Israel’s new ambassador to Dominica presents credentials

Israel's ambassador (right) and President of Dominica

H.E. Moshe Sermoneta is Israel’s new Ambassador to Dominica. The Ambassador presented his letters of credentials to Dominica’s head of state H.E. Dr Nicholas Liverpool on Wednesday.

“Throughout the years, Dominica and Israel have maintained friendly relations that were reflected principally in Israel’s commitment to the development of Dominica. This was done through technical assistance extended either directly by the Centre of International Cooperation of the Israeli Foreign Ministry or in cooperation with CARICOM and the OAS’s Young Americas Youth Business Trust (YABT),” President of Dominica H.E. Dr Nicholas Liverpool said in welcoming the new ambassador to Dominica

“As recently was last month, for example, Israeli experts participated in a YABT Rural Tourism Business Lab that took place here in Dominica. In the same vein, we are now coordinating a visit of an agricultural expert to the country with a view to expanding our development assistance activity on the ground in accordance with the priorities of the Government of Dominica.”

He is confident that there will be continued cordial relations between Dominica and Israel.

“I have no doubt that you will continue the work of your predecessors in strengthening the bonds of friendship and cooperation which already exist between our two countries and will explore new and better means to improve and deepen bilateral cooperation as we strive for the development of our people,” he said.

The President continued, “Dominica has not been able to take full advantage of the numerous training courses offered by your country because of the high cost of air travel. It is Dominica’s wish to discuss with your country the possibility of fully funding a few of the courses, in order to encourage broader participation, and also to explore opportunities in areas such as energy, food security, health and education, which could form part of a technical cooperation agreement between our two countries. Our cooperation with your country in the regional and international arena can be counted upon and we look forward to providing continued support for the candidacy of the State of Israel on various international bodies in appropriate circumstances.”

The Israeli Ambassador also met with Hon Acting Prime Minister Rayburn Blackmoore

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36 Comments

  1. modernized
    August 16, 2011

    some of you are starting to sound just like Hitler it’s the same kind of hatred he had which led him to start killing of the Jews if people would just stop judging people based on their culture , religion and sexuality the world would not be in so much chaos the Jews have been through a lot and they are some of the nicest people you would meet especially the ones in Europe where they are even more racist against jews than blacks . People need to open their eyes to what is going on the world and Dominicans are some of the most racist , sexist , hypocrite people i have ever come across in my life learn your facts then come and talk .

    • Laughable
      August 16, 2011

      You can Fool some of the People some of the Time But not all of the people all of the Time.

      On the contrary, it’s you who are racist, sexist, hypocrite and a Nazis. Turn from your dirty evil ways and repent you son of satan and leave Dominicans alone. We don’t want you or your lies!!

  2. dominican abroad
    August 14, 2011

    WHAT DO WE NEED THE ZIONIS STATE FOR? THEY ARE SUPPORTED BY WASHINGTON MY TAX MONEY SUPPORT THE STATE OF ESRIAL WASSHINGTON GIVE THE MOST FORIENG AID TO THE ZIONIST STATE, THE GAVE THEM NUCLEAR BOMB, OH YES THEY HAVE IT” WHAT DO WE STAND TO GAIN FROM THEM , WE NEED TO ALLIEGNED OURSELF WITH THE UNITED .WHAT EVER HAPPENDED TO THE CARIBEAN BASIN INITIATIVE [CBI] AFTER THE GRENADA ISEUE NONE OF OUR POLITICIANS HAVE THE BALLS TO BRING IT UP, WE ARE PART OF THE AMERICAS YET AFGANISTAN PARKISTAN ALL THE STANS ARE STANDING WITH OPEN HANDS LIKE PROFESSIONAL BEGGERS, WHILE THE POOR CARIBEAN ISLAND LAG HEALTH CARE , ROADS FOR THE INFRACSTUCTORE CLEAN DRINKING WATER EXTRA DO WE NEED AN OTHER GRENADA TO GET SOME ATTENTION FROM OBAMA, WHAT EVER HAPPEND TO THE MONRO DOCTRINE.

  3. dominican abroad
    August 14, 2011

    ESRAEL SUPPORTED THE WHITE SOUTH AFRICAN GOVERNMENT DURING THE STATE OF APARTIED, THEY SOLD THEM GUNS TEAR GAS PEPPER SPRAY BULL WIPES AND ALL KIND OF KILLING DEVIVES TO KILL BLACK PEOPLE DURING THAT PERIOD,, THANKS TO RANDAL ROBINSON AN AFRICAN AMERICAN WHO EXPOSED THEM ,THEY DONT GIVE A DAME ABOUT BLACK PEOPLE, THERE ARE A FEW WHO MATCH AND PROEST DURING THE CIVIL RIGTH ERROW , AND I SAY THANK YOU BUT THATS IN THE MINIORITY, HOWE COULD YOU PROCLAIM BE THE CHOSEN ONE OF GODS CHILDREN ?LOOK HOW THEY TREAT THE PALISTINIANS, THE RUN WASHINGTON, AND EVERY THING ELS DOMINICA IS GONNA BE SOLD TO THE CHINES , THE JEWS, AND THE MEXICANS , NOW THE MEXICANS ARE DROPPING BABIEAS LIKE RABBITS, NOW IN DOMINICA TOGEHTRER WITH THE CHINES THAT IS A BAD COMBINATION THEY BOTH REPRODUCE LIKE RABBITS SO SOON WE WILL BE SPEAKING SPANISH , AND MANDARINE. NO MORE PATIOS OR ENGLISH.

    • Out Spoken
      August 15, 2011

      This is very much true. And it’s a disgrace that so many bible reading black people buy into their BS and foolishly support these zionists as if they are the true people of God. They are not, in fact they are worst than the Nazis. They despise black people and as you say they were upholders of the repressive white apartheid systems so that they could maintain their stranglehold on the diamond industry as they still do today.

      They need to know that not all of us are blind to their ways and they will never ultimately succeed because they are imposters and God is in control and only blesses the righteous.

      Black people need to check deeply into the whole history concerning these people and they will find out the truth instead of reading their bibles with rose tinted glasses.

  4. The All Seeing Eye
    August 13, 2011

    Well I hope Skerrit and his boys are smart and know their history and are carefull enough to walk with a second pair of eyes at the back of their heads and another set that can see around corners because these zionist are the the devil incarnate, insidious and cold as snakes that is why when you check their history wherever they go they end up causing strife because they care about themselves only and when anyone objects or when they are turned upon they start crying victim-hood or anti semitism.

    They have infiltrated all the higher echelons of power, society, media and flow of money so that they can control.

    The UN is their headquarters and Henry Kissinger Commander in Chief (an avowed zionist). They recognise that they do not have the control that they would like in the Caribbean that is why they are popping out of every worm hole in this region. It’s part of their global strategy which only those willing enough to take note of and investigate will be able to see through the mist,

    They propagate the filthiest of lies that they are Gods chosen. They are not. You, me and even the worst of us have more kinship to God than they do.

    They have the true children of Israel bound and gaged in the same way they had Christ bound and silenced and use every possible device to conceal or off-load their guilt.

    We are all their victims in particular Africa. They have the utmost contempt for black people even if they are benefitting from black involvement. It will be a most sorrowful day if our leaders allow themselves and ultimately us the people to be reliant on them for our existence as their basic tenet is for us not to exist.

    An before poo-pooing or quoting the bible go and read it properly, all the answers and prophecies are there when you remove the rose tinted spectacles of misguided handed down traditions.

    Peace,

  5. Cassandra
    August 12, 2011

    Since we have woken up to the fact that our vote at the U.N. is a “merchantable commodity” we offer it to anyone, who gives us goodies and/or money in return. The President’s welcoming remarks made it clear that, at least, he expects Israel to fund some overseas invitations. Wonder, who will be first in line for an all-expense paid trip to the Holy Land in the guise of a study trip or diplomatic visit!

  6. ineedfree
    August 12, 2011

    THEIR ORIGINAL PLAN WAS TO LOCATE IN KENYA AFTER WW2.

    FORTUNATELY FOR THE AFRICANS, IT WAS DURING THE TIME WHEN AFRICANS WERE AGITATING FOR INDEPENDENCE FROM EUROPE. OTHERWISE WE WOULD HAVE BEEN UP FOR ANOTHER APATHEID SYSTEM IN THE HOMELAND.

    EUROPEAN JEWS MUST BE EXPOSED FOR WHAT THEY ARE.

    GIVE THEM THE LEWAY THEY WILL WANT TO CLAIM THE RASTAFARI TRADITION TOO. AS A MATTER OF FACT SOME OF THEM ARE ALREADY ALIGNING THEMSELVES. SIMPLY BECAUSE THEY HAVE ACCESS TO KNOWLEDGE THAT MANY PEOPLE DONT PUT IMPORTANCE TO.

    “DONT ASK ME WHY”

    • Reality Check
      August 12, 2011

      Absolutely! It seems that the whole world is scared of speaking out against these evil imposters who love to label any opposition to their behaviour as anti semitism when they are out and out wrong.

      Dominica should be very weary of their real motives.

  7. warma
    August 12, 2011

    I think some folks misconstrued the basis of my original post; somehow some have gathered that my post was a critique of Jews and/or the state of Israel as a whole. Far from it.

    I totally support the state of Israel; I do n ot however, support of some of their political and militaristic policies vis-a-vis the Palestinians. As someone whose forefathers were victims of the slave trade and all the systemic ills that resulted there-from, I certainly empathize with the Jews. However, let’s face it, some of their policies are downright wrong, bordering on criminal, in their dealings with the Palestinians. Some may argue that the Palestinians look for it, that some of the things they do – like Hamas’ call for the destruction of and eradication of the Jews – amounts to self-inflicted wounds, and I would agree, but that doesn’t mean you should treat all of them the same. Yes it may be difficult to determine friend from foe, but when you start off from a position that all are foes, what you sow is what you reap. I will never agree with Hamas’ current political objectives; their humanitarian objectives on the other hand, appears worthy of support.

    Someone here named Chakademus said earlier –“Palestine as a state? Are you serious? There was never ever in history a state called Palestine. Actually the land that such a state would be based on is historically the country of Israel which has a solid historical record going back thousands of years. Any palestinian state would be a brand new invention, a transfer of historical rights from the Jews to the arabs.”– Sir/Maam, you do not know history. There has never been a country of Israel; the region has always been known and called PALESTINE. Learn history. The state of Israel was CREATED in May 1948, when Zionists led by David Ben Gurion, whose name is that of Israel’s main International Airport, demanded a homeland from the Allies after World War 2. The Allies thru the United Nations, wanting to get rid of their “Jewish problem” agreed to set up Israel in what was then the British Mandate for Palestine. Learn history before you have to put your foot in your mouth. I have seen documentaries on the creation of the state of Israel. I know what I am talking about. What I have a problem with is the Israeli’s doing to the Palestinians what others have done to them; that is what I have a problem with.

    Insofar as this diplomatic outreach is concerned, I have no problem with it either; it probably enures to our benefit developmentally than the other way around, but I will contend that anyone not seeing the global political brinkmanship between these middle east players inherent in this move, is walking around with blinders over their eyes.

  8. ineedfree
    August 12, 2011

    MAKE A DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE AUTHENTIC AND THE DUPLICATE.

    DO YOUR OWN RESEARSH ON THE PROMISE AND GUIDANCE OF THE ALMIGHTY.

    HE ALSO WARNED THAT THE CARELESS ETHIOPIANS WILL FALL

  9. ineedfree
    August 12, 2011

    ACCORDING TO BLESSINGS, “TIME IS THE REVEALER, THE PROCESSOR AND THE HEALER.

    WE ARE GOING TO MAKE THOSE FALSE JEWS ADMIT THAT THEY ARE THE SYNAGOGUES OF SATANS FOR TRYING TO MAKE THE WORLD BELIEVE THAT THEY ARE THE CHOSEN.

    THE ORIGINAL JEWS HAVE NOTHING TO DO WITH THOSE JEWISH CONVERTS.

    AS USUAL, THEY HAVE HYJACKED THE HOUSE OF THE LORD AND POSE TO BE WHAT THEY ARE NOT.

    LET US CONVERT THEM TO THE RIGHT. TELL THEM WE HOPE THEY DONT THROW US OUT OF OUR RIVERS AND HOMES NOW THAT THEY ARE HERE; THE SAME WAY THEY TREAT THE PALESTINIANS.

    REMEMBER WE CANT HATE THEM LIKE THE MUSLIMS, WE ARE LOOKING TO SEE WHEN THEY WILL CONCEDE TO THE TRUTH.

    THEY HAVE EVEN STOOD IN THE WAY OF THE FORMER SLAVES AND RECEIVED OUR REPARATIONS…BILLIONS ANNUALLY.

    THEY REFUSE TO ENTERTAIN THE THOUGHT OF AFRICANS BEING REPAID FOR 500 YEARS OF FREE LABOUR; THE MOST ATROCIOUS IN RECORDED HISTORY.
    THEY KNOW ALL THE DIPLOMATIC ROPES TO WIND THEIR WAY HEADING MOST FINANCIAL AND POLITICAL INSTITUTIONS IN THE INTERNATIONAL ARENA.

    THEY ARE JUST A SET OF NAUGHTY PEOPLE

    • WIde Awake
      August 12, 2011

      Thank you! The truth often hurts but it also needs to be told.

  10. Empress 2
    August 12, 2011

    As a concern dominican i must say we need to read and gain understanding before we talk.Having Isreal ambassador do not anything to do with palestinians.Dominica is more in need of help from Isreal than they need from us.Isreal has the most intelligent army in the world, and when comes for medicine they are leading that also.Stop being ignorant and think outside the box.If it was an american ambassador or embassy all you would be jumping.Give thanks to God for other countries starts reconizing our counrty. all you want development but refuse it when it comes. wake up we all believe in our Lord JESUS AND jEHOVAH. but refuse his world he clearly said he will bless those who bless Isreal and curse those who curse him go read the history of Isreal and Palestinians before you comment.And I am proud of the move and also go insight about what is the advantages of having an ambassador in one ones country.

    • WIde Awake
      August 12, 2011

      Oh please! Why don’t you go and get some of that Solomon wisdom instead of talking crap.

      Dominicans can be so gullible.

  11. its a no no thing
    August 12, 2011

    Israel is gods people read your bible people ah stand against them . lol is you people crazy no haha one will ever stand against them and win the battle am with them i am Dominican are you ?

    • warma
      August 12, 2011

      That is one of the dumbest statements I have ever heard.

      If Israelis are God’s people, since you’re not Israeli, what does that make you? A disciple of the devil?

      We are ALL God’s people.

    • Signs And Wonders
      August 12, 2011

      The current rulers of Israel have nothing to do with God, they’re all pharisees.

      The true people of God cannot raise their heads or speak out yet but God knows what he is doing.

  12. Anonymous
    August 12, 2011

    We should all join in and cut off all relations with Israel for the terrible way they treat the Palestinians. Dominica would be much better off staying away from This issue.

    • Woe betide
      August 12, 2011

      Beginning of the end of Dominica’s self determination. The zionist agenda has shifted gear and getting real barefaced and will play the harlot with any blinkered or lustful victim.

  13. birdseye
    August 12, 2011

    if you smell cheese: the trap is around the corner

  14. thinker
    August 12, 2011

    Does Dominica recognize Palestine as a state? Israel don’t but by signing such a piece of document we denounce Palestine as a state by supporting Israel. Come on Dominica – ‘wise up’ for real.

    • Chakademus
      August 12, 2011

      Palestine as a state? Are you serious? There was never ever in history a state called Palestine. Actually the land that such a state would be based on is historically the country of Israel which has a solid historical record going back thousands of years. Any palestinian state would be a brand new invention, a transfer of historical rights from the Jews to the arabs.

      • warma
        August 12, 2011

        Do you know what you’re talking about? Do you know history?

        There was NO SUCH THING called the State of Israel prior to May 1948. The region has ALWAYS been known as and called Palestine. Get your facts straight before you come make a fool of thyself.

      • Chakademus
        August 12, 2011

        Hey Warma, stop listening to propaganda and go read a book. History is not just the last fifty years, nor even the last hundred. For THOUSANDS of years Israel was an established nation in the entire land, including the west bank and gaza. If you don’t believe the historical evidence in the Bible just check your news: Every day you hear about archaeological finds attesting to the ancient history of the JEWS even in the areas that contain arab neighbourhoods today.
        The Arabs and the modern media have sold us a lie portraying the Palestinians as oppressed people. If we would be honest and fair we would have to agree that the land originally belonged to the Jews, and the so-called Palestinians are thieves and interlopers. It’s the truth!

      • Trinity
        August 15, 2011

        According to Wikipedia:

        “Palestine was a conventional name, among others, used between 450 BC and 1948 AD to describe the geographic region between the Mediterranean Sea and the Jordan River, and various adjoining land.

        Other terms for the same area include Canaan, Zion, the Land of Israel, Syria Palaestina, Southern Syria, Jund Filastin, Outremer, the Holy Land and the Southern Levant.

        The first clear use of the term Palestine to refer to the wider region as defined in modern times was in 5th century BC Ancient Greece. Herodotus wrote of a ‘district of Syria, called Palaistinê” in The Histories, the first historical work clearly denoting the region of Palestine as a wider region than biblical Philistia.

        Some other terms that have been used to refer to all or part of this land include Canaan, Greater Israel, Greater Syria, the Holy Land, Iudaea Province, Judea,[26] Israel, “Israel HaShlema”, Kingdom of Israel, Kingdom of Jerusalem, Land of Israel (Eretz Yisrael or Ha’aretz), Zion, Retenu (Ancient Egyptian), Southern Syria, and Syria Palestina.

        The region has been controlled by numerous different peoples, including Ancient Egyptians, Canaanites, Ancient Israelites, Assyrians, Babylonians, Persians, Ancient Greeks, Romans, Byzantines, the Sunni Arab Caliphate, the Shia Fatimid Caliphate, Crusaders, Ayyubids, Mameluks, Ottomans, the British and modern Israelis and Palestinians. Modern archaeologists and historians of the region refer to their field of study as Syro-Palestinian archaeology.”

        Hope this clears the air.

  15. Chavez Jr.
    August 11, 2011

    Dios mio, llegaron el MOSSAD.

    • Malatete
      August 12, 2011

      Si hombre! Watch your step they know more about you than you know yourself.

  16. WENDY J.C
    August 11, 2011

    SO ONE DAY WE SUPPORT LIBYA THE NEXT DAY WE HAVE DIPLOMATIC RELATIONS WITH ISRAEL? OH WHAT A TANGLED WEB WE WEAVE WHEN FIRST WE JUST TOO DAMN FAST AND WANT TO PLAY WE IN THINGS.

  17. warma
    August 11, 2011

    hahahaha…you know folks, I have to laugh at this because for the untrained eye, this may be just another exercise in global diplomacy. BUT, i think otherwise. Since when have we had visible Israeli diplomatic maneuverings in Dominica and the Caribbean at large? I can’t think of when, can someone enlighten me?

    HOWEVER, i will put forward that this has far greater global reach than what meets the eye. Behind the scenes one must keep their eyes on the United Nations…you see folks, next month the Palestinians intend to table a resolution in the UN seeking global recognition for a Palestinian state. The resolution is guaranteed to pass at this point, but Israel and the US are engaging in a determined effort to persuade “third world” countries not to vote for it. This, I suspect, is the logic behind Israel’s suddenly overt foreign affairs reach outs. It’s more like a reach-around (those familiar with American slang would know what that means). Since when did Israel care anything about diplomatic relations with anyone else but the US? and to a lesser extent Europe and Canada? mush less small islands like Dominica? how about never.

    • Trinity
      August 15, 2011

      I think you just hit the nail directly on the head with a clear precise blow. I was wondering myself how come all of a sudden we were establishing formal diplomatic relations with Israel. Especially with Dominican leaders being so vocal in their support of Ghaddafi’s regime when the entire rest of the world is condemning it.

      But the upcoming UN vote for the establishment of a Palestinian state is an extremely hot button issue which the Israelis are fighting tooth and nail to prevent from happening. Just last week they offered to resume peace talks in an attempt to dissuade the Palestinians from going forward with the vote.

      Ofcourse it doesn’t help their cause that just a few days after that offer they resumed building settlements in East Jerusalem.

      Guess we’ll just have to see what happens.

  18. Chakademus
    August 11, 2011

    Good move. God will bless those who bless Israel.

    • yout
      August 12, 2011

      and He will spit on those who support the enemies of Israel….

    • Zandoli
      August 12, 2011

      I second, third, fourth, fifth, sixth and Seventh That… Its a Principle that only those whose Spiritual eyes are opened can comprehend. Bles!!!!

      • zandoli
        August 12, 2011

        Hey fake Zandoli…stop using my name.

    • Isiah
      August 12, 2011

      Dominica should be aware of those Zionists that crawl on their bellies and has a forked tongue.

      Gods true Israel has no voice!

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