Chinese doctors coming

The Prime Minister spoke at a ceremony last week

Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit has announced that his government will soon welcome a team of Chinese medical Doctors to complement the medical services here on the island.

He made that announcement during a ceremony to welcome new Chinese Ambassador to Dominica, His Excellency Lu Kun and to mark the celebration of the 2017 Chinese Spring Festival held at the Fort Young Hotel last week.

“In the next few weeks, we will sign a protocol on cooperation and health and soon thereafter, we will welcome Chinese medical doctors to complement the medical services that are currently available on island,” Skerrit said.

Skerrit also reiterated his government’s tremendous gratitude to China’s prompt offer of assistance from following the devastation caused by Tropical Storm Erika.

“I was particularly touched that even before being asked the People’s Rebublic of China reached out to us and offerered in a tangible and meaning way their assistance to help us to rebuild Dominica after Tropical Storm Erika,” Skerrit stated. “In that regard I have been advised that in the next few months work will begin on the West Coast Road Rehabilitation Post Erika.”

Skerrit said the government of Dominica which he lead, remains a strong ally of the People’s Republic of China and a firm and unconditional supporter of the One China Policy.

“We shall remain unwavering in our support of your efforts to unify China under one People’s Republic of China umbrella,” he said.

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115 Comments

  1. January 27, 2017

    The Truth Be Told (Original)

    You and I do not get along very well, because of our difference of the Church; nonetheless I am always in agreement with the other things which you write–so it is with that one below:

    I have always had that thought about the individual; too bad he doesn’t know that others are holing their noses against his many stinks.

    Here is one, something for you Telemaque:
    “People who think they know it all really annoy those of us who do.”
    Keep it in your records and constantly refer to it.

    Also I am sure that that fellow which you refer to, is the one who used to write “Truth be told” to impersonate you–what he doesn’t know is the God is taking notes about his mentality; he will have his reward, and you and I will know about it; for that reward will be an uncovering of his shames for him and us to witness, together!

  2. Elizabeth, I have no intention of prolonging any nonsocial debate on DNO: You like to argue when you are wrong, you are trying to draw me into something as what you did in the other forum, and got very frustrated, I am not into that mess!

    Again, I will say to you educational background is beneath mine, okay and there is no way you can compete with me since you are limited. If you say complement, and compliment are not one of the same you are a fool, because I proved it to in the English Language,: Now you come with this crap about complete.

    Well here are some definition of the word complete:

    .having all necessary parts, elements, or steps
    .highly proficient
    . fully carried out
    .brought to an end
    .concluded
    .period of time
    .total and absolute
    . complete is also characterized by the occurrence of a pupal stage between the motile immature stages an d the adult. Stick to patios that’s all you know!

    • January 27, 2017

      Elizabeth, I have no intention of prolonging any nonsocial debate on DNO–Telemaque

      If that was this comment above would not be on the comment board.

      “Again, I will say to you educational background is beneath mine, okay and there is no way you can compete with me since you are limited”

      And yet you cannot differentiate between two simple terms like “COMPLEMENT” & “COMPLIMENT”!

      I challenge you to write me 2 sentences; one with “complement” and the other with “compliment”; to speak the same thought of your mind. But I already know your response.

      EDUCATION is the LEARNING of a PHYSICAL FACULTY, you have the human wisdom and philosophy of someone else; it is still futile without the Wisdom of God, by His Holy Spirit, that is what makes me higher that you; you will never reach me–take it or leave it!

      I am replacing the term complement from the PM’s message with one of the terms you used for define complete: Here it is :

      • January 27, 2017

        PM Skerrit says: “We will welcome Chinese medical doctors to “COMPLEMENT” the medical services that are currently available on island,”

        Elizabeth says, using one of your definition of COMPLETE : “We will welcome Chinese medical doctors to have total “TOTAL AND ABSOLUTE” medical service available on the Island”

        Man go find somewhere to hide, being 72 years with that CHILDISH MENTALITY which you claim to be “EDUCATION”. And stop with your damn rudeness–like your–“Stick to patios that’s all you know”

        You know damn well that the things you say about me is not true that is the reason I stand to defend my integrity–you will never get away with it.

        You cannot compete against me through Wisdom, Knowledge, and Understanding of Life; my degree is posted on my heart, from the School of Holy Spirit, He is the Supernatural Influence of the God of Life, Himself– nothing is above that Degree–you have failed miserably against me; just give it up!

  3. freegid tree
    January 24, 2017

    I will need to see a Chinese doctor – They are good in some ways. You see, I creeping up in years and feel the need for a couple black stones, some Jinseng, and de warm massage oil. I need a BOOST JENG. :lol:

  4. Malgraysa
    January 24, 2017

    It is clear from the comments thus far that the Dominican populace needs to be assured as to the competences ot these medical practioners from China. I trust the government will be humble enough and give a detailed account of the medical personnel we expect to arrive from China in the public interest. The last thing we need is unease and suspicion with regard to a serious issue like this. It will not only be helpful to the citizens of Dominica but also to these doctors and will stand the govt’s credibility and sincerity in good stead.

  5. Kincaid Mawish, JD
    January 24, 2017

    My suggestion is that Dr. Skerrit lead from the front and submit himself and his family to a full medical review by one of the visiting Chinese doctors.

    Secondly, it would be helpful if Dominicans began learning Chinese (Mandarin is suggested) to prevent any mishaps due to communication issues in primary health care.

    • Me
      January 25, 2017

      With respect Sir, they are guest sin our country and not the other way round. I respectfully suggest they learn to speak English.

  6. stupes !
    January 24, 2017

    DOMINICA is not a country, and skerrit is a MAD man :!:

    • The Truth Be Told (Original)
      January 24, 2017

      So are you! :twisted: :mrgreen: :twisted: :mrgreen: :twisted: :mrgreen: :twisted: :mrgreen:

      • But Facts, I agree with Stupes eh!

        Stupes means stupid, but in this case that person is not stupid, they told the truth, Skerrit is indeed a mad man, so are you; say I told you first:

        Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahhahahaahahhah!

        So, now you can respond by with all the little green, yellow, and red head eating me!

      • The Truth Be Told (Original)
        January 26, 2017

        I am one of those who love collecting certain, enlightening sayings and good, funny ones. I have a collection of various ones. I could write a book with them. A co-worker gave me the one below. We also exchange sayings and get a good laugh. They know I am a good worker, a perfectionist and highly intelligent. :lol: I also get along well with them. This is hereditary.
        Therefore, do not underestimate me and debase me. OK! Stop it! God rewards the good and punishes the wicked.
        Here is one, something for you Telemaque:

        “People who think they know it all really annoy those of us who do.” :lol: :lol: :lol:

        Keep it in your records and constantly refer to it..

    • Facts, so you are very intelligent, you are a perfectionist; you get along with people. Suppose I give you credit for all of that; maybe it would be justified. However, if you were all that smart you would not bring heredity into it; because a learnt habit has nothing to do with heredity!

      All you mentioned are habits, or ethics found in perhaps more than half the worlds population: And since you do not know let me teach you: heredity is the sum of qualities, and potentialities genetically derived from one’s ancestors. It is something transmitted in one’s deoxyribonucleic acid. It is the transmission of such qualities from ancestor to descendant through the genes, found in your deoxyribonucleic acid.

      So, you see facts, it is one thing to uses words you picked up here and there and uses them, nevertheless as impressive as you think they will make you sound can also expose your lack of knowledge of what you are talking about! Hope you and your colleges laugh at this one. Be…

  7. Music Producer
    January 24, 2017

    Scare-it cannot hire Dominican doctors because they cannot afford to pay him to guarantee long term employment in their own country. Yes, you read it correctly!

  8. Hon.PM
    January 24, 2017

    Fellow Dominicans, have no fear of Chinese doctors. we have sort to get the best doctors. I can assure you that all Chinese doctors will be fully screened before entering our island state Dominica.

    Thank you my good people

    • Real!!!!!
      January 24, 2017

      Set the example Hon.PM…..Let the Chinese doctors start their medical operations on your children, wife , ministers in DLP and yourself.

      Then we will have ” No fear”!!!!!!!

    • Dominican
      January 24, 2017

      New citizens do not need to speak our language, know our national anthem, know our flag, know anything about our culture or our history. Why, according to Skerrit they don’t even have to visit their new country, is only their money he wants to see. Nothing against these Chinese doctors but I want to know if they are at least competent in our language and do not need an interpreter to communicate with their patients. And why don’t you allow our own dr. christian to use his surgical skills here? is that your vengeful attitude again P.M. because there are enough people, who have experienced that, even in your own cabinet.

  9. bigger
    January 24, 2017

    Just an observation look at the cricketers where English is their second language they are more grammatically correct than those haters that want to see our country fail. VERY SHAMEFUL

  10. Dominican
    January 24, 2017

    I think it is time that Mr. Skerrit told us the truth about the commitment he made to China. These doctors are merely the vanguard of more Chinese residents to settle in Dominica and their government wants to make sure that they are taken care of. The hospital is built accordingly, not exclusively for Dominicans (technically the Chinese to be settled here will be Dominican citizens too, of course). It is no coincidence either that the focus on major infrastructure developments is centred on Portsmouth either. The figure I have been consistently hearing is 10,000 or so Chinese and to put it bluntly, Roosevelt Skerrit has no choice.

  11. Frank Talker
    January 24, 2017

    Mr PM, Dominica has no shortage of Physicians. What we need is more specialists, more medical experts, more Doctor willing to push the frontier. Currently, this country is laced with general practitioners who just want to check BP and Glucose, and dispensed paracetamol. So please Sir, do not bring more general practitioners here.

    • The Truth Be Told (Original)
      January 24, 2017

      Good suggestion. They could be specialists and medical experts for also the new national hospital.. Dominica is in dire need of them. I suppose in time the PM will inform nationals.

  12. q
    January 24, 2017

    but PM I mistook you for the opposition leader in that pic we ..papa look at how the tables turning. :-D :-D

    • Please help
      January 24, 2017

      I thought the same too when i first saw the headline. I guess if you can’t beat them you join them lol

    • The Truth Be Told (Original)
      January 24, 2017

      He wanted to attract your attention. :lol: :lol: :lol:
      See? He can wear blue as well. The color is for everyone.

  13. Gyaldem
    January 24, 2017

    Skerritt you hiring Chinese doctors??

    And in the meantime all you have Dominican Dr. Sam Christian who is a TRAINED SURGEON just there and all you REFUSE to give him a license to operate???

    Something is just wrong with this picture!

  14. zulu
    January 24, 2017

    sooo… why are you dressed like hilary clinton sir?

    • Gyaldem
      January 24, 2017

      Hillary Clinton??

      Try Chairman Mao…wow! P.M. Skerritt did a Chinese tailor make this suit for you??

      • The Truth Be Told (Original)
        January 24, 2017

        Women also wear that style. They do not have to be Chinese.

  15. Independent
    January 24, 2017

    Mr. Prime Minister just a few thoughts on your announcement. It is very important that patient and doctor communicate without any barrier especially language. Can you imagine you are very sick at the hospital and here comes a chinese doc trying to explain your medical condition to you and you do not have a clue what he is trying to say. My a couple years ago my friend baby died at the hospital, because when the baby got distressed the nurses called the chinese doc who was on call and all he kept say is no understand and in the end the child dies. Think about that.

    • January 24, 2017

      You are assuming that these doctors will not beable to speak or understand English. However I am hoping that the govt will have learnt from previous experience and ensure that the doctors can communicate in English.

    • Delicesinus
      January 24, 2017

      That”s why there are interpreters. So hopefully there will be someone or some Drs that are bilingual that will help to make things easier.

  16. FORKIT
    January 24, 2017

    i wonder if dominicans read international news, chinese doctors… allu will feel. i hope allu internal body parts will not be sent out in diplomatic pouches.

  17. ABI
    January 24, 2017

    Well Well to all my fellow Dominicans your Mr. PM never cease to to surprise. what ever happened to the Doctors who spent so many years in Cuba and else where and came home in the hopes of getting a job. Mr. PM right now you are over doing on this Chinese crap. Dominicans open your eyes and find someone else to run this country, the only person benefiting from any of these Chinese is the PM and his wife and you all there praising him while you all seeing misery

    • January 24, 2017

      Have you studied medicine? Have you sponsored any of your children to go and study medicine, so they can serve this country? Many of the Dominicans who studied medicine in Cuba have moved to greener pastures in the USA, that is what is happening. So let us thank China and Cuba for helping. If British, American, or Canadian doctors were coming I guess you would have no problem, but guess what they ain’t coming. You see these countries are busy recruiting or doctors and nurses after we train them.

      • Ems_Burq
        January 24, 2017

        Not all of us that have been trained in Cuba for 7 years leaves for “greener pastures”, as you put it. There are many of us who wait, who have had to wait 2 years after training to get a job here! So don’t blame this B.S. on us. .. and you may ask, “why wait so long? ..2 years?”.. we wait because we want to serve our people. That’s solidarity.

  18. TS Erika
    January 24, 2017

    why is the PM looking so bloated……………………….???????????????????

    • Me
      January 25, 2017

      He probably has a lot of wind, hot & cold air??

  19. Tj
    January 24, 2017

    I know one Cuban educated Dr. And let me be pregidice here, she is my niece she had to go to St. Lucia to get a job, the excuse was too many Dominican Docters? Mr. Prime Mimister is all right to make room for the Chinese?

  20. Youngster
    January 24, 2017

    So whats wrong with our Dominican doctors Mr Skerite? Why are you importing Chinese people to come take away our jobs? How are you going to improve the economy by giving chinese the jobs? Mr skerite is destroying the economy.. This man does nothing to improve the welfare of the people of this country. How can mr skerite expect to improve the economy when the man does not care about human development and getting the people out of poverty. This man has failed miserably.. 20 years in government and this man does not even know that in order for the economy to thrive the country must be productive; there must be and adoption of technology, a stable macro economic environment that will generate freedom, economic activity and so on… this man has subjugated the people of Dominica in a brutal an non democratic fashion. Dominicans especially the young people get skerite and his men out of there before its too late

    • anonymous2
      January 25, 2017

      Because the island was sold to the Chinese.

  21. ATKINSON
    January 24, 2017

    Nice :mrgreen: I would love to see the day when the “Supremo” allow the chinese doctors to examine his children or him. Or if he has another child, to let them deliver the baby at PMH. We get the “Dragon” doctors while his family goes to the top hospitals and doctors in America. So that what the “Next Level” looks like :mrgreen:

  22. Cool
    January 24, 2017

    Doctors with no equipment

  23. anonymous2
    January 24, 2017

    Spoken like a true dictator. He already sold out DA to the Chinese and they will gradually be moving in and taking over. Before long the Chinese will outnumber the native Dominicans. It is already too late…….as the song goes.

  24. ye yep
    January 24, 2017

    I blame Labourites for all of this nonsense in our country. LABOURITES!

  25. January 24, 2017

    I’m happy for PMH to add competent physicians from abroad. It’s for the good of the nation and those who visit, and after all we have two medical schools that train mostly foreigners, mostly for service abroad.

    But in the meantime, it would also be manifestly for the good of the nation for Dr Sam Christian to have privileges at PMH. That would be an encouraging demonstration of placing people before politics.

    • forreal
      January 24, 2017

      does it not might just occur to you that sam christian really does not want to work with present administration because of his close relation with linton,i might be wrong but knowing linton and christian and these guys growing up,and not just growing up they were shaped by a certain class in dominica at that time,the upper class of the goodwill area,and don’t think i do not no what i am talking about,i am born and bread roseaunian,i have known these guys growing up,i can tell you for a fact,that linton was given a teaching job at the roseau boys school as known back then,and his having that job was because of his father,who was one time principle at the goodwill junior high school,one could not have been thrown out of school to become a teacher,unless we are admitting that dominica had been corrupted for a very long time but is accusing dominica and dominicans of being corrupted after being a beneficiary of that same corruption,anyway this is a bygone,

      • forreal
        January 24, 2017

        but you know,you guys need to take sam christian to task,ask him for an honest open letter in addressing this matter,because everytime an issue comes up with these guys,i go deep because their is a pattern their

      • Me
        January 24, 2017

        If you learn to spell and write like Sam & Lennox you may go a long way too. it is never too late.

  26. Momo
    January 24, 2017

    Yah to come and experiment on Dominicans. I doe letting them touch me at all. Where all them Dominicans that go and get their doctorate in Cuba?

  27. tumble
    January 23, 2017

    How much Dominicans doctors you and you gang allow to slip out of the country now you bringing chinese doctors. hope each of them have a translator or you bringing them to cater for you new chinese citizens? With you any crazy idea will happen?

  28. tumble
    January 23, 2017

    Oh Pm you calling it West coast road now, I thought that you had named it EO Leblanc Highway!

  29. free
    January 23, 2017

    I Believe there are very good Chinese doctors but I DO HOPE THAT ALL OF THEM CAN SPEAK FLUENT ENGLISH. WE DO NOT NEED ANY MORE MISHAPS.

    DA SUFFERING TOO MUCH ALREADY

    • Me
      January 24, 2017

      And if things go wrong, whom are you going to sue? What I want to know is if these Chinese doctors will be on the govenment payroll or the remuneration is part of China’s “gift” to us.

    • anonymous2
      January 25, 2017

      Typically, Chinese doctors do not speak good English. How many Chinese on the island are really fluent in English? For that matter, how many Dominicans speak correct English?

  30. freegid tree
    January 23, 2017

    To AM Scare-it, a doctor is a doctor! Some physical therapists may come pretending to be Duck-toes.

  31. Doc. Love
    January 23, 2017

    It is unfortunate, Doc. Sam Christian who is a Dominican and a qualified surgeon, has to be shelved for Chinese Doctors. I hope Skeritt and his government ministers, will in the future, allow the Chinese doctors, they have so confidence in, take care of their medical care and stop travelling to the United States or Cuba. I wonder what Regie and Savarin have to say about that decision.

    • anonymous2
      January 25, 2017

      They won’t stop traveling for their medical care. Wait and see.

  32. Pit toilet cabinet
    January 23, 2017

    I guess their coming will cause less people to die right?

  33. dominica for alah wii
    January 23, 2017

    lol chinese doctors first, chinese police next, then a few chinese ministers, then a chinese PM… then Dominicans wake up and smell the coffee and realise that all the while they were supporting everything this man does, the country was slowly being handed over to those who bought it :)

    • J....
      January 24, 2017

      You forgot teachers. They will come to.

    • Malgraysa
      January 24, 2017

      This is not as far fetched as you may think. Anyone with a Dominican citizenship can stand for parliament, and eventually become Prime Minister provided they do not hold a citizenship from a second country that is not a member of the British Commonwealth and can communicate in English – they do not have to be able to write it. Think about this.

    • Jon Jones
      January 25, 2017

      The reality is that the Chinese who built the hospital have decided they want their people to work in it and there is very little their boy Skerritt can do other than what he is told.
      Why else would a Dominican (who professes a love for his people) expose them to the uncertainty of communication difficulties, probable second rate medical care, potential fake medicine and Lord knows what ever else his Chinese paymasters choose to test on their new lab rats (aka ordinary Dominicans).
      Skerritt and his cronies will still fly abroad for anything but the most basic medical care while the population will be in the hands of some experimental Chinese scientists.

  34. January 23, 2017

    So what’s going to happen to the many young people who studied mediciine in Cuba

  35. Massacre
    January 23, 2017

    Did Skerro get approval from cabinet before he invited those Chinese doctors here?
    If not I hope a DLP cabinet member will take a stand against Skerro and his and his band wagon. This is nonsense now what this guy is doing.
    We do not want any Chinese doctors in Dominica.

  36. Locs Girl
    January 23, 2017

    Chinese doctors are coming is all well and good, but will they be at the morgue a/k/a PMH? Fix some issues in that place before!!!

  37. Dominique
    January 23, 2017

    Ebeh Nous Fini Bat en Dominique, CHINESE DOCTORS!!

    • Anonymous
      January 24, 2017

      We can not stop it. At least I hope we will finally get a decent Chinese restaurant when they come here.

  38. Helas!
    January 23, 2017

    Mr. pm what about our young people who went to study medicine and still cannot find work?

    please answer that question!!

    why can’t they be paid with NEP money too

    why is a certain doctor workers being paid with the nep.

    our children are our roots, i do not care about your chinese pals,

  39. enough is enough
    January 23, 2017

    hey hey >>> Mr Pm ?? where is your Versace Shirt ? you are wearing Chinese clothes now ?
    of course we need Chinese doctor … you know why ?? because local doctor don’t want to go to work at PMH !!

    • The Truth Be Told (Original)
      January 23, 2017

      I did not even notice his outfit. How many did? Some of you love to scrutinize everything. People wear what style they feel like. The PM is no exception. Did you consider it may have been a gift?
      It is your mentality to assume that the local doctors do not want to work at PMH. How silly of you. If you feel that way, put it down to incompetence.
      It is additional money for them so it would not be smart of them not to want to work at PMH. Anyway, your comment is nonsense. They are your thoughts only and do not represent that of others I hope.

      • Not a herd follower
        January 24, 2017

        To: The Truth Be Told (Original): So, why is Dr Sam Christian not allowed to practice at the PMH in his own country?

      • enought is enough
        January 24, 2017

        thanks for your comment, it is always good to exchange point of view. so my turn !! did you ask yourself why local doctor will prefer not to work at PMH? are they well paid ? are they respected ? are they victimize if in case they open their mouth regarding the poor state of the Hospital? lack of basic medicine ?

    • Tjebe fort
      January 24, 2017

      Yes Sir, now your dressing up according to the occasion, to impress whom? We don’t judge a book by its cover comrade.

  40. Roosevelt, you are always talking some crap; the term compliment can be defined as “to be courteous.” It is also defined as “an expression of esteem, respect, affection, or admiration, such as an admiring remark. Cane you confirm if that is what the Chines are coming to do?

    Since you are talking crap about Chines doctors; when they get there visit one of them and let them explain to you what is thyroepiglottic, pertaining to the thyroid, and epiglottis. In some cases the patient adds weight, or loose weight overnight. In a crisis, a sudden and dangerous increase of thyrotoxicosis; also called thyroid storm.

    The condition may occur in people with severe hyperthyroidism, in the immediate postoperative period following thyroidectomy, it is a serious event that can be fatal if not brought under control. In thyroid crisis, all of the body processes are accelerated to dangerously high levels. One pulse rate may rise to 200 beats per minute, and there is concurrent rise in the…

    • Finally:

      One pulse rate may rise to 200 beats per minute, and there is concurrent rise in the respiratory rate.

      The temperature control center loses control, bringing about rapid, and steady increase in body temperature.

      I doh diagnosed anybody eh! Just an observation! Lupus can cause one to gain weight today, and by tomorrow they can lose it also, nevertheless, the weight can last for months. Whenever I see a fat obese looking face, my mind wanders and I become curious!

      No name no diagnostics; no law suit can take place neither on DNO or this kid here! Now I see you dress in your Indian doctor attire, maybe you are in the process of going to your office to practice medicine; we doh want any sort of malpractice from you eh. Cause we doh want de Indian university take back dem medical degree from you eh!

      Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahah!

      • January 25, 2017

        Who is the “we” that you are referring to? It is most certainly not me!

        And if you think that I don’t know you are the one giving me the “thumbs down ratings” you are yet a greater idiot than I thought you were.

        Compliment and Complement is two different words with different meaning altogether–the English Dictionary says, so get lost with your mumble/jumble of years here. The term that PM Skerrit used to emphasize his statement is the right term complement, from the word complete.

        So then the medical service at the hospital will be complemented with the addition of the Chinese doctors.

        Your stupidity in all of this is that you used the wrong word, compliment to try to say that the PM was wrong–that is the stink which I pointed out to you; you spew it out from all parts of your body all the time–so just accept that you stunk again, and shut the hell up, will you!

    • January 23, 2017

      (1) “the term compliment (C O M P L I M E N T) can be defined as “to be courteous.” It is also defined as “an expression of esteem, respect, affection, or admiration, such as an admiring remark. Cane you confirm if that is what the Chines are coming to do? —-Telemaque

      (1) Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit has announced that his government will soon welcome a team of Chinese medical Doctors to complement (C O M P L E M E N T) the medical services here on the island. News Article

      Telemaque read back what you wrote and what is written in the News Article , then you decide who is the scapegoat here!

      The term “complement” means to bring something to “equilibrium” or “stability. (to make the situation more complete). In this term PM Skerrit is referring to the “medical service” in Dominica

      Stop showing people that you are the GREAT FOOL of all fools; we all know that. Every time you try to prove yourself smart, you just reveal more stupidity!

      • “a team of Chinese medical Doctors to complement the medical services here on the island.”(Roosevelt Skerrit).

        Elizabeth, your only purpose in this life which is near end, seems to be a defender of that Roosevelt Skerrit. I know both of you are the two smartest people alive. You taught school at the age of twelve years old, and he graduated university in Louisiana, as an English Major, but was given a degree in psychology. Then he went on to India where they crown him doctor. Well, I have not accomplished as much as you two have; nevertheless, if is one thing I learnt to do is to read and understand read!

        So, you can write your stupid life away in all block letters talking fart, you cannot change Skerrit words in the quote, you are an idiot to try to contradict the definition of the word “complement” so just shut your mouth!

      • ” Chinese medical doctors to complement”

        Okay Elizabeth, we can play games as long as we wish with the English Language: But be informed whereas there are two words “complement” and “compliment” actually meaning the same thing I don’t see how I have made myself a fool. Note: madam teacher; the word was first used in the year 1602, meaning: to exchange formal courtesies hence we get the term “complementary” from where came the term “compliment.”

        Now let me crush you like a ripe breadfruit: in the English language we find the word “complemental” the adjective first used in 1597 which relates to or being complement and 2 obs: ceremonious complimentary. Note in complimentary ; there is an “i”. I can mess you up so bad you will not even know what I am talking about. In upper level math; when we use the term complement we are indicating one of two mutually completing parts. Example: the angle, or arc that when added to a given angle or arc equals such as a right angle…

      • Finally:

        Example: the angle, or arc that when added to a given angle or arc equals such as a right angle in measure. And I will leave it at that, except to say Skerrit simple used the word in the wrong context.

        So shut up!

    • January 23, 2017

      Also none of the terms which used above to define “compliment” comes directly to its meaning–so you are the one who is always talking crap–the stink from that bald head of yours–you just don’t know it, regardless of the thousands of time we have pointed it out to you.

      (1) courteous means well-mannered, or polite
      (2) respect, yes it means admiration, or reverence to another, but not directly a compliment
      (3) affection to someone and a compliment to the same person is a completely difference reaction

      A compliment is not an action (a verb) it is spoken words of “commendation” Like saying to a singer “You have a beautiful voice” or to a dancer “You dance beautifully” etcetera

      I am quite sure the college and university education you claim to have, you attained them from the college of “Brer Anancy” and the university “Brer Rabit” No wonder you will not mention their names.

    • anonymous2
      January 24, 2017

      Wake up!

    • January 25, 2017

      I did not change the PM’s word, you did, you stupid idiot

      PM Skerrit us the complement, once again I am typing it in upper case to spell it out for you, here it is
      (C O M P L E M E N T) which is the right word of the subject at hand.

      You stupidly, like the GREAT FOOL, that you will always be, use the word compliment, once again I am typing it to spell it out for you, here it is (C O M P L I M E N T) to write your stink against the PM Words.

      But you fail to see my correction, because of your lack of reading comprehension, and wndering in Life without understanding, you need to stop showing the world what an idiot you are–the already knows enough of this about you.

      Also you are the one walking this world with a heart that stops working whenever it decides to do so, I have Everlasting Life. So worry about your self, not me.

  41. Rich
    January 23, 2017

    What about Dominican doctors who are not given privileges the hospital because they oppose you and your government Mr. Skerrit? Yes the Chinese docs are coming- I hope they can speak England Mr. Pm.

    What a shame. You are not my leader for sure. What kind of leader are you?

  42. papa
    January 23, 2017

    Enbie Dominicans open all u eyes next election

  43. Kincaid Mawish
    January 23, 2017

    How many doctors will be coming? Will they be able to speak English? Will they have guns?

    I know, I know… .just asking!

    • My 2 cents
      January 23, 2017

      Like the guns Dominicans have all over the world in places like Guadeloupe etc committing crimes

      • Tjebe fort
        January 24, 2017

        Speak about yourself my boy.

    • The Truth Be Told (Original)
      January 23, 2017

      Good question about speaking English.
      I doubt the Government of China would send its doctors to D/ca if they cannot speak English. Where nationals’ health is especially concerned, they must be able to speak English; not only comprehend it.
      Chinese doctors are educated. They are respectful and have more class and dignity than some people. You can bet they heard of what is occurring in D/ca.
      If they have guns it will be for their protection. They will have a right to carry one and/or keep one where they reside. How many D/cans of a certain stature have guns and no one knows about it? I expect it will be the same with the Chinese doctors, if they have one. They will not be advertising it for all D/cans to know.
      You will not hear of/see them going about stealing, holding up nationals, shooting them, injuring them and killing them, as some wicked D/cans do.
      If they have one, you must give them credit for keeping it quiet and private as if they do not have one.

  44. Dr. Master of Deception
    January 23, 2017

    Well, well, well!

    So instead of fixing PMH, Mister is getting the Chinese to send us doctors. Will they be bringing their medicine and petrocasa hospitals with them? Will they be able to speakada Enguish?

    So when Mister and his friends are sick, they to aboard, When we are sick we get Chinese doctors who don’t speak English whose qualifications we cannot check and who do not have a hospital to treat us in???

    • My 2 cents
      January 23, 2017

      You sound like a real illiterate

      • Tjebe fort
        January 24, 2017

        Farthing, it takes one to know one.

    • The Truth Be Told (Original)
      January 23, 2017

      Some people do not utilize the little common sense they are endowed with.
      Have you forgotten that the new hospital is being constructed? When it is complete they will already have been in D/ca, if they arrive prior to its completion.
      Did you ever hear/read that, generally Chinese people live longer? They must have good doctors. Have you ever seen an obese Chinese? All of them I know are slim.
      In addition, the Chinese eat a lot of vegetables. You should adopt their eating habits. You may not get sick, at least, not for a while and will live long.
      We cannot solely depend on doctors and to cure us. We must take charge of our health and observe nutritious, health habits.

      • Jon Jones
        January 25, 2017

        A refurbishment of the old PMH does not constitute a new hospital so please stop this pretence. If Skerritt calls a cloud in the sky a car, will you be doing the same? Think for yourself and see what is in front of your eyes

  45. Da
    January 23, 2017

    OH Boy! More headaches. Has the DLP carried out any studies on countries where the Chinese have worked? From my own research they have not done good in the places where they have practiced medicine.
    Dominicans don\’t sell yourself short by accepting everything this Skerro offers you. Soon there will be Chinese teachers and Policemen and in other civil service jobs.
    Dominicans I am calling on you all to pay attention because this man is slowly selling our country. Don\’t wait for when it is too late.

    • The Truth Be Told (Original)
      January 23, 2017

      What places? Do not expect them to perform miracles if you and others do not take care of your health.
      You do know the saying: “God help those who help themselves.” He expects us to take care of ourselves, the one body He gave us. If we don’t He will hold us accountable.

  46. Tjebe fort
    January 23, 2017

    Don’t tell me they are going to be accommodated in the Elmshall apartments. Part of the take-over by China. Trump is worried about them in the south China Sea. Boy, they are here already, Brithish commonwealth citizens, right here in the Caribbean with a Dominica passport, right on Uncle Sam’s doorstep.

    • indira Ghandi
      January 23, 2017

      All im saying is,i hope they can speak and understand english and i als hope that when Skerrit,his wife and his children get sick they will go to the Chinese doctors.
      more to come. BRAVO

      • The Truth Be Told (Original)
        January 24, 2017

        It is your personal business to go to whichever doctor you feel like and, if you wish to go abroad for treatment. Some D/cans have gone to other countries for treatment. Few are still alive.
        It is the PM’s prerogative to go abroad for treatment if he so wishes. The same for his wife.
        It really is no one’s business where he feels to go for treatment. You have that privilege. Accord him and his wife the same.
        Did you not hear/know that his wife resided in the US? I expect she is a US citizen and is entitled to US medical care.
        Did the PM not reside in the US as well?
        Some of you love to criticize without thinking. This is wickedness of the heart. God is taking note.

  47. Shaka Zulu
    January 23, 2017

    Dressed like Kim Jong un. You speak for yourself there fella. Your deal with China did not include conversation with Dominica through parliment. I would like to find out what happened to all the doctors we trained in Cuba over the past 30 yrs. After all this they still not good enough that we need Chinese doctors. Freaking leadership encourage inferiority complex among its people. Black man will forever remain slaves. Skerrit please vacate the government peacefully cause I am frankly tired of your antics.

    • The Truth Be Told (Original)
      January 23, 2017

      Do you have a thinking cap? Put it on! :lol: You must also be broadminded and confident.
      It goes without saying. Look at all the help China gives to Dominica. The new hospital is being built by the Republic of China. Even though D/cans did not give it a thought, you should not be surprised that D/ca will have Chinese doctors. These doctors are dedicated and reliable. You want to bet that they will not merely be working for money but in the interest of nationals’ health?
      The Chinese government will not send quack doctors to work in D/ca to play on/with nationals’ health..
      Keep in mind, they are Chinese and will report to the Chinese government. They will always do their utmost.
      These thoughts came to my mind. Do you think the D/can doctors remember everything to a T that they learned in medical school? They may consult their books/notes even prior to treating their patients and performing an operation.
      Let’s hear from the local doctors. :lol:

      • Shaka Zulu
        January 24, 2017

        Here you go with that inferiority complex. You just adding to my point on how you and your leadership view its people. Incapable and file minded. A reflection of yourself perhaps?

      • The Truth Be Told (Original)
        January 24, 2017

        Shaka Zulu:
        Typical. You and those who support you and vice versa are biased/unfair You can state just what you feel like about your PM and I cannot state what I want? I do not oppose you. You do likewise. Live by the Golden Rule. Treat others as you expect them to treat you. OK!!! Be fair!!!

  48. Anthony P. Ismael
    January 23, 2017

    I guess it wasn’t enough to announce the pending arrival of Chinese doctor’s to Dominica. He had to dress like one to drive home the point.
    After all, we know that those blind Red supporters love fancy pictures. Pictures about the new Roseau with covered drains and hotels that can never finish always lead to excitement amongst the Red crowd. :-P :-P :-P :-P :-P :-P :-P :-P

    • The Truth Be Told (Original)
      January 23, 2017

      Anthony, he looks good in it. :lol: :lol: :lol:
      Is the color blue? It is not red.
      Some of you are concrete critics. Why do you not help the government to complete whatever needs completing in D/ca?

  49. DA Citizen
    January 23, 2017

    Why is the PM dressed like Kim Jong Un? Lol. And why are there never any details when they make these announcements? How many doctors? When will they be arriving? What medical specialties will they have experience in? Which part(s) of the island will they operate from? How long will they be on island? Or are the authors of these articles the ones who leave out the details? Educate people, give them information! Geez.

  50. Upste
    January 23, 2017

    Don’t understand. You all sent a number of students to study in Cuba and upon return they can receive jobs. Many have left and the few remain cannot get jobs, now you announcing that chinese talkers are coming. Help me understand

    • The Truth Be Told (Original)
      January 23, 2017

      They should have remained longer in Dominica, their homeland. Look at it this way. They abandoned Dominica. Therefore, cease your critics and think.

  51. Thomian
    January 23, 2017

    Chinese Dr’s? Dominicans please be careful……

    • The Truth Be Told (Original)
      January 23, 2017

      I would be more concerned about you than the Chinese doctors.

    • Tjebe fort
      January 24, 2017

      Well, it could be worse my friend, imagine a hon. Dr. from Punjab operating on you and you may get stitched up for real.

  52. Vaffanculo_PM
    January 23, 2017

    Why don’t u fire tonge and put a chinese tourism minister cause you have a policy of Chinese better than Dominicans?

    • The Truth Be Told (Original)
      January 23, 2017

      I do believe that what you stated is an injustice against the PM and Minister Tonge.
      Tell your young D/can students to be diligent in their studies, to graduate and remain in their country.
      Tell them to take an interest in their homeland that when they graduate they will obtain employment and help build the economy and enhance Dominica.

      • Jon Jones
        January 25, 2017

        How much is Skerro paying you? I bet he and Astaphan dont buy much toilet paper nowadays with you around

      • The Truth Be Told (Original)
        January 26, 2017

        Jon Jones, sarcasm, crude, rudeness and disrespectfulness will get you nowhere. I always say those who are not kind in also words are heaping hot burning coals on their heads.
        Some of you do not like to hear the truth. I speak/write the truth. I will not join you UWP’ers in your criticisms and negative mentality.
        Life is too precious and life is worth living in peace. I wish you these godly virtues.
        What you sow you reap. What goes around comes around two-fold. It is better to do/say good than evil. Keep that in mind.

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