The dual citizenship case against Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit and Education Minister Petter St. Jean will continue in the High Court tomorrow.
Earlier in the day Tony Astaphan had asked the court to throw out new witness statements filed one week ago by the United Workers Party. He also wanted the court to throw out subpoenas filed by the UWP to force Skerrit and St. Jean to give evidence in court describing the subpoenas as a ‘fishing expedition’ and ‘abuse of process.’
He further argued that the deputy registrar who signed the subpoenas had no jurisdiction to do so in an election court. “I don’t think this is acceptable at all,” Astaphan told the court.
He stated that there is nothing that can force Skerrit and St. Jean to give evidence in court and said he that none of the petitions filed showed evidence that either men traveled on a French passport.
Astaphan also said Edison James made no reference to passports when he spoke at a meeting on November 30, 2000 but the petitioners are making reference to it.
The matter is being heard before Justice Gertel Thom. Astaphan and Heather Felix Evans are leading the legal team for Skerrit and St. Jean while Trinidadian Senior Counsel Douglas Mendes is leading the three member UWP legal team which includes Trinidadian Stewart Young and Dominican attorney Geoffery Letang.
As the matter continued this afternoon, the petitioners’ submitted that their subpena of the defendants be upheld as a right.
Mendes, for the petitioners, contended that according to law the judge in an election petition matter has the same authority as in a civil action, which includes issuing subpenas to parties to the civil action, as long as they are competent and compellable.
Mendes futher stated that the subpenas can be issued as a matter of right in a civil action to any of the parties to the proceeding.
Responding to Senior Counsel Anthony Astaphan’s claim that the petitions are an abuse of the court’s process Mendes stated to Justice Thom, “if you have the authority as in a civil matter to subpena, and we invoke that power, how can it be an abuse of the court’s process?”
Mendes further contended that the defense should not request that the subpenas be disallowed and the defendants not be compelled to testify durng objection, but that rather they ought t take the oath before invoking the right not to self-incriminate.
He also mentioned that the defendants had never denied or confirm whether or not French passports had been issued to them, asking that the court interpret the meaning of the failure to do so.
Court resumes at 9 am with Mendes continuing his response to the objections by the defendants to the petitions.
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I BELIEVE DOMINICANS A TO IDLE DATS Y DEY LOOK FOR EVERY LITTLE THING TO MAKE AN ISSUE
i SEE THE CIRCUS IS BACK IN TOWM HEADED BY DWP,
WELL JEALOUSY, DOES MAKE PEOPLE DO THINGS WE PAPA.
Politics! Figure this out. It depends on whose side you are on. Who is right and who is wrong?
Christians, here is what St. Paul who was inspired by the Holy Spirit said:
1 Corinthians 6:1:11 – “Lawsuits before Unbelievers – How can any one of you with a case against another dare to bring it to the unjust for judgment instead of to the holy ones? Do you not know that the holy ones will judge the world? If the world is to be judged by you, are you unqualified for the lowest law courts? Do you not know that we will judge angels? Then why not everyday matters? If, therefore, you have courts for everyday matters, do you seat as judges people of no standing in the church? I say to this to shame you. Can it be that there is not one among you wise enough to be able to settle a case between brothers? But rather brother goes to court against brother, and that before unbelievers?
Now indeed (then) it is, in any case, a failure on your part that you have lawsuits against one another. Why not rather put up with injustice? Why not rather let yourselves be cheated? Instead, you inflict injustice and cheat, and this to brothers. Do you not know that the unjust will not inherit the Kingdom of God? Do not be deceived, neither fornicators nor idolaters nor adulterers nor boy prostitutes nor practicing homosexuals nor thieves nor the greedy nor drunkards nor slanderers nor robbers will inherit the Kingdom of God. That is what some of you used to be (are;) but now you have yourselves washed, you were sanctified, you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and in the Spirit of our God.”
Are you?
This is the Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God! IT IS IN THE BIBLE!
There is more in that Chapter and in the rest of the Holy Bible.
all these people that comment and support the nonsense that’s going on, one day u all will be crawling on your knees looking for bread and skerritt will be in the french country with his fammily. u… all… are… so…. stupid….
1979;
Maybe for the first time, we differ.
A fruit falling from the tree will not grow when under the tree; but a child will not be well nurtuered if his parents dont look over him until he’s grown.
In peaceful societies there is always a place for the elders.
In serious communities, there is always a committee that looks over its youths; part of taking a village to grow the child is because the elders are usually playing their part.
We have elders now who are doctors, lawyers,
scientists etc. and we are sure their experience will help us avoid the pitfalls.
While we have a place for them, they too must know their place. We suspect that is the argument.
Remember the “ripening” process is for all of us.
Thank you
admin I don’t see anything wrong with this comment, do you??? Is my granny that raise me we..I have respect for the older people im just saying ……….
U see how when friut fall just under the tree how the seed never grow, or it growing abnormal. That’s how some older folks are. They don’t want sun to shine on their and other people children. They rather stiflle them to maintain their old ways and what they think is tradition. Their minds too slow to process the high pace of life today. mamie and daddy! Trust in the degree you mortgage your life to give your children. Forget party politics and instead support those who will enable them to harness the true value of the things they’ve learnt in order to earn that degree. Support those that will continue to stand behind them so you can have a chance of paying off that loan in your lifetime and enjoy some of the good life. INVEST..own a business, be of significant value to my family and my country. It is time to step aside old folks, let ethics prevail in our land like it exists in all great societies
Blackmoore for Prime Minister !!!
That section of Dominica’s history, regarding the historic case of dual citizenship of Skerritt and Petter St. Jean, will live an indelible stain. The elements of that case, from beginning to end, have to do with the dishonesty, lack of integrity, mistrust, disrespect for the Constitution and Laws of Dominica, disrespect for the Electoral Commission, disregard for the democratic process.
There is no defending that Skerritt and St. Jean were French Citizens on Nomination Day 2009. They knew they were French citizens at the time. Didn’t they hastily try to renounce their French citizenship? Why?
No denying that they possessed French passports. To have fought to prevent those passports from being shown in court is proof already of GUILT. Obama had no problem in showing the world his birth certificate to prove where he was born. If Skerritt and St. Jean were honest to themselves and the Dominican people they would have done the honourable thing long timen and expose their French passports for all of us to see if it is true or not.
Why don’t they want the passports in court as exhibits? Why they do not want Skerritt to take the stand to be cross-examined? What is wrong with the subpoena? What other technicalities will arise? Tell us something Mr. Skerritt. Be honest. Why should an entire nation go through such uncertainties and suspence, not knowing whether the Leader of such a beautiful country is legitimate or not and whether the parliament is legally constituted?
Justice for one should be justice for all. All should be equal before the Law. Rule of Law, not rule of the jungle. Wrong is wrong is wrong. Citizens should always obey the law. All true sayings. The outcome of that dual citizenship case will either uphold those noble principles or sink the country into mistrust and disebelief in our system of justice.
I have out to exorcise Dominica… Out! Out I say you demons of stupidity, get out you demons of stupidity! Out! Out! Get off I command you out!!! Allow me people to think you evil demons of stupidity.. Out I say. NOW!!!
Believe me, you dont want U.S. interference.
Regime? what you talking about? They were voted into office remember…Thats democracy!!! They can be voted out also you know
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@ the eye
I do think you need to examine your eye(s). What are you stating? Is it democracy to vote an elected majority government out? This would make no sense whatsoever.
Is How…hehehe
We are too busy for your nonsense! Solve your problem on your own. We have one of the best PM Dominica has ever seen, and an outstanding Minister of Education. Let it go!
Don’t bother reply me on this, I will likely not visit this site anytime soon again. Too busy like America.
@ Dominican Abroad
It is indeed nonsense and “Much ado about nothing” and “Making a mountain out of a molehill.” They have nothing else to do. “Satan finds some mischief for idle hands, minds and mouth to do.” This is what is playing out at this time. Consider the cost to Dominican taxpayers.
There are some people who do not appreciate others and the good that they have done and some are presently doing. One day they will recall the words and sadly so of a calypso by Mighty Sparrow: “…You never miss the water ’til the well run dry…”
No my child, we are too busy for that. Solve your own problem. Let it go!
i mean this will all close with skerrit still being the prime minister. lets assume he loses the case and has to stand down. he will choose someone to assume leadership in the meantime and do an election in the veille case constituency and get re-elected and then assume the position as prime minister again. Uwp has not achieved anything but waist time!!
How smart! That’s the outcome we expect anyway.
Who supposes a man who says these words ‘no law, no constitution can stop me’ let me see, people who hate themselves the rich, the lawless the criminal…., no respect for the law’s of the country that u want to govern, so that means no respect for the people who put you there, no one is above the constitution, not even the president, We are blinded by this man, well not me, but my fellow dominicans we are going down that China, Cuba, Chavez road, a better life for some while others have no idea where their next pay chaeck coming from, where hteir next meal coming from? will will be able to have the freedom to comment on sites like DNO, there’s a price for everything, the stone have already been thrown the ripple effects are slow showing it’s face, as a store close down in roseau see how takes over,
think of this, have a good day!
Dominica looking like a “cochoni” island to onlookers from the outside.
Awa,
talk about your mulattoes and help us overstand if you can.
The rule in this land seems to be truly democrazed according to “Lord knows”
in Waitikubuli when you’re wrong, you’re strong. You will get support from the rich and powerful…world order
I REALISE NO ONE IS WRONG OR RIGHT. YOU ARE EITHER RED OR BLUE. IN TIME OF LABOUR AND FREEDOM IT WAS NOT SO, WE WOULD ACCEPT OUR LOST AND MOVE ON………..STOP THIS POLITICAL WAR….WE ARE BREEDING HATERS…..SAVE DOMINICA
WE WILL ACCEPT OUR LOSS AND MOVE ON IF THE LOSS IS A FARE ONE.
EVIL WILL NOT GO AWAY BUT THOSE WHO FIGHT IT WILL NOT RELENT EITHER
It would appear to me that for once Senior Council Astephan has met his match with Senior Council Mendes, The sound logic of his submission to the learned judge is indeed sensible and lawful.
One has to bear in mind that facts need no laws to support them they are by the very nature of fact and truth and law inviolate
Reticence to disclose requested information to determine fact is therefore not sound and requesting them is abuse of court process in any way, rather it demonstrates to me that this attempt to have the matter dissmissed shows how weak the defence case is.
A lot of comments on past deeds IE corruption have nothing to do with this matter before the court, however what can be said is that appart from the entire Carribean watching this case so is the USA, China, Europe etc etc etc
Who is “watching” the case is IRRELEVANT and should not be allowed to sway or influence the process of reaching a verdict.
Well well well.after the 60’s,70’s,80’s ,90’s : someone,please tell me these were better days.what is the crime against the people.when EOLeBlanc left politics he said:mwen ka kite Domnik ba gwo boog Wozo.i am leaving Dominica for Roseau big boys.everytime DA start to move the mulatoes get angry.just hypocrites.the world is watching u fight each other.you let outside people undermine your progress with lies.remember the Jews were the ones who condemned Christ.after the crucifixion they were saying:truly he was the son of Jah.call wolf my people.up till the 70’s there were only 4 high schools in Dominica and they were all in Roseau,a town which has remained the same.i support no party,but progress.com
Eddison and Lennox and the wolf pack are not mulatoes…they are marigot neggas & Co.
(AWA) Another foolish Labourite…. wow.
The truth hurts.. what the hell is the current party doing for Dominica, please ask yourself that!!!!!!!
O.K so let’s just say the court rules in favor of UWP..If my maths is correct that would still leave 16 seats to Labour. What will Ronno and Co do go back to the courts nd try get the others out…And while they are taken up with the Dual Citizenshit…OMG Ship issue UWP have still not offered any alternative to the voters that will turn around their fortunes at the polls…This childish bickering and staying away from the house of Parliament calling it protest serves no-one not even the 3 blinds mice in the opposition…This will only make Labour come back stronger and maybe the Resurrection of Dominica Freedom Party forcing them(UWP) into extinction..Mark My Foolish Words..
Your words are indeed foolish.The alternative is honest government with capable ministers. The alternative is a government which plans and does thing in the interest of the country nad not that of a young incapable child and his handlers.
@Papa Dom: You miss my piont entirely…Show me where on the opposition Bench there is honesty..What I am saying is UWP wasting their energy and taxpayers money on a dual citizenship case and they UWP have not since election 2009 offered the electorate in Dominica a viable creditable alternative to DLP..Their best offering was to stay away from parliment say they protesting.. I agree with honest government.So ask yourself this is the UWP(present opposition party) been honest with the Electorate? They promised their supporters and indeed the country that they will work for the interest of the country. Yet the Honorable members of Her Majesty’s Opposition stay away from the house of Parliament….You may not call this dishonest but I do…Getting paid for a job that they are not doing…
very, very foolish words.
Hail Caesar – we who are about to die – we worship you!
@ Countrymen
Do you not know the words of Our Lord Jesus Christ? “Render unto Caesar the things that are Caesar’s and render unto God the things that are God.”
If you think that we are about to die, it is time to worship God and not Caesar. Do you know where the soul of Caesar is?
I have a hard time to accept that the PM was or is a french man, and still contesting general elections.
Senator Green has no credibility in this matter
@ J.J.John-Charles
Some of us feel the same way on this matter. We should at least try to change this Constitution pertaining to ex-patriots as we are referred to, not being able to be a PM or Political Leader because they hold a passport of another land. There are various reasons why some of us hold another passport. We migrated and are employed; for some,were employed.
It is our right and to our benefit that we hold a passport from the land where we migrated, paid taxes and lived for a number of years.
This does not mean that we disowned our land of birth. We should not be required to renounce this citizenship specifically if it was issued in a sovereign and democratic country. I view it as a form of discrimination and unfair against our very own, considering them outsiders and outcasts as if they do not belong.
It is for this reason I refer to this Clause or Chapter as a stupid Constitution which is in dire need of re-writing.
Dominican is in dire need of educated nationals and those who are experienced; for now anyway. Yet, this Court complaint was allowed to be lodged and continue to be challenged in the Court. We should consider it a waste of money and time. I do hope it is thrown out. Let us pray for that. May God assist and put a hand. Help Jesus help!
a set of Booboo….see them….lol….Skerrit is soooo gone…
u fools just cannot accept that the man win the money the opposition spending in court use it to help your country and educate those fools that backing all u
SKERRIT YOU HAVE LOST A LOT OF THE MORAL SUPPORT FROM THE REMAINING LABOUR PARTY SUPPORTERS.
IT IS NOW TIME TO HAND OVER THE REMAINS OF THE PARTY TO RAYBURN BLACKMORE.HE IS WISER, MARRIED AND WILL NOT GET RICH OVER NIGHT.
Of all people is Blackmore you want to take over
Are you nuts?
I notices that the UWP has taken over DNO…and when ever something is posted with the name Roosevelt Skerrit they all get orgasmic feelings and they all start using their hands and fingers….what a bunch of creepy people..UWP…where they get them?
Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Scares you does it..? That there are so many people in Dominica still not under the spell?
My Question is…Remove Roosevelt Skerrit and put who? Anyone please show me or tell me 1 qualified member of the opposition with at least 5 or 6 qualified colleagues who can really represent Dominica on an international level and change things for the better…If there are I am not seeing them in the opposition. All I see is a bunch of unprofessional, incompetent men on both sides that is..in other words as a guy said in a movie…”dogs chasing cars” if they caught it they wouldn’t know what to do with it.
I have asked myself that question time and time again.
Why don’t they put in an independent and forget the party stuff.
With all due respect.. Could u give me the qualifications for being a primeminister??? And tell me how many of those qualifications has skerrit met? Have u heard about the wikileaks cables? I mean if there is no one better than skerrit we really doomed!!!
@ hmmmmm
Start praying!
Julius Timothy or Charles Saverin
A few questions to Tony Astaphans: If Mr. Edison James had contested electons with dual citizenship would you ask the court to dismiss the matter? If Mr. Norris Prevost had openly told the Dominican people that no law, no constitution cannot prevent him from contesting election would you see him as a dictator? If Mr. Ron Green had french citizenship like Petter and the PM would that be a subject of your agenda on the animal programme? Tony you will argue on grounds of technicality and you will continue to mislead Skerrit, Petter and others in the labour party. I am convinced that both Skerrit and Petter are fully aware that they have violated the constituation but Tony you seem to provide them with hope that they will pull through. Hear me Tony, there is a court above that decides every matter so sorry for those who you mislead. Tony you will pay a hard, hard price; time will tell and time will show. Skerrit, Skerrit Skerrit, take a look at the leaders in the world who taught they were above the law; they all fell and so the writings are on the wall. The falling of Skerrit will mean the falling of many and please do not get me wrong for i am not merely talking about the decision of the court; i am speaking about God’s impending judgement for the corrupt and lawless practices that has become the norm in our time. Mendes, young and Letang may you deliver good arguments but do not get disappointed if some technicality prevails- it may just be preparation for divine judgement which will be much more impacting than the decision of the eastern caribbean court of appeal. God bless and deliver Dominica!
“If Mr. Ron Green had french citizenship like Petter and the PM would that be a subject of your agenda”.. He had American Citizen ship while serving as govt minister yet he was not taken to court. Are u saying that dual citizenship is ok once it is not French?
The constitution is clear, dual ciitizenship is not ok whether it be French or American. Acquaint yourself with the circumstances as it relates to Mr. Green’s american citizenship that he formerly held. Tony Astaphans knows the legal facts and knows very well that Mr. Green was not in violation of the constitution. Had he been the nature of Tony Astaphans would not allow it to go unchalllenged. I stand for national pride and not for a political party. Whats at stake is more that politics, it is about wrong and right. We need not to confuse the next generation as to the proper interpritation of our laws.Peace!
What the Grannies are doing there is not constitutional….
We don’t need to go at the court to support the pm we are home praying and praying hard
Surport the PM, for doing what!!! distroying Dominica????????????
Praying for him, or lighting your evil candles, you evil doers, time will tell, skerrit will brain wash you people the rest of the world is watching, sad so sad, the wolf is leading his prey astray, communist, communist, people pray for your nation, not you false God
People just don’t understand that politics is not the problem here. It doesn’t matter if your Blue, red, green purple… Just put the damn country first and get this mofo outa here!
Mendes further contended that the defense should not request that the subpenas be disallowed and the defendants not be compelled to testify durng objection, but that rather they ought t take the oath before invoking the right not to self-incriminate.
PM – all that to get you to talk to us??? If u had jus talk to us longtime that finish we, but you have to understand there is a wrong and right way to do everything especially building trust between you and your people.
well my people i am living oversees and i want to come home and i have my things i want to bring down and i thought it was duty free well well to my surprise, all i am hearing is tax tax tax and chines coming Dominica and do what they want tax free and me that is a woman of the soil cannot come home with my things without paying a big money and i can not open a business without paying the same price i buy the things i have to pay on the port the equivalent to it. that is pain in my heart and now i seeing Dominicans worshiping a man THAT IS NOT FROM DOMINICA AND IS MAKING THINGS HARDER FOR WE.TELL ME HOW CAN I COME HOME IN THAT MESS ONLY GOD KNOWS AND HE WILL DELIVER US HIS PEOPLE FROM THAT WICKED AND CRUEL LEADER SHIP. IS NOT FIXING ROAD THAT MAKES A GOOD LEADER IS THE CARING FOR YOUR PEOPLE AND THE DEVELOPMENT AND WELL BEING OF HIS.I PRAY THAT THINGS CHANGE AND HE GO BACK WERE HE COME FROM.JAH BLESS ALWAYS
YOU DAM LIE….SUCKER……..!!!!!!!!
social security is the other headache for Waitikubuli
clico
marpin
increase in subscription with no economy
Wii Bond Dieu
why do the world sees us as the most ignorant people on earth? What you all are saying, Skerrit is #1 and Dominica comes at what number? you all provoking something, that not nice.
What ever the out come of this case we the youth, your children we are the ones who will have to bend backwards to pick up the pieces and probably we might even be able to do that cause the concept of school has become who can finish the fastest…thank you patriots of our leader thank you for supporting our p.m.
While all you talking we working:
https://dominicanewsonline.com/news/all-news/economydevelopment/respite-center-for-portsmouth/
Yes, go ahead put thumbs down for an establishment for handicapped kids. But we looking ahead. We developing, little bit by little bit, one institution at time. Thanks PM!!!!
i was a french citizen in 1962. go ell that to the judge.
I think tony is not a real person. I think is draw they draw him. Cannot tell me case come to trial and he want to throw out case.
Jah
The fact remains the man is a brilliant attorney… we have to give due diligence to where is it due….
His job is to use every aspect, tricks, loop hole in the law to win the case for his client.That is his job, what is expected of him by his clients
So we should not try to belittle him for this reason.
Belittle my foot, what about the others people who are being belittle/belittled, what’s good for the goose is good for the gander
What tony need to know this labour party is not the party in the days of Wadie, Karam and the rest, this present admin is a bunch of young freedom , some received large sum of money from mamo,, land for peanuts in kingshill etc, DA is sinking into communism with it’s dictator
I WOULD JUST TAKE DOMINICA AND THROW IT IN THE GABAGE AND MAKE ONE OF THEM PARROW POOPOO ON IT WITH ALL THAT MAJIE DAT GOING ON…PEOPLE SUUPPOTING WHAT THE P.M. DOING ??BOY GARCON ALLU WICKED WE.BEST ALLU GO AND SLEEP TRUST ME
why don’t you throw yourself in the garbage instead
LMAO boy you guys make some real funny comments. tears coming out in my eyes
HOPE THAT WE CAN PUT THIS ISSUE TO REST AFTER THE COURT DECISION
Instead let us hope the court can give us the justice we deserve at least once!
where there is no justice there will be no peace, as for this one justice will not be serve this is sooooo sad
The truth hides under its own opposite,but there is no point in reavealing the truth to people until they are ready….i dont blame these cunning leaders ,i blame the people who are in support of what they do and how they are leading our beautiful country…The entire world doesnt only thrive on possibility they go out and grab it but not dominicans they sit under a table waiting to grab that 5 dollars to buy two mastif and a pound of brown sugar for the month…
dno the day is upplease give us an update….duhhh
UWP IS AT THE BRINK OF EXTINCT, THEY GRABBING AT THE LAST STRAW. IF THE RULLING GOES AGAINT THEM THEN WHAT NEXT..?
I THINK UWP SHOULD SPEND MORE TIME TELLING THEDOMINICA PPL WHAT PLANS THEY HAVE TO DEVELOPE THE COUNTRY. OK LETS SUPPOSE THAT THEY WIN NEXT ELECTION, THATS THE TIME THEY ARE GOING TO PLAN WHAT TO DO. TIME WILL RUN OUT ON THEM AGAIN AND THEY WILL LOOSE AGAIN.
“GARCON, SEY BOUG SALA SA SOT WE” MA JEN VWEH SA EN LAVIE MWEN!
UWP AT THE BRINK OF EXTINCTION???HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH… FYI THE ONLY OPPOSITION DOMINICA HAS RIGHT NOW IS MAT IN THE MORNING, LENOXX AND A PADNER FROM EGLISTON CALLED POOMSON…
we dominicans are druning in supporting wrong doing, but never forget the problems and debts which these criminals, in sheep clothing though they are being masked daily.not even you ,and our children will be able to repay.
They are telling you everyday what should be done so what else you are looking for. By the way this is not even UWP’s responsibility to tell the Government of the day how to go about doing things. Please get hold of a dictionary and find the meaning of “opposition”. what are you doing with UWP plans right now when you voted a Government in to run your affairs. You are now disgruntled with the Government’s performance and want to hold UWP responsible because they are not bringing out their plans?Did the UWP advice the Government how to be corrupt,steal and lie? and that is where they are strong.
I think tony astafan is not a real person. I think is draw they draw him. Cannot tell me case come to trial and he want to throw out case.
LMAO. thanks for that good laugh
The labour Party or rather Skerrit’s Labour party is really losing support in droves….You mean that’s the number of labourites there…I AM SHOCKED….EVERY ROPE REALLY HAS AN END…
hello mind u…i just turn 18 and as soon as election come LABOUR i voting! we NOT coming out. UWP toh mayshastay!!!!!!!!!!!!
you dont expect majority of the population to have been outside the Courtroom. i for one was at work and could not leave to go no matter how much i wanted to go!! God was on his side
i know this is the strategy tony was coming with. did’nt the other side lawyers see that? i hope that the pm is put to the stand but i am not to sure this can happen. some pls inform me
This is the reason he has a lawyer. In such a case he cannot be compelled to to stand. The prosecution has made the allegations, the burden is on them to bring the proof. Sadly as always, they speak before having their evidence, so if the allegations were true, because they tried to have a “public court” it has allowed Skerrit’s time to know all the details and so prepare to defend it.
i must commend this DNO writer. this report was well put together. guess this writer has some degree in journalism.
pm love you to the max all the time from salisbury
We love our PM!!!!
THIS JEBULATION CLEARLY SHOWS THAT SOME OF OUR CITIZENS EITHER NOT CARE OR DO NOT KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT THE RULE OF LAW AND AS SUCH ARE NOT EVEN AWARE THAT THE CONSTITUTION IS THE HIGEST LAW OF ANY LAND.
FROM WHAT I HAVE SEEN IT IS REALLY SAD AND THIS COLT CULTURE AROUND SKERRIT IS SCARY.DLP IS SEEING IT’S LAST DAYS IN OFFICE, BECAUSE THE IDEALS OF ROSSIE AND PEIRRO HAVE BEEN ABANDONED.
this people are so ignorant of what is really the issue. poor dominicans.
They are saying the don’t care if has dual citizenship or not. They would like to see him as their PM. end of story
The “jebulation”?????……..this “colt” culture???……LMAO….you seem to be re-writing the Emglish language my brother!!
How many anonymous(s) in the house?
Seems to be staggering from side to side.
wildly wisely weird
yeah I observed myself. the second anonymous should change the name.
you hijack the guy’s name
we are legion
@Indeedfree
That is the reason, I, myself, do not read any of those comments with the name Anonymous–so I have no idea whether they are good or bad. A person who hides behind that name is irrelevant to me.
I am suggesting that we all do the same thing, by not giving neither thumbs up or thumbs downn so people will know, that if they are not showing some kind of face for themselves, no one is looking at them.
However I will continue to accept positive feedings from those of you who feed me, through your common identity.
About that situation here, I do not have anything to say, but can only hope that the outcome is the plan of our God, for the benifit of our people and our Dominica.
GOOD OBSERVATION
poor you. You believe everyone has to be bought. that just to show what kind os person you are.
S – I second that motion.
ha ha Hector John wasnt in court in stayed on facebook and stayed to put negative comment on DNO. Hector we all no is you. Same format, same statement. we can all read.
ha ha ha ha
lmao!!! so on fb hector operating then???
Does not Ron Green have a Canadian Citizenship?
IF HE DOES… CANADA IS A COMMONWEALTH COUNTRY HENCE HE IS LEGAL
DO A BIT OF READING WILL YOU?
True??? Well same applys to Ron if he is guilty of the same, woe be on to him if this be found to be true. Same standards apply. Now is the time of reckoning.
Ron does not fall in this category anyway
C. Bruce… if RON is a Canadian Citizen He can run for election and seat in parliament and become a PM. Commonwealth Citizens are exempted from the section of the constitution on dual citizenship. Get up to speed on your constitution , READ, READ and READ Some more.. but most importantly understand what you read..
1979, WHICH I THINK IS A FALSE 1979, ARE U A @%$#& IDIOT?
THE MAN IS LEGAL, IF IT IS A COMMONWEALTH PASSPORT… IDIOT!!!!!!
c.bruce, me and you have been getting along swimmingly, but let me make you understand one thing….I am not a partisan, i am a Dominican, and if mr. green is wrong he is wrong if he is right the he is right, blue ,red or green. i don’t have the facts about mr. greens situation but let me make clear to you that i would not hold up any form of wrong based on party. if i am what you say i am for this belief then so be it….i wonder if that is the REAL c.bruce
My dear the law state that a person shall be qualify to be elcted if he – is by virtue of his own act, under any acknowledgement of allegiance, obdedience or adherence to a foreign power or state.
Canada is a foreign state.
WHERE “DOES” YOU GET YOUR FACTS FROM
If he has one and you know that take him to court…Dont waste you time on this medium typing…
All people talking about is corruption, corruption, corruption when talking about Skerrit.
But here is what a Wikileaks cable said about the UWP in reaction to the 2009 elections, “The claims of corruption failed to resonate with the public, possibly in part because the UWP had its own serious corruption issues when it was last in power. The opposition leader and deputy leader lost both of their races, with only ex-PM Edison James, who had himself been run out of office because of corruption…..” lol lol
I didn’t acccept the accuracy of Wikileaks, just pointing out the same Wikileaks all you using to point others fault, all you conveniently skipping when it exposes all you faults. lol lol
Wikileaks can point out the exact corruption of Skerrit but not one of Eddison
OH! SO WIKIOLEAKS TELLING THE TRUTH THEN?
THE PM IS SYCOPHANT (BB FLY)AFTER CHAVEZ AND GONZALES..OH OH… AND HE IS OUT OF HIS LEAGUE WITH THE REST OF THE REAL MEN IN THE OECS?
we all know we gave to investigate and he came back and said it was a poliical strategy. but the god of corruption, where is he now SKERRIT LABAR PARTY MAKING UWP LOOK LIKE GANDI
I hope our cultural artists like playwrights and calypsonians are taking notes of this 21st soap opera
That is not ‘a large crowd’. Unless you counting the security and the media ;)
Everybody is at work created by the government. What you expect? Sot.
Work creates by who? thank you for the laugh.
NOPE!
IT WILL TAKE TWO DAYS FOR THE LINE AT THE RED CLINIC TO FINISH, SO THEY STARTING ON MONDAY. THATS WHERE THEY ARE!
Dey fraid for truble wid uwp. Bes to watch on tv or DNO or lisen radio
Dominicans be still. The FBI and CIA will work in their own interest which will surely benefit us. And if that fails there is the mighty takeouter. Pierro said he was in for the long haul and Roosie he helped everyone and he died of a very big heart.
LET PIERRO AND ROSSIE REST IN PEACE GO
ON WITH YOUR LIFE.
hello mind me! Grandbay i from doe call pierro name in ur comess! EVEH AI SOUKWAY SAC OU LAHW VAN CHEHBONW SOUPLAY.
Mr. priminister if you no u are not a french citizen then y are u wasting the court timr, ur time, just come straight and show the world dat u dont have and let the country run, guilty as hell, courupt 2 d bone
good job pm skerritt and tony. My PM must and bound to triumph over the law and constitution of Dominica. Up with my pm and down with the rule of law including constitution.
i could tell you are joking
What word describes your statement and by extension you..?. Brainless
Bon Dieu, I am soo embarassed to be a Dominican, I cannot believe i live in a society with people like you. You need to be on Morne aux diabe not in civilization.
I SUSPECT SACARSM
show me one college graduate in that crowd, a bunch of old ladies and devotees that cannot differentiate sense from nonsense…talk to allu grandmothers Dominicans..
you can see those old people there are the kinds that will sowtiweh their children when they steal and do wrong… as long as they getting a taste of the goodtime….
A BUNCH OF SOUCOYAH,
Loving that comment! True talk!!
Truth to power 1979
If they are soucouyans then you are upcoming lougawoos, A tree bears fruit after its kind.
1979 all you ppl really sick!!!!!!
The reason the crowd is small is because all of us is at work!!!
This government has successfully created employment for the majority of persons who wants to work!!!
After the case we will have the largest convention ever, all you begging to see the strength of LABOUR not true, i only hope all you will be able to handle it!!!!
THIS IS LAUGHABLE!! “where all of us at work there”? On the West Coast Road Project, The ASPHALT PLANT IN LAYOU, THE MANY CHINESE STORES ON ISLAND or from the SMALL BUSINESS UNIT FUNDS TO ASSIST SMALL BUSINESS THAT ONE ROSEAU BUSINESS MAN GOT 1/2 A MILLION? I am just asking!
Hahahahahha boy labourites are soo different from the rest of society. These people are not leaving a little stupidity for the rest of civilization who may want a little now and then.. The feeding on stupidity. They sucking all the stupidity they can find.
you too insultive you will never get old.Respect the older folks is an old woman who made you fool.
U see how when friut fall just under the tree how the seed never grow, or it growing abnormal. That’s how some older folks are. They don’t want sun to shine on their and other people children. They rather stiflle them to maintain their old ways and what they think is tradition. Their minds too slow to process the high pace of life today. mamie and daddy! Trust in the degree you mortgage your life to give your children. Forget party politics and instead support those who will enable them to harness the true value of the things they’ve learnt in order to earn that degree. Support those that will continue to stand behind them so you can have a chance of paying off that loan in your lifetime and enjoy some of the good life. INVEST..own a business, be of significant value to my family and my country. It is time to step aside old folks, let ethics prevail in our land like it exists in all great societies
This is not disrespect, it is appointed unto man once to live and then die, what i am saying is that i was expecting to see more youth power
The college graduates are either working, on a scholarship abroad and or being productive, thanks to this government.
Now go and be productive to your country instead of posting so much crap on DNO. I think you have more posting on this site than anybody else. I going to count.
They should be right here at the university in Layou
does the government support the same college graduates in creating their own businesses when they come back home??? tell me the number of people who are working outside of their field of study, who are underemployed because the political state prefers people they can manipulate in positions of authority rather than those who are QUALIFIED for that position? show me the number of university graduates who have their own businesses and are creating employment opportunities for other dominicans like them.
AMEN TO THAT 79
AMEN TO THAT
I HOPE YOU’LL STAY YOUR ALL YOUR LIFE BE-
CAREFUL OF WHAT WE SAY.
waiting to hear and see that’s all.lord help my country and it’s people.
man dominicans must be the most foolish set of pepole on this planet…i dont blame astphans and his click.keep on fooling dem skerrit giv dem plywood and buy all the block for yourself boy
Love this comment!! Strangely, we seem to be voting against our own best interest when we exercise the vote. Check it out!
the need to carry dem to bathe in the river Mouth.
Are you a Dominican? Because your statement place you in the same bracket too “most foolish set of people on this planet”.
Dominicans need to be whipped with mahau pima and then given a bath with bois den leaves to remove the spell over them.
HAHAHAHAHAHA
GOOD ONE GUARDA
… AND LET THEM ROLE IN FLOUR MIX WITH ASHES TO DRY OFF
THAT MUST WORK
“no weapons formed against us shall prosper”
IS ONLY WRONG DOING THAT WILL PROSPER, BUT FOR A TIME ONLY!
Amen
All U jealous the PM….
Jealous of what, man take a look at the guy’s eyes, all one can see is a flame of fire (Devil eyes give me a break, just a matter of time, and time will tell on you fools
What rubbish, i tired hear that foolishness all u jealous the pm utter rubbish
Let the wheels of justice turn…
Of course Skerrit smiling, saying to himself that no matter what lennox and matt say once he give them a lil money they will close thier eyes to all his corrupt ways….
Because of high level curruption that exists in Dominica today especially in the Judicial System, I can foresee a result that could very well be interpreted as this: Skerrit the winner but Dominica hast lost since Skerrit has curruptly purchased most of our men and women who were at one time people of high repute, he has bought the police force, the church, the media, and yes, the constitution of Dominica. Al of the persons and offices are so badly sold to Skerrit that regardless of the outcome Dominica has lost real bad because these people and offices are lost beyond the point of return.
my sentiments exactly
he is real strong you know is that’s the case.
It is pitiful but I also feel this way. the result will be interpreted as down with the rule of law in particular the constitution and up with lord skerritt
NO ‘LITTLEBOY’. I HAVE RECEIVED GOOD NEWS FROM ABOVE!
GOD WILL NOT BE MOCKED
AND GOD HEARS THE PRAYERS OF THE JUST
Tony definitely has problems . Imagine he now asks the court to throw out the case. He is the only truthful and intelligent legal mind on island. If he figures Roosevelt was embarrased because he was subpoenad he should have advised him not to turn up. Tony every dog has its day. When you finish with Skerrit let us know, because you have treaded the same course with the other labour PM’s Have fun Tony.
Get the emotion out of your comment if you want to be taken seriously.
This is the real world we’re living in. The culture of our juris prudence that we practice and adhere to compels the sort of court battle at play in this case.
Like it or not, appreciate the man’s talents and skills as a trial lawyer. It’s what he is suppose to do; what he went to school for; what he’s learned in all the years of practice; what his clients expects of him. And this is significant.
Get a grip. Any lawyer would be incompetent, to say the least, if he did not do all that is legally permitted in defense of his clients. It is his solemn oath as a member of the court – the same court we look to for a redress of wrongs done to us.
Not in Canada eh
The problem with Tony Astaphans is not the fact hat he is an Atty doing all he can to help his own client, the real problem is that when there are not political issues, he is on the radio being a political apologist for the labor party. Maybe it would be nice if he only commented on matters of legal issues, then people would take him more seriously.
WEY WEY WEY ACCORDING TO COPEL,GOD HATE MEN TO TAKE HIS GLORY,JUST LOOK AT THEM WICKED DOMINICAN TREATING SKERRIT LIKE A god . JESUS CHRIST IS A JEALOUS GOD DOMINICANS.
Coipel doesn’t know if he man or woman.two way switch
OH !! SO IS YOU THAT EAT HIS MONEY HA-HA WHY YOU KNOW SO MUCH
Seems like the crowd get smaller from last time, where all the young people, i not seeing tony Something happening man!
they are at work.
them are seating by the roadside in Grandbay, watching the tide roll away
THEY ARE AT WORK LOOKING FOR WORK
Lol, I dare you to leave bvi and come dominica and get work. The same work you claiming the young people doing. And your *** will be running back to bvi. You want dominica to stay so, so you can come dominica for two weeks and act like you better than those back home because you have expensive clothes and money that you probably wouldnt have being back home..
Selfish dumnicans
who at work…when was the last time you were in Dominica…. cant be recently if you say the young people at work….. so much work in the country you run to bvi?
And the circus, with Astaphan as the ring leader, goes on.
You funny. Lets all laugh. What else is a lawyer supposed to do in defense of his client?
So, on the one hand, we decry the increasing levels of incompetency in Dominica – square pegs in round holes are plentiful. Yet, when a man trained in his field dare to represent as they say, we find fault.
The problem with us in Dominica is we do not know what we want. So we accept anything as high quality.
I can find many faults with all things Dominican. But I will not. Instead I applaud those – like Tony Astaphan, who take his job seriously. Too seriously some might say.
It was the great Matin Luther King Jr. who said, paraphrasing, if you’re going to be a drain cleaner, be the best drain cleaner you can be.
Those of us who detest and accuse Mr. Astaphan as grandstanding, go read Shakespear’s “Merchant of Venice.”
I rest my case. Pun intended.
You are in Canada not Dominica, fool who
Well i counted 9 body guards and I recognise Boffund, aged but going strong, in a white t-shirt towards the upper right hand corner of the picture.
If I were Skerrit I would be worried if that is all the Dominicans that turned up to support me.
The writting is on the Wall my man.
HON. Roosevelt skerrit is the right man for p.m.A wise man hear and increase learning and a man of understanding will attain counsel.He give the french passport up so u w p let move on.To know wisdom and instruction, to preceive the words of understanding, to receive the instruction of wisdom, justice, judgment, and equity; Blessed is he who considers the poor ;the lord will deliver him in the time of trouble.
That is what have UWP so upset u know, cus no matter who they have as PM he can never get the love and support from the public like that. Lets just say for argument sake they find the PM and Mr St. Jean guilty, whats going to happen is a bi election be called anyway and they will still WIN…
There is no respect for the constitution by the PM and his followers. This case will prove the integrity of our justice system. Where as the petitions are valid. I am skeptical about the court system. It appears that across the caribbean there is widespreaad political corruption and some judges and lawyers are tangled up in it. We don’t need the court to tell us Mr. skerrit and St. Jean are guilty. We know that and it is time to put a stop to it. The question is do we have the courage to demand his resignation? This whole thing makes me sick to the stomach. What a shame Dominicans. wake up.
Skerrit can have triple citizenship we dont care ! Is HE WE WANT !!!. Who allu want to put to run the country?Allu never see Monkey hold passport.Free up the man.Politicans on a whole corrupt.At least he developing the country.Some people critisizing all the things he does and sayin he must go.If he does “which is almost hard to say” is the other party that will enjoy the Goodness…typical ex.state house…peter didnt even know he had dual citizenship…he was frightend when they catch him
since then everytime u watch peter he looks frightened..we love u peter dont u worry..just continue praying .. 
Ask n it shall be given to u: Dominicans
Seek N u Shall find: Lennox and Matt
Knock and D door Shall be open Unto U: God to the Courts.
I Am Praying Really Hard Forward we Go.
I thought the whole of DA would have gathered to greet and support them when they arrived at court but it doesn’t seem to be.
The crowd speaks volumes of their dwindling
popularity of governance.
keep on dreaming!!!!!
@ thinker.u should change ur name to hole.irrespective of who you support isnt today a working day? just putting some sense into ur head.
this is not a forum to call people azzhole ok mention. let us be more mature man after all.
I expected to see more UWP like blessings and Angelo roasted brains.I saw Dave Bruney he silent like hell
every body in that picture woking,sad to say only on wednesdays their uniform is red.how can a country be productive?better mus come.oh i mus say them ppl work station is six flo in the f center.
well the government prefer to give a man a fish instead of teaching a man how to fish.why bulid a plywood house for me instead of giving me a job to have a salary and build my own house; when the plywood starts to rotten how will i fix it, how will i pay the light bill if i am unemployed? common sense. you see the amount of fruits that are rottening by the roadside and now i see dominica importing cocnut milk in liquid and powder form; why the chines do not build a processing plant here? they coming and take the whole of kig goerge v street to put stores.
The Good Lord is watching from where he is, he will do what is best because he knows who is speaking and doing the truth, and he knows who is not. We cannot fool God at all.
Yes, I suppose the Holocaust was the best thing for the good lord to do as well, eh? Or to sit back and let happen? Wonderful lesson to the rest of the world.
Come on, “Free Thinker.” Live up to your username.
Skerro should pull off an MJ. Get on top of an SUV and dance!
SO ACCORDING TO ASTAPHAN THE TWO MEN ARE FRENCH CITIZENS .THEY CONTESTED THE ELECTION WHICH IS AGAINST THE CONSTITUTION.SO WHY ARE WE HERE TODAY
aa, buffong in the welcoming committee too man?
there is no smoke without fire.
Mr. PM I know how prayful you are. Keep on praying and we the supporters will do the same. Don’t give in to those who do not like you. You will be triumphant….I’m sure.
God be with you.
ANOMYMOUS!
DON’T YOU MEAN ‘PREYING’?
Preying sounds more like it!
I wonder who he praying to?
I know he is preying on all them blind Dominicans.
Time will tell.
Prayerful my behind, mixing God will evil sir will surely come back to hunt you, God is not mock
From secret memo released by WIKILEAKS…the UWP will have a tough time replacing the Right Hon Roosevelt Skerrit
Agree, but what pisses me off is the assumption that everyone who does not like the present regime must automatically be a UWP supporter. You mean Dominica ceases to exist without Mr. Skerrit or Mr. James??
GOOD POINT
we will hear what happens at two oclock let the dlp supporters rejoice first and the uwp supporters will rejoice later cause later will be greater the longest road have a bend the longest rope have an end jah will wash away all the tears we will servive
What assness is that nuh? Dominicans doh have work to do? I sure some of them there doh cook yet, their light bill unpaid of pay as you go on 2 dollars, children go school with cool aid and dry bread, and they there waving in hot sun. The man bread butter on both sides, he living in luxury at the expense of poor people and allu still braving the sun to come and make margee in Roseau? See the lady with her hands on her head…gwaye that there like that. Allu sort sort sort!!
man i would shake your big toe.
STUPID THEY SORT
NOITCE UWP PEOPLE ARE BUSY WORKING
THE BEGGARITES ARE THERE PRAISING THEIR FALLEN LORD
He do have to, bootoo he has and his foot full of bobo. He going by Skerrit next week for financial aid.
you do right my friend
When Lennox was on the Bayfront last night wasn’t it assness? At least his bread butter, he can pay his legal bills, but the the opposition and Lennox pay theirs? Hell no! they go begging idiots like you for money.
LENNOX BILLS WILL BE PAID MAN DOH WORRY, BUT YOU AND YOUR WHOLE FAMILY WILL PAY IT WHEN THE TIME COMES.
Where you see lady wid han on hed? Case you trying to make?
She is wearing a red t-shirt standing in front the woman wearing a white t-shirt
Yes who are does people? The same people who crying and depending on others.
All you not there supporting the Prime Minister and all you still gwayeing, but I sure if he remains in office for another ten to fifteen years we the supporters and all you to will gwaye less
I need more facts before I express my vitriolic against the UWP. I was in Dominica under their reign. Boy, what a terrifying time that was. How soon some of us forget.
well u should be there now you probably left cause u feeling shame sacway sot
stay outside and let the people in the kitchen that feeling de heat talk…
Now you know that is a lie…. Be honest with yourself. It is one thing not to support a party but it is another to just lie.
I’m inside DA….according to bible,”Thou fool”.
mi boi you lying.if uwp’s reign was so bad it was short.if labour’s is so good why you still outside of da,huh? it’s who in the kitchen that feels the heat so shut your big hairy
did you apply for refugee status in Canada, another big lie
Indeed! How soon we forget? Is good heart we have.
Every effort made by them fellas to mess you up only makes you stronger. we got your back PM.
but that statement makes little or no sence at all,no errort is being made to mess up the man the man has been doing wrong to the countrys reputation.the devil is extremely powerfully be mindfull aright.better mus come.
WHO WROTE THAT SKERRIT?
stupes!
stupes stupes!
MORE STUUPES,,
dominicans stop being some jackass work with your PM and build your country for the well being of your children tommorrow u a##hole need an education i have been reading your comments and pure rubbish nothing sensible the PM is a dominican and no one can take that from him am fedup of this opposition
get a life and move on