIBUTION OF PORTFOLIOS!

    • January 10, 2015

      That’s how stupid you are these guys look to the CONSTITUTION to guide them, so don’t worry if Dr. Fontaine win his case he will be the minister of finance but he is just an appointed senator he cannot hold that position but he can still make a big difference in the house..
      And remember education is key even for you.

    • Doc Sticky Fingers
      January 11, 2015

      Garçon Lennox never wanted sticky fingers near the money. Remember Lennox know the real deal with what happen to D–Ass money that move from nonprofit account to personal account, which was settled with promises to repay and maybe promises of political favor if sticky fingers and his party won the elections.

      • Views Expressed
        January 11, 2015

        Sticky Fingers, rise above these petty rubbish. You know the difference between Skerrit and Fontaine as far as knowledge and management of states money are concerned, let alone the question of accountability and financial prudence. Skerrit, is a wasting your time….stop protecting and defending defending Skerrit.

  61. Zuma
    January 10, 2015

    Once again Lennox championing his own cause, an opposition leader with 6 different positions/ concerns. Only a magician will be able to give full attention and consideration for all these different individual areas. But then again he remains in fantasy land..

    Secondly there is no position for gender affairs, a topic which is being given great attention, globally

    Thirdly will these positions remain if and when the opposition becomes the ruling government.,

    I hope that these positions were not thrust upon for the time being but for the long haul..

    Good luck any way. Especially Danny , Isaac and Joshua.

    • January 10, 2015

      They will not and that’s a fair question but you should know the answer.

  62. BRAIN DAMAGE
    January 10, 2015

    Way forward. Pastor Bull pray for our new cabinet.

  63. January 9, 2015

    I had longed for that day on December 8th, 2014 when the news would have reported that the UWP “TEAM DOMINICA” had won the general elections and Prime Minister Elect, The Honorable Lennox Linton would be naming his cabinet in a couple days. Well, the news I had greatly anticipated, with an inexplicable uplift which lasted long after the official result had been announced, didn’t happen.
    However, today, I am proud to say that I have not lost faith. I still believe in the leadership style of Mr. Linton and the CHANGE we called for during the many weeks of campaigning. Although it has not been materialized fully, we have had an opportunity to witness what could have been, today. Dominica could have experienced a state of affairs with circumstances more favorable to true democratic rule and good governance.
    Albeit as it may, what we see today is CHANGE.
    We must not lose hope.
    Change is a must; it is not an option.

    • PS
      January 10, 2015

      Brother, that election was only the first battle in a struggle to bring justice, ethics and sound economic management to Dominica. Roosevelt Skerrit lost ground to a “novice” and has been bloodied. This team will not give up till they achieve what they preach: “Dominica, the best place to work, live and enjoy life” – I believe Roosevelt Skerrit has already plagiarized that slogan, because he knows it is a winning one.

  64. January 9, 2015

    Dude, seriously, really? an alternative cabinet for what, to what? Are you suggesting a coupe? Anarchy? Treason? How do you create a pseudo government in a democracy. Sounds like subversive activities to me. Reel n come again.

    • philme
      January 10, 2015

      yes you are so right only in Dominica this happen

    • January 10, 2015

      @itmatters are you for real? utter rubbish!

  65. mine
    January 9, 2015

    Only God knows he is the one in control. Lord please look over Dominica as you always do.

  66. January 9, 2015

    You know something that’s why I don’t believe politions , I thought lenox said if he won the election he would get read of some cabinets , it looks like he has the same amount with the pm.
    And one more thing where ever what this conference is going on , I would like to tell this person who own this building and dominicans on a whole start using blinds.what for all you to copy from the westerers all you not copying it.

    • January 10, 2015

      Those are position if the full team had won the election but they didn’t he have to hold on some of those positions it couldn’t help he don’t have to follow the PM at lease he know what those positions are about and only those that were elected and the new senators can rise up in the house, it also show Dominican that Linton is not going to be a one man show he have given his team permission to stand up and speak and to ask questions, We are going to show a much better style of Parliament .

    • may
      January 10, 2015

      You idiotic fool Lennox never said he would get rid of cabinets. There is only one cabinet but there are many ministers forming a cabinet. How can a 10 member cabinet be the same as a 17 member cabinet? Basic English and you still can’t understand. Shame shame shame. No wonder you get fooled so easily.

    • Child of God
      January 10, 2015

      @ IC, I am confused, I thought the pledge was to reduce the ministers to 10, these are 10 shadow ministers, so where in the problem?

  67. Jaime Lewis
    January 9, 2015

    Will the alternative cabinet work within the current government structure, or will it govern outside with its own parliamentary proceedings? Who will it lead? Will it seek funding to put programs in place? If that is so, then this will be really good for the country.

    • Liberty
      January 10, 2015

      The many comments show that Dominicans have no concept of the role of the opposition.The Shadow Cabinet is what is on the label and that is what it will do.
      Read up on the role and learn before posting comments.

    • January 10, 2015

      @Jaime Lewis please educate yourself , they are not the Govt. It is called called a shadow Govt.

  68. Ryan
    January 9, 2015

    wow… U guys are so amazing… Keep it up .. Lenox u are my new Hero… That’s a great team… Work for your ppl … Team Dominica to the bone….Dominica / Miami

    • philme
      January 10, 2015

      there is only one Govt in Dominica it look to me this guys will try to do anything to get power you hero What!

  69. Unky
    January 9, 2015

    I think this may be the first time Dominica has had shadow ministers (subject to be corrected); but this is relatively common in progressive countries. These are actually positions and therefore the media is expected to refer to them as Shadow Minister of Tourism, for example.

    • January 10, 2015

      @ Unky, there was a shadow Govt. before lead by the Hon. Mike Douglas.

  70. Thor
    January 9, 2015

    Why were the men given meatier shadow position and the community development and social transformation (whatever that is). Is she supposed to be the mother figure of the opposition?

    That does not sit well with me.

  71. No problem
    January 9, 2015

    No problem. This is not unusual. This link shows that this approach is nothing new in other countries: http://siteresources.worldbank.org/PSGLP/Resources/commonwealthunit7.pdf

    So, absolutely no problem. Once all opposition parliamentarians contribute to debates regardless of what shadow portfolio he or she may hold. And it is vital that the House and Speaker are respected. Mrs. Knight will tolerate no nonsense for sure. Some of the opposition parliamentarians should begin to familiarize themselves with the rules of Parliament before going there to intentionally irritate and provoke the Speaker. Many of us will be watching and will not condone intentional disrespect and provocation of any member. Just go to Parliament when required and do the work expected of a parliamentarian.

    • January 10, 2015

      @ No problem, your comments displays a high degree of contempt for the opposition also respect goes both ways.

  72. Me
    January 9, 2015

    Heh heh,
    So now that Claudius Sanford is nowhere to be seen, “madame” Sanford will explain to the Kalinagos whom she disrespected, why the forgotten soul will never be the first Kalinago Prime Minister of Dominica. I want an apology to the Kalinago people. Don’t know if her degree in his “airhead affairs”

    • Me
      January 10, 2015

      Please note, this blog was not posted by the original Me but a plagiarizing supporter of Skerrit’s government.

    • may
      January 10, 2015

      Me, you need to find out the meaning of the word “disrespect” because skeritt is the one who disrespected the kalinago people when he said that they are easily satisfied and then he brought them plywood and galvanize for votes.

  73. Righteous
    January 9, 2015

    Now can someone please explain to me what is an “alternative cabinet”. It it very interesting to not that the IMF man is not assigned finance.

    One Love and Happy New Year Dominicans!!!!

    • January 10, 2015

      His seat is up in the air it’s just the same why the PM couldn’t give the other guy who they said win a ministry,, Team Dominica have given you Dominicans a lot of education try to see if you can put it into practice for yourself , ok.

    • may
      January 10, 2015

      His seat was stolen from him that’s why.

  74. Shameless
    January 9, 2015

    Love it, love it, love it! Change will continue along the path that the people expect. Long live Team Dominica and the patriots!

    Assertive, NOT Aggressive! 8)

  75. john luke
    January 9, 2015

    And the joke goes on

  76. January 9, 2015

    Lennox Linton and his bunch of jokers are living in a cloud cookoo wonderland.
    Where in the world have you ever heard of an “alternative cabinet”??? Your party is the shadow cabinet, not an alternative cabinet.
    Can I remind Lennox Linton just in case his mind has taken a leave of absence; that as the official opposition party; their role is to scrutinise their corresponding ministers in government, develop alternative policies, and hold the government to account for it’s actions and responses.
    However reading between the lines, the impression you get from the UWP motley crew, is that they are presenting themselves as the official government.
    Read this carefully: The “cabinet for change,” he said, will pursue the strategic planning and implementation disciplines that will effectively align resources to the national agenda for “progressive change.”
    How are you going to “align resources” when you are not governing and not in power???
    They still can’t accept that they have…

    • Mweh meme
      January 10, 2015

      You are so correct with your observations, Jamaica has had this “shadow cabinet” aspect for the longest while..it is not an alternative cabinet. Alternative cabinet is not the right phrase ( UWP to like to confuse the population).
      Interesting to see the man with the most experience in Finance was not given his rightful position….by the way what exactly is “cultural industries?”..

    • Alix
      January 10, 2015

      I will end … Lost the election. A bunch of puppets being controlled by a puppet master playing intelligent…I am so ashamed of Isaac and Joshua and Danny allowing lennox to pull their strings. The man has talk and no positive action… This is clearly a move with the intent of an over throw. I hope for dominicans sake am wrong.. A cord and Austin move…

  77. January 9, 2015

    hahahahahahahahahahahahahhahahahahahahahahaha………fix it Jesus!!! all I can say is thank God the DLP won this election :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:……where lenny goin with all them Ministries :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: …Im sorry I just can’t :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

  78. Massive Heat Wave
    January 9, 2015

    Brilliant Minds. Onward christian soldiers.
    The Bird flies. How many places lieth the Coocoos Nest? New Jersey, Florida, Jamaica? Please Come home to roost over the weekend. Chirp, chirp, chirp; the young are starving and the red clinic is on vacation.

  79. %
    January 9, 2015

    Great thinking. BRILLIANT TEAM! I Love
    WORKERSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS! HOW LONG? NOT LONG!

  80. marigot
    January 9, 2015

    What boy.. I thought ministry of finance was promised to Thompson Fountain… Lennox u change your mind jam? 8-O

    • Me
      January 10, 2015

      I am sure they have discussed this in detail and mutually agree that is the best, workable arrangement for the country.

    • January 10, 2015

      That is very easy to answer but you need help so whenever you see Mr.Linton ask him because you haven any sense and I know we in Marigot are well educated.

      • MY 2cents
        January 11, 2015

        You say you all in Marigot well educated and you all couldn’t encourage Lennox to get educated

    • may
      January 10, 2015

      You have to win your seat to be minister of finance. Lennox knows what he is doing so educate yourself.

      • genie
        January 11, 2015

        only Lennox is not the minister of finance…educate yourself

    • anon
      January 10, 2015

      The law requires that the Min. of Finance be an elected member, not a senator (as Thomson is now)

      • genie
        January 11, 2015

        peoples get this into your hard heads …..they are not ministers…..they are just there to marcoo what is going on the ministry and oppose like opposition always do

  81. ?????????
    January 9, 2015

    Niceeeeeeee… bon j…… we finally have an opposition… im honestly excited….. wish they cud get a good balanced speaker in d house…

    • Malpardee
      January 11, 2015

      U will leave madam speaker alone.

      • January 12, 2015

        madame speaker will realize that there is a new dispensation in politics in Dominica.

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