Happy New Year! I am starting this new 12 week series today and will revert to the regular Thursdays after this. I write at a time when calypso is in the air and King Carnival is about to make its entry once more and there will be, ‘ba yo babalen Emmanuel’ songs and just for de rum and de party madness on the streets. It is also a time when the media workers are under scrutiny even under attack with no MWAD to stand in the breach.
The Media Workers Association of Dominica is remote and seemingly removed when it should be present and alive as Lennox Linton stands alone against a government whose main agent is alleged to have threatened in writing to f… him.
People may ask why is it that journalists and reporters just like firefighters rush toward a blazing critical situation when everybody else is running away and some will answer, “Its love of the profession that drives them.” I have a simple answer in one word-courage. Journalist have families too and would love to sit at home safe, watching TV and playing with their children and saying silly things to their companions just like you do but what propels them-the real ones- is the burning desire to unearth truth even if they get burnt in the process of finding it.
The recent invasion by eight police officers of the home of journalist and talk show host Lennox Linton under a search warrant supposedly to find documents he should not have had is usually the opening salvo in the process of intimidation and those who believe it will end there can dream on. For those who think that it is not their business and this can never happen to them are thinking like born again babies. History has shown that it always begins legally and even courteously to avoid public indignation but over time breaks down and gets more purposeful and may even lead to a Haitian like “ton ton maocoute” activity consuming all who dare to fall outside the line.
In this information age the Internet has totally changed the usage and also the sharing of information in a dramatic way. The access to various kinds of information including music and images is a finger drop away. WWW no longer only stands for Wine, Women and Woe but for World Wide Web. Anybody can order or book stuff from anywhere in the world from the comfort of home, based on product information posted on the Internet. Today it’s all about passwords and if you forget your sacred password, you are asked to give information about your mother’s maiden name or your pet’s name so as to retrieve your password.
The information most of us crave however is greatly denied. We want to know what our future in our island home may look like. When we hear of suppression of information in particular the MOU with China we apprehensively wonder “what it is they are so keen to hide?”. The press is set up to give information to the public, which is accurate and trustworthy, without prejudice or bias to any political party or other institution. The press is however limited by the absence of a Freedom of Information Act.
Such an Act would “provide a right of reasonable access to information under the control of institutions under the principle that information should be available to the public.” Much too often we are forced to speculate as to the truth of the matter because one or other official is playing hide and seek with-the truth of the matter. A nation without information is like, “a calypso without lyrics,” without its soul intact, and like an unregulated ticking bomb may suddenly explode.
What is the real story of the failed multi million-dollar Layou River Hotel project after we secured majority ownership, or the failed multi million-dollar Stock Farm Stadium project? What is the true story of the villas and who owns them, the garbage bins money scandal and how this over costing escaped the attention of those responsible for securing and monitoring our treasury? We struggle with our leaders to know what gives or gets or goes and are at moments of strife given gifts to “make us feel nice.” The public is becoming increasingly restless over the rumours that go back and forth about this or that scandal on all sides.
Our political leaders obviously believe and take comfort that the people of Dominica have ‘memoire poule’ and a few trinkets here and there will again do the trick. It is therefore annoying and frustrating to the leaders to have a Lennox Linton with his formidable ability to ferret out and shine the light on things that they hoped would go out under the cover of darkness and it is no wonder that they may wish fervently to f… him. I must admit that I mostly respect the journalists that willingly and knowingly walk into danger to find or report a story. It shows a great deal of courage and bravery, above all knowing that they might even die just because they are telling the truth.
However, when all is said and done, the one quality that I respect the most in any journalist is honesty and the motivation to be frank and open about any subject or topic, no matter what it may be. As a country still with a great deal of freedom, we take this for granted but when good things are taken lightly they soon fly away. Support of Linton is not therefore agreement with what he says but a national desire to show any leadership that attempting to silence the media in whole or in part will find serious disapproval from we the people now or at the next elections.
DENNIS JOSEPH, you could not have said it beter, but as I often say “PLEE TA PLEE TWIS” when we wake up and smell the coffe the cup will already be EMPTY.
DNO IS A BIAS UWP WEDSITE!
Denis Joseph writes well. But it is difficult to read what he says here without remembering that in the 1970s he was the one who suppressed any opposition voice by his total control of the media.
Only the brave little Dominica Star newspaper of Ma Allfrey and the Herald dared speak out and the May 1979 legislation was designed to crush them….all engineered by Leo Austin with the support of people like Joseph.
Sorry I cannot join the hip horray of commentators here who have forgotten or were too young or not even born.
Maybe some are too young to know or remember Dennis Joseph in the 1970s.Dennis you should try to remember your time during Patrick John Government.You were part of a plot to over throw the Freedom Party GOVERNMENT with the help of missioneries(CRIMINAL FROM OVER SEAS)you and your gang contacted to kill DOMINICANS.Dennis do you remember PIPER?Do you remember what happened at the prison and at Police Headquarters when you were part of that plot?Dennis,You really seem to have MEMOIRE POULE…
How long will this commemt await MODERATION?OMG!..
Another idiot lol learn then take part in historical discuss. Mercenariesare guns for hire. Mostly ex-soldiers who trade their experise.They go anywhere kill anyone for the $$$$.
So get your thoughts and concepts straight reel and come again.
We/Ii am old enough to remmeber 1981Dec.Yes these guys are jokers from PJ to Skerrit.If given the opportunity I’d reREST FROM pj BACK TO sKERRIT ET AL JAIL DEM EVEN MAMO ROSIE TOO.rOSIE WAS THE ONE WHO BROUGHT IN SKERRIT AND SAVERIN WHO HAVE da IN ALL THE TOILET IT IS IN NOW.dENIS WOULD BE ARRESTED TOO.mALLY AND EVENnEWTON WOUND BE EXHUMED LOL. jAIL THE CORPSES OF MAMAO ROSIE EC HAHAHAAHAHAH
Meantime we slaying Lennox former Mayor of New Orleans Nagan has been indicted for bribery and corruption. Using his office to accept cash and favours in exchange for sweetheart deals
Your support is well appreciated in these times for all brave and courageous Dominicans.
Great job Mr. Joseph. You continue to right great articles and I am looking forward to your next piece. They do generate great discussion. I do understand the idea that you are bring forward but as a journalist I would expect that you would know that there are two sides to a story and that both sides must be brought out for the information of the public.
As I interestingly read your article I recognized that you are writing in defense of and support for Mr. Linton. You haven’t spoken of the fact that there was a breach in the IPO, which is an unlawful act that should result in a criminal investigation. You also neglect to mention that Mr. Linton confessed through the media that he had the information resulting from the breach (criminal act). Mr. Linton went on to disseminate the said information, which in itself is a criminal act.
You will agree with me that Mr. Linton is as we would say, “Is no foo.” Meaning he was well aware of the legislation and but went on to act in a manner contrary to law (criminal act). You are now calling on members of your profession to compromise their moral and ethical standard to support someone who from the start showed no regard for such.
Regardless you like the PM or not, Mr. Linton was in contravention of the law and the police aught to investigate him. That includes executing search warrants at his residence with the hope that information pertinent to the case may be gleaned. Mr. Linton may be right about the PM who isn’t my favorite. Two wrongs cannot be right. He cannot brake the law in an attempt to cause another to uphold the law.
Lets all put our colours aside, take an objective look at the situation and allow the justice system to prevail. Politics is our biggest problem in our beautiful Dominica. Love you DA.
I could not put it better..Thank you.
Interesting comment, as I see this issue the IPO have been brought into disrepute by wrongful methods, performed by those who know the effects, the resignation of the entire comission so that only thosse who serve are for the DLP, they have been caught out.
The onus is on the IPO members to request Google for the truth, and to issue a joint staement that they did not leak anything or they will be forever sullied.
8 officers to search a property this is an abuse of power, an attempt at intimidation, strong arm tactics meant to frighten, or cause alarm, sending out a clear message do not mess with us,
Mr Linton was right to report this if anything the crime was exposed by Mr Linton and it is the duty of everyone to report crime when they come accross it so how can it be said that Mr Linton is to blame.
They have been caught out and it smarts and bully boy tactics will not let it go away ever goole have gthe truth and the culprits must pay
so you mean they have to charge linton and if what he saying is true they have to charge tony too then?just need some clearification
Am concerned about idiots like you.
For one am concerned about ur speling and ideas.
I trust it was a typo if not it is clear to al and sundry you do not review what you write not right.
Then ur anaology is flawed. In addition you fail to see the corelation between the politics and the justice system. we want a CJJ when we i the region are the same we are suspeptible to what ever.
I suggest just as you made ur erroe in spelling U have done the same in ur logic.
Another one earlier above suggests that DNO is aligned to the UWP.DNO is what it is bt far from the person’s suggestion.DNO stands for nothing it lacks quality and consistency itself let alone it’s writers. They remind me and are comparable to this guy on DBS who read like a person with shortness of breath who in my opinion ought to be collecting information for someone else to dispense verbally cause he can’t and should not beplace behinda micro phone.
He makes Groovy bat sound good.
see i made my typos too but my ideas are sound i trust.
My next rip to DOMINICA will be when Skerrit, Astaphans, Alick and some others are in stockfarm as a TOURIST attraction.!!!
It may take time but one day they MUST answer questions, fot the state in which they have brought the country.
You are alreay a TOURIST ATTRACTION where ever you are no need for you to increase the attraction 4us2C.
good continue to stay away
I like and agree with you .I have been saying that for yrs now .Sometimes am more detailed hence DNO will not print for fear of litigation.
But I have always ben consistent and intransigent.
I would like to have a few more peeps who think like us and are willing to see it thru at any cost or as Malcom said by any means necessary but we are so coward as a people.
This guys must be made to pay not only in repo of the assets of DA thru confiscation and indefinite time in jail and as you sataed made to be national attractions.
You forgot a few names but they know themselves and we certainly know these roaches as sadam and Ghadaffi called em.
We need a gulag in the heights too . put them in chains to work the geothermal prject with pick axes .
1984, how many of you have read that book? Should not ask because Dominicans do not read. What a pity?
From his psychology major, Skerrit has internalized George Orwell’s 1984 and he is literally executing it on Dominica. Just do a Google search and you’ll find it in pdf. Meanwhile Big Brother is watching you.
An interesting and lucid piece, Mr. Joseph. But you will have to square your apparent love for a free press with your unquestioning support for the John regime in the seventies and especially, your silence when the Patrick John-leo Austin regime sought to curb press freedom, leading to the events of May 1979 and beyond.
May be you have had an epiphany, like St. Paul before he was almost blinded by The Light and came to accept Jesus as Lord and savior.
But I will accept it on face value that you are a genuinely changed man and a fervent defender of freedom of the press, one of the most fundamental rights in a democracy.
So join the club, esteemed brother. Some of us actually believe in the power of redemption. In fact, it is commonly known that those who have sinned and repented tend to be more fervent in the belief in the power of redemption than those(a small minority) who mostly avoided sin.
well it is good he may have made a change but are you saying that because in the past he turned a blind eye now we are supposed to do like he did many years ago?
But coming to think of it, did anybody’e head roll as a result of that garbage bin scandal?
Is anyone held to account when the evidence points to malfeasance?
Well Mr. Piper, the Accounting Officer in the Finance Ministry said it was a mistake – wrong size of bins. Then the Director of Audit, a card bearing Labourite, backed him up and said no misfeasance occurred.
Since then, the Accounting Officer has retired and is now an Ambassador, thank you very much.
Let’s see what the Director of Audit will get on retirement other than his pension.
No because the heads that should roll are the heads.
How many days are there in Dennis Joseph’s week; 50? You know how long you have not published his “weekly” column?
This is so true.
Very well said Mr. Joseph. Time will tell. There is a time and a season under the sun for everything; Those who think that things will always go their way are only preparing for a rude awakening.
Is this the man who had the master plan for communications and information in the government of Colonel Patrick Roland John? Is this the same Denis Joseph of the 1970’s? Is this the same Denis joseph who locked out any news about the Freedom Party from being aired on DBS Radio? Is that the same person? Is that the same perosn who in the 1970’s supervised the banning of calypsos from playing on the airwaves of DBS Radio simply because the calypsos were critical of the government of PM Patrick John? Is that the same person who was manager of DBS Radio between 1995 and 2000. Can we remember “The Ghost’s” protest action outside the studios of DBS radio to protest the “lock out of information” from any other qwuarters other than the government? Is that the same person, media mogul who accepted a lie, passing as the truth in the parliament of Dominica recommending the appointment of a puppet news editor when there were other superlatively more qualified peopel to serve in that capacity on DBS radio staff at the time? Is this the same person who remained quiet when everybody else other than government ministers were locked out from access to the GIS. Is that the same Denis Joseph. Is that the same Denis Joseph who was arrested and charged together with others including former Colonel Patrick Roland John for plotting with members of the KKK in an attempt to overthrow the lawfully elected government of Dominica (with the Dame as PM) and the constitution? Is it the same person? Because if it is him, then he is well placed to speak about censorship and the dark, bright trail of an emerging political tyrant and dictator. remember when the police showered tear gas on peaceful demonatrators in Roseau? I have not heard a “mea aculpa” from Denis that would now give him the moral and ethical right to criticize what he so staunchly defended before. Remember a wrong is a wrong irrespective, full stop. Something that was rong in the 1970’s does not become a right in 2013 and vice versa.
The MWAD Mr. Joseph speaks about is led by an active suppiorter and indeed a surrogate of Lennox Linton. If the MWAD is not acting, then it is clear perhaps that not even the MWAD is not in support of the work that he, Mr. Linton is doing. Or is it that the MWAD is dyfunct and of no effect? By the way, what is Denis’ role in MWAD? As a seasoned media person, what has been his contribution to the MWAD given its seeming uselessness to the profession?
But Mr. Joseph must continue to write. He has every constitutional right to his opinion and honestly, unlike him I do not see any coming shadow that would cast doubts on his continued right to write. Let me see if the bloggers recognize my righ. After all even if I do not like his politics, he has a commanding literary skill that I wish I had. Finally, will the bloggers disagree with my comments on Denis’ piece but agree that I, like them, have every right to disagree with them and Mr. Josph? If we can reach that “next level” of discourse, then our democracy will survive, even if Lennox and Denis see otherwise.
Here we go again,the Red Boyz are always blind to the message,always showing their ignorance by going after the messenger.
Here we go again,the BLUE BOYZ ARE ALWAYS THERE TO PREACH what they never ever practice what was or is GOOD.
Yes, the same Dennis Joseph. I’m glad to see he saw the light and had a conversion, like Saul on the way to Damascus.
Like jaime Malgrasa? He might get a heart attack soon Like Jaime Malgrasa?hahahaaha
You are obviously a crass idiot, a monkey and a MACKAK,a terre berre and a fool, to believe in you dirty and contaminated brain, that a man cannot change. He has shown you that he is smarter than you are. Despite what he was before,he has questioned it, and has said a firm NO to the garbage that is happening in this failed country which you are presently accepting.
You should not marginalise your own writing skills; and do not compare your style with that of a gifted writer.Great artists like Wagner were loyal supporters of the third Reich, yet we can’t deny their genius. Perhaps Dennis is a chronicler of the times, and any attempt to associate his commentary with his character is nothing but a shallow stab at his existential proclivity.
Observer, you have observed Denis Joseph. Are you observing Skerrit?
He ought to lol cause it’s the same thing they havea midget doing their dirty work like dennis did 4 PJ in the 70’s and who did for Mamo in the 80’s and who DID 4 eddo in 95-2000.
Observer, all what you said may be true. However, we have to learn from our pass in order that the same mistake is not repeated.
Do we want another May’79? No. We cannot allow that type of history to repeat itself.I was a teenager but can still recall vividly all the events of that era.
There were many “puppets”. The civil servants were used by someone who they elected to look after their interest to put the Freedom Party in power.
Prime Minister Charles and her supporters were bent on sabortaging the governemnt at that era. Industries and mostcapital ventures, that were taken on by the then administration were sabortaged.Any prospective investor who checked in at the Fort Young Hotel, the Freedom Party would find them, and discouraged them from investing.
That is one of the reasons that Patrick John regime had to deny them access to certain classify information and the media.
Since the Freedomites could not be the government of the day, they distroyed and blocked all economic development during the 70’s.
Some of the people who were alleged to stand up for “freedom” of the press are still alive today.
Now, they sit like “humpty dumpty” retired and receiving big checks in the name of consultants. They are oblvious. or choose to turn a blind eye to the ills happening in Dominica.
Ifyou support a party and cannot say wrong, when they are wrong you become counterproductive.
I have no stake in Dominica politics.
Neither of them champion my cause.
My family and I have had;and is still having our share of victimization. I left their country for them during my formative age.
surprise, surprise.
Well said Bro!!
Great observation that this is just the begining.
Why is the focus away from the matter before the IPO (Skerrit’s alleged breaches of the IPO Act) and now on how Skeritt’s declaration to the IPO reached the public?
Just a trick to have Skeritt not answer to the IPO is my answer.
On November 6 2012, we as a nation hailed the re-election of President Obama. We lauded his ideals and our politicians quickly gave praise to him and his accomplishments. In his re-election bid, he was castigated by his opponents in all forms and manner. For those who do not believe, please do a Google/YouTube search on GOP campaign ads. However, his ideals does not include censoring the press or opponents by using Gestapo –like police tactics to halt free press and to subjugate FREEDOM OF SPEECH.
Freedom of speech and political bullying is present and past Caribbean history. History teaches us and we profoundly fail to listen AND OBSERVE HOW FREE SPEECH HAVE BEEN OBLITERATED in the Caribbean. We do not have to look far. First, in 1959, only two years after becoming president, “Papa Doc” created a paramilitary force that would report only to him and would be fully empowered to use unremitting violence to maintain the new administration’s authority to summarily dispose of its enemies. This marked the birth of one of the most brutal paramilitary organizations in the hemisphere and was justified by the leader’s profound paranoia towards the threat posed by the regular armed forces. Second, in 1970, Sir Eric Gairy formed a private army called the Mongoose Gang. On 18th November, 1973, Maurice Bishop and two other members of the NJM were badly beaten by this gang. Bishop suffered a broken jaw in the attack and was hospitalized for several weeks. In 1977 Gairy began receiving advice from General Augusto Pinochet of Chile on how to deal with civil unrest. His police and military also received “counter insurgency” training from the Pinochet regime. Third, November 4, 2006, President Hugo Chavez defended a top official caught on tape threatening to fire state employees who oppose the Venezuelan leader, suggesting those who do not like his leftist policies should go somewhere else, like Miami. Television footage released during the week by opposition supporters showed Oil Minister Rafael Ramirez telling workers of state oil company Petroleos de Venezuela SA (PDVSA) to back Chavez or give up their jobs. The opposition said it was proof of political coercion which violated rules against the use of state bodies as campaign tools. Chavez defended Ramirez, saying he agrees workers must be loyal to his Bolivarian Revolution movement. Chavez accused opponents of plotting coups against him and said the military — like the oil firm — must be totally committed.
A democracy does not require total commitment by the masses. If this is required by the ruling party, then Dominica is sadly no longer a democracy. As President Obama said, “Democracy is a messy business”. Mr. Linton has been a voice of reason from the early days of “What About” on Marpin TV. His desire to seek answers and his need to express his opinions (which are not mutually exclusive) should not be the reason in this democracy (if we really still are) for this harassment by our “duly” elected government. The police are supposed to protect the citizens of the state and not become as above the “goons” and “henchmen” of the ruling party.
In creating such a police state, the government should also take note that history is not favourable to those who have chosen this totalitarian path. The people eventually will resort to policing themselves. Again, for those who are too young, please ask your parents about 1979. And for those who are older, the question is….do you want your country to return there?
In my opinion, there are many other significant issues to be dealt with other than the harassment of a media person. First, for example, people die at the Princess Margaret Hospital daily, because of lack of competent doctors and medications. Chinese and Spanish doctors are wrongly diagnosing patients because of the language barrier and their lack of medical knowledge. And sadly, there is no recourse. Second, schools around the island are missing windows, doors, supplies…..are these issues not more important than a reporter on a talk show?
If these two issues (and there are many more….drugs, guns, murder rate) are not more important than Mr. Linton, then the government should re-think its ideals or be seen as corrupt and oppressive. By harassing covertly or overtly, the government has embarked on a slippery slope and this can only be averted by being clear and transparent. In local parlance “if you “the govt” doh have coco outside you should not be looking for rain “in the man’s house ” in the man’s house.
I have never attended a political rally or carried a color. In my opinion, no administration….from John, Eugenia, James, Rosie, Pierre and Skerrit should be beyond reproach or criticism. We as citizens have a democratic right under the constitution to do so through free speech. Inasmuch, we all should seek the best for Dominica, even when the democratic process becomes messy and we do not agree on issues.
God help us and the Commonwealth of Dominica…..!
well said
I concur with the entire content of this article.
It is no surprise that our people have allowed the current administration to continue to violate the laws of the land with impunity. Our people have become so venal, that once they are bought, whether it’s money or material, they see no wrong in their masters’ mode of operation. Thus, creating a mentally enslaved society that they themselves suffer the most.
Today, it’s obvious that the country is governed by a few individuals, who will threaten the lives of anyone who exposes their corruption, promote a perverse judicial system by spending millions to win… The memoire poule’ is no more than greed, selfishness, and a lack of basic principles in a people who profess to love God, while they continue to support the evil deeds of their masters. Unless there’s a fundamental change in the minds our people, the country will continue on its current course. They must understand that development of the country can continue under any other government who respects the people, put the nation’s interests first, with transparency and good governance. Lennox will go down in history as a great and courageous warrior. One who stands for truth to power, while the educated or the so called intellectuals, who support the status quo, simply looking out for their interests at the expense of the poor. One day, their children will read the chapters that decry their dishonorable behavior.
Well said Dennis, too many of us are scared to express our concerns. I wonder why?
Shamefully, many are afraid to tamper with their stability, income or the backlash that accompanies a society on a path to fascism. The unemployed of Dominica should rise up and protest…they far outnumber the employed…
Praises to You and to Mr. Linton for speaking your minds and not being afraid to do so. I, for one, stand whole-heartedly behind you and will never be undermined by any government, or any person, when it comes to speaking my mind. Keep up the great work!
We have to stand with Linton against these Neonazis
Support of Linton is not therefore agreement with what he says but a national desire to show any leadership that attempting to silence the media in whole or in part will find serious disapproval from we the people now or at the next elections.
I SUPPORT THIS LINE.
The number one issue i have with my fellow Dominicans is their willingness to accept every and anything from a political party in government because of a false sense of loyalty. When my children do wrong i tell them they are wrong, when my Brother is on the wrong course I tell him he’s on the wrong course, I don’t have to hate or denigrate, but i have a responsibility to show the ones I love and appreciate when and where they are going wrong.
What a wonderfully penned article ! It would be interesting to see how many more of the so called JOURNALISTS we supposedly have in Dominica, have the TESTICULAR FORTITUDE to “borough out of their CRAB HOLES” and start supporting TRUTH & JUSTICE in our island. Thanks Dennis !!
Mr. Joseph, my question to you is what does freedom of information means?
What do you mean by f… him?
I guess it takes a S.C. to explain that!
Go back. Look at the emails. This is what your so called professional legal counsel to the PM indicated in reference to Linton. They have it in for anyone who exposes their wrongdoings. What’s the surprise? The PM himself is quoted as telling fellow Dominicans to “…go to hell…Dominicans are too free…”. Worse, Dominicans let it slide. This is the new fascist climate, my friend.
While you can speak, speak Brother.But just for reminding us about the MOU rest assured that your name will now be highlighted on their “list”. No MWAD,Bar Association,or Patriot,in fact not even the Constitution can save you now.
Could not have said it better…
I hope you all listening!!! Serious time..anything is anything!!
First they came for the Communists,
and I didn’t speak up,
because I wasn’t a Communist.
Then they came for the Jews,
and I didn’t speak up,
because I wasn’t a Jew.
Then they came for the Catholics,
and I didn’t speak up,
because I was a Protestant.
Then they came for me,
and by that time there was no one
left to speak up for me
Malgrasa will speak for all even Jaime.
In this information age 99% of the people are misinformed.I don’t get it
The P.M. pledges to ensure that every household in Dominica has a college-educated member. While this is good, he knows what he is doing. It seems that the more book knowledge people have, the less street-smart they are. So that means that they will be blind to all the nonesense going on in this place.
It’s sad because the majority of the formally uneducated are still not street smart…they are economically depraved puppets…rum, coffee, roasted chicken or $5…take your pick…doesn’t take a Harvard degree to know right from wrong or to smell a lying rat.
Some have degrees in Political economic and law and cannot drop the buttchambre mentality there are two with Medard.
They have internal conflicts with undefined sexuality offsprings amongst having boderline spouses.
Finally, someone is not intimidated like the rest of us Dominicans. Joseph, I applaud you for taking this stand. It’s about time that someone spoke up about the Linton situation. All these men (and I’m sure more) are asking is that Dominicans try to reason for themselves; open their eyes. Take a look at the information that these men are trying to make available, read it, review it. After all,if we call ourselves an educated nation, we need to act the part. Applaud our leaders when they do well; and allow me to add that the proposed Chinese-loaned hospital is a good move. Question/critcize their motives or strategies when they do not. Stop casting a blind eye on what is going on around us. Speak up! I do see many attempts to suppress our access to information, victimization,bribery, conspiracy and preference taking root in our country. Let me remind all of you who love to chant “si e bon, di e bon” that all “good” things must come to an end. Stop demoralizing yourselves for material gain. Step up and disspell the lies, corruption double standards and hypocrisy going around. Linton, Joseph and and anyone else who dares to continue to educate our people (and education doesn’t always refer to being booksmart or being schooled)it means having sense; being able to reason, decipher,analyse and recognize the truth. etc.
Great piece Mr.Joseph but our people are just about the free rum and handouts they get from the regime,that is in power.So many educated people in dominica,but they have gone into hiding.They are afraid to speak out about the regime.As we get ready to celebrate one of our greatest freedom fighters of all time i hope the educated ones read your article.Mr.Skerrit seems to think that he is god,but god will have his day with him.Ripping of the poor people of dominica and the corrupt so called senior council that has all the say.I looked forward to visiting my lovely country before this guy and his corrupt ministers took power,now i rather visit any other country.My people please take back our lovely country from Skerrit and tony.
well said mr joseph ,but when all is said and done dominicans really dont care ,their morals has gone down the drain so far theres no telling when we will ever come back
“The punishment which the wise suffer who refuse to take part in the government, is to live under the government of worse men.”
— Plato
ONLY IN DOMINICA THAT MEDIA WORKERS CAN SEE ONLY ONE SIDE OF THE STORY. I NOW REMEMBER THAT THERE IS A FISH WITH BOTH EYES ON ONE SIDE CALLED ‘SOL’.
sweet
Jealousy again on day all the nonsence will stop
and you all wont have nothing to say. No body knows what they have after they lose it.