No lawsuits against Kenneth Rijock

Rijock claimed the Prime Minister is being investigated by US authorities

There will be no lawsuits coming from attorneys representing Prime Minister, Roosevelt Skerrit, against Kenneth Rijock, the man behind the controversial claim that Skerrit was being investigated by US authorities for his alleged role in the matter involving ex-Dominican diplomat, Ali Reza Ziba Halat Monfared. 

Senior Counsel, Tony Astaphan, told state-owned DBS Radio that such a lawsuit would be too expensive and a waste of time.

Monfared, an Iranian national, was arrested recently after an international manhunt on allegations of being involved in his country biggest-ever corruption scandal.

Rijock, a compliance officer specializing in Enhanced Due Diligence, and a Financial Crime Consultant, alleged in a blog post that reliable sources have confirmed that Skerrit was under investigation in the Monfared matter by an agency of the United States. He did not name the agency.

“The investigation is said to be into Skerrit’s actions, in facilitating the delivery of a diplomatic passport to a known international sanctions violator, Monfared, who was a part of a massive $400m Iran oil-for-gold sanctions evasion operation, involving his alleged partners, Babak Zanjani, and Reza Zarrab; Zarrab is awaiting trial in US District Court in New York,” Rijock wrote.

The Prime Minister has since shot down the allegations.

Some have wondered whether Rijock would be sued in the matter.

But Astaphan said such a lawsuit is out of the question.

“We were told that suing him would be an extraordinary waste of time because what he writes is such utter garbage,” Astaphan stated. “The government would be wasting money. The best thing for us to would be to ignore him and to focus on what is being said in Dominica.”

He described Rijock as an “evil man” that “has gone to jail.”

“This is a man that believes he has the right to smear people in order to promote his own business, his own profession or for whatever motive ….and otherwise,” he stated. “If he comes to Dominica and he says anything in Dominica that is defamatory, that’s a different story but Rijock is just a mouthpiece of the opposition.”

Astaphan said the “critical actors” in the case are Opposition Leader, Lennox Linton, Gabriel Christian, Thomson Fontaine and others.

Meanwhile Astaphan said on Tuesday that the Prime Minister has given him the green light for legal proceedings against Linton, with Christan and Fontaine not being eliminated from the scope of such action.

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112 Comments

  1. Jeremy Tiler, Attorney
    February 2, 2017

    Wise move that CIA agent RiJock will not be prosecuted.

    Very wise move indeed :)

  2. jerry sinclair
    February 2, 2017

    This plan of only the taking to court of Mr Linton iis odd to say the least, frankly it defies the basis of true law, this is not about money, if as Skerrit says he is not culpable in any way then he will bear no cost, the second point is that it opens the gates for anyone in the world to say whatever they wish based on fact and truth or not. provided they say it in a different country. what foolishness is this

    quite frankly it is nonesense to not bring to court Mr Rijock so there has to be a different reason, personally it gives Dominica and the world the opprortunity to hear the evidence as I know a lot will come out, but legally Mr Astaphan your judgement is defiying the basic priciples of law with your present stance, people will think you have lost your edge if you continue with it.

    • John Struthers, LLB
      February 2, 2017

      Taking Linton to court is a strategic move to get the court to put a ‘gag order’ on the proceedings which means that reporting on anything to do with it will not be allowed. This will effectively stifle dissent/ commenting and allow the status quo to continue.

      Remember, I warned you all not to forget the GON Emanuel case? Well, now you are going to have the same thing done to all of you whilst Dr. Skerrit is laughing all the way to the bank over and over again.

  3. Tj
    February 2, 2017

    It is obvious that you photo labor wants to change the law of physics but be fair, Linton did not create this altanative fact of the diplomatic passport. It is the P. M. Not wanting to give the fact in a transparent manner.Q

  4. EnfantDiable
    February 2, 2017

    Gabu has gone quite!!

  5. February 2, 2017

    @Jean Simpson February 1, 2017
    “Because the man writing the story is writing from information given to him by Dominicans”

    People have not agreed with you for whatever reason, but I have that same sentiment as yours –the two of us so far apart cannot be wrong; and our voices must be heard, by God’s command.

    That is what Tony means when he said that “Rijock is just a mouthpiece of the opposition.” He is saying that this writing was influenced by the enemies of PM Skerrit–they may have even worded the contents of that news article.

    These enmies can only make a puppet of their own supporters, thanks to God that they are just a meg minority.

    • Look It
      February 2, 2017

      Papa zor sot eh….. and God not in allu nonsense talking about God’s command

    • FMJ
      February 2, 2017

      Do you really believe that Lennox has that much power to convince this compliance officer to be his “mouthpiece”? This man Rijock has been writing his blogs, doing his investigations, etc, etc for years, so do you think he has something to gain from writing about Dominica’s issues or he has to be influenced by Lennox to write this blog? Why wouldn’t you surmise that the reason Tony does not want to sue is because he knows he would not be able to win in the international courts because the Dominica Government would not be able to influence the outcome? Or because he knows he does not have a case. Maybe he wants to sue those in Dominica because he knows he has more control over court proceedings in Dominica.

    • concern citizen
      February 2, 2017

      The both of U,
      What is said in the dark and what is said in the light is so different than that in the LIGHT PROVERBS chapter 15 : verse 3 says and I quote ( the eyes of the LORD are in every place beholding the EVIL AND THE GOOD SO DON’T WORRY MY BROTHERS or sisters the bank begin to close the CBI program of the LABOUR PARTY soon it will be all over

    • Truth
      September 14, 2018

      A meg majotity in yoir mind, But the prime minister would not agree with you, His actions should teach you,

  6. Helas!
    February 2, 2017

    one day , one day!!!!

  7. Looking in
    February 1, 2017

    Tony is afraid Kenneth Rijock will investigate and write about him next.
    Guys like Tony just have big mouth on little people….they have no back bone. Chickens. Come on Tony, sue the one who wrote the article, sue Kenneth Rijock.

  8. Eyes wide open
    February 1, 2017

    All monkey know what tree they climbing! Sue him her Skerritte, send him a cease and desist letter! Ha! Da alone u have power! He would finish u! COWARD!! :-P Tony where you at?!

  9. UserName
    February 1, 2017

    While we speak of passports and more recently registering of ships…Here is what is on the horizon ….. Pedro Fort Bebel “The Fort Group is a conglomerate of 17 companies, nine domiciled in Florida, three in Spain (domiciled in Barcelona), two in the Dominica and one in Costa Rica, Panama and Colombia”… “Fort has purportedly established a bank in Dominica, ‘which under the law of the tax haven is required to maintain a minimum of one million dollars in funds to keep its banking license”. “Fort has also purportedly taken up Dominican citizenship”

    Diaro Extra is reporting that Pedro Fort is under investigation by Spanish and US authorities.

    http://ccaa.elpais.com/ccaa/2016/05/31/catalunya/1464709686_008274.html

    http://behindmlm.com/companies/pedro-fort-owns-1-2-million-miami-mansion-fort-ad-pays/

  10. February 1, 2017

    tony you find that fence too high but do not worry you will meet your waterloo sooner than you think

  11. Durand Durand
    February 1, 2017

    Your BLASTED liar

  12. God is Watching
    February 1, 2017

    We and our children will continue to Bruise our knees in prayer until the GOD THAT WE AND OUR CHILDREN SERVE INTERVENE AND DELIVER our country from this ONE MAN GOVERNMENT AND HIS FRIENDS because while he and his friends bellies are filled OUR CHILDREN ARE CRYING LOUDLY BECAUSE THEIR BELLIES ARE EMPTY

    • The Truth Be Told (Original)
      February 1, 2017

      Who you think God is and what do you take him for? Leave God out of it!
      God knows what is in your heart. God does not approve of hatred, spoiling the character of others and wishing them harm.
      How well are you versed in the teachings of Our Lord Jesus Christ?
      Go and study Holy Scripture and practice it.
      As Our Lord said, “I desire mercy not sacrifice.”

  13. Real!!!!!
    February 1, 2017

    Base on your claim Tony Mr.Kenneth is doing significantly more damage to Dominica than Lennox because he airing his concerns to a huge audience in the INTL global market and revealing much more damaging information.

    But Lennox become you and PM target…..BOSS is Lennox you feel you can beat in the Caribbean corrupt courts and in an economically challenge country but time will tell.

    The good spirits around Lennox will turn the tables on you and PM.

  14. Dave Bertrand
    February 1, 2017

    Bring it on Tony Astaphans and El Supremo. We are not afraid. The only people you can fool are the Dumbinicans.

  15. Righteous
    February 1, 2017
    • Barbara Saunders
      February 2, 2017

      Righteous

      Thanks for the link. I read the BBC report about Mr. Rijock’s money-laundering and release from jail in 1992, also his association with drug lords and the like. Good to know that he now assists lawmen in apprehending contemporary money launderers.

      Since the present logic seems to be guilt by association I hope that the authorities who use his services and his associates in Dominica if he has any are not going to be judged based on who or what Mr. Rijock is or was. I listened to him on Q95 and he seems pretty comfortable almost speaking as if he is a Dominican.

  16. %
    February 1, 2017

    The man Rijjock himself is a lawyer..He will belittle Tony.That’s why he is scared.Dr Christian will also treat this with disdain,so will Thompson and Linton..Tony you cannot silent us!

  17. Marcus Hill
    February 1, 2017

    Breaking News!! Tony Astaphan refuses an Easy Lawsuit that would bring him a fortune!

  18. Lang Mama
    February 1, 2017

    Remember he had no interest in suing Weekliblitz editor but after his rant and a trip by wonder boy Weekliblitz editor change his hym?

  19. Lang Mama
    February 1, 2017

    Arent Astaphan and,Skerrit suing Fontaine for the same thing and its been 7 years. How it is that on certain matters the court works expeditiously in Astaphan and Skerrit favor and on other matter the same Astaphan and Skerrit keep showing no interest

  20. Lady Gaga
    February 1, 2017

    Yo kweh moun sot ! Since when has Tony ever passed up an opportunity to making money on god (government of Dominica ?)

    • rasta
      February 1, 2017

      Incredible? Tony to put dominica back in favor with the Americans would be to challenge the originator of the story. Guess what you are not. Dominicans do not be fooled!! This is just simply trying to shift attention. Not this time tony the people or at the majority knows who you are. It will not work this time.

      God bless the wise!!!

  21. Justified diaspora
    February 1, 2017

    That’s how tony makes his money on Skeritt by lawsuits. I wonder how much he will get paid this time for suing linton. And all these foolish labourites jumping up and their kitchen has no food. Too much red coolaide they drink and still drinking. STUPID PEOPLE . Tony just laughing at you all getting poorer and he getting richer.

    • The Truth Be Told (Original)
      February 1, 2017

      What a ridiculous comment? It makes no sense. Not justified. :twisted: :mrgreen: :twisted: :mrgreen: :twisted: :mrgreen:

  22. Smh
    February 1, 2017

    So is Lennox fence that low? Hmmm…the very person who is alledging the PM is involved in such actions will not taken to court but the person repeating it will be taken to court. Pure rubbish! So if Mr. Rijock is known for speaking garbage why don’t you mark everything that comes out of Lennox’s mouth on this particular subject as garbage too.?If Mr. Rijock is dragging your name through the gutter why don’t you tackle the source of the problem too? These lawyers have more logic than logic itself…smh

  23. God's beloved
    February 1, 2017

    Little back yard boys now playing mafias at the expense of the Dominican people and they samelessly think they have a right to the country’s money.. Man’s heart is so desperately wicked and they are so stupid that they think that they are invincible, there is a season for everything…All the money and wealth that they are amassing they are still unhappy. Allu should enjoy the millions and leave Linton ALONE who do not have wealth because he does not feel he has a right to money that does not belong to him. RIGHTEOUS AND GODLINESS WILL ALWAYS PREVAIL OVER EVIL.
    ALLU CAN NEVER BE HAPPY, GOD IS WATCHING AND HE WILL DEAL WITH ALL MANNER OF EVIL AND THOSE CAUGHT UP IN IT. THE NET IS CLOSING IN DESPERATE MEN AND WOMEN.

    • The Truth Be Told (Original)
      February 1, 2017

      Tell Linton to leave the PM alone to perform his elected duties in peace. Linton is causing much trouble and disunity in D/ca. Where God is concerned, there is a price to be paid for that.

  24. Truthseeker
    February 1, 2017

    The PM needs to answer serious questions based on indisputable facts. FACT: Govt. is deliberately keeping us in the dark about of number of persons currently holding Dominica’s diplomatic passports, their names, their resumes, their dates of appointment, where they are based, the nature of their work, their terms of engagement and their records of performance. WHY IS THIS A SECRET? (2) FACT: Two ‘persons of interest’ in multi-million dollar, high-profile crimes had D’a diplomatic passports and passed ‘due diligence’ tests. WHY ARE THE NAMES OF THE SCREENING AGENCIES THAT DID SUCH A POOR JOB BEING WITHHELD? FACT: The PM said Monfared’s passport was only revoked when he became embroiled in the crime scandal, so the revocation had nothing to do with his work for D’a. WHAT SPECIFICALLY DID HE DO FOR DOMINICA DURING HIS TENURE?

  25. Dominican Passports
    February 1, 2017

    All you know better than too play with the white man. :lol:

    • February 2, 2017

      Great comment……dey fraid.

  26. Doc. Love
    February 1, 2017

    I don’t believe Tony loves Skeritt anymore. I believe Tony wants a rest, the man is tied and would not mind if Skeritt would be picked up by the Americans. Every week or every month he has to defend him one way or the other. Those of us who read DNO, DCA Vibes, Caribbean News Now, and listen to Kairi and DBS to name a few, will understand what I mean when I say the man is tied or fed up. We know Dominicans are, according to the saying, to show to flam, why would Tony want to have this lost situation go on any further then is has, at least this disaster. Their is already legal actions taken against Fontaine for a similar situation. Their is also the alleged prostitution case against Mr. Linton, now he wants to widen the scope. If Tony continues that stupidness, Skeritt will be spending all his twilight years running up and down the steps of the courts in Dominica and possibly the appeal’s court.

    • The Truth Be Told (Original)
      February 1, 2017

      You are in Tony’s mind to know how he feels? He is tired and fed-up of people as you, the troublemakers who harass the PM and cause lack of peace in Dominica.

  27. %
    February 1, 2017

    Tony will be ridiculed in the USA..That’s why Skerrit saidDominica is NOT a realp country..This country under DLP,is the most polluted and corrupt ountry in theCommonwealth..What was Monfared doing in Dominica?And he even had people sheltering him??

    • The Truth Be Told (Original)
      February 1, 2017

      You have a severe problem. Many D/cans I know who reside in Dominica have nothing bad to say about their country and the PM. They are busy minding their business. Some of you are too idle. Satan finds some mischief for idle minds to do. :twisted: :twisted: :twisted:

  28. LifeandDeath
    February 1, 2017

    Dominicans allow Ridiculous to survive too long..LMAO..Tony ain’t making sense at all..If they ain’t bluffing this will go just as Matt article..”Million Dollar Assets, $5,000 Salary”…

    Skerrit has been in the making for years..bad habits always lead you astray..

  29. Roseau
    February 1, 2017

    Tony is not a smart man. Tony said in the above report that suing the CBS guy is a waste of time and money because what he wrote is garbage. In the mean time Lennox repeated what the man wrote and is Lennox you all want to sue? Is Tony really the Senior Council in Dominica? Or did he really pass the bar anywhere ? We need to investigate how this Tony got his law degree.

    • forreal
      February 1, 2017

      what i read above does not refer to CBS,please quote the line that you are referencing?

      • forreal
        February 1, 2017

        the only thing wrong on what tony has said is rijock is the mouth piece of the opposition,rijck could have made assumptions based after learning of the CBS news,,so these are allegations by tony or well unless he has proof that should come out in the court proceedings,but i we should all welcome the courts proceeding as an act of transparency,to long now their has been mud slinging by the opposition,so lets gets all the facts on table

      • Me
        February 1, 2017

        Once you learn to express yourself in properly punctuated English I may take you serious.

    • The Truth Be Told (Original)
      February 1, 2017

      Intelligent people and those of dignity and class do not repeat what a man who adopts Wikileaks states and a criminal at that. Lennox will always get into trouble. He does not know how to discern what is worth repeating and not repeating. He has much to learn.

  30. Look It
    February 1, 2017

    Labourites ZOR SOT eh!!!!

    Celebration because Lennox is being sued….that’s how Tony always deflects from the issue at hand….. and the DLP aka Skerrit supports start to jump and dance, immediately stopping their feeble attempts of questioning what is going on, here in Dominica….. they will even stop wondering why Lennox and not this US man that wrote the blog.

    DON’T BE FOOLED….EVEN THE DEVIL WAS THE ANGEL OF LIGHT!

    • The Truth Be Told (Original)
      February 1, 2017

      And what are you, the devil’s advocate? :twisted: :mrgreen: :twisted: :mrgreen: :twisted: :mrgreen:

  31. Massacre
    February 1, 2017

    This is a phycology Tony and Skerro is using on the unwise Dominicans. They know that this CBS reporter cannot compete with them to stay in power in Dominica, so they are threatening Linton who is in sole position to replace them!
    Their motive is to denigrate anyone who threatens their position so now that Lennox is their biggest threat, they going after him with everything and the kitchen sink.
    This will not work so we will keep the pressure on until Skerritt leaves office. We do not want you as our P.M anymore .

  32. jonathan st jean
    February 1, 2017

    Tony you and Skerritt should know by now that Lennox is not scared of you guys.You are showing that you hate a Dominican and care about an American,by being willing to sue Lennox and not the originator of what you call false information.Who has a broader international outreach, Lennox or Rijock,who has more money for you to be paid more, Lennox or Rijock.Who has more ability to cause harm to Skerrit’s reputation internationally, Lennox or Rijock?I must ask you Tony what really is your motivation.You cannot hate Lennox that much,I don’t believe.If so what example are you setting for the youth who would want to get into politics in the near future.You have denigrated Dominicans,calling them Cacador,etc.Where does your real loyalty lie, don’t tell me you were born in Dominica, that’s not enough,Tony

    • The Truth Be Told (Original)
      February 1, 2017

      You will help Lennox to pay his legal fees.

  33. February 1, 2017

    You kidding me Tony with all that passport money going around ”it’s too expensive” pure Horse Manure coming from a guy who is immune to the truth and is the spokesperson for the Punjab PhD who absolutely hates the truth.

  34. AA
    February 1, 2017

    All Linton have to do is to provide the guy as his star witness and then them fellas like tony will have to tell the people why brokerage firms in the US declined doing business with him.

    • The Truth Be Told (Original)
      February 1, 2017

      Some of you think you are smart. And when “the guy” incriminate himself, then will he be sued and another Court case will begin. Let him try.

  35. leakfreak
    February 1, 2017

    Okay something wrong here!! It look like only one or a few persons doing all this posting. LOLLLLLLL

    I not seeing no one with redeyes responding or commenting! THOSE SUCKERSSSSSSSSS, they cannot even find words for this one because is Tony its referring to.

  36. CIA Agent
    February 1, 2017

    Skerrit di Tony: “Mwen ka tombay!! Tiré roch’, mété paille ; tiré roch’, mété paille.”

  37. JustSayN
    February 1, 2017

    Dominicans must be vigilant and recognize that both political camps are championing their own interests, and the citizens are just a means to an end. They’re going to say what will get you in their corner, they will both innundate you with misinformation and hope you will not do the research. Abandon blind allegiance do your research, get informed and make wise decisions. Don’t be a Labour nor a UWP puppet.

    • Look It
      February 1, 2017

      you too smart lol lol….. if you had done your own research you should know that regardless of being labour or uwp….something doesn’t add up with the CIB programme and all these ships registered in Greece and flying Dominica flags….with one of these ships being detained because of its illegal cargo.

      From that alone you would realize, the only puppets right now, are you Labourites refusing to stare these facts in the face

      NICE TRY TO DEFLECT AND PLAY OBJECTIVE. pfffff *roll eyes*

      • Just Saying
        February 1, 2017

        Dear Look It, I agree with you 100% that there is something fundamentally wrong with the program, there is no denying that. However, both parties have their agendas, either to remain in power or gain power. Labour is going to deny, deflect and distract you from the flawed program, and UWP is going to use that and anything albeit truth, falsehoods and misinformation. As Dominicans we must me a concerted effort to bring balance to the democracy.
        I am not a registered voter and have zero party affiliation. All too often progress and advancement are arrested because of blind allegiance. My objectivity is not clouded by partisanship.

      • The Darkness
        February 1, 2017

        Hmmm…. You must be proud of yourself… following a “side”.

        Blue or Red, the bloods or Creeps… they are all the same. Did you not read what he said or did you see a part of the comment and decided it was stained red?

        The comment started with the person taking their self out of the Red situation and not just sending fire upon the blue camp.

        Where did you learn your English? in the jungle from Darwin? Monkey?

      • The Darkness
        February 1, 2017

        @ Just Saying… That’s right. Dominicans follow too easily; hence why they are easy to manipulate.

        Ashamed of you all, really and truly.

        Dont blame skerrit or linton for you all not standing up and demanding them both put down.

        Dominica’s current state of affairs is on you all. Make a difference, there will be change. Do nothing, this happens.,

        I am not saying that we should all go rally, like the idiot in blue suggests or conform as the red monkey would have it.

        Look past the colours and make proper decisions. Think of the future and not just the present.

    • Dominican
      February 1, 2017

      You can say whatever you like but the hard fact is that our representative do not get elected without votes. So you can sit on the wall as much as you want and be free to criticize whoever is in power or not, benefitting or suffering from measures taken by representatives voted by others. I call that opportunism and cowardice.

      • Just Saying
        February 2, 2017

        @Dominican: Never be afraid to raise your voice for honesty and truth and compassion against injustice and lying and greed. If people all over the world…would do this, it would change the world. – William Faulkner.
        Until the citizens of Dominica engage in some substantive reasoning and challenge the dogma of both political parties change will cease to come.

  38. Is So
    February 1, 2017

    Again and again your leadership is being brought into the spotlight! Lennox you have misled and misguided your followers. When will your loyal supporters see you for who you are? People, Why are shamefully condoning such reckless behavior from a person who wants to lead our nation? LL you are a disaster . In other words you were fooled. Will you continue with this lies?

    • Look It
      February 1, 2017

      WOW WOW WOW!!!!

      You mean to tell me, is Linton you want to pose these questions to and not Skerrit?????!!!!!

      You people need to be deliverttttttt. Jesus take the wheel!!!!

    • jonathan st jean
      February 1, 2017

      @is so, you talk about misguided people and lies.You can’t be serious.The fact that more than one diplomat appointed by Skerritt has been arrested in possession of Dominican diplomatic passport, ,are you saying that this is a lie? Lennox did not choose these nor appoint them as diplomats.I know that you are shameful and embarrassed,and people who are embarrassed are in denial.However for love of Dominica we will forgive your ignorance and disingenuousness.Lennox has nothing to do with this shameful fiasco except that he brought it to the attention of the nation and the world.For that we thank him and pray God protects and guides him as a patriotic leader

    • Da
      February 1, 2017

      I am not a supporter of Lennox but a lover of Dominica. The best interest of Dominica always comes first in my decision making process. I love Dominica do you?

  39. Real!!!!!
    February 1, 2017

    Haha….SMH.

    Linton is not the enemy……suing give him more power and already he is a powerful man.

    .I hope after all of that you can sue your marital partner for allege abandonment.

    This guy Tony is just pining the PM into a corner for more scrutiny……Time to resign Roosevelt!!!!

  40. winston warrington
    February 1, 2017

    Xiao Jianhua was arrested at his hotel suite by Chinese Police and taken to mainland China for investigation (illegal activities). The 43 year old billionaire carried an Antigua and Barbuda passport and commissioned as Ambassador -at – large to the Caribbean nation. How ’bout that? (Source CNN News 2/1/17)

  41. Frank Talker
    February 1, 2017

    Liar liar, pants-on-fire. Thomson Fontaine, whilst living in the USA, made comments over the media, yet Tony and Skerro sued him. The evil duo are threatening same against Gabriel Christian who spoke via media. So why not sue Rijock too? What is this nonsense about Rijock not being in Dominica at the time he made the statements? Sue him, damn-it!

    • Not a herd follower
      February 1, 2017

      You are correct, Frank Talker.

    • The Truth Be Told (Original)
      February 1, 2017

      Thomas Fontaine has a reputation in the US which he left behind. Why do you not find out?

  42. Please help
    February 1, 2017

    Tony do you really believe all the things you are saying ? if you do then may the good Lord bless you . I have never had more questions than i do now . Tony do you really think you making sense or you still fooling the loyal Brainwashed Labourites ? My thoughts are running away i am here trying to make sense of you saying you are not going to sue Mr Rijock and the reasons you gave just have me like; i need to start drinking because if i am drunk i will probably understand better.. Tony you a plain crazy. Mr Linton and the rest of the good honest honorable people will not stop defending Dominica no matter how many lawsuits you all throw at them. Be a BIG man and go after Rijock in the US courts. Let the games begin.

  43. JustSayN
    February 1, 2017

    I am not a Linton fan , nor do I agree with the actions of the ruling government, if the allegations are true, but, Mr.Astaphan is Gaslighting the citizens of Dominica; he is will aware that Mr. Rijock is entitled to express his opinions freely and without interferences:
    The United Nations’ 1948 Universal Declaration of Human Rights states: “Everyone has the right to freedom of opinion and expression; this right includes freedom to hold opinions without interference, and impart information and ideas through any media regardless of frontiers”

  44. zandoli
    February 1, 2017

    Why no lawsuit against this man when you have no trouble bringing an action against Linton. Is it possible that even if you won, the chances of collecting a dime from this man would likely be nil?

    You are going after Linton because that is low hanging fruit?

  45. JustSayN
    February 1, 2017

    Every Dominican has the Protection of freedom of expression. 10.1. Except with his own consent, a person shall not be hindered in the enjoyment of his freedom of expression, including freedom to hold opinions without interference, freedom to receive ideas and information without interference freedom to communicate ideas and information without interference (whether the communication be to the public generally or to any person or class of persons) and freedom from interference with his correspondence. 2. Nothing contained in or done under the authority of any law shall be held to be inconsistent with or in contravention of this section to the extent that the law in question makes provisiona. that is reasonably required in the interests of defence, public safety, public order, public morality or public health…
    Read your constitution, know your rights;
    constitution.org/cons/dominica.htm

  46. Sunne
    February 1, 2017

    (not sure why Tony is saying that Kenneth is a Criminal, the man should sue him) Let the facts speak for itself.

    Kenneth Rijock

    Kenneth Rijock is a financial crime consultant. He has more than 25 year’s experience in the field of money laundering, as a practicing laundryman, financial compliance consultant, and trainer/lecturer to law and intelligence agencies including the FBI. He has testified three times before US Congress committees. Rijock is a veteran of the conflict in Vietnam and Cambodia, and holds the Combat Infantryman’s Badge and Bronze Star Medal. He lives in Miami.

    • Barbara Saunders
      February 4, 2017

      Sunne

      You mean you read all those facts about Kenneth Rijock and did not see the facts indicating that he was a money launderer and was released from jail in 1992. His life style was to assist drug lords and other criminals get rid of their dirty money. How come I read that and you didn’t?

      That suggests to me that if you were responsible for the citizen by investment programme, you could also be taken in by someone with that fantastic resume but who in fact has quite a checkered history.

      Be careful how quickly you jump on the judgement train!

  47. Manicou
    February 1, 2017

    Why Tony don’t send a law suit for Rebecca Theodore. ? Is on poor Lennox he have strength.

  48. oh boy !
    February 1, 2017

    http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/6668879.stm

    this man is a very interesting person KENNETH RIJOCk
    :idea: :!: :mrgreen:
    lol
    they are afraid of him lol

  49. committed
    February 1, 2017

    Just as it is a waste of time and money to suit Rijock,it is a waste of precious time and money to suit Linton.
    It’s only now you realize that, .
    What you are looking for Tony you will get it. Open a can of worms!
    But the sad thing is, it’s the poor,hungry ones that will pay for that.

    • JustSayN
      February 1, 2017

      Why would the government of Dominica want to waste time and money clothing Rijock and Linton?

  50. CRIME STOPPERZ
    February 1, 2017

    tony, would like to ask, does any of these people have a Dominican diplomatic passports?

    Mihael KARNE
    Uros SLIVNIK
    Alenka KARNER
    Matevz KARNER
    Dejan DONKO
    Savo STJEPANOVIC

  51. Tjebe fort
    February 1, 2017

    You just confirmed what a coward your are Tony. But you want to go and stifle the right of our people to speak freely under our constitution. Boy, who is a cacarat? I thought you were bigger than that and as for principles, you don’t have any.

  52. NKRUMAH KWAME
    February 1, 2017

    Oh consistency! Thou art a jewel!!
    HOTEP!

  53. Anonymous
    February 1, 2017

    So it’s a waste of time and money to sue the person who has an international voice but not those who have a mostly local scope? Isn’t the international voice more damaging to the world’s view of our country..affecting the CBI program more?

  54. Country1st
    February 1, 2017

    “This is a man that believes he has the right to smear people in order to promote his own business, his own profession or for whatever motive ….and otherwise,” says the guy that tried to get Linton arrested & charged of leaking Skerrit’a personal information. IPO leak, Tony Astaphans?

  55. Jackass
    February 1, 2017

    LOL !!!! All you really taking the people for ….holes now. You cannot sue the man that write cause it too expensive but you can go ahead and sue Lennox…it cheaper. And if necessary to bring in lawyers from overseas. Hahahaha. DLP must go.

    • Not a herd follower
      February 1, 2017

      good point. too expensive to sue the Americans but he Tony wants to hire overseas lawyers to sue Linton

  56. concerned about the Isle of beauty.
    February 1, 2017

    Green light for linton, and red light for the others? Why not consider what linton is saying/said as gabbage also??

  57. PERFECT IDIOT
    February 1, 2017

    Tony not going after the man that wrote about the man that broke the news: “Friday, January 27, 2017
    PRIME MINISTER OF DOMINICA UNDER CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION IN UNITED STATES” and followed it up with 7 more very nasty articles about Skerrit and Dominica, and then was live on Q95 spreading more lies according to Tony and, he not suing him? Then he afraid to sue Angelo that has been breaking news weekly about the corruption of Skerrit, and is after Lennox Linton you are? Tony, the first time Dominicans heard about Skerrit under arrest was on Saturday very early morning when acting PM Reggie Austrie went on DBS to say it was a lie. It was later about 8am, Matt played Reggie’s response and then read the blog Austrie was referring to. Matt then had Mr. Linton on Q and asked him for his opinion on the blog Reggie Austrie referred to, and Linton simply said, let’s’ wait till Skerrit returns and hear what he says. So what you talking about?

    • Jean Simpson
      February 1, 2017

      Because the man writing the story is writing from information given to him by Dominicans here who have not questioned the writings but has gone ahead and repeated the same as though it was fact. that is the difference. What they, the those to be sued can do is to arrange for the gentleman to come here and present the evidence he has to help them prove their case against Pm skerrit.

      • Look It
        February 1, 2017

        “Because the man writing the story is writing from information given to him by Dominicans here who have not questioned the writings but has gone ahead and repeated the same as though it was fact. that is the difference.”

        But if is they that give the man the information to write why, would they have to question i again! ROFL…… and you feel you wrote something constructive, huh??? lol lol

        ALAS zor Labourites sot eh!!!! Is that what you are hoping is true?????

  58. Who
    February 1, 2017

    TONY ASATAPHAN – He is a joke and can only do his crap in Dominica! Time Tony is dealt with for all the things he has done to Dominica.

  59. Curious me
    February 1, 2017

    Tony, is the lawsuit out of the question because you would be unable to get the bigggggg $’s involved?

    You, no doubt, can not represent your ‘God’ Skerrit in a US court of law and you would hate to see someone else get the jackpot.

    Keep putting the blame on the opposition.

    Time will tell. You will all go down slowly. Every little doggie has its day.

  60. JBaptiste
    February 1, 2017

    Big joke . That’s like somebody hitting you with a stone and you suing his cousin.

  61. SALAOP
    February 1, 2017

    No Lawsuit against Rijock? Too expensive? Tony who you fooling? Lawsuit against Thompson, Lennox and Gabriel haha wait for the lawsuit till doomsday who you fooling?

  62. PERFECT IDIOT
    February 1, 2017

    No Law Suite against Kenneth Rijock, the man that has tarnished the name of our beloved country and Prime Minister? But what I hearing there nou? The reason for that is because according to Tony Astaphan, a lawsuit would be” too expensive and a waste of time?” Tony you have my mind srcewed up boy. Too expensive you said? REALLY? Tony you talking crap man and I lost my respect in you. In any investigation one would want to go after the head, no matter distance or cost. I mean if you want to ignore the head and go after a few, it’s very easy for IDIOTS like myself to read between the lines. You said you want to focus on what is being said in Dominica.” Is the police commissioner hearing your crap? FYI, Kenneth Rijock was live on Q95 yesterday, standing behind his statements and, to make matters worse, he spoke about ships registered abroad with Dominica flags and, also alleged that monies are in Swiss bank that he is going to write about and more. You not going after him boss?

    • cbd
      February 1, 2017

      They fraiiiid they fraid!

    • SADIST
      February 1, 2017

      OH BOI,,,,, PERFECT IDIOT,,,,,, u really sounding perfect… i like that one, i really do

    • TORKSPEC
      February 1, 2017

      sue the messenger : wow

  63. %
    February 1, 2017

    Why Tony takes us for FOOLS SO!..Tony nobody will be sued,and we will continue to talk about corrupt activities.Linton will not stop,Dr Christian RUBBISH your nonsense,and concerned Dominicans will not stop. You have just implied to me thatEVERYTHI.G that Mr Rijjock has said is the truth and somebody will one day soon be pick up by the relevant authorities..In the meantime I continue to talk about Monfared.

    • %
      February 1, 2017

      Dr Christian will RUBBISH your nonsense.

  64. TimTim
    February 1, 2017

    monkey really know which tree to climb!

  65. viewsexpressed
    February 1, 2017

    Tony with his big month and protecting Skerrit he is very selective who they go after: Here what they come up with, “…such a lawsuit would be too expensive and a waste of time….” You hear lie, that is lie! Can you imagine these people. If you win, you win plenty damages, what really you guys are scared of?
    Hon Linton, Team Dominica, UWP and “Patriots” will good for you all.
    . Is that what it is counsel?

  66. Madam- la aussi
    February 1, 2017

    So it would be a waste of time and I guess the counter lawsuit and damages would be too high and over here you are not able to bribe the judge and court . judgement would easily be in the Millions and millions of US dollars. But here it is open season on Lennox and the others. But what you fail to realize that the Judge of judges is on the bench of high justice – vindicating Lennox everytime. What about the case you and the entire Labour cabinet filed against Linton in high Court? ” why is it not called and why it disappeared on the court docket?

  67. NADINE
    February 1, 2017

    “We were told that suing him would be an extraordinary waste of time because what he writes is such utter garbage,” Astaphan stated. :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

    TONY AS TAPHAN BOY.
    There can be no other reason why you cannot take Mr. Rijock to task is because if you guys go to the US court Skerrit will have to give testimony…

    All i can do is laugh at that scary cat :lol: :lol: :lol:

    Clock is ticking Toe-Knee Boy :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

  68. Push ON
    February 1, 2017

    :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: I dying omgeeeeee :lol: :lol: :lol:

    Tony allu cannot sue the man, that’s why!!!! allu jolly well know this man knows exactly what he is talking about. This man works with US Congress, Tony….

    The man start questioning about all the money in offshore accounts and if these money actually belongs to the people of Dominica…. also all the money for the 100 + ships…. in allu A**!!!!!

    PM come dow in the night on PRIVATE PLANE….. why didn’t he use Seaborne… you know how much it cost to hire a private plane???????

    • February 1, 2017

      Not your dam buisness

      • The Darkness
        February 1, 2017

        It is the business of Dominicans, whose tax paying money is used!!!

        Are you lacking in the upper regions of the body sir? Is the spirit chamber empty or is it just stained red? Don’t hurt your head. no response required.

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