Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit is of the view that Dominica should “extend gratitude” and not question the motives of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) for its assistance to the island.
Skerrit’s was responding to questions raised by Dominica News Online at a recent press conference following his declaration that Dominica was receiving a grant of US$16-million from the PRC.
DNO had asked Skerrit whether Dominica has gifts to give PRC in return for the many grants the island was receiving from that Asian nation.
But according to the Prime Minister countries such as the PRC, and also the European Union (EU), are not obliged to assist Dominica but they recognize that they have a greater responsibility to the world as developed countries, “not-withstanding their own domestic challenges.”
“These countries recognize that they have a greater responsibility to the world as developed countries, and notwithstanding their own domestic challenges, they continue to assist us,” he said. “So I think we need to first extend gratitude to them for that, rather than questioning their motives as to what it is that Dominica gives them in return.”
He stated that Dominica and the PRC work on several international matters together that is of mutual benefit and “we have to be grateful to these people.”
“They’re friends. So it’s about mutual friendship, it’s about being sincere,” he said. “If you have a little friend and you are sincere the relationship will flourish. And in respect to China and Dominica, it is sincere so the relationship is flourishing. So at a time like this, whatever help you can get now is important.”
The $16-million grant contract was signed by Skerrit and the Counselor of the Embassy of the PRC, Wang Zhaofeng last week.
The contract is for an economic and technical cooperation agreement between Dominica and China for a number of projects which is expected to commence in a few weeks’ time.
Skerrit said the government will decide on which projects that the funds will go towards.
skerrit you manage to bring the people so poor, you on record boosting that you feed hundreds in your red clinic shame on you. thats how you want us to be beggars to hell with you and your masters
Today, I drove down the EO LeBlanc Highway (donated by the PRC), and visited the State College (donated by the PRC), which has a beautiful view of Roseau and the Stadium (donated by the PRC).
Thank you, the Peoples Republic of China. You are a good friend to Dominica.
Oh, did I hear that the PRC are donating a new hospital to Dominica? Thank you for that also, the Peoples Republic of China.
The real Cyril Volney is a retired banker and I have my doubts this blog was written by him. The real mr. Volney would be aware that most of the financing comes from concessionary loan money (Import Export Bank of China at 2%/annum) as per Tania Green’s own GIS report of Jan.15, 2013.
Yes, it is a relatively low interest rate but it is a debt we have to service, with capital repayment, nonetheless.
You have to be very careful when say State college was given by some China man! Now if you say that Skerrit borrowed money to building I might believe you. Nevertheless, “Clifton Dupigny, college long existed prior to Skerrit becoming prime minister of Dominica, long before he stabbed Charles in his back when he went to Barbados kissing the Chines but as if he was PM; you know the rest.
Clifton Dupigny college is now known as the “Sate College”, the originator is a Dominican, I do not remember his name, however he is now a professor at a university in Miami. That existed prior to any China man setting foot in Dominica!
Well dog-boy Francisco, intended to say Skerrit perhaps borrowed money from the Chines to build a new building to house the facility, nevertheless, the college was in existence long prior to Skerrit, and any China man connection. The college was started by a Dominican; the name was Clifton Dupigny College. When you say Chines gave us a college, you are insinuating that before the Chines came to Dominica the shadow of a junior college did not exist on the island, and that is false!
They are to be commended. I echo your “Thank You to the PRC.” They deserve it. Dominica is more beautiful which all nationals enjoy because of their works. Who in their right mind would not compliment them and thank them?
Cyril Volney get real….you apathetic views does not seem to be patriotic. It is nonsensical garbage. You are really missing the bigger developmental picture. Come again.
Who you think you think you are trying to impress?
We are mendicancy, begging, corrupt governance country. With your intelligence and experience let me hear do some research and analyse and educate us. In the meantime keep you political loyalty to yourself
Tell them again Honourable PM Skerrit! Bend over Dominicans. Take it and say, thank you!
When do the government plan to clear and stop the falling rock by Dubic in the south of the Island. Please before any accident. These people in Dublic have a lot of patients and have waited a long long long time.
They will wait till it falls by itself and call it an act of God.
I suspect the PRC is getting a bit impatient with mr. Skerrit for being tardy in implementing the projects under the “consensus reached by China’s President Xi Jinping” in June of 2013. He was publicly reminded of this by V.P. Ching Zhang Gaoli, during a meeting in Guiyang on 19 July of that year. The agreement apparently comprises “co-operative projects, people-to-people-exchanges and to lift bilateral relations to a new level”. You can make of that what you will but not having been made privy to details of these arrangements,reading between the lines they must be of an urgent nature and an intensification of our ties to China. Under these circumstances it is only natural for Dominicans to question the P.M.’s motives.
DF! DF! What does this wise man from Vielle Case believe that only he has the brains to think for the rest of Dominica. What he must out-line to us is how much has the Dominican economy benefited from the relationship between the two countries. And to be more blunt who has benefited the most. I would like to let the good gentleman know that while he thinks he can snub his noes at other countries like the USA; this is where thousands of our residents live and work to contribute to the economic survival of this country. Isn’t it the reason why his son was born there? hummmmmm!
You all don’t have any Democracy in Dominica.
How many ways must your PM tell you Dominicans this again and again.
Dominica NICCE!!!!!
This is no different from Drug dealers saying to their families…..You don’t need to know what I am doing as long as I bring the money”
“Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit is of the view that Dominica should “extend gratitude” and (NOT QUESTION THE MOTIVES) of the People’s Republic of China”…… i’m trying to figure out if its really SYKIWI that’s insane….
Government can show some gratitude to them to wi….
by fixing the morne daniel road leading to the chinese embassy and house…
Yes, I agree, that is a disgrace. Volunteers have been patching the holes with concrete but that is not the way it should be. I believe the Brazilian ambassador lives up there too. That is a poor calling card for Dominica.
I thought it was the role the PM to represent and ‘show’ gratitude?
Yes, on behalf of Dominicans. I am certain he did. However, the comments of some of you are far from complimentary.
Clearly he does not think he is speaking on behalf of all of us then.
All I want to know is why all the Chinese merchants not paying VAT, I also doubt whether they are paying any income tax and import duty. Also, all the profits they are making off our backs is not being invested in the country. That money is being sent back to China.
I don’t know if Chinese pay vat or not but when I ask for a receipt they quarrel and ask why I need a receipt. How can our tax people check that if these people pretend they don’t speak English. Very strange that.
But that Skerrit not easy. We should now not think for ourselves and question and analyse the affairs of our country. Really Skerrit, give me a break. This is the one principal I encourage my children to think critically and assess every situation. Whether is you or any other PM, we as a nation have the RIGHT to analyse what you are doing and what deals,MOUs you are signing on behalf of our country. THIS is OUR country not YOURS. I vex with Mister, Mister has some real nerve.
The free and probing press is essential to a democracy. I wish all the News and media houses in Dominica truly understood that. Politicians will dodge and weave but the press must press on. So DNO continue to do your job.
Maybe you could ask the security minister for his definition of an unlawful protest.
We should have a demonstration against China just because its tuesday. The Chinese are NO GOOD for Dominica. The taiwanese were better friends by far.
more respectful
more resourceful
more respectful of our culture and heritage
and i cannot remember them giving monies just to support a CORRUPT government.
We need to have an online survey to find out who Dominicans prefer.
OH!what love can do. Dominica has no oil,no gold or silver all there is are stones and sunshine yet you are against China,Taiwan,England,Venezuela and America for lending a helping hand.A Boat or ship stays in the sea for years and we get drinking water. God help only those who help themselves
mr. Skerrit, just to let you know I bought myself a yellow umbrella, from a Chinese shop.
I am sorry but I can not trust anything you say anymore.
The PM must really think that the people of DA are stupid, especially those that voted for him.
There is no such thing as a” free lunch”.
We are moving toward a dictatorship of relativism which does not recognize anything as for certain and which has as its highest goal one’s own ego and one’s own desires. Like it or not, Dominica and its sovereign territory (Bird Island) is now owned by China and Venezuela. When the Chinese and Venezuelans come home to roost we the people will not have the tongue or means to shout or run. The PM is becoming more and more insulting, vindictive, arrogant and condesending on a hourly basis but all i know is according Boowick every pig has their Saturday.
Assertive, NOT Aggressive!
Get real. If we didn’t borrow money from China, we’d be just about the only country in the world. It’s not a special friendship, it’s just what everyone does, sadly.
Tell them more.
They appear to be ignorant of this. Those progressive countries are indebted to China. They owe China a lot of money especially the USA.
Such verbal diarrhoea needs to go in the the chinese pit toilet and flush it. Full of flush it.
That’s money to pay the civil servants the salary increase. That’s the budgetary support we heard about a few days before the elections
This is a perfect opportunity for the citizens of Dominica to rise up and demand/force to government to disclose the full details of the MOU with China.
I am starting to think before long the government will start tell it’s citizens you no longer need to think on your own….we will do it for you…..just sit back and relax….we are stating to get into the danger zone……..another reason for term limits
Skerrit must come to terms and accept that Dominica is a democratic country and will remain so. He must free himself of the illusion of being the master of Dominica. We reserve the right to criticize and question China’s policy towards Dominica. WE ARE NOT IN CHINA, SKERRIT!
Some of you do not know, “A thankful heart has a continuous feast.” Your comments have depicted that you still have much to learn. You are still backward in your thinking and words.
You know the saying, “Do not bite the hands that feed you.”
In view of your negative and inconsiderate comments, when you act in this unbecoming manner, what do you expect the PRC government to think of you? You are showing yourselves to be, ignorant, narrow-minded and unappreciative.
You call Roseau of all a City. How was this name established? Why and by whom? Is it not D/ca’s progress with the help of the PRC which has caused Roseau to be called a City with more to come?
Some of you are downright ungrateful and with unloving hearts. You call yourself Christians? It is not Christian-like. Your words give you away. God knows it too, by your comments which are imbedded in your hearts and mind. Thank God all Dominicans are not as you. Otherwise God help Dominica.
You are the most stupid and ignorant person by far blogging on this website. Why don’t you crawl in yor masters behind and spare us all your wisdom.
Peter Potter, it takes one to know one.
I am no radical and I do not incite hatred and divisions. I am much smarter than you are.
People as you who do not respect the views of others love to insult them which DNO allows. You do not want to read the truth; in fact, you hate reading the truth and all because you are a non-DLP supporter. This is what makes you angry. You will not prevent me from stating the truth.
You are one of those who lack gratitude. One thing, you better learn it for this is what Heaven is comprised of, love, gratitude, unity and peace. If you do not learn this in this life, you will live to regret it all the way to eternity with Satan who assists you very well to insult your fellow people. There is more which Satan is pleased with you for. Keep it up and see what will happen to you.
my brother the insults is not necessary. you can articulate and get your message across without the name calling. let us rise above that and respect each others point of view wether we agree or disagree. we are one people one nation who I think wants the same for the country. love and respect one another.
Roosevelt, must we grovel because you grovel? I say no! Time to grow up man, no, be a man and look people straight in the face.
Toyota Skerrit- going cheap cheap cheap!
Dose ole kabooway- yo par bon pou jatay 
go on skerrit ,push your agenda, but we will hunt you for our country you have sold ,
It looks like, When you say dominica, you are talking about yourself
The chinese helped you ,not us ,we are worst now than when we were with japan ,we didnt have not one japanese store in dominica,
dominicans had money in their pocket.,
now with the chinese ,only you and your cabal have the wealth,
So you should thank the chinese, not us
i was stammering. i meant. now *hut up
The US is indebted to china for over 1 trillion dollars, so whats your point. The majority of US imports come from China, so whats your point? The world is changing. I think deep down allu just jealous that Skerro had the intelligence and foresight to partner with Cuba, China and Venezuela when the other Caribbean nations were begging for crumbs from old dilapidated unequal allied relationships that had no mutual benefit.
Look around the country, and see it developing, your backward mentality is whats left for development. Stop pointing the finger and reach out all your fingers on your hand to lend a helping hand.
U buy chinese stuff? Chinese use anything to build .Most of the material they use are poisonous. I buy nothing that is made in China
The Prime Minister is within his rights to utter those words. this is the way we like it, to suckle other countries. thirty six years ago we were given political independence and our goal has remain political independence and nothing more. What about Economic independence ? isn’t this a goal that our leaders should lead the nation to achieve but instead we are told by the Prime Minister to accept every thing from China, be grateful and ask no question .Again this the way that we like it .One day to come we will find out God has blessed this Island of ours with all what we need to make us independent but because we like to suckle on the tits of others we do not have any concerns until we find out that we have been bought and sold over and over again.
Not question the motives of the PRC? Thinking people question everything.
Here’s a peek into China’s global strategy:
“The Chinese strategy also is aimed at gaining global economic dominance, he says, noting that China’s military buildup is but one part. The combined economic, political, and military power is seeking to produce China as a new global “hegemon” that will export its anti-democratic political system and predatory economic practices around the world”
– http://freebeacon.com/national-security/chinas-secret-strategy-exposed/
He that have ears to hear let him hear!
If the US, Canada and Europe governments were smart, they would have assisted those islands and much more than they did with their little pittance which help very little. Someone has to help them and by this I also mean other islands.
Yes! PRC has been extremely generous and to help some ungrateful people. Gratitude to China is appropriate.
Facts you keep being an ignoramus. Do you know much the EU has assisted Dominica and continues to help? Certainly far more than Canada. Get back into your, shell.
Titwi, little titwi, you will never have the intelligence to comprehend. You love to call people what they are not. You project your ignorance as much as you love to be negative and criticize. This is your nature which does you no good.
Laissez moi tranquil!
May God rebuke you and people as you!
The US is indebted to china for over 1 trillion dollars, so whats your point. The majority of US imports come from China, so whats your point? The world is changing. I think deep down allu just jealous that Skerro had the intelligence and foresight to partner with Cuba, China and Venezuela when all the other Caribbean nations were begging for crumbs from old dilapidated unequal allied relationships that had no mutual benefit.
Look around the country, and see it developing, your backward mentality is whats left for development. Stop pointing the finger and reach out all your fingers on your hand to lend a helping hand.
So Rasta how come the Chinese want to get paid in U.S.$. for their exports and not in their own money, the Yuan? Explain that for us please.
Well said. As for little Titiwi’s comments, it should be asked of this person, why do the islands ask and expect the tourists to pay in US currency rather than EC currency when they vacation in their hotels and also eat in their restaurants?
This person just beats his/her mouth/fingers to the keyboard without thinking and criticizing the good that others state. I wonder if this person has any basic common sense?
When the goods arrive from China to the US, China pays for them in US dollars. Furthermore, China is performing business with the US. It is to be expected that it is paid in US currency. This money is obviously deposited in China’s bank account in the US. An intelligent person should know that. Titiwi is far from intelligent why he/she makes this unintelligible comment. It is a case that Titiwi has failed in this respect to be sure that brain is engaged before putting mouth/fingers in gear.
Nice to see an erudite response to a story on DNO. I did click on your link and read the entire article. Most informative and interesting!
Although I agree with most of what the writer had to say, I must admit as an expat living in Dominica, I believe that the Prime Minister has made the correct choice in accepting aid from China. I also believe that his decision to accept help will not influence in any way China’s potential goal of world economic, political and military dominance. Frankly, Dominica is a non-player in international affairs or geo-politics…but that’s ok.
One only has to look at the recent new highway between Portsmouth and Roseau…yes I know that it was built primarily with Chinese workers and did not employ many Dominicans…but the new highway has improved business transactions and ease of access between the two main cities on the island.
Thanks for posting your comment. Interesting!
@Chakademus, while you are on the CIA website looking for information on China tell us what the US policy is towards global development. Tell us also the number of inocent people killed in US drone attacks, compared to those killed in China drone attacks. Tell us also why America have excelent diplomatic relations with China. Do you have any information that can explain why China continues to invest in the US and vice versa? The US have recognised the one China Policy, China enjoys the most favored trading status withb the USA. So what is wrong with the Dominica China relationship, when Dominica is just looking out for its own interest. Mr. PM please use this 16 million wisely, probably that is a small fraction of the interest that China has received from investing in US securities.
Ake the moneyck you all the way. Make those who have a mint make the mkney
This man is so childish. i really do not understand how is is tha PM of a country? How do you mean we must not question the motive?That is crap you talking? what do you mean by friendship? have you ever seen friends just giving away money?Are you that naive or ignorant?
for each 1 Million 10 more Chinese to come to stay in D/ca do your maths.Good luck Dominica I need friends like that.
But of course you have to decide which project we need to do now and those that can wait.we refer to this as time management.you go to internet cafe’ and make all silly comments.Job crisis all over the world.If you have engineers unemployed in your country and there are jobs elsewhere,you negotiate for jobs for them and pay them from your own country what is wrong with that. Only Dominicans benefit and not the Indochinese we do the same at home but on a smaller scale.Mr chinner we love you and welcome you as one of our brothers,good luck with thanks
I cannot believe this. This is extremely dangerous coming from the Prime Minister of a country that is suppose to be free and civilized.
How do you mean that when people give us gifts and we are unclear uncertain or uncomfortable about the terms and details of the gift we are out of place and out of order to ask questions. All we are suppose to do is take what we get and shut up no matter what uncertainty That we may have. But how the hell a man that is suppose to be the leader of a people that is supposed to be free and civilize can talk to them like that and get away with it.
How can a man who is in leadership feel at liberty to abuse, insult and disrespect the people who’s leader he claim to be in that type of callous manner . How you mean whatever the circumstances of the gift we should shut up, say thanks and have no questions to ask because it is not our dam business.
But it seem as if that is what the nation ordered so we must live with it.
why are we complaining now? we as a nation are the ones who keep putting this man and his cronies back into power when we know fully well how he operates. clearly this man has no respect for the people of this country nor does he concern himself with the concerns of the masses. I have said it before and I will say it again, our leader is consumed by greed and power and so I can see dictatorial tendencies manifesting within this regime. unless we as a nation wakes up we will find ourselves oppressed, suppressed and controlled in the same manner as the Chinese people. of course he expects us to just accept what ever he does because we keep giving him the mandate to gouvern our country. when are we as a people going to decide that enough is enough. I can only hope that it is sooner rather than later.
Well, I did not vote for him or the DLP
Well said…….well said…positively well said..
I do not believe: as a mater of fact Dominicans, owes nothing to China! You Skerrit are the one who rather than industrialize the country in order that jobs be produced, and revenue raised from pay as you earn tax to rise revenue, you prefers to crawl on your belly looking for, and accepting handouts from China and Venezuela. The ordinary man in the streets of Dominica never left the country on a mission of begging; that is your call; you owe the Chines, we the people do not! Indeed you beg in the name of the people, you owe in the name of the people. However, what you beg for only benefits you and your clones. You borrow money to spend on nothing significant, I am of the impression you are willfully holding the country back! No country in this universe can survive on borrowed money.
Dominica is the only place in the Caribbean, with an always empty treasury, unless some peanut change gets into from handouts! You can bow to China our people do not have be like you!
We will sell the house in VC and freeze his assets and those of the Neo DLP to pay back a fraction of the deal we will never accept Skrit made with the SINOs.
sadly as a matter of fact we do. as far as the Chinese is concern they are helping us as a nation. yes is true we did not go to them for help but our leader did and since we are the ones who chose him as our leader then by default we are in debt to the PRC. if we as people continue to put his regime in power then we have no one else to blame but ourselves for any short comings or failures. as young adults we tend to rebel at our parents because we feel we have reached the age to take responsibility of our lives by the tender ages of fourteen fifteen sixteen seventeen. yet as adults we cant seem to realize that it is time for a shift in power. we as a nation has given control of our lives for over fourteen years to this regime and yet we still can’t seem to get enough. gouvernment that still after fourteen plus years in power still does not seem have the best interest of the country in proper perspective. when will this nightmare end,
THE CHINESE ALSO HELPED TIBET. LOOK AT WHERE THEY ARE NOW
you cannot industrialize a country whoose motto is apres bondeui cest la terre and calls itself the nature island. if you had any vision you would understand that industrialization is not conducive with Island nations.
Oh, and what about Taiwan or Japan? Are they not island nations?
Well hopefully it is money in the Treasury from a friendly Government which can help to pay salaries and back-pay.
You wish! stay there still.. you doh hearing is for projects? Since when salary and back become projects?
THIS IS budget support. it is up to the govt to decide how to spend it
Are you saying govt. has run out of money to pay its daily bills, including their workers’ salaries? Boy, China would not be pleased with that at all but must be thinking they may be better off without Skerrit running the place.
Some of our leaders should just go tattoo a donkey on their forehead. Countries don’t have ‘friend’ they only have ‘interests’. Wake up and smell the coffee! in this world it’s survival of the fittest, and if I can make a small island think I’m their ‘friend’ by giving them a little bakes and acra for their recess, that’s fine, because in the next 50+ years I’ll probably outnumber them 4 to 1 in their own country!
Tell Krazy to play the braying donkey tape he used for Pierro now he is part of the NEO DLP
By then, you’ll be dead so what’s the big deal?
this place is for constructive comments not idiotic braying
Because people shouldn’t worry about the country they’ll leave for their children. It’s sad but it seems that this is how many dominicans think that’s why nobody is really thinking of what will happen 40-60 years down the line when it’s time to pay up. A bunch of short-sighted ppl giving away their freedom for cheap but you’re right it’s not them that will suffer, it’s the younger generation most of whom can’t even vote yet.
Since you stated this, the same pertains to businesses. Borrow money from them with high interest. Purchase their items with also interest and you are their best friend and smiles and laughter abound. Fail to honor your monthly obligations, they will not be your friend and smile with you or at you. I personally have stated that in business people do not have friends. They want your money. It takes a mature person to know that.
Up to now, what has the PRC asked of Dominica in return?
You must concede that the PRC has immensely aided Dominica as other countries. Simply look around you. Visitors of all are raving at D/ca’s progress in this respect. Do not be blind and critical. There is too much of that among you critics which do not assist Dominica in any manner.
In Sociology 101, a long time ago, I learned that one of the core tenets of Chinese society is the Confucian Principle of Reciprocity or “bao” which is like our Golden Rule. The basic rule of bao in China is that you return the favor by giving the gift giver a gift in return. We understand from the Dear Leader, that we are so well loved by the Chinese that they give us gifts and we ought to show gratitude. We are well aware that the Chinese generosity is testament to the wise leadership of our Dear Leader. So, ever mindful of the bao principle, what shall we give to the Chinese?
What shall we give? The whole island sir!
nah d cabrits…dats y d hotel cant b completed….the Chinese don’t wat foreigners on their turf lolol,lol
Gratitude does not cost a cent. In fact, it is a godly virtue. Some people either have it in them or they do not have it. This is why the latter are consistently critical and negative. As the proverb, they are “An ill wind that blows nobody any good.”
Guess our P.M. missed that course on the list of courses one needs to graduate into the universe of the realistic living. I recall the very first lesson my Mom taught me as a child: do not talk gifts from people. They will always expect something in return and most of all, what they demand might be too high a price for you to pay. Guess another lesson our P.M was not taught. So in the meanwhile, Dominicans”mange sans parle memce sa caca. Memce sa coco diabbe. L’huere diabbla venir pour toute sa y baw, pas pussa enfants devoir….. Doubotte cour mons!
Stop selling the future of our children for material things that are sure to perish……sometimes even before our very eyes before hitting our death beds. Enjoy life, gift yourself with good things…just don’t sell your soul in the process….the devil always gets his “gifts” in return. God save this our beautiful and blessed nation, Dominica.
The children? We hope the world continues for a very long time. The manner it is going, one wonders if it will.
The children will take care of themselves. Nurture them appropriately and educate them. Teach them well and show them the way. If they pay heed and act accordingly, they will have nothing to worry about for the future lies in their hands. If they do not recognize that, woe to them.
In other words, “is not allu damn business…”
Y’all know how the rest of that goes… Just accept anything Skerrit does, even if is sell he selling allu.
Learn this: “Gratitude to people (to others), is gratitude to God.”
Seriously Mr Prime Minister? So if we are being bought and sold just shut our mouth and take it? We still don’t know the contents of the infamous MOU, still we have to shut up? Isn’t it a duty of citizens in a democracy to keep abreast of national issues?
Everyone knows that nothing is free in this life. The ‘Big Men’ in society who support young ladies, in the country and elsewhere surely know what their return is. When a parent spends money on their kid there is a return, the pride and joy of seeing your offspring progress, and avoidance of shame if they would end up malayway. I could go on and on but you get the point. take back that statement Mr prime Minister, you know better than that. Or do you?
Hush hush Dominican ppl…there…that’s a good dog…and we accept this….f y’all
You right. He has every right to treat Dominicans like poppy dogs! We like it so….we keep ensuring that we get that type of treatment year after year for 20 years.
DNO coming and report this crap, tail between their legs. Heheheh…….that is what allyuh will get and more for thinking that and behaving like as if; the cleaning of the voter’s register, access to all state media by all political parties should be equal; that bribing of voters and all those transgression are the concerns of Lennox and dem, ‘cordi the calypsonian De Wave. Take what allyuh get.
How come the PM up to now has not fully disclosed the MOU between DA and China?
That’s more to the MOU lol They got us 4 chep so ding a little 16 million there etc will keep the foolish quiet.What a shame. That’s what U get for electing a colleve.
Please remember, we are not China but a democracy and as awkward as it may be to the P.M. we have every right to question the motives of any one dishing out gifts. There is no free lunch and I simply don’t believe there are no strings attached. China must also understand that many of us do not trust our own P.M. We are not all naive children and it would help mr. Skerrit if he disclosed what he has agreed with China to make sure he has not sold us behind our backs. Maybe then we could be truly grateful.
Extend Gratitude ….???????? what gratitude/……what happen China is our God father, uncle or step father?
Skerrit, I think you need to go do a course in development and protocol. YOU have no idea what you are talking about. What are we, a bunch of Dummies in cans? …..why do you continue to disrespect us in public?
Dominica needs a base for development and aid is suppose to be complimentary and not a “gratitude” or gratuitous. What idiot talk is this?
Sorry Sir it does not work that way with Chinese aid. You are very mistaken and misled. So can we not see the MOU between your government and the Chinese? -Then we might show gratitude or more likely ask have much more concerns and questions. You are not convincing- Unfortunately you the Chinese have given you a 6 for 9- maybe I should say Dominica. When you are no longer in the picture we have to hold that bag.
Allyuh hear? Doh question the developed country’s motive for giving Dominica! Out of order…just say thank you.n Well since China still remains a developing country maybe we can ask? I eh know.
The EU may give without wanting anything back except at least 25% of the budget to go to European firms and consultants but China definitely does not give without getting something back in return. And that return is definitely not a warm little friendship with a no-name country like Dominica.
Parry, I would tell the Prime Minister we are all grateful for the assistance we have received from China, however, the Chinese have benefited from Dominica. Take a stroll around Roseau in particular, and check the many businesses that belong to the Chinese.
Do not blame them. If this is the price, so be it. At this point, what is it costing Dominica? You, of yourself, instead of negativity, do not merely sit back. Do something good for your country, other nationals and yourself that you may reap some benefits in the long run.
Dominica and China: BFFs. One friend benefits more than the other by millions of miles. Hahahaha. Don’t question that my friend.
and history shows that the Chinese like to take when people cannot pay, like tibet
skerrit what wrong with you.. so Dominicans must not question you at all.. we should just accept and don’t know what we have to give back…
Skerrit you did not answer DNO’s question, the question was simple and clear: what does Dominica have to give to the PRC for all the gifts, but in true Skerrit style you do not answer that simple question. Maybe one day we show gratitude when you show us the MOU with the PRC. In the case of The EU we all understand that their development held usually has no strings attached to it. In the case of the PRC we all know the old saying, there is no such thing as a free lunch.
So for once do your duty to the citizens of Dominica and show transfers you, show us the MOU with China.
questions the Prime minister Roosevelt SKerrrit has always been nervous and will always be nervous when QUESTIONS are asked he just do not like it
(go to hell go to hell) was the outburst a journalist was given some years ago to QUESTION.
He answered appropriately.
Questions no thanks; my goodness, some years ago you said? I did not hear the question or the answer myself when it was originally made, I am hearing it being referred to so frequently, I thought that is the answer he gives every time because I keep reading and hearing that phrase all the time.
I am glad to learn it was some years ago. The UWP must become unstuck with that phrase if they ever plan to move forward. They should believe in the change they were promoting. You cannot have change when you refuse to change yourself. The last election showed us that.
How are we going to pay back all these loans?? And at what cost are we getting assistance?
At present, what are you contributing to the revenue of Dominica? What are your plans to do so?
Keep on begging,and selling your counrtry out toChina,Dominica has enough agricultural land and you have turned your back on farmers,but you keep on making deals with china.Your such a nuisance but thats what your supporters wanted,so keep on begging.
You are not a smart person. If he begs, it is for you, for other nationals and Dominica on the whole.
beg for me dont think so fool,parents thought me to work hard for what i want,and thats what has mwme where i am today,DOMINICANS HAVE BECOME LAZY AND JUST WANT HAND OUTS,AN THATS THE POSITION,this fool has them in.
Wrong, he begs for himself and thinks in throwing us a few rotten bones he can shut us up.
So people out there, if you 20 year old son comes home and bring cash to take care of family don’t question him. Things tight you getting money just be thank fool
Who cares what he did to get money and how many lives he destroyed. It is always a sincere relationship between son and parents.
You guys are laughable. This is what it is. Shut y’all mouth and be thankful.
I find you damn Rude. So its just like saying if my child keeps getting money or things from someone I dont have to question it jsut accept it. Oh Please Skerrit I find you really out of order. We CAN’T and SHOULD NOT just accept goods from China or any one without you telling us what we giving in return. Oh please any kindergatan child would realize that China would not just give us things so all the time without a reason without getting something in return. What is wrong with you. Common My fellow Dominicans WAKE UP BEFORE IT IS TO LATE.
Do you not think that you are the one who is out of order and who lacks respect for your PM or anyone for that matter including consideration? D/ca is being assisted by PRC. This help has beautified Dominica and helped it to progress while people as you negatively view them. You are being critical? Are your eyes closed? You need to have your head examined.
I have an idea of whom you are so, I feel comfortable in responding to your comments. One of the main reason the communist regime of China cuddles as many countries in the world, is because of China’s intention to annex Taiwan. When they invade that country, they will be looking to puppet governments such as Skerrit’s, and his toy in the United Nations to stand on the side of China. China enslaves nations economically. In the book of Proverbs it is written ” the borrower is a slave to the lender.” Hence Dominica and some nations in Africa such as Daffur formally “Nubia” has become slaves in economic bandage to the Chines. The difference however, is the Chines have spent billions, creating thousands of jobs for the Nubian’s whereas in Dominica, our government is contented with a petty Stadium, and the resurfacing of roads where imported Chines perform the work. Skerrit should learn from what the Chines are doing to the people of Hong Kong this very day, perhaps he can express…
Is this man for real? Now he does not want people questioning the motive of the PRC?
Lest you forget, we are a democracy and as citizens, we have every right to question the actions of our government.
As a few words of the Mighty Sparrow’s song, “Pay your taxes. Shut up and have respect!”
