Leader of the United Workers party, Lennox Linton, will be capable of delivering 5,000 new jobs in Dominica within three years of a UWP victory at the polls.
Linton, who was addressing a UWP Jobs and Economic Growth Forum on Thursday morning, stated that it is his party’s vision to take Dominica to a place where it can claim the glory that is implicit in the country’s national anthem and its full development potential.
“We fully intend to deliver a wide range of goods and services that anticipate the global needs in Markets and exceed those needs,” he said. “We will walk a mile in the shoes of our citizens here in Dominica and around the world. Together we will develop and grow a model green economy that rewards enterprise, put our people to work for decent wages, gives a fair chance to all and secures our place in the global trade of goods and services,” he said.
According to him, the party intends to embark on a comprehensive air and sea access initiative to include the development of an international airport, the modernization of sea ports, a Dominican-based airline and a high speed ferry service.
“Together we will create a new economy,” Linton stated. “A new economy where the growth in the total value of goods and services will be in the region of 6-7 percent per annum, a far cry from the 1 percent and the -2 percent that we have been seeing in recent years.”
The party leader said the the driver for the “new economy” will include agriculture among others. “Tourism is one of the growth drivers, we will focus on light manufacturing, we will focus on information, communication, technology services, focus on financial services, focus on drivers like the construction industry and we will be tightly engaged with the business of renewable energy,” he stated.
He said that the party will also be looking at the sports, water, and cultural industries.
“With the new focus, with a better understanding of the engines of growth of the economy, with the willingness to engage with the stakeholders with our own skills and competencies, within the UWP we believe that the growth drivers of this economy that we will energize are capable of delivering 5,000 new jobs in the first three years of the UWP administration and the strategic planning in that regard will be clear,” he said.
well they need to start by creating atleast a 100 in marigot and I will believe them
I want to give one million jobs but I do not know how…you see anybody can say anything at anytime..welcome to life!!!!
I am impressed with Mr Linton’s communications skills.
But some of these ideas have been around for decades.
What in his character gives me hope that he can achieve our Dream of an International Airport, etc. . . Not much!
How is he involved in his constituency or community?
Why hasn’t he (and most of the other great minds on display at the forum) been able to play a part in employing less creative and fortunate Dominicans?
Maybe its time that we truly live the saying that “Dominica is ours to build”
Is Brother O asleep?
Anyone who listened to the symposium would not be making these stupid comments about how the UWP intends to go about creating the jobs.
That was outlined clearly!
All you Dominicans just too damn hypocrite and bad mind. Now that the UWP is taking a positive step towards discussion on job creation it suits your agenda to dismiss their ideas and yes, plans, because of your partisan views.
These comments tell me that you people are not interested in national development but rather in petty party politics that will take Dominica nowhere.
So don’t pretend that you care about growth when what you really care about is your party staying in power. Wicked hypocrites!
could not have said it any better….ALL THEY CONCERN ABOUT IS THEIR PARTY STAYING IN POWER!
Wait a minute, that growth rate (6-7%) needs more explaining. Details please and before the election is called.No “pie in the sky” please.
Once upon a time……………………and they lived happily ever after.
My fellow Dominicans it seems alot of you dont understand what went on thursday, the uwp is showing us plans that were there before plus plans they also have to create 5000 Jobs. now for those who say that only trinidad can produce such numbers, do a poll as to the amount on unemployed ppl verse the amount working. verse the amount of people in the country, we are at about 55 to 60 thousand people on island. guys we are more than what is needed to produce more than 5000 jobs, i know it hurts that to see the truth. back in 1995 to 2000 we were climbing in jobs our numbers increased now in 2013 at such a moden age were are at the bottom, jobs closeing down one by one look at lime, and theres more to come, the Pm promised so may jobs look two months pass and yet nothing, but doh frade for those who support DLP when UWP takes office we will give u guys jobs to, we are not one sided. change is a must.
Thanks at least someone/a few people are thinking of Dominica and her future, because in an economy like ours the p.m choose to raise their pension, GREED is a bad thing LOVER OF VANITY is a bad thing WHEN POWER TAKES OVER it’s a bad thing, Mr. p.m i am calling for you to rethink a lot of your damaging decisions it’s not only about you and your few men you have an island to think about.
I am impressed with Mr Linton’s communications skills.
But some of these ideas have been around for decades.
What in his character gives me hope that he can achieve our Dreams . . . Not much!
How is he involved in his constituency or community?
Why hasn’t he (and most of the other great minds on display at the forum) been able to play a part in employing less creative and fortunate Dominicans?
Maybe its time that we truly live the saying that “Dominica is ours to build”
You are entitled to your views. Just that I reject them with a lot of contempt, since some are purposely disingenuous. Firstly I find Linton is an excellent communicator, he has presente4d himself to the people of Dominica and this is enough evidence to me that he is extremely interested in his country,given his track record of honesty. He kept corrupt greedies in government in check and this to me is tremendous. He caused the return of over $500 000.00 to our treasury, and that to me is phenomenal.Will you ever contribute this amount? I can’t since I only earn a pittance for a month of hard work. The people of his constituency has called upon him to represent them, this is extraordinarily good. He is exposing malfeasance and in-your-face corruption in public office, and this is welcoming and comforting to me.
DOMINICA IS YEARNING FOR MORE MEN/WOMEN OF HIS STATURE.
I LOVE HIM!HE TRUELY LIVES THE SAYING. HE IS A CLASSIC CASE OF A PATRIOTIC MAN!
WORKERSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS
Well said
Great post!! I wish there were a thumbs-up emoticon here.
Boy UWP really run things. See the amount of comments in a little space of time.
I noticed that too and can’t escape the feeling that this a concerted effort by the powers that be to denigrate, attack and belittle any positive messages coming from the opposite side of the house.
It is too co-incidental with many “handles” that don’t usually appear in the commentary section. The reporting and presentation of actual data always unnerves politicians, particularly those, who thrive on emotional statements, presented as facts. The Govt. better be careful this will not backfire when the next scandal will be revealed.
Just don’t get too disappointed when you all lose the election. And please accept the elections result and move on.
@Grand Bay Girl, Ignorance has forfeited any rights to respect, and therefore lacks the basic criteria necessary to be accorded respect, far less demand respect. Speak from an informed position, then one can expect respect, but behaving like a functional illiterate is not sufficient to expect respect. Although the Deserata proclaims that even the dull and the ignorant have their story. I could never respect ignorance.
There is no caribbean Island maybe apart from Trinidad & Tobago that can produce 5000 Jobs in the next three (3) years and that is a fact!!!!
If it could have being done there would not have being an economic melting down in the Eastern Caribbean at this time.
The financial institution in Dominica will not be able to finance these so call capital project Mr.Linton is talking about. Therefore there will be a need for massive foreign Investments.
These foreign Investors will have to deal with world financial Institutions which at this time is not incline to entertain small Island countries economies with low interest rate and very small population.
Agriculture can not be the bread winner of any of these caribbean states due to the high cost of production,labour and geographic photography (land mass).
He talk about manufacturing, where is the machinery and raw materials coming from? What are the items that we will be manufactured? What are the markets available at this time? Can we produce products at a lower cost than Latin American or Asia at this time?
Ladies and gentlemen I can go on and on… But unless Mr.Linton does not give more details of his economic plan this is just a vote winning statement!!
I know many of you may want him to win the next elections but you must not drink the wine without first tasting and smelling it.!!!
He has all the right to say what he wants, when he wants,but he is duty bound to explain to the voters where is he getting the capital and investors from???
I am not for UWP OR DLP but both Party must tell the people how are they going to finance major capital programs.
I think people of Dominica must take time off to read international news so as to make the best decision before a ballot is cast.
Barbados which has a larger economy than Dominica had to cut back on it education program for its nationals at UWI in term of financial assist.
St.Lucia has recorded a higher rate of tourist arrival more than Barbados yet this cannot get them out of their financial mess as the largest economy in the OECS.
With all that said, Mr.Linton and his team must now show the people of Dominica a road map and a blue print to these FIVE THOUSAND (5000) news jobs.
You didnt listen yesterday right? If you did you would have seen the roadmap.
@ DA HATER FOR LIFE You are so myopic and stupid, stuck in your Skerrit slavish mentality, I wonder if you even listened to the forum.
You and your filth does not worth being on forward looking Dominican people computer screen.
Personally I am excited about the forum, and it gives a lot of hope, especially to the young and unemployed who have been largely rejected and neglected by arrogant, lazy and incompetent Skerrit.
GOOD MOVE GUYS!
There is no caribbean Island maybe apart from Trinidad & Tobago that can produce 5000 Jobs in the next three (3) years and that is a fact!!!!
Are you serious? I guess you are God almighty and you know it all.
what does that have to do with Dominica being able to move forward..is ppl like u that ust accept things bad and cant get beter that have the place moving so staggered and slow ..u all have no faith in Dominica’s potential ..why can’t we wor hard and acheive what we want despite whats going on in the world?
where is ur current prime ministers Road plan..RED clinic man..eep handing out money that is wasted and not making more money for the country..Great Economics
You should have gone to the forum to ask all your questions. Who are you now asking! Stop hiding behind your computer screens! Show ur gaces..you loud mouth silent speakers!!
You speak without any facts or reason. Case in point; You claim St. Lucia as the largest economy in the OECS. That’s a fallacy. In reality the largest OECS economy remains Antigua.(source ECCB, World Bank)
Please go inform yourself before coming down here and flaunting your ignorance so shamelessly.
excuse me for a stupid question but how exactly 5.000 jobs will be created? something really serious should change in the business environment to create such amount of job on this island…what green economy model creates 5.000…you see to create such amount of job you need to attract some international business to Dominica but how exactly are you going to do? What you have to offer to international business? Any tax free environment? Maybe free economic citizenship to every business starting operations on the island? Without serious explanation its all sound like POPULISM and Pre-election BS
You should have attend the forum, he identified exactly how in his PowerPoint presentation
did you listen to the symposium or you just read this article, because to make a stupid statement like that it means that you didn’t listen to the ideas for job creation that they were giving
I am hoping the level of ignorance displayed here is not a reflection of the populace? If it is ,that is very worry some.
Linton can now talk of international airport, ferry and other stuff all because the present Prime Minister is taking care of Dominicas roads, bridges, schools and hospitals. Since all this significant projects will be taken care of Linton believes that this is the perfect opportunity to talk about the possibility of building an international airport. Is he accepting that the ruling government is actually doing a fantastic job
Taking care of the elderly by employing people to take care of them, paying school fees, giving people who are hundred years and over free gas, building houses for the less fortunate etc. Etc. Etc.
Empty political promises. You don’t have to be in government to establish a Dominican airline, you don’t have to be in government to invest in agriculture, you don’t have to be in government to establish a ferry service, you don’t have to be in government to create employment and you certainly don’t have to be in government to export water, Athie we still waiting. Most of the initiatives mentioned with the exception of port improvement and the international airport are intiatives that have to be undertaken by the private sector. So my question is,Why can’t all these brilliant minds with all thes brilliant ideas create a company to make their dreams a reality?
i was thinking the very same thing
We all know that when someone is trying to seduce
you, they will say anything and promise everything. 5000 jobs. International Airport. Free education, you name it, it will be promised.
IF they were to win the next election, how many of their promises will they uphold, or even remember.
They plan to ‘boldly go where no man has been before’ (yes I’m Trekkie).
I’ve always stated that they should tell us what their plans for Dominica were. BUT they still have a very long way to go before they can convince new voters like me.
This is what Skerrit has done to you for years. Leave Linton out of all you mess.
Talk is cheap parading for news media and making Emty promises is just a side show,we presently have the the person in Dominica as PM and he won’t be move.
Mahtee seulement! A lie u ah tell. Upeepee think people stupid dey jus want to come and grab wat dey can allu where allu belong already stay dere
The leader of the United Workers Party does have an ambitious job creation plan that is very politically enticing. According to him, he intends to create 5,00 jobs in five years. Is that feasible? I hope so for the future economic well being of our youth.
According to the plan , he intends to embark on a comprehensive air initiative that will include an international airport ,modern seaports etc. These ideas are great . But let’s be real here. Dominica’s population will not make it happen. Again prospective investors who always play an important role to keep airports afloat, will think of other places where international airport already exist to do business. I believe ideas that would make our airport more accommodating to travelers would be more practical at this time.
Linton also mentioned other drivers such as agriculture, tourism, light manufacturing. However he failed to give any specifics as to how these economic vehicles would help generate jobs. The leader of the UWP also stated in the plan that the party will also be “looking at water” as an economic tool. I really believe your so called new focus should have had water as the #1 growth engine.
Today oil and water are two most sought after commodities the world over. Dominica has so much fresh water and if utilized efficiently, can generate funds that would help your anticipated new economy grow to the level that you envisioned and more.
Politicians have a tendency to look for solutions elsewhere when the remedy steers right at them. It is fair to say that the PM current economic plan for Dominica is wanting, but it is also true to say that he is doing his best given the economic and political cards that he has to deal with.
Walker and kick stone jobs.
Skeritt and Regie fooled Dominicans on three occasions when they promised 400, 300,and 500 jobs respectively, the supporters of the DLP believed their masters. Mr. Linton now promises 5000 jobs in three years, they are over the place asking for paracetamol because that promise has become a big headache to them. The difference between the DLP and the UWP is that, during the time of the UWP, money was meeting money, now with the DLP in power, money is not making money.
Boy I wish the UWP had not kept this Jobs and Economic Growth Forum. After listening to it and the vision articulated by every candidate, there is no way Skerrit will call an election now even if he wanted to before. That will scare every hair that is on his body because he knows very well that UWP has the reputation of performing above and beyond our expectations, and this well spelled vision cannot be challenged by Skerrit.
The hair is dropping from his head already. Watch well next time.
Extremely good initiative by the UWP.Skerrit’s team is incapable of even understanding what went on today.
I don’t know about the hair but I definitely noticed a tick, usually associated with nervous tension.
No country for old men
You to stupid what has UWP done for DA in the past. Nothing
are you high?
set of nonsense u just put there.wow
Silicon Valley here I come LOL !
Why work and daddy skerrit can help? Taking money from Astaphans & Nassief and giving to poor people is Robin Hood, Skerrit cares about the poor.
HE HAS THEM PARADING ON TV SAYING Skerrit is like God.
You to stupid
Labourites get real The Country has regressed 20 years. UWP is looking out for the interest of all Dominicans not just UWPites. A lot of planning has gone into today’s session. Stop being negative if you do not want us to loose our Island and our young people. The rest of the Caribbean is laughing at us. God help us all!!!
Of course Lenox Linton and his crones has made us the laughing stalk of the world all they want to do is make a name for themselves,they use the political platform as are form of employment for them self, and they divide Dominica,its a bum sewo and every body want some from it, he said he could not get a job and here is a quick fix, but guys you are out of luck DREAM ON.
Skerritt promised 500 jobs in 1 month, this works out to 18,000 jobs in 3 years. Nobody complained but when Linton promised approximately 139 jobs a month every slug comes out under their stone spilling their slime on this site.
Relax people , RELAX!! In the heyday of Antigua they were creating more than 5000 jobs in 3 years. So that number is not farfetched for people that can think out of the box.
nonsense…if i promise you 500 in 1 month doesnt mean every month gwan have 500 new jobs.sit n think of what u saying,what you just did there made absolutely no sense,stop being deliberately ignorant people
Well,i have heard it all.The blind leading the blinds.Linton needs a job for himself which will occupy him and stop him from trying to pull out the eyes of all those who are stupid enough to listen to him. DNO, please publish.
well is now I am realizing how Dominica has FOOLISH people
and after reading some comments here and listening to Krazy and Ghost last night i am more convinced than ever
we will remain in our backward state…..there is a reason why people run to the US to make there kids. they realized that they cannot have their kids catch the Dominican stupidity syndrome.
I fully agree
You consider a Job Working in an Office? Lennox Linton has had a Job for many years and is working, no because his Job is out of Dominica and you do not see him going to work, that is what technology is all about, you fool
I listened to the “Jobs and Economic Growth Forum” and was very impressed with the level of professionalism and the exploration for development of Dominica from all sectors; unity in strength, well done we need more like these.
Wrong! We actually have enough of this talk going on. You simply do not hear about them as much in the press.
In the land of the blind “one eye” is king. Welcome back Tom!
So is true then? Is none of our damn business what skerritt does. Gascon you really stupid to be saying this in public.
The winds of change has been blowing across the Eastern Caribbean for a long time. I honestly do not know whether Mr.Linton’s resume has provided concrete evidence for his projections. However, the time has come for these winds to blow across Dominica’s bow.
Even if there is not a change in power, as I believe that Mr. Linton needs to grow- even if many including myself was doubtful about Obama’s winning, I sure hope UWP can win some more seats to allow the parliamentary system of Government to be realized; thereby, allowing the people to hold a true voice in government no matter who is in the opposition.
5000 jobs… ok lets say Dominica has 69000 people, minus the elderly and retirees, the school children and those who will migrate, it means that no one in Dominica will be unemployed.Be more realistic than this Mr. Linton… not in three years.
@take your time NONSENSE. Over three years how many people will graduate from high school/college? How many young men women in Dominica are presently unemployed? In my community alone it is almost 400 or more, and this is only one community.These jobs might even force our people who are scattered all over the globe to return home.
GOOD INITAITIVE. I LIKE IT!
Sort yo sort
Well they used to say UWP has no programme to develop Dominica. Now Lennox present his economic plans to create jobs and put Dominica on the path to sustainable growth they singing a different tune.
Has anyone the recipe for coconut cheese, please? Dominica coconut cheese, not any other!
Thanks in Advance. DNO, thanks for the free ad
One thing I can say about Mr Linton, he sounds to be an eloquent speaker; and can communicate his ideas for the country’s progress very well. Now with that plan for 5K jobs, we’d have to take a more critical look at the sources of these jobs. If we are talking about jobs generated by the international airport or new hotels, manufacturing, other new investments… then I’d have to ask to give some more details to support these claims. But I’m impressed with the vision. I hope they can put that into a comprehensive development plan for the country. Development in DA seems to be so haphazard, there seems to be no forethought about how and why we do things. And it’s evident in all we do… how we build roads, where we place buildings, etc etc. We need planners to help ensure that these development plans are strategic, meaningful and positions Dominica as a shining beacon of economic progress and stability in the Caribbean. I think they’re on to something… start with the infrastructure… better modern ports; an international airport, standardized roads, affordable/cheap energy, comprehensive land use and environmental policies, etc etc. We need to get Dominica out of the beggarship mentality…
@ AP He is not just eloquent. The man is HIGHLY ELOQUENT, and I have learnt a lot from him, because whenever he speaks I listen intently. He has good mastery of the English language..
I WANT THE jet AIRPORT. THIS IS ENOUGH FOR ME LINTON PLEASE!
We really cannot wait any longer.
My fellow Dominicans , I have taken the day off to seriously listen to this symposiums , in order to be objective on the discussion. I hope some of you with your negative comments will so the same.
so far some of you are focusing on the 5000 jobs mentioned, but what about the ideas for agriculture and the future of the health of Dominicans? A strong focus is being discussed on trying to revive agriculture .
Climate change is also being discussed.
Listen my brothers and sisters about the facts on saving our beautiful land and constitution.
This panel is brilliant ,knowing most of the brilliant minds speaking today ,I can safely say that it is because of the love for their country that they are trying to save Dominica and it’s people.
Lets rally behind these men and women , and lets help bring about change.
LET YOUR VOTE SPEAK FOR YOU MY BROTHERS AND SISTERS. VOTE FOR CHANGE.
The GOVT in power is not creating any jobs although they have total control of the country financial purse/policy and we will not mandate they create jobs or step down.
But folks are asking the opposition to create jobs first before consideration. When the opposition have no control over country’s development policies and finance.
SMH….It would be more beneficial to critic if you may the opposition plans proposed for growing the economy and creating jobs.
We are political not mature.
That won’t win my vote to UWP. I’m still LABOUR
that’s your democratic right that we all have!
Whatever
why are so many of you Laborites so ignorant/ cant you make a positive contribution? can’t you look at something critically?
Look at new ideas.Have an open mind.
red clinic blind them.
die so to who care where you remain just u know your ignorance is tell and u have just came face to face with reality so u cannot handle the self defeat
That puts you among the politically and critically illiterate!!
Dominicans I give up, live them in there commes
What!!! Linton promising everything!!! Airport, high speed ferry, airline and now 5000 jobs? For a novice he sure knows how to make promise. I wonder if is Thomson telling him to say that. I can’t wait to hear what’s next,.. lol. Go for it Lennox promise us the world.
@ Rom GARBAGE! PURE CRAP, from you fake Ron..
According to a blogger, Linton just give us the International airport as soon as you become PRIME MINISTER,the others will come slowly afterwards.
I think building the International Airport will certainly bring jobs, but the question is, who will be employed? The contractors/engineers come with their people.
Having an International Airport will definitely expand air traffic, enabling more people to visit at leisure. To create 5,000 jobs within three years is near impossible for little Dominica.
Oh yes LInton. Please deliver the airport to us. Keep it on the front burner please. Just for this my family’ vote is yours.
AIRPORT PLEASEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE.
Did’nt u know that the UWP has a money tree, a money making machine in Marigot? They will promise the electorates the world and will not beable to live up to their promises.
well two can play this game what has skerrit and current govt.done to enhance and face these financial crises .borowing monies from china and only chines workers work even if they employ dominicans at what ratio and at what skill level.
not to long the chinies said that dominicans were not skilled enough .
that means no jobs in a recession people wake up and smell the cofee .
all that is happining is buisness closing down or workers are being made redundant.
chenge is a must not an option .
It’s sad to see that when someone brings forth ideas to propell the country forward that they are shut down. The Dominica labour party has been in power for over 9 years. In that 9 year’s what sustainable job activity have they completed. The PM promisses 500 jobs then it went down to 400 to be delivered by the end of October. Where is it? There are more students leaving college every year and not enough jobs to help them all. With an economy on the verge of collapse we need new management. I believe that her, if you had your time and you made it work then fine, stay. But if you things have gotten worse then its time to hand the torch to someone else to see what they can be done. At the end of their time you evaluate their policies and accomplishments also theor downfalls, and you VOTE whether they should be in office.
How can u expect that the Govt. will beable to employ all the students leaving college? That is why they are advising them to create their own business becoming self employed, plus the private sector will beable to employ the rest
I do not think people expect the Government to employ all the students that graduate from college yearly; however, those in the private sector are hot hiring either. They rather OVERWORK the employees that they have instead of hiring new ones.
***not***
When Linton said 5000 new jobs, he did not mean govt. jobs per se. It means that the enabling environment will be created(tax breaks, concessions etc) which will encourage investors to set up shop and hire people.
All these promises sound nice, and good easier
access to Dominica is paramount for enhancing
economic activity especially the tourism sector
which could see more stay over tourists, and may
see an increase of Diaspora travel to Dominica.
Agriculture,business friendly initiatives,
Training students with skills that can empower
them to be job creators other than office workers would boost the economic engine of the Island. What we need to hear from the opposition
should be how much all these will cost, and where
will they obtain the funds to do so? If they can explain the financial aspect of their plan, then I am sold.
u could not even get a job lennox linton ,how are you going to create a job.Allu think allu can fool peolpe with allu lies but i am not gonna be fooled.LIARSSSSSSSSSSS
@ bernice He will create the job with his intelligence and wisdom. He will also employ you, so that you do not go on your knees to Skerrit in the Red Clinic. In other words he will stop your laziness.
I saw your face yesterday on my computer in the Red Clinic. Now that is shameful,because you can work. LINTON WILL EMPLOY YOU.
you really think so. Aren’t these the same promises that the Labour party is making. We are saying that the PM is lying when he make promises but when the oposition make promises we are saying thats a plan. Well all I can see are ideas. Let we see the plan now.
@Truth be Told. The PM has a history of telling untruths,whenever he opens his mouth. Lennox does not.
Wow! show some respect. This person has a right to her opinion. I was there how come u did not see me smh lol
But you are a fool already because you still believe you would get 300 jobs since September and now 500 in December
Bernice, if you have nothing constructive to say then just shut up. There are some other laborites who try to add meaningfully to the discussion and that is commendable but the others just don’t get it.
How can u be fooled again when you are already filled with all the lies presented by skerritt?
This was a remarkable idea…to have this forum today. Although we can rightly say, like the environmentalist stated, that we’ve heard similar claims for development by many, it is still refreshing to hear these esteem gentlemen detail their plans and present it to the people for approval/critique. With this presentation it is difficult to say taht they have no plans for D/A.
Not realistic.
Why?
You meant ideas. That’s not a plan.
Plans, just plans.
Yah, right. The bible tells me Jesus walk on water. I believe b/c I have faith in God.
But I have no faith in man. Did Eugenia provide 5000 jobs in her first three years in government?
Has Skerrit delivered 5000 jobs? There many projects and endeavors to point too, but 5000 jobs?
Now Linton the drop out promises he can take Dominica where no person has taken it before … I call it – promises for dummies.
But DNO – you did not publish my last comment ,………..so you probably will not publish this either. I remember the days when journalist at DBS – guys like shrived to be none bias … can you guys take a page out of the old book?
@ Objectivity I have no faith THAT Skerrit can do it. I am confident that Linton’s very capable team can.
So wonderful to have this forum at a time when Dominica has been absolutely and totally impoverished by bad governance.These are the initiatives from a team in waiting that impresses level headed people.
GREAT JOB GUYS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Who is fooling you linton or skerro who tells more lies
Are we aware of what went on and is going on in the mighty America and Europe? Do you think that the Govt. could provide jobs in mass during it time? I will say no. I think that it did a good job to keep us floating where countries were drowning. Take a look around and you will see and hear what’s going on. No politics, just truth.
@Peace Skerrit of course. That’s obvious even to the unborn child.
@Objectivity. You won’t have to dress in red every Wednesday going to clinic. ARE YOU STILL BEGGING SKERRIT?
5 000 JOBS IS ENOUGH TO EMPLOY YOU.Now this is something to be happy about.
Please ask lazy,insultive, arrogant and incompetent Skerrit how many jobs he created in 14 years.Then ask him how many BEGGARS HE CREATED IN 14 YEARS.Make sure you count yourself first,among the beggars.
@O,I believe you are one of the secret blues who dresses up in red and go to the red clinic or maybe you are one of the blues who call Skerrit in secret and beg too…allu doing it in secret more than those you all are accusing of doing it
Eugenia is past tense. We are in 2013 not 1983. Get with the program.
DNO has a reputation to maintain. They publish what they want to publish. DNO DO NOT LIKE THE TRUTH, they rather EXCUSES.
They may not post this either, because it is the TRUTH.
DNO – YOUR EDITS to my comment above … was any part of it libelous?
Or are you bias – protecting Linton?
ADMIN: Our disclaimer said we have the right to edit what we think might land us in trouble. If you don’t like it, don’t slam the door on your way out.
Good for you admin, I I like your spirit. You would have closed down a long time ago if you did not observe those rules and reported without bias.
@ Objectivity>>>O ye of little faith. Please don’t mention the God I know in your nonsense. When the UWP makes office ensure that you come onboard the employment train and start paying taxes so that OUR country Dominica can move forward. Start being Objective and Not Subjective. Biasness is what has our country where it’s at today.
All you cannot even fund all you own campaign is 5000 jobs you can create.
We know but I wonder what you can fund? sort!
Just give us the JET AIRPORT LINTON. My vote is already in a BLUE BAG. just waiting for the day, to give it to whosoever represents you.
I AM HIGHLY IMPRESSED WITH YOUR POWERFUL TEAM SO FAR.
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Firstly it is the manufacturing of electricity and not light, but I love the new and improved uwp. Not done enough to convince me get but getting there, not that I vote anyway. The only other objection I have is this. The promise of the international airport was done before when uwp was in power and also, it is not as easy to turn the things mentioned around. I would like to get some time frame and how they intend to secure funding. Then I might be curious just a touch. Just a tough Linton. I love the new approach. Much needed
light manufacturing here refers to manufacturing from ‘light or low capital intensive’ industry. It is not the manufacturing of electricity which really should be the generation of electricity
Thanks for the explanation. Makes sense now. Appreciate the manner in which you handled it too. Makes a lot more sense now
How? How? How? recently I heard Dr Fountain said that Skerrit is promising three hundred jobs but jobs cannot just come like that, the needs to tell the people how and where they are Coming from. So I would ask Dr. Fountain, How are these funded? Who are the investors?
Linton are you prepeared to say anything just to get in power, and hunt you down later.the world economy is in shamble sir, and both you and your advisor Fountain are just daydreaming.I wish if all your talks could become a reality at this time, but the truth of the matter is the world’s economy isn’s doing well, try another stunt
God is Good; we can break these spells we are under. We got to find a way.
Because the world economy is in shambles, we just have to sit our butts down with two hands between our legs? Think not.
We will do this, we will do that. We’ll even make pigs fly. Lol. Look jokes we. Man seriously, try creating a job for yourself first then maybe people could take you seriously!!!!!
He is trying to create a job for himself. That of Prime Minister.
Why all that animosity from you. If you are suffering from a broken heart, go to the red clinic.
Seems he supporting the geothermal project, bcause he said he will be tightly engaged with the business of renewable energy.
5000 jobs!!!! Hmmm.
what happen there is plans to bring down 50 clear harbours man. 5000 jobs for how long? Clear harbour well outsource it labour.
On another note, why the UWP did not BOYCOTT the increase in Salary for Parlreps. Is not the same President they claimed was unconstitutional elected that has to accent to it nuh…
Open your eyes Dominicans Open your eyes
The word is ASSent not ACCENT. Once u remember that the 1st 3 letters are wat you are, You won’t get it wrong again.
Come on man be human and not a donkey. None of us is perfect in what we do.
I thought the forum was to reinforce the boycott of Independence….now lenox is promising 4999 Jobs plus his….so he finally got a job interview
For too long politicians undervalue the intelligence and wisdom of the people of Dominica. They use empty promises as a winning strategy. They speak without purpose to gain the people’s favor but ALWAYS fail to deliver. The people on the other hand never take the time to question the candidates’ motive – which is self-gratifying in 99.9% cases. If the people really want to make better decisions on electing the best candidate who can move them forward, they need to change their mindsets.
1. Break loose from the chains of political tradition. Just because your parents voted one party all their lives doesn’t mean you have to continue on the bandwagon. Different leaders have different motives, aptitude and principles.
2. Increase knowledge by reading more, or listening to didactic programs that can help you make wiser decisions. You will be less vulnerable to deception.
3. Be ready to identify candidates’ motives – weigh pros and cons of their “promises” and see whether such is feasible or something more likely to happen in the Cinderella story.
4.Get familiar with their leadership skills. Are their current leadership skills exemplary?
A leader is never self-focused but people focused. A leader is one who has been to the place where he intends to lead his followers. A leader is one who is willing to make sacrifices for the people over whom he has a charge!
Dominica needs leadership!Servant-leadership
Great insight !
He is right , yes there will be 5000 jobs available, as soon as Linton becomes prime minister there will be a mass Exodus, people will be running for their lives. You see these politicians do not get in power for the love of country or care for people, it is all about revenge , have we ever taken the time out to listen to Linton speak, yes he is educated and that’s very good , but deep behind wall of his speech I sense a level of anger. That maybe a trade mark for politicians, the prime minister carries that same tone also. So i leave this with you fellow Dominicans, let us sincerely pray asking God to forever guide our thoughts that our action will be true and pure.
Of course we can create 5000 jobs in three years…all u lose hope under labour that is why we crying gloom so…how much sustainable jobs labor create in 10 years….I want to hear…it can b done if we play d cards right….and tell me what in that speech Mr Linton say that is impossible…I work at the financial centre, we see more than 5000 people a month we have to do something before something do us…
We need to hear a realistic plan.
lol Come man Linton. i thought you was real but you are just Spouting the same rubbish Promises that politicians have done from time immemorial. At least if you gonna lie please be a little creative nuh. nowadays we have television and the internet so we know what Politics is really about. This is not the old days. You already say you going and continue with the Chinese after you had us believing you was gonna kick them out of Dodge. OH PLEASE.
Question, Why does the UWP have to be in government to provide 5000. Linton has to come better than that. Not good enough to sway my vote. How many jobs, companies like Lime, Digicel, Astaphan, Whitchurch and other non government businesses have.
Do you live in dominica if you do then open your eyes and ears. where in the world can you go and see the opposition is the ones that provide job? Hmmmmmmmm sounds like one that prefer the red clinic than a job of your own.
Well, the oposition has to show over the years they have been involved in community service or managing some business that was able to creat or help people get jobs. at least they must show that they were creative in getting a job for themselves. One cannot just sit on their but and say that they send application and didn’t get a job. They have to be creative and show the people that they have a track record. Truth be told, they should.
Go ask the wicked and oppressive Labour Party why can’t they provide 25 jobs, seeing that they are the government of the country.
@tomatoe lennox does not have a company. stop expressing your ignorance!!!!
Most of the party members in UWP are already creating jobs or have created jobs. Quiet a few of them have offices, like Mr Francis and some businesses, like Mr Isaac – but there is only so much they can do in their personal capacity…
You should ask yourself how many of the members of the current Labour administration made such contributions before they were ministers of government.
My brother, getting these jobs is full time work plus overtime, burning the midnight candle, working 7 days a week who then right now is getting paid salary and allowances to do that? is it Linton?
@ Toomatoe You have to be a tomato, to ask this question. Linton will see to it you do not go grovelling to the Red Clinic. HE WILL PROVIDE YOU WITH A JOB.That’s what he means.
I suspect he will give us salvation too because already he sounding like a god
Don’t understand the bureaucracy of governance…..funding agency only work win the goverments…..policies can only be changed in government…..pure ignorance
@ Tomato… WHAT IGNORANCE.
just build the airport for Christ sake. The rest will follow
All good ideas. However, how will these be funded? That’s the question.
Same way the current PM and other countries fund their projects – even minority in the economy (households) us that method – Loans! Negotiations and barter with other countries, also through the use of public money.
The biggest difference will be accountability and TRANSPARENCY!
You mean triple Dominica’s debt. The same thing you all accuse the government of.
Well he should say what the same way is.
The same way most government projects are funded. Through international loans and grants. How do you think the labour party built the new dominca state college and the new hospital in the future.
There is a tree and it have Jobs and he going to shake it and each year he going to shake it and then jobs coming down.. I am in America I need to know when to come down for the jobs
stuppes……………………………..
Start creating them now in order to be taken seriously
Why didnt you ask u PM how many jobs they have created in their years in office, Lennox and his group are doing a wonderful job because u seen the PM moving among the people promising deals and handing out gifts, so I want to say big up to the UWP men/women. PM is going mad with hand outs so make sure you get yours.
@ JEJEP>>>> wierdo; where are the resources to fund the plans that the UWP has. These plans can only be executed when they form the next Gov’t. We are seeing what the situation is with DLP. Here is a team with a good plan that engages the people in the development of this country and you ask about funding. Skerrit would answer and I quote ” GOD WILL PROVIDE”
u could not before who says u can now. I WON’T FALL FOR THAT
Truth be told, he should have a job.
oh please Linton, don’t even promise jobs because that’s a low blow. You know that with the world economy being as it is and getting worse, things are only going to get worse.
How would he know that it’s going to get worst. The financial market is a living beast…it changes accordly…dependent on a number of variables. So things can posibly possitively change in six months. just imagine, Obama can now boast that his government have hired millions over a couple years. That’s because a lot of people have been unemployed. A lot of people are unemployed in D/A so it should not be difficult to hire 1,000 people in a few years.
Mr Linton are you serious??? I Understand that you will say anything to get people aboard your ship but we are the smaller countries in the world, and if the bigger countries like the UK and USA can’t revive from this global economic downfall then who are we to revive. 5000 jobs??? Give me a break.
woooooooooooooooooooooooy. hehehehehehehehe
aben look thing for votes. LMAO
I feel sorry for you!
LOL!
Lennox, you are dreaming! This is what UWP does best…talk. This is such an attempt to manipulate the people. We are tired of all this talk. Most citizens are educated enough to know about job creation, however, we lack the capital to make it a reality. We do not need any parrots reiterating the the pointers which we have already acquired. We need the funding now. We need jobs now. UWP, you are no option, you are a disaster. Shame!
poor you, u not seeing is your country that is a disaster, shame on you
Come to America and u will see disaster smh
I am not seeing my radio friend in the backgound. I love that man. He is so equal and well read. He is versed on all topics. Must be a book worm. Angelo,(not the illegal president) where are you?
Linton, in politics timing is everything. You guys are throwing out too many things out at one time. Give people a chance to absorb one thing at a time.
If you delivery too much policy information at one time, most of it will be lost in all the other traffic.
Boy Dominica politics making me laugh boy
.@Jimi Hendrix are implying that Linton is really a novice?
way papa.jobs to sit down and throw stones in the sea.give me a break. all a you is one comess.
I care less about the total number of jobs to be created, versus creating a stable economic climate with lower taxes that will promote and enhance private sector investment in Dominica.
Proper air access just has to get done. There is no way around it. We can forget about development if we do not get this airport done.
I have lived to see good roads and a stadium. I pray that I will see an international airport in my beloved Dominica.
This PM we have is a dam joke eh u mean to tell me it taking linton 3yrs to get 5000 jobs so long u at it u could not do that in 1yr so please all the money u spent on the Geothermal,college,west coast rd and the water projects get those monies back so u can let linton tell u how to create 5000 jobs please sir.Oh and while u at it sell the houses u build for the poor people.
Dominica politics sweet!
hahahahahahahah garcon look sot!!! totally unealistic to anyone with common sense in this harsh international economic climate
Do not get mad. Have faith . And Doe forget Linton and them are the real men of integritee!
Finally there’s some hope for Dominica uwp is building a strong team and with their ideas Dominica will indeed develop …dlp is a team of greed driven ,lazy incompetent individuals time for them to go …. Change is not an option
Good initiative I hope they get in power cause dominca needs some development …dlp has Dione nothing but make empty promises so long the pm said 300 den 500 then 400 jobs but we yet to see 1 in fact every time he says it another business either closes down or fire staff
That is the way to go and start…let the people know your plans….good move and wise..
speaking as an independent it sounds like the uwp party has some kind of a plan to get the country moving I’ve not heard anything from the other side except some phantom job promise that never seems to be coming.
listening to and viewing the forum is very refreshing and stimulating to me. Its such a long time we in Dominica have seen a forum or symposium at that level of information, the quality of the speakers and presenters, even the attendees. I had forgotten that Dominica had such trained, informed and forward looking professionals right here in Dominica amongst us. Everything has been so stunted, covered up, oppressed and repressed in the country for these past years under the arrogance of the Prime minister who feels that nothing should happen beyond him, that to talk about progress is an offence to him. I feel hopeful.
I think this man is a genius and his services is needed in other parts of the World… the Big Apple and elsewhere where the economy is failing! What do you all say… the answer to the world woes!
@ ???????? I do agree that lennox is genius
PleaseSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS Stop it! I am getting a headache. Promise is a comfort to a fool. Fool me once shame on You, fool me twice shame on me. I just cant take any more. When the “PM” sneeze the opposition catches promise fever. I have this tune already.
Do I have to sing for my supper for D.N.O. to post my comments??just asking why some persons comments are posted A.S.A.P and others are moderated for days before being posted?I may get an answer.
Sorry intelligence
So mr cannot give himself a job he want to give others 5000 jobs. Mr linton are you taking Dominicans for fools man stop insulting our intelligent .
5000 jobs? Garcon what happening to allyou? 5000 new jobs. DNO must have added an extra 0…. Lennox how are you going to create 5000 jobs from the green economy?
Well if you are going to use Afi’s method you hook eh. Afi is the environmentalist who was given a whole river and up to now not a bottle of water has been produced. Tom Fool but not all Tom that fool.
Lennox who is going to help fund those projects you are proposing? You are seeing now talking behind a radio consoles is a far cry than being in the real hot seat.. Talking jobs on paper is one thing but in reality is a different kettle of fish.
Lennox you sure you are ready for leadership? I dont think so eh, your bark is harder than your bit.You are certainly off track.
Dominica is in the world not an isolated island. Be real. 5000 jobs olah?
really lol
this is laughable. wooooooooooooooooooooooooooow!woooooooshhhhhhhhh! maaaaaaaaaaaaamaaaaaaa!
why is it laughable. Aren’t they good suggestions. Allu not easy
It is laughable, because it is empty promises and every one knows that this is just an attempted for votes, the economy is bad every where in the world not just Dominica so yes it’s laughable even gullible.
@ahhhhhhh Laughabel? You are laughable. Not with Linton.I have confidence that he can deliver.
were you listening to the presentations? You couldn’t have been!
5000 jobs within three years is laziness!
You are so ironical. The thousands of Dominicans that are not working; for God’s sake, is not because they are lazy. Is because we can’t find work. I wish if they could be in power tomorrow, so the job will be closer to my habd. Job for all is healthy.
its much better than loosing 600 in one year if you having been keeping track of our curent situation and soon that figure may reach 700 or 750 who knows .
not to mention brain drain that we current experiencing.
change is a must not an option .
interesting statement
how many new jobs were created in the past 15 years in Dominica
These people seem to think that walking up ministry steps is a job.when WE become thhe government all those who work climbing red clinic steps, will get up at 5am like me an go do a fair days work for a fair days pay.
This country is not only too free. the people also like too much freeness. Hands out cant build a country
the man is reading. u tete calbasse
Good for you mr linton for years of trying you couldn’t secure a job for your self nowhere in Dominica or in the Caribbean all of a sudden you are a job creator, big joke ! Mr linton I think your tongue is your problem your tongue maybe too long, 5000 jobs? how ,when ,
where ? you think that is running a talk show? dream on sir.
lol Linton dem so boring the man fast asleep.lol
You need to check other videos with that individual. He is absorbing every detail, contemplating and concludes that change is really a must not an option.
At lease we seeing people, tell the labour party to post their picture(s) so we can see who not sleeping. By the way, we still waiting to see the pictures of all you last convention at Pointe Mitchel. Did you see Wordfordhill ????
Is that the man who does not understand the constitution sitting next to him? yes.
that’s the best comment you could come up with? stupes
Looks like he’s reading. can you make a contribution?