A group of Dominicans living in the diaspora, who say they are concerned over what is taking place on the island, have organized a protest on Saturday, June 27 at the United Nations (UN) in New York.
They say they want “to show solidarity with the people of Dominica” and to “bring awareness” of what has been taking place in Dominica lately, especially protest action and the response of the police in the community of Salisbury.
PRO for the group, Cherry Pacquette told DNO on Thursday that additionally they are willing to engage human rights groups at the UN in an effort to bring “an amicable solution” to what is taking place on the island.
“What the police have done is Salisbury is of primary importance to us because we know those are violations of UN human rights,” she said.
She stated that she hopes the global press will assist in creating an awareness and the government will respond to international pressure that may be applied.
Pacquette insisted that the matter is not a political one.
“What people seem to have a difficulty in distinguishing is between politics and governance,” she stated. “And so we all have our political views, we all have the parties that we support. But once a party is elected they now have to govern and they have to govern effectively because that is what they are paid to do. And the only way to ensure they are doing so is to hold them accountable..”
She added, “This is non-partisan, this is non political. It is about citizens demanding fair justice, accountability and treatment from their government.”
Pacquette said the reaction to the protest so far has been good, with responses received from Dominicans living in Florida, Texas, Atlanta, even Canada.
“There has been a tremendous amount of support,” she stated. “And again it is support across party lines because people are realizing what is happening is really unneccessary.
In a press release the group also said it is advocating for the following:
· An end to the government’s militaristic responses to citizens’ concerns;
· Greater transparency about its sales of the country’s citizenship to individuals from high-security countries such as Iran, and accountability to the people of Dominica for the revenues generated through those sales;
· Increased government role in protecting the rights of children against violence and abuse by amending legislation and allocating more resources to social protection programs; and
· The protection of Dominicans’ fundamental democratic rights to freedom of speech and assembly.
“Members of Dominica’s diaspora hope that this protest will prompt the government of Dominica to adopt policies that promote peace, dialogue, and transparency for the progress and prosperity of the Commonwealth of Dominica,” the release said.
I hope both sides protest peacefully, and not block any roads, because the US also has laws to abide by. Otherwise….. …. they will face the same.
there’s a big difference between protesting and rioting. so please be clear as to what you’re defending in Dominica. because throwing fire bombs at police officers, setting police officers on fire, blocking main highways, and pelting stones after local law enforcement officers sure isn’t protesting. sounds more like rioting to me.
Cherry and the rest remember, Do not try to free a people who don’t want to be free, they will hate you for it. remember you stand for the freedom of your country. do not be deterred. some in Dominica will not see what is happening to them and their country. They will remain blind until they are too old to fend for themselves and find that Social security has been destroyed too. Stand for Democracy, let the supporters of these exploiters fall for the scams of their leader.
Oh please if this is not politicaly motivated protest what is. No Government in recent memory has done more to better the living standard of Dominicans than the labour party. Know one gets everything they want all of the time. Come on people Rome was not built in one day. And yes Dominica has a long way to go but no one can denie the fact that this labour party government has done a tremendous amount of good to all dominicans and Dominica. I could not be more proud to be a Dominican than i am now since this labour party came to power. U all forget or memory has failed you, that it was Edson James and the UWP that was involved in the salse of Dominican passport. The reason why the DLP is in power today is because they know how to govern and they love all Dominicans. The election is over get over it.
It is heart breaking to see how DLP people view people in the diaspora who came home to vote for them and now are against their perverted policies. Folks like LaborOfLove, Listener, Righteous and KID ON THE BLOCK have shown how ungrateful this cabal has become.
When DLP needed their support they were prepared to kill all those who opposed then cominig in to vote but today they are calling them illegal and rediculing them for not being able to come home for a relative funeral. Wow!! How quickly we forget! Tanto-tanto my friends because he who laughs last, laugh the best.
Assertive, NOT Aggressive!
Some poles seem to be shaking; talking about a so called protest. Sorry poles it is real and shall be effective in bringing some pressure on your despots and make a positive difference in your lives. Democracy has to be preserved at all costs; and the international body has to be reminded of the abuse of fundamental rights taking place in Dominica. Like was stated it is about governance not politics and crosses party lines. Some of you need to develop some testicular fortitude to tell your party leaders that you disagree with them sometimes. It is called being truly independent.
Wishful thinking for Monday cause ‘El Hefe’ o ‘El Supremo’ is just gonna take a flight out on Sunday anyways. Nothing new, he spends more time out of the country than in it. The country broke, but they don’t care.
I wonder what ppl must be thinking about UWP supporters protesting infront of an empty un building foolishness at it’s best, sakwe sot
seriously?
u not concerned about what people must be thinking of you boy?
Christ will come back and rapture the church and you will still be there defending corruption.
whe whe whe garcon!
Since you all living in the states protest about the police killing you all …….
just a reminder to the people planning to demonstrate infront of tge the U.N….PLEASE DONT FORGET TO BLOCK THE ROADS…and make sure allu get all allu coolwash and allu bottle to send behind police…PLEASE DO NOT FORGET
Why are you advocating that people do something that you hate and condemn. YOUR HYPOCRITE.
apparently that’s the only way allu can stand up for allu rights…allu say the purpose of a demonstration is to disrupt the flow of people and vehicles..why is wen there close allu goin? Allu doh realise there is a right or wrong way to do things…they doh give allu permission to go there wen there full up of all kinda dignitaries dat can hear allu because dat would disrupt everybody and dat is against d law so they give allu those dotish a time wen nobody not there…allu doh even understand d rights allu say allu demonstrating for…
You obviously are an illiterate fool and the point went clean over your head. The point that was being made is let the duminicans in NY try to do the same nonsense that was done here in Salisbury and let’s see what the authorities in NY will do their tails. If you want to compare you have to recreate the same scene.
Totally agree. And if the response is not to your satisfaction block the gate to the building, destroy their vehicles………..and all the other stuff.
Let’s hope you ALL protest the very same way the Salisbury people did. Block Highways, Stone and pelt bottles at the Cops, set things on fire. Tell the authorities if you TOUCH ONE, YOU TOUCH ALL. Damage police and other vehicles and tell Obama come and hear and see what you ALL ARE DEMONSTRATING about. If THE ABOVE CAN’T BE ACHIVED miss Cherry your effort and your followers was in vain. You just wasted your time and others and you ALL should be charged. Then call LINNOX LINTON to command that the charges be dropped immediately.
sorry to disappoint you genius but you make no sense ;what is wrong with trying to preserve democracy? Do you even understand what is at stake here?
Are they planning to condemn the blocking of roads?
Are they planning to condemn the attack on the police?
Are they planning to protest against those who prevented people from going to work and school.
If not their protest action at the UN is pointless because they only want rights for one set and not all. Human Rights for All.
Except if they are informing the US that they are supporting terrorism in another country and could very well do the same on US soil?
Will they condemn that the blocking of the main highway was illegal?
What will they be protesting for? To allow people from preventing others to live in a peaceful manner and go about their daily lives in peace?
Will they be protesting to allow bloodshed on our island while they sit in the US? Should the US take note of that and who they are?
If the people coming from the North and South had to remove the barricades themselves, have they given any thought of what could have happened? Who is right…
Sometimes I wonder at the intelligence on Dominicans when such disgraceful and distasteful comments are made on a media page or even during personal conversation. Dominica is a democratic country and thus persons have the right to protest in spite of what government party is in power. Why are you allowing yourself to be belittled like this because of political affliciation? Stop it, grow up and get some sense. Also remember that is the same people out of Dominica that you all on your unhealthy seats on whiles they work in snow, rain, blizzard and scotching sun to send a barrel for you all because you all lovers of the country keep electing Judases who keep stealing thirty plus pieces of silver to make themselves millionaires while you lovers of Dominica become poorer by the second. Finally remember that these are the same people you all depend on to come vote you all government into office each election, yes them same people. That’s why it’s Jesus who is my sole ruler. God save D.A.
Some of the organizers should come home to protest. Then again they can’t because they are probably illegal in the US. Some can’t come home, not even fro a relative’s funeral. I hope they are ready to face the consequences when the immigration descend on the protest to round up the illegal aliens.
Dominica will welcome you.
One Love Dominicans!!!! (OLD)
Way to go ,I wish to commend the efforts of the Dominicans living in the USA and by extension in the UK who are standing with the people of Salisbury, and Dominica against the Dictatorial, Arrogant,
Greedy excuse, who are selling Dominican Passports at will , to fund their lavish lifestyles and refusing to put a penny in the treasury. We must stand up to them now before they produce more horns,to destroy the Dominican people. I believe idea of the protest in the US is already bearing fruit as we can see from some of the comments that some of the die hard supporters are so angry that the evil works of darkness done in secret is about to be placed under the microscope. This is our chance all those who are able join us on June 27th in NYC.
Labourites, comrades and friends, please rest assured that this so-called protest in front of the United Nations is nothing but a big joke. The United States have no power over the sovereignty of our blessed Island Nation. The Supreme Leader is not concerned, much less worried, about these Uneducated Wicked People supporters overseas. As any upper-level Labourite will tell you, all our projections shows that Labour will remain in power for at least the next 30 years. Labourites do not allow your hearts to be troubled, our blessed and ordained Supreme Leader can stand on his record of infrastructural development and direct investments through the Economic Citizenship Program. These so-called protesters are protesting Government’s response to an organized political coup which was brought to an end without the loss of life due to enormous restraint by the Police. The United States will applaud the great Supreme Leader. These protesters are backward indeed!
They will be demonstrating on your behalf, something that the corrupt gang dont want us to do.
that’s exactly what we call backward thinking
If the diaspora is entitled to demonstrate, why are they not entitle to vote?. Seems like it was those same diasporians that had issues with persons coming home to vote but now they want to demonstrate? what good for the goose good for the gander.
Are u making any sense ? That’s whats wrong with DA
The people in Dominica who can vote have no right to protest so we who have no right to vote according to the laws of Dominica but are Dominicans will speak out on behalf of those who when they protest are terrorized by a corrupt government
@drake stop telling untruths. The UWP and its supporters have been demonstrating non stop without permission and no attempts have been made to stop them. They block public roads at will and demand that the perpetrators not be prosecuted. I guess when the UWP protest no dog should bark as it would be considered undemocratic. It seems that free expression and the right to object is a franchise that is controlled by the UWP.
I think you need to look again…..is them same diasporas who keep coming to Dominica to vote your government into office. Wise up. You can vote them in and vote them out, you can demonstrate against them after you vote them in….why you people so scare of a man like you all yet do not fear the God who have the true power? You speak against God and sin against him yet you are afraid of a near mortal? Unless he must be satan himself.
This protest is likened to a straw fire. The one thing good about it is that we will get to see who the haters are. Especially some who hide behind masks on face book.
Guess what we are not dependent on red clinic treatment and cannot be victimized by You mercenaries of a dictatorship. So come look at our faces and if you come to close we will spit in your face. We can buy our own toilets and plywood so come see you idiot.
It is already bad that people refer to us as Dumbinicans papa bojay! Doh make it worst nuh! All of all u behind a man that hungry for power that he will do anything it takes to turn the people on the PM. Awa wi! If or when Mr. ever come in power I’m out of this place. I mean c’mon!!!!!! we all know that he and his idiotic supporters had high hopes and was convinced that they win already but c’mon! Just put all u tail in all u legs and move on! This only shows how desperate these people are for power, money, fame. Jeeeeeez!
Wow how foolish are u ? Brainwashed – look around u in Dominica there is no economic development , no industry Skeritt pocketed millions – u are a Dumb in a Can
Look here. The French had military troops along side the UN in Africa.The french soldiers were accused of unlawful sexual activities with kids,both boys and girls as old as 9 years,the UN is yet to even launch an investigation into the matter.And to add too that,right now the UN troops in the very same Africa and in Haiti are accused of doing the same thing as the French soldiers,paying to have sex with minors and anyone else that comes their way,it also includes food,cloth,medicine etc.
Exploiting the less fortunate people that they are suppose to be protecting.They,the UN is yet to take any kind of action on the matter.
And they are the people that you’re calling on to help solve a lesser situation in Dominica.Good luck too you.
She was suppose to get the in RSP job under the uwp that’s y she is the overseas protest organiser
Here we go again some smarty pants believing that they can live abroad and run things in DA, like the people of Dominica don’t know how to take care of their own affairs. Imagine your mentality (slave mentality) despite living abroad you still have the attitude that I am above you. That kind of behaviour is not good and is quite demeaning
Really? Is that the diasporans are only important when the Labor Party wants to steal the election. You argue that some Diaporans have the right to vote illegal or not yet others have no right to speak
Stop bringing them in to vote…as long as they can come to Dominica to vote they have the same if not a bigger voice than you because they get full V.I.P. treatment from paid flights to pocket change. Stop being a dan hypocrite! Stop accepting their votes.
Smh. So embarrassing to be a Dominican these days.
First of all , the timing is wrong . Why would you go to the United Nations to demonstrate when the building is closed? The secretary General ,his deputy and all the member states representatives are at their homes or out doing what they do on weekends . The media is not outside the UN on a saturday. what impact is that demonsation going to have? Unless you chose that day because you knew you didnt want it to have any impact.
WAIT!
I thought all of ALL of the diaspora were BAD and UNPATRIOTIC people whose only worth was to allow themselves to be BRIDED to come down every FIVE YEARS to SUBVERT the will of the people and to VIOLATE the laws of our country?
You mean there are actually good and conscientious, morally minded Diaspora Dominicans out there?
I AM SHOCKED!!!!
question,if coming home to vote is illegal,do they have the right to protest in the name of dominica,or is the opposition who went on a north American tour to make sure they did not come in to vote,going to capitalize on this action to gain ground,we re watching this latest development,we are bearing in mind the fact that skerrit and dominica is part of ALBA and so America has it’s subtle ways to topple governments,we are not letting of any options,we are watching,go right ahead miss pacqeutte paint dominicas new image,the police did not shoot or kill Dominicans like in the days roland john,we are also noting this.
nonsense.
And when you demonstrate, please block the road: old cars, tire,fridge, garbage. Make a bonfire and pelt the police with bricks when they come . Let’s see democracy or macqakwi at work. For it’s not political.
These uwp supporters are bunch off jokers….I wish immigration would hold all off them and question them about there status……..they out off D/ca for so many years but they want to open there mouth……you all loose election done……let’s work together to build a better D/caand stop the fighting and anger.
I hope u doing better than who u talking about. U sound
So donkey
Here’s hoping they follow the Salisbury protest model and unceremoniously block off a major US highway during their protest!
Sa mwe ka tan la nuh? Them pple doesn’t give up jah man? Life is so short
Yes go and protest in those people country, good idea
i hope they ship all you back to Dominica like how Santo Domingo sending back Haitians to Haiti! 
go and block road and light fire and throw stones at the SWAT teams too lol.
stop talking nonsense.
Citizens have a right to be concerned. The facts are very clear…if you look at Skerrit’s response to this crisis he has shown ZERO interest in showing respect and interest in a peaceful resolution. Similar to Judas, he has three times denied an opportunity to at peace…
First – He refused to meet or send a minister to meet with the people on May 11 which would have ended the protest.
Second – He promised a town hall meeting and has yet to even attempt to schedule it. Instead he sends in his goons to cause destruction.
Third – He failed to meet with the Bishop and opposition leaders yesterday.
So why shouldn’t people across the globe engage in protests to encourage the PM to sit down and take a diplomatic approach to this situation? Everyone is SAYING they want peace, but as always when it comes to taking ACTION…we find all sorts of excuses for ourselves and our elected officials.
With “Dominicans” and Haitians in the thousands now protesting at the UN regarding the stripping of citizenship from DR born citizens, the few Commonwealth of Dominica protestors (Kubulians) who show up to protest Salisbury will not get noticed. Nuff said!
Cyril Volney keep your advise for when the Laborats welcome you back to NDC. We are going there to demonstrate and carry the flag of Dominica and there is nothing you,Carbon,Skerrit Pelham,and all tied other Tonton Makout Can Do About it. Bring it on you oppressor and mercenaries of Roosevelt Skerrit.
I am convinced after reading these posts that Skerrit and the DLP are losing power!
De country is much much more divided now than it has ever been.
THERE MUST BE A DAY WHEN SKERRIT WILL NOT BE PRIME MINISTER!
at that point will we separate ourselves?
will de laborites run away from de country?
They did it before…it won’t be the first time!
One thing is for sure.
SKERRIT KNOWS HE DOESN’T HAVE DE KIND AND NUMBERS OF SUPPORT THAT HE USED TO!
skerrit doesn’t have what it takes to bring back de lost supporters.
Skerrit squandered his support!
Skerrit has been depending on de overseas voters to guarantee his victory at the polls.
So many Dominican passport holders worldwide.
if all these Iranians, malaysians etc. would come down to vote skerrit would get de win!
HE WOULD STILL BE LEFT ALONE AND ESTRANGED FROM WE ON ISLAND!
HE KNOWS LOVE DON’T LIVE HERE ANY MORE!!
WE WILL FIGHT……I AM DOMINICA..ARE YOU!!!!!
Remember that some of them who could not come to dominica for over 40 plus years and above are the ones who came back to dominica in december of last year to vote skerrit that monster on the backs
of us dominican, every household in dominica do have a family member, members in the USA, some legal and some not, some of you people are too wicked Dominica is to much a small piece of rock for all these division, I am in Grand Bay with many of my families in salsbury and other community, each and every one of us on this piece of rock do have family members residing in other community in Da, hope them police know
that, the same way cuffy william family on his father side is feom pointe mitchel, them, them man looking for a perter pay for paul civil war in dominica which will not be a good thing for Da4l9
To me all this is a pack of bull with a capital S , de UN , USA and International press have bigger fish to cook. take a look at what cooking in the international world today America has it hands full with police shooting on black men and women. And she is right to, by saying a government is in place now it time to governed we all Dominican have to understand our place in this big or little world we leaving.
Ok,The real facts…we get it,you have to earn your money for negative spin….gives us more determination!
Really? So when the UN has to deal with nations who are at war, starvation, genocide, racism, nation against nation and such like, All you find the best thing to do to bring to their attention a trivial matter of a protest (really a riot) of a single community where police as they should (actually doing their job for a change) got involved, where no one got killed and bother the UN because you think that they haven’t got better things to do or Dominica’s problems is anything worth considering like the other nations who are truly in need? LOL. I live in the country to, this blessed land and I am more scared that you foreigners going to spoil Dominica with your interference than any of the governments that might be in power.
Ms. Pacquette, who you fooling to state that it’s not political? Stupes…. give me a break! I will be watching to see the massive turn out.
Cherry and the rest of her ban and set live in a country where if you sneeze to hard as a black person you dead, She and Adelaide are the biggest mouth piece of the UWP on facebook, and she claiming its not political, so what is it then? I would like to see CNN reports ask them how did this come about for me to hear them say it was peaceful. The same city they going to march if it’s 20 people or more doing a march has to obtain a permit to march on public street. Here in Dominica you can just do as you please, you all think is Matt that would be asking questions? they readily know the laws and ask why did you all break the law, these people are either wicked or ill informed of the manufactured lies they given, and they claim to be educated, look some lost souls.
open up your eyes my Dominican. Dominica is quickly failing and falling into hopelessness.
Even if only 19 people show up it doesn’t matter you idiot. This is not a political rally with Destra or Berryessa Harmond. It is an activity that will bring some visibility to the repressive and oppressive government of corruption Skerrit. A story will be told to people who are not as ignorant as you Laborites
Guess what. They must obtain permission to hold the demonstration
@Kalinago Whether its political or not, it is something worth doing. I FULLY SUP0ORT IT.
Those who are organizing the demonstration are pagans and don’t recognize PM Skerrit as the anointed one. When the anointed one brutalized the opponent we Christians are victorious and joyful.
What a bunch of crap. The anointed one… Are you kidding me? Is anybody else reading this? What is the world is wrong with you people..
For real? Can you please explain this statement? Is this the true Lizavier4Jesus or did someone misleadingly use your name. I am shocked. Please explain the statement.
Does that make any sense to you, or you just commented just for commenting sake???
Lady, you are one sick puppy!
You are so out of touch with reality that it is just pathetic. You have your head up in the clouds and don’t even understand people’s sufferings here on earth. That is what these controlled systems does to those who do not understand what life really is about. Stop living in a fantasy world and bring yourself down to earth. We need freedom, not further oppression. That’s exactly what your religion and politics is doing to you.
No apologies
So you worship the prime minister? Anointed one? You realize you’re commuting blasphemy if you are truly a Christian right? Lol
Commiting
Elizabeth, I wish I saw this before!
You know I told you before, that you believe you are an authority on God word, however, if you believe that Skerrit is anointed, perhaps you and him are anointed by the same demon of your father the devil!
You need to look after Elizabeth; go visit with a psychiatrist to make sure you are normal, because the fart you talk assures me you have completely lost it! Sometimes we live with mental and psychological problems, and never realize that until the day we self destruct. I do believe that something is wrong with you psychologically.
Who anointed Skerrit; you?
and you seem to believe that you know everything…who are you to say that Skerrit isnt annoited? And im not saying that he is annoited either…only God knows his annoited ones and to speak ill of his annoited ones is a sin…so since you do not know whether or not Skerrit is annoited by God I would suggest you refrain from making such statements
a real pagan calling a Christian Pagan.
I think you need not use the word Christian…you know Christ? You mean, I think Skerritians. Do not let abomination fall on you and your next seven generation…never use Christ and his followers – Christians in vain. Christ can to free the captives, feed the u try, clothes the naked, bring peace and love…..not steal, cheat, lie, and oppress. Be careful not to sin against the Spirit of a God for there is no redemption. God please forgive us…Amen
The people in the diaspora must understand their responsibility towards Dominica. Please let us rule the country the way we want to.All we need from you is your acceptance of the free tickets and cash to come vote for us every 5 years. Please diasporans don’t get involved in what is happening in Dominica. The government is given the mandate to rule the people I cling Salisbury and Marigot people
like your sacarsm though
This person is a fake.
Why are you trying to impersonate me – you are the fake
we need to have a demonstration in london too
They need to protest what is also happening in the US with the TPP and TPA, which is a glo3bal take over by the elite and bankers. If these bills pass, there will be no more US or the rest of the world as it gives all of the power to the corporate elite and bankers. They try to pass off these treaties as something that is “good” for the people. NO. it is good for THEM and bad for the people. This is a power grab and it may be the last one necessary. The PM has already sold out DA and the people are going to have to participate to get it back.
Now the phrase even holds more water than before .
” I AM DOMINICA ARE YOU ”
Show the world we may be small but yet mighty .
We need to stand up for our rights as a people and citizens of the country and world by extension .
Expired TEAR GAS that’s a violation of human rights world wide .
Children and Our Elders were affected .
Ms. Pacquette you said according to DNO: “we know those are violations of UN human rights”. Which legislation would like to be amended? What charter of the UN convention was violated? And please tell me, if the matter is not a political one, then what is it? Although I support the political action taken by the people of Salisbury if it is their determination to undertake the decision they did: Disrupting the regular activities is consistent with protests; but that does not necessarily make the protest legal. I am hoping you are not suggesting that the police should just stand by and allow this to continue indefinitely. I believe the dialogue taking place is sufficient and not some farfetched UN protest.
We the diaspora are trying to shape the outcome of what happens in the country, and it is to an extent why Dominicans so reject the show off-ers. My advice is UWP should learn from their mistakes and develop a plan on how to win elections.
Business Minded- I think it is late to Lawyer up with your legal opinions Sir. Our country is heading down the tubes in a free fall and here you come with your legal non-sense.
Dominicans if you can get to NYC please make it. Your country desperately needs you now more than before.
Thank you Sue. However your assumption that I am a Sir is very presumptive and inclined towards sexism. Are you cynically suggesting that my legal non-sense could not have been written by a woman? My first research paper taught me to be careful of those types of reasoning- and yes, legal studies taught me how to reason logically and analytically, so I can look at the broad based picture, and not within a one dimensional spectrum.
While people have the right to protest, the government has a responsible to maintain civic responsibilities. How they approach the responsibility is an entirely different question.
You cannot bear the truth. When there are people who are lawless, they will surely make D/ca go down the tubes. They and their leader who is prompting them to keep protesting are the cause of it.
You are trying to be too slick for ordinary folk by slipping in that bit about political action. Why can’t people get it into their skull that it is first and foremost about the people of Salisbury getting their feeder roads fixed so they attend to their fields and try to make a living. And if you want to talk about politics it was exactly the diaspora, shipped in by Skerrit that distorted the last election. Bought votes my dear, bought votes to claim a democratic victory, just like an African potentate like Idi Amin.
A bunch of dreamers wanting to make a name for themselves… What about the rights of the children to an education (CXC exams)? And the 100s of workers trying to earn a living?
CXC has provisions for these.
I am assuming that you did obtain the necessary permission to hold your protest and that you will not be willy- nilly blocking any roads and wont be pelting molotov cocktails , bottles and stones at anyone, neither will you be trampling anybody`s rights as the Salisbury MOB did.Otherwise the forces of law and order will respond as they are mandated to do , likewise as they did in Dominica.
no police will be throwing tear gas at them!
No police will use live ammunition on dem outside de UN!
No one needs permission to stand outside de UN or the White House for that matter with a placard making a case for your grievance!
Did the police in Baltimore and Ferguson go in the black communities after the riots and protest to pull people out of their homes at dawn a month after de incident? And drag dem to court for initiating a protest?
No police will be throwing tear gas at children and elderly citizens!
No police will have to take cover behind a church presbytery!
No police will be scratching off expiration dates on tear gas canisters before terrorizing a community!
No police will carelessly, and dishonorably leave guns and ammunition behind while running for cover from stones while the police themselves armed with M16 machine guns!
you must feel well lucky to not have family nor a house in Salisbury!
U need to travel some.
This is one of the nest comments that I have read on the matter
What concerned D/cans? The saying, “As many heads there are it is as many opinion we will get.”
They do not represent every D/can worldwide, who are not all disrespectful, disobedient and rebellious. I know D/cans who are on the side of the present government. They are displeased with the protesters.
Those who support the DLP government also have their opinion. Most D/cans, wherever they reside have common sense and intelligence and cannot be deceived.
I could write the UN and inform them of my views also based on what I have read especially on DNO about the Salisbury protests, what transpired, the disrespect for authority, the PM and for the Police and their rebelliousness.
It is easy for me to get the address and email of the UN by telephoning my MP’s or MPP’s office to get it. I could also get it from other sources.
The UN will know who are behind their protests and rebelliousness. Read DNO’s articles and they will know.
“This is non-partisan, this is non political.”
Give me a break Cherry Pacquette! Dominicans won’t heed to the calls of UWP and their henchmen/women for a revolt against the government so you all are going to the UN to tarnish the image of our country. Is that what you call patriotism? You all are promoting nothing but violence in the Nature Isle. If/when there is bloodshed and violence in DA you will be safe and sound. Leave the people of DA alone!!! If/when they see it fit to get rid of the government for poor governance, they will do so willingly; don’t try to force it on them in an attempt to get Lennox “the deliverer” into office.
Well said. I want to know who they are protesting to, as the UN offices are closed on Saturday. Cherry Pacquette is sure not representing me…
hmm…so using live bullets, expired tear gas, and refusing to engage in a conversation as the PM has done is promoting PEACE
and calling for “the government of Dominica to adopt policies that promote peace, dialogue, and transparency” is advocating VIOLENCE?
Dominica must be stuck in “1984”…because you guys have “doublethink” and “newspeak” perfected!
True say my Brother.
you are so blinded by narrow minded politics that you cant even see that you are being taken for a ride, maybe until you really get dumped, or when you are old and can no longer hustle, and you turn to social security and find nothing there, Then you will begin to wonder ‘what happened ? then you will get it. then shall you cry ” too late, too late.” who will you turn to then? By then Dominicans will have lost our culture. everyone will be focused on his own survival. no one will care about a poor old person like you. you will find yourself helpless and alone in a Dominica you helped to create without knowing it, why? because you supported your party and not your country. think, Dominican, think before its too late.
I hope the US immigration department shows up at that protest and round up all the illegal Dominicans. They haven’t been home in 25 ad 30 years plus to see if Dominican doing good or bad but daily they online talking shit and encouraging the illiterate Duminicans here to do nonsense in Dominica.
lol, this is N.Y.C, not Texas… you’re basically free in New York papers or not… ask the millions of undocumented mexicans who still get education and health care…..
Obama wanted to deport all of them including others who are illegal. Some interest groups prevented him from doing so. It is not yet the end for them. They have to learn English and behave themselves.
but for how long?..do you not see what is happening to the Haitians in Dominican Republic?
That’s actually not true… There are states which actually issue specual state id’s to illigal imigrants (such as the state of Connecticut). Granted it depends on your particular circumstances and contributions to the state (whether you are earning an honest living, gave birth to kids on American soil,etc… Just sharing some information so that you don’t make any more misinformed statement…. Ignorance can be contagious, be careful…. it’s obvious that you are not in the us
For your info, the US is letting in any illegal that wants to come through Mexico.
Remember that some of them who could not come to dominica for over 40 plus years and above are the ones who came back to dominica in december of last year to vote skerrit that monster on the backs
of us dominican, every household in dominica do have a family member, members in the USA, some legal and some not, some of you people are too wicked Dominica is to much a small piece of rock for all these division, I am in Grand Bay with many of my families in salsbury and other community, each and every one of us on this piece of rock do have family members residing in other community in Da, hope them police know
that, the same way cuffy william family on his father side is feom pointe mitchel, them, them man looking for a perter pay for paul civil war in dominica which will not be a good thing for Da4l9
Ask the lady that now live in New York that left for England since 1968 and never returned to leave in Dominica but she was given a ticket and two nights at a hotel just so she could vote for those bandits. If she want I will call her name and her son will get thee embarrassment.
Immigration don’t stop people and ask for papers.yThat is not their job
More of this is needed in Dominica and wherever Dominicans reside in significant numbers. We ALL need to call for more dialogue and diplomatic ways to resolve our differences. The fact that the Prime Minister has YET to have the townhall meeting in Salisbury that he promised, and is now dodging this meeting with the Bishop and opposition members shows his lack of commitment to a speedy and responsible solution to this problem.
After you use live bullets and tear gas, what next? Come on Dominicans…if there is one thing you are good for its talking…put it to good use for a change!
The PM is not your, their puppet to order around. Your inconsideration and disrespect is showing. Cease placing pressure on the PM. He has enough to do. The meeting will take place when he is able to do so.
You all went up there where the grass is greener and to make a better life for yourselves and you family. I hope the US don’t hold that on the ones left back home that is hoping to for out there. Please do not spoil it for the fellow dominicans that are planning on going to find a better way of life with you all protest. The US does not take it likely and when they start refusing us entry be will not have any one to blame but ourselves.
thats garbage
Do not worry. With this terrorism, their telephone and Internet service could be tapped by the FBI. The US government will know all about them and what they are up to.
When they protest in such a manner, are disrespectful and refuse to obey authority and the US government and UN hear about it, they will simply ignore them. I think they are wasting their time.
Bold, put the blame where it belongs, in America we have a right to protest, and we have a president for all the people of America whether you. Vote for him or not. We have a system to apply for help if you need it,
If we don’t stand up against what is going on in DA, you and the next generation will not be able to come to America because Dominica will be a communist country.and America do not encourage communism.
in Dominica also have the right to protest .we can do so from now till kingdom come and like in America , there are laws ,rules, regulations ,governing how we enjoy that right.
Obama is heading there. You should know about the HHS Mandate and other matters. Will state more at another time. Obama is a disappointment to many people.
who’s seriously writing this crap? If you really cared, then you’d write to the dictator Skerrit. He’s the one selling our passports . This is what will cause a First World nation, to close doors to us Dominicans.
What about those diasporans that came down to make things harder for us at home in Dominica. Why are you so concerned about Dominicans who want to go to the USA; Where is your confidence in your corrupt government. If Skerrit is good for Dominica why worry about exodus.
We will protest on the injustice and the inhuman actions taken up by this GOVT against the poor people of this country.
The government has done enough for you, much more than any previous government. You are too disobedient and ungrateful.
Real facts you need a brain makeover.All previous Governments struggled to maintain the farm roads so that the vast majority of Dominicans who are farmers could get to and from their farms.Skeritt has neglected farm access roads and most have become inaccessible.That is the fact of the matter
We will protest that too but we need to make sure you stay alive so you can write here again so we prtesting in the UN to give you that chance.
You know the saying, ” when your neighbour house on fire wet yours”. We are doing that for you and the other 69999 persons in the country.
They do not need your help in any manner. Take what you consider your problems, a problem in D/ca to Our Lord Jesus Christ in prayer with respect, humility and obedience. He is the Healer and Solver of our problems. What a friend we have in Jesus, take it to the Lord in prayer.
You take it to godless people who care not about God. What they do is to encourage and institute immorality and godlessness in the entire world. How foolish are you.
You need to have a bible shoved up your ***** you hypocrite pieces mushroom.
I hope you all will block the road too. Yes, gather stones and bottles in advance to pelt at the police. If you live in the states and get your news from certain sources stop , come home and observe what and who is to blame .
None political, America police did not come and arrest us for protesting, Dominica police arrest the people of Salisbury, so there’s no need to throw rocks at America police
Try blocking the road and see how fast you getting arrested. Not Even that, if a Police ask you to stop doing what you doing, continue to do it, sure you will be arrested.
Protest if fine, but once you disobeying the law, then take what you get. You mean to tell me as a right thinking person, it s Okay to block the main road, and do not expect authorities to take action.
Look at all the protests in America, for shooting of unarmed black men. I sure, once people start blocking roads, police were involved in full riot gear. The people had the right to protest, but I guess protest does not mean disobeying laws.
You laborats are proving your ignorance day by day. Please translate ..no law no constitution can prevent me Roosevelt Skerrit from being nominated…..
I would suggest that you all would be better of protesting about what is happening to your fellow blacks all over america. The latest being in south carolina where nine black people were killed whilst worshiping at church. The perpetrator gave his reason for the shoting ‘because they were black’.
Are you serious? They should not be concerned about what is happening in their own country?
There is a fabrication and exaggeration of what is occurring. If these people have respect and patience and approach what they term as a problem and serious matter in an amicable manner rather than demanding that the government give them what they request and want and protest, they would be better off.
Let america and americans deal with their problem…. we dominicans who happen to beliving in america and who are responsible for putting skerrit back in officedeal with dominica issues!!!
Shut your beck!!!! You people sicken me!
You do not even have respect for your fellow people and cannot communicate without insults. You are a D/can. Change your ways toward your fellow people and the government. You will fare better, be happier and peaceful.
It is is a very, very sad day when people are killed because of the colour of their skin. However bad that is, it should not deter us from demonstrating about our plight in Dominica. Innocent lives could have been lost here too, regardless of skin colour.
Oh yes my friend i have always done that and this is why our government in Dominica should not be doint the same to our own black people,SO GO ON WITH YOUR IGNORANCE,THE POLICE AND ROOSEVELT SKERRIT WILL HAVE THEIR JUDGEMENT DAY.you are a bigot just like the others that continue to supoort their actions.
US has its numerous problems, political and others including crimes.
They would also be better off living a godly life of genuine worship and fervent prayer that God will bless D/ca, its residents and themselves in the US. Otherwise, all their efforts will be in vain.
They should also cease being bias against the government of Dominica, namely the PM. So much more could be stated.
Our Lord Jesus Christ is not amused and pleased with civil disobedience. St. Paul who spoke according to the inspiration of the Holy Spirit said, “Obey authority.” Let God deal with authority in His time.
They are demanding. They can achieve nothing good by their disobedient and rebellious protests.
The police did their utmost under the circumstances. They exhibited restraint amidst refusal to move and not to obstruct traffic and nationals and their stone throwing.
This is what the UN should be told; not what is based on their disobedience and rebelliousness to authority.
Know it all don’t be an …: the issue is Dominica!! Party politics has made our people so ignorant that they no longer realize when there is an injustice. Salisbury is a part of Dominica, and as such falls under the jurisdiction of whatever party is in power. Dominica is a democracy!!! Everyone has a right to vote for whoever they please, and once the ballots are in and counted, the winning party governs the whole island, they donot get to pick and chose what villages are part of Dominica and which ones are not, so no money and improvements are allotted to that village. Very disappointed in our ruling party!!!
Country girl i am very confused and baffled by your response to my post, by referring to me in a derogatory term. You then go on to state the obvious. Maybe i am missing something which is quit obvious to most.
Do you know the saying, “You cannot catch a fly with vinegar but with honey?” If only they would consider sitting down and sensibly discussing how best to inform the government about their roads, write the government, forward their concerns and patiently wait for a reply, all this would not have happened.
It is the manner in which they acted by protests.
They had no right to disobey the Police. Can one imagine that Salisbury residents throwing stones and whatever other weapons at the Police and the Police did not even touch them?
Can you not see how radical these people are?
Do not blame the government. Those who encouraged them and continue to spur them on will, one day pay for it. God has taken note and as God will always take note of our words and actions.
Love and peace to fellow Dominicans. Peace, perfect peace. Have a great day!
That was another false flag with the same MO as many of the previous.
Finally we are standing up to the dictator.I have my placards ready with all the pictures,Skerrit believes he will rule forever,this has nothing to do with party,Skerrit i supported you but what you have done to the poor people is not right and on the 27th the world will see who you truly are.The UN WILL NOT USE TEAR GAS AGAINST US.To the people of Salisbury we are with you in the struggle.The ones who support your criminal enterprise one day you all will see the true Skerrit.
Fresh water YANKEES, yes, we will be happy to attend your demonstration. Yes, we will be standing with you to show our appreciation and support for the democratic elected government of Dominica.DNO every one opinion should be heard
Ha-ha..so much atrocities happening around the world and the united Nation eh doing a thing…u think they gonna waste their time with you all
Wait..I thought they were were referring to Dominicans from the Dominican republic…. Third generation dominicans who are if Haitian descent are stripped off their citizenship… They have no country…
This is nothing more than a few UWP that’s upset. Guys election is over so get over it UWP or DLP. Nothing is going to be accomplished by protesting in front of the UN. Dominica have nothing that America wants. eg oil. And keep complaining about investment in Dominica and then object to the PM trying to bring investment. I would like you to give me the list of Dominican billionaires abroad that invested in Dominica. I just need you to name one for me and i will sign up every Dominican i know to join your protest. We as a people need to stop complaining and come together. Dominica is one of the most peaceful and relaxing places on this planet. Keep trying to turn it into a Libya and see if America will loose sleep over it. All these people complaining resides overseas and visits Dominica every blue moon but wants to dictate the policies of the country. Remember Only a fool trips on what is behind him. Stop complaining about yesterday and last year that’s behind us.
The fools who repeat tripping on the tablets,plywood, plane tickets, empty promises scrum from corruption banquet are not just fools but mules and sheep led by con men posing as care givers
I like that
“Remember Only a fool trips on what is behind him. “
they said all you could not come to vote, but now they want all you to stage protest action at the un? what a bunch of sour grapes. now all want their support? god is in control
She didn’t mention what process she has to follow b4 organizing the protest in the UN. I am sure she has to get permission.
YOU NEED TO RELAX
I if you are so concerned about Dominica why would you have given up your citizenship and adopt another one? And now you don not another person to have Dominican citizenship. I am fed up of some of you who looking for fame by creating some false group just to bring attention to yourself in the name of Dominica. Stop making the rest of the world believe Dominica is a war zone or we a fighting like pigs. As a matter of facts the only fighting happening here are the people who are power thirsty fighting to gain power. Plain and simple……………………………just like that.
If you ask me, this is just a ridiculous move which will produce absolutely no fruit for us, or if it does; bad fruits will be the harvest. I do not support all that is done by the Skerrit Government, but at the same time the people of Salisbury can’t violate the rights of others in seeking to attain their rights. While they were seeking their right to earn a living that were infringing on that same right for thousands of Dominicans. I am of the view that the government ought not to neglect them simply because they are staunched supporters of the the opposition, but at the same time this does not authorize them to use violence against ordinary citizens going about their daily activities. The educated men and women in the United States are fully aware of the principles of international human rights and know better that to support the actions of these people.
Thank you Jesus for answered prayer.. God is always on time. God will not allow us the Salisbury people to suffer.. we will have victory in Jesus name amen..
I hope they will block the street, and send stones at the police too!!!
It is all political. We’re the protestor right in their actions. Do you call attacking journalist, pelting stones after innocent people right. Give me a break. They need to start treating allu like them Haitians and send allu ###@$$ back home.
Wow,,,,just wow!! ignorance is bliss huh!
But is true! U all Linton supporters quick to call people ignorant. Tsk, Tsk, Tsk
Well done, thank you very much! These organisations have to be made aware of what is going down here.