Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit, has said the government of Dominica has donated US$100,000 to The Bahamas following the passage of Hurricane Matthew.
A sum of US$100,000 was also donated to Haiti, the hardest hit by Matthew, to meet that country’s immediate needs.
Skerrit, who is a heading a Caricom delegation to the affected countries as Chairman of the Conference of Heads of Governments, arrived in The Bahamas on Wednesday after visiting Haiti.
He said the funds have already been transferred to the Bahamian government and said the government of Dominica is “very humbled” by the “small contribution” in the aftermath of the hurricane.
He called on the Bahamian people to exercise patience as the country rebuilds after the hurricane.
“I want to say to the residents of Grand Bahamas that you have to exercise great patience,” he said. “We must understand it is only six days since the storm and not sixteen or 60 or 600.”
He stated that although there may be anxiety among the people, he was impressed with the government who was able to respond to every single question about the restoration process.
“It is going to take all of us in The Bahamas to work together to ensure that we can bring the country back to a state of normalcy,” he noted.
The Prime Minister said Caricom is on standby to provide technical people to assist in restoring electrical lines and poles.
“There are teams on standby, ready to come in at a moment’s notice to assist,” he said.
it is true,, give and it will come back to you.. at first i was upset but in this time they need water more than we need the bridge
Well done Dominica .
Now time to modernize our city , build new infrastructure , the Roseau is too in the past ,
Too many old houses around .
Let commercial buildings look commercial .
I think it’s fabulous that we are helping others. But where is this kind of money actually coming from ?
I see no images of damage in the picture – a rather tidy and clean airport if you ask me.
I just Skerritt shaking hands with someone who could be in anywhere in the world. This is a scam.
I doh have a problem with Haiti but stoosh bahamas ! But where I be there nuh ?
Indeed Marcus Hill:
He may be involved in an accident, and sustained injuries, leaving a scar. However, that could not cause the condition of or disease of elephantiasis. If you saw him with a withered arm that could have been a result of the accident, I will not try to detail that in medical terms.
Nevertheless, I brief you on elephantiasis:which is a chronic filarial disease marked by inflammation, and obstruction of the lymphatics, and hypertrophy of the skin, and subcutaneous tissues, which chiefly affecting the legs, and external genitals.
The disease derives its name from the symptoms, particularly swelling of the legs, which makes them look like those of an elephant. The term is often applied to hypertrophy, and thickening of the tissues that results from any cause. True elephantiasis, or elephantiasis filariensis, is most often caused by a slender, thread-like parasite, the filarial worm, Wuchereria bancrofti, which enters the lymphatic system, causing an…
True elephantiasis, or elephantiasis filariensis, is most often caused by a slender, thread-like parasite, the filarial worm, Wuchereria bancrofti, which enters the lymphatic system, causing an obstruction to drainage.
This disease, sometimes called filariasis, is transmitted by mosquitoes, or flies which carry blood infected with filaria larvae. Elephantiasis is most often encountered in Central Africa, in some Pacific islands, the Caribbean, and in other tropical and subtropical areas. It is rare or nonexistent in the temperate zone.
The first visible signs are inflammation of the lymph nodes, with temporary swelling in the affected area, red streaks along the leg, or arm, pain, and tenderness, attended by chills, and fever “elephantoid fever” and followed by the formation of ulcers, and tubercles, with thickening, discoloration, and fissuring of the skin.
Dr. Etienne-Dods Telemaque,
I think you are confusing Dr. Skerritt’s illness with Avian Rhinotracheitis ‘Swollen Head Syndrome.
meanwhile our roads remains in a deplorable state. when is the warner to the pond case road going to get some attention mr prime minister???????
right before next election
Dominicans. how quickly do we forget. You all were in the same position last year. Other countries who donated had issues about paying their people and fixing pot holes too. Yet they stretched out their hands. Let’s not be ungrateful. The USA is in debt over it’s neck yet it gives to others. As a US citizen I don’t know what is being donated to other countries and it’s all US workers tax dollars. Be thankful at least you know what the Prime Minister did with $200,000 of your money I’m still waiting for the US Gov’t to tell me what happens to mine which a lot goes to waste.
You are nothing more than another silly Dominican displaying your badge of honor (stupidity) on your forehead. How on earth can you in your right mind make such stupid comparisons like that between Dominica and the United States.
Don’t you know that America, contributes (give away) billions of dollars each, and every year to nations including Israel, Pakistan Afghanistan and other nations?
Americas debt is self created in order to facilitate “a balance in trade” with nations such as China. America, can function debt free, so know what you are talking about before you compare America to Skerrit’s Dominica.
In Dominica there are people working for months and can’t be paid by the government! I am not suggesting that we should not give what we can afford, but when Skerrit gives away a hundred thousand dollars to Haiti when there are public works workers who has not been paid for months, that tells me something is wrong in Dominica!
Haitians surely needs help but charity begins at home. The are people in Dominica who are almost 100 years ; blind people that I have seen with my two eyes who must crawl on there two hands and feet into a river in order to cross to go back and forth from their homes.In this day and age why should people put cream on their feet before going out ,then to cross the river they must wash out that cream because in the 20th century there is not even a little foot bridge built for the poor?Come on Skerrit ,;it is another well built vice to serve yourselves and your family….Charity begins at home then if there is any left you give to others.
Other country’s who donated to Dominica could say the same thing you are saying..yet still they dug and gave what they could. Dominicans need to stop being selfish!!! And if there is someone who is blind and have to crawl across rivers, then a solution should come from that persons family. Stop expecting the PM to be a savior to solve everybody problems.
Come on people
When you give out of need there is always a greater blessing
The widow in Jesus days gave a mite out of her need
And she received a greater blessing
Well done PM we are proud of you
Dominica’s most of them love to receive but do not like to give
When you sew you reap
All in favour say amen
come on the UWP & THE FREEDOM PARTY show you all appreciation for the help we got from Jamaica after TS Erika,,raise some funds and contribute
At The End Of The Day
At the end of the day
Thank you Lord, for my work and pay.
I tried to do good
Even though that I should
That’s my prayer at the end of the day.
So when the new dawn begins to break
Just lift up your eyes let your heart awake
Be ready to meet what the day may bring
And be ready to greet every man as a friend.
Nobody knows what a power you have found
So do all you can for the others around
Carry them high when they seem to be low
As on your way you go.
God blesses the givers of all kind gifts from the heart, to those in need.
Those who are grateful and are cheerful givers, God blesses them.
Be careful with your inconsideration and sarcasm. Do not begrudge and criticize the help and amount which was given to both countries. Both suffered from the ravages of Matthew. Both will also receive help internationally,
It is not for you to criticize and question where the money came come. If you have a godly, loving heart, you will be happy that the PM donated sum funds to both countries
Consider how much international help D/ca received after TS Erica. You did not sarcastically inquire where they got the money from to give to D/ca. You who criticize project your ingratitude. Houses are being built for displaced D/cans. All roads are now passable and more. Whatever else is to be done will be done in time.
These two countries are in dire need of help. Know that the help given is on behalf of Dominicans. Each government will be donating what they can on behalf of their nationals. Be happy D/ca is able to help.
Thank you PM! God bless you!
Way to go Skerrit, but folks remember we need $1.5billion to rebuild Dominica, and nobody is saying where that money gonna come from, we stil have bailey bridges all over the place, but hey, let just give it away to gain popularity
We are waiting for the Press Conference when he returns to Dominica.
If you can donate $100,000 to whoever u wish, what will stop you from taking $1,000,000 to buy a house for yourself in Florida. Cabinet should be informed of any intention to donate and vote on it, the money is coming from Dominica, not you, yet Dominicans have no say and they paying taxes, for your information we still using bailey bridges after Erica, the road in St.Aroment by the house Calling buy is in bad shape, the bridge to bath estate can use that $100,000.00, the workers at public works need $100,000, Gaddakhan need $100,000 for works performed to pay his truckers, Solid waste need $100,000….. u mismanaging the country resources that is why it declining so much.
What a crass statement! Well done PM Skerrit for stretching a helping hand to our sisters & brothers in desperate need. Many helped us when we were hit by TS Erika. ‘Lest we forget ‘. May God bless & keep you. Well done. ??
you people are very selfish
Have you forgotten tropical storm Erica. And all those grants we received from those other countries? We received millions. So what is a little US$100,000 that the PM cannot donate to a country of great needs like Haiti that have just experienced what we experienced during and after Erica.
Money cant make Dominica better, God’s Love, our love for each other, selflessness and collective determination will
This is the most foolish comment I have ever read on DNO. I cannot believe it still has people that know nothing about international relation. Dominica may be in need of those funds for true to assist in different areas, but dont you think that in August- September 2015 after TS Erika, countries that poured out their support to Dominica, needed their monies for development within their own countries. Each government in the world has monies set aside to assist in these times, even if they are in need of funds themselves. It is the region responsibility to assist its fellow sister country in time of need. One of these days dont u pray that you or your family would be in need of help and people would come out and assist? Dont you think that all the persons that assist our citizens who are in need are not in need themselves?. You would prefer persons to donate 100 000 to pay someone legal fees as what was done in reference to the leader of the opposition than to a much needed cause .smh
I agree with you totally because I can say that for a fact that I personally withdrew last few dollars on my bank account to help purchase stuff to put in a container for you all people . Several Dominicans here came together desperately and torn apart when we saw the devastating floods . We had bills to pay , left them behind to donate and I must say it is a Dam shame that Dominicans are speaking against giving to our sister country . Be careful people.
Another point. Did u say Cabinet?. Well if so, just to make you know cabinet of all the ministers and senators on yhe governmeny side. Which means that obviously this was discussed. Just for clarification:
– parliament: made up of all elected members plus senators selected on the gov and opp sides among other persons. There they approve laws, national budget and take certain decisions.
– cabinet: ministers of government which come together to take certain governamental decisions. There they plan the way forward for the gov to take to ensure the day to day operations of the country.
Has anyone noticed that Skerrit has a deformity?
My observation is not a put down, nor a criticism, because no matter who we are, there is some sort of disease in our body; I am certainly living with three medical issues which if I am not careful can kill me any minute of the day!
My observation of Skerrit is that; I notice a deformity of his left hand, I wonder if Mr. Skerrit condition can remotely be diagnosed as elephantiasis?
As our nation Prime Minister, I think we the people do have a right to know if what we see is life threatening; therefore if Mr. Skerrit has not yet informed the nation in regards to his medical condition, perhaps it is time he do so! I am not being sarcastic about this, notice I refuse to call him out of his name on this one.
Lang Mama would donate a whole passport as oppose to half a passport eh. One passport going foir US$250 000. Guys like Duncan , Alick Lawrence and iother members of the passport business community might even donate a few pasdports worth.
DNO the PM ask for members of the business community yo donate to victims of Mathew and the passport selling budi ess is the most lucrstive sector of thr business environment
Francisco i too am curious about what appears to be a defirmity in Skerrit’s left arm. I sure hope that it is just a wadrobe malfunction and not a swollen limb
What he has seems to be a disease known as “elephantiasis.” I briefed Marcus Hill on the disease, if you search near the top of this page you can read the facts about that medical condition. He is fortunate not to have it affecting his legs thus far.
In the event the worm gets into his legs, its all over, they become so swollen he would not be able to put his feet in shoes. Ambulating also becomes extremely difficult to a point where some people are unable to walk!
Yes Francisco. As a school boy R. Skerrit and one of Rosie Douglas’s son (Kim I believe) were involved in a terrible vehicular accident in Dominia. They had to be evacuated to Guadeloupe for medical treatment, I remembered very well.
The accident left a serious scar on one of his forehands. That is partly the reason why he never wears short sleeved shirts.
puleeeze its the angle of the photo.lol
Don’t make a fool out of yourself, take another look: people all the way in Trinidad has noted his medical condition, and know what is; so how can you try to make a foolish excuse like that?
The man has a disease it is not a crime, or a shame to be ill! Plenty of us including me are living with disease, if you go for a medical check up today in a country where modern medical technology are used on people, it would be almost impossible not to find something in you which causes no pain.
Don’t make any excuse for something that is so visible! Skerrit is not a super human, he is not a god, the man is simple human; vulnerable to diseases like everyone else; okay!
You are just a monkey
You sound like trump
Foolish man
Why not take the $US100,000/EC$260,000 and pay public works employees in Dominica what you owe them!
All help is welcome, of course, but I thought this is a Caricom initiative, not strictly a Dominican one. I would have thought any donation would be made in the name of Caricom under these circumstances. Imagine, the President of the EU making such a visit and then making a donation in the name of his country only. Everyone in their right mind would think that bizarre. Are we witnessing an example of Roosevelt Skerrit’s grandstanding again?
No, this is just a money-laundering excercise. See how it is done here (with Haiti): http://beforeitsnews.com/gold-and-precious-metals/2016/09/haitian-president-exposes-clinton-foundation-hillary-clinton-tried-to-bribe-me-2953310.html
All I will say is that Public Works workers and their families are also in need.
True as your comments may be; you need to realize the more one give to the needy, in a case like this, it is the more one gets in return.
This type of giving is not political in a sense, there is a need in Haiti right now, therefore the spearing of a few dollars from the treasury at this time is in order, and appropriate. Remember, Dominicans like to get, we are always begging, and complaining how hard is Dominica.
People who like to get should also like to give!
There is a Biblical principal about giving; to the poor, as long as the purpose of the giving is not to serve as a political ploy
I really disagree with you on this one. this is a CARICOM initiative and if Skerrit is head of CARICOM now, why didn`t he use his initiative to have each island contribute an among.
We have priorities and outstanding work to address, we have our own disasters created by this corrupt government to fix, at least this man should stop his showing off and uselessness. Get Lost please.
This corrupt Labour Party must go. They are incompetent and visionless.
Ya Boy!
http://www.thenassauguardian.com/news/68472
Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit, has said… DNO can I really believe anything Skerrit says or has said? How ever, if indeed he gave a total of $200,000 USD to both islands, I say kudos to him but with a BIG “IF”. My next question would obviously be, where did that much money come from the treasury or Air Panama? Was it the sale of one passport or two passports? Since all the friends of his government selling passports all over the world…., maybe I would feel better if he gave Haiti 10 passports and Bahamas 10, so they could get some extra cash and even have enough to give Skerro a tip of over $200K. But I like that move Skerro.
This is an excellent and responsible comment. Yet still you have 12 dislikes. I think some trickery is going on.
Open Letter to Dr. Skerritt, Knight Grand Commander of the Oder of the Vatican
====================================================
We the citizens of Dominica ACCUSE YOU, Sir, ….. and AND AS A RESULT demand the following:-
1) FULL ACCOUNTS INCLUDING SOURCE OF FUNDS AND ALL BANK ACCOUNTS THAT THE $100,000 HAS GONE THROUGH
2) FULL DISCLOSURE OF ALL RECEIPTS AND ACCOUNT OF ITEMS PURCHASED WITH THE $100,000
3) AUDIT OF THE SOURCE AND DEPLOYMENT OF FUNDS IS TO BE DONE BY AN INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNISED INDEPENDENT FIRM
4) AN OFFICIAL STATEMENT OF ACCOUNT FROM THE GOVERNMENT OF HAITI AND THE BAHAMAS WITH FULL DETAILS CONCERNING THE RECEIPT AND DEPLOYMENT OF THE SAID $100,000.
Sir, we want this account NOW!
“Open Letter to Dr. Skerritt, Knight Grand Commander of the Oder of the Vatican”
You need to add to that: Mountain Chicken Carpaud (crapo) Mentality Sly Eye Sri Knight Indian doctor of nothing Roosevelt Skerrit!
Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahah!
I think you are referring to the sacred Constantinian order of St. George, of which Roosevelt Skerrit is a member. I am sorry to tell you that this order is not recognised by the Holy See.
Not so. Look again carefully. POPE PIUS XII WAS A CONSTANTINIAN KNIGHT.
Also, see: http://www.irishcatholic.ie/article/constantinian-order-clarifies-its-status
“…The Sacred Military Constantinian Order of St George issued its own statement explaining its current position relative to the Holy See. Welcoming the Vatican statement, the order said: “The Constantinian Order is a subject of canon law approved and confirmed in numerous Papal Bulls and Letters, most recently in the Pontificates of Popes Pius X and Benedict XV. Its status has not changed and its continued legal existence as an Order of Chivalry has been confirmed by both the Italian Republic, the Kingdom of Spain and other nations, all of whom recognise and authorise its awards.
Dr. Skerritt is a member of a holy order whether you like it or not.
Me; what is the holy sea?
There is no such place on earth, except in Roman Catholic terms, which means squat doodle!
When we are talking about sea, we are talking about the oceans; defined as a great body of salty water that covers much of the earth; it is also defined as the waters of the earth as distinguished from the land, and air.
There are few other definition I can plug in here, but you will find there is nothing, or anything remotely in reference of a holy sea!
What do you know? Read more. Cease spreading propaganda. Educate yourself. Smarten up! Be wise! It is a sin to lie and spread such, false teaching, the untruth and lead others astray. You have much to learn.
Hear, hear!!!
If this is not a scam, Skerritt should explain why anyone in their right mind would chose to send taxpayers money of the poorest country in the Caribbean to one of the richest countries in the Caribbean (Bahamas).
Easy to donate when it is “Not your personal money, u did not work for it, u just take from others who work and u give nothing in return.”
Good move but I want concrete proof that the money was indeed delivered. I don’t trust Skerrit and do not believe anything he says.
You know you are not much better than Haiti if all you can give is $40.000.00 US dollar equivalent. I still wonder when Dominicans talk down on Haiti as if we are so much better.
Guys lets think for a moment before we jump at his throat. I was confused and somewhat angry when I first read the headlines. but then I remembered that after TS Erika, Jamaica donated $100,000.00 to Dominica and the government of JA got alot of backlash from their people because they felt like they have their own issues to deal with and could not afford to help others. Nevertheless, we were very grateful for the help they gave.
Let us not be selfish guys. We were blessed by many and it is ok to bless someone else in time of need even if we ourselves are still recovering. God sees and he knows. He will bless Dominica abundantly.
Ya Boy!
Whenever politicians give ‘aid’ money, there is a scam. You are living in a dream world if you cannot work our how this back-scratching works.
They take taxpayers’ money and give it as ‘aid’. The money is never accounted for and the true beneficiaries never see the money (or a very small part of it anyway) and the money is then laundered back to the politicians and their friends.
The Clintons recent scandal shows you exactly how this is done. Read and learn what happened to Haiti: http://beforeitsnews.com/gold-and-precious-metals/2016/09/haitian-president-exposes-clinton-foundation-hillary-clinton-tried-to-bribe-me-2953310.html
Your comment is misleading.
The Clintons are not to be compared with other politicians. They donated privately, in the name of their Foundation. The cheque/transfer has to be issued with the name of the Foundation. This Foundation account will be credited accordingly. However they wish to claim it is their personal business.
The IRS should appropriately audit their contributions. If the IRS asks questions they should receive answers from the Clintons.
When governments donate to a country after a disaster, the cheque or transfer from account do not come from politicians’ accounts In this case, they cannot.receive a personal receipt which will reflect on their account.
Can you visualize the PM would donate $200,000 to Haiti and Bahamas and then expect a receipt in his name to apply to his income tax return in Dominica? Whoever is responsible for auditing his statement/claim, would immediately detect it as providing false information.
To ‘Tell the Truth’.
You are not a very good shill for the Skerros. The Clinton took money from taxpayers and others and laundered it back to them and their friends via their ‘Aid’ Foundation. You know that and everyone knows that.
Now back to our regime, they are the same people who have failed to give us audited accounts on passport sales and are the same people who have failed to ensure justice for GON when the PM is personally implicated in the missing millions from GON’s practice.
Still have confidence in your master? I will tell you that we will NEVER get an audited account of the fictitious ‘aid’ to Haiti and the Bahamas.
good talk
Dominicans just TOO SELFISH
the bible say it is more blessed to give than to receive
The total amount of US$200,000 should go to Haiti or at least US$190,000 to Haiti and US$10,000, as a token, to the Bahamas.
The Bahamas is a middle to high income country and has its reserves of cash from tourism.
I acknowledge that the PM as Chairman of CARICOM is doing his job.
You are not a Herd Follower. You are the Herd Idiot and Bottom Bender!
Remember Erica Dominicans
You don’t blame them. Bcus they have a leader who never give but take from the needy and poor. Giving DONT form part of them UWP but we are blessed as Dominica bcus we give that’s y we get so much to be able to give. In a time of crisis where Hun reads dead and thousands are in distressed the PM give but the UWP BLUE VEX. But honestly you all views don’t count bcus u all are separated form the true set of Dominicans. I discribe you the negative opposition as Domi-in-cans
Alot of them quickly forgot that’s why their comments are so selfish. I ask forgiveness for them lord. Because I don’t want Dominica to feel another wrath like Erika again because it don’t seem like we learnt our lessen the first time.
There are some who appear to have lost their memory and who also do not think. It is the height of wickedness of heart that they make such ungodly comments.
They do not consider that God takes note of their words/comments. Another disaster may be worst. Sadly the innocent ones will be affected.
They also do not pray and ask God to spare them any more disasters.
They may never have thanked him for sparing them. Yet they received help.
They project their ingratitude. They do not know what will occur next when they least expect it. God is displeased with such people.
When other countries assisted us last year did you all ask where they got the money from? Are you all really serious????????
That is much better mr. Skerrit and should have been done before you got your press secretary to write up that cringe-worthy first press release. Tactical error I’m afraid. It is only the cost of one of our passports and well worth it.
DNO, I am a bit confused about this posting.
On one side its saying that PM Skerrit leads and heads a CARICOM delegation to Haiti and Bahamas which is putting the CARICOM in the spotlight. Its basic understanding that once he is the president of CARICOM he will head the delegation. So that is in no wise placing him in the spotlight. On the other hand a post is saying that Dominica donates US100000 to Haiti and (correct me if I am wrong) another $100000 to Bahamas. A few questions here need answering.
1. Did Dominica donate $100000 to Haiti
2. Did Dominica donate $100000 to Bahamas
3. Did the other Member States of CARICOM donate any monies
4. Did the other Member States of CARICOM contribute toward the US200000
5. Where did that money come from
6. Was there any consultation with the Opposition let alone the HOA to make that contribution
7. Is PM Skerrit using the public purse like it is his personal wallet
8. Aren’t there much needed things to do in Dominica
Which part of US$100,000 was donated to each of Haiti and The Bahamas that you do not understand? Sot!
All good questions besides No.6
OMG….
…What!!!?? Where all this money come from? Why not from the OECS or from CARICOM? This government and its leadership are mad. Bahamas is a progressive, productive tourist industry nation, with great opportunities for recovering AAP due to tourism. What we have in Dominica is a loose ….. Labour Government dishing the limited resources we have. all Skerrit looking for is fame and publicity, maybe just like Trump
This is madness, robbery, and insult to us the Dominican people.
Silver lake is in poverty, Fond Cole, Tarrish Pit, Gutter in poverty. The whole of Dominica in poverty, no bananas, fruits nor exporting good to gain income and this clown abusing our scarce resources? God Help Us Please…Hurry put a hand.
Haiti was impacted severely, and so they should have gotten more than the Bahamas. Haiti, stand strong! One day things must get better! Be strong Haiti! One Love!
The money will never go to anyone other than the politicians. This is moneylaundering at its best http://beforeitsnews.com/gold-and-precious-metals/2016/09/haitian-president-exposes-clinton-foundation-hillary-clinton-tried-to-bribe-me-2953310.html
Not my favorite person but great job, Prime Minister Skerrit. It is not always how much you give but is from how much you give. I still think that all should be given to Haiti but it’s all good. This is how you tell God thanks for all we received from the outside world last year.
It should be comprehended he could not possibly give to one and not the other for obvious reasons.
I am rather confused. Not against helping other countries but Dominica is in great need, yet we are able to help others but not ourselves. Hmmmmm interesting!!!!!
where did Dominica get all the money to be donated
We were blessed so we are blessed
Passport sales of course!
This is a scam. See this: http://hotair.com/archives/2016/10/12/report-clinton-foundation-donors-got-rich-haiti-relief-efforts-haitians-live-squalor/
This is 100% money laundering. See how it works here: http://hotair.com/archives/2016/10/12/report-clinton-foundation-donors-got-rich-haiti-relief-efforts-haitians-live-squalor/
Indeed, WHERE!!!! SHOW US, TELL US!!