The Republic of China (Taiwan) has donated US$100,000 which will go towards relief and rehabilitation efforts in Dominica following the passage of Tropical Storm Erika.
Dominica does not enjoy diplomatic relations with Taiwan after ties were severed by Prime Minister, Roosevelt Skerrit, in March 2004 in favor of China and the donation was made through the OECS Commission.
Dr. Didacus Jules, Director General of the OECS accepted the check on the behalf of Dominica at a ceremony held at the organization’s Headquarters in St. Lucia earlier this week.
At the ceremony, Taiwan’s ambassador to St. Lucia, James Chang, expressed sympathy to the families who lost love ones and to the people of Dominica in general.
“We all understand that extreme climate change, increasing global warming and rising incidents of natural disasters have endangered all of our lives in one way or another. Taiwan as a member of the global village should make its efforts in the face of these global issues,” he said.
He pointed out that Taiwan has been an active provider of humanitarian assistance globally, especially following natural disasters.
Chang thanked the OECS for making the donation possible and he hoped that ties between Taiwan and the OECS be further strenghtened.
Jules conveyed appreciation of the government and people of Dominica for the contribution.
He stated that following the devastation of Tropical Storm Erika, the OECS Commission had been engaged in efforts to secure assistance for the rehabilitation of the country. In this regard, he expressed pleasure at the positive response of the government of Taiwan.
He stated that the funds will be transferred immediately to the government of Dominica because of the urgency of the situation on the island.
Taiwan has formal diplomatic relations with three OECS member states, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, St. Kitts, Nevis and St. Lucia
Thank you Taiwan for giving us and expecting nothing in return.
Mr linton thanks
Taiwan will alsway keep an eye on the wonderful people of Dominica knowing that their are leaders in my country keeping hope alive, we are a strong people that will always rise up from any problem that we will face from time to time
i will love the people of taiwan to keep us very close to their heart in these difficulty time , so that somke day we will be out from this morass that we found our self in.
thanks taiwan
Taiwan? but isn’t that contrary to the one china policy?. I think politicians should be very careful of what the do and say because it will come back and bite them on the butt. By right if you have to look at it for what it is and the china policy, the government should not take that money from Taiwan.
Sad times in Dominica, sad times.
P.M. send the money back. We cannot accept money from Taiwan, this is a violation of our one China policy. How can we accept money from another China when we only support the One China Policy. Taiwan does not have the right to exist so we must remain true to our principles and tell Taiwan go to hell, we do not want your D… money, this would be a betrayal to China, the great Peoples’ Republic that has been our saviour for the last ten years.
So P.M. I humbly submit that you tell the OECS to give the money to the other three puppet countries that still have diplomatic relationship with Taiwan.
Harry mack stop being an A-Hole .. this is a country reaching out from a moral stand point and also from a humane standpoint, (two ethical possessions which you lack)… to help a small Island in an extremely difficult situation. your comments has NO substance and I really wonder why it was published at all.. people like you sicken me…. really this is the most educative comment you could write…. you cant get any more lower as you have reached sea level with this rubbish of yours… … This goes to show, once gain you do not want Dominica to get any help and would rather wish it stay s in it MIRE and MUCK, rather than to receive HELP From Persons in much more better situations. the Taiwanese saw it fit to help Dominica, this means they have a heart and have forgiven and move on.. you should do the same… but obviously you have not are most limey to be an insane individual….. HOLDING A GRUDGE. ONCE AGIN THIS IS NOT ABOUT YOU IT IS ABOUT DOMINICA.
Three puppet countries that are much better off than us. Tell me who is the real puppet. Those who have eyes to see let them see, those who have ears to hear let them hear!!!!!
thanks very much taiwan we the people of dominica appreciate your gift to us in our time of need
Thank you Taiwan.
Thanks to everyone, every country every group, every organization, every friend who have and will continue to come to Dominica Aid in the aftermaths of TS Erika.
Thanks to those who cannot give but has sympathized with us and have prayed for us and with us.
Thank You All.
Some people are cray cray. China gave US $300K in immediate dusater releif the day after Erika, with a promise of further technical assistance in the long run, so I am not sure why anyone would be using the $100K from Taiwan as a reason to attack the Prime Minister for establishing diplomatic relations with China. Some people just never relent of their idiotic agendas which have no basis in reality.
Thanks Taiwan, though you disappeared from our shores like a ‘passing cloud.’ We will forever remember your love for the people of Dominica.
When our late PM, Mary Euginia Charles established relations with you, she knew you cared and everything was transparent. We all knew what was on the MOU and there was no need to hide anything. Though ms. Charles left us many years ago, You never attempted to make any demands on us.
We now have a new lover but we do not know the terms and conditions as MOU is still a secret. We hope We do hope that when our beloved is gone from earth, or is replaced as PM, no one will come with MOU and demand that we pay back per terms of the MOU.
Dominica says a big thank you to you and we know you are gone but not forgotton
When are u all Dominican going to change. Be thankful and stop fussing with each other. Please tell me what is it? And why? Try to love each other. God have been so merciful and instead u say thks u all fight. Everytime I read DOL it something negative most of the time.l please turn it around and love each other. Satan is trying to destroy DA. We need more prayers. God has open the door so that these people cam help. If you all didnot learn a lesson Ericka I dont know what will.
After Erica the song of Ron and the Look us band became my #1 song; but after hearing of the generosity of Taiwan, I got emotional and began singing the song below
Packing up the dreams God planted
In the fertile soil of you
I can’t believe the hopes He’s granted
Means a chapter of your life is through
But we’ll keep you close as always
It won’t even seem you’ve gone
‘Cause our hearts in big and small ways
Will keep the love that keeps us strong
And friends are friends forever
If the Lord’s the Lord of them
And a friend will not say never
‘Cause the welcome will not end
Though it’s hard to let you go
In the Father’s hands we know
That a lifetime’s not too long
To live as friends
Taiwan, in broken relationships the one that gave and was sent packing usually use all means to force a pay back. That was not the case with you and today you are there to remind of what true love really means. Thank you
Too much frigging religion in our place and not enough hard work! Get off your knees and do something useful!
Thank you very much Taiwan. You have demonstrated what true love and care really mean. Your gift has taught us how to appreciate Matthew 5:43-44 -43 “Ye have heard that it hath been said, Thou shalt love thy neighbour, and hate thine enemy. But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you.”
If Mamo were alive she would feel very proud that she chose to established diplomatic relations with Taiwan. I know Rosie and Piero are now applauding you for your foresight and together all three of you are weeping about our broken relationship and the manner in which it was broken. Peiro, please send us a reminder of the pain you endured while PM and the Bados experience
Alas Thank you. For every dollar my island get I am forever grateful. Thank you Taiwan.
These are the kind of friends Dominica should foster. Skerrit take note!
That level of sophisticated (no quid pro quo) thinking is a far cry from what we have (tit for tat) among the powers that be.
The passage of Erika through Dominica which can be considered an event of cataclysmic proportion should teach everyone lessons, one of which is, ‘each one teach one and each one, reach one’. A bigger lesson is that there should be no ‘US and THEM’; we are all ‘ONE’ on this domain and that what can happen may happen _ it does matter who you are, what you are or where you are. Death lays it’s icy hands even on kings; scepter and crown must crumble down and be made equal to the dust.
nice piece…let them don’t hear
Thank you Taiwan. greatly appreciated by the people of the nature isle
zuma what blow?shame u all don’t have
Thank you Taiwan for the contribution despite the broken relationship we currently have. It is well appreciated by the people of Dominica. We also send a personal thank you to Mr. Jules for accepting it on our behalf.
Thanks to the Republic of China (Taiwan).
who is keeping tabs on all this relief money?
Certainly not you,i am sure u would like to get your hands on it.Keep off,it will be put to good use.
Sorry but am not sure if it should be kept under tabs or used immediately and wisely for the affected victims and also to the infrastructure. is this an opposition question? the watchman / woman watching the treasure is the biggest theif of them all. you wish to be the one keeping it under tabs don’t you?… pea brain.
I cannot believe someone could take time to make that idiotic comment,
You have no clue what “keeping tabs” means, do you? Because if you did, you wouldn’t have made that statement. IDIOT.
Thanks and best wishes extended to the Government and people of the Republic of China on Taiwan for your donation towards the rebuilding following passage of Tropical Storm Erika… Hopefully it will be used in helping with the rebuilding process…
Boy, what are you saying?
Don’t you know that Taiwan thus far is a sovereign nation; an independent nation; what does China have to do with money donated by Taiwan to the people of Dominica?
Skerrit broke diplomatic relationship with Taiwan on the advise of the Chines government. It the China’s ambition, and intention to annex Taiwan.
After the invasion and occupation of that country, China hope that puppets like Skerrit, and some of the poor nations of the world which China uses as a dumping ground for their cheap, and inferior commodities, and the peanut change handouts they give to them will support their evil and barbaric actions against Taiwan in the United Nations.
Hahahahahahahahahahahhahahahahahahahahahahah! Skerrit, boy, ah…
Taiwan is officially known as the REPUBLIC OF CHINA (ROC) ON TAIWAN while China is officially known as the PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA (PRC).
Thanks Taiwan,Skerrit i hope you do a formal thank you.
Of course he will. Since he believes in one China only he will say:”Thank you China” without batting an eyelid.
This is interesting… Thank you Taiwan.
That must be a BIG
blow to the opposition…
or is it the opposition the Taiwanese government is thinks about…. because last time I checked, the opposition got the majority of Dominicans living in dominica vote… while labour had to spend 32 million to get people to dominica to vote for them… now we need de 32 million….WASTE NOT WANT NOT
Zuma you are one sick individual. That is to help the poor people of Dominica, who suffer and have lost so much. Taiwan not making politics out of that but you are. God have mercy on you.
Thank you Jesus
we will survive.
Mmmm, didn’t know Jesus lived in Taiwan. Is he Chinese? I’m learning all the time.
thank u
Thank you old friends. You have not forgotten us.Much appreciated
In times of need, even the ones we stray from are sent back to us from the Heavenly Father.
Man! We do not run things! The Heavenly Father does!
One Love Taiwan! Thank You on behalf of my island Dominica, and God Bless your People!
Thank you Taiwan, greatly appreciated