Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerritt has made a call to the society at large to take command of their obligations, specifically as it relates to their security and that of the greater community.
The call comes after a number of incidents which required response from the Police during the Independence celebrations. One such incident included a stabbing on November 4 during the ‘Street Jam’.
“People in the society must take on their responsibilities. People cannot leave everything to the Government. The Government cannot regulate every behavior of an individual. Are we going to say to stop the Carnival next year, because a few people want to fight in the streets?. Are we going to say to stop all public activities because people keep fighting at these activities? Are we going to stop all fetes? What is the root of the problem? Too many people have abdicated their responsibility,” Skerrit stated.
He added, “Parents need to spend more time with their children and to take greater responsibility for the children’s future and well being. The society must take greater responsibility for its behavior. When we have a constant diatribe of attacks and lack of tolerance among ourselves as people, what do we expect?”
Additionally he conveyed the need for all factions of society to grab hold of their responsibility towards the preservation of peace in the country.
Skerrit said, “We cannot leave the security of the state only to the Government. What is the responsibility of the media, church, schools and the business community? We all have a role to play in the maintenance of law and order and peace and tranquility in our country,” he argued.
The Prime Minister does not believe that the activity was the cause of the stabbing incident but rather it is a culture of misbehavior that has been allowed to fester among a few deviants of Dominican society.
“We need to hold those people who have committed those crimes. By blaming the ‘jump-up’ we are saying that these people who have cause themselves to be in trouble are not responsible,” he concluded.
WCK: “lets follow the leader do everything he say.. he does”
WHAT THE PM SAID REALLY MAKES WE SHOULD BE
LOOKING OUT FOR EACH OTHER. GIVE THE CRIMI-
NALS THOUGHER PUNISHMENT WITH THIS THEY’LL
KNOW HOW TO BEHAVE THEMSELVES. THE SYSTEM IS
TO EASY ON THE CRIME OFFENDERS,SQUEEZE THEM
HARD FOR THEM TO FEEL, THEY MUST THINK BEFORE DOING IT AGAIN.
Last one to uitlzie this is a rotten egg!
Stop hating, and support something when it is good. Do you all love our youth? Do want the best for the youth. The PM have not said anything wrong. Parents have to take responsibility, church leaders have to take responsibility,neighbours have to take responsibility. It takes a village to raise a child.Well done PM.
Mr PM shouldn’t we also try to protect Mr GON Emmanuel?…An attempt was made to kill him,and the entire country is pointing fingers in oned direction. What do you think?
This dude has all the dots becuase he think GON Emmanuel is the most important person in Dominica. The victims of crime are crying for help and the UWP and people like this guy is say pheww…you are the back burner becuase we need GON sorted out ….what a joke.
BTW, I head the home for the disabled was robbed twice…what’s up with that…GON
Wiki its so obvious you have a job to do, anyone reading your posts with more than a primary education can deduce that…I like the way you “lay it out” hahahahahahah..
Wiki why DO you u purposely play dumb??? U have a masters in psychology so it is begging me to ask WHY?
Wikileak is a guzzler who eats directly in the trough.. honk.. honk.
Since when is security of the state not responsibility of the Govt.? Man, mister not easy. He is saying one thing and doing another. Isn’t it the same Govt. that’s taking care 24/7 of his personal security or not? So we lesser mortals have to look after ourselves then?
I would think that after these many years in a position of leadership one would be better able to address the crime problem. Are we all to take up arms to personally defend ourselves, should we form vigilante groups. Yes, as individuals we have a responsibility to conduct outselves in concert with social norms and the law, but when that fails what should the society do. That is the question at hand. Clearly the the Prime Minister has not addressed this issue in his statement.
This statement of the Prime Minister is another indication of the mediocrity of his governance thus far. Is this all that he can say about a worsening crime problem in Dominica.Platitudes and generalities are not going to work. We need mature leadership.
It is so sad that our people have become so shallow. Where is the patriotic pride? I know we are not dumb people! So why are some of our expressions so dumb! The Prime Minister is simply asking that we help each other to be responsible in our behavior, that we protect each other and do not behave like we are in the jungle!!! Is that too much to ask? Come on people!
i know right.some of us dominicans just stuck in the whole politics stuff that even doing good things is now a bad thing.
The PM is not at fault but someone needs to bring forth to Parliament to start to amend our laws. Year after year we show by example that we need to have facilities for juvenile offenders. The criminals start somewhere. One doesn’t grow up and decide that today he wants a life of crime. We need to address all our minor problems that lead to the big ones.
All I can say is “Uneasy lies the head that wears the crown,”according the Shakespear. It is not easy to run DA. And Mr. Skeritt should be lauded for his temrity to attempt to do a good job at it.
Man, … he volunteered for the job! He was eager, did not want anyone else to have it. To be lauded for temerity? You better look up the meaning of that word because Mr. Skerrit would not be amused.
I don’t blame anyone but I try my best to talk to the young persons about their violent and temper problems. Some of you instead of turning a blind eyes in your communities and then blaming someone, why not speak to some of the troubled youths. Who know you might make a difference in someones life. You will hear some of their problems too and can offer some advice instead of playing blame game!
At least you thank him for the good he has done. But why on earth would you want him to resign? Are you the only one who voted him in and how do you come to the conclusion that he has overstayed? You will have to wait for the next election or perhaps the decision of the Cour on the dual citizenship issue. Why are you all so hating and jealous of one of our bros? Remove that hatred from within and let us pray and continue to love another as God loves us.
when a leader has become dishonest and entangled in so many legal and financial mess it is a signal that he will destroy the POSTERITY of our people.
Glad that you recognise that we are thankful for the good that they have done as all government must; but We think that enough is enough and he must go.
But you know what?
Give thanks that you are not part of a group of people whose consciences will haunt them until they spend time for the crimes they have done to the fabric of our society…..performing by deception and grand charge
Say?!
Who ever is jealous of such personalities really has a problem with the Creator because he warns us not to drink from the cups of liars and deceivers.
Dont be surprised to know that all we have is sympathy for those in so much folly…..
Mr. Skerrit, the fish starts rotting from the head, “no law, no constitution,” “win, loose or draw.”
From top to bottom lawless in Dominica, how are we going to restore rule of law. By asking media reps to stop operating like there is freedom of press, or to separate judiciary from executive?
People are more easily persuaded to do crimes when they are of the view that they can get away with it….this is Psych 101.
Too many times it appears that politics and other factors that has nothing to do with the course of justice interferes with court system.
If this is how you intend to keep it and so you are encouraging citizens to get licenced fire arms to protect themselves, then say that. Otherwise persons will be looking for protection from the police and justice from the courts. Which is just the way it ought to be.
As long as the UWP stay disconnected from people and logics, they will spend their better part on talks shows and wrtiting crap on DNO and then liking their very own comments.
I say Sprags is the opposition leader
we are asking Mr. Skerrit to resign.
He has over stayed his welcome and dececrated the santity of the office and constitution.
Thank you for the good that was done while you were there but trust us; it is time for you and your ministers to go, go, go.
We are asking Mr. Skerritt to continue doing a fine job of serving Dominica for many years to come. Great job sir, I salute you for a job well done. Continue the good work.
We will never accept just a resignation. A thorough investigation of his tenure in office, amid all the bobol MUST BE HELD.
I am not an unwaivering supporter of Mr. Skeritt, however I just can not see who else. The UWP continue to demonstrate a lack of an understanding what it would take to lead DA into the 20th Century. Biases aside, what’s the next choice?
you are simply a lap dog, a parasite of the government.. oNE CATCHING CRUMBS UNDER THE TABLE.The UWP would do a better job,the Freedom Party would do a better job, Pappy with a few responsible and honest men would do a better job.So stop your rubbish your semi illiterate fool. Go TO SCHOOL! Fact is this government has brought us to shame, they have no credibility,and they need to be investigated and sent to jail.
He is a born Dominican and he was voted by the people. Whats your problem. ARE YOU HAPPY SMILE. HAVE A NICE DAY. GOOD MORNING.
What is the problem folks? Isn’t what a leader of a country should say? I am just saying.
When all will be dead and or cripple there will be no more fete Mr.Skerritt.
Mr Skerrit why do you think that the GON Emmanuel firebombing is not being investigated by the police. Can you give us your views?
Out of context. See my previous comment about hatred and jealousy!
@? Who wants to read your garbage? Are you real?You seem to one of the many scums we have on island.
you the next speaker of the house.. Congrats
No jobs!!!
I was about to say the same thing. I cannot be voting for you and I cannot get a job anywhere in Dominica. No sah….that’s the last vote you and the rest of your good for nothing party will get from me. Then you will come and talk about jobs for the youth…my a**
THE WHOLE WORLD IS SUFFERING FROM THE SAME
PROBLEM NO JOBS. DA IS NOT THE ONLY COUNTRY.
More needs to be done to often law abiding citizens are the victims of the criminal act.I came home for carnival once and had an individual put a gun to my head because he ask for $20.00 and I told him I didnt know him.They need greater sentencing.
Well I guess parents bear all the responsibility for what goes on in society. So then there is no need for government or church or judiciary. Come on!! We all have a responsibility and it begins with setting the right example. Parents need to be good role models and so do prime ministers. We need to show respect for the law so that civilians can respect the law. We also need to provide rehabilitation and proper punishment when these crimes occur. We cannot cover up crimes and free people because of their rank in society. We cannot make video tape evidence disappear so as not to prosecute people. It still remains a village effort. These young people will continue to stab and kill, why? Because they go unpunished. When was the last time a young person got a good punishment for one of these crimes? Most of them go free to kill again.
Mr. Skerrit, stop giving your responsibilities to every one. We as parents can do so much. The rest is up to the government to provide proper facilities with counseling and rehabilitation, the church to condemn the wrong behaviours and set the right example to society that you do not condone a thing because your party is in power and the judiciary and police to prosecute a crime no matter who the perpetrator is or who is his family.
We will do our part but you have to do yours. The security of our nation is everybody’s responsibility. It is not all yours neither is it all mine.
Man all you have guts!! DNO don’t short change the people of Dominica. Where is the story of the grand expose’ of these thugs? Don’t tell me you have not heard about it! Here it is for your information!
So while I agree with you , the incident in connection with the fire bombing of Mr . Emmanuel’ s home in Goodwill bring the perpetractors to justice . The one who is hiding in the U.S.A get the help of the FEDs to get here to answer to the Police.
GIVE THE TROUBLE MAKERS HASHER PUNISHMENT
OTHERS WILL THINK TWICE BEFORE COMMITING CRIMES.
Sir,
With all due respect Sir, but ‘Charity begins at home’. Clean up your backyard first and stop laying blame at the feet of those who you set the example for.
Thank You
Signed
Citizens For A MUCH Better Dominica – Note the difference
Clean up your own backyard first by laying the blame on the PM. You should be first exammple to your children at your own homes and not blame someone else. Teaching people to demonstrate and not take up their responsibility but lay everything on the Government moreso the PM.
The Father is watching on those of us who Calls ourselves – Citizens for a much better Dominica but in truth we just want to ride on the back and minds of the masses so we will be in power and we do not mind to get there even if it by demonstration but God forbids. We will have to adhere to the wishes of the Creator and the general election.
I completely agree with the Prime Minister.
Please continue to do the good work. God bless.