Antigua recognises Palestinian state

PM Baldwin Spencer with UN General Assembly President, Ambassador Nassir Abdulaziz Al-Nasser of Qatar. Photo: Antigua Government

Antigua has formally recognized an independent Palestinian state, Prime Minister Baldwin Spencer announced yesterday.

The announcement comes as the Palestinian Authority is submitting a written application to Secretary General Ban Ki-moon on Friday, which will go to the UN Security Council.

“Antigua and Barbuda is of the view that recognition of the State of Palestine will contribute to a resolution of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the creation of a lasting peace and stability in the region,” he said. “We are also of the view that recognition of the State of Palestine should not detract from the fact that many core issues of this conflict remain unresolved and must be negotiated, and that an outcome of those negotiations must be a viable Palestine and a secure Israel.”

Spencer said the borders between the two countries should be based on the “1967 lines with mutually agreed swaps, so that securer and recognized borders are established for both sides.”

Five CARICOM member states have now recognized Palestine — including Belize, Guyana, Suriname and St Vincent and the Grenadines.

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30 Comments

  1. GARTH
    September 23, 2011

    we would not give an inch of that land it is israel’s land and isreal we support u u r a bless nation

  2. GARTH
    September 23, 2011

    LEAVE ISRAEL ALONE

  3. tiny
    September 23, 2011

    ok Caribbean genius….then they should just stand by and let all the suicide bombers roll in

    • Positive
      September 23, 2011

      Jackass, there would be no suicide bombers if there was justice in that land.

      Those people were living peacefully side by side with their jewish brethren before the zionist implants came with their terrorist acts.

      You need to go and check your facts and history, the european zionist were the original terrorist!!

      • tiny
        September 23, 2011

        you really fool yourself into believing that……………….no they will never be satisfied until they get all of Israel

    • caribbean genius
      September 23, 2011

      How would you feel if someone came and bulldoze your house and take your land? Or come in the middle of the night and take your father and bro and jail them innocently? Or take your farm and give to someone else?
      People of the world need to get some commonsense, and then we wouldnt have wars and conflict. Conflict happen when people are biased and take sides without knowing the facts of the situation…

  4. Nkrumah Kwame
    September 23, 2011

    The world has created an UNJUST system economically, socially and politically. Yet we have so many individuals in the world who shamelessly hide behind ao-called biblical prophesy to support wrong doing by Israel and the majority of the western world led by the USA and Britain.
    Well done CARICOM countries that have taken a stand for justice and peace! I await Dominica’s position wioth much anticipation.
    There hase been more than 600 resulutions passed at the UN concerning the right of the Palestinians:NOT A SINGLE ONE HAS BEEN IMPLEMENTED yet we talk of peace in this world. But just a cursory look at history and we will KNOW that there can be NO PEACE WITHOUT JUSTICE.
    Asimilar situation exists with the USA’s embargo on Cuba. Too many of us speak of injustices in our world ONLY when that injustice is committed against those whom we love and are our friends.
    Just remember though that Christ said:
    “There is a destiny that makes us brothers;
    None goes on his way alone.
    For what we send into the lives of others
    Comes back into our own”.
    For in as much as you did it … did it not… to one of the least of these brothers (and sisters), you did it … did it not… to me.. spoke Jesus Christ.

    • Positive
      September 23, 2011

      Amen brother!

  5. September 23, 2011

    My word is forever settles in the Heavens. God has already settled this question, whoever disagrees, thats ok, he gives all free choice, we just have to accept the consquences. If Israel is to give back land, then quite a lot of nations will have the sea as their home. Check history.

  6. ineedfree
    September 23, 2011

    The Israel of anciency is not an Israel of 1976.

    The is a group of greedy and deseitful poeple who could only acquire that kind of power by plundering the House Of The Almighty, trample on the rights of the pure and march on nations with bombs and ammunition, and claim to be the chosen…they chose to do evil to the other children of The Almighty.

    Christ has described them as the synagouges of satan. The children of Israel are not converted europeans who are covetous of other happy races.

    The time has come for us to truly research for the knowledge that will free our minds from the glitz and gliter of Babylon; seek truth in its purest form and dont choose to be deceived

    • ineedfree
      September 23, 2011

      correction: the “fake” israel of 1967.

      ALL OPPRESSED PEOPLES OF THE WORLD SHOULD FEEL THE CRY OF THE MOTHERS, AND CHILDREN OF PALESTINE. IF WE ALLOW THIS APARTHEID SYSTEM TO FLOURISH IT MEANS HISTORY HAS ONCE AGAIN FAILED US.

      WE ARE ONLY SHEEP OF CHRIST AND NOT OF THE ANTI-CHRIST.

      OH ALMIGHTY GIVE US WISDOM AND STRENGTH IN THESE MOMENTS WE LIVICATE TO YOU ALONE

  7. ANTIGUAN
    September 23, 2011

    ONCE AGAIN…IM PROUD OF MY PRIME MINISTER…THREE CHEERS FOR ANTIGUA/BARBUDA..

    • Man
      September 23, 2011

      GTFO ANTIGUAN this is DOMINICA NEWS ONLINE

  8. Pastorj
    September 23, 2011

    Be wise Zion will never be remove kicking against a pick is plain madness

  9. Anonymous
    September 22, 2011

    no matter if the whole world agreed God has his own border for israel.So you fools can jump high and low it will not change.Since you all dominicans playing so Holy read the Bible.

    • Sout Man
      September 23, 2011

      “What shall it profit a man to gain the whole world and lose his own soul?” What shall it profit the Israelis to gain the whole of Palestine and lose their souls?

      Whatsoever you do to the naked, homeless and hungry brothers and sisters of Palestine…. The creator is a loving and merciful God. He will never support the lust and greed for land. Our hearts have the capacity for love and compassion. Grabbing more land for more settlements will not make Israel more secure. Why don’t they put their faith in God for their security if their claim to the land is based on the Bible?

      Why are Cuban counter-revolutionaries awarded billions of dollars for a few acres of land taken from them by the Castro government and Palestinians have to accept evictions, land swaps and permanent exile (give up their right to return to the land where they were born)? Many Christians believe that Israel can do no wrong and every present day Israeli is a saved soul. Don’t they have to face the judgement like everyone else? What’s the future for mankind; the “Holy Land” or Heaven?

  10. Positive
    September 22, 2011

    I am proud of Antigua for making such a positive step toward bringing about justice for the long suffering Palestinians.

    I hope that Dominica and other countries will be as bold instead of sitting on the fence or crawling up the skirt of zionist america.

  11. simple mind
    September 22, 2011

    Mr.Spencer,you are not alone,as it was in the beginning so shall it be in the end;except the zionist relinquish hold on Palestinian lands,there will be no peace.

  12. ineedfree
    September 22, 2011

    We vote for a viable Palestinian state and a secure israel nation.

    equality

    fraternity

    liberty

    FOR ALL MAN AND WOMAN ON EARTH…

  13. Anonymous
    September 22, 2011

    Black people only voted for Obama because he was black,yet he has done nothing for people of great needs.

    All his advisors ask him to reject the Palestinian state so he can keep his Jewish votes.

    Well I have news for him he is a one term Pres.

    • Lougaoo Mem
      September 23, 2011

      Well spoken words with biting teeth that most blacks know. I’ve always said that he’s a uno term Presedente’ after his first twelve months performance. Dig it?

    • Playboy
      September 23, 2011

      I wish he would be banned from the White House come November, 2012.
      Just for the Jewish money and vote, he’s done zero for the Palestinian people since in office, while continuing, like Western Europe, to pay reparation to Israel for a few years and 6 million deaths of the Holocaust.

      Yes, AID = REPARATION.

      What about reparation for not 6 million, but MANY millions of deaths of our forefathers for HUNDREDS of years.

      Open up your eyes, people.

  14. Lougaoo Mem
    September 22, 2011

    The time has come to recognize Palestine and its people as an independent sovereign state. But remember, do not expect the state of Israel to revert to its 1967 borders. The existence of Israel is in the hands of the Supreme Creator. In 1948, Israel became a nation, and that event marked the beginning of a new era for the players who will shape the end of times as we know it. Believe it or not. Any country hinged on the destruction of Israel, is doomed to fail.

    • Abu_Sulayman
      September 23, 2011

      Your statements reflect one who is brain dead!

      • Lougaoo Mem
        September 23, 2011

        Prophecies must be fulfilled eh. So don’t let your heart be troubled. My Allah, my God is the same father of Abraham, so understand that my statements reflect the words of the Prophets inspired by the Almighty God/Allah. Get your brains electrified with current events and prophecies. Got it?

  15. Gazette feuille caco
    September 22, 2011

    What’s taking the Government of The Commonwealth of Dominica so long to make the much anticipated announcement? Please say yes to a Palestinian state.Have we prostituted ourselves once more for the promise of development aid? Let’s add our voices to those of the rest of mankind and say yes we support an independent palestine.

  16. tiny
    September 22, 2011

    that’s good news…now if i was the leaders in Israel…i would put up a 5 mile barrier along my country’s perimeter and i would rain bombs on anything that moved …fly a plane in the air every day that reads …trespassers will be torpedoed

    • tiny
      September 22, 2011

      or better yet…the sign should read ….trespassers will be sent on a cruise….ans launch some cruise missiles in their ….tomahawk their skin….if ony

      • caribbean genius
        September 23, 2011

        OK brainless, jesus freak…. Learn some history and educate yourself. People of this age have no excuse for being foolish and ignorant. Seeing that info is at your finger tips.
        Do something other than read dno and make some crappy comments. Good that you reading dno but i think for the wrong reasons.

  17. Sout Man
    September 22, 2011

    Way to go Wadadli. That’s a positive move for Antigua. An oppressed people have a right to liberate themselves by any means necessary.

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