The annual National Youth Rally has been spiked with confusion.
That’s because after the organizers cancelled the parade due to the inclement weather, the students rejected that decision and proceeded to march.
Screams of “we want to march” could be heard echoing at the stadium where students assembled this morning.
They then proceeded to march in the absence of Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit who had already left the venue.
The students were saluting Opposition Leader Lennox Linton, who was positioned in front of the stage, instead of Prime Minister Skerrit as is customary.
Reports reaching DNO are that the while groups such as the Cadets, Scouts and Girl Guides marched the Dominica State College and Pierre Charles were the only schools that marched-past.
The Convent High School went to the gate to prepare their march and display but were barred by an ambulance vehicle that had been positioned to block the way.
The students later marched up Bath Road to the Convent High School grounds then put on their display and posted it on Facebook so everyone could witness what the students had prepared. The video is below.
Allu damas. labourats,, vex allu vex,, shame allu shame,,, -zor haunt,,, skerrit have allu just papishow,,, stop focusing on lennox,, he is doing his his job as the opposition,,, check the comess allu have fr pm there,,,
SO SO SO VERY PROUD OF OUR YOUNG PEOPLE!!! You have rightfully claimed your position today. Your are the next generation of officials, politicians, decision makers and you have shown bravery and determination. BRAVO!
% % % UWP went to court with the NO LAW NO CONSTITUTION case and LOST They went to court with the BRIBERY and TREATING case and LOST.LYING,LAZY,UWP,TRAITORS.
Stop bring politics in everything . Us the young people are not interesting in politics as you all adults are interesting in it. We was demanding to march but the people in the government system ignore us and the opposition leader alone that was by our side hearing us. And up to this day our pm never said sorry or anything. We are a different generation, yes we a troublesome and rude at certain time but we know when to stand up for our right . And we hv to show the government is us, the young people and in fact dominicans that run things in dominica. Because at the end we the young people I going to vote just now and us tht hv to think to our self if we want tht kind of government or not . So don’t treat us like u don’t understand life as yet , we understand my pm and too the opposition leader thanks for being there for us .
All you not seeing the man had to go change his stinking diapers? The man hose stinking the his concubine said to the point that she had to shake Clorox in her mouth, so all you don’t realize the man can’t stay out for long with stinking diapers then. Gaston ink stink pen and ink you go out before you stink.
The said Dr. Smell-E-Deek is a big joker and liar. Soon he will pay for his misdeeds.
If we had a cricket match between West Indies and India, the start of play would be delayed but there would be cricket say from 1 PM. But we have to understand it’ was the first day of the month and Skerrit had his secret appointment to worship his gods and when you worshipping these gods you must be on time and you cannot reschedule less these gods get angry and don’t deliver. So that’s why PM had to cancel the youth rally and left the place before the children. PM had to go offer his sacrifice to his gods.
Well Skerrit missed his last March Past. There is no more for him. Bye bye
This man is really dangerous I dreamt it and its been showing every day.
@mine
I agree with you 100%. Seem like he is becoming even more dangerous, because he cannot account for the 1.291billion$$$$$$, he has travelled abroad several times and cannot give account of those trips, he knows that he cannot win the next election, and he is hoping mad..After 20 years in power and 15 as PM he is now a very dangerous person indeed.
Skerrit
Whey is di money?
Whey is di money?
Whey is di money?
Keep on dreaming my friend. Hopefully you dream of Dr. Smell- E- Deek pending demise in great details. How long? Not long!
“Defiance” can be Good. If the past generation were a bit more defiant then young adults would not have to live in a country that begs and prostitutes itself to generate revenue. We are living among people who appear to have Stockholm syndrome afraid to even attempt to escape the clutches of their captor ! It is our democratic and human right to speak out against what we don’t agree. Those who wish to emancipate themselves from this current state of dependency, oppression, victimisation and madness go right ahead and do so peacefully and legally. This is how leaders are born daring to fight against those who oppress them or stand up for what they think is right , fair and just. Free tuition was supposed to buy the votes of the young people? We’ve seen through the gimmick! Despite your best efforts there will still be those who think for themselves and will accept your hand outs and remove you all from power since it’s clearly gone to these peoples heads!
Sisserou is watching
“Defiance” is good at times. If the past generation were a bit more defiant then we young adults would not have to live in a country which begs and prostitutes itself to generate revenue. Dominicans appear to have Stockholm syndrome afraid to even attempt to escape the clutches of their captor ! It is our democratic and human right to speak out against what we don’t agree with … Dominicans who choose to live their life of oppression do so! But to those who wish to emancipate themselves from this current state of dependency, oppression, victimisation and madness take note! This is how leaders are born, daring to fight against those who oppress them or stand up for what they think is right, fair and just…peacefully. Free tuition was supposed to buy the votes of the young people? We’ve seen through the gimmick! Despite your best efforts there will still be those who think for themselves and will accept your hand outs and remove you all from power since it’s clearly gone to your head
For all of those decrying the behaviour of the students yesterday, youth all over the world are marching in protest – against climate change (Greta Thunberg), against gender-based violence, against bullying, and yes – against politicians who don’t think the youth of their countries are worthy of consideration.
Too many people, including Dominicans, bemoan the lack of engagement of today’s youth in affairs of the country and world around them in favour of the latest fashion, electronic device or other fads. Yet, when the youth do take a stand for something they believe in, such as their efforts for the National Youth Rally, criticism comes raining down upon their heads (pun intended).
I applaud their reaction yesterday. If there is even one student – hopefully more – who becomes inspired to stand up again soon (student at the rally?) then Dominica will be in good hands.
Signed,
A former student protester
With this prophetic action of our young people Skerrit should now do the Honorable thing and resign. These young don’t understand the danger that Skerrit has put them in but somehow they were moved to realize that their for a better tomorrow is in Linton,. The present state if Dominica reminds me of the children of Israel. Because of famine Jacob moved to Egypt where he and his sons enjoyed political success with the pharaoh’s. But things quickly changed after the death of Jacob as his seed were enslaved for over 400 yrs! People of Dominica Skerrit has destroyed our future by getting rid of our jobs, our professionals and bringing in 1000,’s of Haitians and Chinese. Right now it’s pretty much China running things and we think it’s for free. Pm building houses all over for free now, but they are for his Chinese after the election. Like Chavez, Skerrit will soon die and the Chinese take over will begin. That’s when our children and grandchildren will be enslaved in their own land.
What I learnt yesterday:
1) Children are better at civil disobedience than adults. Why? Because they have very little to lose.
2) Lennox, by his actions told Dominica’s children that he respects their right to be heard and will never turn his back on them.
Thank you children. Thank you Lennox.
All of you complaining about if Lennox had the “right to take the salute”. You missed the point.
Did those adults who are so quick to admonish the young people listen to the young girl who addressed the world leaders at the UN on Climate Change? Young people the next generation is yours to protect please take it back from those intellectually, deficient adults who stood by and did nothing to make it better for you.
THIS IS SO SHOCKING.
I am sure that every student in that stadium has been directly affected by the generosity of the government in countless ways.
You were dismissed because the ministry put your safety and well-being above everything else. Including disappointment.
The Opposition, as usual, has swooped down and taken advantage of this. Just remember, what Roosevelt Skerrit has done, and is still doing for you, in housing, in education, in health.
DO NOT ALLOW your selves to be persuaded that this unruly behavior is acceptable or even desirable. And the brazenness of Mr. Linton taking an impromptu salute is laughable.
Did that really happen? Children, children, children, before you go out protesting for things, be thankful for what you have received. DON’T BE UNGRATEFUL and DON’T LET UWP FOOL YOU.
Albert, shame on you my friend. You sit in the USA without a clue as to what we have been through under the SLP. STOP sucking AS to improve your so called “connected” status in Dca. I can’t believe that post is coming from you but rest assured that your god Skerrit days are numbered and there is absolutely nothing you can do about it.
So you would encourage a battered woman to remain in an abusive relationship as long as she has been “directly affected by the generosity” of her husband?
Best you had not said anything brother Albert instead of singing so openluchtmuseum for your supper. You are a disgrace to our movement and heritage
Albert, you need to shut up; you of all persons, which I once respected; I regard you as a nobody, you are nothing more than the appearance of yourself you present.
You are always kissing Roosevelt butt: If Roosevelt promised you something and you have not yet received it, there is no way at this point and time in your life you will get the handout you are looking for!
Government is responsible for doing for the country, governments are suppose to be productive, doing things to encourage investors into the country to create employment where school leaving adults can find a job in order to commence living a productive life!
You are disgorging fart!
Generosity?
What generosity are you talking about?
People like you who are parasite on governments believe it is normal to receive handouts from the corrupted scoundrel Roosevelt, you believe all it takes to survive in Dominica is for the youths to smoke marijuana as you done all your damn life!
Man shut up!
We have to understand a few things here:
1 The PM IS NOT THE ORGANISER OF THE YOUTH RALLY
He is not the one who called the shots here, he is not the one to decided. and that decision to call it off is the best. It was not mentioned as CANCELLED it was just called off meaning postpone
2. Having under the rain is not an option; meaning that as per previous comments, u cannot compare festival to youth rally. in fest when rain was falling u had an OPTION to to go in the rain or nor NOT. While youth rally the kids don’t have the option to do so,they MUST go under the weather. And kids with asthma and other sickness, you have to take consideration of that.
STOP BLAMING THE DAMN MANNN
Dominica State College Students, I warned you all about Mr. Skerrit after your last graduation ceremony. What you experienced yesterday is only the tip of the iceburg, that is Mr. Skerrit’s wickedness. I am warning you all again, if you are 18 years old by now, go and register to vote. Vote in the next general elections for UWP, the party that cares. DO NOT VOTE FOR LABOUR PARTY. LABOUR PARTY = SKERRIT. I know you do not want to have to put up with Skerrit anymore, none of us do. We can have a free Dominica where your voices are heard, let’s do it together! By the way, the only reason you have free tuition now is because the United Workers Party said they were going to do it. We said it first and we meant it. Skerrit and them took the idea and ran with it to trick you guys.
How dare corrupt these students minds!? The student will vote for the candidate who represents their best interest. Let them be free thinkers and give them a chance to make their own decision. Let me Repeat. DO NOT CORRUPT THE STUDENTS. LET THEM THINK FREELY FOR THEMSELVES!
Well, I do not understand! There has to be something more to that news article.
Are they saying that for the length of time that they have held that “student march” this is the first time that “weather condition” is too severe for the march to go on?
Why did Linton remain to contribute to that disobedience, anyway!
Is it ready true that disobedience, civil unrest, vile, strife, self-pride, and pomposity, are the most deceitful products of his mind?
I’m not a Dominican and have no affiliation to any political party within that state.
As such, I must applaud the youth of Dominica for standing up for what they believe they deserved (an opportunity to display patriotism).
Those who argue that these students were defiant in their actions should be ashamed of themselves. It is important to promote a youth that can stand up to authority and have a voice when that need arises as opposed to being voiceless sheep led to the slaughter.
I am from a post revolutionary Caribbean state where it was students who stood and led protests and supported a dream.
I have always admired Dominica’s political history being the first small island state to gain independence and subsequently becoming a republic.
Finally, judging from the quality of marching and display in these videos there is no way these students are ill-disciplined.
For all the people who are saying that we young people are being defiant/disrespectful we are not…Last year it had the same weather conditions and we still marched and this year they canceled it when clearly the students of the numerous schools wanted to take part and school traveled from far distances to so taking away our time to do our displays we worked hard for is not right and I a student am happy that we the youth could take it upon ourselves and stand up for what is right and it barely rained….the day before youth rally schools practiced in rain working on their displays and eyes right. I do applaud us young people for taking a stand and for the cadet/scouts for coming out and drumming and such. Anyone who doesn’t like my comment that’s on you
Prophecies are being fulfilled before our eyes and we so blind that we didn’t even notice.
If I am not mistaken the last time Sjerrit and Mr. Linton were together, it was at that same venue, during a reconciliation service, the prophet prophesied about how God was going to exalt Mr. Linton and how he would be our future. What we saw today was another step pointing to the fulfillment of this prophecy. Skerrit had to call out the youth rally and he had to leave the stadium as a sign that he is on his way out. Mr. Linton had to remain inside with the young people and he had to be present to receive the salute because he is our future! Remember Psalm 8:2 ? Psalms 8:2 : “Out of the mouth of babes and sucklings hast thou ordained strength because of thine enemies, that thou mightest still the enemy and the avenger”. People if this thing is of God (and it is), we CANNOT STOP IT! Acts 5:39. Some are mad, some are upset, some vex but God’s word from his servant must be fulfilled
I call for the people og Dominica especially the Youth to boycott Sundays parade. I for one Will sure not be going.
@ All students in Dominica: “If you think you are too small to make a difference, try sleeping with a mosquito.” ― The Dalai Lama
@ Compliant, Janis H, Concerned Dominican, and all those who think that the students were “disrespectful”, “heading in the wrong direction” or this is a “breakdown of discipline in the society”, remember we have been teaching them about the Soweto uprising led by about 15,000 black school children in South Africa that began on the morning of 16 June 1976. It established the leading role of the ANC in the anti-apartheid struggle.
Honestly I see the opposition leader being a clown saluting the students. Student I no you all are disappointed just like me. The organizers will make up for it. Let the by gone be
RAIN OR NO RAIN
Not a national, nor a resident, but a Windward Islander and friend of Dominica.
Generationally, leaders come and leaders go.
Did not the grown adults say the ‘…Youth of today, ‘…are the leaders of tomorrow?
Seemed that the students have made some valid points by acting ‘…independently, responsibly, patriotically and peacefully.’
Now, ‘…Why blame the students or a prospective leader for the apparent questionable judgment of others?’
Clearly, ‘…Rain or No Rain,’ the display went on.
That is UWP for you ,disrespectful,child abusers,money launderers,liars,habitual criminials and TRAITORS.Student at the rally following in these ill discipline fools foot-step.Linton was EXPELLED FROM THE DOMINICA GRAMMAR SCHOOL.
The PM should apologize. He embarrassed himself and the country.
Dominica is too much of a small country to be arguing about politics over youth rally
But a little humour. Is this the same man who boycotted previously all rallies? Can someone answer me. Why are these people who boycotted everything & called for Civil disobedience now all in creole wear? And to top it up always now using the period when persons are dressed in creole wear & today at the national rally taking pictures in the midst of the dressed people 2 try and potray that demonstrations for election reform? What deception! Deception! Stop this deceptive tricks so overseas persons will think that all of Dominica are in this thing with u. The Lady came to Dominica & saw for herself. She even apologised openly when she saw what was said was not the truth. Now u three guys – Leader, Roseau South guy, Valley Lawyer guys this thing of taking pictures in the crowd. When I saw u on the field, I know u were up 2 no good. I was right – here it was on DNO – I nearly fell laughing – U taking salut? Well desperate men do desperate things. Lord have mercy on your souls
Man STOP being a As whole!
. It is sad and rather shameful that Fire & Ambulance Service personnel got involved in blocking the children. Evn some Skerritites were walking between the students during the march-past.
Sadly, the only desperate men in Dca are Dr. Smell-E-Deek and the Skerritits who hide behind the cloak of DLP. These guys have high-jacked the DLP for their own personal gain while handing out pittance to the vulnerable in return for support. The salute was well taken and reciprocated by the rightful leader of Dca. Now take that in allu nenen
Laybar bridge is falling and will continue to fall. If you all think that was civil disobedience by the students just wait until Dr. Smell-E-Deek call elections without reforms and you will come to understand what is REAL civil disobedience. Tell him call elections without reforms and he will see
. And by the way we need our 1.2 Billion$$
Skerrit cancelled the march past because he had a “scene to check” in the afternoon. It was not about the rain. Your kids don’t matter to him, they never have, he wants your vote though.
Ding ding ding we have a winner. One of the only intelligent comments in here
Encourage indiscipline & it will come back to bite u. Take note everyone. When u encourage students 2 disrespect officials, MOE, School Principals, Teachers etc. It will bite back. I too was not in favour of the call off but the grounds were water logged. So we should take that into account. Did we expect Hurricane Maria 2 devastate our island so? Of course not! Please people we have not learnt the lesson of Maria. The earth is not ours & we need 2 expect the unexpected. We have not learnt anything at all. See what hapenned in Bahamas (7 hours (US) compared to 36 hours (them)). We have been ungrateful to the one who saved our lives. We chanted “thank God 4 Life” Did we really mean this? See our attitudes – hatred, unloving, selfish, greedy, strify, demonstraty, Wary, disrespectful of Authority ( calling it we standing for what is right). What is right? In Christ’s eyes it loving our neigbour (everyone) as ourselves. We passing & we need 2 do what Christ ask us 2 do…
Live your passive existence by yourself. We are encouraging our children to stand for what they believe in and what is owed to them and while we can, let’s stand with them and not against them!!!
When it was the grandbay convention the weather was worst and yet still the P.M didn’t cancel but all of a sudden the weather wasn’t good …… as a student of the Pierre Charles secondary school
To me it was a disappointment to us student and teachers who worked hard to salute the P.M but seeing this today was a disgrace….and you P.M need to change that
Dominicans all over the globe for goodness sake listen to the children and stop pretending that they cannot speak out when things are wrong, put yourselves in there place,they worked hard at their craft so give them the much needed respect they deserve and stop treating them like they didn’t know what they were doing ., for them a Mind Is A Terrible Thing To Wast and they choose not to do so regardless whoever it may hurt. POWER TO THE STUDENT. Look at where CHS had to go to show us all there display and that was very important to them they were fantastic, I support the students . Everything should not be politic .
The weather was bad all the way from Trinidad. We even had landslide in Dominica.
I understand your disappointment. But instead of treating this as a point of hate remember those in authority bear the responsibility for safety.
For the last twenty years, Dominica has been pregnant with crises and confusion. The country is not a quasi dictatorship anymore. It has graduated to a fully fledged autocracy where democratic norms are now history. This roguish government has the country looking like an eyesore and giving it one black eye after another. The people are deliberately kept in a state of perennial poverty so that they have to kneel to their SAVIOUR (Skerrit) for their livelihood. They then become everlastingly grateful to him, at least, this is Skerrit’s hope. This roguish government is hemorrhaging the treasury leaving most of the people to become beggarly parasites. All of Dominica’s neighbors have something to boast about: most modern international airports; world class sporting facilities; first rate infrastructural developments; a proper network of roads and more. An S.O.S. flag should be flying over Dominica.
God shall repay all those who disrespected the children at the Youth Rally today. It was very disrespectful what happened this morning.
Vengeance is mine, I shall repay says the Lord.
The Progressive future of Dominica has been asserted by the Anti-Skerrit Movement.
You are a hater that is crying sour grape if you are from Vieille Case shame on you.
Those of you who are applauding this behaviour should frown on it. What a breakdown of discipline in the society! It’s disgusting!
@Janis H
Can you remember the no law no Constitution statement? Who made it? Did you condemn it? The children heard though!
Can you remember foreign mercenaries going to Patriot Linton’s home, one concealing something under a jacket? Have you heard the government condemn that?Have you condemned it?
The children are watching you all hypocrites..
Let me applaud patriot Linton for not abandoning our children and for taking the salute!!
Well done patriot!
Skerrit
Whey is di money?
Whey is di money?
Whey is di money?
Remember No law No Constitution? Well its coming back to bite.
Where did the breakdown begin? Have you heard the leader of the country speak recently?
Discipline + Disgusting
Skerrit
Your king the said Dr. Smell-E-Deek is the most disrespectful person in Dca. Just watch how he walked away from the students after they spent so much time practicing in anticipation for this grand occasion. Is this not flagrant disrespect. The children have been taught that respect is EARNED not gotten because you crown yourself lord almighty. Talking about discipline? Talk to the most ill disciplined man in Dca Reggie Austrie your pahwein. But I ask again; How long? Not long my friend.
The beginning of things to come. The good Lord had a plan, to give Lennox practice for the future. Those fools trying to bash Lennox, each time they bash him victory comes to his rescue. No longer can you all poison the minds of the people against him, the youth respect him, the adults are gravitating towards him.
They disrespect their parents, they disrespect their teachers, now the disrespect has been taken all the way to The Ministry of Education.
As we should! we are the future of this country and we will set our own path and not be kept down by the authoritarians in the government!
@ Student, at that park you were not responsible for your safety. This action does not indicate “keeping you down”. The education of students is a priority in the policies of the present government. Some people may think it was a bad decision, but it was done in the interest of your safety. Do not let this cloud your judgement to see that was a safety issue decision. In other wards your safety was of great concern to the authorities . So don no get bitter, its not a life changing issue, nothing dictatorial about it. I look at your action to match as showing the authorities that they make a mistake. Adults, parents and those in authority make mistakes too.
I do not think one should pine on this issue. It happened, lets gat over it and move on. Do not dwell on this and let it affect your studies.
The people who are encouraging you to hate do not care about you, they just wish to use you to embarrass the government and make you lose your focus on your studies and education.
Janis H are u seeing? Lack of discipline even in the homes, schools. Parents teach your children to respect God first & foremost. When u have reverence to the Great I Am, Creator who created the earth, it becomes easy to respect others – your parents, & others – those who have been placed over you (Parents, teachers, Spiritual leaders, Government leaders & others in authority). Recognising that it is only God who is perfect & we are all apt to make mistakes. But if we follow the commands of the Almighty, we will be humble since God alone is God. And to reverence him, we will surely respect one another as he does to us. If he was like us mortals, not one of us would stand a chance. Time to throw away our complaining ways and be thankful for what Jehovah has done for us out of love. To be obedient to him, we need to be loving to each other. Jehovah appoints worldy government. We are exhorted in Scripture: Pray for all people. To ask God to help them; intercede on their behalf
They stayed in the rain for Creole Festival for convicted conaine traficer Bujo Bantan and they cant stay in the rain for the future Doctors, Teachers , Nurses etc.: And DNO it is on public record so you can print my comment
Who say creole fest had rain. you were not there stf.
So dissapointed and upset the that officials walked right out while we students we chanting and begging for the rally to continue. VEHICLES even tried to block the gates to prevent us students from entering the fields and marching! almost running us over in the process!
Initially, I felt disappointed and ashamed that politicians would use the services of children to the furtherance of their cause and then I came to realize that this was a spontaneous event.
Interestingly what was demonstrated today reveals three pointers to me (a) Prophesy being fulfilled; Bible verse Isaiah 11:6: A child shall lead them and (b) It heralds the beginning of the end of Mr. Skerritt’s regime; These children cannot vote, I hear you say; but while that is true, they will form the electorate in the next five years and if they are that passionate about the way in which our country is being led; Dr. Skerritt needs to do exceptionally well in the next five years, if given the opportunity or face a more determined band of up starters who will stand for what they believe is right, but not only that, they are also fearless in pursuing their objectives and (c) It reflects the political temperature in the country.
Absolutely disgusting that the officials walked right out the stadium, while we were chanting and begging for the rally to continue. We were threatened with suspensions and detentions if we marched . Authorities even tried blocking the gates with vehicles to prevent us from entering the fields. Thank you to the state college for representing us and doing what needed to be done!
This is a very clear sign of having a problem with authority. Regardless the reason, If you agree with it or not, One must learn to follow direction of those who are in authority. This is a clear sign that these young people are heading in the wrong direction.
you are so delusional. Look at the young people all across the world standing up to the people who wants to pass their primitive ideologies to us. We will not have it! we will stand for what we believe in!
Primitive ideologies? Why not look at what the bible says. The bible is the best history book for one to read. It shows how God’s people the Israelites rebelled over & over and were punished. But for Loving God, we would all perish without the hope. Nothing is primitive. From the beginning of time to now, we have been commanded to love & respect. Good manners, respect, will always prevail. Defiance, hatred, envy only affects those who carry those spirits. It destroys the carriers – all kind of sicknesses & deaths b4 time. Unforgiveness 2 causes heart attack because one carries a load. Nothing is new under the sun so no primitive. Jehovah is the supreme King of the Universe & we cannot fix this world (satan’s roaming seeking who will kill, steal & destroy). Open your eyes & pray, pray. pray for the nations of the World. You cannot do nothing without God’s guidance. We are nothing without God. Take note. All we need to do is repent & pray. Perilious times we are in.
Look at how all over the world students are facing all kinds of challenges, even being killed. Look at how students are dropping out of school, in some countries there are no schools. Look at the big picture before you go radical.
Please student you have a government who is concerned with your safety , your education and your future . Calling people delusional and accusing them of imposing primitive ideology is not helpful in any direction.
So you suffered a disappointment, get over it. Life is full of disappointment. But this one is easy to cope with so it should help your coping skills . If you do not learn to cope you will be blocking your mental skills, you will not see outside the box. That is what the opposition wants to happen so they can use you and control you. Those who want you to be angry and revengeful do not care a dime about you.
When I had bad experience at school my parents would tell me to forget it and go read a book.
In the wrong direction thanks to papa skerrit
Does you children follow directions
Yes, but not blindly so. I teach them to query because I love them and want them to have their own mind.
You sound like those Nazi followers at the Nuerenburg trials, who pleased not guilty because they had only obeyed authority and followed orders from their superiors. It was to no avail. They were convicted and executed for crimes against humanity. Whatever orders one follows does not exonerate one from the consequences, unless they can prove they were not of sound mind at the time. Even then, the perpetrator can be locked up to protect the rest of society.
I am in COMPLETE agreement with the young people of Dominica. There are usually months of practice leading up to the National Youth Rally, and to have it cancelled after so many have made the trip was ill advised. The weather wasn’t that terrible, nor was there the threat of an impending hurricane. As a former member of the 4th Dominica St. Alphonsus Scout Troop and also the Dominica Government Band, I looked forward with great anticipation to parades, and I applaud the youth of Dominica wanting to perform and do their thing. Thanks also to Ronald Charles for bringing some highlights of the show to the world after the major News media had departed. WE THE PEOPLE. Power to the youth of Dominica.
If the PM’s own, hand-picked pastor, can claim that there is a shift, that those in authority are going to be replaced. This is not normal. What happened at the stadium today is not normal. There is definitely a big shift.
This is a SICK man proving that he has no chance of winning the election, therefore he is stealing a moment of what it feels like.
He did to us young people what the prime minister failed to do.
That is the closest he will reach to being PM!
@ Student, do not be fool. He did nothing for you. What he did was for himself. He is good at grandstanding. He is like a great imposter. He went to Guyana and posed as a head of government. So he was just posing as a head of the Government of Dominica.. He is like a repeat offender. He is like an accident looking for a place to happen.
You feel hurt, you are disappointed that is ok, but do not let that condemn the PM. Think for what he has done for education and what he will do for education in the future and foregive him. I did not see this as a rejection of students because of the hard work he has done for education benefits. His education policies cannot be compared to Mr Linton fake salute.
That’s power in the people, my brother.
It wasn’t illegal anyway, so that the cops could have come to arrest him.
Any OPPOSITION LEADER who takes a salute at any ANNUAL YOUTH RALLY is a JACK A.The salute is for the PRIME MINISTER not the OPPOSITION LEADER.Linton is always making a FOOL of himself.Its like withdrawing TROOPS The rally is cancelled by the ORGANIZERS and that is it.LINTON is a very ill disciplined man. SALUTE IS NOT and will NEVER be for LINTON.Everywhere this guy go he is making a fool of himself.Ask a constable how stupid it is saluting an INSPECTOR.Ask the INSPECTOR how embarrassing it is receiving a salute,from a constable.That is LINTON.That is BREAKING NEWS from DNO.
@Lin clown, I can see what you are saying here.
For whatever reason the “march” was canceled, it was a decision of the authorities in charge; people have to learn to abide by the decision of the authorities, it is not our place to charge against it–like the conduct of those students.
The authorities have an “Authority” which is way above their own, we need to learn to allow that Authority to take His own charge, at His appointed time, not ours.
To stand against the decision of the authority, will produce nothing else but futility, which makes things even worse than it was in the first place.
What was the production of the disobedience by the students? Nothing but disdain and discord! And who wants that:
What is Lennox Linton doing there, saluting to an act of disobedience? He may think proud of his ways, but deep down within him, he has to see his own embarrassment; something that he does all the time–good Lord!
Continue to be Skerrit’s boom boom boom fly.
@ lin Clown.That fake salute is not fooling anyone . His sheepish followers must be laughing at him behind his back. He is just making margee with himself for a second time as an imposter. No big deal. Most of those followers hoping this whole deal will embarrass the PM, but it wont.
But the world in looking on. Have you looked at the picture of him saluting. Look at him again and you will remember a particular animal in a suite in a circus or a Tarzan movie. They will see primate doing a fake salute. Many will remember that he tried to invade a Heads of Government Conference in Guyana as an imposter and now as Head of Dominica. That is the same illusion in action again.
Take note of this, make a list because when the campaign begins he will be hit so hard with his record of misbehavior that he will hide like he did for Maria. We will not have to throw stones or anything harder than stones, we will have words. With words we shall bury him and his sheepish followers.
I agree Linton. Take you salute, it your only chance at getting one. Hahahahahahah Bozo got a salute by default.
In case you do not know Lennox is a member of parliament leader of the opposition and the one to show the students respect not like the leader of the country. Skerrit is arrogant he present Lennox Linton with a golden opportunity free of charge to impress the students. That is not smart of Skerrit and the students will not forget.
Imagine that UWP bloggers so happy their leader get saluted to.
That is the closest he will get to be PM.haha.
Well it is the last time Skerrit will get his salutes, he should have stuck around
Thats not true ….they did not salute them…lennox Linton came after they salute. Why are they making a youth rally where children can come and have fun and be patriotic about politics. They cannot even vote. Dominica need God
This brought tears to my eye. This man has worked so hard for Dominica and Dominicans. The most high knows he deserves a piece of the pie as well. A taste of what is to come
Lennox is not looking for a piece of the pie. That is what makes him so special and undefeatable. Is Skerrit that thinks everyone is for sale, including himself.
1. Apparently “the weather people” were on vacation, so there were no reports of a PASSING cloud today.
2. I remember years ago, children would stand hours in the hot sun for rally, fainting and all and still march at the end of the day.
3. I swear last year had rain and marching was delayed but still happened.
So what’s the real reason?
Labourites aren’t critical thinkers so this will be above their pay grade and medicancy.
Great job children I salute you 1000%.
That is a shame on the adults and government officials.
Why didnt they leave out the speeches?
You go!!!!
you are so bias to question whether this is truly breaking news then……. I am the one who is SMH.
I am a proud Dominican from today.
It’s shameful, very shameful on the part of our Primeminister.
These kids look forward to this so much. They practice really hard for this day. For them its bragging rights… which school put on the best march… best dressed… best salute etc… etc.
And to be disrespected like that!
But of course, politicking in Barbados over a few Bajans was more important than being early for the youth Rally and staying for the march past.
But I guess someone else with greater maturity and respect of our youth had to lead by example.
Thank you, Mr. Lennox Linton.
Kudos to the students
Fr Charles of blessed memory used to say. “Out of the mouth of babes comes the truth”. The actions of our students in saluting a “new Prime Minister” ought not to go unnoticed.
Don’t use the lord’s name in vain skerrit, you see how He making you and the labour party self -destruct,
As I recollect, before the last election DSC students were forbidden to debate politics on campus. I give credit to these students for marching on.
To those of us who are celebrating the young people being defiant,. just wait, wait until they start being defiant in your homes, on the streets, at Church and elsewhere. Young people need to learn to listen to authority, we may not always agree but we must be respectful. The authorities took the decision in their best interest and if something happens now who is responsible?
What are we teaching them? It is ok to disrespect authority? They didn’t come there on their own, they came to represent their schools and as such they should obey the min of Education officials. I don’t care which party is on power I don’t look at this as being political.
At first I thought maybe they asked for permission to march however when I heard someone on the mic asking to stop and they were booing the person that is when I said that they were taking it too far.
If I was a Principal some of them would have a question to answer.
The leaders who encourage them I say shame on you.
We did NOT disrespect authority, is that what you call youth taking a stand for what they believe in? get with the times, the world is changing and us young people will shape our own future and not accept your generation’s nonsense!
Student at the rally there is something called respect for authority. The authorities called the rally off because the field was very soggy. That part could not be seen from the stands. The Principles are under the authority of the Ministry of Education who called off the march pass. I too was of the opinion that the school should be made to march because of the effort & preparations done 4 today. Get with the times (the times are terrible times). Whilst the world is changing, have u ever asked if it is for better? The Earth & the fullness belongs to the Lord. Defiance, war, strife, rebellion cannot & will not change this world for better. Not accept your generation nonsence indicates the total disrespect for those who brought u here (elderly). This total lack of respect 4 authority is rampant in our society & sad. I challenge u to read the good book to learn the way that Jehovah wants us to adopt. Humility is key. Arrogancy (know it all) & the others is not of God.
“Truth be told” and Compliant are both boot lickers. Respect begets respect. This is not biblical times anymore. Get out of your beggar hole and accept the future is a free thinking Dominica
Student at the rally I continue the earth is the Lord’s & no matter what times are changing only him can & will correct the ills. Mortal man is unable to do anything. Have u really heard all the news of the changing world? So many natural disasters – California fires, hurricanes, flooding etc. The only thing 4 1 to do now is to repent & go God ways. We cannot & will never b able to fix anything. We must first be obedient to the Heavenly Father who has given us directives. If we cannot repect the Creator of the Universe, then we can no one else. This disrespect sadly is rampant in our country. Adults, young ones all swear regardless of who is present. Disobedience is the order of the day. The good book commands “Children obey your parents so your life will be lengthened – or this is right. Yes maybe 2 the adults in many instances are 2 b blamed 4 disrespectful behaviours. In the end the MOE is top; Principals are over students answerable to MOE, students 2 obey Principals
I believe you have your comment wrong it is us the adults and those in power that are and were disrespecting the students and young people so stop your hypocrisy. I stand firm behind the children of the future and if because some of you are getting hand out to provide for them that they should just keep quiet think again, as parent they are not responsible for you but you as parents are responsible for them so take your place at the side of your children and be proud of them they will be stars one day .
Well, Mr. Linton had better enjoy it cuz that’s all he’s ever gonna get.
Polls say otherwise but do tell
Hope you all don’t jump in a precipice after the results
“The students were saluting Opposition Leader Lennox Linton ,who was positioned in front of the stage, instead of Prime Minister Skerrit as is customary.”
The sensational aspect of news reporting. The students march because it is something that they look forward to all year and they where going to put their diligent work on display no matter the circumstances.
One Love Dominicans #OLD
Glory to God!!!!! Good Practice for next year Mr.Linton
He better enjoy that little glory he took!!!
Espoir Mal papaye!!!
Well!! At first I was mad at the kids, real mad. Then I calmed down and went back to the theme of this years independence celebrations – celebrating our resilience two years on.
Those kids have certainly shown resilience today. If it was triple k they would take the rain so let them do their ting
We didn’t march in the rain.. the rain had already stopped.. all they had to do was wait
Ill say this, the organizers really have made this event about them more than the students and it shows year after year. I understand that the weather wasn’t promising, however they could have simple held off instead of cancelling. The children really put their all behind this and view it as their moment to shine while representing their schools. The Prime Minister would not have left had he known that they would have protested. He may be a lot of things but he definitely would not have left. Linton didn’t do this for anyone other than himself. Get it where you can sir….very sad
The Prime Minister was right there when they were chanting “we want to march!” They chanted on more than one occasion and he still left so I’m not sure how well you think you know the Prime Minister dear.
Did he Linton telegram you about pleasing himself?
False God Skerrit has no leadership skills..He did say though “”leadership is everything””, obviously referring to his laziness emptiness, ineptness and foolishness!!
Skerrit you need to apologise to the children!! Is it because they cannot vote? Your wicked MISLEADER!!You said that you run things..The children’s parent’s will deal with you at the polls.
Qudos to patriot Linton for staying to take the salute.
Skerrit
Whey is di money?
Whey is di money?
Whey is di money?
Wicked leader!!!!
This is not Kudos, it’s in-subordination/ Disrespect. You have to know your place/position. Where else can you go and the Prime Minister/Leader of a Country gives an order for whatever reason, for any body else to defy that order? Only in Dominica.
Is Dominica under authoritarian rule? You say that as if the pm is our supreme leader
My comment beow is for justme.
Oh you, shut the hell up! Who has disrespected you more than Skerrit? Remember he told you to “Go to hell” three times? Maybe the populace including the children are getting tired of Skerrit’s trickery, deceipt and deception!!
Skerrit
Whey is di money?
Whey is di money?
Whey is di money?
And yours is just blind following aka bootlicking. Let’s move on from that nonsense
Lol the youth have spoken
That’s what you call breaking news dno?shm
Hell yes it’s breaking news! Breaking news that our children standing up for what is right. thats a first. they doing so much better than the adults.
That is breaking news!
Please explain to us what is your definition of breaking news? Because I fail to understand how this isn’t news. I hope is not because they did it despite the officials not being there you saying that. At least they doing it for culture. If they do that over a jam allu does have how much to say. Of course when the youth take a stand for themselves it is news worthy
Ofc this isn’t breaking news if your head is in the sand
We all know that DNO is blue blue blue lol No disrespect we free to support our party.