Sapphire Carrington outlines PPOD’s development plans for Dominica

Leader of the People’s Party of Dominica (PPOD), Sapphire Carrington, has disclosed the party’s plans for various sectors within the country if it were to form the next government.

Among these, is a plan to establish a major health facility in the St. Joseph parish, in an effort to eradicate poverty in the area.

Speaking on Q95 FM’s talk show “Hot Seat” with Mathias Peltier, on Wednesday, Carrington, divulged that the proposed facility would provide employment for several people within the community.

She also spoke of working with organizations which are rebuilding health clinics, and constructing a medical supply store at the Princess Margaret Hospital (PMH). She did not name any of those organizations.

“In terms of healthcare… I mentioned about starting to work with organizations that are reconstructing the health clinics and will also be working on doing the new section of the Princess Margaret [Hospital]—the medical supply store…” Carrington elaborated. “We’re working with a company also, in the US, that we are hoping we can get financing to bring in a major medical centre; and we are looking to do that towards the Mero/St. Joseph section. One of the reasons we are looking at Mero in terms of the major health facility is St. Joseph, as a parish is, [it’s] one of our poorest parishes.”

Carrington, who it is said,  was a teacher for a decade, discussed revising the national curriculum, which she believes to be outdated.

“In terms of education…currently, we’re kind of operating on like a 19th century curriculum, which we need to update… so we can train our students to become productive citizens. That’s key for us,” Carrington explained.

The PPOD Leader stated that the party plans to partner with companies to provide affordable housing for Dominicans.

“… what we’ve been working on is seeing how many companies we can partner with to be able to bring in housing and community development projects that are affordable, high quality, and at the same time, energy efficient, throughout the different parishes in Dominica,” she said.

Confronting the climate crisis is also on the party’s agenda, as it was said that in September, a team will be placed in New York to “promote climate action in Dominica and the region overall.”

Carrington also believes that the Ministry of Tourism needs to be “fixed” and “revamped,” while food security and modernized technology should be promoted within the agricultural sector.

Carrington, who has taken up residence in Dominica as she lays the ground work for her party’s participation in the next general election, has been criticized by some members of the public for what they describe as her evasiveness in answering relevant questions and a lack of clarity in her political agenda.

 

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60 Comments

  1. Jaerocque
    August 17, 2018

    Chick isnt registered to vote but she want to form party…. Girl cut the crap and go back to the states

  2. Shaking my head
    August 16, 2018

    Come to Dominica and speak to the people face to face!!

    • Dominica 2 de bone
      August 17, 2018

      She in Dominica where have you been?

  3. L power
    August 16, 2018

    She look’s just like Mia Mottley, i’m sure she is going to will all 21 seats.

    • Johnnie Boy
      August 17, 2018

      I suspect she will win 22 seats

    • Joseph John
      August 17, 2018

      She will be the second lady PM of Dominica with 21 seats. The UWP is only concerned with damaging Dominica and the DLP is concerned with damage control. This political back and forth is not sustainable. DFP does not know what to be concerned about. That is why we need a new look, a new vision.

  4. Joseph John
    August 16, 2018

    Why all the disrespect. This look like part of “the war on women.” You do not have to support her, but it is not necessary to bash the lady from exercising her human rights. If you do not like her policy or ideology just present yourself as a candidate and challenge her.
    But you no face boldface men are just afraid of a lady.
    Lady continue this statesmanship as an example, a model for our youngsters. This negative attitude towards everything need to change and its a duty to change it.
    Expect the worst bashing from those vicious men as a challenge , be positive you deserve to win.
    You may want to make jobs, improve quality of life and protection of women and children the main points of your campaign. Do not declare the names of your candidates until election day.
    Your detractors will endeavor to make you declare all kinds of information that they are not demanding from the other parties. For example ….campaign finance information. Tell them “you first”

    • Sky Train
      August 17, 2018

      You are right on point. Miss Carrington really need to use that “You First” –

  5. St joe massive
    August 16, 2018

    I don’t know what Ms Sapphire is tryin to say but I’ve been living in st Joseph fr d past 4 Yeats lady I live this place….hv u ever been inside d health centre likewise in and around d community…st Joe ppl not poor!!! Now if u think that we are poor, start donating clothing, food n shelter…gv from what u hv…if u hv any….
    Nonsense…tlkin bout poorest parish

  6. AP George
    August 16, 2018

    I’m not endorsing Sapphire, but why is it when our own nationals come from abroad to even attempt to contribute to the development of their country, they are questioned, undermined, second-guessed as if they need something from Dominica. And this disease happens all over the Caribbean, by the way. These same resident Dominicans often welcome, with open hands, whites and other non-nationals who may often come with ulterior motives. Sometimes Diaspora Dominicans offer fresh perspectives and alternatives to the discord and backwardness they witness from afar.
    It is no surprise that when the new management of Ross glanced at the political and economic climate in Dominica – that Dominica did not have a “bias to action” as the AdTalem CEO inferred. Sometimes those outside Dominica may have a better understanding of what internal and external factors that are critical to the development of Dominica. The way forward seems mired in political discord and a fresh perspective should be…

    • Joseph John
      August 16, 2018

      Dominicans are not stupid, but a lot of the members of opposition forces are in denial with a negative mind set. That attitude is making Dominica unattractive and unsafe as a business destination. That is why Ross left.
      Now all kinds of haters and anachronisms who never cared for Ross are coming out of the woodwork slinging blames and accusations, like the swards of Andracles. They are like Don Quixote.

      • DA Fails
        August 16, 2018

        Yup that’s why ross left, nothing to do with stagnant economic development. :roll: Allu go feel de burn eno, more too come when a country falls flat economically it gets real ugly ask venezuela, man eating and chopping up each other over there. :arrow:

  7. jilops
    August 16, 2018

    girl u looking like u enjoy attention

  8. August 16, 2018

    I am in awe just reading her plans for the country and I ask myself is this what she has to offer Dominica?
    She talked about St Joseph and referred to it as poor. I am from St. Joseph and I am truly offended.
    Girl you do not have the look, the brain, the personality and the know how to be a prime minister.
    Think long and hard if that is the right choice for you because I doubt it
    Not sure where you taught but I am am working with the Department of Education in New York teaching students who come from all types of environment and one thing I learn is you must have a lesson plan to teach daily and a Unit plan that last the end of the semester or the year, and your objectives must be clear so it sounds like you need to think about your objectives for wanting to run this country.
    Everything you mention is already done so come again.
    Doubt very much Dominica is using the same curriculum for all those years and if they are look at the results yesterday Dominican children did…

    • Joseph John
      August 17, 2018

      We have better results in schools because todays kids are smarter and parents are more involved with motivating their children. They appreciate the value of education. But we must examine our system. Is it preparing our kids for employment in Dominica vis a vis our resources or is it preparing them for U S A and other developing countries. Is it preparing them for participation in the development of Dominica.
      She is only saying that we have to reassess the situation.

  9. Name
    August 16, 2018

    Firstly sapphire skye do you even know your way around the country? Do u kno how to get to Jarvis shop in st Joseph? I guess NOT.you will clearly need directions. So doe come and have st joe up .Have you even been dere? My lady your lack of self confidence smells so strong i can’t take d lordeh all now. You seem very ignorant and defensive. Pappy that is ur campaign advisor man.i don’t believe a word that comes from your mouth. You are not for the ppl you are for urself.YOU DON’T HVE MY VOTE OR SUPPORT.things not working for u States man u come Dominica and try convince is that we need a nut case party

    • Joseph John
      August 17, 2018

      What are you afraid of. This is just the beginning for her. If you think St Joe does not need improvement say so but you do not have to go ballistic on the Lady. If she says that she wants to improve St Joe, you should support her and cause her to keep her word. Maybe she has a soft touch for St Joe.
      Maybe she has a vision to improve Dominica village by village and she mentioned St Joe as an example. Every thing does not have to be in unappreciative Roseau. When LeBlanc wanted to build the west coast road he used St Joe to emphasize the importance of the road in village development. So relax and give the lady a chance, she did not mean to annoy anyone. She did not mean to be like Linton on CNN blasting Dominica.

  10. Jonathan Y St Jean
    August 16, 2018

    I wish Sapphire and her party the best in their endeavor to move the country forward. It is their right to do so and the voters will decide whether her plans and objectives resonate. This decision will help as well as hurt the chances of the existing parties, only time will tell. Let’s wait for the meat on the bones of the outline she presented. In such a small country I wonder why is it that people can’t find a way to join forces with the existing parties and seek to change from within rather than split the electorate and create more divisiveness. This to me is a truer sense of leadership skills and commitment. You can see why Caribbean integration is so elusive and difficult because of huge egos.

  11. ArAb
    August 16, 2018

    Sorry but if you want a new party to run Dominica, it should not be PPOD. They should get no more votes that what their family members give if any. I am neutral in the sense that I will analyse what is going on and what is being said then vote. I do not follow one party.

    I had the opportunity to ask Sapphire Carrington some questions. It got to the point where she said that she is busy and will reply in an hour since she was on the road. I accepted that. It took a few days then I asked when will I get a reply since I would like to know where they stand and some of their issues. I am still waiting. Either she was not prepared for my questions or just was not in touch with Dominica.

    I could be wrong but she did not move me in anyway.

    • Jheri Curl
      August 16, 2018

      she trying to run the country from abroad?
      she cannot be alright in the head

    • Joseph John
      August 17, 2018

      Women have better survival instinct than men. How do you think that so many single mothers are able to take care of their families with so many dead beat fathers. Three prominent men have been arrested for sexual abuse of children recently but its hush hush on the down low . How many women have been arrested.
      The lady knew that you were going to embarrass her or abuse her. She is one smart cookie. Did you notice how she evaded Matt on Que 95 using his “crucify the interviewee” journalist technique.

  12. dummyinacan
    August 16, 2018

    Looking at the current situation in Dominica, I don’t believe another party is the solution. So my dear lady you better think again because you will not get in office anytime soon unless you have a few millions to distribute among those greedy Dominicans . Dominicans need to step up and decide to come together for the betterment of the nation. If we continue with that political feud that now exist, we will have no Dominica to hand over to our children. We are an enemy to our own selves. We do not love Dominica as we claim we do. We just want from the country but not willing to give to the country. Everybody is “free-ness” they want. SMH! (Give-me, Give-me, Give-me) I am fed-up with that.

  13. Ted Lewis
    August 16, 2018

    Sometime i wonder how the f….k i was born in dominica . i mean what the hell is wrong if someone is putting themselves up for public service . so everyone that have to serve must serve for DLP. like seriously. look how many Dunce element in that DLP party ……. up the country . when labour was in opposition all i heard is Rosie have contact and he died and left the country in debt . did not see investors flocking in. i mean we got fooled by Rosie . not one FDI before he died . just travel all over the place not knowing how to run a country . ask them fellas like Ottis , Reggie , Skeritt etc . why there is now a different standard for UWP, DFP, etc. why now we want to see the opposition while in opposition do x ,y and z without a budget or proper standing to negotiate on behalf of the country . we must stop be critical of person who want to serve , especially females. debate her on the issues and if u feel she can’t help move the country then do not vote her .

    • %
      August 16, 2018

      That’s my exact opinion. Look at the large number of Idiots in DLP. Noone can question Skerrit,the laziest and most incompetent leader in the region.Under lazy and idiotic Skerrit,we just lost a billion dollar company Ross.I tried not to comment until I got someone with wisdom like you blogging .
      Skerrit Must Go
      Skerrit Must Go
      Skerrit Must Go Now

    • DA Fails
      August 16, 2018

      It’s not their fault bro, you gotta understand that’s exactly what the DLP wanted, the country is suffering from massive brain drain atm, literally everyone with a brain living outside DA and looking in… For the laborats that left simple questions you have to ask them
      1. Why would you leave a country where the people you voted for are running the country? That’s like an American voting for trump then leaving when he gets elected, LOL.
      2. What do you expect the opposition to do in opposition that can be comparable to the government who is in control of all the country’s capital? :lol:

  14. Sisserou
    August 15, 2018

    Keep the pressure on sapphire, we splitting the votes right down the middle.

    • Diafish jab
      August 16, 2018

      Yes, come and live in Dominica for 5 years minimum. Understand the mind and hearts of the people. Align yourself to the established political parties, current and relevant politics and needs. Then and only then will you warrant respect and most importantly the trust. Good ideas are just that, ideas!

  15. JAH KAL
    August 15, 2018

    skerrit must go

  16. Rhelly
    August 15, 2018

    Ms carrington a lot of new party has come and not last. They cannot keep up. So let us see how long you will last

  17. mine
    August 15, 2018

    Remember she said on one of her interview she like a dasheen leaf.

  18. KID ON THE BLOCK
    August 15, 2018

    I listened to Matt interviewing this lady on Q95 and it is unbelievable to hear how Matt was going on. It’s like Matt want the LADY to respond to his questions to suit him. Even to the point one would think Matt wanted to tell her what to say. Matt never ever wants to hear anything about the wrongs of Lennox and the UWP. ONE ask Matt a question concerning the wrongs of Lennox or the UWP, he answers you with a question if you do the same to him he thinks you are not answering the question but going around in circles and he cuts you off. Matt must realize everything is for a time. Angelo on his show was worst politically than he, Matt; today Angelo is quiet as a lamb. Matt claims that he is neutral but he worst than blasting. By his auteraces, the deaf and blind could hear and see Matt as a POTO UWP campaingning on Q95. When you call Matt show, if your call is not against Skerrit, the Labor Party or the government you better don’t call because you will be cut off in a minute.

    • Neville
      August 16, 2018

      Listen you fool, I’ll keep it very simple for you – everything and I mean everything is better than Skerrit!!

  19. Is So
    August 15, 2018

    We the people in St. JOE rather our poverty and humility than your phoney I’ll mannered horse. Take your hospital and commit yourself. You people have always use St.Joe as YOUR punching bag.

  20. Fbother
    August 15, 2018

    But where mamzel comout ner.. u dus coming here with your marge ppod nonsense… my girl just move yor arse ther with your coshony eh.. a joke that man… u coming with promise bout hospital… u and skerite same ting… comout there man.. who goin vote for you… where you comout my lady??

  21. Man bites dogs
    August 15, 2018

    My God they all coming out from the wood works now! I might be as well join in too wait for me am inn my mandate will be every clowns belonging to the so – called pathetic worker party must go :lol: :oops:

    • Sisserou
      August 15, 2018

      You have an obsession with workers, is work we working unlike… anyway when workers win next election there will be no need to bite dogs.

  22. Seriously
    August 15, 2018

    Sapphire Sky Carrington can you please tell Dominicans why you are not using your real name? What exactly are you hiding in the Bronx?

    • mine
      August 16, 2018

      They should really check Claudine Williams because of the reason of her name change is a little shaky.

  23. RBD Cinema
    August 15, 2018

    That’s a female version of Pappy man? DNO give us possitive news so we could read and comment on. The situation in Dominica is too serious to talk about another Pappy, this time with a skirt.

  24. DA Fails
    August 15, 2018

    Dominica aself is wash your foot and come, I not voting no Dieaspoorer to run a country they obviously know nothing about, Dumbnicans aself have no problem voting for french man, Ministers children self doh even making children in de country, what rubbish I seeing there laboraaaaatttssss

  25. Possie vibes
    August 15, 2018

    Dominicans are really screw up backwards in their thinking. We don’t expect the woman to give up her sauce of who or where is financing her at this moment but i strongly believe having been out there and into buisness herself she has some good waiting support off financiers out there.

  26. Ibo France
    August 15, 2018

    Ms. Sapphire, the people want commitments not promises. Bring your documents, names of individuals and companies, only concrete proof will suffice. The reason for so many people want to contest the leadership position for prime minister, it’s because Mr. Skerrit has set the bar so low. His election to PM position has proven that you don’t have to be intelligent, honest nor patriotic to procure the top job in Dominica. All you need to do is to lie well.

    • August 16, 2018

      So let us set the bar lower to accommodate the leader of the opposition.

      • Ibo France
        August 16, 2018

        It appears to me that you can only think superficially. You have completely misconstrued my comment at no surprise to me. To analyze, synthesize, hypothesize, these higher levels of thinking, appear to be beyond your mental capacity. Pathetic!

    • Sky Train
      August 17, 2018

      Linton is perfect then!

  27. DC
    August 15, 2018

    I must tilt my hat to you. Many amongst us are afraid to take risks. As a fellow Dominican woman, I encourage you to keep strong. You have embarked on a journey which will be very bumpy at times, however, you must not give up. I have listened to some of the insults hurled at you and it breaks my heart, especially, those from women. Keep your head up, the voices of the unheard will carry you through! One Love!

  28. Uncle
    August 15, 2018

    I listen to this lady on Matt’s programme this morning. Sorry she is as clear as pea soup, not even dumplings I can see in there. I can not trust her. Who is financing her,how does she pay her expenses when she has no job? Sorry as intelligent as she sounds, in my mind she has a screw lose. How can you have person like that for prime minister that is so evasive. Not my vote she is getting.

    • DA Fails
      August 15, 2018

      Allu have no problem voting for DLP members, I suspect all you people in DA mad eno. :lol: I not saying you not right, but trust me she not not worse than what allu have now :lol:

      • Uncle
        August 15, 2018

        So we have to settle for mediocrity then? Chupes man.

      • Rat Race
        August 15, 2018

        Hahaha… Facts!!!!!! :lol:

  29. mine
    August 15, 2018

    I hope they investigate of of those who are leaving the USA running to Dominica seeking leadership of DA. all the so call wolves in sheep clothing.

  30. zandoli
    August 15, 2018

    Stupes!!! The party of 1 making outlandish statements. Go back to sleep lady.

  31. Fire Starter
    August 15, 2018

    Sapphire was excellent in her responses. Her level of diplomacy is what we need. I like that she did not bash any candidates. She was direct . I like her style. This woman is on fire

    • PPOD
      August 15, 2018

      Sapphire is you dat dere??! Using the name Fire Starter! :lol:

    • Joseph John
      August 15, 2018

      Thanks Sapphire for making a political presentation without the bashing. Politics of bashing belong to parties that have nothing to offer but hate and words. I call it regressive politics.

    • Plato
      August 15, 2018

      I saw no diplomacy; rather I saw idiocy. How can one offer herself up for public office, yet is so secretive and evasive about everything? You are not fit for public office. Please get out of the way so those of us who are serious about bringing the change that we so desperately require are able to do our work without distraction.

  32. My bad
    August 15, 2018

    Dominica is a joke so Sapphira is just having her fair share of jokes. Just looking at her tells me she likes attention and money and therefore fits the cabal of Skerrit’.

    • Man bites dogs
      August 16, 2018

      @ my bad, Why is it Dominica is a joke, you just don’t understand what its all about. For a start Ms /Mrs Sapphire is Dominican she has every right like any other Dominican to foam her own political party and Dr Skerrit cannot stop her. So friend the joke is on you :lol:

      • Uncle
        August 16, 2018

        Man, you say Saphire is foaming? Maybe she is for true? I suspect you subconscience came to the fore. Make sure your dog does not catch rabies when you bite it because when they do, they start foaming as well.

      • Man bites dogs
        August 16, 2018

        @ uncle, When ever i say shxx! You be first to jump on the spade.

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