Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit has announced a replacement for Ross University School of Medicine (RUSM), revealing that classes are expected to begin in September this year.
He made the announcement during a press conference this week.
In August 2018, RUSM announced that it would be shutting down its operation in Dominica and would be operating in Barbados from January 2019.
RUSM was located in Portsmouth and was a huge source of income for the island’s second town for about 40 years.
“The replacement of Ross, as you know we have signed an agreement with a company. We have also handed over since last October to that group,” he said. “They have taken over the campus, they have staff on island and the numbers are increasing to start the preparatory work for the commencement of classes.”
He continued, “Based on the agreement we expect classes to commence in September.”
In fact, Prime Minister Skerrit said that the group has been contracting accommodation for their staff.
“They are also in very intense discussions and negotiations with accommodation for the students and so they are well on their way to preparing for the commencement of classes in September 2023 and based on what is happening we are very confident that realization will come to a positive pass,” he said.
Furthermore, he believes that the replacement for RUSM would be a major step for Dominica to have the facility functioning once more.
“We appreciate the positive impact it has especially on property owners, those who own apartments in the Picard area, Portsmouth,” he noted. “And so we look forward to the commencement of classes in September.”
Concerning the government’s part of the agreement Skerrit indicated that his government has fulfilled those commitments and the other party is also fulfilling their responsibility in a “very diligent manner.”
Meanwhile, he revealed that the government has invested in the refurbishment of some buildings in Portsmouth to provide office accommodation for Clear Harbor, “and that in itself has had a very positive impact on Picard and Portsmouth in particular where we have over 300 people employed directly.”
“One can also appreciate the indirect employment and what is interesting is that we have people from all over Dominica working at Picard, Portsmouth, young people, many of whom have rented accommodation in the Picard, Portsmouth area,” Skerrit explained.
He added, “If we can get the university back and running it certainly will add tremendous value and benefits to the people in the north and of course the entire economy.”
In 2014, the Malaysian-based Limkokwing University published an article on its website saying it had signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Dominica to establish an international campus of the university on the island.
The article said both Dominica and the university, “aspire to create a new kind of campus which will be a unique and cutting-edge University campus specializing in travel, tourism and hospitality management and other disciplines that will contribute greatly to the ongoing social and economic transformation of Dominica.”
The article also said the MOU was signed by a delegation headed by Emmanuel Nanthan with Dato’ Gail Phung, Limkokwing University’s Senior Vice President of Corporate Development.
Here i am thinking Ross coming back wi boy! well you fooled me DNO. Well Skerrit ive heard it all before. More talk. More cyoneh. Whats the time line for geothermal? still 2025? Dominicans you all are the worst that expect the best. take what you all voted for and deserve.
Dominicans will tired be fooled by this one man party, those with the intellectual fortitude that support this party and Govt do it for their own personal gains whereas on the flip side those without the cranular capacity simply shout laybah! Shameful what we’ve resigned to in Dominica. Unless the people of this country take a serious stand this Govt led by the tyrant Roosevelt Skerrit will continue to engage in the robbery and deceit of Dominicans .
Allyou look at that is a good fing there is all information in a Data bank somewhere,,,
https://www.limkokwing.net/news/article/commonwealth_of_dominica_signs_mou_with_limkokwing_to_establish_campus1
So around independence celebration last year when one would pass by the Ross property there was a banner out there advertising for new University,,,
This One:https://www.acsom.edu.dm/,,,
What happen to it nuh???
Allyou need to go fast before they take down the site,,,
Lying Roosevelt doesn’t even believe himself most times. Just like he solemnly promises an economic bonanza every budget, this well heralded university, the proposed panacea for all of Dominica’s economic woes, will fall flat on its face.
Even if this university by some miraculous act comes to fruition, it can never be a true replacement for RUSM that was 33% of your Gross Domestic Product. What oxygen is to the a human being ROSS was to the local economy.
Ross University 40 year record of achievement, respect and success in Dominica can’t be outdone overnight eh skerrit.
Ross developed a unique reputation and relationship with the people of the north and evry village in Dominica………it was a very generous contributor to our economy…….a valve in our engine…….lost.
Ay ay, Election round the corner again or wa? Feels like for kin’ Deja vous mehn
The bums told us Skerrit would never get Clear Harbor into Dominica.Today there are almost 2,000 Dominicans employed at the same Clear Harbor.The bums told us Skerrit would never be able to get two Dominican arrested for drugs in Cuba,out of Cuba.They told us the Douglas- Charles was built for Venezuelan Jet bombers.These bums has told so many lies over the years,Dominicans believe they even lie about their name.
2,000? Who told you that story? You would do well if you do not believe everything your political master tells you!
Thanks for more of your nonsense, Skerrit. On a different note, a few public servants who were in one way, or another involved in what we know as government owned and controlled Petro Caribe operation. These public servants – Skerrit, Ian Pinard, Reginald Austrie, Emmanuel Nanthan, Marcia Walters may have some answers related to where Petro Caribe is sourcing its fuel nowadays. I also want to ask the above-named public servants whether the Petro Caribe operation is now a private corporation and if it is still a government entity then please explain this phenomenon – Why would a government owned entity terminate a fuel delivery contract with a private citizen, bought the truck from that private citizen and then hire him to drive the same truck for Petro Caribe? What kind of government does this? Certainly not one interested in building wealth among it’s citizens and lifting entrepreneurs out of difficulties. A government on a mission to dominate the private sector!
Mr. Skerrit, May we ask at least the ame of this new university that is supposed to start classes in Sept., only seven months from now. Or is it perhaps a state secret an none of our damn business, so we can go to hell in ignorance. Thank you Sir.
I believe we read with blinders?
Limkokwing University replaces Ross University School of Medicine in Portsmouth.
Name under the image learn to read and spell.
I am not for this Skerritt but we so busy fighting each other we cannot move forward as a country. We to like hand out in Dominica that is what killing the country.
How many different schools coming to Picard? As if every month its a different name?
I have read and reread this article with interest.
Firstly, I believe that it is about time that the Dominican people ALL know that Ross University left Dominica because the top brass of the school’s corporate structure chartered a jet to Dominica in order to have a meeting with our prime minister.
I discussed this matter with a senior professor who indicated that the flight arrangements costed 75 000 USD. On arrival at Skerritt’s office, he was unavailable as he was too busy playing politics with Joseph Isaac and his plot to get the Roseau central seat for his wife.
The delegation was referred to Reginald Austrie. They felt highly insulted as we all know that Skerritt ” runs things in Dominica”. There were issues on the table that only a commitment from Skerritt would have sufficed
The first stated reason for leaving Dominica was that they needed a government that they could work with!
Moving down the article, he says that he had discussions with stakeholders…
It high time that we kick the dictator of his high horse. He does represent our interest any longer.
Can Dominican please take notice of what was said by the empty and wicked Skerrett? So why couldn’t we have 2 universities in Portsmouth, a marina and those hotels plus clear harbour? Please have a dialogue with me
RUSM was an established institution for 49 years, any other university in the area of Portsmouth and all the others that i’ve mentioned would provide the added incentives and livelihood for the north and Dominica by extension.
Portsmouth could be the envy of Dominica and the Caribbean by extension with all the monies we have acquired via CBI.
If Dominicans haven’t recognised that Skerrett have only regress the country the last 15 plus year and do all to progress our blessed land by removing his sham bunch of “lazy persons for the job” 26 cabi-not, then i see doomed.
He added, “If we can get the university back and running it certainly will add tremendous value and benefits to the people in the north and of course the entire economy.”
If If. Why not when? This is a statement of uncertainty and indicates to PM that Captain Crook is the king of pie in the sky. The phantom Baker with a bakery on Morne Au Diable. You sign documents, negotiations for housing, staff already on ground and i bet there is a graduation in May 2023 to somewhere btw lagon and toucari.
If, if, if indeed. You know if my uncle was a woman he would be my auntie, know what I mean? Mister thinks we are all stupid then and have no brains to think for ourselves.
😂😂😂😂 This one is more real than the one in my deck of Cards. Unbelievable.
I will believe this when the airport is completed.
The campus has been signed over to a cbi company that is not yet a school and may never become one. This is incredibly misleading stuff from the Dominica government.
” cutting-edge University campus specializing in travel, tourism and hospitality management and other disciplines that will contribute greatly to the ongoing social and economic transformation of Dominica.
You know that is the greatest load of hogwash since a bunch of little green men was found sleeping with Roosevelt in his backyard!
It is supposed to be a cutting-edge university campus specializing in travel, tourism and hospitality!
So, it takes a university in Dominica to teach the world how to be friendly and as a receptionist be generous in entertaining visitors, and strangers; in reality it the business of simple providing food, and drinks to customers.
Once again someone has pinned the tail on the donkey!
Stupid people are not hard to fool; the university is out of Malisia, however when it is researched, we find a bunch of Africans talking crap.
Ross should sue Roosevelt for using their name to promote this crap!
Another joke on Skerrit!
Let’s see it happen in…
Just googled the Limkokwing University and this is what I found….
Question: Does Limkokwing have accreditation issues?
Answer: Fifteen international students have sent a letter of demand to Limkokwing University of Creative Technology (LUCT) seeking RM7. 5 million over accreditation issues related to its courses. This includes a group of 10 international students who had sent a letter of demand for RM5 million last year. Dated 02 Jun 2022.
Link: https://www.thevibes.com/articles/education/41085/10-ex-students-sue-luct-rm5-mil-after-degree-mqa-accreditation-revoked
You may want to also check out it’s world ranking. See link below:-
Link: https://www.adscientificindex.com/university/Limkokwing+University+of+Creative+Technology/
Certainly no match to the Ross University
So we went from DUMS (Dominica University of Medical Science) to LimKokWing. Jah alone know what that one mean, I will leave it up to you all to come up with your caption. As for me I will believe it when I see it
FLASHBACK – THE UTTERANCES OF ROOSEVELT SKERRIT re: The University Coming…
1) PM Skerrit says four parties showing interest in utilizing former Ross campus – https://dominicanewsonline.com/news/homepage/news/economy-development/pm-skerrit-says-four-parties-showing-interest-in-utilizing-former-ross-campus/
2) The Dominica University of Medical Sciences (a sign bearing that name was even installed outside the Ross campus in Picard) – https://dominicanewsonline.com/news/homepage/news/pm-skerrit-says-investor-secured-for-medical-school/
3) Rawal International University Dominica – https://dominicanewsonline.com/news/homepage/news/pm-skerrit-reported-to-have-signed-contract-for-new-university-in-dominica-during-recent-trip-to-pakistan/
4) The Latest Iteration: The American-Canadian School of Medicine – Stay tuned
PLEASE NOTE the following: “You can’t awaken someone who is pretending to be asleep.” (Navajo Proverb)
There we have it. Skerrit is a master of serving up mediocre dishes and then warms the up over and over again until totally evaporated. But lots of Dominicans still cheering the charlatan. It’s unbelievable!
“The replacement of Ross, as you know we have signed an agreement with a company. We have also handed over since last October to that group,” he said. “They have taken over the campus, they have staff on island and the numbers are increasing to start the preparatory work for the commencement of classes.”
Who is “a company”?
Perhaps the Roosevelt Skerrit Private Wealth Fund (RSPWF)?
The operative words are, “If we can get the university back and running…”
With emphasis on the word “IF”.
He got rid of Ross and then the liar expects praises for a phantom replacement!! Otherwise Dominicans are ungrateful.
This liar called Skerrit is a pure embarrassment; a man that was in no way, shape or form qualified to lead a country. His destruction of Dominica is in the faces of all to see!!
More LIES from the chief LIAR..
That’s the 6th university the liar has mentioned to replace Ross.
Note that the university the liar is referring to, does not have a name.
Skerrit is also a fool…Can a university starting from scratch replace ROSS? That was a 40years old university with so many students?
He must have chuckled at the press conference when the lie came out about that, it should have stifled the LIAR!!!
You doggone LIAR!!
He added, “If we can get the university back and running it certainly will add tremendous value and benefits to the people in the north and of course the entire economy.”
That is the big stone right there … if we can get the university …..
Fool me once ,fool me twice but not a third time. This man is just foolish and dominicans beliefs all his lies.
Boy, boy, boy, Mister is under real pressure when he warms up old lies in order to deflect from other problems. This man has NO shame!!!