The Dominica Freedom Party (DFP) views the statement of Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit on Friday, March 18, 2022 regarding the signing and establishing of Diplomatic Relations between the Commonwealth of Dominica and the Republic of Syria as another deceptive and dishonest act.
The many inconsistencies in the Prime Minister press statement made clear either he his engaging in a massive cover-up, or the Minister of Foreign Affairs has been recklessly derelict in his duty. It stretches credulity to ask the Dominican public to believe that the Foreign Affairs Minister had the gall or incompetence to wait over a year to inform the Prime Minister of Syria’s request to establish diplomatic relations with Dominica. And further that Ambassador Lorraine Bennis – Roberts had the audacity (stupidity?) to move ahead to sign this agreement in the middle of one of the worst acts of aggression by Russia the foremost ally of Syria.
The account given by Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit of this outrageous diplomatic faux pass simply furnishes evidence of the lack of foresight, disunity, and dereliction of duty by a disempowered and disinterested cabinet.
Such apparent dishonesty or professional incompetence in governance is outrageous and unforgivable. The Prime Minister’s statements and flimsy explanations show a willful and total disrespect for the citizens of Dominica. Our beloved country is groaning from the pain and embarrassment caused by this Labour Party administration.
How irresponsible and dishonest is the Prime Minister for implying that he was surprised when he learned of the signing of the agreement by Ambassador Lorraine Bennis – Roberts. And that he had then summoned her to Dominica for an urgent meeting with him and other government officials on Thursday, March 17, 2022. We note that the establishment of diplomatic relations between states, and of permanent diplomatic missions, takes place by mutual consent. Additionally, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs plays a critical role in this process by advising and informing the cabinet on such matters. Clearly, such diplomatic relations could not have taken place without the prior knowledge, consultation, and advice of the Minister of Foreign Affairs and or the Prime Minister.
This diplomatic faux pas is so great that one must speculate that the counterbalancing payoff must be greater indeed – for someone. Could it be that Russia plans to use Dominica, via Syria, to bypass international sanctions? Were the promises of Russian oligarchs so great as to have led to temporary insanity? That the Prime Minister let slip during his comments that he did indeed have an interest in Syria CBI initiatives only deepen these suspicions.
It is noteworthy that three (3) days prior to the signing of the agreement on March 7, 2022, a letter signed by Mr. Emmanuel Nathan Coordinator of the CBI programme, dated March 4, 2022, advised of suspension of applications from Russian and Belarusian nationals. Note that this letter came about only following many calls from Dominicans at home and abroad urging the Skerrit led administration to stand with the international community and end diplomatic and other relations with Russia – including halting of the CBI programme. The Syrian agreement may well have provided an alternative path to passports for these nationals. Coincidence?
Further, the DFP views the comment of the Prime Minister declaring that the signed agreement would be suspended indefinitely as mere confusion due to a limited knowledge of Foreign/ diplomatic Relations. We therefore call on Prime Minister Skerrit to take the appropriate steps to have this agreement rescinded and properly settled. This is a pressing matter given the Syrian government’s track record of human rights abuses.
Given the severity of this misstep, the regional and international embarrassment, and the potential economic fallout, we question the competence of this Labour Party led government to continue to administer this country. We also call for the immediate resignation or dismissal of the Minister of Foreign Affairs Hon. Kenneth Darroux.
I have said many times before I am not a hypothetical Bible basher but my point is” God bless Dominica Labour party and prime minister Dr Skerrit,” for the ravalution and building a much better Dominica, when Labour took over 20 20years ago from those clowns and criminals it was a pothole and today once again Monday,28/march 2022 they are still trying to fool the public with their lies and sickness God bless Pm Skerrit,
The next general election is very important here in my beloved country. Enough lies, corruption and greed. This party of corrupt politicians should go. Why no electoral reform until now?
The only and only way we going to remove this kleptocracy government is by a revolution people, never by the ballot, ask the Africans,
Brother, the last thing we want is a revolution. Revolutions are mostly bloody and destructive and don’t bring democracy. Just vote out this bloody government. If Dominicans cannot even do that, what’s the point of a revolution, only to bring in another bunch of dictators then?
We signed diplomatic relations with Syria,the timing was wrong.The ambassador resigned.A mistake was made we have corrected the mistake.We are moving on.Not going to let some prodigal sons living in the diaspora tell us what to do.
Always nonsensical! Never one time this guy surprises the readers wth a comment that is logical, reasonable, uplifting or thought provoking. Every time he posts he dumbs down the news site.
Do you ever surprise your readers with logical, reasonable
and though provoking comments, lol. I’m always puzzled by
by the accusations you make about people, when in fact it points right back to you and your behavior.
More politics and I understand. Enjoy the progress and developments taking place in Dominica by the ingenuity of the Dominca Labour Party Government.
This human thermometer who claims to have more degrees than a real thermometer is just as ignorant as his bosom friends Lie Clown, Dog Abuser, Gary Ignoramus, CA Roots.
I take it that you have given “ignorant” a new meaning. When someone does not support your nonsense and your attack on the Prime Minister, he is ignorant. Well, I am not one of your UWP disciples who supports everything you say and do. Your attack on the PM has been continuous and nonstop. You are being very political and aggressive and, it shows the animosity and hatred you have towards Skerrit, no matter what. You will go to great length and under pains to make sure that Lennox Linton becomes the next Prime Minister of Dominica. It is wishful thinking and, it will not happen, not on this earth, not on the next one. Lennox is doomed to fail at the next general election. And, of course, we expect him to resort to violence when that day comes with you telling him, “I got your back”.
Skerrit’s lies about the Syria’s diplomatic scandal couldn’t even fool a good grade six student. One would have to wilfully suspend common sense to believe him.
Sing for your supper Ibo, there’s a bowl of leftovers outside for you enjoy it!
He fooled you, that is for sure. That is why you are raving mad. Grade 6 students are very happy with the status quo. They get free breakfast every morning at school. There is a school bus that drives to and from school everyday.They are healthy and learning and studying. They pay you no flipping mind. They know you are loco and it will take more than one surgeon to perform a brain transplant on you in order to be successful. We do not want one day you are ok and next day your brain gives way dead on the operating table.
Why are you calling for the departure of the foreign minister. You should be calling for the man ‘in charge’ of everything in Dominica, a man by the name of Skerrit. Are you all afraid of that clown??
This Freedom Party thing is annoying. What is the issue that the intelligent men and women of the so-called Freedom Party cannot join hands with the UWP and come up with a good plan to eradicate this Labor Party regime? Is it that the UWP don’t want you in their ting? Freedom Party what is the issue? No one is listening to you and your constant talk about MAMO, MAMO, MAMO. Do something because this corrupt regime must go, and it has to take a combined effort for this to become a reality. Just like the combined islands cricket team became a force to dominate the superpowers of Barbados, Jamaica etc. We need a combined force to eliminate this bunch of con artist regime (Hope Matt Peltier don’t take offense to describing the Labor party regime as a bunch of con artists). United we stand, divided we fall.
Jonathan Y St.Jean is an American citizen.Gabriel Christian is an American citizen.Dale Dangleben is an American citizen.America has diplomatic ties with Saudi Arabia,so much so they have sold fighter jets to the Saudis.On March 12 2022, the Saudi Arabian government executed 81people including 73 of their own in one day.The above mentioned American citizen stayed quiet.These guys does not have a bedbug business,they do not employ one single Dominica,yet they want to tell
us who to and not to have relations with.The freedom party is dead.The people,which is the majority will decide what will and will no be done.We the people now it’s not about Syria.It’ about destroying the CBI and in the process destroying the Dominican people.Only traitors do that.St.Jean and his gang of AHOLES supported sanctions against Venezuela,today they bury their heads in shame.America is thinking of purchasing oil from Venezuela.Mentality of a house NIG.
They are such hypocrites. Like house slaves looking under the masters table for fallen crumbs while selling out their fellow slaves.
That is exactly what you Labourites are. Hypocrites and spineless worms that look under Skerrit table for the odd crumb while he feasts on lobster and caviar with a drink of the finest Dom Perignon. All you disgust me, kissing this gangsters behind on a daily basis.
@Beta, three words regarding your comments
“SAME TO YOU”
More of the same nonsense everything time. There is a program called Hooked On Phonics.Lie Clown, you bought the one called Hooked On Nonsense.
Too much clutter in your brain. It badly needs to be drained. You are like a confused toddler who puts his right shoe on the left foot.
Your comments are bemusing a true reflection of the the present state of a simplistic brain.
This article is well researched and written. It gives a clear, detailed and chronological account of events that occurred before and after the debacle much to the chagrin of the citizens.
The spokesman for the DFP has called for the resignation of the Minister of Foreign Affairs. He is correct, but,, so too must Roosevelt Skerrit, as he is even more culpable. He ‘run things’ in Dominica. Nothing happens in government without his consent. In any real country, he would have been the first one to be instructed to tender his resignation forthwith.
The entire country should be locked done on a Friday, the busiest day of the business week, to send an unequivocal message that Skerrit and his duplicitous henchmen MUST GO NOW!
All valid points. https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/mar/18/syrians-join-russian-ranks-in-ukraine-as-putin-calls-in-assads-debt?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Other
The whole team should go….banis darouu and him king pin …in the us on cnn a wrong news story the whole crew would be terminated….this is very poor vision on this government…Dominica is the most laughable country in the world….Dominica is a place to retire not for young ppl….absolutely no opportunity….the only thing which is there if u campaign hard for the party is getting a house….if u really campaign real hard….but u will have to go back to them for money to pay all your bills…and clear harbor to help some of our young ppl…no manufacturing…no serious agriculture…nothing at all…but i am sure he is planning his campaign already….this is what Dominica has become….help us lord….
Mr. Hurtault, you started good and said the right things but left out a crucial demand sir; “Roosevelt Skerrit MUST also go or else we will make him go”!
When you dealing with rouges and vagabonds one can’t be so passive. By your mere demand and tone Skersker should have no illusions that he has been forgiven and all is well. Matter of fact, I would expect you to utilize social media, radio etc and organise a massive “Tee-way-yo” demonstration effort in cordination with Arthie , UWP, Disgruntled DLP, Disgruntled police, The Hand-bag Movement, NJAM, CCM, Pastor Rodney etc until Skerrit goes out on his merry way.
Opposition forces in every constituency outside of Roseau should have a plan. When the bell tolls, on the given day and hour, like soldiers marching in unison we all roll. We will do what Charlo did in 1978. They will take lights so bring you Ukranian BOOZII. We must save Ma Dominique.