The office of attorney general has issued an order for the closure of Big Bang, a lottery and internet gaming company located in Roseau.
Just two weeks ago, the attorney general wrote to the company informing them that they were to “cease operating with immediate effect.”
However, the company did not adhere to that order.
Big Bang was operating under a license, Eagle Sports Wagering, which was issued to convicted money launderer, Julian Giraud.
The license was one of two issued to him in 2004 for internet gaming.
More details to follow.
Why now? I put you to act PM and Finance Minister. You gave your friend a licence for Big Bang. I return, find that out, never fired you, never disciplined you; on the contrary I have you act again and again. Then on the eve of an election, I get the AG to shut down big bangand life goes on. Somebody have to answer some questions.
Inside fighting in the Labour camp….Who had it for Ambrose? and, for Skerrit…This could wait…
CHANGE IS COMING
NCE AGAIN 
we know where you get your money from yes your blood money , you visited hell as a guest later to pay with more blood
VICTORY for Joshua Francis and Team Dominica. The Labour Party is self destructing. CHANGE IS A MUST.
As far as Skeritt is concerned, Ambrose is a friend and the backbone of the DLP. Regardless, to what Tony might say about Ambrose, he is my friend. Regardless, to what krazy might say about Ambrose, he will represent the Roseau South Constituency in the December 8th election. Regardless, to what the callers of Q95 might say about Ambrose, it is not for them, it is for the Constituents of Roseau South, therefore, go to hell, go to hell, go to hell, it is not your darm business.
Doc. I believe some people have come to realize that a person without empathy does not have any real friends. Only people to be used for their own end and discarded when it suits them. I’m sure a psychologist could explain that better.
those involved, from skerrit down to his ministers, allu will hear
Some very very interesting names are implicated in this story. Who is wrong here: 1. Julian Giraud got the license 2. Ambrose George-A very good friend of convicted money launderer. Who was it that issued the license to convicted money launderer? 3. Roosevelt Skerrit-May I ask where was the Hon. PM when such license was issued? Was he out of Dominica? If yes, did he ask about what transpired in his absence? Wow! 4. Levi Peter-office of attorney general has issued the letter of closure
I’m sorry mama,I never meant to you hurt you,I never meant to make you cry but tonight I’m cleaning out my closet. (Words by Eninem)
MAMA meaning the government and the cleaning up of the closet will be taking place on December 8th 2015. EMINEM words will be replaced by the words of the people.
God help my people
Trevor, get with it. Quote some note-worthy person. Eminem is an idiot, he cursed and blasthemed that same Mama….in the same excuse for a song. Just vote your conscience.
Campaign financing?
So how did he Obtain a Licence, in the first place?
The same way Bobby Wahi got his license for an offshore bank in Dominica I guess. Remember Bobby Wahi and his Private Capital Bank (PCB). I certainly do because it was in the international press.
Doh worry, after election over, the intention is to reinstate their friend with his licence.
time for change
q95 next
its because mapau krasz tee gambling place has move to port of call thats why he wants all the business for him self
If things were above board the office of the Attorney General would not have shut down Big Bang .A Rat is stinking somewhere.
skerrit you make well no sudom on d/ca jesus say no
What about the other involved parties, what about ti Papa, what about the Nigerian Lords? What about the top man Alibaba who is playing invisible?
Hi folks hold your breaks don`t move to fast; I believe DNO has the story all wrong.
Ambrose and Julien are still partners and will be for life; the story is Big Bang use to be Operated under the licences Eagle Sport Wagering but this was not legal, for the parent company in Bahamas knew nothing about this and thus recently there was an amendment to the name and the two owners were kicked out. So you see they cry to their big brother attorney general, thus action took place.
If a government gave me red carpet treatment after serving a jail sentense for money laundering and an urgent license to operate an offshore bank why would I listen to a little brown nose asking me to shut down my business. Are you crazy Mr Brown nose I own the corrupt politicians in Dominica. Man take your letter and put it where it belong.
And can we believe there are people who say that these guys are not corrupt. The attorney general issue an order and a citizen defy the order. Garcon leave me alone in my blindness
So big bang go out with a fizzle.
Don’t be fooled my people. Big Bang has fulfilled its role which was to to be the laundromat for the campaign. Elections is here therefore they closing the laundromat.
he knew he knew he knew
If u are not a Chinese ,not business in DA
Sooooooo long UWP say that Ambrose issue a license to Giraud in the absence of Skerrit, all dog stay quiet…..now all you closing it down. Oh I C so QFM does tell the truth then. Woosh
Labour Ka Trawey……of course working to give licence to these kinds…..Dominica speak on the ballot
Hehe look lala
Very interesting te corruption is starting to come to light,Skerro God is not sleeping,try fixing all your dirty laundry.
Is this the same gaming place at Crazy Coconut, I think which may have recently moved to where Port of Call was??????
No it is not. That is Mapau and it still operating from different premises, where Port ‘o Call used to be (opposite Greens wholesale).
DNO, I don’t speak English and I need you to take your time and explain this to me. Big Bang was given licence to operate SINCE 2004; licesnse was issued to convicted money launderer, Julian Giraud; 2004 the same dlp government was in power? 10 years later they decided to shut down the business? Why nou DNO? Fire was about to burn and expose some things?
Folks, the ONLY reason for this shut down is because we were about to hear of some Breaking News with some interesting names, so they took in front and shut it. But what about the relationship of Julian Giraud with persons like Roosevelt Skerrit and Ambrose George who are know to be very good friends?
Skerrit name toujour. Have to calll
Now that the FSU is actually doing their work, I wonder if they have the brass balls to actually close down the offshore banks that are operating without any license, yes the ones that paid the million dollar a pop to the lawyer and nothing reached the treasury to date, yes the Venezuelans owned ones, yes you want more information? go ask the ministry of finance.
I’d love to know why all of a sudden the AG closing down the place. Is this another election gimmick to fool the people? Have the PM collected enough that he now can part friends, comrade, with Mr. Giraud and where does Te Papa fit into this. Is he being discarded?
Look like yours truly will pond koowi again. Let me go and look for that calypso. Used to be my track.
Waylala mama me daybar Lord save Dominica
DNO what happen to the thumbs up and down button it’s not working on my phone please fix that
At first I was happy about this, thinking that Dominica, in spite of many shortcomings, still adheres to and promotes Christian principles.
However, when I finished reading the notice, I realized it was not quite what I had thought.
May God guide the leaders of my native land to all wisdom and righteousness.
That is so interesting. Does it mean that the relationship between Julien Giraud and Roosevelt Skerrit has soured? And what about Giraud’s long standing friend and associate Ambrose George? Is Skerrit already contemplating political life without his stalwart Minister and parliamentary representative for Roseau south, realizing that the seat has already been irretrievably lost to young opposition contender Joshua Francis? Things do change indeed.
What does friendship have to do with the law? Why are you so obsessed with the prime minister that every single event is somehow related to him? you’re completely missing the point of the article and closure of such a business. Internet gaming is a scary thing because it pilfers the resources from the general population. It’s also a cover to wash illegal money, St Lucia has a major problem with gambling, their youth are addicted to it, they committing crimes to support the habit. If you think the paros are a problem watch and see what will happen if gambling is legalized in Dominica?
I agree about gambling being a bad thing brother. So explain why Big Bang had a license since 2004, for ten years with the knowledge of Skerrit’s government? And why was MaPau gtranted a license to operate here and still is doing so? What you are saying does not make any sense.
and so it took you all 10 yeras to figure this one out? I wonder how many more are there to uncover?
Stop worrying about other people, worry about why you worried about other people. And please don’t give me that love Dominica shyte we all know its hypocrisy. You are hoping to make political mileage with it but
the voters have decided.
U serious? U mean Josh (Sikiri) has kept faithful for the UWP every vote the UWP got in 2009, has everyone of the new voters since 2009 on its side – – – plus, plus converted the 900 votes (margin of last election) into winning votes? What a feat to accomplish. Ambrose and his management team must have been in a deep sleep.
You wish.
This is to show you that the Gov’t operates within the confines of the law, contrary to what you and your cronies want to make people believe.
My goodness why are you people so mischievous. Why are you so dishonest. What kind of legacy are we leaving our children. Why not remain quiet instead of deliberately trying to bury the truth about Ambrose ,Julien and Skerrit operation.
Can you for the sake of the children question why Ambrose gave Julien the license after coming from prison and why Skerrit went ahead with the plan.
you come hear spread propaganda but just beneath your shallow motives is your conscience.
anonymous it appears to me that you have a split personality.
Skerrit was never a close friend of Julien Giraud. Get your facts straight. The Government is making a prudent decision to shut down a business which may bring risk and negative publicity to the country.
Who gave mr. Giraud concessions on his 4×4 Mercedes suv?
ONLY NOW???
Change is a MUST!
Assertive, NOT Aggressive!
You are only fooling yourself if you think it is that simple…Wake up and open your eyes to the corruption that is staring you in your face…
Skerrit the saint! Skerrit for some never do this or do that; even when he curse on the radio live people like you say we misunderstood him; well only in DA. It is a fact that the FIU could not audit the accounts of this company for the ten years and OH guess who was the Minister of Finance? and that reminds me isn’t a certain firm for which the SC is part filled an injunction against the inland revenue that prevents them from auditing their books – the IRD is an arm of the Ministry of Finance and guess who is the Minister of finance – maygay sah Delan probably you will end up saying that the SC was never Skerrit friend.
You joking only now
Sorry but you all know all too well that Joshua Francis is not going to win that seat simply because he doesnt identify with the people of the constituency….
As Asa Bantan put it…. Joshua is a nobody that nobody knows!
I wonder whether Ambrose and Julien have part company.