The government on Monday afternoon broke its silence concerning Jamaican dancehall artiste, Tommy Lee Sparta, and the denial of entry into Dominica.
Since the artiste was denied entry and arrested on Sunday afternoon many Dominicans had been left to wonder what was the real reason for such actions.
In a brief statement on Monday afternoon, the ministry of national security said this was done because of security concerns.
“Pursuant to advice received, government had concerns for public safety,” the statement said. “The decision to deny entry was intended as a preemptive action and also to provide an opportunity to exhaust all efforts to clarify information received.”
The artiste, whose real name is Leroy Russel, was stopped at the Melville Hall Airport on Sunday afternoon.
He was set to perform at a concert in Portsmouth on Sunday night.
He was subsequently arrested and taken to the Marigot Police Station.
On Monday, at around 1:30 pm, he was taken to the Marigot Hospital suffering from blood clots and spasms to his legs.
Main organizer of the concert, Cabral Douglas, told DNO on Monday afternoon that Tommy Lee will be deported from Dominica at around 6:30 pm on a LIAT flight.
The flight will take him to Barbados, then to Trinidad and onwards to Jamaica.
He described the entire matter as “disturbing to all civilized people.”
all u ppl c d man washiping devil
Did our people really restricted this man entry because he worships the devil? If so, then this is ridiculous, childish,and very STUPID. I’ve notice from our own people, it’s a “let me do and you cannot do”. So many of our people worship the devil. From cult days, when students were afraid to walk the streets after 6pm. PLEASE! GROW UP!!!….I hope when som of our people are deported from OTHER COUNTRIES, they handle it this way,and make sure it is posted. Let this guy do his concert. He wouldn’t influence the youth anymore than he already has since you cannot control what they watch and listen. If their parents allow them LET IT BE. Shoot!!!! What are you all going to turn into NORTH KOREA SOON??? HYPOCRITES!!!!!!
You are right.
Like another past Jamaican artist sang… “emancipate yourselves from mental slavery, only ourselves can free our minds…” I’m not comparing the two, it just reminded me. Religion used as chains for the brain, -again. That shouldn’t happen anymore.
Why did he have bloodclots and spasms anyway?
SmH..another Fool..Would u let a demon worshipper in your house to eat with your children? And if you donot, should i call you a hypocrite..We cannot neva control this kinds of things be we can only hope to contain them..and if he wasn’t allow to have his concert where he dresses like satan and say he fighting to build for the devil so be it..U really expect a church to hear about lyrics like :
Everybody get scared when mi rise from di dead
Kill we no more an kill family first
Mi evil so till Satan seh fi build
You run to di pastor mi shoot up di church
From mi likkle an a grow mi friend dem seh mi curse
Over border line mi a step to di crime
Cyan find mi soul good luck wid di search
Things get bad den bad den worst.
If a church say no..i see no hypocrite ting..if a country say no..i see no evil in tht..if u want to worship satan u already an enemy of the state.
I am sooo ashamed . . . now with another blunder by our government . .we are left with the stick to hold.
if u watch his both hands signal at the airport thats showing mark of the beast the 3 sixes ppl watch it good
if u watch his left both hands signal at the airport thats showing mark of the beast the 3 sixes ppl watch it goog
U can’t blame the pm for that cuz he does not have a mind of his own ,he is like an electronic device controlled by a remote.
Get my drift?
tommy lee mash tan, if u know what good for u with the matter bing disturbing chooooooo u coulda come and have ur show who would go go and who would stay home stay home les mizaywab here wanna be behind u backing u and ur own fellow jamaicans well happy u were denied entry u see our ppl of this land? u all will never learn
Some people are failing to realize that the main issue here is the way in which another human being was treated. No justifiable reason for this detention and deportation. The situation could have been handled differently. Point Blank Period
U too sot! the man land, they tell him go back on his plane, his first mistake, he refused… so they arrested him, obviously the intention was not to arrest him, their were no facilities to house him so he spent the night in lovely Marigot, he visited the police station, then the hospital and then airport… simple. what’s your problem?
The Authority had the right to deport him. If he was given the all clear they would see Dominica as usual a small country that’s not able to to nothing to this country people.
I am extremely proud of Nasio Fountaine and his achievement and I am absolutely certain that we all would be extremely upset if it our beloved Nassio Fountaine who had been treated the way Tommy Lee was treated.
Can we imagine another Caribbean government deporting Nassio because they are concerned about security simply because Nassio sings – RISE UP PEOPLE RISE UP DONT LET THEM FOOL YOU NO MORE” or ” GOVERNMENT ARMED AND DANGEROUS”
I said that we have open up a can of worms and in fact we’ve encroached on human right violation and I must add that the UN takes this seriously. It was only recently that St Lucia had been subjected to some sanctions because of police brutality and human right violations in St Lucia.
There is also the tale of betrayal – betrayal of the Portsmouth people by an administration that refuse to take into consideration the economic benefit and survival of the people of Portsmouth . In addition there is the sad betrayal of the Douglas family by another Douglas family member who sat in on a cabinet decision and did not even have the balls to apprise the family of the cabinet decision to kaiybwosh the Tommy Lee show.
Now does it make sense that insiders of Labor government were claiming that the promoters knew before hand that Tommy Lee would have been denied entry. Could it be that the cabal was expecting that Ian would honor his obligation to his family and constituency and inform them of the cabinet’s decision?
What really eating out my inside is these hypocrite pedophile, bisexual, gays you have in these churches pretending to be christian like and the are more dark than anybody else, it did not surprise me that government make this move, the public safety was never compromised people, don’t let them fool you, if it was not that close to election they would never make that move, its just another stint of trying to win support from the so called hypocrite christian community they have in Dominica, i am not a fan of that Tommy guy, i don’t even go to those shows, but this government and these so called Christians sicken me man.
i understand the Security concerns but u could have ask him not to perform and call off the show ,did not see the reason for locking him up ,am not a fan of tommy lee just did not see the reason for locking him up
we dont need this guy in dominica,do our entertainers go to jamaica,to hell with this guy,great move by the government,stay in jamaica with your violence,great move by the government.
C is the fact from the time I was a little boy , anything to happen in possie’ . They don’t like !
Campbell, Curtis (11 Sep 2012). “Bounty lashes out at Tommy Lee – Others also voice concern about demonic songs”. Jamaica Star. Retrieved 9 Feb 2013.
I think the people to be blame for this guy entering Dominica only to be denied entry should be on his promoters. They knew the controversy surrounding sparta doing a show and he was still asked to come! I am not a supporter of the artiste and care less about his music, and would not have his music played in my home. My children have enough sense to realize that his music is satanic, demonic however you want to call it, but a country has a right to refuse entry to any individual if they chose too. And let’s not make this about a hate thing against Jamaican because it is not…and it isn’t a hate against tommy lee ‘sparta’ it’s against the lyrics in his song< the message that he is bringing out that a few people and the religious council decide to protest against him having a show in Dominica based on that. Jamaican artists preform every year in Dominica's World Creole festivals and there isn't a problem. We can agree to disagree and in the same way the religious council let their voice be heard against this guy in protest, then people could have also set a protest for him to perform his show….it's a for and against…we cannot all want the same things and there is rights and wrongs in everything.
DON would you please run an opinion poll on the matter.
One thing i know it can be personal in the name of our jobs WHAT WE REAP WE WILL SOW and the policemen that did that despicable inhumane act will surly reap it’s reward, i was one speaking against the show but we can do better than that as a people the way he was treated was not called for, we could boycott the show, what if one of our groups go abroad to perform and they do not like their music would we like to hear that they were treated in such disgusting way? Police officers you all are making children be careful the sins of the father have reach, WHEN YOU LIVE IN GLASS HOUSE DO NOT THROW STONES disguise in the name of jobs…SHAME ON YOU OFFICERS i just cannot stress it enough.
So really our PM has no voice in decision making! !!! All decisions are made by different people all around de counrty. Shapplis made dis decision, tony, simeon, lawrence and all de others makes other decions as well. We need a prime minister pls pls nt a football.
Maybe Roosevelt want to show he in charge and not Cabral? The Douglas dynasty in Portsmouth broken?
All I will say is that this affair was bungled by our authorities and leaves everyone in a bad light, government, police, immigration, our churches and above all DOMINICA! This could and should have been handled professionally.
Feb 21, 2013: Tommy Lee was interviewed and denied Canadian visa at the Canadian High Commission in Kingston, Jamaica, just days before being scheduled to headline a three-show tour in Montreal, Toronto and Niagara Falls
Mar 23, 2013: Tommy Lee show in Trinidad reportedly flops as nine people show up to concert.
Aug 29, 2013: Tommy Lee Sparta was detained in Costa Rica.
Tommy Lee Sparta himself stated in an interview “Na really Costa Rica I ha problem you know, ina Jamaica me a get de fight from you know, an me know who a do it ya seen, me na know wa reason ya seen, but betta dem who know wa reason ya seen, cause dem mash up me life”. He claims that it was only after the Costa Rican Immigration Officers scanned his passport they had to deny him entry as a result of what the scan revealed.
We The Authorities are requesting everyone to stay calm and await further development on the matter.
This is absolute rubbish. The christian council, etc. cannot have that much sway on our government. This is the situation Bahamas is in and we cannot allow our christian groups to believe they hold such authority.
remember i still want to go jamaica to study…..and to learn to dance dancehallmusic
What a shame – I am disgusted by the fact that the government took a decision and didn’t even have the courtesy to consult with the promoters. I got it from credible source that this was a cabinet decision. Now one would wonder that if this is a cabinet decision then how does Ian Douglas sit there and not even demand that his family /the promoters be notified and that the people in Portsmouth who were awaiting the event in order to sell a few BBQ , peanuts , beers etc.
I cannot say that I hope the people of Portsmouth remember that cause the people of Portsmouth will vote the way they do for the last 55 years – sad but true. The incurable broom stick disease is well, alive and spreading in Portsmouth.
Do not allow casino gambling in Dominica, the people will loose their lands, they will become ignorant and dangerous. It is currently happening in other parts of the Caribbean, the people are loosing their homes and families due to lack of self control. Let Dominica be preserved as it is, it’s growth is that of intellect, chase the ignorance out of Dominica, not in. I have travelled the globe and can tell you, let CASINO’S into Dominica and Most of you shall reap hardache and pain, misery shall be your full cup to drink and joy will forget you in the morning. Eventually you will become a slave to someone else’s will and shall not be able to live a fruitful life. Come to St. Thomas Virgin Islands and witness for your selves the misery people sufferring here as a result of the ignorance brought upon the community by selfish, ignorant and neglectful leadership. A government that is raping it’s people and whose doors are gradually being diminished. You want to die, let the world into Dominica and you shall see it consumed before your eyes. The water springs you so love shall become piss holes, the rivers shall be filled with viruses, your livestocks will suffer and the natural beauty of the island shall Diminish. Ohhhh Adonai how I love to climb Morne Trois Pitons and Diablotin, how I love the Waitikubuli, and even Kubuli Beer, and Lubier Water spring, preserve that precious and blessed Islands, the last remaining landscape which is worth anything in this world. Don’t let Dominica become a barren and wasteful place like other Islands in the caribbean.
My blessings to the evangelist who stepped up to the plate to avoid a potential treat to the economy. The living word has power to conceive Death and Life. Glory be to the Most High Abba Adonai Elohim in the name of Yahoshua for putting it in the hearts of the Evangelist in Dominica for stepping up to defend even those whom cannot fathom in their minds the danger their lives were in. Dominica is a blessing to the Caribbean, Dominica shall be blessed among’st all our fellow islands. I stand strong as a big supporter of Dominica and Dominican’s abroad. This was not an act of ignorance nor neglect, it is a blessing to all Dominicans and an example to the world. Glory be to the Most High may he continue to fill up Dominica, for Dominica shall not lack. The integrity of the people increases everyday, the children are morally sound, I love Dominican’s for their potential of being the leading island a pearl to all throughout our communities. Great job Evangelist. The people will say all manner of things against you and what you have done, only because they themselves have lost the battle to fulfill their lust. You have defended your nation well. I am proud to have my children raised in Dominica, by Dominican’s. I am proud to have invested so much in your country, Glory be to the Most High this day, the Kingdom of Heaven is Rejoicing, Rejoice Dominica, Rejoice Dominica, Rejoice.
I pray that the Most High prepare Skerrit and his administration for the Battle at hand from the forces which shall try. They shall not succeed, this man is but a pebble in comparison to all that the Minister has had to face. I pray that the Ministry receives the support needed to advance to a successful stage. Should the Ministry need my own support, we are here and we shall fight to preserve Dominica and it’s people, the meek, the over-comers, the triumphant business owners, and even the ignorant minded who cannot understand the things of the Spirit. Receive your blessing Dominica, Receive your Blessing Dominican’s, stop complaining before you end up in the wilderness wondering how you got there. My soul, it rejoicing tonight, we shall support the Evangelist and the Government for standing up and taking part in this what is considered ignorant battle by most. Many shall be call, only few shall be chosen. Receive your reward, receive your reward Dominican’s, and rejoice.
Moi, I prefer a thousand Lee Spartas than a Roosevely Skerrit. With tommy lee you know what to expect, but with skerrit it’s undercover.
Does the public understand the meaning of Free Movement of Caricom nationals within Caricom and the rights which it affords these nationals of member states within Caricom? http://caricom.org/shanique-marie.jsp
this web link may clarify a few questions and concerns
i wonder why some dominica’s want tommy lee to come dominica for
its a free country,and he has not been convicted of any crime in Dominica.
is it not a member of caricom?
D same reason u want order artiste to come
same reason they want any other musical artiste to come. did you put thought into your post before typing it?
Security concerns? You mean the Christians had their guns ready to revolt?
About time Christians voices are being heard
Amen! There is an army of righteous ones rising up! Pay attention
2014 and dominica dont have a proper airport, 2014 dominica dont want casinos, 2014 dominica dont have a proper bayfront, 2014 dominica have high school and college students migrating every year, 2014 skerit want assiociate degree students from dominica state college to go and work clear harbour, 2014 dominica have persons 60+ working in a job, 2014 so called religious leaders have direct contact with head of government that can bend caricom rules, and do what they want….Domninica will always be behind until us change the small mindset and the negativity. !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Start with yourself
what you mean dominica have their student migrating, America, Canada and other countries have their children migrating so why can’t Dominica. I am a proud Dominican, and the things that goes on in this country am not always proud of but at the same time i am proud of my upbringing. Now this artiste have their nasty ways and coming to this country and fill our children head with filthy. Yes we are a God fearing people and will we not stand for the device of the enemy the devil infiltrating our island. The countries that have big minded people and send their people to kill innocent people for no reason. I am not small minded I am a child of a KING.
and you all want the so called religious leaders put you all in power lol what joke you are
Nah, It’s to late already. The damage has already been done. It just takes a little time for the severe effects to kick in.
Leave us with our whatever you call it mentality.. We will be just fine unlike other troubled Caribbean islands who are advance and crime is rampant
With that rubbish primitive mentality; we will be stuck in the 1950’s.. I love Dca; but na, mi ah stay NY. Ppl in Dca are too backward and afraid of any progress whatsoever. Can’t wait for the older heads to go take a damn seat; and make young ppl with energy and new ideas make a difference in the country. Alas, our parents generation(I’m late 20s)are just tooo small minded and myopic in there world views. They need to step aside for the new generation to propel our country forward. 2014; and mi still can’t come home direct flight from NY. Have to stop all over the damn cbean just to reach home. Y the Christian them don’t protest for an international airport; or some real development and employment? Instead, Tommy Lee dem ah pree(smh)!! SAD!!
it people like you that have the country backward …. allu have politics in every single thing allu doing !!
Skerritt, everybody know is Father Sharplis that advised you to do that nonsense with Tommy Lee…hope you ready for the international fall-out from this…smh.
The blind lead the blind they both will fall in the pit. That PM is a joke.that is a tatic to make the christians think he is on their side.
A big step towards communism.
You should never make such a statement that you know nothing about. Never accuse others of what they did not do. People as you do not ask questions you make innuendos and accusations. This is not a mark of a sensible person.
So is not 003 1/2 (BJ) then? Mister. losing influence then to his rival? Maybe he should buy himself a frock also?
stupzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
Ok… if is start we start. let us continue.. Lets send back or deny entry to those foreign refugees that are already in Dominica and are still coming in and practing their OBEAH in our country ! !
I’m not a fan of tommy lee or the devil but this is not the best thing to do….if you do not want tommy lee in the country because he is such a demon why not just send him back on his plane to go back where he come from why arrest him and go through so much….because ik if beyonce or some artist of tht sort come to have vacation in dominica yall would not send her back and have her sleeping on the floor….Skerrit getting votes but Dominica getting a bad name for stuff like that too smh
thats a very good point …….rihana and the rest
As far as I understood from a previous DNO post, Tommy Lee was advised that he should return to his plane and leave, he failed to comply and that is why he was arrested.
they did ask him to live on his jet when he did not live he was arrested
Wasn’t Tommy Lee asked to go back on his plane, but he refused to do so , and as a result was arrested?
He could have prevented that situation.
idiot he refused.
he was asked to go back on the plane…is he that refused and started cursing and getting on at the airport ..that’s y he was arrested
We got to preserve our Unspoilt reputation….kudos to the Government, our focus is nation building..90% of Jamaicans are in support of us not allowing him to perform…sue all u want, but our message is clear, come decent n positive or u won’t be allowed in!!!! Y Jamaica never send for KKK or WCK?!….get wise!
simply cause the not fans of boyon
We might not like his lyrics but we support the rule of law and the protection of ones human rights. When a government resorts to saying a visitor is a security risk and arresting that person and subjecting him to sleep on cold concrete, that is backwards and barbaric. Where is the evidence that this man was a security threat? This means that ANYONE could be arrested under those guidelines; scary, very scary.
seems you read a study. 90% of all jamaicans? do you know how many jamaicans are alive today? are are you just talking about the 8-9 jamaican people you know?
this is quite possibly one of the most ignorant statements ever made on DNO.
At this rate we should ban carnival, Kkk, and WCK. Because they promote devilish bevahiour with little girls shaking their boom boom in town and drinking run. Not to mention unprotected sex, teenage pregnancy and all that come wth the WCK, Kkk and carnival. So if the Christians wanna promote cleanliness and godliness; tell them protest against carnival. It’s no different from tommy lee; it’s not as violent, but they promote slackness. Next, ban all bomboclat movie pon tv. They promoting guns and violence.. Smfh!!! Dcans need to stop being so close minded dude
The man did not ask to come to Dominica to perform,they ask,infact they wantd to hear his music,and whats wrong with a mix culture,we listen and do so much crap behind curtains Christians or not..he is not to be blame for our dirty laundry we carry along our way.he is a performing Artist,singing ruthless songs,so what?you all have better to take care of,check under your bed…
unspoilt my backside. Dominica done spoil since they put labour party there.
This government continues to disrespect te peope of Portsmouth. Some of the peope were awaiting the opportunity to make a living. Now if this show was suppose to take pace at crazy T’s place I am sure that Sparta would not have been subjected to such humiliation. A few people may not admit that but let us not forget that the some Religous people complained about the casino gambling and guess what Crazy T still had his way. Those Religous leaders on the other hand made A little bit of noise and shut up – n writing of letter to PM , no demonstration.
Talk about justice in Dominica.
How can someone be denied entry and be deported. I thought one had to be in a country before one can be deported.
Duh! Since he refused to live he was in the country. Therefore he had to be deported.
Live ehhhhhh!!!????? Smfh
is that i checking there, that makes no sense, they make seem like the man did soo much of a high crime, thats to show you the level of knowledge that some dominican persons have…
Did you not read the article? You must be a fool who lacks comprehension of what you read. Are you blind? He was already in the country. He landed from the jet. He was asked to return to the jet and he refused. Therefore, he was arrested. How could all this happen if he was not landed in person?
Landed also means being a landed immigrant which has absolutely nothing to do with this case. Should you not know that? Utilize your common sense if you have any. It appears you do not have one.
any country you visit and they ask you to live and you don’t you will be deported this happen to me in canada but thank god I run to my car and drive off to the usa
You do not have to be in a country to be deported. Oncee there is ground for it it can be done.
Uwp supporters have been calling for a long time for the church and religious leaders in the country to speak out and take a stand against what they viewed as immorality, corruption and injustice in Dominica. Calypsoes were composed complaining about the silence of the church. I guess the church finally took their advice so the government had to take action to try to diffuse a potentially explosive situation. Now it seems that their actions have left us with a problem.
This is the reason why church and state do not mix in The USA. Dominica should take that as a lesson and should never try to mix church and state. I hope we learn something from this experience and never allow this to take place again.
UWP’s motives are not that of God, of the Church. They know the UWP tricks which are not sincere and who they are directed at.
The Church has absolutely nothing to do with it. It is not their position to interfere in such that they know nothing about and cannot prove. They are the Church; not investigators.
You live a godly life and never deceive anyone or lie to them which I hope you have never done, for all your words.
Leave Church and State out of it for you know nothing about that except to quote them, giving the wrong impression to gullible readers.
There is a reason dating back to some years ago why Church and State are separated in the US. Read relevant information and listen to genuine religious programs. You will learn much about that.
who say this don’t happen in the usa church run things in the usa you are so wrong
Utter Rubbish
America tried separating state and church … have you taken a good look at what America has become? Talk your foolishness about separating your beliefs from your policies; let it be known that this land will always be led by men and women who give an ear to the people of God. Scream all you want!
i just glad he didnt peform en dno i love d:a bigtym no is no mi seh
Go back to school and learn to speak properly my child.
karla you are dumb. how would this man damage or affect dominica? and dont say the youth because the yout should be in their bed sleeping or getting ready for school in the morning. dont say the musical content because people here listen to his music everyday. dont say we would posess peole because that would be a perfect opportunity for thr church people to do exorcisms and cast out demons. what is the concern for national security?
Me self waiting to hear what will happen to the people of Russia as a result of Tommy Lee’s performance.
I wanda if he was singing in Russian when he was there…he did not perform in rusiia he went there but wasn’t performing there…Russian speaks Russian make it worse is not even English de man speaking is a kind of ting…lol
So when people like Elton John perform in Russia they sing in Russian? Enough Russians understand English but that is not why they go to such concerts. It’s the music they want to hear. You think everybody in the world can understand KKK or WCK? Grow up man else you will only be $00.02 for ever.
Yo faire bien
Better to lose face from the tommy lee saga than lose the elections for lack support from the church this elections is a must win no matter consequences
LEts see if you still be laughing when your tax payer money gone into Tommy Lee Pocket after the law suits. #STUPID people
really? You people threat over such insignificant things…….. stupzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
They gained alot of chuch votes. but lost alot of votes outside the church also. they lose Portsmouth.
Well done to the Heads of Dominica for showing some backbone. The practise and beliefs of the majority must come first. We have to protect our identity and values. For those people who think differently, where would you be without your values… do you not stand up for what you believe? For example, many ignorant Labour supporters would never invite a Workers into their house – bad example as it opens another can of worms, but it helps most to understand why as a sovereign state Dominica has to protect itself from influences deemed to be extreme and perilous.
Agreed. I support the Government’s move totally.
I guess Tommy Lee support this move and will be laughing all the way to the bank. The government broke the law and was reported to the United Nations. The lawyer also filed a suit in Caribbean Court of Justice.
Do you not think that the government cannot defend itself? The evidence is clear.
How sad that your majority argument is exactly the argument slaveholders would make when faced with abolitionists, when being anti-slavery was the minority. This “we are the majority so we are right” nonsense is despicable.
its not the majority. one set of people complained. the rest of the people were not consulted. its like i complain about you and police just arrest you without even hearing your side or consulting with you. you are not the majority.
What a government of ‘Boys with toys!’ Is that how they operate? No one felt responsible enough to call a press conference to clear the air? Since I did not see the signature of anyone on the statement are we to conclude that it was anonymous? Who is going to buy this foolish excuse? “Pursuant to advice received, government had concerns for public safety,” the statement said. “The decision to deny entry was intended as a preemptive action and also to provide an opportunity to exhaust all efforts to clarify information received.”
How do you as a government deny entry to a person on the basis of advice received and public safety? Did Tommy threaten to hurt anyone? If he made threats to anyone then why not charge him? Did someone make threats to Tommy? Why not charge that person? Pure foolishness. You all just succeeded in embarrassing the church by using them to play their usual partisan politics and you succeeded in embarrassing the people of Dominica. This is just pure nonsense and discrimination. All along the government knew very well what they were going to do but they just had to use the church to play their usual spiritual game. Ian Douglas, who is the parl rep of Portsmouth, the town where the boycott took place and where Tommy was supposed to perform should be fire! Ian is in the center of it no matter how one looks at it. He is the minister of tourism and it is his ministry that caused that embarrassment. Furthermore, this show was organized by the Douglas blood of which Ian is part of and Tommy local attorney is also 1st cousin of Ian. With all this going on, Ian is yet to be heard and we wonder why?
I see no law suits coming to dominica. in other countries our ppl are treated much worst. When they denied him entry in other countries was there lawsuits? when he couldn’t perform in canada after being denied was there any lawsuits? When stars and celebrity with a much better image than him are denied entry in Europe are there any law suits? are there even any questions being ask ?all they do is deport them. So pls y must we accept another country reject. If we stand for nothing we fall for everything. So come with a better case pls. Having him here in the 1st place was not adding anything to our country. Ppl speaking about having another nationality and not wanting to be dominican or shame call youryourself dominican u all should be shamed of yourselves because I know for a fact and ive lived abroad if u mess up once or twice u will see how fast they deporting you back to your country so come again.
I think the issue is that he is a CARICOM citizen and Dominica as part of Caricom is supposed to follow the rules of entry for Caricom citizens. I am sure there are exceptions for convicted criminals and such. If Tommy did not meet any of the exception criteria, the gov’t is not supposed to deny him entry. As for performing, thats another story, maybe thats where the law could have intervened appropriately.
If we sanction the gov’t to bend every rule as they see fit, then we may as well consider our country non-Democratic Police State.
And revoking their citizenship too if they have one which also includes those who commit crimes and atrocious ones who were imprisoned.
I read in the papers that the Canadian government revoked three (3) dozen citizensips of some people. No doubt, more to come. There were approximately eighteen hundred under investigation for infractions. These days they do not joke. There are some new regulations which allow the government to take stringent steps.
You are ignorant of the caricom treaty. Caribbean single market. Free movement of people. He is a caricom national. Are you aware of that?
were these people arrested, thrown in cells with not even a card board to sleep on? This man is an artist who was invited to come here. He has a paid ticket to travel to and eneter here. He is a CARICOM citizen. No reason as to why he should leave was given. should he just say ok and leave especially if he is being paid to be here and forfeit his contract as a business person? your emotions is what got you into this not your rational reasonable thinking heads of government.
it’s not about those 1st world nations, cause this time it’s about our very own network “Caricom”, of which he is a citizen, which affords him the right as any other Dominican. you should take the time to learn about the treaty of Chaguaramus and the free movement of its people.
ok ok i understand that dominica’s religious people protecting dominica …and they dont want the corruption and stuff in the country…but how can they be preaching ‘treat ur brother equally’ and ‘do onto others as u would like them to do on to u!’ …while de authorities be treating the man like an animal. i have never been more as-shamed of dominicans before..i cant believe some people are actually happy of the police deny-ing the man a peice of cardboard to sleep on…he maybe still suffering.. as we speak!! come on supporter or not that wasnt the best way to hadle the situation!…
~smh punishment isnt very far~
There are some people as you who are beyond comprehending what really occurred and the result thereof.
You are right. We don’t understand because it is incomprehensible! You always coming with that superior attitude as if you are holy and you so smart other people too stupid to understand what you saying. Well, if you are a true christian drop that attitude and be humble. Before God we all the same.Go and love someone.
That’s the reason why DOMINICANS will always be set at the back, I hope Them responsible pay the man for his time and pay the people for their tickets, this is nonsense! And i hope is not dem police dat messup d man leg. Allu jus wait and listen for d news eh………PISSED OUT!! And is so they saying forward they going lolz look bowdelle
In future, the D/can organizers, promoters and the minister of tourism will be more careful who they invite to perform in Dominica.
Carnival will go on as usual and everyone who participates will have an enjoyable time and forget this Tommy Lee saga.
The Governments explanation is lame and vacuous.
– There was plenty of notice of this concert and if the Govt. were that concerned about public safety they should have advised the artiste and the organisers beforehand that his presence in Dominica was not welcome and that he would be refused entry.
– They could have refused permission for his plane to land at Melville Hall, especially if it was a private flight. Why did they not do this?
– I am not aware that arriving at an airport is an arrestable offence. Why then confine the man and his entourage to a police cell like common criminals? They could have put them up in more comfortable accommodation with security provided.
– The delay in providing an explanation for this detention speaks volumes in that it creates the notion that, whoever gave the orders for this action was neither prepared nor foresaw the consequences and scrambled for most of the day to deliver a statement that, as it turns out, hardly fits the circumstances.
For better or worse the impression has been created that religious zealotry prevailed and that the Govt. crafted this tenuous explanation only as a result of the unexpected public outcry over its high-handed action.
They just single handedly lost Portsmouth and quite possibly the rest of the election. Politician, Pastor, Priest, Police; trust none of them cus they are in cahoots. State and Church is how they oppress and exploit.
More commess in D/ca
It includes your life.
In my opinion the government could have handled this in a different manner.First off ,if they really didnt want him to come to our country which they knew he was coming ,they should have let his managers or promoters know in advance.They let him come to the island ,arrest him and put him to sleep in a cell .This is not fair.They could have checked him into a hotel under security the deport him the following day.I personally would see a lawsuit coming .The dictatorship of this country only addresses what suits them .
After working all his life as an education officer and a stage manager Steve hyacinth became acting permanent secretary for national security, so it is possible that he rewrote the security risk standards.
Really, security risk?
Come to saint lucia tommy lee, we accept every and anyone. If we feel threatened we will just unleash operation restore confidence :D
Beware a man of one book
Well Done! Dominica must continue to stand up for our beliefs. Free movement doesn’t mean that you can’t refuse entry. For example, a known criminal can be denied access. Similarly, someone who practises and preaches a message different to your beliefs can be denied entry to prevent civil unrest. Good Job… To God Be The Glory
Dominica is not a religious state.
You and your lifestyle must have contributed to that.
Thank God we are not!
Sound like a christian fatwah to me.
Really, Really. National Security Threat?. That is possible because Steve Hyacinth after being Chief Education Officer for about 15 years suddenly became Acting permanent Secretary for national Security in the place of Mr Nicholas Bruno who went on leave ( note Bruno himself has no security qualifications)
So i am suggesting that the novice Steve hyacinth might have taken the opportunity to write new standards for National Security Risks and that brought about Sparta down fall.
Look at my name i am not a bright boy!
All you have computer go to it and put in de man name and you will see who he is. Read my people read
Why can’t you all move to Jamaica wehave good musicians in Dominica stop blaming the government for everything you all put him there so get him out if u all don’t like him grow up people
It is so surprising how some people still seem to be foolishly posting all over the internet,”When allu finish jus blame skerrit!” My dear good people the police unit is not a single entity functioning solely for itself and all alone without government intervention. And to imagine the most nonsensical statement ” Afraid for national security!” , Here is my OPINION, if you didn’t want to attend , you would’ve simply stayed away. Your beliefs are not in accordance with Tommy’s, well preach your beliefs, but those who want to attend, that is their choice.
CCJ , CSME , I see a conflict of interests here, let’s see how this pans out.
I lived in England and Louis Farracan an American was denied entry into England so was Malcolm X so what’s the big deal. If the government has reason to believe this guy is a security risk it’s better safe than sorry. The Skerrit administration is the first among equals
It was OK when ANTIGUA of all places deported LENOX LINTON, why can’t Dominica deport a dumb A– like Tommy Lee?
lennox got paid, CSME
Security concern my foot!!!Did he have a pistol and 59 rounds of ammunition concealed somewhere on him? Tommy Lee you win your case already brother.$$$$$$$$$$$!!!!!!! Now you all Dominicans must pray that the same treatment will NOT be given to you all in other Caricom or non Caricom destinations.
A certain SC will laugh all the way to the bank. lawsuits sure coming. That SC will be awarded the job to defend Govt.’s spontaneous, backward stance, contrary to the Treaty of Chaguaramas.
Who will pay? the poor people, taxpayers of Dominica. Free movement of Caribbean nationals to other countries of the Caribbean must be respected.
They could try to stall GON Emanuel case of fraud against the other lawyer, or refuse to tell us about all those millionaires who bought diplomatic immunity, in exchange for plenty $$$$$$$$$$$$, or those criminals who now possess our diplomatic passport.
But they will have to explain why the Caricom national was denied entry and arrested. What exactly was the Security threat? What action did the artist display on arrival to deem him a security threat in Dominica?
I remember the Pastor and “Christians” who claimed that the names of Morne Diablotin and Morne Aux Diable should be changed, because they revere the devil. Govt listened and officially changed the names to Morne La Paix and Morne ….. Is now we have crime, violence, abuse, corruption, quick enrichment, greed, selfishness, injustice, name them
Dominicans are not afraid of all those international criminals who have our diplomatic passports and could travel anywhere to commit fraudulent acts and use our passports as cover up?
Authorities on radio vilifying the innocent victims of that horrible Christmas day firebombing? Investigations stalled? No case? perpetrators of that crime Free? Is not a National Security threat?
Could not have said it better myself.
I agree. We have NO IDEA who holds OUR PASSPORTS. Our security is compromised. Two just used OUR PASSPORTS to enter the Olympic Village and probably faked illnesses to NOT perform. WHAT IS NEXT. That artist had nothing to do with our national security. WOW.
id Dominica spend money to send those people to the olympics? please tell me no.
So are you suggesting that by virtue of being a Caribbean National this automatically guarantees one entry into another country? Why then is it that a US Visa does not automatically guarantee entry at a US Port. When it is done by the US no man bark. You don’t even know they are deported. The Government has a right to keep the peace within the country. Tommy Lee knew of opposition to his visit, it matters not from what group of people. Why so adamant to still come in. let him return to his native country. There are more than sufficient thousands to make his bread and butter there. he brought this upon himself when he refused to leave.
it is always a blame game with dominicans yes… what if, god forbid, sparta started singing and he was casting curses all over the place.. and then the next day some of our young people had demonic spirits inside of them like those from grandbay highschool couple years ago?? what would we say? what would our reaction be? oh wait.. i know! we would complain again and say ” why skerrit and dem bring mister in dominica nuh” i am not supporting the way they treated tommy lee.. because it was very harsh and not acceptable… but i dont like the way we dominican speak about the matter.. we have to reach all on pastors that doing this and that.. its not called for.. stop pointing fingers and watch your lifestyle.. we shouldnt be fighting fire with fire.. wrong is wrong… from the first time they advertised the tommy lee show for possi opening, i cud smell a problem from there.. they say the man was in jail, the christians protested, they postoned the show and u mean to tell me allu still pay to see that man? awa wi..
@voice of a youth You stop your crap about GrandBay school children had demonic spirits in them. When you have your garbage and filth, go to the landfill with it. GrandBay school children had nothing like that in them. GO GET YOUR DARN FACTS RIGHT.
You are really a youth, young and dumb
u sounding so stupid with this kind of coment but if he had that poiwer u do thik he would use it on the police of
ficer
u sounding so stupid with this kind of coment but if he had that poiwer u do thik he would use it on the police officer
So sad would the government be happy if a Dominican would be treated like that oversea so sad OMG. they need to rethink what they did to the guy .Oh lord have mercy on us.
Lol you should be writing cartoons
Why you all did not behead those students in Grand Bay a few years ago? Who sing and cast evil spirits on them? Why was it that those responsible for infecting them with Demonic spirits were not chased into the seas until there drowned.
IS this man the only artist who preach violence in their songs to perform in Dominica? This man was treated in this fashion not because of his music but because of who was organising the activity. The religious right make noise which is their right to do and and the vindictive government used that to hide behind to prevent the artist from performing that is all.
Violence my you know what…what about the casino how come the religious right not protesting? how about them DR prostitution business how come dey not protesting? What about Carnival and bouyon music how come they not protesting to all of that?
LOL very uncivilized LOL
MAd people to hell
Not smart people.
the ignorance in this country is astounding.
Maybe you stopped him because he was importing CHIKUNGUNYA.
Minister come again!
is may be that
I hope the religious leaders who advised them will give an offering to pay for the trouble and leagal action I see facing the gov’t in the near future. Tax payers are the ones who gonna suffer! While the pastors busy using the church offering to do groceries.
What I would like to know is how they come to that conclusion!! National security threat!!!!!!!!!Please
According to the Government press release: “The decision to deny entry was intended as a preemptive action and also to provide an opportunity to exhaust all efforts to clarify information received.” Why didn’t the government discuss these concerns with the promoter first before allowing Tommy Lee Sparta to land in Dominica?
a preemptive action to provide an opportunity to exhaust all efforts to clarify information received? R U KIDDING ME? LOAD OF CRAP. All you just handed the election over to Lennox and his people. The youth and sensible intelligent free thinkers are not impressed. I agree with Mr. Lee..the yout dem wont forget. On behalf of the Dominican public, i would like to apologize to Tommy Lee for the disrespect and atrocious behavior demonstrated by the authorities and the government of Dominica. To the so called Christians, I wish you double what you wished for Tommy Lee. Amen.
The promoters are to blame. They did not do due diligence before they reschedule Tommy Lee arrival. If this was done they would be aware that there were serious concerns about him entering Dominica.
It was idiotic to assume that having a lawyer present would settle the situation. They shouldn’t allow their egos to take control. The promoters lapse.
All those who claim he was evil. What were they saying about wet fete?. Is it not against God’s teachings, so many fabricators adulterers thievea etc throwing stones. Let’s see all those without sin.
having an intrenational airport would have slove this problem presently if one miss a flight in many instance one must wait next day for connection that is where the BACKWARDNESS really stick out
With respect brother. Look at that picture. That is no LIAT plane. Mister came by private plane. Does not have to wait for a connecting flight.
This government is really out of its depth. They pay no regard to established norms, legal or other wise. The manner in which they treated this man is simply not right. It was crude, vulgar, uncivilized and without any regard to the man’s human rights under the various conventions to which Dominica has committed. No regards to CSME. No regard to the precedents of the CCJ. The government was simply bowing to pressure from religious groups. Now, they-the government and the religious groups- have given Tommy Lee Sparta a bigger profile in the Caribbean and internationally. Now, more young persons will listen to his music-exactly what the pastors and weaklings in government did not want! And more: expect a case to be filed at the CCJ and for tens of thousands of dollars to be paid by the taxpayers of Dominica as compensation for the lack of wisdom, subtlety and sophistication of this government.
Dominica is NOT going to pay a dime regarding this case. Dominica is within it’s right. The case in Barbados was it the same circumstances as this one?
The police did not even know what he was arrested for, they were just continuing with the flow
Please inform me of which government offices are open on a sunday? Since this decision was so last minute. Please inform me. Since when? Major decisions being taken on a sunday? There are proper protocols which have to be followed! Dominica is not on the map alone. We are a caribbean! We ought to do things the right way! Oy yo yoy
and the most funny thing in all that skerrit could take a week to concourt a reason with his lying aternyies and some of us dominicans’s will still believe it.
you excuses is not making any sense just come out plain and say u have to obey the (DAEC)or else i really thought the minister for security was his own man now i kno who is pulling you strings
OK DNO, I think we are now getting to the point of Tommy Lee Sparta saturation.
From tomorrow, can we move to a different story?
I for one have read the last of the Sparta saga. My belly full.
Tonight plenty people going to be saying Tommy Lee in their sleep.
Mwem meme lass ever story la sah we
Well stop read someone have your eyes?
A bunch of fools in government, what are the risks that Tommy Lee posed to the public. I hope you all provide security for students and fellow Dominicans that may be in Jamaica.look at the bigger picture idiots.
We Jamaicans are not petty trifling and reckless.
Lawsuit for what stupes if Uk refuse u entry or even america let me see u sue foolish talk.
you cannot arrrest a man and treat him so bro, do things in a civilized manner
Are you for real…most times these artist know they can’t enter…either for having a riminal record or that they were dined visas before hand. But in most circumstances…they know before hand that they won’t gain entry….look at Sizzla banned from the auS….50… Can’t come to Canada because of criminal record
Google the Shanique Myrie case that happened in Barbados.
thank you ms
America is not part of CSME, lennox sued Antigua and win a jamacan lady sued Barbados and win so the precedent had been set..and they did it because they are caricom nationals
big sis you must read a little and stop those asinine comments.
please i need for one question to be answered. why did government come to the conclusion that he is/ was national security risk? was he carrying bombs and guns ? smh. there are more real issues going on in this country to deal with ! #ismellalawsuitcoming!
You all are so foolish. Are bombs and guns the only means of posing risk to a nation? Let the lawsuit come, it will come to nought.
What a shame! Is this the way a government behaves? This is gross disrespect to a human being, a Caribbean artist, to the organizers of the concert and the patrons who paid their money to see the artist.
The government sat in silence like a bunch of cowards, humiliating the young man in jail, said nothing and at this late hour they say they say “The decision to deny entry was intended as a preemptive action and also to provide an opportunity to exhaust all efforts to clarify information received.”
The Government did not have the testicular fortitude to inform the organizers that the artist will not be welcome in Dominica to avoid this embarrassment? They thought that immigration and customs would shoulder the blame for their cowardly act? What type of leaders are these. That’s why they are all over the place selling Dominican passports all over the world, secretly.
Shame on this government!
Minister of national security you said pursuant to advice received tell us what Tommy Lee Sparta was going to do that would cause a security breach for Dominica and Dominicans especially in Portsmouth, you may say you haven got to explain your actions but think of all the individuals who haven got a job but would have made some money at the concert especially the other artiste who had to play,this sound more like conspiracy and I’m sure their will be consequence because this is bad for D”ica.
seems the man had guns n bombs to bomb down d/a .. allu too sot tan. if I was him i’s sue allu .
National security concerns, I have never heard such crap before in my life. Get allyou lawyer ready for the lawsuit.
Hmm…maybe this is just to create more work for certain lawyers. I mean…it would be the gov’t getting sued right? And who would represent the gov’t…I wonder….
First and foremost……what kind of country we live in when an artist or performer gets arrested at the airport for coming to do a show that the people from the country paid him to do…..and what exactly is a security threat when he had a port of departure wouldn’t they have arrested him there instead…..I love dance hall music……wasn’t really a fan of Tommy Lee but he has his fans…….the cabinet level decisions they should be talking about is the firebombing and the millions that the PM just accumulate Mysteriously without any prior business……THE WORST GOVERNMENT EVER THEY DON”T WANT US TO DO IT FOR OURSELVES>>>>LABOR PARTY is a bunch of communists……but to every rope there is an END…the END of the labor Party is near.
Yeah, I know artists get arrested all the time in other Countries because they are in possession of narcotics/drugs or guns. What did this artist have in his possession? MUSIC. STHU.
And in so doing, those citizens of Dominica who could normally care less about Tommy Lee or would actually support banning his performance, are pushed into supporting his case of being denied entry into a Caricom territory. Once again we ask, what are the purpose of laws in Dominica, if the gov’t can modify them if/when they feel? Agree with this man’s music or not, agree that it may be a security hazard or not, either way Caricom nationals are allowed free access into all Caricom states and thats that. If there are exceptions the gov’t should reference that code.
This situation should be no different than if it were a Dominican singing craziness, or considered a security threat. The Gov’t should inform the organizers of their concern and if anything hazardous occurs shut the show down…but to deny him entry…access to at least a hotel room…is ridiculous.
I guess now other Caricom gov’ts can come up with equal concerns to keep Dominicans out of their country??
Caricom countries will always have the last say about who enters their country, caricom is not a free pass. ALL individuals must still follow the law of that country.
@Seriously, the Government’s VOTES come election day could be compromised. Do you not think? It is possible that the Church has more INFLUENCE that we imagine. If the Church can make such decisions so far as to decide who comes and who goes, what else do you think they can decide.
Which Church? There are a few different churches in Dominica. Do not comment on what is not factual.
‘The ministry of national security said this was done because of security concerns’. The Pastors in Christ have forced the hands of the Government. This is bad news. But wait Bothers— some of the politicians (no name – no warrant) pose big security risks for Dominica. Come next election—I suppose God will answer our prayers Pastor s!!! ‘What say you?’
AMEN!
the Prime Minister of Dominica is the minister under caricom with the responsibilities concerning free movement of caricom nationals within the block, would really like to hear his comments or views concerning this incident!
You are right but don’t waste your breath. At most you will ever hear it was done in the best interest of the country. They always say that when there is no real explanation
The prime minister is the minister for national security. What statement u want to hear again. The immigration officers were merely following his directives
has the prime minister forgotten about democracy and the freedom of worship? the prime minister must provide some damming evidence!
“Everyone has the right to freedom of thought, conscience and religion; this right includes freedom to change his religion or belief, and freedom, either alone or in community with others and in public or private, to manifest his religion or belief in teaching, practice, worship, and observance.”
UN General Assembly, Universal Declaration of Human Rights, Article 18, 1948
This is just utter Rubbish. Pure none sense. I dont like to bring politics in everything but now I start to see the dictatorship tendencies happening in Dominica.
Please tell me how one little shabeh can pose a threat to our national security. Now they really taking people for fool.
Those pastors and those politicians that living more dirty life dominica. Cheating on their spouses and making bomb with little girls in broad daylight but they want to tell people what music to listen to.
Look a backward country they calling Dominica. Time to start putting smart people in high office. Dunno how is always the most foolish set that ending up in charge.
Now when they do their nonsense and lawsuit come is on our tax money. the country ready brokes.
Who making more bomb than you just blaze? stupes
Truth be told.. We see them everyday. If them man didnt have position woman wouldnt be checking for them man. extortion of females. Then woman self they not stupid..just no morals…they taking them for what they can get. yet a man on stage is a threat to national security. Fear mongering. they create fear in them man hearts n hype it up n cry n cry n cry like jesus not on their side. only gove can save them. If you strong in your faith papa bondieux!! you think is tommy lee that going and shake you? me allu fraid i get possessed. Them christians moved like real pharacies and scribes. not saying tommy is a jesus or savior or whatever, but the level at which they wanted him persecuted is unGodly. Thats what we should start calling them christians. Pharacies and Scribes.
govt had a right to throw him out devil man bring by u if u want but wee doh want him for sure in d:a
I agree with the statement you made: Time to start putting smart people in high office!! hay hay. Maysah quick: How smart is Novice L again? Where is the paper evidence to prove he is smart? Can he show it? will he show it? let us wait and see if he can show it at the first debate between he and Skerrit. Talk is cheap!!! Even a novice will appear smart when he speaks on things he knows nothing about
Blaze, ou byen fèt! I have long supported this administration, not in everything. The only thing I have the most serious complain about is the airport, it’s an embarrassment. The runway is fine, but the terminal building is no bigger than most houses in Dominica. This is another to the list. However, the country been surpassing many other countries within the Caribbean when it comes to economic output. The only thing lacking in our government is their IL regard to farmers. All that said, people should be free to do whatever they want as long as they are not hurting anyone. This is what means to be free. Not because a group think something is wrong.
SO it had to take all day to come up with that excuse?
If it was as a result of security concerns, why didn’t they make it known that he should not come before? Why they had to wait till he left his land, use up petrol to fly all d way to D/ca prepared for a concert that never took place.
On what grounds was he even arrested? Was he behaving badly at the airport when he was asked to return to the jet?
I hope they authorities know what they are doing because this is serious.
Now religious leaders pray to remove this government.
i say ban religion
Hasn’t told us anything. So why was he arrested???
What cause the blood in his leg. ????
i would think of the recent accident he had, the cold could have had an effect on it, i guess.
That’s Bs.
I agree with u
It would have been best if you “guys” had said nothing…because what you are saying now, makes no sense…You are making yourselves and the whole of Dominica look really bad…Just exacerbating the entire situation…This is just not good, no matter what spin you put on it…YOU SCREWED UP!
I waited before I commented on this I ‘ve been reading all the comments that has been posted since this story came out and I know the Gov’t was going to come out with a lie seeing that they had no reason to treat this young man like that I don’t live in Dominica but I tell you we are getting from bad to worse. Come on people it’s 2014 and we can’t handle things better than that.Years ago I came to Dominica and I had an encounter with the cops and let me tell you this is one of the reasons I am a US citizen .It’s sad to say but there is no law in Dominica and as far as I’m concern If I didn’t have more family in Dominica I would not even come back there.There are more places to visit and don’t have to face some of our people with their ignorance and lack of knowledge of a lot of things.People @ home needs to understand that some many people are reading their comments and it’s a shame they don’t think before they write. SMH.
Pertaining to your last sentence, you should do likewise.
Hmmmmm, well, well well. Marshall law start in Dominica
Yes, the fact that LAIT is giving TLS a free Caribbean tour from lovely Dominica to beautiful Barbados then onto tranquil Trinidad then finally to Jolly Jamaica… is certainly disturbing to all Civilized people per the article.
What security reasons that they cant tell us about, it’s always the same nonsense,the real security risks, they are in bed with they don’t really care about us at all,those hypocrites and pretenders
That’s so much Crap. Tommy Lee should SUE their behinds off and spread the word do far and wide that no even artist invited to the events like creole festival and lime in the park should come down and then they will see security reasons. I never heard of blood clots and leg spasm being a health concern to the public. SUE THEM TOMMY.
This statement is vague and incomplete. Who ever issued this statement has opened up a can of wornms.So long it was announced that the man had to perform here, you all waited until the last day to do those background checks man?
THIS IS AN EXAMPLE OF INCOMPETENCE AT ITS CORE. The man should have been notified long in advance that he wound not be allowed to come.Even if you all do not like the man’s music, i do not believe that the man AS A CARICOM CITIZEN WAS FAIRLY TREATED! I DETEST THAT KIND OF TREATMENT BEING METTED TO A FELLOW CARICOM CITIZEN!!!!
GREAT SHAME INDEED!
Well this is interesting…I hope that reason will stand in court for taxpayers sake.
what security concerns? an artist going to sing whether is stanic lyrics or not. but what about the man with st kitts citizenship who was held in Barbados en route to Dominica with 50 plus rounds of armunition, what about security reasons then? ah mr security minister. in fact the then security minister made excuses for the hitman saying he was going to pick up his son. i dont have memyah pol. Come better than that government, carbinet, minister whoever. i dont condone satanic lyrics, whether tommy lee has such lyrics i do not know because i have never heard his songs. but this business of the government saying about security reasons is hog wash. The government made a bad call/decision because of a certain priest and pastor who went to them. i know what i am talking about. and lastly, a little food for thought, if it was crazy tee who was bringing down tommy lee spata would the outcome be the same. Dominica speak out . I must speak.
Skeritt can talk all that garbage about security threat to Dominicans but cannot talk the same nonsense to the Prime Minister of Jamaica Portia Simpson Miller. If he was a security threat, what hell security concern, why did they allow him to get off the plane.
What do you mean? He landed and was told to go back to the jet. He refused. How many times this has to be told and explained to dumb cats?
Concern for safety??? Huhhh?? Was he gonna gun us down or have us sacrificed? The man just making his bread to feed his family, it’s called entertainment for a reason.
Wow, that doesn’t explain anything. If he was taken from the airport on Sunday and was suffering from bloodclots and spasms on Monday and being sent back to Jamaica, sounds like he was beaten with no time to recover and the article just says they didn’t want him here. I don’t even know who he is, but sounds like karma will be a bitch!!!!
Tommy lee I am not a fan but I still love you as a person, I hate seeing people being ill treated.
You had planned to visit him while in Portsmouth?
He that look for it. and they can file a million suits if they want, nothing will come out of it!!! who tommy lee thinks he is? he higher than the authorities here? stupes.
but didn’t the guy came in to the island with his plane, so what will happen to his plane
It was a charter plane. The plane was back in its destination this morning. the piliots overnighted in Dominica and they confirmed that the Immigration officers told them that the decision to detain Tommy Lee came from ‘high up’.
The charter was from the BVI.
Money money
>concerns for public safety
What bullcrap is that?
What type of security risk is he?
he too bold…we made it abundantly clear that we did not want you in our country, you feel yoou too big you wanna cause protest? man take your nonsense all the way back to jamaica..i am not one to impose such treatment on anyone but i feel it is the right thing to do..dominicans doe want gays, no casinos, no strippers, no porn then we should also ban such artist from depleting the social fabric of our society..his song lyrics are not in line with what we stand for as a country therefore he gots to go…buhbye
Right, don’t sing about it cuz we in Dominica like to turn a blind eye to the sexual exploitation and abuse being done to our children in plain sight.
Our social fabric is being pulled at the seems for far too long now with Dominicans doing/saying nothing. Don’t pin that on Jamaican music.
The same laws that are supposed to protect our youth are being broken daily with no consequence to the perpetrators…laws are being broken again to prevent this artist from entering the country. Dominica is a lawless land…no law no constitution…
Exactly dominicans are way too hypocrite. They making bomb, they making porn and they don’t want it. But they want a man that calling himself uncle demon. Dominicans kiss kitty eh
I like that
I like that
We do not want liars, fornicators, thieves, killers, adulterers here either. You really want to start that crappy argument?
yess i second datt he knew that before he came he even answered to ,that saying he will still peform pwenn sah an chouawe t lee 4
What threat? The Government did not clarify anything….
so true, the real threat is those passport and diplomatic passport they selling and de money not reaching de treasury
smh … all you just waste d man time dre we
not only that, but Kabral Douglas STILL have to pay Tommy Lee Sparta because he kept up to his end of the contract. He arrived in D’ca to do the show….hmm. what a mess!
so the so-called christians were gonna wage war? lol hahahahaha, so they evil like tommy lee also? o.k…
i hope they will help pay the lawsuit too… yes saa
Good to hear he is ok. Why weren’t these things clarified before he got to Dominica. I have been following this on DNO from New York and we need to give these promoters clearance before they get to dominica. Let us not embarass ourselves.
So why organize for the man to come Dominica then turn around and arrest him, did they ever think of how this gonna affect Dominica’s image in the Caribbean, I swear this county will never move forward with these small minded idiots
I GLAD!!!!!!!!!!!!
trouble is on the horizon.
My goodness! This is crazy
Cabral,
Please sue the government for damage!
And the reason for his arrest?