Parliamentary Representative for Marigot Eddison James was among ten people who has been deemed to have given sound service to the community and inducted into “Marigot Heroes Park.”
The new initiative is one of the Marigot Development Corporation and is meant to inspire others to give good service to their neighborhoods and to Dominica.
The induction ceremony took place last Saturday.
James said the gesture must serve as inspiration to others to get involved in community development and “not just stand on the side and look.”
The other people inducted as heroes were Nurse Doris Musgrave, Belgrave O Robinson, Former House of Assembly Speaker Neva Edwards, Mary Adetha Pascal, Miriam Castor Phillip, Lionel Laville, Oliver Norris Phillip, Alton Bristol and Gustavus Timothy.
The induction ceremony was held under the theme: “Celebrating Our Heroes, Embracing their values”.
James (born October 18, 1943 in Marigot) was the prime minister of Dominica from June 14, 1995 to February 3, 2000 as well as the Member of Parliament for the Marigot constituency from 1990.
He is one of the founding members of the United Workers Party (UWP) and is its first political leader.
James has worked in a number of local and regional institutions including the Caribbean Development Bank, but it was as manager of the Dominica Banana Marketing Company that he rose to prominence in Dominica.
Congrats Honourable James,
Just a couple years ago you were awarded at a huge nationals service in Tortola… I still have my video of that day……….. I remeber your special lunch celebration…….I hope you are getting all that and more this time too.
You continue to serve your people. Thanks for all your hard work in the farming industry.
Cant keep a good man down……try as you may…….
(Critics can do nothing more).
Congratulation to my former prime minister Hon. Eddison James. Your good work in Marigot and Dominica on a whole will not be forgotten. GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. MAY HE BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY WITH GOOD HEALTH, STRENGHT, PROSPERITY AND WISDOM. MAY YOU LEAVE TO SEE YOUR GREAT GREAT GRAND CHILDREN.
NUFF LOVE TO YOU THE HON. EDDISON JAMES
DOMINICANS GIVE HONOUR TO WHOM HONOUR IS DUE…….. GOD BLESS U…
i remember when i was a little boy in marigot, i saw the first vehicle came to marigot, i didnt know what it was, i ran to my moma, i said moma i see are ting coming up de road, it two eyes shine like a flambo an it say hura, hura.
lol…
yu wha mek um laff
Thats exactly how the horn sounded in those days , so dont try to be sarcastic, people like you dont know how to complement others; rather you prefer to drag them down. Its high time that you grow up and recognise the good in others. Honor is due to whom honour is due. Edison has done well in Marigot and will continue to help his people in whatever way he can.God Bless you.
Congratulations to all those who were selected for induction into the Marigot Heroes Park by the Marigot Development Corporation(MDC). I worked in Marigot in the 80’s and I am very proud to say that the people of Marigot are movers rather than talkers. The Honorable Eddison Chenfield James is deserving of this accolade and let me add my voice to all the congratulatory messages that has been sent previously…best wishes for the future my friend.
Recently an effort was made to erect a bust of the Late Great Roosevelt B. Douglas, the deceased Prime Minister and Comrade of all the people of Dominica. Instead the bust of a Chinese was almost erected for him…just ask McIntyre Douglas about it. To date no bust for the great Comrade and friend of all Dominicans.
To the MDC, keep of the good work. So many of us out there envy your efforts.
wat diab hero stupes nonsence and allu want to talk bout lie who make him pay money in court for lieing answer dat question
Thank God for our HEROES, many more to name and alot more in the rising. God Bless Marigot a village which has produced so many HEROES in Dominica. Hat’s off to the MDC. I am proud to be from Marigot. Mr. James we love you also. This simply shows the pride Marigot parents took in raising their kids. We stand for INTEGRITY. We LEAD the rest FOLLOW. Come on join in. All aboard. MARIGOT LEADS THE WAY…………
Congratulations Hon. Edison Chenfiel James. The negative comments posted by by some of your critics can not and will never minimize your contribution to Marigot. We who truly hail from Marigot are aware of your efforts, we know the feeling of hope that circulated throughout the community during your tenure as Prime Minister. We continue to recognize your efforts despite the political odds, we appreciate everthing that you have done and continue to do, and we the forward thinking residents of Marigot applaud you. We see you as one of our heroes and we are proud to be able to induct you into the first ever Heroes Park in Dominica. CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!! You have every reason to be Proud.
what have he done for marigot. name me some of the things he did.
ALL that you are enjoying now CRAB
That’s a good one!!!
Congratulations to all the reciepients, but a very special congratulation and bien-faitre to you Mr Edison C James. If the Marigot community find you deserving, to which I have no doubt you have been a son and community leader then way to go.
Dominicans don’t know when to seperate issues, furthermore there is this hatred towards Marigot people.Most of your critiques have never met you, they despise and spew anger against you based solely on the fact you came from Marigot or your political stance. You are a distinguished gentlemen and I feel proud to have met you, to engage you in conversation and to learn so much from you. If only people could for a moment understand the capability, functionality and mind of Edison Chenfill James but we choose to wallow in negativity no matter what. Thank you Marigot for recognising him.
AT LEAST I,LL LEAVE THE NAME TO YOU NOW OK “MARIGOT”
Look at how allu word the heading of the story. smh
Any man or woman who has served Dominica at the highest level deserves some accolade. To rise to the call for political duty in Dominica is an immense undertaking. Those who so respond deserve respect and recognition.
I am not and perhaps will never support Mr. James’ politics because I believe a lot of it rests on an emotional response rather than a truly philosophical raison d’etre -unlike Freedom Party, Conservative and Labour Party, working class. But the man has served us and Marigot has every reason to honor him. On the national stage though, his report card wil show a below average performance. But guess what, he has served and continue to served Dominica for a longer period than any elected parliamentarian ever did. That alone is a deserving of accolades. Congrats, Sir.
EVFERYONE KNOWS MR. JAMES WAS A FORMER PRIME MINISTER OF DOMINICA. BUT HIS
SO CALL BEHEAVOR TOOK ALL THE HERO CREDITS HE DESERVE. SPEAKING THE TRUTH
THERE ARE OTHER NAMES FROM MARIGOT THAT SHOULD BE THER THAN HIS
This is not the time and place for this, give the man his roses even if you do not like him.
And name your other heroes of Marigot.
well speaking the truth only come by practice how many time did you “gal” practice that? stop taking out the yampy in other peoples eye when yours can blind . We like to forget the good in people and just sit and cry them down, LAY OFF THE HERO MAN WHAT SO EVER THE LORD BLESS A MAN WITH IS HIS NO ONE CAN TAKE THAT AWAY, give jack his jacket and stop kill him .
No Man is Perfect…Everyone has shortcomings….. It is obvious that the man has represented his community in some capacity to be reconized in such a manner.
“Only when objectivity is met with sound judgement, and wisdom, will Dominica Rise” by Zandoli
A hero is one who makes a difference for the best in the lives of many and turns his enemies into friends. His conquered obstacles, for the benefit of others, are his qualifying credentials and a measure of his true leadership. So who is the true hero? Who?
It’s being known that many people do not like marigot people, for what I do not know.
Some say it’s because many knowldgeable people come from there and have served dominica very well.
Honestly, I am from marigot and Mr. James is no hero to the village. He is not a smart politician.
He mixes negative emotions with politics and that never works. He was in power before. if he had served the people well , he would be still in power regardless if the masses of people have negative feelings towards him. He could have change their sentiments.
Edison plays politics like a kid. it is tic for tac.
umm, you mean tit for tat
CONTINUE TO BITE ALL DE FINGERS DAT FED U N THE REST OF YOUR UNGRATEFUL FAMILY.WE ALL KNOW HEROES NEVER GET THEIR RESPECT IN THEIR LAND. ANY HOW ,GO OUT TODAY AND GO BE A HERO IN YOUR OWN RIGHTS MR.EDISON JAMES AND THE REST DID THEIR PART DO YOURS NOW .
BLESSINGS TO YOU
PROUND TO KNOW A HERO FROM MARIGOT
lol @ pround to be a hero
lmfao @bite all de fingers dat fed u!!
first time i laughed all day
yes “ALL DE FINGERS ” PICK OUT ALL THE MISTAKE BUT AT LEAST YOU GOT THE POINT ARSE .
Very proud of all our HEROES, for the examples they showed us and for their contributions on the lives of the people of MARIGOT and DOMINICA.May the people of MARIGOT continue to produce HEROES,God bless MARIGOTand all it,s HEROES.
And those are the comments that should be written but instead these people only think breath eat sleep drink politic therefore they cant see anything else our HEROES taught us how to share love care for another I remember my teacher Miss Mary Pascal at old infant school the sciptures were very important and appearance as key attending service when Mr. Gustavus Timothy was preaching, Nurse Doris Musgrave maybe she brouight almost all from genartion into this world she deserved to be one of ourheroes and as for Lionel Laville bringing coconut jelly to school for the children especially when it was election time we the children didnt even care what was going on or who our parents were supporting we all got coconut jelly to drink we dont know if it made a different but he kept doing it and when I remember those individuals yes they are true HEROES of MARIGOT and we are very proud of all of them hats off to MDC Inc.And to those who do not like us we still love you all because that’s the kind of people we are.
WELL FRIEND YOU COULD NOT HAVE SAID IT ANY BETTER. MR. JAMES HAS PLAYED A MAJOR PART IN THE DEVELOPMENT IN MARIGOT AND OTHER AREAS IN DOMINICA…..ALSO, THE OTHERS WHO HAVE ALSO INDUCTED……
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Seriously???? Hero??? That is why Marigot looking like a ghetto like that? From his sound advice to the community?
WHO IS YOUR HERO EH! A DAMN LIAR AND A THEIF, DO YOU REALLY KNOW THE MEANING OF GHETTO? GO EDUCATE YOURSELF AND TRY TO BE HERO,ALWAYS TRYING TO PUT DOWN MARIGOT WHAT THE” FRENCH” IS WRNG WITH YOU PEOPLE , THE VERY DR, NURSE POLICE OFFICER ,TEACHER, BANKER, DRIVER, PILOT WHO MIGHT SERVICE YOU TODAY MIGHT JUST BE FROM MARIGOT. WHAT WOULD PEOPLE DO IF YOU FOUND OUT JESUS WAS FROM MARIGOT TOO? JUST THINK FOR A MOMENT.
Well SAID!
BRAVO
i could,’t agree more…
Faith can move mountains, but not Bethlehem!
Bethlehem should be everywhere even in Marigot, if Christ lives in us as you can see it was just meant to bring a point across , which i,m sure you got .
BLESSINGS.