Gov. Peter Shumlin might have to pick a new vacation spot if he wants to travel incognito.
The publicity surrounding Shumlin’s recent hush-hush vacation to Dominica has trickled back to the tropical Caribbean island, courtesy of the Internet. News articles, or links to Vermont publications, complete with photos of Shumlin, have cropped up on at least half a dozen blogs and Dominica news websites.
Before his early March vacation, Shumlin told only two people on his staff where he was going. When a blizzard slammed the state and Lt. Gov. Phil Scott was left in charge, reporters started asking about Shumlin’s whereabouts.
DNO should not publish all news. Keep somethings out.
Come againa Govevernor, we need more governors to come. While some of us do not appreciate what we have there are those dieing for a little piece. These are the public figures we need not those our leaders striking deal with and giving Diplomatic Passports to for under the table deals. These deals take us no where. Governor if you read this piece please invite of other colleagues and friends to come taste a little of what we have to offer. I am sure you made some healthly friendship in Bese and Calibishie. I know that. I also have friends in Vermount who come from time to time. I have visited Vermount and I love the place. Clean and nice. It’s a lovely place to be.
do come back again Mr Governor. when u were just an ordinary guy no one knew u and had nothing to say (i refer to the negatives). for years you have enjoyed that. do not let these deter from coming to the nature isle. next year there will b reunion in Bense and Calibishie, one after another. we will b happy to have u back with us.
This man has brought more positive publicity to Dominica. He alone has done more for tourism than the discover Dominica Authority and all the journalist the bringing here.
Stop your stupid baratin.your name is never-satisfied-never-do.
Some people love Dominica. It is a beautiful, quiet and picturesque place to go to for vacation. Be proud of that fellow Dominicans. What with the rivers and lakes. Stating this makes me homesick.
Donald Trump may have heard of Dominica through the US Media when this story broke out, if he had not already heard of it.
The Governor might return to Dominica and incognito. He is entitled to his privacy. Hats off to him for traveling to Dominica incognito. I, personally did not see anything wrong with that.
Were it not for the snow storm in Vermont, they would not have known he was away on vacation. Next time he should choose Spring or Fall – Autumn or summer to visit. People in the cold countries prefer traveling to the warm climate during winter.
The PM should extend an invitation to him to return to Dominica. He may just want to invest in Dominica.
You know what? In any case the US Media was envious. They always blow everything out of proportion. The US Media can be scandalous. They love to expose people even though some of them have a right to their privacy. The US Media is no better.
Be pleased that a man of the Governor’s stature chose Dominica for his vacation and twice. He may just return sooner or later. I hope he does and bring some other officials and their family with him.
the man wanted to mingle around and just be another visitor but they had to put the man secret out..he felt safe in calibishie thats why he made it his choice of village to stay his second time around…and just wanted a normal vacation with no security crowding him
Pleaseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee,come back to Calibishie.We need you here.
Is he on the island with his friend?????
ahhhhh yea yea yea… Will Smith was there with the rest of the crew from FRESH PRINCE of Bel Air and Dominicans didn’t act wild, wild, west indian on them.. Tom Cruise makes several visits himself. I spotted him one time. They’re people just like us and we Dominicans Know how to treat a visitor. GIVE THEM THEIR SPACE and MAKE THEM FEEL AT HOME!
liar….
Mick Jagger too. Just before Carnival.
We should be proud that Dominica is the #1 vacation spot for EVERYONE.
You must be mad if you think what you said is true, with all the paros harassing people in Roseau, the dirty gutters, the vendors everywhere, the tour guides who yell at tourists. Dominica has a long way to go.
Mr.Shumblin come to Scotts Head your next visit so we can have a few Kubuli beer.The pride of Dominica beer.
Mr.Shumblin come Scotts Head your nice visit so we can have a few Kubuli beer, the pride of Dominica.beer.
All the Governor is doing is checking to see if the PM is serious about demolishing his old building, The Governor’s Mansion on Victoria Street, to make way for fine Chinese Architecturing. That’s it. He has already gotten confirmation that it will be demolished notwithstanding Jerry’s white Billboards all over town.
omg you are so excited about thiis building like it’s going to be your home. still good though, people need to be happy, lif e is too short and if this building makes you tghat happy then i’m happy for you too
is so we like it
i doubt you’ll be recognized, just grow a goatee before your next visit if you are that concerned
Welcome home Gov. Anytime!
Mr. Shumblin has been to our beautiful country more than once. he was responsible for the Putney Students from Vermont. that’s a group of US student from Vermont who visit the south east community of La Plaine doing comunity project during the summer time.
he along with his family has also visited that said community. i personnally has had the opportunity to have lunch with Mr.Shumblin. and must i say this warm hearted gently man is very down to earth and would certainly not be of any harm to our country. from the first day he visited dominica he has always said that this is the place for rest and relaxation. he has made many friends in La Plaine and Calibishe. i wish him well in his office as governor…..a dream that he has always had to serve his people
so because you eat food with him he cannot be harmfull to our country….. YOU SOUNDING GREEDY, i suspect you FAT. so doh go around mistaking obessity for THICKNESS
You, another brain-dead, retarded Dominican. What harm can the Governor of Vermont do to Dominica?
Very funny
@forkit
ur name suites u very well …so eat ur heart out.
make time off to know some first before u sit and judge others
Why are you such a JACKASS? You sound like an illeterate fool. Someone comes to visit the island for some peace and relaxation, what harm can they do to the country. Some people don’t think before they post their stupid comments.
This man can come to Dominica anytime no one will bother him, am sure is overseas reporters that run that story…..to us he is just another visitor, look at when Spike Lee and the others came no biggie
No one doesn’t even no him…I didn’t even know all these people came, Who is spike Lee anyway?
When he comes back he will still enjoy a private life. Come back governor.
We need more overseas Press coverage on this story.
There is no such thing as bad publicity, the more press coverage this story gets the more FREE Publicity DA gets. Think people think.
and more YAW YAW too