Smeared with some kind of oil, three of the four “lions” gracing the entrance to the new Dominica/China Bridge show signs of having been clearly vandalized.
The statues have been the subject of controversy, with many comments made in response to a Dominica News Online story showing that some people are not happy with what they see as Chinese symbols being placed on a Dominican bridge.
While that democratic right to express dissatisfaction with something people are unhappy about cannot be questioned, the authorities say the vandals who defaced the “lions” have gone too far.
The police say such acts fall under the malicious destruction of property act, and someone found guilty of such an offence could be fined up to EC$3,000.
The results from a Dominica News Online poll, in which 628 voters participated, showed that a majority of readers believe the “lions” should not have been placed on the newly opened bridge in Roseau.
The results show that 62 percent – that’s 389 voters – believe the statues should not have been placed on the bridge while 38 percent – 239 voters, are happy to see them there.
The poll asked whether the authorities should have placed the statues on the bridge.
Please note, however, that DNO polls are not scientific.
According Wikipedia, Chinese guardian lions, known as Shishi or Imperial guardian lion are a common representation of the lion in pre-modern China.
They have traditionally stood in front of Chinese Imperial palaces, Imperial tombs, government offices, temples, and the homes of government officials and the wealthy, from the Han Dynasty (206 BC-AD 220), and were believed to have powerful mythic protective benefits.
The bridge, named the Dominica/China Friendship Bridge, was opened on February 1.
The 70-metre bridge was constructed over a 17-month period to the tune of EC$8-million provided by mainland China.
thank for the people of china u done great
dem foo dogs should get up in de middle of de night and go and look for those people that dirty them, and put some concrete on them..ha ha ha! ha ha ha!
Some of u here….all you internet savvy people always on the net, just go dere and see what these lions or foo dogs stand for instead of talking all dat nonsense
As usual dominicans doh like to see tings clean they go and dirty dem things, talking all their majie….SMH!
just imagine that more people are commenting about 4 inanimate statues than of the recent brutal beatings, robberies and even rape of tourists in dominica.
People you are taking a wrong road indeed.
so what you’re trying to say is that not having respect for the Chinese, is not much of an offense because it seems to you they do not do much for this country. it was total disrespect for another country and their beliefs which to me and most of the people commenting is a greater offense than violence.to prove my point what if some Chinese burn Dominica’s flag, but i guess it is an inanimate object so it should not matter. it seems thats what you think
I have not seen a Chinese use that bridge since the statues placed on it and I wonder why. These statues are normally placed on Tombs and temples. Not on bridges.
retard you know nothing of those statues I have seen them in restaurants in FLORIDA SO SHUT UP
wHAT A BIG FUSS OVER A LION,most parts of the world have chinese symbols; I think it’s just to say they are the ones who built that bridge.
in their own culture, these dogs are normally places on Tombs and Temples not bridges. Go to Google earth and take a tour, a live tour of china and Trust me the dogs are not on their bridges. So why must they put it on ours?
Ever thought of that Part?
It seems some guys never know there is a lion on top of the National Emblem of the Commonwealth of Dominica! You never know lion is symbol of many countries! Do you want to remove the lion from our national emblem, you stupid guys? You are vandalizing our country! You are hurting the feelings of the Dominican people! God damn you!
it is a symbol to keep away evil spirits
these dont look like lion to me
@ Time will tell
They are too conspicuous and too much of them. They are ugly.
This whole issue regarding these statues says a lot about us as a people, Dominicans, in terms of our thinking and mentality especially when it comes to religion,superstition and our understanding regarding a different culture than ours.What irritates us can revel a lot about us.It also says that we as a people are not willing to give up or abandon certain beliefs regardless what or even willing to spend time examining some of the things we believe as a Dominicans.What is also interesting is although some of us have migrated to other Countries we still hold on to certain beliefs which was inherited from our land of birth Dominica.
I am not denying anyone the right to have their own belief.What i am worried about is the collective thinking because this collective thinking can say a lot about us as Dominicans especially to the outside world.
Why is it when certain things cannot be understood as in the case of the statues that religious beliefs, blame and tradition beliefs dominate the reasoning process in trying to understand or make sense of what the statue mean or suggest,is this the way to find out the true essence of things that are not understood.We talk about wanting to have progressive thinking in Dominica, is that the way to progressive thinking.
Symbols and structures have always been used all through out history by ancient peoples and civilizations to tell us something they understood,perfect example the Pyramids,look at what is now being reveled by the Mayan calendar and so the statues of the Lions or foo dogs is no different.If only we look into Chinese history, and culture we would understand the usage of foo dogs and how they are being used and what they represent.
The one thing that got my attention regarding the
statue is the geometrical object which the claws are holding down this object represents something of sacred geometry and have a very significant meaning no wonder the foo dogs were used to represent guardians to important building and temples, this same statue can be found at the entrance of the forbidden city.This particular geometrical object is not of origin to China
but can be also found in other parts of the world,it is called a torus or vector equilibrium,a model of a field of energy in which all forces are in equilibrium a representation of sacred geometry. Let us not carried away by ignorance, let reason be the natural order of truth Prejudices are what fools use for reason.
have you done enough research to speak like an intelectual. however the word spells! Listen to yourself Forbidden City! its it implies that Dominica is a forbidden city of china?
Do you know the Chinese word for Budda? its FO
Do you know what the sphere represent. The Earth
The angry devilish face is meant to keep away evil!
now. to Whom to we look for Spritual Protection? its the Great I am, the Almighty God. Right?
So why force the chinese culture down our throat. we may love what the chinese doing via the PM.
Praise to the PM for this great iniative but we do not like the arrogance and kind of “I am under your feet” vibration that this statue is projecting. its provoking us the many Christians,
And what gift. is it really a gift. so why did I hear the PM say it cost us Millions?
first of all you talk to the guy about him trying to be smart. yet you try it yourself and spell it’s like it. what are you talking about the Chinese forcing culture they never go up to people’s house and tell anyone anything like most of the Yahweh people in our country so i do not see why you said they pushing thing down people throat. the point in the matter is it is a sign of disrespect to do something like that
@ Gary
This is too much! Those replica of huge lions should not have been placed on the bridge. Understand people’s feelings. God protects; not lions.
Stand up people. We seem to replace on imperial power with another. First Great Britain then America, sorry i forgot Russia with the help of Cuba, now we are being colonized by China. Rosie Douglas took their money but never allow them to run our country.
What wrong with Dominicans nah? All you for real?
Boi look nonsence in this country!!!!!!!
A :ion on a bridge that making all you behave so
its not a lion! Cést yon FOO dog. A mad Dog
stupid dominicans
@ hmmm
Who are you calling stupid? It takes one to know one. Join the club!
Which one is it? Is it a Lion or is it a Foo Dog.. Help,I want to cross the bridge!!!
Dominica needs JESUS. DOMINICA NEEDS JESUS. Lets go back to claiming Dominica for Jesus. We do not need mythical powers of Lions people. We need Jesus, HIS LOVE, HIS WORD, HIS PROVISION , HIS FAVOR, HIS POWER.LETS GO BACK TO CALVARY…… DOMINICA NEEDS JESUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ok then !! stfr
@ what is going on?
Something is surely wrong!
He is our King, our Healer, the Saviour of the world. Caste all your cares on Him for He cares for you…
doe worry is not their mother own.neither none of you own.who ever dat do will pay.and the person better watch out because we will send dem chinese behind for a good butt wupping for all their hard work.i cannot believe this god has given us freeness from the chinese and we should great ful for their help.not acting like little kids and throwing oil on a lion.that person should get some oil thrown on them.
Let us just make it our own. The French gave the United States a gift in the form of the Statue of Liberty, did the Americans see it as France imposing on them, or did they take that Statue and turn it into a National Symbol for hope?
is the bridge a tomb or temple? is roseau a forbidden city?
Dominica is dominica china is china we are not chinese so i say let the lion go back to china thats where they belong. they cannot impose china simbol on us
PAAAPAAAMETOOOO—what is DA coming tooo.
Why I YAAAAAHHHH IIIII –ehbeh look it!
whoever did it and supports it, it is bad enough that u vandalizing something that was placed as a beneficery towards us here in Dominica. they placed a good thing here for us to use (the bridge) and here it goes.. shame on ya’ll… and simple thing like that cause corruption and we stay so blind to that
yes china is on an imperalist escapade
if people didn’t say that the bridge was open, i won’t even pass on it. if people didn’t say that there were lions on the bridge, i won’t have even noticed it.
my point is, things that we say causes other people to act.
in my opinion… the chinese has agreed to help dominica. and eventhough they themselves has been brutalized by natual disasters, they still continue to lend a hand. they were the working force behind building of roseau’s bridge #3, just as we dominicans wanted it. they built a grand stadium, just as we wanted it. so now, they built bridge #4, and decided to decorate it with ornaments from their home country, and we are furious. yet the same furious persons still uses bridge #4.
don’t get me wrong, i would’ve love to see the dogs on 1 side and parrots on the other but the fact of the matter, is not our money that is being used to build it, it is a gift to us.
i personally would like to see the persons who commited such an act be forced to do comunity service. maybe ensure that the market and enviroment is maintained cleaned for years (and yes, that includs shining the faces of the lions every single day)
pitty, i was gonna take a pic there and put as my display pic
Come on Dominicans; can’t u all see the underline message. The lions symbolizes China’s presence in Dominica. I wonder if the Chineses consulted the government before they installed these lions. Why wasn’t our national bird the “Sesserou” displayed on the bridge instead of having some lions that have nothing in common with us? It is a matter of identification. And nothing more.
LMAO!!!!!this is so funny.. Dominican making such a big fuss over a statue or whatever you want to call it on a bridge saying it evil..Pleaseee!!!
The amount of soucouyant and lagabless excuse my spelling that is in Dominica doing each bad that’s what needs to be talked about and demolished. Some Dominicans just need to get out of the ignorant realm that they are living in. peesh
From the sentiments here it is clear that the posters here know exactly who did this vandalism. If so then why don’t they just take the perpetrators to the courts. Staying on this board and making noise will not solve the problem. Arrest them and take them to court.
Dominica has a very effective and fair judicial system which will ensure that the punishment suits the crime.
almost everyday i see them
just paint it black…lol @ ppl saying it is evil..you ppl need to travel and read books instead of sitting in front a computer and getting fat.. Then crying how it hard but you fat like a damn cow OMG how Da woman so obese and tings hard so?
@ snowie
What is your size? Are you skinny? Have respect. You do not the people and you make such ignorant and uneducated statements. Smarten up and learn respect!
What boy,dey deface the lions! Boy, I was well planning on climbing on dat and taking pictures like people do in Trafalgar Square in London!
me too…that’s such a shame eh…
.I am very suspicious of DNO so-called poll. Calling for change after a decision has been made. I do not support any particular political party, but have to asked that we canvass the minister for project managing the construction of the bridge to find out without DNO help..HOW WAS THE DECISION TO PLACE FOO DOGS AT THE BRIDGE REACHED
WE NEED THE FACTS.
GOD FORBID DA IS FLATTENED BY A HURRICANE TOMORROW….ARE WE SERIOUSLY GOING TO REFUSED HELP FROM THE CHINESE BECAUSE THEY ARE BUDDHIST, COMMUNIST OR BECAUSE THE DONATED MEDICAL PRODUCTS AND BAGS OF RICE SAYS MADE IN CHINA ?????????
I REALLY FEAR FOR DA, NO WONDER THE YOUNG AND INTELLIGENT PEOPLE MIGRATE TO OTHER COUNTRIES INCLUDING CHINA.
DOMNICHEN ZOR TO INIOWAN( excuse my spelling)
This is just a shame!!! U mean 4 dogs/lion on a bridge causing all that stress and argument!!Is not their fault they dont know what development is!!! We will always stay backwards and other caribbean countries will always look down on us!!
What i dont understand we visit other places and boast how developed the countries are and complain about Dominica underdevelopment.. Now that we are finally seeing some development in the country we don’t know how to appreciate it..
What will please us Dominicans? We need to stop acting like a bunch of illiterates and be more appreciative!!! Open y’all mind to the outside world!!!
why does the politicans have to LIE to us in our faces. the so called LIONS on the bridge are not I repeat are not LIONS. they are FOO DOGS. google foo dogs n u will see them for yourselves. there r pics of the foo dogs.
Who cares foo dog/lions who cares. They are not gonna bite you. You do know they are just statues right.
China believe is using animal bones as meds, but that’s just their beliefs, to me they are weird but if the wanna give us a stadium, a road to possi, a bridge with foo dogs, I would say Thanks you very much, because if the citizen of china knew their govt was doing all these things for ungrateful Dominica, there would be a riot.
Do you know that that some places in china are dirt poor, no bridge, no nothing, people live in tents.
It’s like a father, fathering another child and abandoning his own.
make use of the roseau river and pump river water into four beautiful water fountains.
Water fountains. Make use of the River. Four Beautiful fountains.
No Budda statue.
I agree! We can even do the same in the Stadium. Like Barbadosthey have a beach setting in the party stand of the Queen Park Oval during cricket and other sporting events. The river is right there.
exactly!
Okayyy.. So i googled “foo dog” and this is what it read…
“The animal is almost always shown with its paw on a sphere standing guard over the entrance to temples and tombs; thus discouraging evil spirits and wrong doers from entering, and maintaining peace and tranquility within the sanctuary.”
People generally want to use the internet for bad and instead of researching something before commenting the join the bandwagon of people who dont have anything better to do than critize.
@ MR
If you are a Christian and I think you are, you should know that God and God alone protects. No one and nothing else has that power. Everything else is also redundant.
People, watch watch you saying. By our very words we are inciting lawlessness, violence and hatred. We are creating a generation of miscreants.
People, God not sleeping. God not checking if you Red or blue. He is checking you thought, word and deeds. These violent words, these constant barrage of name-calling, this negativity is now hitting back at us.
It’s time to stop folks. Bring back some positive thought, words and actions. If we don’t we are going to end up like Haiti – blighted.
Make a choice people. Life is bigger than Labour and UWP.
everybody’s assuming vandalism but has anybody questioned whether the foo dog/lion did this to his/her self? i believe that the foo dog/lion urinated on its self because it is stuck to slab of concrete and is unable to go to a washroom…the rest of the foo animals will do the same shortly just wait and see.
Good one. Just now them things going to start walking around as more “prayers” are offered to them.
DNO I really wish you spend a bit of time questioning the government about the discussions that led to the placement of the FOO DOGS.
We all having a go at each other, but the government has said nothing. You have conducted a so-called poll, but have done no investigative work of your own in determining the truth… which lead me to believe that this is somewhat deliberate.
Have you tried questioning any of the ministers to obtain a view point of the government????
Who decided on FOO DOGS, the Chinese or the Government?
Who is that important nuh?
I agree that we can get something as esthetic without a religious significance. Before you know it them creatures chasing ppl around Roseau lol. How we so sure that “oil” was not part of one of the buddhist rituals? Man, we don’t even know what is going on in Rivernica anymore.
Do not blame DNO for this. The DA government should not have these lions/dogs to be placed on the bridge. It is the PM’s or minister’s duty to speak to the people about it. Up to now they have keep their mouths shut. The people should lobby the government for this answer. Do not wait for the Media to do so.
I am so embarrassed, lost for words… wow!! that is why the other islands will say we backwards, we burn down garbage bins that are there to keep our country clean, and now we vandalize statues also there in a way to beautify the city (regardless of political affiliation)..I am indeed ashame…
my dear, talk shows again!!!!Q95 PROMOTING IT.BECAUSE OF THE HATRED THEY HAVE FOR THE GOVERNMENT THEY WILL CONDONE& PROMOTE ALL THOSE WICKEDNESS THERE!!!!!
In Dominica we boast of 365 rivers and one of these rivers is the Roseau River, cascading beautifully below the three bridges.
The Rosalie Bay Resort made good use of the Rosalie river by pumping the river directly into its pool. The Roseau River on the other had is just flowing into the sea on a daily basis.
It would have been such a welcome beautiful sight if someone had the foresight to pump the Roseau river to create four beautiful fountains.
That simple aesthetic would transform the town of Roseau and remind visitors and Dominicans alike of the precious natural resource we boast of and which many countries fight over.
The Lions are very aggressive looking and offensive to the market vendors and farmers. Even from inside KFC they look devilish.
The water fountains on the other had would remind the farmers of how lucky they are to be farmers in Dominica and from KFC looking out we would feel proud to be a Dominican. Not to mention the many people who would want to pose by the fountains to take photos.
This debate is long and lengthy and the PM should have thought of the implications and religious meaning of this symbol of the bridge.
If the PM wants us to think of the lion of the passport. Then he should have put the exact statue of the lion on the passport. If he wants us to think of the lion of Judah then it should be the statue should mirror the lion of Judah
We look to God for protection not Budah. Actually the word Fo is the Chinese word for Budah.
The ball under the foot of the Fo “Budah dog” actually represent the earth. I plead to all of us Dominicans to cease from using this bridge as a sign of protest against the dogs.
We want them removed because we are a Jehovah, Yahweh, Jesus nation and not a Buddist one. We are not a colony of china. And this symbol of the Fo “Buddah”dog puts a stamp on us Dominicans that we are a colony.
Thanks for reading.
lie, lie, lie (we are what? jehovah,yahweh,jesus,nation????? all you think all you can fool jesus HYPOCRITE!!!!! BY ALL YOU NICE WORDS!if they hah put a naked woman or a man with his pants half way down his bot all you like it!!!!!
Rubbish!
@ Water
Great points! Pertaining to those lions/dogs the DA government should have conducted a survey about this. China built the bridge and so they think that they have the right to place those huge, ugly replicas on the bridge. To them they may be beautiful and protective but not to those who believe in God and worship Him as also our Protector.
In Dominica we boast of 365 rivers and one of these rivers is the Roseau River, cascading beautifully below the three bridges.
The Rosalie Bay Resort made good use of the Rosalie river by pumping the river directly into its pool. The Roseau River on the other had is just flowing into the sea on a daily basis.
It would have been such a welcome beautiful sight if someone had the foresight to pump the Roseau river to create four beautiful fountains.
That simple aesthetic would transform the town of Roseau and remind visitors and Dominicans alike of the precious natural resource we boast of and which many countries fight over.
The Lions are very aggressive looking and offensive to the market vendors and farmers. Even from inside KFC they look devilish.
The water fountains on the other had would remind the farmers of how lucky they are to be farmers in Dominica and from KFC looking out we would feel proud to be a Dominican. Not to mention the many people who would want to pose by the fountains to take photos.
This debate is long and lengthy and the PM should have thought of the implications and religious meaning of this symbol of the bridge.
If the PM wants us to think of the lion of the passport. Then he should have put the exact statue of the lion on the passport. If he wants us to think of the lion of Judah then it should be the statue should mirror the lion of Judah
We look to God for protection not Budah. Actually the word Fo is the Chinese word for Budah.
The ball under the foot of the Fo “Budah dog” actually represent the earth. I plead to all of us Dominicans to cease from using this bridge as a sign of protest against the dogs.
We want them removed because we are a Jehovah, Yahweh, Jesus nation and not a Buddist one. We are not a colony of china. And this symbol of the Fo “Buddah”dog puts a stamp on us Dominicans that we are a colony.
Thanks for reading.
You started off so well but then you messed it up. Stupid, petty, vindictive, short-sighted, counter-productive, a huge individual faux pas. These are some of the words that could be used to describe this latest act of vandalism.
I do not agree that the lions should occupy both ends of the bridge: in an effort to show some level of gratitude to the Chinese, I can understand them wanting to have symbol of their culture reflected thereon, but in the same breath, Dominica needs to be there too. So why not have the two lions on one end of the bridge and at the other end, two things Dominican, e.g. two parrots or crapauds. Is this not more plausible a response?
Now I hope you are not implying that any one with a “non-Jehova, Christian” religious outlook should be refused the right to display his/her symbols?
I could disagree more!!!
See religion is responsible for most of the world problems, and you just pointed it out. You look at some statues and interpret it as aggressive etc, but I guess thats what art is all about, so you are ready to start a war because of some statues. I understand y’all don’t know better.
Waterfountain, you Dominican don’t know what the hell you want. There was a water fountain on bay front but y’all didnt like it. Confused!
was it at a river mouth? the water fountain on bayfront?
http://fudogblog.wordpress.com/2009/03/14/fu-dog-ball-fu-dog-cub-flower-of-life-milk-paw/
and to all those acting so patriotic about national symbols take a look at our coat of arms and tell me what is sitting at the top. I’m guessing you didn’t notice the lion standing there? Shows how patriotic you really are…..
there is a lion on our Coat of Arm ,not a Foo Dog.
They are lions gosh
Ok I agree. You are right so the lion on the brigde should mirror the Lion the the passport.
How smart does this one sound?
the Fo dog is the problem dere
Dominicans really need to be educated..i cant believe that placing lions at the entrance of a bridge is creating so much stress. how does that affect you and your daily lives. I am beggining to feel ashame being a Dominican. I cant believe it…
Its not a lion. its a Foo Dog. a Buddha Dog in Chinese language
thanks for the correction. you must be a very good editor.
Change your passport. Let them ppl free up and talk about the Foo Dogs. It may not affect you but it affects them. Maybe when you open your door one morning and a foo dog greets you you’ll join. But in the mean, you can take a loan and buy a new passport if a trivial, funny thing like that makes you ashamed to be Dominican. You sensitive like Ambassador A. lol.
Dominica all the time.
http://islandbeerclub.com/foodog.htm
Campaign to stop using this bridge. when we use this bridge we are saying that we believe in these budist dogs for protection.
remove dogs and we will use bridge
you are free not to use the bridge but please do not try to convince others of your “stupidity masked as wisdom”!!!
read the link and you will not be fooled
“Sisserou Link” should be ashamed of themself for the statement made that it is right to show disapproval. for sure you must be a young child without a fully developed mind to make such a statement. so you’re saying it is right to go around defacing public property? why dont you encourage the young men throwing their life away on drugs, theft, crime and torment to go to school to learn how to engineer structures like these so they can put 4 parrots to complete the project.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/barackobama/9083333/Barack-Obama-tells-Xi-Jinping-China-must-improve-its-human-rights-record.html
People have differences but can work together for the greater good.
The bridge is their for Dominicans. My opinion is, allow those idiots to do with it as they please. I just hope that when they destroy the foo dogs that they also destroy the bridge with it. Then they can go back and sit down in there hours of traffic in the sweltering 4pm sun. Is just the same way they said the stadium wasn’t theirs, it was the government’s. Now look we hosting international games and has what is arguably the best stadium in the west indies. Even with some people’s best efforts to destroy parts of the stadium. Dominica cannot afford to build itself, money has to come from somewhere. If Dominicans want to destroy what is given to them or provided for them, then feel free! Then blame yourselves for the country staying behind. Do not say governments on Dominica don’t work or try to make things better
One thing eh, Dominicans really ignorant and backwards eh. Honestly i see nothing wrong with the lions. the beautify the bridge. According to Raymond Blackmore, Lions are a symbol of strength and courage. I see nothing wrong in putting them on the bridge.
If it were a dragon then i would think twice but a lion ? i mean come on people. I would make the vandalizers scrub the lions clean with a toothbrush and then i would send them jail. Thats nonsense right about now. The same way they burn the rubbish bin, they might all burn the bridge as well.
The bridge was a gift from China. An eight million dollar gift!!!!! If somebody give me a gift worth so much. Why on God’s green earth do i not want to them to sign it?!!!!! That is those pple’s signature!!!! Come on Dominican, whether you a blue, red, yellow or green. Give Jack his jacket and Jacqueline her lipstick!! Be fair!
Why so much debate about a couple of statues??? They are simply symbols of friendship and protection. A kind of Feng Shui, conferring a blessing on travellers. It would have been an insult to Dominicans to leave the bridge unprotected. A different culture, that is all.
There is nothing sinister about it – don’t be so paranoid. Mind you, this is an island where many people still believe in witches, obeah and zombies, so it doesn’t surprise me.
And, DNO should not be printing the comments calling for destruction of the lions – and there have been a few. Whether or not it is someone’s opinion, it is inciting criminal damage.
There are many issues on this island at the moment more worthy of our attention and action.
TOTALLY AGREE…..I am very suspicious of DNO so-called poll. Calling for change after a decision has been made. I do not support any particular political party, but have to asked that we canvass the minister for project managing the construction of the bridge to find out without DNO help..HOW WAS THE DECISION TO PLACE FOO DOGS AT THE BRIDGE REACHED
WE NEED THE FACTS.
GOD FORBID DA IS FLATTENED BY A HURRICANE TOMORROW….ARE WE SERIOUSLY GOING TO REFUSED HELP FROM THE CHINESE BECAUSE THEY ARE BUDDHIST, COMMUNIST OR BECAUSE THE DONATED MEDICAL PRODUCTS AND BAGS OF RICE SAYS MADE IN CHINA ?????????
I REALLY FEAR FOR DA, NO WONDER THE YOUNG AND INTELLIGENT PEOPLE MIGRATE TO OTHER COUNTRIES INCLUDING CHINA.
People look at your coat of arms… tell me whats on the TOP!! of it. The same Lion you all are crying down…Stop being foolish. Think before you all talk.. Peace out..
look some ugly dogs at the entrance of the town
Dominicans too foolish! What for them to make a big deal about they not doing it. You mean to tell me the whole country upside down because of four stones on a bridge?? Stuuuuupes. Give me a break. Just the other day a woman was set free after murdering her two innocent daughters and nobody said anything. People continued their lives like it was nothing but now they ranting about four stones on a bridge. Really? Today I am ahsamed to be called a Dominican! Heaven help us! Jah!!
It’s an eye sore, counter-productive,
A distraction, the Chinese should be humble,
The enablers who persuaded them should be more sophisticated and discourage it,
What if they want to put a huge mural of Mao Se Tung on the stadium?
Will the enablers blindly accept just to fit in?
Is this in the illusive MOU?
The people are crying outrage. It’s a cultural mistake. DWWWWONNNNGG !!
Many people may not understandt but this lions statues represent something.
Why not 2 lions and 2 national birds? Dominica don’t sell out nobody gives anything for nothing. The Chinese come they do stuff but it’s not out of the goodness of their heart it’s because they want something in return (that something might be our country)don’t become second-class citizens in your own country, THEY SHOULD HAVE PUT FOUR NATIONAL PARROTS ON THE BRIDGE, and a plaque to commemorate that it was a gift.
Dominicans need to be left alone in their jungle.No roads and no infrastructure. Let us see them cry and see who will come to their help.
This is disgustin behaviour, and no one should be proud.
Dominica need china, becuse riht now the whole world includin America, Australia, and Europe need china. The chinese are not our enemies, they did not enslave us, it was America who enslaved us,and Europe not China. The Chinese are our brothers and sisters.
chinese are only chinese brothers and sisters
and i say AMEN AMEN TO THAT STOP BITTING THE HANDS THAT FEEDS YOU!!!!!!
I just love it
First, the law needs to change. We need tougher laws in the country. I would have these criminals beaten 30 lashes each and have them break stones by the bay. Those stone can be shipped out. That is money coming into the country.
Vandalism is a malicious act and may reflect personal ill will, although the perpetrators need not know their victim to commit vandalism. The recklessness of the act imputes both intent and malice. Vandalism conviction should result in serious penalties that include prison 16mths and large fines/property damage.
What a Damn Shame! I didn’t realize that all these dumb people could use computers to write comment.
Sometimes i feel like Dominicans takes stuff to seriously, and we are talking about Roseau people, acting Country, like the 4 lions Statues all attack us.
Chinese dogs, Lions who the hell cares, they just made commute easier for your lazy axx. You all need to apologize to the Chinese and Say Thank you so much. Look around dominica see the improvement they have made in your lives.
Some Dominicans are so foolish, Be Grateful you ungrateful bastards.
hummmmm
The people who call themselves patriots and claim that they are fighting on behalf of we the honorable Dominicans are proving once again that they have nothing good to offer Dominica. And the people who support them are just the same.
We are starting a trend where we destroy everything that we are not in favor of. Think of the implications of your actions. Tends have a way of continuing. Think of what it means for Dominica in the long run. You may not like the party in power now, nor some of the decisions that they are making but what is going to happen when, or if, your party gets into power. This does not look good for Dominica. And the people who are asking for the so called revolution, you might just get your wish. Hope you and your loved ones survive it.
It is all well and good for some of us to beat our chest and talk about integrity, good governance and so on, quote Malcolm X, Martin Luther King and other great leaders who stood for something but when the time comes to lead by example we are a very poor example. I mean if you are going to call me a thief you don’t do that by being a thief yourself. You all are just showing Dominicans why they should not follow you all. Your actions can not and will not help Dominica. Instead it will only lead to chaos and destruction to Dominica, the country you claim you love. Is that what you want? This is the reality of the path you are taking.
them foo dogs scarey but them Chinese give all u a gift be happy they put there mark who dont want it dont pass on it or stay far from it
…To all those who say, “It’s NOT Dominica’s money that put those Foo Dogs there”….Mark my word, “It’s Dominican TAX PAYERS MONEY” that will be used to clean the mess off of them!
this is the work of uwp supporters and if they are saying they love da they should tell their supporters stop doing does things its all of us that getting affected.
I know the Chinese have the tech to just take their darn bridge and put it on another island where it will be appreciated.
Dominicans will never learn with the kind of political ignorance delivered on the media everyday…Mic and Rosie RIP..
If things are a bit bad financially with me and a friend gives me a $5.00 should he force me to wear a white shirt instead of a black one that I want to wear? If that is the case then really I am a poor Beggar at the mercy of he/she who gives me the money.
In Foreign relations the giving country do have to appreciate and respect the culture of the receiving country. However, people must find other ways to vent their dissatisfaction. But what if the culprit repeated the words, “No Law, not even the Constitution could prevent him from……”
Most Dominicans were never aware and surprised that “FOO Dogs”, Chinese symbols, would be placed at either ends of that bridge. Cultural symbols are important and do say something. The Chinese know that too well. Dominicans must not enslave themselves to any country for a bridge, a rehabilitated road or financial assistance.
Where are the symbols of Japan, EU, UK, USA, Cuba etc. on projects they have helped us with? Hundreds of students have graduated from Cuban universities, thereby developing our human resource. That’s worth tens if not hundreds of millions of dollars. Did the Cuban Govt. erect any of their cultural symbols on us?
Frankly, our Govt. should have been more sensitive. They could at least explain and convince the Chinese to do otherwise. We lament about cultural penetration from the West and rightly so. Excessive TV viewing, with many programmes from the US, has changed our attitudes significantly. Even those in High Office seem not to understand Mental enslavement, the purpose of imposing foreign cultures on a people. What happens when you put BUTTER around a cat’s mouth or on its paws? Are we being treated as beggars who are no choosers?
Butter on Cats paws, I wish everyone commenting on DNO could stop and read your post.
Our cultural integrity is at stake here. There was a poll conducted and the people spoke. They do not approve of the ‘Foo Dogs’ being placed at the entrance of the bridge (they never mentioned not liking the Chinese people) and this should be adressed. Respect peoples opinion when majority rule.
Wow i am completely disgusted at such behavior and ashamed to call myself a Dominican after seeing such an act. the lions are seen as guardian spirits in Chinese mythology plus is it wrong that they Chinese put their mark on the Dominica China friendship bridge. Reason why Dominica can’t move on quickly enough majority of the people closed minded and would rather blame the government for their own wrongdoings. No jobs they blame the pm when there is so much land that they could go and farm and work hard. I shake my head at my fellow countrymen.
yes people – you all made my night. tears are rolling down my cheeks from laughing so hard.
Finally a rational guy—-kevin. I just don’t understand why there’re so many people having problem with the lions. As I see it, vandalizing them equals defying our Coat of Arms; equals mocking the memory of those who sacrificed dearly to our independence!
I’ve started to doubt whether the vandals are DOMNICANs after all!
If we do not like the phoo dogs/paro dogs, we do not have to vandalized it. after all, it did not cost the Dominican tax payers a dime. the phoo dogs is a sign of friendship as far as I am aware. Where ever the chinise go they take thier phoo dogs with them
WEL WHO DO LIKE IT LOMP IT. SOME PEOPLE CRITICIZE ALMOST EVERY THING AT ONE TIME THEY WANTED TO KNOW WHERE THEY GOIN TO MAKE THE ROAD PASS NOW IT PASS THE COMMENTIN ON THE LION THAT THE CHINIS PUT,I THINK IT MAKIN SOME PEOPLE FRAID BUT THE ONE ON THE COAT OF ARM NEVER COME TO MIND THAT IT IS NOT A NATIONAL SYSMBOL
politics killing Dominica its a shame,chiny man come he do someting we vex what if chiny man come and doh do eh we still would be vex toneh people make up al u mind
What? Speak english man what the heck did you just say?
Dear Dom-in-cans,
why didn’t you all build you all damn road, and place parrots all over the damn place.
I am proud to say I am ASHAMED to be a Dominican today
I would like them to catch the A-Hole and deal with them by pouring some hot tar on them.
SHAME SHAME SHAME SHAME ON all DEM FOOLISH hateRZZZZZZZ i bet more than half of you’ll need some help from the chinese people.
u will see in the future what the real issues are. If u shame leave and dont come back, a chinese would take your place no matter what you do.
What is the problem with four “lions” on a bridge that China gave us — Dominicans you cannot have your cake and eat it !!!!!
It’s right to show disapproval.
Honestly people.. Instead of those lions, our national bird, the Sisserou Parrot the pride of Dominica should be considered a replacement.
No disrespect to the Chinese people if they choose to erect lions/foo dogs at their place of residence or business. They should be allowed to do so. We should however,be weary of foreign cultural symbols in our public places.
Defacing the lions should be stopped.
The Chinese are our friends and the issue can be resolved with civility.
I bet in other countries where different races live together, their national symbol is everywhere
I see no harm in the lion if it represents something meaningful
dominicans are just stupis,one day they cry for help and the next time they complain about the help they get
you can’t please black people,
is for them to take down the lion and the bridge if is complain allu wanna complain
These crimes are all in the name of a sluggish and struggling economy where most if not all the sectors are down and there is no strategy or tactic for employment or job creation by this Gov. All the projects are being ran by the Chinese not even the truckers get a little taste. shame Shame.
i agree with your comment!!!
so damn true!!!
this is just rediculous. why dominicans so stupid? yes u dont like it but that does not mean that u have to vandalize the statue. it cost money to put them there.. china build the bridge that we dont have money to build. they put the lion there as their symbol. everyone i going to china for assistance. so dominicans stop being foolish. they dont have to give us anything yet they do.. stop the politics..
mayb its bcuz we have DOM-DUMB in our name.dumby in a can mentality.im an african..im free of the can sydrome.lol.
There are really a bunch of idiots in Dominica. Look at what we have in our national emblem! Apart from two lovely parrots, there is also a lion! It is also a symbol of Dominica. How could you say it is a symbol of Chinese? there is no lion in their national emblem. It is a shame we just emphasize tiny things rather than the bridge itself. If you dislike the lions, pls don’t take the bridge! If you dislike the bridge, pls ask Skerrit and Blackmoore to destroy it. If you don’t like Chinese, just demolish the Winsor Park Stadium and the West Coast Road and enjoy your miserable and isolated lives. finally, those idiots in this island will be satisfied.
Finally there’s a rational folk. I just don’t understand why there are so many people having problem of the lions. As I see it, vandalizing the lions at the bridge equals defying our Coat of Arms; it equals mocking the memory of those who sacrificed dearly to our independence! I even start to doubt whether those mobs ARE Dominicans after all!
FIRE BOMB the lions
you that retarded!! promoting violence smfh zehzeh
If you want to bomb the lions, pls bomb the bridge together. idiot!
@ way out there……..why on earth should it be the responsibility of the opposition leader to denounce this act…..it can be denounce by skerrit too….why the opposition leader?
i think they should stay silent because by coming out and denouncing it you people will interpret it the wrong way. you guys well take it to mean that it was done by a one of their parties supporter
are you saying that if the pm were to denounce this act it will be addressed only to supporters of the opposition party?
I wish I had seen who. I just want to report them. Stupid people! I can remember the UWP spending so much money to put up signs years ago and Dominicans smashed them. Shame. Unless someone pays dearly, these things will continue.
$3000.oo for vandalizing, $2000.oo for attempted murder.
Are we steering the criminals in a particular direction?
what is 3000 – they practically begging people to come and destroy it.
As one commenter “Does the word respect exist this days”. it would seem that there is great disrespect for one another these days. I may have an opinion that the “lions or What ever they are” should not be placed on the Bridge. This is my opinion and I can give reasons for my point. There are others with other opinion. So because my opinion i snot upheld, do I have to deface, make a lot of noise, make dememonstration and smash everything up. Do I have “swear at the Chinese etc”. Do I have to smear the ‘monuments”? Come on give me a break. We all have different opinions and we need to repect other persons opinion and authority.
Just saying!
Hello Everyone.. Listen carefully. There is a greater being than anyone of us who sees, knows, hears all things. Remember this. So stop all this nonesense of intigating violence. He knows all the culprits who wants to use others to do their dirty work for them. He knows all our intentions. He is omnipotent , everpresent and mind you we will all have to answer for our transgressions. Wake up my people and do what is right and do not do wrong things and claim to be lovers of country. There is no joy than being a peacemaker and praying and interceding for our Leaders and country. Some of us are too loudmouth and using as excuse as lovers of country, patriots etc when in fact we are only causing more chaos in the country. Instigating hatred. Let us pray for one another and spread the love. Let us be compassionate as our Father in Heaven is and let us correct one another in love.
Yes, God is omnipotent, and there is no other God like Him. We should also be careful what idols we place to represent our land. Know what the meaning of the lion represent before it was placed on the bridge. God will have no other God before him.
attention, pls. apart from two parrots, there is also a lion on our national emblem. how can you ignore that lion is also a symbol of Dominica? at least there is no lion on chinese national emblem.
I don’t like to see those lions, they look big and scary.Like they have some meaning we don’t know about.It’s not good to trust things you don’t know.
they look big and scary? i did not realise you sleep with the bridge on your bed next to you? how can you distrust something made of concrete? We claim to believe in God and give so much power to inanimate objects that man has created and can have absolutely no effect on us.
One thing you forget and it’s that we must not worship idols.What are idols mabe out of?
Don’t trust the Internet then… Don’t trust The earth since you don’t know when it will spit a natural disaster at you. Don’t trust Any technological advancement or any form of modern medicine… Honestly If you don’t know about something do some research. In my opinion I don’t see what the fuss is about it’s a design on a bridge you cross the bridge in 5 seconds and you NEVER see it until you cross again. if you stopping to admire it and you hate it then you just plain stupid
What a shame. I would have never imagine someone doing such act of ignorance. This is an act of hate and should be taken very serious. The law should crackdown on such devious citizens because it is only going to get worse.
I am very appreciative with the improvement in Dominica and I hope that no one would get discouraged by these thugs during the development process.
I think a lion statue is appropriate to depict as a gift from the China government.
All im gonna say is ignorance
Dominicas are living in a bubble. Ignorance is at its max in Dominica. This is exactly why our country is way behind all else. We don’t have our priorities in order.
We need to grow up. How much is it going to cost to repair the damage? Where will the money come from?
Stupid People!
Well said.
We are really living in a bubble. What is wrong is right what is right is wrong . Everything upside down. Ignorance is the national fruit. Ignorance is poowing among politicians particullarly those in power.
Too funny,
there has been an upsurge of robberies, make that an issue cuz its stay over tourist dem fools robbing,a statue that can do no harm, smhh.. wha is this place cumin too
my friend you do not know symbols like this have demons following them? It is not just a statute, by the way this is a foo-dog. you think they just put that there for good looks. NO!!!!!!! There is more to that.
idiot. the ones in all the world’s china towns are demonic too right? such a moron
Stop being silly. The only demon there is you! Nonsense you talking there.
dominican don’t forget we have lion in d/a if we don’t want it on the bridge take it out on the COAT OF ARM
@look beyond.. u believe in evil..u all give to much power to lifeless objects..thats why Dominica has so much obeah and evil!! U all are too superstitious..
simple small minded ignorant people…The opposition want to go in office and ask for international help and they support this?..really bunch of stupid men.
I must say on this wise, meaning the topic of lions on the bridge that Dominica News online has taken an odd particular interest or should I say bias.Yes I said it and I hope I’m not the only one that sees it. Be careful the road you tread “DNO” Be careful.
Well said….I am very suspicious of DNO so-called poll. I have not seen a poll on any other subject which in fact is more important to the daily lives of Dominicans. IS DNO IN FAVOUR OF DE-FACING THE STATUES ?????
What does doing that promote? That if I do not like something or disagree with it that I should deface it, brake it down or disrespect it? What kind of precedent does that set for our children and people. We need to learn to disagree, Stop acting like spoil children that must have our way or else. Grow up Dominicans, be mature.
wonderful sentiments expressed on those Lions
defeating their evil charm over Dominica..
wonder how can it be removed and buried for ever!
The worst thing that can ever happen to any Dominican is to be part of the UWP. They make you do really stupid things.
I will not be surprised if these UWP start attacking foreigners in the name of defense of democracy…what a shame, that we have allowed a few among us to dictate our conversations.
We the masses of Dominicans we cannot sit idle by and let the politics of hate , anger and division cut through us. We are much stronger than that.
smh…. this guy has blatantly laid blame on u.w.p…. when workers was in power and had put up various signs in the country… they were vandalized.. did anyone say is freedom party that did so and so??? but i leave nothing far from rogue politicians… they can use all kind of methods to try and turn us against one another… i just hope when it comes to fight a cause.. you wikileaks will fight for the same worthy cause as i…
The worst thing was to form the coalition and remove UWP from office. You must be one of those whom has been given some opersonal favours.
I must say am against this act….seriously was wrong with these low minded dominican’s? I must say that we Dominicans sometimes forget that this is a public place and any diplomat has access to here. So if tomorrow I decided I wanna invest in a country and they are defacing what I have invested in should I look back to give funding or head where necessary? I think seriously some people need to think before they speak. Low minded (the word I will not say).
If I was in charge of the Chinese here tomorrow morning bring and early we are packing up and leave….let me see how these low minds will feel! SHAME ON US AS DOMINICANS!!! Some of you really disgrace us as Dominicans wi….smh
darling – invest away and leave your ‘statues’ in your country
It’s all part of a plan to spread chaos and division in the land and make the ruling party look bad. Then they turn around and say they love Dominica. THAT’S PATRIOTIC for you. Evil and chaos can only breed evil and chaos.
Wow, I do wish all these people fighting for the Chinese foo dogs would actually come out and fight in the same manner for their fellow-man GON Emmanuel! Damn shame what we making a priority for debate in this country!
our people are vanderlizer
well is them rastas who are well vex about that. because everybody knows that rastas like to see lions all over the place.and these lions were real gifts from his impereor sellasie.
that ,s not lions
Attention: In our National emblem, apart from two lovely parrots, there is also a lion! Lion is also a symbol of Dominica.
Are you guys serious. All this over 4 statues.
Bet the one(s) responsible are well proud of their actions. So proud, so sure that they have acted on behalf of Dominicans, that they had to do it under cover. This is the actions of so called law abiding, God fearing people.
I’ve also heard that some are now destroying signs on the new road.
Now the Government has to spend much needed monies to clean up that mess and replace the road
signs.
Noone is asking us to love or even worship the statues, but they are part of a much needed bridge and are here to stay.
Get a life people, there are more important issues to make noise about.
Let Me Tell Mister Skerrit Something!
This Is Dominica!!!! The commonwealth Of Dominica Located In The Winward Islands IN The caribbean between Guadeloupe & Martinique!!! This is not CHINA!!! why not a sisserou Parrot, or our coat of arms or sumtn! you all may dislike my comment if you wish but skerrit hav allu under his spell and you all do not even know it yet..but by the time you all notice it will be too late cuz our language wud turn to chineese and we will soon be eating dogs & cats and forgettin about Jehovah …Dominica will soon be Chin-ica!
What’s your point you idiot? Take a closer look at the coat of arms….what do you see? A LION…Yes a Lion! I would not be at all surprised if you are not one of those who vandalized the sculpture or was an instigator…Go find something meaningful to contribute towards
Did you come up with this reasoning all by yourself?
I was one of those who would have loved to see the sisserou or something else to represent DA on the bridge, but why would want to destroy something thats already there. Thats a bit much, and if we are really trying to beautify the city,this sure isn’t the way.
no you were not – liar – or else you would not care
I really don’t think the Chinese govt needs this ish. You are the ones in the 3rd to 4th world country, planting bananas to make your daily bread. Seriously, Dominicans really think they are hurting China. Maybe the Chinese have done enough, and when they are gone, the rent prices for business space will drop, local businesses will continue to flourish and the price of goods and services will decrease as well. The people want their democracy which they’ll get once the Chinese pull out, Skerritt should just give it to them.
The rich and prosperous EU countries and USA will shower Dca with lots of Euros to build new roads, and they will buy our fig, dasheen, bananas and water en masse. We will become prosperous. When Skerritt is gone, UWP will get lots of funding from the EU and other sources—- airports, overseas markets for fig and dasheen, Euros and USD will flow like our rivers in the crumbling world economy once the new freedom fighters come in and wave their magic wands.
Seriously my people, who fool all you?
There are 700,000,000 people living in absolute poverty in china. So you people really think that china are not benefiting from this relationship with Dominica. you people must be sleeping. We have enough resources to diversify our economy so how can you refer to Dominica as a banana economy. You think just like the people who lead you with no vision just depending on handouts.
The way I see it, this act is just vandalism with political overtones…
If you guys decided to paint those lion at least give those lions the color of the conquering tribe of Judah nuh man. Come on. You guys using use motor oil? The lions need a crown to portrait King of King and lords of lord – Jah Rasta For A While.
All I’m going to say is this ! We complain that Antigua and Barbados are much smaller islands and yet so developed !! Ask yourselves why . Ignorant is bliss my people !!!
absouletly Brilliant…Hats off!
next step it will be completely a dusted substance!
Patriots are on Roll Call!
If we think deep and have pride and love for this little island we would know that erecting those dogs or lions on such an important bridge should not have happened .it is demoralizing to the many famers and hard working people of this country to place this statue in face of our market. The one place which represents our development and future survival as a people. Farming is what build this country and it is shameful to see the one place where my parents and many others trade there goods to send use to school, today a chine dog is looking us in the face .what message is this sending .SHAMEFUL!!!!
Great comment, I quite concur.
what a bunch of ignorant donkeys. It is obvious most Dominicans have no idea what these status symbolize.
we know. we don’t care. we don’t want them there
But for real why is Lion especially why not, perhaps our national bird!!! …for all i care a lizard who do lol but a lion i mean really
Really and trully when i read some of the comments on here, i have a total understanding why slavery lasted so long. Everytime the slaves would plan a revolt, a slave would sell out the plans just to go live closer to the master.
Or why south africa with all the gold and diamond and lands are oWned by the whites.
WE BLACK PEOPLE HAVE NO UNDERSTANDING OF THE REAL VALUE OF ANYTHING..
Our lands and its natural resources are worth way more than a lousy bridge. When we allow all our resources to be taken over by foreigners with more paper(money)than we do, and our kids have to work like slaves just to make a living i hope the bridge wouldnt seem useless at that time.
We need to get rid of that beggars attitude
Why is it you are so eager to stigmatize Black people for not having any understanding of real value of anything,, when you are the one who does not have any understanding of real value of anything being done in you Country. What is your paranoia about natural resources being taken over by foreigners.
If the police catch these blue-bandits, they should be sent to stock-farm forthwith!
so sad that some people don’t respect people choice and property. it was the same thing workers done to the placque on the bay front. they removed it and said something was spelt round and put a monster on the bay front. that is why we will remain behind like that. the most be seeing a ghost of the chinese when they pass. If the lions trouble some people, dont pass on the bridge or rather brake it down. dont drive on the roads, use a helicopter to travel around the island. One thing i no, chinese nor skerrit going to be their forever, and all what is done by the chinese will still be here for all of us to use. it is such a same when people behave these ways. its only when some of use cross the ocean we try to think and do better. but never mind with that, does are the same people that cry about goverrnment corrupt, government this and government that. but the big man is always watching and we all have to stand for the malice and wicked things that we do.
Wow, lots of attention given to this story, which means little at this time. Go check the new stadium and see the kind of vandalism which happens to the toilet and everything” GOVERNMENTS” built in this country. This has been happening for years. WHOEVER DID THAT SHOULD PAY AND ALL OTHERS WHO ARE DOING WRONG IN DOMINICA. Personally I think more attention should be focus on the stories of rubbers and beatings to the Tourist and locals, to many ills in this country. We tend to lose more if our visitors feel unsafe in our mix. The radio programs have nothing to do with what is happening here, on the contrary I think it help most people exhale whether we like it or not. You people put politics in every god given thing on this island and not paying attention to the pertinent issues that is killing the core of our society .God help us!!!
Whatever u believe….this isn’t the way you treat a guest….whether u understand their customs or not….and when that Guest has given u $100 Million…..Dat’s just rude….the perpetrators should be caught and tied to the bridge for 24hrs….a fittingly ‘chinese’ punishment!
they GAVE you 100 million freely. are you sure?
Stop making excuses for people, no one on Q95, DNO or the opposition told anyone to vandalize these statues. What does the opposition have to condemn , did they send anyone to do this. Because someone acted criminally what does this have to do with anyone who idd it, people have to take responsibility for their actions and Dominicans who don’t agree with them being out there have th right to speak just as persons who have no problem with it have the right to say so as well. Sick and tired of people trying to say who should say and do what. Let the law deal with whoever did this.
Dont worry just spray the lions in the colours of the flag no black lion
I’m happy we are starting to take our country back. It starts with us individually. Webb is concerned and Dice warn us take it back. Who say calypso is not influential.
That’s just the beginning. We won’t stand for nonsense in our sweet D.A
You mean bring it back to the dark ages?
the saddest part of this debacle is that people are busy pointing fingers at all kinds of people without any proof.
Step back a bit take your time dominicans let the police investigate, get the victims and take them to court. In the meantime stop barking at each other. do like the chinese, take things calm.
A tourist couple were savagely beaten a few days ago and the response was not as heated as when the colour changed on the dragons allegedly due to vandalisation.
this continuous beatings and harassment of tourist can easier hurt our economy than any vandalism, specially in a “paro” zone.
Them idiots who are talking about public property. What is public property? Who do those DRAGONS belong to? The people of Dominica or the people of China? China’s public property belong in China! Or are you saying those graven dragons belong to Dominicans the CHRISTIAN nation? I that it?? You people don’t know who you are if you think those dragons are the public proeprty of Dominicans. Shame on you you have lost yourselves for a bowl of Chinese rice. Shame!
I say GOOD. WELL DONE! These things are an insult to OUR country.
If the bridge was a “GIFT of goodwill” to the Dominican people, why do the Chinese and the PM feel the need to make it a monument to China.
A simple plaque would suffice with some inscription and the flags of both nations.
I really don’t care if the PM or anyone else wants to put them on his/her private property. Put them outside the Chines embassy. BUT NOT ON OUR STATE PROPERTY!! And I don’t give a @%&$ that they(the Chinese) paid for it(the bridge). Our country is sovereign.
Next… let us vandalize the lion on our coat of arms.
Condoning vandalism; congrats, ignorance and people like you are the reasons why:
a)the opposition is such a joke(unfortunately)
b)Dominica will never advance and attain the status we seek
It is disappointing that so many Dominicans only found their national pride as a means to spurn the government and choose such a pointless and idiotic act to show it. Bravo vandals bravo, you’ve shown the world just how ignorant and ungrateful some Dominicans can be
It’s justified “vandalism.” As a matter of fact it’s civil disobedience.
Vandalism is nullified by the CAUSE of the action.
Many a country was liberated or born out of civil disobedience which involved “vandalism.”
Ever heard of May 29th, 1979.
so backwards my friend you are an idiot
“The results from a Dominica News Online poll, which was patronized by 628 voters, showed that a majority of readers believe the “lions” should not have been placed on the newly opened bridge in Roseau.”
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This sentence is inaccurate as anyone who has done any academic research will agree.628 peeps participating in a poll does not represent dno’s readership..Best believe that way more than 628 people visit DNO and read about the ‘foo dogs’ controversy.
What happens is that persons who participate in such polls are the ones who are more passionate about the issue, and in this case, the passion is clearly on the side of those against it. The % of Dominicans who ‘want’ the foo dogs on the bridge is small. I would venture to say that the vast majority of Dominicans would obviously prefer to see a Dominican symbol, but don’t see the lions as a huge deal.
Peeps with those views would not bother to participate in the poll and as such the results can easily be misleading about true public sentiment regarding the dogs.
JUST LISTEN TO THE HATE COMMENTS ON QFM AND TELL ME IF THESE PEOPLE ARE THERE FOR A BRIGHT DOMINICA
I do not agree with the criminal action taken, however, it is time that the nation is consulted adequately about all the chinese projects and intentions. Y not 2 sisserou n mountain chicken instead. Y weren’t the people of Roseau and the nation at large given a say in the matter.
Government and co.do not need make all decesions without discussions
What’s wrong with the lion. We have it on our coat of arms. The Rastas have it on their flag.
Amen!
Hear Dominica, my true confession is what I didn’t do. I watch you suffer, for my allegiance was to someone else not you. Your advantagers many in numbers, the patriots are few. So it’s no wonder we are where we are. We did not stand with you. Now we harvesting hostility – fruits of our misplaced loyalty. Now we must turn back to country beginning with me – King Dice Back to country.
I love the lyrics in this song!
NUFF RESPECT KING DICE.I JUST LOVE THIS LYRICS!!!!
WHO THE HELL IS DICE? TIME WILL TIME
awah jail them wen u find dem…..ppl like all u dat trying to prevent dominica from moving forward but it doesnt matter wat all u try ….we will progress…..dat same oil all u used there yall might need it in the future….small minded vandalizing freaks
It is always nice to meet a small minded freak. Learn something; when someone helps you with something, they do not have to put an anchor around your neck for it. If the government of china assisted Dominica by donating a bridge or helping to finance a bridge, they have no right to put their mark on it!! It should belong to us not them. then again, we don’t know what in the MOU!
fool the bridge belongs to dominica…..i see nothing wrong with the foo dogs …foolish ppl like u will always remain in the opposition…keep moving backward…MAKAK
The people who call themselves patriots and claim that they are fighting on behalf of we the honorable Dominicans are proving once again that they have nothing good to offer Dominica. And the people who support them are just the same.
We are starting a trend where we destroy everything that we are not in favor of. Think of the implications of your actions. Tends have a way of continuing. Think of what it means for Dominica in the long run. You may not like the party in power now, nor some of the decisions that they are making but what is going to happen when, or if, your party gets into power. This does not look good for Dominica. And the people who are asking for the so called revolution, you might just get your wish. Hope you and your loved ones survive it.
It is all well and good for some of us to beat our chest and talk about integrity, good governance and so on, quote Malcolm X, Martin Luther King and other great leaders who stood for something but when the time comes to lead by example we are a very poor example. I mean if you are going to call me a thief you don’t do that by being a thief yourself. You all are just showing Dominicans why they should not follow you all. Your actions can not and will not help Dominica. Instead it will only lead to chaos and destruction to Dominica, the country you claim you love. Is that what you want? This is the reality of the path you are taking.
…and the statue of Josephine in Forte-De-France was beheaded and have blood poured all over it…you Dominican are too “fowl-yard”. I am willing to cluck and play the good fowl in the yard – just throw crumbs at me. oh, look, we are starving Dominicans being rescued by the Chinese …we are at your mercy. We will take whatever you give, however you give it, and will not complain – even if our values and beliefs are compromised.
There is nothing wrong with saying that our values and culture should be represented on that bridge…and if someone is militant enough to cross the line in the act of protest, that is totally within reason…
I can hear you readers saying, why is he saying those things and condoning such bad behavior…Our massa is goin take away our daily bread…It is sad what slavery has done to us…still in the let-us-not-run-away-and-be- free, because the massa will be upset…
Even Chinese who are oppressed protest in their own country…why would a Dominican who feel aggrieved stifles himself with his anger?
You all may as well have no tongue, no heart, no spirit, no self-belief, no courage, no eyes, no values…
There is nothing wrong with saying: give me a gift, but don’t put your imprint in my living room. I have never heard of a gift with an attachment to it.
Grow up…
You couldn’t have put that better my friend! I must say: the “our-massa…” part really had me screaming! lol
Nice words all political, but says or does nothing to help DA economically. Take away the “Foreign” help, what has DA done on her own. Where the hope to the young generation. We spend more fighting each other with words, but nothing to show in deeds. We do not need the Chinese to enslaves us because we as blacks are doing a very good job on our own. History repeating itself over and over.
HOWEVER THE BURNING QUESTION NO ONE CARES TO ASK IS……WHAT IS THE GOVERNMENT VIEW ON THIS. DID THE CHINESE SUGGEST, COERCE, DEMAND THAT THESE FOO DOGS BE PLACED THERE OR THE DID THE GOVERNMENT SUGGESTED IT AS AN APPRECIATION ?????????
WE NEED ANSWERS
Great job. I appreciate the loyalty to country.
What loyalty to country? If the USA had put an eagle all would praise it.
It started to rain heavily in a religious man’s neighbourhood and a neighbour came over and said lets leave. The religious man replied, “God will save me”. The water got higher, and a boat was sent to rescue the religious man, and he replied, “God will save me”. The water rose even higher to his roof and a helicopter was sent, and again the religious man replied, “God will save me”. The man died and went to heaven. He then asked God, “why didn’t you save me?” God replied, I sent you a neighbour, a boat and a helicopter.
Now a days some people giving my country a real bad name! But don’t worry Father God STILL IN CONTROL of Dominica and those of you that think you bad will come down to your knees and the Dominica we once knew will come basck to us
Aye buss, don’t put Father God in your ting… those fellerz just doing things up there without even having the courtesy of consulting/informing the people first.
If you treat big people like children, don’t be surprised when those same people behave like children.
Hey! Hey! people hear these some “Dominican” and others of similar post are just now waking up to irresponsible statements on radio; so what about the head of government yes the PM statement that ” no law no constitution can prevent him……what about statements like ” where labour party get their money so none of you D… business and go to hell”- oh I see it now coming back to hunt you all and now all you want to say is this media and that media – stop being hypocritical and call a spade a spade! if it is wrong now so to do it was wrong then when the head of government insighted lawlessness and you all stayed quiet. There is much more to come the fruit seldom fall far from the tree.
@yes i….come on man.this is the same thing that was being said about radio host such as rush Limbaugh and many others when the senator got shot…. and i think it is ridiculous to blame these people…
do you you have kids…..talk to them and and don’t stop talking…they were born with an empty slate..and you have the power man to mold them into an upright individual …see to it that they wont do such a thing..not now not in the near or far future….
The other part that really upsets me is the fact that none of the opposition leaders have come out and objected to this action. Mr. John said on another article he wants to be a leader. Here is your chance. Be mature and denounce this action. Mr. James, pls do the same. People, we have to look at the bigger picture. We can agree to disagree, but there has to be a level of repsect involved.
Off all things is that the Opposition leaders must address. Who ever did it wrong, but you all are way over the top. Why don’t you ask the government and party leaders to denounce the chinese who were raided with Dominican passport, immigration stamps and police records. Isn’t that something of National importance verses some idiot and black oil on foo dogs?
I gotta agree with you, the opposition leaders should take this an incentive to show they are better than their counterparts. Also need I mention that as one of the leading and still growing global economies, if the opposition does come to power they are sure to regret spurning China
Papa, Shame shame shame on whoever did this. Total lack of respect to the chinese people. To the People and Government of China I sincerely apologize on behalf of the idiots who did this. Such a shame! Alas.
Shame on U. Lack of understanding for what is actually happening here. U blind or ignorant? Help me out. Tell me.
One word. ignorant
Dominica is China nuh!!!?? stupesss
Dominicans are so imature!
Why you all do not go down on the Bay Front and pour oil on the plaque that Eugenia Charles put there saying “The British were here Thank God”.??
Grow up people.
That was a sarcastic comment made by miss charles. The operative word is WERE.
I don’t see what the big deal is about the lions. They’re there or not, to me it doesn’t make a difference. Them Chinese fix the road for us and this new bridge saves time by reducing traffic and I can’t be more thankful because I own vehicles and I know how much I hate being in traffic and how much i spend on parts. They choose to put 4 lions for whatever reason…..that does not affect the least of us. I believe it’s time we as Dominicans wise up and stop being frantic over every little thing…cuz the country not anywhere with you’ll stupid criticisms. And d person dat throw the oil over the statue I hope you’re satisfied and feeling macho.
The one who did it should turn himself in or jump over the bridge.I am sure somebody saw who did it, and will soon talk.
It so easy for someone to have paid a paro some change to do that! It may be hard to find who.
yes, he she should and give two different stories. Then we will see what the police in particular, the utterrubbish carrot,going to do.
This is an act of vandalism not only to the Lions on the bridge.
DNO drive down the West Coast and you will see a number of the road signs placed there by the Chinese have been vandalised. Even some of the reflectors on the road and guard rails have also been destroyed.
This thing has gone to far it is the level of incitement on Q95. This thing must stop. It is a Shame on all of us. That is how we thank our friends who give a worthy gift that we may never have been able to afford at this point in time.
Give the Chinese your soul.
You all dominicians are there tust to critize all that is done never please u all.It was road all u get road it was trafic jam all u get a bridge to ease up the blockage all u still complainwat else do u want those opposing its time to work together to see what u can do to change it if it does not plaese u .Isee no fault in that
Yes we ask for bridge, but we get more than bridge -we get 4 fu-dog statues too. Tell the chinese contractor to have some more respect for us. Thank you, but this is not China.
Like king Leonidas exclaimed: “This is Sparta!” Well this is Dominica.
I am saddened by this action of an individual(s). They are statues people. Nobody is asking you to prayer to them or offer reverance. We were blessed with a much needed bridge and what many are worrying themselves about are statues. As they say nothing is free. I will happily give up 4 statues for a bridge, which serves US OF ALL. Last I If they bother you so much don’t pass on the bridge. There are four other to pass on if you want to leave Roseau. THANK GOD FOR SMALL MERCIES!!
The lions, as the article stated, are symbols in China since the Han Dynasty. They are not symbolic to Dominica in any way, shape or form. A plaque could have suffice in this case. I love de PM but I must say, tell them they can keep their money (i.e. bridge), I go keep my honey (self identity) and die with my dignity!!!
This shouldn’t have been an issue in the first place. Dominican just like to do nothing and talk nonsense
The high level of irresponsibility in our media must end!!It is this idle talking and posting which is driving our people to such high level of stupidity.
It is now time that the authorities take stock and put an end to this irresponsility and make a few accountable for their actions,ONLY IN A POST MAMO DOMINICA can such happen.People are incited daily on radio talk shows to committ acts of lawlessness and no one is holding the host or the regular known callers responsible.HOW CAN WE MOVE FORWARD AS A PEOPLE WHEN A SMALL SEGMENT OF OUR SOCIETY CAN CONTINUE TO ACT IN THIS MANNER.Is this the demoncracy we want our children to hold dearly?
An ornament on a bridge can cause our people to behave in such a foolish manner?The sad thing is people are getting away with such.
Authorities PLEASE step up and make example of a few so that our young kids will not be misled to believe that this is the way to go.
I SAY SHAME ON ALL THOSE WHO ARE SUPPORTIVE OF THIS ACT.
Shame on the politician who encourage such,smile and give comfort to those who are doing this mischief.
@yes i….come on man.this is the same thing that was being said about radio host such as rush Limbaugh and many others when the senator got shot…. and i think it is ridiculous to blame these people…
do you you have kids…..talk to them and and don’t stop talking…they were born with an empty slate..and you have the power man to mold them into an upright individual …see to it that they wont do such a thing..not now not in the near or far future….
imust say that i agree with u100%. while i dont agree with the foo dogs being there thats not what causes people to turn to evil. there are many dominicans with all kinds of these types of images and more in their living rooms and bed rooms.have the government called on dominicans to worship these images? so whats the point,u dont agree with it so what. i love dno but even poll taking to see who agrees with the image being placed there? come on guys its time to stop being rediculos and lets put country b4 party and politricks.those who did that act must be made to pay dearly so others may fear
They are trying to help U because you are too blind or selfish to see.
Way to go Dominicans!!!!! Good! Thumbs up! Take them down.
Mouth of the south!!!My good Dominican don’t pass on the bridge if u don’t want to see the lions faces..’simple’!Also if u didn’t want to see lions then you should cough up the money to build it yourself,then you could put any statue of your choice of any Dominican figures!!!I rest my case!!!
good thinking man. hats pff to you for your suggestion
I guess the uwp and the opposition forces will be praised and celebrated on Q95…The Patriots have acted in defense of Democracy.
u just looooooove Q95 don’t u!!!!!!!!
Only show you that infrastructurally we getting to the next level. But to have so much attention placed on 4 decorative concrete pieces…we need to really grow up down here.
i hope when all countries turn their backs on dominica,God forbid.i hope the haters will push their hands in their pocket and build something that will help everybody when hard times reach.
a set of manicous, goats and crapuds..chayyyy…i vex tan..what d old statue of d lion goin to do allu..it roar nah..choops
When we come and wag our tongues on DNO saying all kinds of irresponsible things we must remember that there are impressionable people digesting it. This is the kind of crap we encourage when we let idle minds speak.
well said
too all the idiots supporting the vandalism of public property why dont u just leave the country for people who want to build it..jus get out
U will leave before me when the heat and empty belly get to U. Do U have kids? Ask them what they think. Wake up.
think before u all act people before it’s too late and we end up like a country where no one cares about us. and we abroad could end up suffering for u all nonsense act.
Well you see they know if they run way the Chinese they can bring back the Taiwanese. Silly people! I crossed the bridge once and did not see the lions nah!
I DONT LIKE THOSE THINGS ON THE BRIDGE BUT WHOEVER DID THAT WENT TOOOO FAR!
Wow… what a revolutionary heroic act!!!!
if it was a heroic act it should be done in day light so all can see not hidden .fool
oh my god…..i am salivating right now…..is that Diesel…i love the smell of diesel and gasoline…..I’ll pass by just to inhale the smell….on the other hand…why should anyone do such a thing….i hope it can come off by power washing with hot water and powerful detergent
ok i just looked it up….oil stains on concrete can be cleaned by using some powerful chemicals……..the sooner they start working on removing the stain the better…..if its not completely removed at least i hope the appearance of the stain will be reduced
we should be gratefull we have a bridge and stop woring abuut the lions.
DNO poll is much to blame for inciting this type of civil unrest and mischief. While people are entitled to their opinion in this case giving it that type of attention was unnecessary since the project is already completed. This clearly shows disrespect for Chinese government diplomatic relationship with Dominica. A relationship that is crucial to maintain and improve as China is now the world leading economic power. Failing to have a good relationship with China will be detrimental to Dominican and all the people who encourage and support such negative behaviours and attitude will too feel the impact. Look around you people and see the wonder of infrastructure that few could ever imagine could be accomplished. Thanks to the China and Dominica diplomatic relationship. That outright hatred by some Dominica must stop or else we all will the brunt of China’s power. We are better off with China than against China. The Americans, Canadians and Europeans have learnt that and are now cementing a better relationship with China. Dominica needs to follow suit for its own economic well being.To the ignorant and uneducated people of Dominica please seek the necessary education on diplomatic and economic issues. It is important to be well informed on such matters since it determines your own future and that of your family and friends. Relying on UWP representation and supporters is not a credible or educational source. To them it’s all about political slander!
I’m fed up with my people, they complain for everything OMG SHISH GOSH. I think that all development should be removed from this country and just put the people in farmland to grow crops, teach the children agriculture only and thats it. We too country.
No form of vandalism is acceptable –
The givernment should have anticipated that and installed surviellance – what they should be spying on they are not.
This is pure ignorance. What do they think they have achieved, the person or persons who vandalized the statues? Truly sad!!!!
These people are vex about the level and extent of development and progress that is happening in Dominica under Roosevelt Skerrit leadership – a young man who has surpassed their leader in experience as Prime Minister though their leader could be Skerrit’s grandfather and likely great grandfather.
They just cannot behave their selves and function as responsible opposition to the Government.
They want war and boots on d ground. Alas innocent tourist that does pay for it in their constituencies – getting injured for nothing.
When you call for boots on d ground you must be out there to command your solders and discipline them. No competent leadership from the opposition!!!!
This action is disrespecful to both China and Dominica. Voice your opinion by all means, but this is clearly vandalism and those responsible should be made to clean/paint these statues and be punished in court.
The Government should just paint the LIONS to make them look presentable, I mean the person was just trying tto tell the Goverbnment that they need to be painted lol.
Dominicans are a funny nation, all you need to do is to turn around , pain th the lions and they will vandalise it, paint the lions again and you’ll get the perpetraitors.
The Lions Should Simply Be Removed! Case closed! The were never called for..
omg i can’t even believe some of u folks.now thats going to messed up the countries name and trust me, things like that can go to the point where no countries would want to help dominica.
“Pas kitee yoh poh Dominique haud nous”
What sense does it make? Why would someone want to deface the statues? There’s something very wrong about those who vandalized the statues, and it speaks volumes of the mentality of some of our people. It’s a burning SHAME. One step forward, two steps backward. That’s the tune of the beat.
Ignorant People.
Allu should be ashamed. Dominicans too damn ungreatful. China should break bown everything they build and not help allu anymore. with all the cricket allu want dere if the chinese didn’t build the stadium allu would never see one game of cricket in Dominica
AMEN @CBMH well said one thing who ever did it is CORWARD he or she should do it in the light of day. WHEN other countries put out Dominicans please dont complain ok do unto others as u would like them to do unto u.
dominica’s greatest time good or bad was in the 70’s… u know why???? because back then our fathers and mothers stood for something… now this generation of mothers and fathers act like little chickens… calling Jesus Christ but yet want to accept guardian lions of Buddha’s temple… really??? first of all this could be the work of a boring vagrant… second of all it should not have been there in the first place…
like i said i don’t support this in no way… form or shape but you all really accepting 4 statues that has nothing to do with our culture…. huh???
i don’t care if is grant or loan… they could have put better thing on dat… that’s what happens when someone does what they want without engaging the masses… 60% plus voted against the erection of statues on the bridge… some will say is uwpites and diasporans that vote… stupidly thinking that labourites are not against it also… any right thinking dominican should be against these figures… 60% is loud and clear… these figures have to go… ship them back to china papa
I made a post about this and now reading your comment. For you to be flaunting the 60% shows that you have zero understanding of formal statistical research.
In a survey where the question is phrased the way DNO phrased it, you will always find that people who are fiercely against the idea of the dogs are the ones who will participate overwhelming in the poll..
The vast number of Dominicans who don’t see it as a huge deal will not bother to participate in a poll where the only options are should it be there or not.
To the person who did that know that Paros are like owls they up all night long – bush have eyes and Paros have no loyalty except to crack. This is not the GON Emmanuel fire so the COPS will accept a statement from even them Paros. Mark my word!!!
In the sea they gonna end up next…………………………………………………………
Just two quick observations: DNO – please do not dilute your impartiality by referring to the bridge as “… the new Dominica/China Bridge …”. This is indeed suggestive. Our Prime Minister declared it open as the “Dominica/China Friendship Bridge”, as you rightly termed it later in the article. Secondly , which of us would give someone an 8 million dollar gift and not place some kind of mark on it to show that we were the one giving it? Just a thought.
a member gives a gift to his church then the church reports that the gift was given by him or her, ross, lime, the banks, and you just name it. all give gifts and there marks are on it!!! so why not china????
I do agree that it could have been handled differently. however how tiny this deed may seem, i commend the efforts. Shameless is a woman who goes around internationally begging for money. and the children who eat from her hands must be really hungry.
I never see a lion with claws like these……it is wrong for government officials to give the chinese and the rest of the world that Dominicans have fallen in love with venezuelans and chinese. Stop imposing things on ur people because u think 18-3 gives u carte blanche to do whatever ui want and say u doing it for me. What are our values in this place. U cannot make us communist sympathisers overnite. To hell with them Dragons. THEY MUST GO!!!!!!!!!!! WE DO NOT WANT DEM!!!!!!!!
Tout moun ce moun ki Chinese ki Venezelians U ALL ALWAYS IN CHURCH PRAYING FOR PEACE YET STILL YOU ALL ARE HATERS OF YR BROTHERS. SHAME, SHAME,SHAME ON U HE THAT HATETH HIS BROTHER IS A CRIMINAL SO THUMB ME DOWN I DONT CARE.
It was just a matter of time. I knwo Dcans would marsh up these ugly things they have facing ppl.
is not Dominica money that build deh bridge what deh put nee tiger lion we should be grateful we get a bridge and stop being suck animals to what is ours at the end the shames on us not them
Is this the best argument you can come up with? Is not wanting those “foo chien” on our island ingratitude? Come on! We do not have to accept those hideous looking creatures to show gratitude. We simply say thank you. I do not support vandalism … however, I had bigger plans in mind for those chien foo.
@hope ‘i had bigger plans in mind for those chien foo’.
rotflmao again and again
I think that if de chinese were to put de mark of de beast on top de Financial Center some of u wouldn’t mind just as long u got a free pair of shoes even if the shoes last only 3 days. De act of vandalising was an act in protest.
Whatever they put there should be
in the colors of our flag
hmm, 3 out of the 4.. let me get a pic with d 4th one b4 dem vandalize it too..
u think Dca would ever afford bridge n road rehabilitation? as a driver, i LOVE this bridge n don’t care wat statue dats on it..
that’s all dominicans worth – to get things free without working hard for it
The revolution has begun!
Passports selling, Fire Bombing, Lack of Justice, So much talk of inciting violence on the radio and now climaxed by King Dice’s ‘Back To Country’ what you expect the small minded Dominicans to do?
It’s a sad day in our country and the Govt of the day needs to address all those issues but more importantly this freedom of speech and this attack on our friends.
God Bless Dominica!
The government of Dominica and China must respect the wishes of the people. These statues should not have been placed there. These are symbols of Chinese pagan gods. We see both the lion and the dragon when they dance in movies.
We say thank you Chinese for the bridge but no thanks to the sculpture. Next they need to efface the cross on Morne Bruce. All these are symbols of paganism. This is exactly what the Taliban did when they ruled Afghanistan, they bombed the Buddhist statue.
To that I concur Warner! Let the ignorant beggars continue to root for China, but some have to root for Dominica after all. They are too blind ton see what is happening to them. Thank God for the FEW patriotic Dominicans standing for Ma. Dominique.
fools like u that encourage ppl to vandalize …if yall so hate dominica pack ur bags n leave d dam place
It is not vandalism to destroy pagan gods, it is a good and righteous act commissioned by God. It is vandalism to destroy other kinds of property but for these statutes which symbolizes pagan Chinese gods, destroy them!
NONE SENSE ……. I GUESS YOU SHOULD NOT PASS ON THE BRIDGE…. this is pure crap..too negative..then again i guess something like that is expected from small minded thinking persons like you…you sound like the individual responsible…
Christ (p)would have been small minded too right? We have no problem with the bridge, we have a problem with Chinese modern day imperialism and economic slavery! When will you open your eyes?
Now you showing you are a Jack wagon. The cross troubling you vampire?
@lady love
i rightfully gave you a thumbs down – but anyway i lmao. allu dominicans pah feb
Only vampires eat the body and blood of “god.”
shame, shame shame. In China culture the lions are a sign of good fortune and luck the chinese mean well the person responsible should be charged.
this is NOT a LION, fool… it is a FOO DOG…
Shame on you! Shame shame shame!!!!! Some Dominicans always insist on being ignorant, making a mountain out of an ant hill.. SHAME! To my Chinese friends, I apologize on behalf of the culprits and the rest of my people for this blatant disrespect.
is about time those were just disrespectfull to our traditions and culture
you such an idiot. DNO know all who writes a comment. They should hold you up for questioning
allu don’t even respect allu own culture. y dominicans so hypocrite????
IS THIS ASIA? IS THE BRIDGE A BUDDHIST TEMPLE??? THIS IS WAITIKIBULI!!!!!!!!!!!!!! TAKE DOWN THE FOO DOGS!! WE WANNA SEE OUR CRAPAUD OR BEAUTIFUL SISSEROU!!!
Well why dont you pay for them!!!! If you make them I’m sure the Government will accept them!! But your brokes the same way that you dumb!!!
So you’re telling me that the USA is in Asia too. Cause there are hundreds of these statues there! IDIOT!!!
I resent the blatant and impending Chinese domination to include the imposition of Chinese symbolism on our domain however I cannot condone this vandalistic behavior. It would be more worth while to express our feelings and opinions in a more respectful and appropriate manner. I do hope that the opposition disassociate themselves with such behavior.
TAKE IT DOWN…. FOO DOGS or LIONS, TAKE IT DOWN….
As much as i dont support China putting their symbols on our bridge. “For those who dont know, the symbol is a show of china’s growing influence in the world”. I dont support the vandalizing of the statues, it highlights a growing problem in Dominica’s society: A lack of respect for the property and rights of others….
just shameful but i do understand how some people feel after reading some comment but they should leave this for the authority to deal with if it should stay or go.i love u DOMINICA.
the person or persons have no right to do that and its a high way are u tiring to tell me no body saw who did it Lord help us in Dominica
who ever done this is a pratt this project is part of a grant from the Chinese government could you imagine if we had paid for this work
First of all, those so called “Lions” are nothing more that symbols which serve as a reminder of who the country has been handed over to. The “good” we perceive to have received from these two nations alliance, comes at a cost much greater than what one would expect. It is a sad day when the blind lead the blind. China is a nation known for its brutality and persecution against Christians, yet we all them to erect monuments which represent them, in a nation that is supposedly “God-fearing”. This world will get a lot worse before it gets better; so it’s no surprise that Dominica digs deeper into the corruption.
I urge my countrymen to repent and turn your lives over to God. The only way to the father is through the son. You can obtain salvation by believing in Christ, Our Savior. Harden not your hearts and accept him today, because you think things are bad now, just wait and see how much more wicked this world will become. Now is the time to get down on our knees, beg for forgiveness, ask for mercy and pray for our country and this world.
You don’t have to agree with what I’m saying because I’m not trying to win a popularity contest but I pray you give what I’ve said some thought.
Religion seems to have a way of making people abandon logic in the name of God. Why would someone believe that the world will get worse before getting better. What kind of mind set is this.What is this nonsense about a God fearing Nation, it is bewildering when people say such things.
Now regarding symbols, it was once said by the late comedian George Carlin who wants to be a member of a religion whose symbol was a guy nailed to two pieces of wood. What is it with you about wanting your Country to repent who gave you that moral authority.I will tell you this If God doesn’t like the way people live, let him tell them not you.
The lions just pee on itself ; that is all it is.
Its not their fault, they just country bookie! not used to art or architecture. So their stupid actions reflect the small size of their brain and “manhood”.
And what does yours reflect?
Some people does really bring shame on this country.. its unbelievable..
what’s the shame… saying we don’t want any statue which doesn’t represent our culture and is totally against our religious belief… shame for not wanting to be part of any mental conditioning… dat is the shame… well i’m proud to be ashamed… get them statues out of our faces… why don’t the put up statues of mamo… rosie… crispin sorhaindo and the great labourite p.m of back in the days i forgot his name…. that would make us have more love for country….
You are such a . By all means you had to make it political. I myself I am not in favor of the lions but why should it be of some laborite leaders. Grow up fool.
You are such a disgrace! Why didn’t “our culture” build the bridge and not the Chinese? With many different religions in DA, what is our religious belief? Don’t we all believe in God?
Dominica is too small to have people like you cause more division. Shame on you and the person who was foolish enough to deface it!
why dont you become a builder n do something worth talkin about for your country and stop being so negative n ungrategful for gifts from other countries!!! childish and idiotic behaviour!!
@dominican abroad… if you think i’m a disgrace then you’d think that brother malcolm x would be a disgrace also… we let our guards down too often… nope i won’t ever advise one to deface such… but don’t forget that over 60% of dno readers voted against this sculptures… what you all think.. the voting didn’t reflect how people think and feel… i’m clearly not surprised by this incident… why hasn’t the figure of mr rolle in goodwill been defaced??? and why has this one????
@ truth telling
how did he make it political when the whole issue was a political one to begin with? the fact is that dominicans were not consulted on this decision and even when it was mentioned many were against it and they still went ahead. after it was already in place people are still against it and we are being told by the government to basically “suck it up and deal with it cuz we got the bridge for free”. if anything this is a very political issue we could very well be fighting for our sovereignty here
Buss… go and pay somebody to make the sculptures to replace the so-called “foo dogs”. I tired hear you talkin nonsense. Light a candle instead of curse the dark man…
mouth of the south is just a pure MAKAK…now u want to talk bout religion best u go n pray ur dam fool…doh pass on the brigde if u doh want to see the foo dogs
best they had even break them down and send them in the river!!!
y u want sumone to do ur dirty work, just do it urself if u feel it should not b der
why u cannot let my talk fall nah…..u must be a chiney lol haha
i do not support vandalism in any way. I am in support of the authorities breaking them and throwing them in the river…….
thats good
garcon i don’t support the vandalizing of the figures… we can deal with that maturely… but i do hope those who did it.. did it with good hearted intentions and not just for vandalizing sake…. if they did it in good intentions and awareness… i have to throw my support behind them… people like Malcolm X would be proud.. if done in good hearted reason…. these figures should be taken down asap
i wouldn’t even be surprised if that was done by the political machines who control power… just to put the people up against one another… be smart my brethrens… don’t let politicians turn us against one another… something smell fishy… i seee red…. allu tink i stupid hhhmmmmppphh
Despite your comments MOTS, I would never class you as stupid.
Infact, I think you are a modern day ‘Pied Piper’
leading the people to self destruction. You are always quick to point the finger at the DLP and their supporters when a criminal act is carried out.
Use your brain power to inform and not misinform.
Unlike ‘Happy’ I dont think you did it, simply because you would have to get your hands dirty, and standing on the side lines is safer.
@ FED UP DOMINICAN.Those leading the people including you to self destruction are straight infront of you. Guess you are too lazy and stupid to see them. GO FIND A JOB!
To the one with no imagination and could not think of an alias.
I DO NOT NEED A JOB. I AM HAPPY LIVING OFF THE MONIES I EARNED WORKING IN THE COLD IN THE UK.
NOW this ‘stupid’ thing. All I’ll say is RIGHT BACK AT YOU.
Do not quote people you know nothing about in your post. He didn’t represent what you think. If you think the Chinese are our enemies, look closer. And don’t forget, when it rains, it pours on all our roofs, not just some. Ashamed!
Such ignorance you express.
We claim to be an educated people still some of us act as barbarian. No wonder we will continue to stew in our ignorance.
I can’t believe for a country that has more Dominicans living outside of Dominica would behave with such disdain towards a gift given to us so all can enjoy.
I am ashamed by the stupidity of those or the one who acted with such disrespect to another culture.
Our politicians have a role to play in this, they are encouraging residents to act unlawful when they continuously pump hate, discord and divide among our people. We have to change to way we politic only then will all our people act with respect to one another and to those who are helping to make our daily life a little easy to navigate.
I am really disappointed in this act.
i suspect u did it..u n ur crew
MOTS you so political and you so much show your true colors that you making inferences. It could be the other side too .., the color you love (politicians)
This place is really getting out of control!! Does the word RESPECT exists these days? This person or persons have really crossed the line..They need to be jailed, $3000.00 is not enough for this despicable act..
we have now made these monsters even more unsightly. Dominicans, what have we achieved?
@Ras B
Quite alot – thank you. Just read all the comments – dum dum