EDITOR’S NOTE: On December 7, 2009 the US embassy in Bridgetown, Barbados created a diplomatic cable on what it described as a ‘profile’ of Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit. The cable, which was labeled as ‘confidential,’ was obtained by whistle blower site Wikileaks and released to the public. Below is the cable in its entirety.
¶1. (C) Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit of Dominica was the youngest head of government in the world when he took office in2004 at 31 years of age. His youth has been highlighted as a reason for his naivetC) in international circles, but also as an indicator of well-honed political instincts that have allowed him to rise so quickly on the local scene. In international settings, he can appear overwhelmed by his more experienced counterparts, but at home, his charisma has paid dividends. In the course of his tenure he has sidelined competitors, centralized power, and built up a modest cult of personality among the population.
Skerrit has moved quickly to woo foreign patrons who funnel resources directly through his office, and was the first among Eastern Caribbean leaders to embrace ALBA. Skerrit has also shown an ability to take political risks, as reflected in his calling snap elections December 18th, approximately 10 months before they are due.
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Background
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¶2. (U) PM Skerrit is from the small town of Vielle Casse in the far north of Dominica. He was educated at New Mexico State University and the University of Mississippi. Upon returning to Dominica, he was a lecturer at the Dominica State College and ran for Parliament in the 2000 elections. Skerrit was selected as Minister for Education, Sports and Youth Affairs. Upon the death of PM Pierre Charles, Skerrit was surprisingly selected as PM in early 2004, making him the world’s youngest head of government. In elections in 2005, Skerrit was able to run as the incumbent, and his Labor party won 12 of 21 constituencies.
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Trusted Advisors
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¶3. (C) Skerrit appears to look to the Prime Minister of St. Vincent and the Grenadines Ralph Gonsalves, a leftist populist and one of the region’s more savvy politicians, for mentoring. While initially somewhat indecisive, Skerrit has over time marginalized his core group of advisors by centralizing power and limiting the role of his cabinet. Skerrit has methodically added portfolios to the Prime Minister’s office, the latest being the critical National Security Ministry, which controls the police and coast guard. Most recently, Dominica’s capable and ambitious Minister of Foreign Affairs, Vince Henderson, — who is younger than Skerrit and once seen as a future leader — has had a public falling out with his PM and has decided not to run for re-election. Minister of Trade, Industry, Consumer and Diaspora Affairs Collin McIntyre is thought to be Skerrit’s closest colleague on his cabinet. Ron Peters, a Skerrit confidante currently advising the State College, has unique access, as does Skerrit’s lawyer, Tony Astaphan.
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Method of Governing
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¶4. (C) Skerrit likes to keep power close to his chest and refuses to delegate any major decision or opportunity to interact with the populace. He often travels to Hong Kong or Venezuela for guidance on major decisions, but will typically travel without technical advisors. Skerrit’s latest creation, the so-called Red Clinic, is a rather blatant electioneering tool straight out of the Chavez populist handbook. The Clinic, run every Wednesday out of the PM’s office, is a mechanism by which constituents line up at the PM’s door to plead for direct assistance, and the PM personally gives cash handouts to these individuals. Skerrit describes the program as a poverty alleviation scheme, and pledged in his November 3 National Day address to broaden access to other groups such as laborers and small shopkeepers. Opposition figures and the NGO community, on the other hand, view it as a crass but effective device to create a cult of personality and boost support for the ruling party among the lower classes. The test of this hypothesis will be come in snap elections December 18th.
¶5. (C) Making major decisions without consulting his cabinet severely limits the ability of others in the party to shape policy. Due to the power in the hand of the PM, critics censor themselves for fear of angering the leader, believes Edison James, a former Prime Minister. This approach has in many cases led to economic and social policies being created in fits and starts, often at the whim of financial contributors such as China or Venezuela, as opposed to emerging from a solid strategy on how to develop Dominica in a way that addresses that country’s long-term needs. That is why Skerrit might on one day tout the development of geothermal power to replace oil imports, and the next day praise the investment from Venezuela of an oil storage facility. Or why Skerrit might push for an oil refinery, not realizing that it will contradict the country’s tourism promotion slogan of “Nature Isle”, and have negative ramifications for the long-term image of the country and its ability to attract additional investment in sustainable tourism or alternative energy.
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Corruption
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¶6. (C) Detractors across many strata of society complain that Skerrit has accumulated suspiciously significant personal assets in his short time in office. When elected, he publicly claimed to have almost no assets of value. Yet on his public salary of under $2,000 USD per month, opponents point out that he has acquired multiple properties worth over $200,000 USD. When asked to explain how he could afford these properties, Skerrit has steadfastly refused to answer, leaving it to lawyer/confidante Tony Astaphan to explain away the assets (Astaphen maintains they were gifts, despite paperwork showing that cash was paid). Other rumors circulate that Skerrit receives money from Venezuela and China, and that Skerrit may be personally involved in the sale of Dominican diplomatic and tourist passports. There have also been a number of recent scandals involving the government, including the purchase of garbage bins and fertilizer at highly inflated prices from the U.S. resident brother of Minister McIntyre. Dominica has established a commission for Integrity in Public Office to investigate public officials with assets greater than their public salaries would support. The commission refused to investigate the two claims brought against Skerrit on the grounds that those indiscretions occurred before the commission was created, albeit after the law establishing the commission had passed through Parliament.
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U.S. Relations
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¶7. (C) Skerrit, despite being educated in the U.S. on a USAID scholarship, has not shown serious interest in maintaining a close relationship with the U.S. While Skerrit rarely publicly disparages the U.S., the relationship is clearly not a priority. In his 2008 National Day address, Skerrit neglected to mention the U.S. as a strategic partner, despite ongoing programs in health, education, security cooperation, and an active Peace Corps program. China and Venezuela, conversely, received repeated praise. For the 2009 version, the U.S. and the European Union were virtual afterthoughts on a long list of countries providing assistance to Dominica. Perhaps the most telling indicator was Skerrit’s repeated snubbing of the U.S.Ambassador on three occasions when he had committed to meet in connection with major U.S. assistance projects and on her farewell call to Dominica in January, 2008. On the plus side, Skerrit’s ambivalence has not (yet) graduated to opposition, and the USG maintains a whole host of active programs with ministries and civil society in the country.
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Comment
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¶8. (C) Skerrit has chosen Chavez as his chief financier and PM Gonsalves as his political mentor. He has also used Venezuelan assistance to finance pet projects and election campaigns. He has shown himself willing to do Chavez’ bidding in exchange for this largesse: Antigua’s opposition leader Lester Bird told the Charge he received a call from Skerrit recently from Hong Kong in which Skerrit asked him why he was so publicly critical of the Antiguan government’s ties with Chavez. “Don’t you know,” he asked, “that this will just lead Chavez to give the governing party more money to be sure you don’t get elected.” He urged Bird to tone down his criticism of Chavez in hopes that Bird, too, might receive some Venezuelan largesse. Due to Dominica’s small size (70,000), even limited funds from abroad can tip elections and minimize domestic
concerns.
Skerrit may not be savvy enough to manage the Venezuela relationship, and might end up losing assets such as the country’s control of disputed and oil-rich Bird Island to the Venezuelans, or mortgaging the country’s economic future to bad financial deals with Chavez. Skerrit is clearly not at the head of the class among Eastern Caribbean Prime Ministers – lacking self-assurance, looking to outside figures for guidance and funding, and keeping other cabinet members at bay from insecurity. If he continues on his current path, his leadership is likely to bring increasing internal opposition — within his own party and from opposition parties — as well as diminishing international stature for Dominica.
Sadam, Sha of Iran, Mabarak, King of saudi Arabia, these are just a few of the dictators that were cuddled by the US. They had pro American views so they were ok. I wonder if Skerritt corupt as he allegdly is, would be pro American, would these negative statements be made about him? Just asking……
Love by you not by all..It’s clear that your brain is fried…!!
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YOU GUYS CAN TRY ALL YOU CAN IT WILL NOT WORK.
ROOSVELT SKERRIT IS THE PRIME MINISTER OF DOMINICA AND HE IS LOVED BY ALL.
dominicas god is not a black man neither is he sleeping wen every minute of every hour is some thing about skerrit.i am not saying he is the world most honest person,but afeter all hatere csn cause some one to kill.that editorial note did not come from nowher else than right her in our own back yard and saying is from barbados?come on people we all can do better that.let god take him out wen the time is right ,dont fight fire with fire case it will come back and burn you even twice the size of what you all are asking for him.
REMEMBER EARL WILLIAMS WHAT HE HAD ASK FOR OF SKERRIT AND WITHIN EIGHT DAYS THE SAME PIT HE DUG FOR SKERRIT HE EARL FEEL IN IT AND ALL NOW HE IS IN AMERICA LIVING LIKE A REFUGE WANTS TO COME BACK TO HIS BEAUTIFULL COUNTRY AND HE CAN’T……..GOD IS IN CONTROL NOT NONE OF US.
he is the leader, and look upon by our children. He must lead by example
FOOD FOR THOUGHT: If the US thinks what it says is so correct, why are they up in arms of the what is WIKILEAKS saying.
Remember the truth will always set you free.
So in the next comin weeks, you will hear all kind of apologies comin from the US to all heads and former heads of Govt.
I wonder what the US Govt really thnks of Brack Obama and George Bush..I really want to know??????
Wikileaks is putting out confidential papers from the us gov.. so thats why the gov dont like and wanted to shut them down. u using the name and dont know what it mean or is about..
ironic…
THIS IS NOT THE REAL DLP. MOST OF US DLP ROOTED SUPPORTERS ARE BEING SIDELINED.
WE ARE GOING TOO JOIN OTHER PARTIES TO MAKE SURE DLP IS VOTED OUT OF OFFICE.
DOMINICANS LET’S START READING ABOUT OUR FUTURE.
TRUE!!!!!!! oohhhh myyyy, my heart is dancing within me…..If that is the truth…..and the DLP can present a representative of real CONSTITUTIONAL, MORAL, ETHICAL SUBSTANCE AND WITH A TRUE BELIEF IN INTERNALLY DRIVEN DEVELOPMENT FOR DOMINICA. they would have my vote….. any party to present such a candidate would definately have my vote. ALL LOCAL BUSINESS HOUSES SHOULD RALLY BEHIND THIS LEADER, WHO WILL REAFFIRM THE FAITH OF LOCAL FINANCIAL AND LENDING INSTITUTIONS IN THE PEOPLE OF DOMINICA AND THEIR CAPACITY TO PRODUCE..
My problem with this Government is the lack of transparency. The public need to know what is going on in their country and how their tax $’s are spent. way too many secrets.
I wonder who wrote this? This is definitely not a Wikileaks cable. Has to be a UWP tactic.
I wonder whats the size of a zandoli Brains…..hmmmmmmmmm
Even when the truth is stearing you Dominicans in the face, you call it lies… very SAD
You have the perfect name.. Zandoli, because your brain seem to be too small to comprehend anything..
Dumnicans never cease to amaze me
Time for the Treason act.
I am one of those responsible for selecting Roosvelt to replace Pierro. In fact I was part of the group of guys from Portsmouth who decided to select Roosevelt because we thought that he would match or beat Earl Williams on the youth appeal. Members of the group included a doctor, a lawyer and others; I mention the doctor and lawyer so that these people who today are disgusted by the behavior of Skerrit refuse to say anything publically because of the few benifits that they are receiving in the positions of embassadors ,passport agents etc. According to my discussion with these former members of that caucus I can declare that these members are not only disappointed in the mass scandal that sorrounds the PM but that members are disgusted by the fact that Skerrit has sorrounded himself with a band of party hijackers to include senior counsels, the Barbadians, Charlo and more.
Our decision to select Roosvelt has obviously backfired.Most of us Members of the caucus thought that the diversed core would provide solid support and advise to Roosvelt who we knew was just inexperienced. In fact the very same members of the core were the ones who wre firmly against staging any type of nationally aired debate between Roosvelt and Eddison as we thought that there was no way Roosvelt could match up to the debating ability of edison James or anybody else.
Skerrit had his own ambitions; The writting was on the wall and we fail to acknowledge the advance warning
The longer this guy is kept in office could be detrimental to the Dominica Labour Party. True Laborites must face the reality of the situation and stop making excuses; Labourites have defended allegations by claiming by saying ” it’s all lies” however when we can’t say it’s a lie we blame others. Are we blaming America for Skerrit’s greed and outragous behavior or are we blaming WIKILEAKS.T
Well ‘Ex Laborite’, take it in all you skin, because you are admitting you all were the same ones that pushed him to break ranks with Pierro and approach China as a breakaway faction.
Full circle.
Then eventually pressured Pierro to the brink, till the pressure became too much for him to bear eh?!
This goobligook is nothing new. The U.S just needs to put its money where its mouth is. MONEY-TALKS-BULLSH*T-WALKS.
Well…the U.S, it is thought, might have spent $29 million on Dominica in the past year, maybe less than a quarter of what Ven has contributed to Dominica’s development. And I’m not a Skeritt supporter though I see no viable opposition to replace him.
But their $29 mil was all spent to meet their own ends…: To eradicate marijuana. That’s their main strategic interest here it seems. Ignoring coke that flows like water, and much of the coke is destined for, believe it or not…the U.S.
In 1978 the USA signed an agreement with Venezuela, setting its maritime boundaries with respect to Bird Island. According to that 2009 diplomatic cable, ” Dominica might lose control of oil-rich Bird Island to venezuela”.
In 1978 the oil in Venezuela was controlled by American companies. So guess what? Any oil in Bird Island would be controlled by US companies. At that time Premier Patrick John was a very close friend of Guyana’s socialist PM Forbes Burnham. The oil in Venezuela is now nationalized so the US now favour Dominica having control of Bird Island. Let’s put them to the test and ask for their support in pursuing the ownership claim in the International Court of Justice.
Agreed
@Sout Man…You deep, I totally agree. That the angle the deplomatic arm of DLP should take, capitalize on this. After all it’s allegedly coming from U.S embassy. Interestingly, the U.S shares a border with Ven in Pueto Rico’s waters that they need to push Ven back for some maritime breathing space too.
A leader must have a vision for without a vision the nation will perish.When a blind lead another blind they both fall into a pit……
Wake up people both CHINA and VEN, are communist countries What do you think is going to happen next in Dominica. You’ll soon have to rasion what you can eat and drink ,and also how many children you can have. In CHINA you are allowed only two WAKE UP people.
Birds of a feather Quacks together!
I was going to write something,but you know what? I am going to vomit instead.. The cult followers of Skerrit just made me sick to my stomach!
we shall not,we shall not be move, we shall not we shall not be move just like the three that planted by the water, we shall not be move. God is for us, we shall not be move, God is for us, we shall not be move just like the three that planted by the master we shall not be move.
u just a blasted IDIOT!!!
I am ashamed to be living in this country.
All the leaders are promoting a culture of begging among the population. What a sham!!!
you right!!! you shall stay in the BVI and beg from a distance..
Please do not put God in that kind of business. Unless you talking of a different God. The God I serve does not like dishonesty, stealing, cheating, lies and cunning people. Satan also has powers and he can make you think it’s God working in your favour.
YOU SHALL NOT BE MOVED BUT U IN ANOTHER MAN LAND , HOW MANY BVI-LANDERS IN DOMINICA? DAMN ARSE YOU AND THE BAND OF CLASS LESS GOATS WILL BE MOVED ,BCUZ WHEN GOD ALMIGHTY SAY SO IT IS DONE.
CHINA HAS AND IS STILL GIVING MILLIONS ALSO VENEZULA. SO ITS OBVIOUS THAT THE HANDS THAT FEED U U CANT BITE.USA IS PUMPING MILLIONS TO THE REBELS IN LYBIA /COLUMBIA AND OTHER COUNTRIES WHAT ARE WE REALY GETTING FROM THEM? THINK ON THAT. PLEASE LET WIKILEAKS TELL US HOW MUCH THE USA IS GIVING SO WE CAN MAKE A CONCIOUS DECISION AS TO WHICH COUNTRY IS HELPING US OUT
excellent we need to know.
ask the secret keeper to tell us… if he would….
Very poor, no substance, same old bla bla bla. I wonder who wrote this? Not impressive.
can’t read i see
Tanto-Tanto
Only a matter of time Roosevelt Skerrit. Man can only do for a time….I think your time is closing in….be warned!
I wonder if one of these countries go to war would they ever ask for young troops. In those countries once your 13 your ready for war.
Yep Skerrit will call on all then lazy boys in Grand Bay, Possie and the rest to go help his communist friends
by the way wikeleaks whatever ur name is< Vince Henderson is older than skerrit not younger at least get that right
who cares
Really…Most recently, Dominica’s capable and ambitious Minister of Foreign Affairs, Vince Henderson, — who is younger than Skerrit and once seen as a future leader — has had a public falling out with his PM and has decided not to run for re-election.
I told you so…remember? Those who have eyes to see, let them see.
What is new, all Dominicans and people everywhere know this. Well if he is a Dictator he is ours he black and poor like us, so ……
idiot…
IDIOT!!!!!
IDIOT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! SMH!!!
Justice be served, you’re a grade A, idiot!!!!
Every dog has its day, so Skerrit’s day will soon come. Sooner or later, Dominicans will open their eyes to see the corruption that is taking the country to the brink. All I can say is we need to hold on to Bird island. Hugo Chavez will soon have his day with destiny.
Dominicans experimented with a novice portraying as leader. No Dominican leader has been involved in so many controversial deals while in Public office. In many cases , several affairs of the country are secret. When the revelations do come out, authorities try hard to deny the facts.
The evidence and truth are plain to see. The acusations of corrupt practices are Real. corruption is realby those in authority. Influence and political control of several independent, autonomous institutions are real.
Our Constitution and Laws are disrespected by top Big Wigs in society. Our justice system in shambles. Criminal acts and illegal deals are on the rise and more sophisticated. Put the pieces of the firebombing of the homes of Emanuel and the police officer. The Officer is investigating money-laundering. Emanuel, a lawyer, filed 42 charges of fraudulent acts against lawyer Isidore. Judicial review? No case calling yet, maybe never. Who protecting who? Law and Order is slipping away. Dominicans are not equal before the law.
Dual citizenship case after almost two years. But really, Dominicans are constantly being warned about experimenting and supporting dictatorial style rule. All signs are there. The trends are frightening. History would condemn us for failing to stamp out corruption and dictatorship sooner rather than later for the good of all Dominicans. Never again Slavery and Massa rule.
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Dominicans where are our ACCOMPLISHMENTS????
which one of our sons or daughters will lead us to the day when we are at the height of our national pride?? To feel the strength of a nation that can sustain and develop from within. Oh what a feat, to achieve the day when other nations would yearn to eat and drink at our bountiful table of dimplomacy. Rich of Local genius in human resource management and profitable investments driven by our own.. I envision the foreign investors, we so love, pasturizing our friut juices and selling back to us in the future. And we will all be a laughing stock. Some might retort that “even though, the farmers will be getting money, but what about the boatloads of our water and fruit juices that the foreigners will use to enrich themselves, which they are justified to do. But why can’t we for once hold on to the long side of the stick?? these resources can bring much needed revenue to our treasury, generating economic activity that we need??! The horn of Africa has a severe drought. We so boast our water, but of what use is it to say if we cannot properly manage the BUSINESS of it
you all never ceases to amaze me , so busy ready to ambush Elton Letang and admin about the choice of photo of the day
SERIOUSLY . yet the pm ready to destroy the country from under you all. You all sit there and accept it. Take on the real issues Dominicans . pick the right battles and pick them correctly. smh.
LOLOLOLLMAO soooooooooooooo trueeeeeee!!!!
icompetence and dictatorship go hand in hand
TO the people talking their mess about why America gettng involved? the last time i checked Amerca is still the superpower , the caribbean is part of the North American continent . Yes!!! and like it or not it’s their duty to know whats going on a stones throw from their home , especially when Skerrit is keeping companyt with some very questionable figures. people open up your eyes. After he finish messing up BEAUTIFUL DOMINICA he still can run to MARTINIQUE. since you all allow him to keep his dual citizenship. Rise up Dominicans. you all giving this man to much power. during election he can find money to bribe Dominicans overseas to come vote for his shady cause . SKERRO DOH CARE ABOUT ALL YOU!!!MOTS I WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU.FRANCISSCO ETIENNE DODS-TELEMAQUE I WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU , MR SOUTH CITY WHERE YOU AT?
Skerrit may not be savvy enough to manage the Venezuela relationship, and might end up losing assets such as the country’s control of disputed and oil-rich Bird Island to the Venezuelans, or mortgaging the country’s economic future to bad financial deals with Chavez
If he continues on his current path, his leadership is likely to bring increasing internal opposition — within his own party and from opposition parties — as well as diminishing international stature for Dominica.
My fellow Dominicans open your eyes stop getting bribed with money , new roof, a free shack. gone are the days when you choose a party based on the it’s party’s colou(red , green and blue) i heard most of the women voted for skerrit because they thought he was cute) i am sorry i dont see what they seeing. is it the dimples?????? lol haha give me a break . there is more to selecting a pm than looks and bribery, they railroaded a much more educated man used him and called him or advise to put skerrit in power(shame on you all) Dominicans if you all don’t listen you all will feel. smh all that glitters iss not gold. OPEN YOUR EYES MY PEOPLE THIS MAN IS ALL WRONG FOR THE COUNTRY. this many only cares about himself and his interest. he does not belong in the
PRIME MINISTER’S CHAIR . all you hard heads can go ahead and click the dislike button if you like. WHAT SWEET IN GOAT MOUTH WILL BE SOUR IN IT a$$. I WARNING ALL YOU. take it from a young INDIVIDUAL like me.Skerrit HAS TO GO!!!GO!.
nO FAN OF SKERRIT but whats wrong with not catering to the US. History has shown us that US and Europe never have the best interest of the developing world in mind. Its time for developing countries to work together
SMH
AS WE SAY IT , AT TOUPOU HILL ” DE MAN SUFFERING FROM NEVA EXPECT” HE COME FROM BOTTOM OF DE PAN AND RAISE TOO FAST , WHAT WILL HAPPEN? IT WILL ALL OVER FLOW
dumbnicans are set of idiots fowl brains alone they have.one day they will know.
The silent majority wants LABOUR!!!
A drowning man will catch at a straw to save his life.
When the pm came in power Dominica was in a state one could refer to as drowning (poverty, lack of opportunities, unemployment and low paying jobs); so the Dominican populace grabbed unto him(straw). What they fail to realize a straw cant save u from drowning. So the country is still in the drowning state..
Nothing really bad or really good last forever. That’s the only hope that Dominicans have, because they have become too passive or complacent to fight for what they want or deserve…
DAMN LIAR IT WAS A TIME WHERE PAY CHEQUE WAS MEETING PAY CHECQUE
Give me a S S
Give me a K —K
Give me an E —E
Give me a R —R
Give me a R —R
Give me an I —I
Give me a T —T
What does it spell? SKERRIT.
And who we love? SKERRIT
And who we Voting SKERRIT
No opposition in 2014.
Did you noticed what the first line spelt. (A S S). If you add dum in front of it, thats exactly what he is.
@ traveller…and exactly what you are as well…..your travelling finish just now…travel….
HAHAHAHAH
WOOSHH
BOY DEM LABAHRITE CYAN HIDE THEIR TRUE COLOURS
it does not matter what you guys say or do we will still vote DLP. There is no alternative party.
because you people are brainless.
USA always know about other people than themselves while they criticize Chaves they were sending people for interrogation by Gadaffi for torture.That’s what the USA must explain to people.They kill our bananas while they claim to be our friends.They pull out their tourist ships yet they have China as their biggest trading partner what hypocrites they are.They kept Mobarack in power for years they Embraced Gadaffi and was trading with him.All they give Dominica are old outdated vehicles to the police.Nothing else.
Nonsense u talkin…
stop being a fool , they kill your bananas but gave you tourism wher you make 2 to 3 time the money and now you are trying to kill that with your rlationship with all the dictator lead countries. Open your eyes, did you read the article? wikileaks do not release an article if there is no truth to it.
Why does everyone from every part of the world want to visit or reside in the USA. I do not know of any one who wants to reside permanently in Libya, Venezuela or China.
The USA killed our bannana industry our only mainstay, whatcan they offer us, what are thy willing to assist us wih, hat type of development they have for Dominica? is that really from WIKILEAKS or is it anothe poltical gimmick by United Wicked PORKS? Dirtiness dosen’ pay. They are just jealous that a developing country like Dominica is prospering and Skerritt has lifted the standards of the country. The world crucified Jesus and called him devil what else ould they say about Skerro. PMim praying for you.
WHAT DOES THAT HAVE TO DO WITH THE FACT THAT THE CONTENTS OF THE CABLE ARE TRUE?
THANK YOU WIKILEAKS….Those who cannot hear will feel…Every passing day, it is one day closer…!!! Thank you Linton, like Wikileaks you had already warned us…!!
I am happy that the USA knows so much of the dictator, so when he clamps up a little more on our freedom they will be glad to intervene…DICTATORS USUALLY HAVE A BITTER END TO THEIR CRUELTY PERPETRATED UPON THEIR PEOPLE…..Thank you Wikileaks…Lennox thank you also….YOU WERE RIGHT ALL THE TIME..
FORGET ABOUT PARTY FOR THIS ONE: LET US THINK OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF OUR DOMINICA!
From the US State Dept Cable:
“…. Skerrit may not be savvy enough to manage the Venezuela relationship, and might end up losing assets such as the country’s control of disputed and oil-rich Bird Island to the Venezuelans, “
@ OUR COMMONWEALTH: My fellow Dominicans – this BIRD ISLAND issue that this US cable which states – thus the US thinks belong to Our Commonwealth of Dominica (despite all the other scholarly articles which claim its a settle issue)SHOULD NOT be a PARTISAN issue for us Dominicans.
Forget you are a Workerite, Freedomite of Labourite.
This is a none political Dominica citizen issue.
VRY GOOD POINT
ANY LEADER – AND I MEAN ANY- WHO SELLS OUR COUNTRY OR PART THEREOF TO VENEZUELA OR ANY OTHER NATION SHOULD BE TRIED FOR TREASON
I agree. This Bird Island issue must be on the front burner.
Regardless of any old treaty which an independent Dominica had no part of. Bird Island is Dominican territory!
When did Dominica ever control Bird Island?
if the us state department knew that bird island was oil rich, why did they do nothing about it from since way back when sally shelton was us ambassador to dominica,or even when mammo sell out grenada for them.
My fellow D/cans – FOCUS on this:
“end up losing assets such as the country’s control of disputed and oil-rich Bird Island to the Venezuelans”
NOT that:
“Skerrit may not be savvy enough to manage the Venezuela relationship, and might”
WATCH IT SIR!!!
That’s just the tip of the iceberg. Hmm!!…. You are under the microscope.
Consider the origin of this “profile.” One of the responsibilities of US Embassies is to provide the White House with strategic information by monitoring the heartbeat of each country. US security is their priority.
Since 9/11 the White House holds the trump card of security and can manipulate a foreign government if it so chooses.
The apparent “sour grape” syndrome the US adopts when Mr Skerrit sides with China Venezuela et al., is merely because it has meticulously calculated that an alternate government (UWP) might be a greater risk to US security.
Curiosity was framed! Ignorance killed the cat.
PLEASE REREAD YOUR STATEMENT SUMFING MISSING, I THINK YOUR LAST PART WAS WRONG, YOU’RE MAKING NO SENSE OUR JUST PLAN OUT OF WACK
“apparent sour grape syndrome” is an old tactic used by the US to APPEAR to be upset about a situation to save face.
iow: We (the US) would have preferred if Mr Skerrit had adopted closer ties with us, but Dominica is of such insignificance (sour grape) that we won’t waste time and resources to interrupt his dance with Chavez, Jiabao and Gaddafi.
He who pays the fiddler calls the tune.
nonsense!
The truth will find out you can’t run with all this. You where Gadaffi amd SADAM they lose all so take all lose everything with no friends.
When you in power you have alot but when you out you don’t have ANY.
hmmmmmmmmmmmm ok.Like it, thanks wiki
WHAT ELSE DOES DOMINICANS NEED IN ORDER TO GET RID OF THIS BLOKE.lENNOX LINTON HAS BEEN WARNING DOMINICANS FOR YEARS BUT WE BREAKING STICK IN OUR EARS. I HOPE THE COURTS CAN RELIEVE US OF THIS RED MONSTER THE LABOR SUPPORTERS HAVE CREATED.
AMEN L0VE DOCTOR. YOU ARE A TRUE DOMINICAN AT HEART.
I DON’T THINK YOU LIKE TO BEG YOUR WAY THROUGH LIFE
While I agree. There is NO VIABLE ALTERNATIVE IN DA
where do you guys get that crap about there being no viable alternative?
when Pierro died did you immediately think Skerrit was a viable alternative?
A set of nincompoops all you have in government all you talking about viable alternative.
Skerrit is ONE man. ONE. Get over this cultish worship.
This young man is sick!!!! Only a matter of time for this guy.
KEEP ON PRAYING. I KNOW I AM
SOON AND VERY SOON…
IT IS COMING
GOD WILL NOT BE MOCKED
18-3
In elections in 2005, Skerrit was able to run as the incumbent, and his Labor party won 12 of 21 constituencies.
20-1, in 2014!
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21- -0
Give them all 21 seats but when all u a** will not be able to poo-poo in all u state-owned toilet without somebody watchin how all u wipe, then u all will want to take action… IT SHALL BE TOO LATE!
i find they come out. since wen the US is so interested in our affairs. we r a demoncratic state y interfair? concern urself with ur country`s own issue. right now unemployment is 9.1% give ur own govt ideas on how to fix thier own issues. u heard!
The profile was not done for Dominica alone. The U.S did the profile for each country in the world. So dont get to big for all you shoes
I WONDER IF YOU WOULD SAY THE SAME FOR CHINA AND VENEZURLA?
Anonymous, why should America be concerned about a 9.1 % unemployment rate, when you don’t seem to be concerned about our own that’s at least four times as high ?
you right ‘demoncratic’ lol
oh really! wikileaks tell me something I already donot knw.For ex what’s in the MOU signed btw D/ca and China? Then I’ll might believe in this authencity of this so said cable from the USA.
This “profile” was created on December 7, 2009. Current profiles will be released a few years from now.
In the land of the blind, the one-eyed man is King.
Yes I Kubuleaks, you got it right! So right!
THE MOU WAS DISCUSSED IN PARLIAMENT
U alone that heard it man pal?
But NOT shared with the public, who has a right to know. Do you KNOW what’s in it or do you even care?