The Office of the Honorable Anthony Samora Charles is pleased to provide this report on the resources received and funds allocated for development initiatives within the constituency over the past two years.
As an independent parliamentarian working within a bipartisan framework, Hon. Charles acknowledges and expresses gratitude to the Government of Dominica and the Prime Minister for their support in implementing key projects and initiatives aimed at improving the lives of the people of Marigot.
Financial Resources Overview
Below is a detailed breakdown of financial resources received, the purposes for which these funds were allocated, and other associated details. It is important to note that the Constituency Allowance fund of 2023 has already been reported on by this office.
| Category | Amount Received | Amount Spent | Purpose/Remarks | Years Covered |
|Constituency Allowance| $50,000.00 | $50,000.00 | General constituency development | 2023 |
|Carnival Assistance| $25,000.00 | $25,000.00 | Support for carnival events | 2023, 2024, 2025 |
|Marigot Fisheries Complex -Fishermen’s Feast| $20,000.00 | $20,000.00 | Organized by Fish Hunters | 2023, 2024 |
|Marigot Development Corporation – Mayfest Events| $15,000.00 | $15,000.00 | Community festival initiative | 2023 |
|Neville Pierre Basketball Tournament (Sunrise Sports Club)| $6,000.00 | $6,000.00 | Community sports development | 2023, 2024 |
|Housing Assistance| $15,000.00 | $15,000.00 | Support for housing improvements | 2024 |
|Parliamentary Representative – Constituency Children’s Christmas Party| $4,000.00 | $4,000.00 | Community engagement | 2024 |
|Funeral & Medical Assistance| – | – | Support for medical and funeral needs | Circumstances vary |
Throughout his representation, Hon. Charles continues to emphasize the importance of collaboration and engagement between the government, stakeholders, and the people of Marigot to ensure sustainable progress. He remains committed to transparency, accountability, and the effective use of resources for the benefit of all constituents.
Key Areas of Focus for the Coming Period
Through strategic planning and diligent oversight, the following areas have been prioritized for further focus as Hon. Charles forges ahead with his developmental agenda:
– Infrastructure: Road rehabilitation, bridge construction, and community enhancements as needed.
– Education: Scholarships, grants, and improvements to school facilities within the constituency.
– Healthcare: Upgrades and enhancements to local health facilities where necessary and the provision of medical supplies.
– Constituency Economic Growth: Continued efforts will be made towards small business support, skill development workshops, and agricultural investments, with a special focus on youth in agriculture.
Acknowledgments
Hon. Charles extends his heartfelt appreciation to the constituents of Marigot for their unwavering trust and support. Special thanks go to:
– Nichola James Charles (Wife)
– Mr. & Mrs. Richard Charles (Parents)
– Khalima Charles (Sister)
– Stacia Williams
– Sana James
– Kenthia Felix
– Gemmisha Hypolite (Secretary)
Their dedication and support continue to play a significant role in the ongoing development of the Marigot Constituency.
When Marigot was Marigot in the days of DLP and DLP Marigot was the bread basket of Dominica.Flying fish 20 for $1 pork,beef crayfish and chicken was in abundance.Daddy Prevo,Jelson James,Aunty Coto the Rivierres,Alfreds,James,Bolands,Bristols were the best,good people.Marigot was # 1,girls,girls and more girls,music in Harlem.Money meeting money,people bought rum not by the shot but by the bottles,agricultural produce too much to handle.Since UWP took over in Marigot in 1990,Marigot has become a GHOST village they divided the people with their political foolishness.That is the truth the bias media is hiding from the people.UWP cannot win an election in Dominica.
Feller, over the wkend i went up to Marigot, and i was absolutely appalled by how Marigot looks. I asked myself, if this is the first impression that tourist get after landing here, what must they really think of Dominica? Marigot is a SH!+hole. Especially outside the gates of the airport. All we see is destitution and squalor. Why doesnt this MP hold his friend Skerrit to task and have them fix the main roads that those heavy equipment destroying? children party and basketball is the priority? Feller fix your community!!! hold the government to task.
Mr Charles should just contest as a member of the Skerrit family labor party in the next election . That said, is Marigot better with you and Skerrit or under UWP?
Under UWP , the roads were terrible, the Marigot hospital was in a dilapidated state, there was no fishing facilities for the fishermen, the Melville Hall airport was a mess no proper working toilets, short runway with no lighting, let’s not forget the struggling farmers .. oh boy things were definitely worse.
Is that all? Come on bro!
I am always amazed at our ability to be satisfied with mediocrity. If I were in your place I would not have published this article. Pitiful!
my brother nonsense that there. meanwhile Marigot looking like a wasteland. you drive through the place and you feeling like something wrong in the area. no man.. thats is the first impression of Dominica tourists get after leaving the airport. we cannot be proud of that. something has to be done. and it doesnt seem like any politician wants to do anything about it.
This is nice. Trailblazing. Keep it up, sir!
I wish all the rest of the parliamentary would at least do and say the same