Next Monday’s “Hike with the Clergy” event will have a few high profile figures hitting the Penville to Capuchin leg of the Waitukubuli National Trail.
Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit, Bishop of Roseau Gabriel Malzaire and Tourism Minister Ian Douglas are expected to be among hikers to be found on what’s known as Segment 13 of the trail on May 7.
Organisers say the activity will be held primarily to raise funds for a major conference of the diocesan priests of the province of Castries to be held in Dominica in January 2013.
Parish Priest of Portsmouth Father Herman Sharplis has been charged with the responsibility of coordinating the hike.
He explained that one of the aims is to promote wellness and healthy living.
“There is a lot of talk about how big people have gotten, so we see this as an opportunity to encourage our people to come out and walk more,” the Catholic priest said.
He explained further that the hike will also be an opportunity for Dominicans to discover and appreciate the island’s natural beauty.
“We need to take ownership of the trail. Why should people come from overseas and speak so highly of our trail and we don’t take advantage of it ourselves? The scenery on the trail is breathtaking and all who can, should take advantage of this opportunity,” Father Sharplis said.
DNO this caption makes no sense……
y is it u people so..?well drop a nuke on DA nuh!
Pilgrimage begin for the next election, there is now to this walk, i smell a rat with this so-called-walk
Show me your company Mr Bishop and i will tell you who you are, Religion and Politic together is a bad mixture for any country
The Almighty is watching
you must therat that you smell your self. stop being stupid and come to the walk, it will help you to discover part of your island that you did not know and to help keep us healthy. STOP BEING A BLOCK IN EVERYTHING GOOD THAT IS HAPPENING ON OUR LOVELY ISLAND, be positive and you will be happy. Give God thanks.
I had already signed up for the hike but learning that the PM and the Bishop will be there I don’t believe it is for the purpose which they stated, I not in that! And guess who is charged with the responsibility of coordinating the hike, “Father Sharplis” all of dem is de same. moi pa en dan sa
come on, is this walk for certain few or who would like to go on the walk?
why are we so negative and put our own meaning to things that look positive? you do not see in counrties where person do not have the previlages to go out and explore their own country? why do we always cry down on things that look positive? give thanks to God for the blessings in life. yes you have to talk about the wrong but please for your own blessings, try to put positive thoughts in things that are positive. when we cry on negative too much, it will stay with us.
thank God for you and the brains he put in your head
Who will be leading the way? And who will be following? < We will continue to watch…and pray!
The Bishop knows that this DLP administration is corrupt, then why is he associating himself with the leader?
There are Catholics in every political party Mr. Bishop. Will you do the same when the other parties organize a march?
I have never seen this sort of religious marriage in politics as I am seeing in Dominica today.
cuz they other political parties are not religious…duh!!!!!!!!
you want to tell me the PM cannot go on a walk with other people? Don’t block your brain
Medard’s taking a page of mamo’s book.Bishop Bogat during the -pre-1980 election campaign at saturday night service told church goers to vote freedom. All the then charismaticswhere more than pillars in the church. It was freedom time.then came the subset of freedom the eddies etc who fell out of grace with Mamo for a salary increase.
So guys this is deja vu all over again.It was the frenchjournalist, critic and novelist; jean-baptiste Alphonse karr’s epigram:
Plus ca change, plus c’est la meme chose.
hE ALSO COINED THE PHRASE UNE HEURE TROP TARD,
They should all go gambling together too!
I HOPE CRAZY T WILL BE THERE TO HOLD THE HANDS OF “THERE BOY” TO GUIDE HIM ALONG THE SPIRITUAL PATH.
OH AND BY THE WAY: I JUST LEFT TEH CHURCH: I WILL PRAY AT MY HOME
The Man has just introduced Casino Gambling to Dominica and the Bishop rewards him by gracing him with his presence on a Hike?
You see why fewer people put less money in the church collection? You will now have to do many more of these hikes to raise funds for your church.
From time gone by, we have been hearing of the phrase, ‘Show me your company and we’ll know who you are.’ Does it apply at all times?
A match in Roseau against increased crime and violence, with several ‘high Profile’ people, including the PM and Bishop walking together, resulted in what? More and more crimes.
Advocacy against corrupt practices, decline in spiritual, moral, ethical velues, bad governance, has been badly lacking.
But in the scheme of things, the people of Dominica will hear and see all kinds of psychological ploys. The serious issues of national import that affect people’s lives, that the congregations and wider public should know about, are not being told. Corrupt practices are plenty and not forcefully condemned.
To appear not to be on the side of the exploited and victimized or the powerless, to give vent to speculations of a brotherhood among those who wield political and economic power, is worrying for any nation.
Why is the silence of the churches hierarchy so loud on the recent issues of slot casino gambling that would certainly negatively affect the youth. The same youth who they claim to be instructing and directing on a righteous path.
But who told us that slot casino gambling is not gambling, but a game? Who cut the ribbon? Who is defending that Slot Casino gambling now being operated at Krazy Kokonuts?
Playing on the people’s minds. It is the disregard for the good teachings of Christ and the practice of those good teachings in our everyday lives that must be seriously tackled. Do the flocks have any trusted shepards?
Thank you. You took the words right out of my mouth. Now let’s see if they fall on deaf ears?
What about high pr4ofile figurs like Evangelist Peter R Augustine, Pastor Bill Daniel, Police Cheif Carrette and the likes? Are they not part of that profile? Why are they missing?
They don’t want to get mugged or worse raped.
all Dominicans are invited i was on the radios why you did not get a form instead of being so negative. come to the walk I sure you have not done it yet.
I am trying to figure out the purpose of this hike – what is it in aid of? Is it to raise funds for the church rehabilitation? What is the purpose?
This seems like a purely PR stunt – not sure who the beneficiary of the press gained will be but it just seems like a total waste of time.
If the powers that be want to get out and burn some steam let them do it in private
Please take u’ll time to read and understand before u blog. Geeeeees man!
God be with you. stop saying things that are not what it is. Remember God is watching ALL of us and ONLY he knows our intensions no matter who others think, say or do. He is our ONLY judge.
A picture tell a thousand words…LEts wait for the PICTURE!!
Those who are studying the scripture well will know this is just a sneak peek of the church and state coming together. The Roman Catholic Church must persecute the true believers and as such they need the support of the Government for them to implement their plans. Believers do not take this as lightly as it sounds, get on your knees and pray earnestly. The end time is nearer than you beleive.
Birds of a feather……. Yeah! that’s cool.
hahaha…nice!
This is wonderful hike I did it before, glad to know the PM and bishop are part of this, hope people come out and support. I will be doing segment 5 with tourism, come hike with us. Dominicans are getting to fat, we need to look healthy and slim. Toooooo much junk food.
Krazy-T told the World that the Bishop was THEIR BOY, So no suprise there.
Politicians and priests walking together? I keeping my distance boy!!!
and allu expect church to talk on the issues in dominica
MAN BETTER HIKE WITH STEEL UNDERWEAR…
I totally agree with you, becuase they may get intrigued by the scenery and GOD knows what else. So it’s better to take precaution.
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Mr. Douglas am happy that you are attempting the 4 hour hike, I just hope that you are fit enough for it.
I hope there is not a hidden agenda.
Is this really the purpose?
Is it a Catholic thing?
If it is -Why?
I am ot convinced that the purpose stated is true.
You all people are so sick. When other groups go on Hike why you all don’t make those comments. Its ashame, small minds.