On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I am delighted to send best wishes to the people of Dominica as you celebrate your national day this November 3.
The United States and the Commonwealth of Dominica share a strong relationship based on mutual respect, shared values, and common interests.
We are working together to ensure respect for the rule of law, strengthen regional security and stability and promote human rights.
Our partnership through the Caribbean Basin Security Initiative and the Energy and Climate Partnership of the Americas is enhancing prosperity throughout the region and helping to build a stronger and brighter future for all people.
As you celebrate this special day with family, friends and loved ones, know that the United States is a committed partner and friend, and we look forward to finding even more ways to work together. Happy Independence Day and best wishes for a year of peace, prosperity and opportunity.
How can some people be so illiterate and stupid posting all this kind of filth and crap on a something so positive it says how wise some us us are.MRS CLINTON THANK YOU ON BEHALF OF ALL WISE DOMINICANS WHO ARE HELPING WITH NATION BUILDING AND HAS A BIT OF COMMONSENSE.
I Mr.R.M.S notice that Mrs.Clinton did not recognise me as pm neither my government,she only addressed the Dominican people.Does this means me and my government is under scrutiny?Does she and the government of the U.S.A thinks my government is illegal or is it because a Dominican passport was issued to one of the world’s most wanted man?All these concerns i have that’s why i extended an olive branch to the opposition,i need support and assistance from all,help me please before the Americans lay hands on me.I’ve got no where to turn to,Gaddaffi is gone and daddy Chavez is ill.Eddo,Ron and your colleagues please find a hiding place for me!
U wasn’t thinking of all that when u was making your bed… Alle dormi
thanks but no thanks Mrs. Killinton.We know what happens when you send or bring greetings to people.`we came ,we saw , we heard and now he is no more`
Shared Values? What a laugh! I am happy to inform you Mrs Clinton, we Dominicans abide by the UN Human rights charter and also respect international law. Unfortunately events involving your governments over the past decade is in deep contrast to that. To name a few: your war on Iraq contrary to the wishes of the UN security council, your undeclared and non UN sanctioned war on Pakistan,Somalia, among others via the indiscriminate use of assassination drones resulting in the deaths of hundreds of innocent civilians, your illegal use of rendition policy falsely imprisoning hundreds of people outside the legal process(Guantanamo Bay), your support of Israel and complicity in enslaving the Palestinian people, your blocking of the Palestinian people at the UN to be recognised as an independent state and i can go on and on. So although we Dominicans share similar values with probably the majority of American people, i can assure you that we don’t share the same values of your Government. All the same, thanks for recognising our independence. I wish you could do the same for the Palestinian People.
I was born in Dominica and i am really shaking my head at all the comments. Please just accept the wishes people and keep it moving all of these ridiculous comments are unnecessary. That’s why Dominica will forever remain as is because we do not appreciate and respect each others comments or opinions. I think personally that the state that our beloved country is in is critical and we need all parties and the people to come together in UNITY to build our nation. We are blessed with a beautiful country and we should embrass all of its value. Dtop all of this division and hatred. One Love Dominicans… I’m just saying!
We are asking her to open discussions with her powers in europe and america and israel on the terms of reparations of people who are displaced into slavery to build up their empires. Now that the work is done and we are “independent” we need some of the billions that have been diverted to israel.
Direct cash and rehabilitation programs to actually eradicate poverty. The poverty that came about when exslaves were sent out of the fields with absolutely nothing in their hands to leave for their children and grands.
Mrs. Clinton, knowing the great record of work that your husband has left behind, we trust that you can continue the process in order to bring genuine peace and posperity in the world.
Children of the exslaves are still awaiting their legacy.
While CNN is championing the cause of ending modern day slavery, we are clamouring for justice not only to the former slave owners but to the former slaves and their dependencies.
TO PUT AN END TO POVERTY, WE MUST ADDRESS THE QUESTION OF REPARATIONS…….REPAIR THE DAMAGE DONE TO US AND REPAY THE DEBT OF 500 YEARS OF FREE LABOUR.
THANK YOU JUST FOR LISTENING TO THE CRY OF A GREART……..GRAND CHILD OF AN EXSLAVE.
a simple reflection of president Obama foreign policy strategy. Well done secretary….
Nice catch……
Peace!…and….All the best….
Thank you Mrs.Clinton. We appreciate that coming from your government even if ours don’t seems to want to be your friends. I wonder how many people in the Government really accept it.
Thank you Mrs Clinton and the American people.
God Bless
I like the part that talks about respect for the rule of law.
MRS CLINTON WE NEED YOU TO DO US A FAVOR,PLEASE GO ON CNN,FOX NEWS, CHANNEL2NEWS GOOD MORNING AMERICA, AND TELL THE AMERICAN PEOPLE ABOUT DOMINICA, TELL THEM STOP CALLING US JAMAICAN AFRICAN STOP DISCRIMINATE US BECAUSE OFF OUR ACCENT THEY NEED TO KNOW THERE HISTORIES, THANK YOU MRS CLINTON WE NEED TO FLY OUR FLAG HIGH IN AMERICA, AND STOP MAKING US BELIEVE WE COME FROM NOWHERE. WE ARE PROUD OFF OUR ACCENT AND WHERE WE COME FROM PLEASE MADAM GO ON TELL YOUR PEOPLE ABOUT US PROUD DOMINICAN LEAVE-IN AMERICA. THANK YOU.
Look at a sensible statement these fools are giving a ‘thumbs down.’ It reflects how unintelligent many of our people are!
THANK YOU MRS CLINTON
Thank you Mrs. Clinton. As it is stated, “A grateful, thankful heart has a continuous feast.”
MRS. CLINTON I AM VERY HAPPY FOR YOUR GREET-
INGS AND IS DEEPLY APPRECIATED. THANK YOU.
HAPPY INDEPENDANCE DAY AND GOD’S BLESSINGS
TO YOU ALL.
THANK YOU PRESIDENT OBAMA AND MRS CLINTON MAY GOD BLESS DOMINICA AND THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO THE LOVELY,AND MAGNIFICENT DOMINICA. THE LAND I CALL MY HOME AWAY FROM HOME…HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MY MOTHER AND TO MYSELF…WE R PROUD DOMINICANS AND BLESSED TO BE BORN ON THIS SPECIAL DAY!!
I AM WAITING TO HEAR WHAT THE Q-BLIND RATS HAVE TO SAY ABOUT THAT.
I AM DOMINICA AMD AM PROUD OF MY GOVERNMENT.
CONTINUE TO MAKE US PROUD PM.
Congratulation and Best Wishes to Dominica and Dominicans..That is all,that is all! Does that give any reason for such nagative comments from You jealous haters? Bet you,those useless negative comments come from them anti Govt.people…Thanks Hilary for your greetings.Dominica and “Positive Dominicans” have welcome your message.
What a retard statement! Jealous of Hilary?
I mean I’d prefer Monica to send us greetings instead 
That is very good of Ms Clinton to congratulate Dominica on its independence anniversary but when will she say the same thing for the palestinian people.
Now I’m seeing a sensible comment. They will never my friend. Their smiles and greetings are just hypocritical and Dominicans are so gullible they cannot see through this.
Happy Independence Dominica.
Question: What about the North East and its culture being recognized??
I see Gloria Shillingford well dress up in cultural wear. But i must ask the question where is the Marigot and Wesley aspect of our culture featured???
Remember we do not speak patois or creole!! So where is our heritage and our peice of culture to be incorporated during independence?
I AM DOMINICA
The USA sent us greetings and congratulate us, THANK YOU USA AND WE LOVE YOU TOO. England or mother land and France who fought for us did not even say or know the date of our independace.SHAME and all who have negative things to say about the USA SHAME on YOU.
Boss y don’t u find the nearest cliff and take a head dive nuh?? When u all take dominica and do what allu want with it, and sell it to who allu want.. I want to be able to seek exile for me and my family in the US…so please give Mrs. Clinton a break!!! Jihadist freak
funny how so many of you can say miss clinton but turn around and say skerit.. i LOL at the lack of free speach under such gadafi like opression. millions in the us loosing there homes y in one city there is 95 thousand homeless but yes thank you the kill for oin us for keeping the tirant pm in check. once again i LOL our pain as UNFORTUNATE dominicans. are you for real you on here on radio saying what we like when we like no proof or need for it but we live in a dictatorship. LOL LOL LOL. GUESS ONLY THE EDUCATED INTELIGENT WILL GET THE LOGIC HERE. stop the bs
and it is just a pity it ain’t u
I think she is in love with Beautiful Dominica. That’s her second congratulatory message to the people of Dominica in about a year or so. Thank you, Madame Secretary. Hope you and your husband can retire to and invest one day in beautiful Dominica. C’est petite biten ki ca feywe emen dominique.
@ DE CARIBBEAN CHANGE
I read her message last year. Keep in mind that she was only appointed as Secretary of State approximately two years ago.
If she and her husband came to Dominica they would surely fall in love with it and may very well invest there, if not live there. The only thing security would be tight.
This is costly.
Go back to iraq and build bombs boss we have no jihad in dominica. And we have no problem with america…..thank you!
Thanks Mrs Clinton n President Obama …we accept it..
A very HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY to ALL my fellow Dominicans.
To Mrs Clinton, thank you for your message. I’m sure that there are other messages from other countries recognising our independence.
So what if the message did not mention the PM and his cabinet. It is directed at Dominica and its people and that will do for me.
Haters will always be haters. There are those who will never wish or acknowledge anything good if its not them or theirs doing that good. Some of us need to stand back and really look at ourselves and ask ourselves what are we truely trying to gain by our negative attitudes, who are we hurting, what are we actually achieving. The stark truth is, we are only hurting ourselves, and all we are achieving is High Blood pressure, headaches and all other things related to stress.
Once again HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY TO ALL DOMINICANS.
this is the same letter she sends to other caribbean islands..stupes
delete and insert
So what? I find you people gripe and complain for everything. Just say thanks.
Ahhhhhhhhh did you mean “copy and paste”? boy do we need knowledge…
@ seriously
SO WHAT!
https://www.google.com/search?gcx=c&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8&q=clinton+congratulates+st.+lucia+on+their+independence
Happy 33 years of Independence to all Dominicans at home and abroad!!!
what would be of interest is the PM response
Mrs Clinton:
We want to say “Thank You” for taking the time to extend Birthday greetings to we the people of Dominica.
We are very delightful to know that the US is working together with us to ensure respect for the rule of law, strengthen regional security and stability and promote human rights.
We do hope that on this day and moving forward there can be an open door of communication to assist.
Thank you and Happy Birthday to our beautiful country – Dominica
Qui time la. They have a template and each the database is populated with all the independence dates and the country. It fills in the blanks.
Though they send the same message, though they didn’t tailor out a “special” message for dominica, you certainly took your time to carve out and reiterate a proper embarassment for dominica…I bet when u get a greeting card with no money in it you trash it right… That just shows the calibre person behind the keyboard.
Thank you Mrs Clinton. We the people of Dominica and the Diasporans appreciate the assistance we have gotten from the USA!
Which assistance? Cuba has done much more for us than American has ever dreamed of doing! Venezuela and China have done much more for us. Now America is broke she wants to be our friend!
God….. Mrs. Clinton… Jus by the name we can tell this in no dominican by birth….please ignore his embarassing postings….great job admin!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I must say!!!!!!
Thank you. Much appreciated.
Mrs Clinton I am indeed delighted to hear that the USA is working with us to ensure respect for the rule of law, which we seem to have flushed away 7 years ago.
I thought we were neglected and the USA was not hearing the cry of our people but I was wrong about that.
I do hope that hepl is forth cominig as we all work together to ensure respect for the rule of law and democracy.
You guys talk like a bunch of savages. I really cannot believe that my contrymen have stooped to that level.OMG, someone is giving best wishes on our independence and all you can do is come retort with all of this negativity. Hurt people hurt people and all I can see is that you have been brainwashed to the pulp. In case you do not know that is what heads of states do as a formality, extend best wishes during independence, what a shame !!! I am sorely disapointed in all of this negativity
Because many of us hate American government and their policies in the world. We do not want their well wishes, it’s hypocritical and unwanted and I hope Mrs. Clinton would read our statements to see how much we dislike her. Thank God she didn’t read the elections.
Speak for yourself you king of bovines and canines…many of whoOoOoo??? Allu make canada impose visa restrictions on us, not the uk considering doing the same…continue with you ignorance and there will be more to fear in Dominica than there is for you to hate in america. Keep putting nails in our coffin but be prepared to live with the consequences
For those of you who thought this is a make up story, here is the website:
http://www.state.gov/secretary/rm/2011/10/176173.htm
I am so happy, America please look over us, too much going on in Dominica right now.
Those who say it is Gabriel C who do, I don’t care who do, this country needs to be exposed. We did not gain independence so that Skerrit and his gang can destroy us. We have shown after 33 years we are still not mature enough to make sound decisions. We need to be looked after, this is the reality of the game. Some of these Caribbean country if u ask me needs to be recolonized.
and here is the same website giving the exact same speech for Antigua & Barbuda.
http://www.state.gov/secretary/rm/2011/10/176291.htm
Nothing special to Dominica. Just one of her aides writing these speeches…copy and paste country names in there…and when is there turn send them this congratulatory message. Nothing personal!
bone, you are sooooooo wrong on this. The message sent to Antigua is completely different from the one sent to Dominica. Yes, the greeting was the same, but the body was completely different. Don’t try to tell us is just copy and paste. Letters fromt he White House is based on knowledge of the country. For example, in the letter sent to Antigua, there was no mention of ‘rule of law’ like the one to Dominica.
Another thing is, the majority of the caribbean islands are now siding with unfriendly foreign governments and leaders are anti US in statements; hents is the reason why the governments of Antigua, Dominica were not mentioned in her greeting.
However, if you use the same link you posted and instead of Antigua, put a friendly government, you will see that “The government” of that friendly nation was greeted as well as the people. For example, Belize on their 30th anniversary and Sierra Leone on their 50th aniversary, and the trend goes through with all friendly government. So when all you PM has messed up the name of our country by making negative statements about the USA and they fail to address our unfriendly government in their congratulatory letter, don’t try to tell us that it is the same standard letter that’s been copied and pasted by the secretary. Wrong that!
America please look over us?
Boy some of our people are really stupid. You think America is God?
some of you who come on dno to let off your venom, pros and cons thinkn over what you say.politicks just killing any country.the greatest commandment.love your brother and sister
I wonder when our people will begin to think INDEPENDENTLY… It takes so much energy to wake up every morning and decide to be NEGATIVE ALL day! Mrs. Clinton sent a congratulatory message to our country and people are taking time off to scrutinize it and look for every possible negative loop hole. Stop being so PESSIMISTIC!!
We as a nation will reach nowhere unless our fellow men can do some cognitive reconstruction.
Happy Independence to all!
This is a clear indication that things are changing not only for Dominica but for all the world. People are realising that Dominica is not lost but is a beautiful country that has a lot of potential. Thanks to Mrs. Clinton and for those who cannot see the positive side of this; shame on you! Someone is extending well wishes to you as a country and instead of accepting it we criticise. God Bless Dominica and thank you America.
I do have some doubts here…where is the proof that such a letter even exists?
I smell a rat…or a dirty cat.
If you smell a rat then go clean your kitchen. That message is sent yearly.
This is a huge change to officially send Independence greetings to the People of Dominica.
Something is up my people. Now that they are in dialogue with G. Christian, C. Shillingford and Thompson, they sending greetings. America and DAAS is not going to undermine Dominica’s democracy with so called opportunistic, elitist persons who feel that only they have the vision for Dominica. Stop trying to control the affairs of our land by remote control. G. Christian wants to be Prime Minister but my people that would be a sad day for us.
Nice. Those guys are concerned and intelligent. I would catch the first plane down to support them and I would drag all other concerned intelligent Dominican’s to the island to cast their vote.
Are you saying that only the concerned and intelligent Dominicans live outside of Dominica. If that is the case, I am very happy they you’re living abroad.
Who wrote this Gabo????
Hey watch G Christian: Donated equipment for our local hospital so your relatives can stay alive, and G Christian happen to have lifted Dominica high high in the US Capital. Respect G Christian..If i were you i would follow his lead.
Notice people ” Congratulations to the people of Dominica” Not to the Government & People as is usually done!!! Got the message? Hope so?
As a Dominican I say thank you Hilary, we do appreciate you taking the time to extend those wishes even in your time of sorrow.
Thank you for that “We are working together to ensure respect for the rule of law, strengthen regional security and stability and promote human rights.”” We really need help on that! Rule of law, democracy, and human rights are in jeopardy in Dominica.
You are an a22ho2e.You have mashed potatoes in ur brain.
I am just wandering if this realy came from mrs Clinton. there is no mention of the Government. and the PM.
just a thought.
SOME OF YOU WILL NEVER BE SLAVES IN THE FIELD, BUT SERVANTS IN THE HOUSE.
THAT IS PROBABLY GOOD ENOUGH.
WHAT DO WE NEED FOR OUR CHILDREN AND THE GENERATIONS TO COME….
ARE YOU GOING TO POSITION YOURSELVES TO ENSURE THAT THEY(EUROPEANS) HAVE SERVANTS WHILE THESE SERVANTS COULD BE INDEPENDENT WORKERS(NATIONS).
FOR SOME BLACK PEOPLE IT IS IN YOUR BLOOD TO BETRAY YOUR KIND(EVEN YOUR OWN FAMILY) TO PLEASE THE HATERS OF AFRICANS.
WE STILL WISH YOU WELL EVEN THE TREACHEOUS DAGGER HURTS
Thank you Mrs. Clinton. I am Dominica. I celebrate your wishes. My sympathy to your and your family on the passing of your dearly beloved mother. May her soul rest in eternal peace.
More political PR that goes with the job. Smile at your face, get you behind your back.
Why are we so negative? Someone is reaching out to us and instead of showing appreciation, we revert to nastiness! Why oh Why? Does this make us any better in the international community?
How many regional leaders took the time to even acknowledge our independence?
You obviously don’t know Hilary or the agenda. They could care less about DA.
Hilary;
what does “independent” mean to you..
How do you conceive an independent African people?
Thanks for your good wishes
Agreed
I wonder what she is after. Regime change maybe….hmmmn, I dont trust those Jews.
If only you were truly a Zandoli, so you couldn’t make such savage, retard comments. Anti-semitism in this day and age…what a disgusting piece of flesh you are.
Humanist? what exactly does that make you? environmentalist? nature lover? gay?
Where did I imply that I hate Jews? I only said that I dont trust them.
Ah, so now you’re not only a moronic anti-Semite, but too illiterate to open a dictionary or encyclopedia to look up humanism.
Not “trusting” a person merely because he or she is Jewish is steps away from all-out hatred, and don’t you try to deny it. Instead of getting into an argument with me you cannot possibly win, go learn about the history of what people who have not “trusted” Jews have done to them on the stated basis of sometimes little more than “I don’t like them” or “I don’t trust those filthy Jews.” Go learn what humanism–which is not necessarily any of the things you mentioned–is. And unless you can actually become a better human being and make less ignorant comments, you might do better to simply not make your presence known.
Good day to you.
you people could be so negative. This is something she does every year since they in power. why so surprise people, just say thank you and done, is all way a com-mess with some of all you
Zandoli, I strongly support your statement. Many Dominicans are silly gullible people.
That was Sweet Ms. Clinton.. Love you Dominica
But Dominicans dow have something to do with themself man..what i say there for someone to dislike.. mine my lan sus on there ok thanks whosssssssss
No thanks Hilary we do not want your greetings. You all never help Dominica except when you all have a lot to gain.
you are kidding right?
Talk for your self Boss… You should have said “I donot want your greetings” Dont talk for me or other Dominicans who does not share your view!!!
Just like china and venezuela
You are crazy.
Thanks Mrs. Clinton….thanks for the good wishes.
I am happy that Dominica is now on the map, those who were determined to keep us in the dark so they could perform their mischief in the dark, all eyes on us now.
America is watching, we need someone to look over us, or else, we will end up like a sad story from the middle east.
I think they need to test for common sense before allowing persons to purchase computers. That is a weapon of Mind destruction.
Take you dam muslim name and go to the middle east abu sulayman wondering if you are for real
shut the effff up
Just look at these American puppets! Our people are a shame! These people destroyed your banana industry yet Dominicans are so gullible!