Dominica’s Minister for National Security, Immigration and Labour has reassumed work despite not fully having his voice back and said God has worked “a miracle” in his life.
Savarin, who underwent open heart surgery in Martinique in June to correct a severely elevated aorta, held a press conference Thursday, his first day back on the job.
He said his voice was “severely” affected during the over 10-hour surgery he underwent.
“It was explained to me that during surgery, because they had to work close to my vocal cords in reconstructing my aorta, the nerve which operated one of my vocal cords had been cut and that was the reason for the loss of my voice,” Savarin said in a very hoarse and raspy tone.
“I consider the series of events which took me to La Meynard Hospital and back home safely to be nothing short of miraculous, and give thanks to Almighty God for the miracle he has worked in my life,” he emphasized.
He said he’s been told that recovering his voice would take 6 to 12 months with voice therapy, and he will be under medical supervision while on the job. He did not disclose his priorities as he reassumes office, as he said he would have to be briefed on happenings in his ministry during his absence.
Savarin thanked Dominicans for their daily prayers and supportive words during his absence from office. ”I will cherish [them] for the rest of my life,” he said.
Charles Savarin was airlifted to hospital in Martinique on June 15 and returned home on July 30.
So Charlo got a Miracle?
Maybe, but it was from Medicine, not from GOD.
If it was someone living in some rundown shack, living on $10 a week and getting no medical attention, all the prayer in the world would not likely stop him from dying of his heart attack.
Anyway doesn’t the Bible say that its God will (not peoples) which is done?.
Apart from praising GOD, what sense is there to praying . . placebo?
I will believe in Miracles from GOD, when there are Miracles from GOD.
Something simple . . like a man’s hand being “replaced” overnight after it had been cut off for ‘stealing’ and that of his false accuser “dropping off” whilst at work. . .
Everyone knows that this is impossible . . except if its done by GOD!
Mr savarin i hope you get better soon,We all get sick,Stop the politics,dominicans go to bed and wake up with politics on their mines,we must not wish other people bad when they are sick.Have faith in god mr savarin and not to give up.
Lord, have mercy upon us. Teach us to love each other even though we are on different side let yr holy sprit break HATE,wickedness,gossip and LIES in our hearts make us one restore love. We need prays more than ever. lovely Dominica.
So you’ve come here asking the Lord to have mercy but didn’t ask the Lord for mercy when you were calling members of the UWP old and tired.
GOD GAVE YOU A SECOND CHANCE TO SEARCH YOURSELF AND THAT’S ALL .
NO MIRACLE AT ALL OUR NUMBER COMES BY TURNS SILLY MAN.
you guys are too damn political. don’t worry, your number is up soon. have you searched your body and soul
for the grand occasion? @NOC.C
So for these guys. They feel all comfortable and blessed running to Martinique for whatever surgery they need. while they make no effort to improve Dominica health care system that is in shambles. We’ve got a medical school in Dominica yet we at a point where we give our citizen expired antibiotics, cannot even supply oxygen to a stroked out patient…. Its a damm shame. Fix our system!!
@ pappy, God will always be God inspite of what you say.You not believing in God will not stop HIM from being who He is.He healed in the past and He will continue to heal.One day sooner than you think, you will bow down to Him and use your tongue to confess that He is Lord of Lords.THINK ON THAT
I can think on it all you want and still reject it because you got no evidence to back up your claims…I study medicine…I deal with things I KNOW will work to save lives, not things I “want” to work because an ancient book said them…go show me the remains of Noah’s Ark and how he could fit billions of animals on it and then we can talk.
DOMINICANS ITS A SHAME WE PUT SICKNESS, DEATH,PAIN, SORROW EVERYTHING IN POLITICS REMEMBER TODAY IS MINE TOMORROW IS ANOTHER. RESPECT THESE THINGS AND RESPECT PPL ALSO. I WANDER WHAT IS WRONG WITH US.
Oh, and all the people who had the same or similarly difficult surgery–possibly even within the same time frame–and did not make it were just forgotten by god, huh? God does not care about the people who die every day, just about the important world-changers, like Charles Savarin, is that right?
Grow up! Medicine does not need any religion to work. Prayers have never helped anyone in medicine. All they can be is a placebo. If he wants to talk of miracles, let him do it, but do not confuse medicine with miracles! Do not lessen the achievements of the scientists who saved his life by appealing to a god who happily ignored hundreds of others who died across the world while wonderful Savarin lived!
fool
And why, precisely, am I a fool? Are you a doctor? Are you a scientist? Are you educated beyond the bible at all?
Just because you don’t like what I said doesn’t mean what I said is wrong!
truly the fool said in his heart there is no God for he denies even the Sovereign will of God in the lives of people.
It is sad that when people are not convinced of God’s ability how they behave. Have you looked around lately or at any time at all, and stop to think, where have all that you see come from? My friend dont be like old rover which is all over at death. God has made you and you should consider him. Mr Savarin’s survival may not have been a miracle but I know that prayer works. Think about that
No one has come back from the dead to say there is an afterlife, so why you so sure of it? Our minds come from the physical brain, and when we die, the brain dies, and so that should be that….You can see people almost die when they damage their brains a certain way.
Believe what you want but don’t come and try to tell me to believe in something with NO evidence to support what your statement. Savarin is a lucky man indeed and he can thank god all he likes, but that don’t mean I have to sit back and smile while everyone else puts the doctors in an inferior position as if they did less work than some god…when you go to med school, you will see who saves whose lives.
And your evidence that prayer works is? Why don’t you also deal with the question of Him allowing so many other less fortunates but does a miracle by letting Mr. live? Probably you will us why He thinks that Savarin, who’s had a great life, at tremendous expense to our country, is more deserving than other mortals amongst us?
Yes you are no ordinary fool you are an idiot who purports to elevate yourself by denying the works of God. Indeed He is the one who gives wisdom to the doctors to perform their art. Who are you to question God as to who should live and who should die. Indeed innocent babies die- in our humanity we ask why but we later recognize that is something we may find out at the end of time. In the mean time while respecting your freedom to spread guile respectfully “Shut Up” & thank God you still can see, talk, eat that even you He woke up this morning. The very breath you take he allows you to. Fortunately for you and others He loves us all equally despite what you may think of Him. He is not like man or else…… I certainly hope that all those scholarships/grants & other free education did not mess Dominicans up to believe that we can exist without belief in God.
Well, once you wake up and look around at history and the present, you will find that many have, do, and will continue to exist happily, fulfillingly, and smartly without any god whatsoever.
There are atheists all over the place. There is no proof that any god exists. And yet you have the audacity to call us fools for not believing something without any evidence. Go learn some science. Go learn about the man considered the smartest in the world, Stephen Hawking, and see how what little HE thinks of religion.
Fool!
YOU SOUND LIKE YOU WERE ONCE VERY RELIGIOUS
For want of answers, a man becomes like a fool….
For want of wisdom, a fool says there is no God….
For want of God, one loses his soul.
Whereas I agree with the basic premise of your point, there is emerging evidence that science is beginning to find that prayer may act as a salve for the seriously I’ll if only to allow them to rest and relax more easily and allow the miracle of scientific medicine to be more effective.
May God Forgive you for you know not what you speak of!!
Weh weh weh !!! I never thought I would live to see the day when Dominicans would become so cruel and heartless.Politics is taking a different twist in DA.sickness is for everyone and what happened to Hon.Savarin can happen to anyone so while you all are making all yo sarcastic remarks,pray that it doesn’t happen to you all in a differnt way.God bless you Hon.Savarin,wishing you a speedy recovery
Charlo god has given u a chance at life and right now u should be living it for the lord……finish with dat politics business….he gav eu a chance to change ur life and be an example to ur fellow workers n friends…..
you could not have said it better. You need to know when to let go and now is the time. God has spared you life do not open the door to the enemy because the devil will have no mercy next time.
thats true charlo you have gotten a second lease on life live it for God and come out of babylon remember perro got his own and did not come out where is he today come out and serve God and enjoy your retirement
@ blue blue:
QUOTE OF THE WEEK; QUIET AND TRUE.
Alie I really, really like you post. You said so much in a nutshell, so profound!! I wonder if Petter St.Jean would approve since he has such a problem with “OLD” people like Ron Green. Well, I suppose old sick people are better than “OLD” people. By the way, when is Charles Maynard coming back?
Comments are always good, but we can use our own comments to reflect on ourselves.However, what happened to Charlo can happen to any one since we are all human beings.Who knows? You may like or dislike a person,but try to reflex on yourself first and comment after. The golden rule always sticks. God is good Charlo. take care God loves u regards to any comment posted.Welcome back!
Charles I know what you are saying, but why don’t you give more thanks to the people who did the surgery. GOD does not get involve, he gave us all the ability to do good and to help others like we are suppose to do. So thanks all the doctors as well.
If he got involved, why does he not help the many homeless and hungry and prosecuted in the world? he does not get involve. if he did many others who were not as lucky as you would have been here today. Life includes a whole bunch of luck, timing. if GOD got involve then he would have preference; ask Jeff Jo family and mine
Life is free well
I believe in Miracles…… Praise the Lord for you charlo. Now it is up to you how you show appreciation and Thanks to God for that miracle. STOP MALPALAYING AND MAYPWEZAYING PEOPLE.Especially if they disagree with you, Skerrit and the Puppet master.
show me one?
Padna not sounding too good at all. But is now he should do the Compain Tigre and let someone else do Compain Lapin.
God speed bro.
I have chills right now, listening to Charles Saverin voice. Oh MY GOD! Can’t believe he would even think of going back to work. Who the hell is responsible for making that kind of decision to have this make still be in charge of the security of the country. Someone, please talk to this man.
Charlo getting back to work is a form of therapy.This can assist him with his rehabilitation.However he needs to excercise and I suggest that he walks about 2 miles in the Morning at least 3 days per week.Additional voice training undertaken by musician will be an asset.We need you Charlo
Doctor are you open for business cause you seem to be giving free medical advise. i hope one day Dominica recognize your charitable work. Thanks Dr Nelson Paul 2 miles and voice training from musicians huh.
Weh Pa Pa
Charles honestly i believe u should stay home and relax put your feet up and have a good cup of coffee or tea. Thats a good time to just retire give someone a chance for crying out loud.
uhm, he cannot cry out loud
I am not sure that it was a good idea to have him hold that press conference this morning. He could have well returned to work without letting us hear his voice, it is really sad. In my humble opinion,after hearing his voice, i think it would be a good time for him to retire. YOu have done your country well, you served well, but sometimes a cruise around the world with family is a good idea.
have you all heard his voice?! wowow
charlo weh weh weh weh weh weh charlo have guts more than cass gut to fish back to the animal show .if i was this man wife he would have to stay home and rest for the rest of his life charlo needs to eat his pension before some one else eat it for him
CHARLO ALL I WANT TO HEAR IS ANOTHER MR TIGRE STORY.
Am wondering who is compa laper now
While I am glad that Savarin is doing well. I think that this is a good time to retire. people must read between the lines. God has given you a second chance, and that is a time to honour and serve him, not serve man. Savarin do the honourable thing and retire while there is time . Int other words go home and
recuperate. to love and serve the Lord.
AMEN AMEN AMEN
Age is just a number. If you want to be the Security Minister then say so.
Welcome back, but come on now, isn’t it time to retire? You’ve had a good innings.
Boy you all have jokes in Dominica! I mean the man was sick and is returning to work after surgery and he sees it fitting enough to hold a press conference before he takes back work. We talking about a man who is not an elected member, has never won his seat no matter where he runs, a man that killed the DLP, and on top of his resume he killed the DFP, yet on top of that expects to recieve a hero’s welcome.
I do not have a problem with Charlo because he is a good man who has hurt his country on everyside, but yet is lucky enough to still have a political voice.
My problem is, Cholo sees it fitting to address the press upon his return to work after illness and yet, his government lead by Mr. Skerritt has failed to address the press when the name of our country has been tarnished left, right, and center. What’s up with you guys? I am happy Charlo has recovered and may God continue to grace him with heath but but his personal health cannot be more important that the wellness of Dominica which they all brought down together.
actually he won twice in Roseau central
You are wrong he only won once in 2000
When? Please refresh my memory because as far as I am concerned, Mamo alwys ran in Roseau Central durig her time. In 1995 she did not run and Norris Prevost has been holding that seat since. Please correct me though.
Maybe you were just a baby when Hon Savarin won his seat
I will give you the benefit of the doubt Karma Chameleon, because according to you, maybe I was not born yet ar maybe I was still a “Littleboy”. But what year he won his seat? Didn’t mamo alway run in Roseau Central and was succeeded by NP of the UWP? Just asking. Right or wrong on this one the truth still remains that he has killed two powerful parties and maybe a third one is on the death row.
I wonder what is the rush Charlo – you didn’t have the time to pull the tap over the mess you left behind. I wish health however happiness is left to your conscience and a heavy conscience is not conducive to good health especially when you are up there in age. That is all Folks – Yaba dab a doooo
it cannot be for love of country that he helped destroy in the seventies, these days are pay back time for him now
The Young university graduates must be bowing their heads in shame now, here is a clear example that this young Prime Minister talk so much about young persons and their involvement in decision making and there comes an opportunity to bring in a young qualified university graduate into the parliament/cabinet of Dominica aqnd they are marginalized, what new can this sick man bring to the table now, he will be concentrating more on his illness than formulating policies to move the country foward. Mr Prime Minister walk the walk, let your actions speak louder than words, have faith and confidence in our youths, why are you so scared to have them close to your cabinet, are we suggest they wont be yes men like the retired persons around you. YOUNG PEOPLE TAKE NOTE SOON YOUR DOOR BELLS WILL BE RINGING TO RALLY AROUND THIS MAN WHO HAS BEEN CONSTANTLY REJECTING YOU
Welcome back Mr. Minister, but I think u should face the “Haitian slavery” that is taking place in those days, some of them being paid $500 a month that is just inhuman
… if they are not happy they can go back home… easy to said.
“We” are the Haitian in Guadeloupe; Martinique; St. Marten; USA; England … the world is one; and “home” is where you are welcomed and treated as an human. If we welcome them and give them the “work permit” please, STOP THE MISTREATMENT.
Welcomeba
i ce the vHaitian certainly 100% percent agree with you ,.,. if they agree to welcome the Haitian people to come into their Island they must treat them as a human being ,.,. Dominicans treating foreigners like something they do not want . So now Mr Charlo is back now i would like to see him stand up for the people if he decide not treat them well he has his right to say he don’t want them so Charlo talk to your people cause they are acting like an IDIOT
I love you Charlo. So happy you are back, but please stay away from that Animal Show and get a lot of rest.
Wish you well”Charlo”but I hope you do not let greed and nasty politics take control of you ,lest you will fall on your office step.
I UNDERSTOOD THAT THERE WILL BE A PRESS CONFERENCE TO WELCOME CHARLES SAVARIN BACK TO WORK.I HOPE PATTER ST.JEAN WILL BE ABSENT, BECAUSE HOW CAN HE WELCOME CHARLES BACK WHEN HE HAS A PROBLEM WITH PARLIAMENTARIAN WHO ARE OLD.JUST A WEEK AGO HE TRIED TO RIDICULE MR. RON GREEN AT REACHING THE AGE OF SEVENTY ONE. I PERSONALLY BELIEVE THE MAN HAS DONE HIS SHARE OF DIASTER AND COMMESS IN DOMINICA,THEREFORE HE SHOULD PACK UP AND GET THE HELL OUT OF GOVERNMENT,MAYBE HE SHOULD REJOIN THE ANIMAL SHOW.
it wont be for too long, he will soon be out soon
when people make fun of peoples age the best thing to say to them is that i am 71 years and i know what it ia like to be 71 years and i hope you make it to my age
and yes i will make it past your age
God’s continued Blessings upon you. Welcome back.
Just worried that his Hon. colleague Petter St.Jean may find him too old!!
mr minister, no offense
but stay home and rest. you have served your country well no doubt about dat.
your health and life comes first.
Man go and do your work! What press conference! To say what!
Welcome back we miss alot especially on the next level. I can never forget Compere Lapen
CAN THIS NEXT LEVEL MOVE THE COUNTRY FOWARD, IS THAT YOUR MEANING OF DEVELOPMENT, COMPERE LAPEN, WHAT A SHAME
WELLCOME BACK ;
Charlo ,
the show must go on !!
lol
Welcome back Charlo. We must now call the show “TRANSFORMERS”!!
JAH GUIDE ANND DETERMINE OUR FATE ALWAYS——HE KNOWSW WHEN OUR TASKS ARE NOT COMPLETE ,WISH CHARLO THE BEST—AND HOPE HE CONTINUES TO MAKE POSITIVE USE OF THE GOD-GIVEN TALENTS
Welcome back Charlo. But just don’t support Vince on his EU gay money drive. China will hapilly replace EU funding for us.
WELCOME BACK HON SAVARIN GOD BLESS YOU, GUARD YOUR HEALTH. “BUT I THOUGHT THE SAY CHARLO CANNOT TALK” ALWAYS 3 SIDES TO EVERY STORY, YOUR SIDE, MY SIDE, AND THE TRUTH
Welcome back and gods blessings be upon you. God has been good to you for a reason. Now is time for you to make wrongs right!Below are the priorities of the people who pay your salary;
Firstly get with Letang on the side and tell him how to lead a union. Secondly, have a serious chat with Skerrit and tell him to stop the BIG sales of our passports. Thirdly, please remind the PM that we are awaiting results from the GON Emmanuel investigation ASAP because it will soon be one year.Fourthly, make sure everyone is ready for carnival season because the calypsoes are going hot like fire on allu back.
I like that.
Welcome back Charlo and all the best wishes for improved health to you. Hopefully, you can avoid the stress which comes with the political territory. I dream of the day when Dominicans won’t need to go to Martinique to receive medical attention.
Actually DNO, they did not take up his post, they acted in his portfolio or they assumed his duties. He was still the Minister for National Security etc.
Charles Savarin I am happy that you are well again but why don’t you just stay at your home?
At this point you got to decide, is it your health or your wealth, which one is first?
I don’t think that you can use the excuse of wanting to serve because from all reports the Dominican public did not care for you to work on their behalf, but you are determined to nonetheless.
Go and rest yourself, take a break from all of that. Politics aside, life is precious, you have made your contribution, I don’t think anyone can dispute that, so go on, and just enjoy the rest of your life.
I don’t see myself in that state of health and trying to run politics for anyone….. I mean come on….
I don’t criticize anyone on illness, we all have something just waiting to pop up but we must decide what is priority and what is not…
You should not expect an adult to make their decision based upon your analysis of their situation.
For you it may be a question of Health or Wealth. For others it may include other issues/ideals.
Charlo may be more comfortable and feel more alive whilst involved in ‘all that politics’.
He may be satisfied with his time on earth and have no overiding desire to (hopefully)add on a few more months, or years by doing what you would do.
Please just respect the man’s decision
@ CIA on the watch:
You are not the only person on the watch except that you project a negative tendency. Do you have an idea when you will get sick and how long you will live? These are matters which you need to concentrate on. Thank God if you have health and strength for who knows how long this will continue? Keep watch!
Haa boy Charlo…u take infront before infront take you. hahahaha.
Welcome back Charlo. Can’t wait for the press conference to hear you talk again. We all get ill sometime. There are thopse who enjoy good health today and believe they will never get sick. Tanto tanto. WELCOME BACK CHARLO.
@ Civil Servant
Some people are so stupid to make such unloving comments. Wicked hearts indeed. If only they knew the time, hour and day that they will get sick and die, even in their sleep.
They lack intelligence and never give it a thought that God is taking note of their words/statements as imbedded in their hearts and will mete out His just recompense to them as they deserve.
Mr. Savarin, it is indeed a great pleasure to hear that you are back. Keep the faith, be strong, God will certainly see you and your family through. You were sorely missed. One piece of advice: dont go pushing yourself too quickly….slow and steady wins the race….YOU WILL OVERCOME!
Yes Charlo Welcome back. May the Lord Bless you and Keep you in his care. May he heal you completely: physically and mentally. May he shower you with wisdom and strength: the strength to be truthful about all things and to offer your guidance towards the leadership of this country with intergrity. May the words that you utter offer comfort to those whom they fall upon. Amen!
Welcome Back Mr Savarin, you were missed dearly. Continue to do the good work of the people of Dominica.
what good work speaking rubbish with tony
I DONT LIKE SOME OF UR VIEWS BUT I KNOW YOU ARE AN INTELLIGENT MAN AND WELL SPOKEN INDIVIDAUL ,I AM VERY GLAD FOR YOU,ILLNESS DOESN’T HAVE NO FAVORITE PERSON, GOOD LUCK.
Welcome back Charlo just take it easy and don’t force yourself the Lord will work with you and for you.
As a fellow Dominican I am glad to see that you recovered from your illness.
Best of luck to you and yours.
Minister Savarin, happy to hear that you have recuperated. Being a politician is no easy matter. It could be hard emotionally, physically and time-consuming. Please take care and do not give yourself any useless anxieties. You will also do this with the help of God. God bless you and with continued health and strength!
We are glad to have you back CHARLO may the good lord bless and keep u strong. WELCOME.
I can only say: “God is good!”
People actually dislike this comment. What kind of Satans we have there nah?
Gods name should not be used to praise MAN!
1979, do u have a problem? are u tried? whats yr problem,? I havent come across a medison for JEALOUSY CUZ THERE ISNT ANY. leave our CHARLO ALONE OK.
Not satans. We just do not believe in god. Simple. We are educated.
Not so good nuh Jeff went to the same hospital with the same condition charlo came back Jeff Joe ddid not.Who’d U rather comeback if you had a say? Lol!
God decides who comes back and who doesn’t. It has nothing to do with who you .
“ALL THE TIME!!!” I agree.
Glad to have back Mr. Savarin. Thank God !. Dominica needs your input.
that is really music to my ears love u mr charles savarin
Welcome back Mr Savarin you were missed.. God is good all the time…one question to an insurance broker out there would it cost the country $144000 plus a year to get the CABINET OF DOMINCA a good health insurance????? sagigor, alico or first Domestic answer please
We love you charlo.You are in for the long haul.With our prayers you are back Clara thanks for the care you gave to Charlo.You are agreat wife
a long haul remember thats the same thing perro said he is in for the long haul where is he today tell the man to go rest himself God has been merciful to him
well come back Charlo
Charlo should stay home, and enjoy his retirement. Leave the work alone.
WELCOME BACK CHARLO,GOD ARMS ARE STRONG SO CONTINUE THE GOOD WORK CUZ YOU ARE A GOOD CITIZEN. WE LOVE YOU. DONT FORGET TO PRAY.