Prime Minister, Roosevelt Skerrit, has taken somewhat of a religious tone as Lent approaches, calling on Dominicans to stop and reflect on what is right in the sight of God and the manner Dominica is being packaged.
In many Christian traditions, Lent is a time of repentance, fasting and preparation for the coming of Easter. It is also a time of self-examination and reflection. The 40-day period begins on Ash Wednesday and ends on Holy Saturday.
In an address to the nation on Friday, the Prime Minister said he wishes that Dominicans use the religious occasion for reflection.
“Fellow Dominicans, Ladies and Gentlemen, it is my fervent wish that we use the approaching Lenten season to stop and reflect on what’s right and appropriate in the sight of God and Man, with respect to the manner in which we go about packaging and promoting our country,” he noted. “A house that is divided will not stand.”
He stated that the political temparature in Dominica is always high since there can never be consensus on all issues “but we do not have to resort to slash and burn methods to stress and get our points across.”
“I have said before and I shall repeat here again, that misuse of social media can make or break small islands such as Dominica. It is shameful to hear and read of some of the things said by Dominicans about Dominica and other Dominicans,” he noted. “While all citizens are free to express their views and associate with the party of their choosing, it must at all times be remembered, that at the end of the day, it is Dominica that is left with a black eye. It is a worsening image and reputation of Dominica that we will have to deal with, if and when the electorate considers it appropriate to hand the reigns of office to their party and its leaders.”
He stated that Lenten season is a good time for Dominicans to recommit themselves to promoting positive things about Dominica.
“Therefore, I wish to reiterate that the start of the Lenten season in a few days time, is an opportune time for Dominicans, at home and abroad, to recommit to the cause of promoting and upholding all that is positive and exemplary about our country.” he stated. “These unjustified, ill-informed and harmful rants on social media need to stop. They achieve nothing, other than portraying Dominica in a negative light in the eyes of the world.”
Skerrit said the violence which erupted in Roseau on February 7 are still fresh in the minds of Dominicans and “should serve to remind us of the need to conduct ourselves in a manner that would redound to the glory and benefit of our beloved Dominica.”
“This weekend is the countdown to the high point of our Carnival celebrations and I would hope that we can all, as of today, set partisan politics aside, and contribute to making this year’s carnival one of the best ever,” he said. “I am inspired by the number of visitors and returning nationals flying and sailing in for the carnival. I urge our citizens and residents, let us all act in a responsible manner, so as to create an atmosphere of fun, peace and relaxation, as we enjoy the most original carnival in the Caribbean. May God grant us a safe and incident free carnival, and may He continue to guide and protect our beautiful island.”
Lenten season or lentils season, how can a man be so manipulative ?
Oh, but Roosevelt does reflect, every day……upon himself when he looks in the mirror. trouble is he does not recognize what he is seeing.
Oh please give me a break. Satan cannot forgive sin and clear your own conscious by declaring all of states assets, deals as a result of the CBI. We do pot trust you and trust is something that must be earned, not bought. If your want to repent go see you Parish priest and get away from all the Satan’s that surround. Now resign, get out of office, you are a failure, big tome. very disappointing.
Boss lent cannot save you, as a matter of fact it’s a time to confess, to speak the truth,something which is very far from you..so in this season we are getting rid of all liars for they shall find themselves in the lake of fire..Pack Up!!!!
Confession is good for the soul PM so try it yourself.
take the advice for you and the cronies it is now that you all need it
Boss you not no bishop so take a pill..All I can reflect on is how you have brought my lovely County to disrepute AND for this you must step aside..why is this so hard for you to do..you are the problem and you’re bring us down with you.Bro just step aside let Dominica breathe again…Dominicans have lost all confidence in you..You are corrupt to the bone. Shameful and Shameless Leader.
I will reflect on the international world instead.
One of the most debilitating diseases affecting Dominica is the intense political tribalism and partisanship. This Divide and Rule political strategy has created monumental and irreparable damage to the general populace especially the weak, uninformed and the gullible among us. For PM Sherrie to expound about the Lenten Season after just harassing and embarrassing his political opponents with Commando-like raids at their residences is nothing but Hypocritical.
Tell him to start with himself and others may follow!
Oh, Skerrit it is either you stay in politics to lie and screw the country with its people instead of speaking like a Christian because the God above sees and hears everything even before you say it.Give us a break Skerrit.
I Hope He takes his own advice. This man continues to play on the sympathy of those who blindly support him. You can fool the people sometimes but u cant fool all the people, all the time. So please as a patriotic citizen i am asking the same of u. Please do some deep reflection during lent.
my god… skerrit is a priest too. never knew, father skerrit psychology hard at work
The use of the name of God to exhault one self while demonizing others and pretending to be blameless. This above is dispicable and craftily deceptive to the highest degree. The more this guy speak the more he reveals himself. I understand why So much disaster aim for Dominica. It’s ran by the diabolical forces with pure deception and lies. This guy needs to do Dominica a favor and step down an run away.
The Prime Minister must look into the mirror, implement this advice, and take a dose of his prescribed medicine.
My boy, you need to work out your own salvation in fear and trembling leave others to seek out their own.
I am not washed in the blood of Roosevelt skerrit!
I don’t worship at the church of the Dominica Labour Party!
Mr P M
What exactly is positive and exemplary about Dominica?
We just don’t know what is true or false as everything is done on the dark!
Why can’t you follow the Lord’s example and be truthful and open to the people?
Honestly, I wish that you would leave the Lord out of your business. I do not wish to receive religious education from you as I would prefer you to practice what you preach.
Be the shepherds of the flock of God that is entrusted to you: watch over it, not simply as a duty but gladly, because God wants it; not for sordid money, but because you are eager to do it. Never be a dictator over any group that is put on your charge, but be an example that the whole flock can follow. When the chief shepherd appears, you will be given the crown of unfading glory.
To be pondered over.
Skerrit, you created this, it is you and your ably supporters who kept you going. Skerrit,, do not lecture to us about bad behaviour, you have abused your office with your cabal and now you will pay the price, while your so called friends with go free.
“I have said before and I shall repeat here again, that misuse of social media can make or break small islands such as Dominica. It is shameful to hear and read of some of the things said by Dominicans about Dominica and other Dominicans,” he noted. “While all citizens are free to express their views and associate with the party of their choosing, it must at all times be remembered, that at the end of the day, it is Dominica that is left with a black eye. It is a worsening image and reputation of Dominica that we will have to deal with, if and when the electorate considers it appropriate to hand the reigns of office to their party and its leaders.”
Satan, I Know cannot forgive sin. He who wishes to advise people to do at lent, themselves must clean their souls not only at Lent but all through the year and that come clean with affairs of state money and have respect for Dominica and Dominicans. So you famous phrase, “Go to Hell, Go to Hell, Go to Hell….non of our damn business..”. This is your legacy, and you have carried that faith with you for years. Now, you are being watch the gates are closing upon you and the Astaphans, the Volneys, the Nassief etc. etc.,,,cannot save you especially IF they are part of protecting you and failed to guide you. You better get them to pray for you, as Satan is a very powerful man, but God always protect and save his people from bondage and corruption.
Because you know it going to get tighter on you so you trying to calm things down too late .
Pm ask god to forgive u for all your sins and be clean with us whats going on in our sweet da
God has no place in the wrongdoings of mankind he forgives all to repentant souls who approach through prayer and quiet contemplation and begging for forgiveness.
but man is his owwn worst enemy “be sure your sins will find you out, on a human level i am minded of an old song from the 1940,s “to late now to be sorry” and it is true all the slings and arrows of outrageous fortune appear to be pointed in but one direction. and that is an undeniable fact, so as the American say let the chips fall where they may, for every action there follows as in nature a reaction that is law of physics, and it is clear there is much upheaval in Natures Isle and a finger plaster will not heal the wound it is too deep, and the actions of man are far from Godly. but he knows as do most of Dominica, the Caribbean at large as well as the UK; Amerixa, and beyond even as far as China. but I applaud the seniment
Oh yes I will. I prayer that you too stop and think about the lies you have been spouting. Reflect long and hard on the people suffering under your regime., on the fact that Dominica is bigger than you. Reflect on the fact that you own much more than your salary can afford and on the fact that every pig have its day
including you.
Laughable…..GOD chosen ones are not just called by HIM to reflect upon HIM but instead to LIVE HIM in a world that’s growing darker and darker each day…And they are to do that year round..GOD said, that’s the way HIS chosen ones must live ( in and out of season ) …
And so…claiming to reflect upon him during that pagan ritual season …it’s nothing but a big joke…
Use that season for reflection for yourself and repent your sins. Ask for forgiveness so that the nation can heal. Truth and reconciliation will be a start. Practicum is needed Mr, P.M.
We have stopped and reflect a long time ago that’s why we are singing.. Skerrit Must GO!. You the one who needs to see that you have done wrong and you were way to greedy and was on a mission to be wealthy. Please use this season to reflect on the damage you have done to the country.
This hypocrite man called Skerrit just turns me off with his nonsense. Is he now the Bishop of Dominica? Roosevelt Skerrit, when you gave (I believe sold) the passport to that former Nigerian Oil Minister in March of 2015, did you forget it was around the Lent season? When you gave (again I believe sold) one to Aliereza Monfared in May of 2015, did you think Lent? You see how all you hiding behind religion to play your dirty stinking politics. No wonder the greatest enemies of Christ were religious people, particularly religious leaders and is they that finally killed him
Skerrit you are the first one to ask forgiveness in this this period of lent all the monies your made on us re passport and otherwise and just put it in d bank because our economy with soon crumble.
Hogwash Roosevelt, everybody in Dominica are not Roman Catholic!
Everybody are not in your religion; that piece of Catholic religion garbage rhetoric, take it home with you and brainwash your wife, and your progeny’s with it.
The Bible which is the written word of God Jehovah, and Jesus Christ made no mention or reference of Lent. There is no such word found in the word of God; it is nothing more than simply hogwash; mere philosophy of man! If it is not thus saith the Lord found in his word, it is false pagan religious physiology!
Jesus Christ of Nazareth command us believers in God to observe the Passover. Where he broke bread, and drank wine with his disciples instructing us believers in him who are his disciples also to “do this in remembrance of me.” Speaking about himself! You should be observing the Passover if you are a true believer in God, and not this crap lent which is invented by some man you all call pope (papa).
Lent is a Roman Catholic pagan…
” false pagan religious physiology!”
The intended, and appropriate word is “philosophy!”
The misuse of social media to call on sycophants, ideologues and fanatics to go to the cemetery and call opposition members TRAITOR, to do the same on the plane, in the supermarket and even in opposition members car windows is definitely poor leadership, or some would say roguish leadership, by evil men that can only help to foment rebellion in a country. In this season of lent I would like to condemn such a leader for vocalizing these words and would further like to admonish him to make his bible his best friend ,and stop hiding under the coats of crooked and polluted men….Leaders who know about criminal activities but do not report it to the police, example the fire at the telecommunication tower at Melvillehall I condemn them in this season of lent, and call on rightfully thinking Dominicans to do the same. Leaders that pollute, smear and destroy Dominica’s name by the issuance of our document of identity to crooks and criminals I condemn them in this season of lent also.
Next time, please reflect before you allegedly sell another diplomatic passport! You have not only left Dominica with a black eye with your shameful actions but on life support! REFLECT & RESIGN “handsome pm.”
Here we go again…psychology on Dominicans again. This guy plays on the minds of citizens. What a shame.
Well, well mister has suddenly become religious. Next thing we know a miracle will happen and he will repent.
Dear Mr. Skerrit,
I am urging U to take the Holy bible and open it or ask Evangelist Peter Augustine to help U to understand that passage which I am quoting here for U Proverbs 15: 3 which Read and I quote The Eyes of the Lord are in every Place Beholding the Evil and the Good, please reflect on that for a moment
Boy look politricks, once again no Linton, sorry mister but your soft talk is too late and we all can see that this is an attempt to save your skin but the worm has turned.