Dominica has joined the rest of the international community in condemning the attack of the US consulate in Libya which resulted in the death of a top diplomat.
Christopher Stephens and several Americans were killed when the US consulate was attacked in Benghazi, Libya, on September 11, 2012. He was the first US diplomat to die while on the job since 1988.
The attack drew widespread condemnation from countries across the globe and speaking at the United Nation’s 67th General Assembly on Monday night, Dominica’s ambassador to the UN, Vince Henderson, said Dominica joins those who have voiced their condemnation.
“The recent spate of attack on the US missions and personnel, or that of any other country does nothing to advance the causes of those who may be marginalized and in some cases those who feel offended by other democratic systems,” Henderson said. “Regardless to what have led to this protest the Commonwealth of Dominica condemns these unjustified attacks which resulted in the unfortunate loss of life of US Ambassador Christopher Stephens and his collegues.”
Henderson said that while the cries of the marginalized are being heard in other parts of the world, Dominica is concerned that those suffering in the Caribbean are being ignored.
He pointed to Haiti in particular. “While we are heartened by the attention that has been given to the recent outcries from corners of the globe, we remain concerned that in our jurisdiction the cries of people who have been suffering for decades are not being received with the same enthusiasm,” he pointed out. “The suffering of our brothers and sisters in the Republic of Haiti is allowed to linger much to the concerns of Dominica and the Caribbean community.”
The ambassador said while the region is grateful to the countries who have responded to the efforts of rebuilding Haiti, more must be done. “We are still far from taking the people of Haiti to a state of normalcy where they can enjoy the basic necessities of life,” he said.
I can’t believe you ppl are so stupid……… all these comments are foolishness.
Good Job Henderson…………
I can’t believe you ppl are so stupid……… all these comments are foolishness.
Good Job Henderson…………
Keep on deleting people comment when they are talking the truth.
Is people all you that keep the country behind , don’t want people talking the truth.
ADMIN: We will keep deleting your comments as long as you use obscene words in your blog name. We removed the obscene words just to let you know. Do you think obscenity brings the country forward?
good point admin
if ghadaffi was still alive this goverment would be moo moo,,,trust me
It is almost a month since the U.S. diplomat and others were killed in Libya. It is a bit late but then again, better late than never.
Is he not aware that after the earthquake millions of dollars were raised for Haiti in the U.S. Canada and Europe? I viewed CNN’s fundraising program with Larry King Live which raised $1M and more that night. I viewed one which took place in Toronto. The overall amount of fundraising for Haiti should have been sufficient to assist Haitians and build-up the country. He should ask the Haitian government about it.
~$1M is nowhere near sufficient to repair the damage caused in Haiti. We’re not just talking structural damage here. The earthquake was merely the last straw but Haiti was being slowly destroyed for years.
Even before they can start thinking about repairing infrastructure they have to save those people who survived which includes providing food, water, medicine, health care, temporary shelter etc. The cost of that alone would be well in the millions for the population of that country.
I think you did not comprehend what I stated. It was not only a million dollars that was raised. I would put it close to $500M, more or less. Money was privately raised internationally. Many people from different countries in specifically the progressive ones arranged all sorts of activities, sales, etc., to raise funds for Haiti.
TV Stations as in the U.S. and Canada did likewise. These raised millions (not only $1M).
All governments from especially Canada, U.S. and Europe donated money to them on behalf of their nationals. It was not a few dollars.
I am certain that they received funds from governments of the Middle East, China, Japan and those other countries. Caribbean islands donated money. The rich and poor of the world donated funds for Haiti. They got an exorbitant sum of money.
There are the non-Haitians who utilized their funds to construct some buildings in Haiti.
There were complaints that the money was not getting to the needy, that people were still living in tents, etc.
Material, food and clothing were sent to Haiti. Did they ever get help from the rest of the world.
Considering all the countries which were overly generous in donating funds, I would not be surprised if Haiti got over $1B dollars. The records are there. I just have to enquire about it if I so wish.
You should know that money can be the root of all evil. When people get free money in their hands, they could steal it and personally utilize it. The money hardly ever goes to where it is most needed.
I also heard on TV and read that building material and others were sent to Haiti and the government of the island at the time did not open the boxes and that some legitimate people went to Haiti to volunteer and they were turned back. The Haitian PM wanted to do what he wished. He was an ungrateful President. The international world came to Haiti’s aid in a time of need and this was the thanks they received.
One part of Haiti was not damaged by the earthquake. Haitians were urged to go to that section of the island. I considered that it would have been overcrowded. Nevertheless, they could have tried making a livelihood there be it temporary.
The Haitian government should give the international sector an account/statement of the amount of money which was received and its expenditure. They got money with no accountability. If you think all the money went to building up Haiti and assisting the needy, think again.
what a coincidence sept 11th..
Don’t wait for others to do it for Haiti
seek help from your Venezuelan,Chinese and new found friend in New York to push your cause or probably u a regretfully condemning the attack and bringing in Haiti to add furry to your speech, cause the two statement have nothing in common.
Dominica condems killing of US diplomat?
Well, how timely! Why did it take three weeksw to issue this condemnation?
It seems to me that the rather tepid relationship between the Skerrit administration and the US may have been responsible for this rather late statement, coming at a time when the horror had been on the fron pages of global newspapers and other media.
I am rather concerned that Skerrit has been so deeply in bed with his Venezuelan bosses that he has allowed our country’s relationship with the United States to die on the vine. Remember the countroversy over USAID a few weeks ago? Does anyone seriously believe that it is an accident that those responsible for foreign affairs in our fovernment would let some three weeks go by before officially condemning an act terrorism against a supposedly friendly country?
Skerrit is either naive or deliberately provocative when he treats the United States, which gave him his education,like a pariah, undeserving of thoughtful solidarity in a time of crisis.Believe me, he will pay a price sooner than later.
shows your understanding of the situation… i think, if u research this event in greater detail, you’ll find it is far more complex than angry arabs killing an american…
yes, it is kind of late. but better to do so than to do it until all answers are in…
“speaking at the United Nation’s 67th General Assembly on Monday night,”
Read people, read.
This is confusing few months ago Supremo was supporting Qadaffi againsts America, now dem fellas using the death of an ambassador to help Haiti who has an international airport.
America has done so much for Dominica over the years i cannot understand why we against them now?
You will recall the millions of dollars which were raised for Haiti after the earthquake. What have they done with the money? I did hear that most of the money was not channeled to those who are really needy. They should find out what happened to that money and how it was utilized.
because the US does to not stand to benefit us, in a world where personal interests usually trump collectively interests 2 things are clear…
1) the US plays nice with us for our UN vote and for their own image.
2) if ever we become a threat to any american interest we will be squashed… rememeber the banansa? u know who that benefitted? dole and chiquito – american owned brands…smart people from outside the US generally do not support the modern US
I wonder why it took the Skerrit led administration to condemn the killings of US ambassador Chris Stevens and others? I mean they were killed on Sept. 11, 2012 and Venezuella’s government was smart enough to condemn it on sept. 14, though their condemnation was was filled with transperent expressions of hypocracy. Yet it took us three weeks to hear from our Dominica, though the US is the home of many Dominicans and home ambassador Vince Henderson himself.
They had to wait for Chavez to tell them when.
If chavez hadn’t condemn it they would not have done
“speaking at the United Nation’s 67th General Assembly on Monday night,”
There’s your answer right there. We are not as big a country as Venezuela to have our opinions widely heard, except in this case, in a public forum as such, where each participant nation is given their chance to express their opinions on various issues.
If only we’d take the time out to read and process information properly we could greatly reduce ignorance and misinformation.
As an Ambassador in the Diplomatic circles, it your duty to condemn such savage attacks. Ambassador Chris Stevens was exceptional to the Libyan people, especially in the city of Benghazi where he supported the revolution. Certainly, he did not deserve such. Hats off to you Ambassador Vince Henderson.
Haitians need to put their house in order. When they stop their voodoo and put God first then things will get better for them. Their problem is a deep spiritual one. When you forget God satan rules.
I second the motion
we are not far behind
please research what haitian voodoo is before commenting like that.
Are you kidding me? It’s amazing that this type of thinking still exists in 2012. So do you also believe that the earthquake was divine retribution for them making a deal with the devil?
Funny how we view our own kind because of lies from those that seek to enslave us. Physical slavery has been abolished but mental slavery is still in full effect.
‘Henderson said that while the cries of the marginalized are being heard in other parts of the world, Dominica is concerned that those suffering in the Caribbean are being ignored…’
Boy Vince, I’m proud of you!
Sarcasm I hope.
Their governments should concern themselves with the plight of the poor in their country. The money comes from taxpayers’ revenue of those countries.