The Opposition United Workers Party (UWP) candidate for the Roseau Valley Constituency, Senator Ronald Charles continues to layout his party’s plans for a more collaborative community which he sees as the best hope for the constituency and country, by extension.
Charles who is also an Attorney, on Thursday morning held a press briefing at his law office in Roseau to discuss plans for the Roseau Valley.
“I am proud to announce that my management team and I are well advanced with our plans to bring back the love and to rekindle the flames of togetherness in the Roseau Valley Community,’ he said.
According to him, following a series of social inquiries which were carried out in the valley, “We know what the priorities of our people are and we are delivering and shall continue to deliver on their wishes for a more progressive, people-centered development agenda in the valley.”
Charles indicated that as soon as the UWP forms the government they will sanction an Environment Assessment Bureau which will manage all environmental study initiatives as far as new developments in the Roseau Valley are concerned.
“This is very crucial, especially as we hear of plans by the outgoing MP and his DLP [Dominica Labour Party] machinery to construct geothermal exploration infrastructure and a recently announced 36 room Spa-Resort for Laudat,” he stated.
Charles continued, “Let me say that we embrace every opportunity for development, but any such initiative, especially in this very sensitive location of Dominica, The Roseau Valley, should first conform to the environmental impact benchmark and residents of the valley.”
He believes that the people of the Roseau Valley must also be involved with any such development from the start.
“We pledge to support any move geared at providing relief to the people in terms of jobs and services. So, whatever projects are on stream when the UWP takes up the governing authority of Dominica we will continue and expand all valuable projects in the valley,” he noted.
Charles pointed out that the UWP has plans to construct an Eco Longevity-Wellness Spa, Resort and Rehabilitation Complex in Laudat.
“The complex will cater to the needs of all levels of clients, from the ordinary person to top, world famed celebrities who are in need of drug, physical and spiritual rehabilitation,” he revealed. “Wellness and longevity will also be key attributes of the services at the complex, which will also be equipped with eco-friendly accommodation.”
Charles added, “We anticipate that in the region of 300 people, most of them youth, will receive specialized training and offered permanent employment at the Laudat Wellness Resort.”
He went on to say that as part of the party’s 2020 initiative series, the Roseau Valley branch will launch the ‘People Vision 2020’ at its first ‘Senator Ronald Charles People’s Day’ which will be held on February 26, in Morne Prosper.
“The project takes different forms and is streamlined throughout the communities, involving citizens of all political (partisan) persuasions,” he explained.
Charles explained further that the People’s Day will climax with a Town Hall style event, where residents will be invited to present their concerns to him and the UWP.
“Those concerns will be duly noted and deal with in the lead up to the general elections and after, when the UWP would have formed the next Dominica government,” he said.
Charles said this will be a regular activity held throughout the constituency each month in keeping with the promise he made upon becoming a senator in the parliament of Dominica.
no Amriecans ships is coming to our shores because of our G/ment foring policy
I love Ronald’s ideas, however I hope this wellness center is not reduced to a (Two by four, wash your foot and come facility). I’m also hoping that you would consult with architects and designers outside Dominica, who can help design such a facility, while incorporating unheard of conveniences, such as proper “Bathrooms and change stations for babies). The health hazard that masqueraded as bathrooms at the Soufriere Hot Water Springs should never, ever be replicated and labeled as a tourism product. That place was unfit for “Pigs” far less for human beings. I would also hope that “Commercial Toilets” are used instead of those designed for private dwellings.
This is by far the most terrible idea I’ve ever heard. Let me say this, Keep your drug Paras away from this island and away from the valley. Let’s get the geothermal plant going where we can create engineering jobs, lower electricity cost to the whole island, business’ restaurants, luxury small hotels, shops, agriculture. Let’s enhance our tourism attractions.
Little kid on the block, its people like you who go around corrupting the minds of the Young people. You need to stop misleading your own people for petty politics, tell the truth. The only party that have a diplomatic passport lay-away-plan is the laba party. It is a fact that over five of our diplomats we never knew about was arrested and 2 have already been sentenced to prison. Do you proof to back up your lies of 6 million on a promise of passport if the uwp win? If so prove it!! How dare you call the polisario front a terrorist organization smh… The Polisario Front is the only recognized Government in Western Sahara. They are recognized by the United Nations and all African States. It is the kingdom of Morocco thats oppressing the people of West Sahara by preventing them from gaining their sovereignty. So in my opinion it is our Government that supporting a terrorist group
It appears that Mr. Charles may be on his way to crossing the floor.
So Labour building a Spa.. we building one too! Boy keep sitting in your office.
We love Ronald Charles in the valley, Collin can never win again.
Ronald is the best for the Valley! He genuinely cares about people!
A sure winner in the Valley whenever Skerrit calls it. Ronald has demonstrated his readiness to lead and represent the people of the Valley in parliament. Not only is Doc lazy, and ineffective as a Parl. Rep but he seems to be the central mole of corruption in the DLP government. Doc must go!
How has he demonstrated his readiness to lead ? What has he done ?
This time around i running with Ronald, I coming back home to my party. Great plans.
It amazes me how UWP is always able to attract very educated, very honest and very hard working candidates for FREE, just for love of country, while the government of Skerrit is only able to attract very highly paid candidates that are in it for themselves and their money and to hell with the country. All labor candidates both out going and incoming has their package and that my friend is very bad for Dominica. So you find every election cycle Skerrit fires all candidates in constituencies the DLP failed, though they usually fail in every single constituency except in the constituency where the bank is. The DLP keeps failing in Mahault, Portsmouth, Roseau Valley, La Plaine, Castle Bruce, Grandbay, Colihault, in Reggie constituency and the constituency of Dr. Darroux. Is just that Skerrit CANNOT touch Reggie, Blackmore, Ian since this one is his handicap puppet and he sure can’t touch McIntyre because he is Tony friend. They are all failures and that’s why Da failing after 19 yrs
Sound commentary that is most difficult to refute. You have pounded the nail directly on the head, Red Ant. Selfishness, gluttony , laziness and a mentality of entitlement from the ruling elites has contributed to the present state of malaise and underdevelopment of Dominica. Compare Dominica’s natural resources to any other island in the Eastern Caribbean., the abundance of lush, green, vibrant vegetation, huge expanse of arable lands, water in abundance, rear wildlife, beaches, sea, marine life, so much beauty to behold. I believe that God took His own two hands and created Dominica. It is the avaricious, corrupt, uncaring political directorate.
Mr. Charles, I envied your dreams and aspirations, then after continue reading through your comment, I said to myself that if these aspirations and dreams will take effect after the UWP becomes the Government, I’m now saying that you will have to wait a long time. Despite all the lies that Skerrit is giving to us
This senator appears to be the kind of politician that we need going forward. One might be of a different political persuasion of those in power, or out of power for that matter, but those differences should be put aside for the betterment of community and country.
Good stuff Mr. Charles. We in the Valley fully support your vision to bring us to the level where we should be. You and UWP will form the next Government in Dominica.
I am still reading looking for the plan.
Me too, still looking. The poor fellow is locked in a box of denial with all that negatives his party has been postulating .
Once you go negative you cant turn back, you cant reverse. Its like an addiction.
So we have to wait until next election for the illusion that he will be voted in. We know that is male pawpaw wishing , but let us pause for a second. The man is a practicing lawyer and knows or should know what is evidence based practice . He also should know that you do not have to be in government ( cabinet) to make any kind of positive contribution. So my question is…. what is his tract record. What has he done for the last 5 years, besides criticize and talk.
My take is he will continue to talk like the rest of his fellow uwp gang bangers, and do nothing.
Will he be hoping CBI funds which his party keep criticising, to pay for it?
Eagle eyed. Is he the rat in the valley looking and waiting for cheese ?
Workerssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss!!!
Skerrit Must Go
Skerrit Must Go
LAZY Skerrit Must Go Now
This is a gentleman and patriot that I have always respected and admirdd. Intelligent,, loving, fluent j
in speech,trained in youth affairs,etc..He is the total package!!!!!! ..
I can well understand why about 95% of the Roseau Valley population are hankering for change so…Reports on the ground is that the Doc is already out, but the smart lawyer with all his wisdom will continue his hard work until polling day .
The question is why the corrupt DLP, can only attract the “”Skerrit like candidates”” that they are having ..My God I don’t want to be Skerrit like!!!!!
Skerrit Must Go
Skerrit Must Go
LAZY Skerrit Must Go Now
Use your time wisely % and get a life. Your medication is critical to your behavior please stay on it. It’s been four years since you are 🎶 singing 🎤 same chorus, it’s not happening, get new ideas, that could resonate % or views expressed.
Dominicans please Wise up! credit @Ibo France. Can we not see the difference in approach?..It’s time to work with the UWP in governance of this sweet little country., The DLP has been in office for way too long, some people that have children now have never seen another leadership style in office, and all of what they know quite frankly have been mediocrity and suffering.
I’m certain the DLP is tired and imploding, notice the current boom of pie in the sky projects simultaneously occurring with a void of capable candidates. The Red machinery needs a rest.
Listen to Ronald Charles compared to McIntyre..?? Listen To Lennox compared to Skerrit, and the list goes on and on..Dominica have had enough of the mediocrity, we can do better, we must do better for the sake of the next Gen and the UWP has the Team Capable of doing better for DA..This is our opportunity for Change for a better DA
The people need servant leadership not dictatorship. Dominica needs a paradigm shift in governance. No longer should top down government prevail but bottom up management should replace it. Consultation and not dictation is key to fulfilling the people’s dreams and aspirations. Skerrit and the DLP have practised unhygienic politics for too long. Hygiene has disappeared from Dominica politics. The people yearn for the day when they can live as one despite their political differences. Where unity and harmony will become the order of the day. Politics of division from the cradle to the grave should be nuked. All resources of the State should be shared equitably, no one should be left out. Collectivism should prevail over individualism. The opportunity to effect fundamental and positive changes to that which obtains presently is nigh. Dominicans, do not squander this golden opportunity at the upcoming polls. Wise Up!!!
iBO France, Why don’t you say is since that present leader of the opposition was handed over the leadership of THE UWP Hygiene has disappeared from Dominica politics. Before he came in the RING people used to live as one despite their political differences. Since Mr. Novice came is only war and rumors of war. With all that Labor gonna be there for another term and UWP WILL BE F..E fe FENI.
Yes kid. U.W.P. ……FINIBAT ! D.L.P. 21 SAETS….U.W.P. 0 SEATS….with 100% lost deposits.
They have nothing to offer except fake news, quitting, demonstrations, looting, crashing Heads of government conference ,violence, D-Day, technical maypuis. (And the list goes on) Those gang bangers are not dependable and will be M.I.A when disasters strikes. The look on their faces, their body language says…”what shall I do”
The W in UWP means “what shall I do”
Ibo France, do you know which was the first political party in Dominica to transport Dominicans from overseas to come to Dominica to vote?
Do you know while in opposition that party had a Diplomatic Passport Lay-Away-Plan?
Do you know that the plan allowed the party to collect 6 million dollarsto run its election champaign with the promise to deliver the Diplomatic Passports when they win the elections?
Do you know that party is the first and only political party in Dominica to forge ties with an organisation linked to terrorists connected to ISIS?
Do you know that in the last general election that party put up a candidate who lives and works in Antigua to run for them in the Paix Bouche constituency?
If you do not know, Well now you know…. THE UWP!
KID, that’s a whole lot of unproductive and pointless ranting and raving. Many of your claims are frivolous accusations and Inxact allegations. They are just figments of your imagination. Your cult-like support and worship of a very flawed weakling is severely affecting your thinking and emotional state of mind. Your diatribe, in no way, will prevent the victory that awaits the erudite UWP candidates at the polls.
You talking pure crap you hypocrite! Even if there is any truth to what you saying please understand that the UWP was judged in the 2000 elections and we’re voted out. Not one candidate of the then UWP is going up this time. In fact I was a labourite in 2009. Are you suggesting I should hate the DLP since they were the first party to plot an overthrow a sitting government? No Patrick John was judged. We are dealing with now and as of today, the current DLP caused Ross University to leave, cause our banana industry to die; introduced poverty and laziness, they are very evil and corrupt and no right thinking person should think of voting them. Skerrit is a disgrace to us young people, Blackmore is a disaster and his reputation on the street is that of a vacabon, as for Mc Intyre all I can say is My God because this man is an embarrassment. Let’s talk about now you kid on the block that seems to be getting paid to defend this very sinful, very evil, very corrupt government
Good on you” KID ON THE BLOCK ” Tell it as it is, those nasty cheats and hypocrites pretenders deceivers and impostors, making out to be they are the good guys and Mr Skerrit Administration is bad for Dominica…..
Little kid on the block, its people like you who go around corrupting the minds of the Young people. You need to stop misleading your own people for petty politics, tell the truth. The only party that have a diplomatic passport lay-away-plan is the laba party. It is a fact that over five of our diplomats we never knew about was arrested and 2 have already been sentenced to prison. Do you proof to back up your lies of 6 million on a promise of passport if the uwp win? If so prove it!! How dare you call the polisario front a terrorist organization smh… The Polisario Front is the only recognized Government in Western Sahara. They are recognized by the United Nations and all African States. It is the kingdom of Morocco thats oppressing the people of West Sahara by preventing them from gaining their sovereignty. So in my opinion it is our Government that supporting a terrorist group
This kid on the block needs to find some legitimate work to do. You are too idle.
@ KID, man you that silver bullet you fired really have them going because the truth hurt, who let the Dogs out… Hoof hoof hoof hoofing 🐕🐶