Dominica described as Russia’s ‘very promising’ Caribbean partner

Skerrit and Russia’s foreign minister met in Russia last week

Foreign Minister of Russia, Sergey Lavrov, has told the Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit, that Dominica is Russia’s “very promising partner” in the Caribbean region.

At a meeting on the sidelines of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum in Russia last week, Skerrit offered himself and Dominica as a bridge between Russia and the Caricom Community (CARICOM).

Lavrov described the meeting as a “historical event” that will further develop relations between the Caribbean and Russia.

“I am very pleased to have this opportunity to meet with you. Dominica is our very promising partner in the Caribbean and I am sure that your first visit to Russia as prime minister of Dominica is a historical event that will help broaden our political dialogue, economic, trade and humanitarian relations,” he stated.

Lavrov said last November Russia welcomed Foreign Affairs Minister, Francine Baron in Sochi for a CELAC (Community of Latin American and Caribbean States) meeting.

“We signed several important documents and the roadmap to promote our relations,” he said of that meeting. “I welcome you wholeheartedly and look forward to hearing your assessment of what could be done to promote our relations further.”

In response Skerrit said Dominica is keen on advancing relations with Russia.

“Not only is Dominica keen on advancing relations between the Russian Federation, but also, the Caribbean region. I am also here to offer Dominica and myself to serve as the bridge between Russia and the CARICOM countries,” said Skerrit to Lavrov.

In efforts to promoting such relations and dialogue, Skerrit has proposed a number of recommendations that the Russian Foreign Minister should consider including, President Vladimir Putin meeting with the Caribbean Heads of Government “to exchange” either in Russia or in a visit to the Caribbean at a future Heads of State conference.

“We need to consider setting up a joint commission on behalf of person from both sides, the Caribbean Community and Russia. I also wish for your Excellency to have the opportunity to meet with the Council of Foreign Ministers in the Caribbean to share views from a Russian perspective and many very important international issues,” Skerrit added.

Skerrit praised the leadership of President Putin saying it is “more needed now,” considering that the Russian leadership has “provided a great balance in the world on international issues.”

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115 Comments

  1. Anthony Drigo
    December 28, 2018

    Every 4 years we strain to send less than a handful of athletes to the Olympics. We hope they get past the heats. So far we mostly have to settle and be proud for just being able to qualify to be there. Our highlight is to see our flag in opening ceremony.

    Similarly, when it comes to diplomacy and international relations, we are just as ill-equipped to participate on the world stage. Just like the Olympics, we show up and are marked present. Dominica can hardly manage it’s relationships with other CARICOM countries, far less with the heavyweights like China, Russia, the USA, etc. They will eat our lunch every time.

    Just like we do with cricket, why don’t we sharpen our diplomacy skills in the region first before we try to take it on the world stage and make fools of ourselves, like we’ve done at the Olympics on more than one occasion.

  2. NKRUMAH KWAME
    June 8, 2017

    “Dr.” Skerrit you do right. CARICOM and yourself are one and the same thing. We have given you an open door green light to do what you want without consulting ANYONE. I look forward to a most impeccable future.
    HOTEP! :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen:

    • Viewsexpressed
      February 23, 2021

      Lol..lol..lol..we have to Laugh out loud at this fake so called Prime Odd Minister. Skerrit has lost fame and respect in our struggling Dominica and therefore has to use and abuse the limited financial resources of we the poor people of Dominica who struggle daily to stay alive and protect their families.
      Brutal Russia will use all its energy to attempt to show us that Russia and its president will do well to help (?): and support our ailing poverty stricken island and guess that Skerrit is again out there begging for loyalty for himself not the suffering people of Dominica.
      Much of our States funds are used to have this failed Labour Prime Minister travel all over, receives all the acolades and returns to our suffering jobless begging people to continue this fake Deceptive Red Clinic abuse.
      We have been waiting on Skerrit to hear some political and economic development substance to raise the profile of our people. However, Skerrit and his failed questionable Labour government…

  3. done&done
    June 8, 2017

    Putin may send Skearat back to DA in a Submarine or a fighter Jet. :lol:

    • done&done
      June 8, 2017

      Now he must have moved up from Dr. to General Oslocov. :lol: :lol: :lol: But how do people make fools of themselves so brazenly and openly? Sad.

  4. Migo-Familia
    June 8, 2017

    honestly, this is a very interesting situation. Although the Russians are being investigated for meddling in the us elections, possibly from collusion with the Trump campaign associates and possibly President Trump himself, they are still part of major world organizations such as NATO.
    Hence it is unfair to say the PM has no insight on how to have trade agreements with Russia.
    however, clearly, Russians are people of intrinsic views and believes strongly in dominance. The cold war and present day Russia as surprisingly similar. The Kremlin sees opportunity for instilling their influence in the Caribbean in order to be closer to the united states secrets.
    lets not be misguided entirely though, have faith in the fact that in this ever developing world of capitalism and globalization, we are still capable of having bilateral trade agreements with other nations, without sacrificing our credibility as a DEMOCRACY.

  5. done&done
    June 8, 2017

    Hello, In my view, and what I have seen and observed and witnessed in my short life here on this blessed planet is this. That Government is the MOST CORRUPT INSTITUTION INSTITUTED BY MANKIND. And I may add also, that it was instituted by Wh..te peoples as did Corporations; For the sole purpose of keeping the poor and the masses in subjection. A small example would be the manner in which Pharaoh was able to contain the Israelite in his own Country.
    What good has any Government done to better humanity? Anybody? Not a damn thing. When you have a handful of people (government officials) controlling Thousands and Millions and Billions of people anywhere, any place; what is the inevitable results? You get what I call Absolute Power; and we all know that such boundless powers bread the absolute depth of corruption. There should only be a fair Judicial System so the citizens could find recourse if, and when wronged.

    • done&done
      June 8, 2017

      “Rousseau thus exonerates nature and blames society. He says that passions that generate vices hardly existed in the state of nature but began to develop as soon as people formed societies. He goes on to suggest that societies started when people built their first huts, a development that facilitated cohabitation of males and females; that in turn produced the habit of living as a family and associating with neighbours. That “nascent society,” as Rousseau calls it, was good while it lasted; it was indeed the “golden age” of human history. Only it did not endure. With the tender passion of love there was also born the destructive passion of jealousy. Neighbours started to compare their abilities and achievements with one another, and that “marked the first step towards inequality and at the same time towards vice.” People started to demand consideration and respect. Their innocent self-love turned into culpable pride, as each person wanted to be better than everyone else”

      • done&done
        June 8, 2017

        “The introduction of property marked a further step toward inequality, since it made LAW and GOVERNMENT necessary as a means of protecting it. Rousseau laments the “fatal” concept of property in one of his more-eloquent passages, describing the “horrors” that have resulted from the departure from a condition in which the earth belonged to no one. Those passages in his second Discourse excited later revolutionaries such as Karl Marx and Vladimir Ilich Lenin, but Rousseau himself did not think that the
        past could be undone in any way. There was no point in dreaming of a return to the golden age.” Read up on Jean-Jacque Rousseau and the other Political Philosophers and get a clear understanding of all Government Systems. Don’t sit and wait on any Government to make, or help make your life better – You can do it all by yourself. Just think hard enough. Government system stinks.

      • done&done
        June 8, 2017

        “8. Absolutism
        Although Hobbes offered some mild pragmatic grounds for preferring monarchy to other forms of government, his main concern was to argue that effective government—whatever its form—must have absolute authority. Its powers must be neither divided nor limited. The powers of legislation, adjudication, enforcement, taxation, war-making (and the less familiar right of control of normative doctrine) are connected in such a way that a loss of one may thwart effective exercise of the rest; for example, legislation without interpretation and enforcement will not serve to regulate conduct. Only a government that possesses all of what Hobbes terms the “essential rights of sovereignty” can be reliably effective, since where partial sets of these rights are held by different bodies that disagree in their judgments as to what is to be done, paralysis of effective government, or degeneration into a civil war to settle their dispute, may occur.” Absolute power is what Skearat wants.

        • Viewsexpressed
          February 23, 2021

          “Absolute Power what Skerrit wants” This is so true as our People have pontificated this message since the last election. We have discussed as a people that this Skerrit is a failure, not visionary, lacks knowledge of Socioeconomic development a concept that should have engaged our people and intellectuals to chart this mission that engages every Dominican, family, professionals and academics to structure these thoughts to our youths, a promising new and young people with wisdom and anxiety to construct their families, people and the youths the importance of getting involved early about the decency and eloquence of good governance and Competent leadership and guardianship. This is what we mean by decency in politics and good Governance, socioeconomic matters and without failed incompetent Skerrit and his failed incompetent Labour government where we know that Skerrit and his blind associates a failed Weak Labour government. They must get Hell Out of our aching poverty Dominica.Get…

  6. Hugh .G. Recshun
    June 7, 2017

    Russia now wants a stronger presence in the region. they have realized the American Government is a huge joke, and have noted that its neighbour and friend, China is running things really in the Caribbean. As a result, now is the time to strike and foster agreements and partnerships with the various former colonies. It is a very smart move on Russia’s part, however we cannot be like beggars as usual and jump at whatever they say they want to “give” us while selling our selves and country in the process.

    • Guy you are as ” ignorant as they come.” If you say Donald Trump is an incompetent idiot, you may have made some sense, but at this point your comment is nothing more than hogwash; you do not know half of what you believe you know about the United States of America!

      Russia present will in Dominica, because that idiot Skerrit believe he has discovered a new gold mine. The problem is he might be dealing with a modern day country still trying to prove the theory alchemy. When they perfect the hypothesis, and train Roosevelt how to change led and iron to gold, his gold mine will be found!

      Cuba was a satellite state of the former Soviet Union (Russia) do you see any Russians in Cuba in the twenty-first century! Do you see Russia in any other island in the Caribbean, the other Caribbean leaders are not ignorant people they, they are smarter than Skerrit!

    • we are watching you
      April 23, 2018

      Their ultimate goal may be to construct a permanent navy base in Dominica at Portsmouth, a natural harbor.

    • viewsexpressed
      February 23, 2021

      Hugh, we strongly disagree with you because Russia under Putin is a one man Leader show and the Russian people are under psychological fear and worry for their rights and freedom in expressing their own thoughts and that of the people.
      The Chinese government is the worse in the world. The Rights of the Chinese people is brutal where they are arrested and locked up for months because they’re commenting and addressing on the Inhuman behaviour of many Chinese in particular the indigenous Wuhan people. This is very sad indeed and shameful. The Chinese people are locked 🔐🔒 in politically, religiously and independently.
      This so called Premier Chinese Leader is the master of it all. The Chinese people are imprisoned mentally and physically in their homes, villages and own country.
      The worship of God 🙏 and Religion is not allowed and therefore this brutal Chinese leadership and Government have hundreds of police and spies roaming all over China abusing the Rights of the Chinese people.

  7. bigger
    June 7, 2017

    President Trump said that Putin is a good leader so Skerrit should not deny that fact. Black people was not enslaved by China or Russia but those (our colonial masters) who sold our forefathers as cattle and we still believe they have our best interest at heart. WHEN WILL WE EVER LEARN. WHEN WILL WE EVER LEARN

    • Me
      June 8, 2017

      Russia did not need to pay for slaves, they had their own serfs, fellow Russians, for free.

  8. June 7, 2017

    NO! And NO COMMENT!

  9. Titiwi
    June 7, 2017

    Did Roosevelt Skerrit consult the leaders of Caricom before making his visit to Russia? What documents (read agreements) were signed. by Hon. Francine Baron with Sergey Lavrov, on behalf of Dominica when they met in Sochi last Nov? Is this another secret MOU, similar to the one that Roosevelt Skerrit unilaterally signed in Barbados with the Republic of China before he became Prime Minister?
    Has he gone overboard this time and assumed leadership of Caricom without the approval and consultation of its leaders. If not, I am sure their displeasure with him will only grow. If nothing else such behaviour proves that our country is far removed from being a true democracy.

    • Gary
      June 7, 2017

      Why do you make partisan politics rob you of the ability to think.Why The PM need to consult the leaders of Caricom before his visit to Russia, wow,. Lavrov said “last November Russia welcomed Foreign Affairs Minister, Francine Baron in Sochi for a CELAC (Community of Latin American and Caribbean States) meeting.” does such statement sound like Francine Baron had a private meeting with The Soviet foreign Mister, why do you make such nefarious assumption.Why use the word “unilaterally ” to describe the MOU The PM signed with China, are you suggesting that there should be another group or persons involved or partake in such singing. Why are you assuming that The PM has taken leadership of Caricom without the approval and consultation of its leaders, simply by suggesting Russia is a very promising Caribbean partner.

      • Gary
        June 7, 2017

        Again, when you make the assumption quote “If not, I am sure their displeasure with him will only grow”. where is the evidence to support such thing, you saying and believing such thing does not say it’s a fact, Why such habitual thinking on your part. Your assumption of nefarious behavior without facts and evidence does not in any way make our Country far removed from being a true democracy, utter nonsense.

      • Viewsexpressed
        February 23, 2021

        Well said Professor Francisco Telemaque. It’s always an honour to read your exceptionally intellectual professional messages. We appreciate it very much. Well researched, well structured, well designed and well accommodated.
        Thanks much for your thoughts and writings and observations of the truth and what happens out there in these brutal, immature, abominated, dehumanising of people in these countries around the world.
        I will certainly stay away from Putin, Iran, and the other vicious States, Dictators and abusive leaders around the world abusing their people and country. These leaders (Presidents, Premiers etc are excessively Brutal inhuman with Communistic system thoughts.

  10. Truth Be Told
    June 7, 2017

    Welcome the Russian mafia. After all, Venezuela’s wealth and influence is all dried up!

  11. Ny boss
    June 7, 2017

    Boy what a bunch of dum dom statement’s the biggest concern in u all mind is this ,u r worried u all wont get Visa,s to come to America lol lol stop writing dum

  12. Diamond
    June 7, 2017

    What do we as a people know of Russia? I read all the comments and one thing they have in common is that whatever the authors know of Russia is information put out by the US government. I am not qualified to say if this is a good move or not since I do not know Russia’s background. When Cuba was blacklisted we happily sent our students there…we didn’t see them as a threat so why are we now jumping to badmouth Russia? In case you didn’t know there are US doctors who studied in Cuba too.

    • Me
      June 8, 2017

      I am not aware of many Americans emigrating to Russia, on the contrary there are many Americans of Russian descent, who left their country for a better life in the United States of America.

  13. June 7, 2017

    Dominican described as Russia’s “very promising” Caribbean partner. WHATEVER! The key word is “PROMISING.” A promise is never secure. It’s like buying something on credit.

  14. Bird watcher
    June 7, 2017

    A house sparrow attempting to fly with eagles.The bald eagle will eventually eat the house sparrow. Will I agree with you Ralph Gonzales and the rest of the Caribbean leaders admire the sparrow’s testicular fortitude and bold moves to the extent that Ralph built his international airport and bought his ship to play his agricultural produce up north to Antigua and st kits the traditional places where Dominicans traded. We have tankers to carry oil and a third rate airport that floods each time we have a storm.what are we going to trade with Russia when we produce basically nothing for export . We are already a Chinese and Venezuelan dumping ground are we going to be a Russian dumping ground too. I would really like to know what was in those papers that Francine Baron signed on behalf of the government and people of Dominica.

  15. Mike
    June 6, 2017

    Skerrit praised the leadership of President Putin saying it is “more needed now”

    Does Skerrit know what he is saying? Does he have a real grasp of world issues?

  16. Dominicans should be asking, how come and why?

    We remember Cuba, and how the Russians dominated Cuba, and uphold communism, which eventually destroyed Cuba’s economy! Communism is dead in Russia, and the rest of the former soviet block which formed the former Soviet Union.

    All of those countries were more than promising partners with Russia; left behind, and in the twenty-first century are some of the poorest nations on the planet. In the heyday of communism, Russia brass feet was in many nations on the continent of Africa, all they offered was communism, the Africans who were as dumb as Skerrit eventually found out the Russians presence in their country produced nothing, and so the cut every connection with Russia. and that was way back in the 1970’s in their country.

    The Russians do not give assistance to any nation, and anybody who can say otherwise let me know! I think we need to think seriously of overthrowing Roosevelt in order to prevent our country from becoming…

    • Finally:

      I think we need to think seriously of overthrowing Roosevelt in order to prevent our country from becoming an autocracy, with under the dictator Roosevelt Skerrit, control by his boss Putin!

      • Wa Papa
        June 7, 2017

        And here goes a Jack….

    • Gary
      June 7, 2017

      Any fool can know but the the point is to understand.Why make statements that are not factual, example Russia does not give any assistance to any nation.When you read something, you must read to understand. What do you think with.Where do you get the authority, telling Dominicans what questions they should ask, how come and what. All of us are ignorant in some point in our lives, but for you, such thing does not exist, you know the answer for everything with your ego leading the way. If you knew the history of Cuba before and after the revolution you would not be writing such nonsense.When you say “we remember Cuba”, it just shows what you are chose to remember forgetting to look at the whole picture. I you think Roosevelt needs to be seriously overthrown, why don’t you leave the comfort of where you call home, come to Dominica and and lead the fight to remove Skerrit, Linton can use your knowledge and expertise in the fight to overthrow Skeritt.

    • Viewsexpressed
      February 23, 2021

      This is so true. And our people must recall the brutal wicked shameful Communist wicked leaders and Countries, for example: The biggest and worse to this day is Brutal inhuman Communist China, a brutal one government where religion is banned by and disrespectful by the brutal hands of the inhuman Communist Chinese. Shameful!

  17. truth
    June 6, 2017

    Ross university will soon be leaving,Take it from me , I work there , Undercover information

    • Gary
      June 7, 2017

      LOL, does this sound like Ross is leaving soon http://medical.rossu.edu/medical-school/lifeatross.cfm

    • Me
      June 8, 2017

      I believe you. The Chinese may acquire the facilities. It will be a good deal for Ross, which is a commercial enterprise after all.

  18. KaliBud
    June 6, 2017

    Boy Dominicans real delusional u know, with their little 200 people on one city block. We can’t even be a threat to Guadeloupe and allu talking bout US. The Pentagon have more people. So does all de football stadiums. Allu really think the country is known outside Laudat. Hahaha

  19. Real!!!
    June 6, 2017

    Skerrit is only concerned with Skerrit and to hell with happened to Dominicans and Dominica.
    This PM will keep sarcifice us for his survival.

  20. Real Possie man
    June 6, 2017

    I support PM on that again. Now I believe he will be getting my vote in the next election.

    • June 8, 2017

      If you have a TV follow up and educate yourself about Russia especially now that the 3 investigations agencies within the USA Government are investigating Russia probe in that Country much less little Dominica so update yourself because some Dominicans are blinded by the facts , they are not thinking of their children and the type of future they are leaving them, Skerrit children have their path outline for them outside of Dominica so don’t you have children or grandchildren wouldn’t you want what’s best for them too.

  21. done&done
    June 6, 2017

    Like Asaad of Syria, Mister is looking for some powerhouse to defend him and to keep him in power when the fire gets hot pan him boomsy.

  22. Ka pwen Kouwi
    June 6, 2017

    Nothing more than Skerritt, realizing the screws are tightening re, passport sales, especially our diplomatic passports to international crooks and criminals and the arrests of several of those with our diplomatic passports, all extremely wealthy people, is looking for ways out when push-comes-to-shove.

    The international community knows about Rudolph king in US jail, NG Lap Seng arrested in the US, Corallo arrested by Italian police, Madueke, former Nigerian Minister arrested in the UK, Monfared arrested by INTERPOL. Involvement in fraud, money-laundering, embezzlement of millions have been unearthed. Interestingly, they all possess our DIPLOMATIC passports. Nobody knows how much was paid, We know who hand delivered those diplomatic passports and even appointed those crooks as our diplomats overseas. Secret deals until those criminals are arrested Dominicans get to know. Whose Fools are we?

    http://rijock.blogspot.com/2017/06/take-look-inside-dominican-regimes.html?m=

    • KaliBud
      June 7, 2017

      Here u go quoting a self confessed money.launderer. he is a criminal

    • Gary
      June 7, 2017

      Lol, Pity your nonsense. Do you think that names handwritten on a piece of paper displayed on a blog is evidence of bribery. Do you think such evidence can hold up in Court.How can you authentic such thing, there is no letter head on the paper, wow, wallow in foolishness.

  23. Ideal
    June 6, 2017

    Well my P M, I would like to know if the other leaders of the CARICOM nations sent you to talk on their behalf. ” Dominica is Russia’s “very promising partner” in the Caribbean region.”. this is scary poor, little
    Dominica more crooks will be roaming our island. Skerrit will do anything to get money that includes selling Dominica to the highest bidder. I hope the US is keeping an eye on this development.

  24. d-a born
    June 6, 2017

    Bravo Mr. PM, that’s a good way to put D/ca in an even weirder situation in the international community, and why, just for some dollars?

    Looks like the pm doesn’t realize that he’s being used as a pawn in an even bigger game, and putting the country’s image and prospects, and also the opportunities for it’s people at risk.

  25. done&done
    June 6, 2017

    Don’t fool yourselves my people. The above photo you now see, is not that of the Last Super; But rather, it is that of the first “free lunch” with devastating consequences. Pray for your Island Dominica. We have tried everything else to fix Dominica; Now, let’s give prayer a chance. Prayer changes things. Say Amen somebody!

    • Zig zag zabT
      June 7, 2017

      Pray for yourself before praying for Dominica because you need a little common sense to contribute to a discussion about foreign affairs & Dominica’s relationship with other countries.

      • concern citizen
        June 7, 2017

        The man is right about his comments, U should now begin to pray, cause what is to come is worst than what is here
        That monster U all put there will fix all u sooner or later, just hang on a bit and U will see!

    • June 7, 2017

      AMEN!

    • Gary
      June 7, 2017

      Do you know how arrogant you sound by saying “Don’t fool yourselves my people” where do you get the authority to say such nonsense to your fellow Dominicans. What you have expressed in this comment is an opinion, based on what you believe that’s all, it does not say you are correct. I would like you to explain what will be the devastating consequences, until them such statement is an silly imagination. Do you really think that we have tried everything else to fix Dominica, come on, many things have been tried, but not everything, there is a difference. Why are you asking your fellow Dominicans to pray for what “you think” is best for them, isn’t that absurd.

  26. Annonymous
    June 6, 2017

    Make an alliance with New Zealand! They speak English, have the largest boiling lake, volcanoes, earthquakes and almost no crime, ranked very high in transparent government and low corruption.

    • Dr. Skerritt, the Clown of Russia
      June 6, 2017

      They are also an avid member of the surveillance 5 eyes gang of the UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and the US. They spy on each other’s citizens for commercial, criminal and political gain and share the information so that none of them break internal laws. Worked in NZ as a lawyer a few years ago. Corruption and deep-seated racism is well-hidden, but the worst I have ever encountered. It goes from the very top down.

      Ask any New Zealander you meet about the ‘tall poppies’ syndrome which is taught from infant school.

      Incidentally, every single person, or country I know that has entered into any relations with Russians, especially at the political level, has lived (some) to regret it.

      Skerrit is a child way out of his depth.

    • Gary
      June 7, 2017

      Countries do not make alliances based on the foolishness you are suggesting with your sarcasm, pity your foolishness.

  27. done&done
    June 6, 2017

    Alas papa, we are witnessing right before our very eyes and in real time, that our beloved Dominica is in a terrible Free Fall. I rebuke the powers of darkness, I rebuke the servants of darkness and evil workers. I pray God’s hand upon these wicked men and women, who defies the order of our Democratic system; and I pray that their plans be made a confusion as did the plan of the Tower Babel. Oh Lord, hear my prayer as usual and make these evil individuals a laughing stock. I pray for my Country men and women, that you would grant mercy and forgiveness upon us all; and return us unto yourself. Cover our Children and grand-children from every evil works of satan and his worshipers; Some of whom are “leaders” on the Land which you have blessed. I believe you will do a great work in Dominica. Many ministers and pastors have left this Island in search of greener pastures; As a result of this spiritual gap, the enemy has come in and have sown bad seeds in the field. Thank you Jesus, Amen

    • Gary
      June 7, 2017

      Why all this religious rhetoric and superstition. Who is the “we” in your statement, saying “we are witnessing right before our very eyes and in real time, that our beloved Dominica is in a terrible Free Fall” such thing is from your imagination, Dominicans are not witnessing any such foolishness in real time. There were Governments before the DLP who believed the same thing The PM attributed. You are making a meaning of something you do not understand. What you don’t understand you have worshiped as fear, very sad. You need to free your mind from the confines of religion, superstition and dogmatism.

    • concern citizen
      June 7, 2017

      Amen! I support what U said very very much, but sad to say our Evangelist and our pastors has compromise their faith for a DIPLOMATIC PASS PORT what a seen en!

    • June 7, 2017

      We don’t need to see you PRAy on DNO hypocrite looks like is d only time you workers pray

      • done&done
        June 8, 2017

        Did you see me pray? :lol: :lol: :lol: Don’t be confuse with the English; even-though it’s not your mother tongue.

  28. EnfantDiable
    June 6, 2017

    Does Russia have fully staffed Embassies in Jamaica and Guyana?

  29. block 44
    June 6, 2017

    this is going to create more questions from us immigration when traveling from dominica.

    • d-a born
      June 6, 2017

      They’re already asking a lot of questions. I know someone that recently got interrogated by US immigration for seemingly no apparent reason.

    • Zig zog zabat
      June 7, 2017

      Have yr business straight and no problems will arise with US immigration. Stop trying to scare people.

  30. My little take
    June 6, 2017

    HORN INTRO
    VERSE 1
    When you were a baby
    Your mama told you not to play with fire eh eh

    CHORUS 1
    Fire will burn you, and you want to know
    What would really be desire
    Fire will burn you, and you realize
    You don’t have to play with fire. Skerrit is playing with fire and Dominica will pay!$

    • Gary
      June 7, 2017

      The poem you are alluding to is geared towards a baby.Babies do not have knowledge and understanding regarding fire. When the baby grows up to be an adult such instruction is irreverent.The PM is not a baby. Why is it wrong to forge friendship with Russia when many Countries have done so, haven’t Governments before The DLP forged friendship with Russia, why are you alluding to such nonsense.

  31. done&done
    June 6, 2017

    Russia will buy our Banana, and our women will teach the White Russian women how to peel it. Trade agreement.

    • JESUS CHILD
      June 6, 2017

      lol humorous.

    • Let The Truth Be Known - Original
      June 6, 2017

      You do not have to be insulting. First find out if there are blacks residing in Russia. The Russian women may already know how to peel the banana. Those countries as Russia would have green and ripe imported bananas.
      Furthermore, with TV and Internet, the Ads will show them how to peel and eat them.
      Bananas do not grow in Canada. In Toronto, I bought an amount of ripe bananas at a grocery store. This evening I returned to the store for other items and noticed there were many ripe bananas which are reduced. Too bad I have enough. I would have bought some more. I love eating ripe bananas; one a day. :)

      • Anomymous
        June 7, 2017

        Never too late Truth, just remove the cobwebs and camphor balls.

    • Gary
      June 7, 2017

      Why display such ignorance with your sarcasm.

      • Anonymous
        June 8, 2017

        Why be so miserable Gary? Every time I read you it appears you have a grudge against the world. Cheer up man, one day we all have to go, you included. I

  32. I Trembling Boy
    June 6, 2017

    As we speak Russia is under US sanction placed on them in December 2016, by President Obama. As we speak Trump is under serious scrutiny and may well have to pay a serious political price for his alleged alignment with Russia. FBI is investigating the Trump administration for just about everything that has to do with Russia and come Thursday former FBI Mr. Comely is expected to give public testimony against Trump, which many believe will expose many things. It is against this background Mr. Skerrit was tricked by the Russians and only God knows what documents he signed with Russia to the point that Russia’s foreign minister, who by the way is very much involved in the ongoing investigation, calls Dominica their perfect partner. Is this partner in crime? Skerrit boy, Russia today is like the Egypt of Bible days and I say, curse is the nation that turns to Russia for help! You keep putting Dominica in deep deep kaka

    • Gary
      June 7, 2017

      Stop watching CNN.The comments you have made is not based on someone who is informed.

  33. Kevin Augustine Peters
    June 6, 2017

    We are so… now since this is being done. Why do Dominica and all the Caribbean islands have to slut themselves to other countries. We are able to take care of ourselves by you and everybody else are lazy and refuse to work,refuse to commit to the struggle and invent and improve ourselves on our own.
    In the next 50 yrs Dominica will not be our own but be ruled by China,Russia etc and we will be the minority. I HATE YOU AND I HATE THESE PEOPLE WHO LIVE HERE. NO BRAINS NO KNOWLEDGE. JUST SHEEP

    • KiD ON THE BLOCK
      June 6, 2017

      Stop insulting our intelligence, your damn fool. Dominicans are smart people

      • The Darkness
        June 6, 2017

        Kevin is right though… And therefore your intelligence… IS VERY LIMITED.

        Look at the even bigger picture and not the small 1 painted by the idiots who lead… be it in big or small businesses, government or opposition… heck even parties who are not in any seats…

        If Dominican’s were smart, they would have figured that “fast life” is not a real life to live.

        WORK for what you want, don’t just be satisfied with crumbs… get the sandwhich !!

      • JESUS CHILD
        June 6, 2017

        ignorance is how i describe dominicans, they dont read and gossip to much…. the guy is right idot

    • Let The Truth Be Known - Original
      June 6, 2017

      Why do you hate them? They have done nothing wrong to you. Hate means it is lodged in your heart and that you have made yourself an enemy of those who are not your enemy.
      Everyone has a certain degree of intelligence. You have placed yourself above every Dominican. This is pride and exultation, placing oneself on a greater and higher pedestal than others. You should know, “Pride comes before the fall.”
      Don’t you dare state that they have no brains, no knowledge and are just sheep. I recognize that sheep appear docile. This does not mean quiet, silence and resignation.
      Advice and suggestions are needed. Not insults. What you should do is to offer advice to especially the youths to attend school, be interested in schooling, be diligent in school and graduate that they will be able to obtain a good paying job and take their rightful place in the Dominican society. In future, those who wish could become politicians and be involved in the country’s affairs.

  34. What is going on
    June 6, 2017

    I would love to know what benefits can be derived from bilateral trade agreement with Russia

    • done&done
      June 6, 2017

      More money for de MINI-STAR pocket; Can’t you see? This place had been put up for sale a long time ago under Skearat. Like papa and baby duck, he too can escape into exile and live mules to themselves.

    • Man bites Dogs
      June 6, 2017

      What is going on,above comments what have America given to you? America have stopped your bananas America would not let your storf in to the US because small islands like the carriddean would have taken their jobs away why don’t you people wake up and smell the coffee, start helping your selfs,do things and not totally reliable on the Americans , United Kingdom, or the Europeans it’s time to move on after 200 years for God sake people the white man have brainwash you guys for so long with stupid realijons that is why they have the money and poor black people have none, please do not get me wrong i am not blaming the white man, because we black people are just as bad too our own people’s as well.

  35. June 6, 2017

    Very good move Skerrit. We have a long way to go but your strategies prove that you are a forward-thinker. No wonder the rest of the regional leaders, though older, look to you for guidance and tactics!

    • June 7, 2017

      I KNOW this is sarcasm. You cyan be serious, Jerry.

  36. June 6, 2017

    Spot on.

  37. Will
    June 6, 2017

    The level of ignorance by Dominicans is unbelievable. Like what yall learnt in History class and social studies? I may not agree with some things p.m say and do but strengthening relations with against a common threat (the u.s) is not something I view to be a bad move. Evevery one seem to be afraid of the u.s so I wonder who is the true dictatorship? Why is the u.s casting shadowy eyes on communist countries that are totally and completely self sustainable and do not need the u.s for anything? Is it because they do not also fear the u.s and when a country does not fear you, you are vulnerable? I admire the testicular fortitude which skerrit is proving to have. He is diplomatic as well as strategic and clearly understands what it takes to secure our well being in the Caribbean. While we there hating and arguing things we know very little of, the rest of the Caribbean is admiring the strength of our p.m and follow his bold moves soon after. But we only read dno news…hm

    • Dorival John
      June 6, 2017

      YOu talking hogwash….nobody is afraid of the US but we cannot bite the hand that feeds us.

      How many Dominicans are in the US? How many Dominicans sending money every month to their relatives back in Dominica from the US?

      Every month, scores of Dominicans migrating to the US and many more dying to go. The PM’s children were born in the US. The PM goes to the US for medical check ups.
      And you calling the US a common threat?

      I believe it is your level of ignorance that is unbelievable.

      • Let The Truth Be Known - Original
        June 6, 2017

        What is your problem? Has any Dominican in the US discussed with you that they send money or not to Dominica? You take it upon yourself to make this ignorant comment. You have the nerve to call another ignorant?
        So what if many go to the US? This has been done for years and will be the same in the future and to other countries. People migrate for personal reasons.
        I do not see why you have to blame the PM for his children being born in the US. From what I heard his wife resided in the US and is an American citizen. Therefore, they have every reason that their children are American-born.
        There are some D/cans and others from other countries who go to the progressive countries to have their baby so that their children will be nationals of that country.
        Keep in mind you have your opinion. Others have theirs. Allow them their right to comment as they do to you.

      • Dorival, most Dominicans are idiots you know!

        The Russians are now making an idiot out of Roosevelt, our people do not know that. Years ago the Russians were all over the continent of Africa, promoting communism. Thousands of Africans were invited to study in Russia.

        When they got there, they found that where they reside were in sort of isolation, from the Russians; they found out the Russians were discriminating against them. Let it be known that Russians do not like Black people, I do not even know how my younger daughter manage to be married to one of them!

        Years ago a Russian official commented that there are too many Black people working on Television in America, anchoring and reading the news; he said they should not be on Television because that is something only white people should do!

    • Dominican
      June 6, 2017

      Why is the US our enemy? What threat are we to them? Skerrit has no idea what it is needed to secure our well being as our economy is in ruins under his leadership. We are one of the worst performing countries in the Caribbean particularly in the OECS. Skerrit has no idea what he is doing and is just a man desperate to hold on to power. Birds of a feather flock together. Dictators always work together due to their common interests: Power and wealth.

    • done&done
      June 6, 2017

      @ “Will” You are as a “Will barrow” being pushed by Skearat which ever way he chooses. Stop monkeying around us people.

    • concern citizen
      June 7, 2017

      Dear Will, the rest of the Caribbean will LAUGH at us all for our stupidity, and for being the poorest in the western hemisphere after Haiti, and soon we will over take Haiti in poverty
      SKERRIT is securing him self why U think he send his wife to (Acusha ) in America I mean give birth ?

  38. June 6, 2017

    America has two borders one is Canada, the other is the Caribbean , the chines know it, and Russia do also, when skerro cusie up with the Russians, and china , America gonna look at us like they did the Cubans, the communist country need easy access to America via the Caribbean back door, they are a patient people and very methodical, it may take a few years but they are a patient people, America is gonna look at us under the microscope, remember what happen in Grenada ? Reagan invaded Grenada under the pretense of saving the American students , we have Ross University that’s gonna be there reason for military action in D,A we need international commerce , but we need to tread gently, and be very smart about the way we go about it, so I say to skerro tread gently. Putin is still a K.J.B. agent.

    • Anomymous
      June 7, 2017

      You forget gabwit U.S.A. have also a border, a very close one with Russia, in Alaska, which at one time was part of Russia, till America bought it from them.

    • KaliBud
      June 7, 2017

      America has no border with the Caribbean. We are all.separated by sea. They have borders with Canada and Mexico. And as anonymous said, they already close. Siberia is “walking distance” from the US.

  39. done&done
    June 6, 2017

    I for you Linton, but i must say that your chances are getting slimmer by the minute. Millions of RUBLES (Russian Currency) will start pouring in for Scarerat’s campaign, which will be more that enough to cover the entire Island in RED. :lol: :lol:

    • Anomymous
      June 7, 2017

      Idiot, is not rubles Skerrit wants but U.S.$ and that is what the Russian mafia plan to wash a and stash here.

  40. done&done
    June 6, 2017

    What type of contract (s) are these….. signing?

    • Africo
      June 7, 2017

      Contract for funds to begin the construction of the Woodford Hill International Airport before 2019. Jump high jump low, we got our Windsor Park Stadium, State College, reconstructed Le Blanc and Liverpool highways, National Hospital begun and International Airport to come… Haiee chien may di dent li blanc..!

      • Dominican
        June 8, 2017

        Jump high, jump low, we have an underfunded waste disposal service too and a very unhygienic and smelly capital city Roseau with people living in hovels in backyards, out of sight. with no connection to the sewage system Take care of the basics first before you build a stadium that is seriously underutilized and can not pay for it self.

  41. done&done
    June 6, 2017

    Skerat cannot pull back. Once you go North you’re stuck. Only UWP could bring us back. :twisted:

  42. June 6, 2017

    Why don’t he cozy up with the U.S. where his kids were born ? rather than Russia , the chines, the Hatiens are here now we got the Russians ,Skerro is selling D.A. to the higthest bidder, wake up Dominican.

  43. done&done
    June 6, 2017

    Russia wants to be within close proximity to the US on all sides. Fidel Castro had stashes of Russian missiles in Cuba ready to hit Florida. World War III is boiling slowly.

    • analy thomas
      June 6, 2017

      I do not usually get involved in political business but since this may be a sign of terror to come, I want you to research Theodore Roosevelt’s ‘Big Stick Diplomacy’. Of course he is dead but this is the very corollary that the U.S is based upon. This is how the panama canal was built when panama fought their way to independence from Colombia. This happened after the Spanish American war when the USS Maine was sunken by accidental explosion off the harbor of Havana, Cuba. This ship was sent to protect american interests in Cuba. America broke into war with Spain and won Cuba, Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines.
      This Diplomacy was what forced Germany out in 1902 when Venezuela could not repay their debts and Germany began building naval bases in Brazil. It basically states that other super powers must not interfere with the west. The U.S also vowed to be the international Police and that it has the power to, and vowed to protect any country in the Americas to solve disputes.

      • analy thomas
        June 6, 2017

        I leave you with this!
        Pray for each other and world peace. It is not WWlll that should be scary. It is the invasion of these demonic beings which will seek to destroy humanity. Scientists have found evidence of biblical giants and the offspring of the Fallen angels who gave up their place to reproduce here on earth.
        Call me crazy, call me stupid but time will prove what i have just said.
        Research people instead of wasting time on useless programs and entertainment. This is your life, duty and responsibility.
        these movies which we watch are not just aliens, but an introduction to demonic invasion.
        before you respond think!
        remember we will all be held accountable for what we say. Out tongue is powerful.
        May God’s name be praised.

  44. Mike
    June 6, 2017

    Rosie sure likes hangin with communist dictators; does he ever hang with Democratically elected leaders ? Mirror image ?

  45. Anansi
    June 6, 2017

    Now a couple questions have been circling around social media. Questions like, Is Skerrit under some sort of scrutiny by US authorities, and if so, when last has he travelled to the US? Whether these are rumor or otherwise, Skerrit is surely firming up relations with countries the US casts a suspicious eye towards. May the fabmaraj doctor not forget that were it not for the good graces of the US, Portsmouth would be a swamp town because of no Ross University.

    • Emile Dominique
      June 6, 2017

      The government would be making a huge mistake in sleeping with Americas biggest enemy. See how America destabilize Venezuela. They were in Afganstan …..trouble. They were in Grenada they did nothing good, in Cuba did nothing good the just left.
      Russia wants to compete with America and to use Dominica as the spearhead to expand their influence.
      Then America will use the Monroe Doctrine, its influence in the OAS and NATO to punish us . Our nationals in the USA will suffer and Dominica will get black listed. They will stop issuing visas to us. The little “investment” like the Medical schools will disappear and money transfer,the America Dollar will not be legal tender, imports and other transactions will suffer. Correspondent banking will suffer. Skeritt has no idea how vendictive America can be. And how quickly Russia will abandon “friends”. Remember “weapon of mass distruction” in Iracq. There is more to gain by cultivating closer relations with the USA, only trouble from…

      • Emil, Dominica will forever be on the wrong side of history! Roosevelt Skerrit is not a very intelligent person you know, everybody have him wrapped around their small finger, they wipe their feet in his face, and while pretends to Dominicans that he is some sort of big important prime minister.

        An example of how stupid is Roosevelt Skerrit; is the way Ralph Gonzalez of St. Vincent made a jackass out of him when he ensured that Roosevelt Skerrit did not build an International Airport in our country!

        Roosevelt Skerrit brought Ralph Gonzalez to Dominica to dictate to our people that we do not need an International Airport, all that is needed is the refurbishing of Melville Hall Terminal, and install landing lights, and we will be on par as the rest of the world. With that advise our ignorant people voted Skerrit because “we doh want it!”

        Meanwhile Ralph Gonzalez was in the process of building St. Vincent Argyle International, now in operation accommodating International…

      • Finally:

        Meanwhile Ralph Gonzalez was in the process of building St. Vincent Argyle International, now in operation accommodating International flights. The irony is Ralph throws it in Roosevelt face “Dominica is the only independent island in the Caribbean without an International Airport.”

        And summarized his comments be saying “I wish Prime Minister Skerrit will attend the inauguration of St. Vincent Argyle International Airport. Russia does not aid any nation in development. Right now Putin plan is to destroy the worlds democratic system of government.

        We remember what the did in Afghanistan, they used Tanks to murder people, by simply driving their Tanks over men women and children, by the time the left Afghanistan their more Amputees there than any place, after a war, they left millions of explosive in buried mine-fields.

        A Fool Rush In Where Angeles Fear To Thread!

      • UK Dominican
        June 7, 2017

        Just to remind you Emile, Russia (in the form of the Soviet Union was also involved in Afghanistan but withdrew after heavy losses. Seems some people never learn from history. The British in colonial days got their ar–s whipped too in that God forsaken country, the Khyber Pass being infamous.

      • Emile Dominique
        June 7, 2017

        Francisco, Skeritt problem is that he is too trusting, that mean he has a honest disposition. His youthful experience does not help his wisdom. He is yet to learn what power politics is. Just look at how he embrace Golzalez. St Lucia is always afraid of Dominica and always trying to compete. Putin is the child of communist USSR. His whole approach is that of a KGB chief. He is not a loud mouth like Trump so no one knows whats on his mind. He is cunning and sly a good con man. He must have studied Skeritt and decided that he found a good fall guy. Putin is now back in Cuba. His aim is to win the confidence of the Caribbean and Latin America and diminish that of the US.While he poses as an enemy of USA he accepted US business and investment and the USA accepted Russian investment. Putin is all for Russian greatness and international influence.
        Their challenges are in national security as we saw in Fidel Castro’s Cuba, and Dominica will become a pawn and face USA wrath and vent.

      • “Skerrit problem is that he is too trusting, that mean he has a honest disposition.”(Emil).

        Emil, don’t take this personal, but again I do not agree with that. Roosevelt Skerrit is not intelligent as one may think; if it took intelligence, and academic education qualification to become Prime Minister of Dominica, Roosevelt Skerrit would not be prime minister!

        Trusting, Roosevelt is not a trusting person, the man is conceited; and self-centered; and cannot even think cognitively. How can one be the prime minister of a country, and he allows an outsider to dictate to him what is good, and what is not good for your country?

        Let’s face it, Skerrit traveled, and saw the Caribbean prior to seeing the world, couldn’t he simply think that Dominica deserves the best as he saw on the other islands. Emil, that Skerrit was in Las Vegas, a few years ago, he returned to Dominica and said Dominican do not need anything as Vegas has to attract tourist.

        Only a fool would say that:…

      • What Roosevelt do not understand is that tends of millions of people visits Las Vegas each and every year from all over the world. More tourists are found, in a single casino in Las Vegas, at any one time, day or night, than what visits Dominica in a entire season.

        Yet this man as an idiot said Dominica don’t need what Vegas has to attract tourist, that is stupid!

        There are very few industries in Las Vegas, it is traditionally a terrorist oriented state founded on gambling casinos, and is to date the fastest growing, and expanding residential state in the country, where home owners do not pay property tax when their house mortgage are paid off,or the house is bought and paid for!

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