Dominican radio talk show host, Lennox Linton, has written to the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court (ECSC) to register his objection by the government of Dominica to appoint Grenadian lawyer/politician Arley Gill as a magistrate in Dominica.
That appointment was to have taken effect from June 1, 2013 but informed sources have indicated that the Judicial & Legal Services Commission based in St. Lucia, the body that ratifies the appointment, is yet to do so.
Speaking on the matter on state-owned DBS Radio on June 3, Attorney General, Levi Peter, stated that Gill had taken up his appointment although there were some matters to be clarified. “Mr. Gill was to have taken up his post as a magistrate today (June 3 ),” he said. “I understand that there remains some issues to be clarified … I don’t understand why this has not yet been clarified and why the hold-up. There should have been no hiccups … I will say no more until I satisfy myself that they are some good reasons for the delay.”
Some Dominicans have openly voiced their concerns about Gill sitting on the bench in Dominica after he expressed strong suppor for Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit at a Dominica Labour Party rally last year.
According to the letter, which was sent to Peter, Legal Affairs Minister Ian Douglas, Skerrit and Opposition Leader Hector John, the objection is on the grounds that Gill is “incapable of judicial impartiality in the current political environment of Dominica since he is an avowed supporter of Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit who has appeared on the political platform of Mr. Skerrit here in Dominica to sing his praises as the ‘best leader in the Caribbean.'”
The letter went on to say that, “at a time when Mr. Skerrit and his Cabinet colleagues are victimizing political opponents with impunity and hounding qualified national (lawfully nominated by the parliamentary opposition) from their positions on the Integrity Commission, Mr. Gill could not be any more unsuitable for a position in Dominica’s judiciary”.
“To the ends of justice and at the very least, Mr. Gill’s appointment should await the determination of the April 2011 application for judicial review of the decision to appoint Mr. David Bruney to the Integrity Commission,” the letter stated.
See full letter below.
make lennox the magistrate.he needs a job
God i pray that one day soon we will be rid of corruption you know best and do things on your own time
You have a typo. I believe you are missing the ‘t’ in suppor(t)… in the second line of the forth paragraph.
Peace
Just like you are missing the “u” in fourth! Sometimes we can be too pernickety (I confess I had to look this one up in the dictionary). I’m off to have my coco now and I’m not going to miss the “T” in that!
Lol. You crack me up. Yes sometimes we are too pedantic. Enjoy your ‘Coco T’. I don’t see that much up here in Anguilla.
but linton look u just get your wish come true.they hire a u.w.p man to act prosecuter so that he can get seko back here to face the court.why u did not complain when they hire julien
You want an impartial person sitting on the bench not someone that has declared politics that favor the party in power. Obviously this isn’t the case. He should excuse himself due to conflict of interest…….but will he?
a man should be the head and provider for kids and wife.u not working and just leaving the responsibility for the poor wife.
First they came for the communists,
and I didn’t speak out because I wasn’t a communist.
Then they came for the socialists,
and I didn’t speak out because I wasn’t a socialist.
Then they came for the trade unionists,
and I didn’t speak out because I wasn’t a trade unionist.
Then they came for me,
and there was no one left to speak for me.
i believe that this shouldn’t be an issue because the government has no influence over the judiciary. most persons in this forum speaks on behalf of their political affiliations . what about the caricom single market and economy ? how can it work if we as individuals are still insular minded.even if gill claims that the prime minister is the best leader after maurice bishop so what atleast he is speaking his mind . dominica should see the bigger picture and not based their thoughts on political grudge because the ones that benefits after all this is not the people but the politicians , their family and close friends .
You wanna bet?
My friend, it is not that Mr. Gill comes from Grenada. He is welcome as a citizen of that country.
As a commonwealth citizen he even qualilfies to sit in our parliament. But what is not acceptable is for him to sit in judgemnt of others when he has a clear political bias.
fools paradise only in Dominica such nonsense can take place
linty boy u need to concentrate on your kids and wife.
skerro; my SWEET PM, appoint whoever you see fit to do the job.. BRAVO, WE LOVE YOU!!!!
So this is the reason why Mr. Clement Joseph was not given the position he is more than qualified to hold? Ebeh Skerro you well reach papa. Mr. Joseph performed exemplarily in the courts while working in the office of DPP and had to leave when he was not appointed for that same position. Is it because he is not a politician and from Marigot? Well, the people of the Turks & Caicos saw in him what we could not and scooped him up from us. This government will never cease to amaze me.
Assertive, NOT Agressive!
No way!!!!!!!!! thank you lennox.. This is too much!!
GET WORK TO DO LINTON
Why make such a controversersial appointment, that could have been so easily avoided? Is it a case of simple obstinacy by a P.M., who brooks no dissent, either inside- or outside his cabinet?
It is difficult to understand, coming from a man who proclaimed:
– “Justice must not only be done, but it must be seen to be done”
– “We must rebuild the bonds of trust”
when he delivered the David Thompson memorial lecture in Barbados on 27 Oct. 2011. to the nations of Caricom.
I do see similarities between such a personality and the Turkish P.M. Erdogan, who appears to have taken a majority vote in a democratic election as a mandate to “rule”, rather than “lead” by consensus. Except, in our case the symptons are more extreme such as sense of entitlement and a genuine believe that the rule of law applies to underlings but not an exalted leader.I hope that there is someone in his entourage to point out such contradictions and extraordinary behaviour to the P.M. I really do, because if he has problems in this area, so do we.
Why is the appointment controversial? Who or what has made it controversial?
Well Only in Dominica that can happen, because people like Gill see us as a bunch of sots. We will never pull together and protest this appointment. What a sly and cunning move.
No Gill! No Way! No How! Not Ever!
Chec d face wii.
I am rather ashamed of your response we have dominicians. Working here in Grenada in our public service if you took a little time out you would realize that Mr Gil is very well qualified to hold the position and with much respect what sort of political cases would he be presiding over after all isn’t theses cases usually done at a higher court and he is a man of fine integrity therefore I know he will excuse himself from cases where he fills his integrity will be compromised
Go mr gill fly your wings and best wishes in dominica
I mean one doesn’t have to belong to any political party to side with Mr. Linton here.
Just imagine that this guy had to judge the case involving Seco, in what direction would the wind blow?
It is not a matter of him being a foreigner or not, it is where his loyalty lies, be it with the Government or Opposition. His appointment is just wrong for Dominica at this time.
I am always amazed at how we Dominicans can tend to see in only one spectrum of light…and woe to anyone who tries to open our eyes to see the full spectrum of lights.
I support Lennox Linton on this one.
Lennox for P.M
Either Lennox or Behani. That would be refreshing.
DNO, I have read every comment and it is quite glaring that most who object to Lennox’s OBJECTION have been attacking Lennox instead of the subject at hand.
Is there some way you could ban comments which attack the messenger instead of hiding them temporarily?
No, we should not ban such comments because that too is part of a healthy democracy. We should be free to hear also the things we do not like to hear to enable us to arrive at balanced judgements.
I can bet my bottom dollar that Skerrit is going to have his way again. If our own Country man is selling out our Country, we might as well trust foreigners of all kinds to take up positions and to lead us.
Lenox we’ve got your back. Good job Bro. One little man throwing the whole Island of Dominica in a tailspin? I don’t understand that man!!! and all the time my parents were telling me that Dominicans are “strong people?” I always believed my parents. But this time – mam, pap, all you wrong wi!!
It is such a waste of talent, when politicians despise their own…i glad Clement Joseph, left and so they keep chasing out their own. Well, i out and i am well glad!! Labour POWDER!!
i support Lennox 100 percent on this one. ENOUGH IS ENOUGH.
Brian Allyne was a minister with all his political ties in the region and was appointed judge in Grenada.
We had DPP in Antigua,with political link.we can mention many more. This Guy is of his ……
Is of his what you cant even find words to express your stupid comment go try again.
Good job Lennox.Thanks for all that you are doing for Dominica.while a lot of us just stay mute,cower and hide for whatever reason,you single handedly take the fight to the government and associates who constantly trample on the rights of its citizenery.Boss i am behind you SOLIDLY my brother..and God will bless you for what you are doing for Dominica.
Politicians in the past have moved from politics to become judges and magistrayes.Brian Alleyne and R.O.P Armour comes easily to mind. Were they able to discharge their functions fairly? was there a move to stop these appointments?
The call to stop the appointment of Mr, Gill is POLITICS, for the simple reason that if one is not satisfied with the ruling of a magistrate,appeals can be made to a higher court, this is the norm. Magistrates decisions are always a first decision subject to appeal.
This matter is used as an excuse for further attack on the court system. Some of us believe that when ever a court ruling is not in our favor or when our pet issue is not brought before the court in an expeditious corruption is the reason.
Politicians in the past have moved from politics to become judges and magistrates.Brian Alleyne and R.O.P Armour comes easily to mind. Were they able to discharge their functions fairly? was there a move to stop these appointments?
The call to stop the appointment of Mr, Gill is POLITICS, for the simple reason that if one is not satisfied with the ruling of a magistrate,appeals can be made to a higher court, this is the norm. Magistrates decisions are always a first decision subject to appeal.
This matter is used as an excuse for further attack on the court system. Some of us believe that when ever a court ruling is not in our favor or when our pet issue is not brought before the court in an expeditious manner corruption is the reason.
What is good for the goose is good for the gander.
According to one of the comment earlier , we have competent people on the island to do the job ( they are overseas doing well as margistrates and attornies ) but as they know they won’t be able to twist them around they are going for people who can take action by justing making one phone call to them.we should stand up for our rights.
I totally agree with you Lennox. If we allow that appointment to take place, the PM will just continue to bring in more of his party supporters to run things in different arenas.
Only a fool who does not understand the separation of the powers of the organs of governance granted under the constitution will not see the conflicting interest and judicial compromise by such an appointment. I am no fan of Lennox or the Prime Minister, but the people who are criticising Lennox for this certainly do not understand anything about good governance and the separation of powers. The sad thing is that it should not have taken Lennox to criticise this but the Dominica Bar Association and all intelligent and patriotic citizens should tell the PM ‘no’ to this political appointment to the judiciary! Dominicans this is not a Lennox or the PM thing, this is a Dominica thing! Do you all ever think about the nation – building a nation for future generations? Forget the me, me, me and my party or PM or Lennox for just one moment – and think Dominica!
We as a people should not allow any form of corruption to floorish in Dominica, or anywhere else in the World, we should stand together and speak i one voice against it
Whereas I am one who support the idea of bringing outsides into the country to serve as judges, and magistrates, what I am about to say, I am sure will start an inferno.
At one time I suggested that the Police Commissioner; (Chief), whatever we call them at home should be a foreigner, perhaps European, Canadian, or even of American origin if they would accept the job.
The reason I would select an outsider, while bypassing a Dominican is because of our close relationship to each other. When someone stands in the courts of Dominica, neither the plaintiff, nor the defendant really knows if there is a family connection on both side of the bench. In a situation like that the justice or decisions handed down may be considered suspect, and bias.
People get away with murder in our country simply because of help from inside the police, and judicial system.
I also detest the appointments of Caribbean nationals in such positions because of the political mentality within all of us as West Indians.
Our thinking is like this: “quid pro quo!”
That may not be the case in the relationship between Skerrit, and Arley, however; one cannot think otherwise if in fact this guy Arley has supported the Prime Minister openly by becoming involved in his political campaign in the past.
Conflict of interest comes in different, ways, if Arley does not decline the offer, relinquish the position at this point, he will be regarded as controversial from the very first day he sits on the bench; hence his judgments and rulings shall forever be seen as political, and controversial.
I do agree that in the event he has to hear a case ‘ any Dominican vs. Government of Dominica’ one could always anticipate the ruling will be in the favor of the government. If this guy has any integrity, within him, his alternative is to decline the appointment, since his appointment has every resemblance, and traits of the “quid pro quo” (Something given or received for something else).
Francisco Etienne-Dods Telemaque
Not often I support you brother but this makes sense!
Why do you think that anyone from outside the country will be any better? There are corrupt people everywhere and many of them are seeking controlling positions and positions of power.
If you have to have an outside impartial arbitrator that is one thing but you might as well have the Chinese appoint one of their own with that vein of thought.
There are Dominicans that can fill that position.
For once in my life, i can agree with you sir. I quite understandable the contentions.
This has nothing to do with anything but pure politics….the jury has the power not the magistrate
Lennox should look at how Obama is selecting his own people to be judges and attorneys an these are people deep in politics and America is still the greatest democracy.
This is much a do about nothing and Lennox using you goons in his political coshomie.
Want Brian Alleyne the leader of the DFP and he became the chief judge of the OECS
Wise up People…Lennox is a political tool
Lennox boy, you again????? an someone find this guy something more productive to do??????
As a Caricom citizen I would like to be given the opportunity to work in another Caricom territory. I agree with Lenox on the ground of political biasness but not because other Dominicans are qualified for the post. At least that’s what I understand by Caricom integration.
Appointing Mr. Gill is like appointing Mami to sit as a judge in dominica!!.Simple as that.
Somebody please tell me. Was Brian Alleyne involved in any politics before he became a judge? Someone was trying to tell me he was so what is Linton’s point? Is it because he Alleyne in on the opposition now so it is ok? What kind of double standards is this.
Lennox for Bishop!!!!!!
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Brother Lennox Linton ( the patriot and states man, I am with you on that one all the way. This man is a Skerritite, and in a legal system on island that is already badly bruised and broken, I am afraid the presence of this man on the bench, may well worsen things.
I have nothing against the PM, but if we Dominicans allow that to happen, there will be no justice with any case involving the PMs regime. The next step would be to make Dominica a one party country. Then dictatorship would roll in at it Max. Be careful my fellow Dominicans you all are giving way to much power to one party. Its not time for politics, its time to be smart.
Holy Scripture tells us, “Do not be hasty in your utterances.”
Justice & Truth you have too much religion on your brain like you are eating it for breakfast, lunch and dinner. It makes you myopic like Peeping Tom There is a world beyond the church you know. Try a change of diet. Best wishes.
This PM and his cabinet behave like children. This man should not even be considered for the position.
Lenox i hope you and yory friends never have to go over seas to look for are job i wish you would spend all that and energy helping the kids the elderly in your spear time visit the sick help the yes care project visit the sick teach the young people that they not always look for the bad in people but take a good look and you will see some good you a poison to society one day try to say something good and you will see how good you will feels yoy are a child of God and he don’t like uglyness.
We should have made a stand, they removed Behanzin, denied Clament Joseph, then they bring one unqualified magistrate and one politician, who has not practiced for more than 6 years.
we are not against foreigners getting jobs but is the way it happens
Do we have a Bar Association. Attorney Tony Laronde and Mr. Dave Bruney attended a few United Worker Party political meetings, which is their democratic rights, but were never seen on a political platform. As far as the Skerrit Labor Government is concerned they should not be members of the IPO Commission and are being tagged as partisan member and supporter of the UWP. Skerrit and his Government always get whatever they want.Remember the citizenship judgement,remember the appointment of the President, remember the I.D. voters cards against National I.D. cards, remember the case between the speaker and the Opposition . I admire Mr. Linton’s courage,but I have my doubts as regards any serious action that will be taken against the Skerrit Government and Arley Gill . I have made up my mind that because of my political leanings, I will request that Gill recuses himself from my case should I appear before him.
As usual, some of you are imagining this situation prematurely. You are putting meanings where they do not exist. Follow your mindsl not that of others and do not be influenced by what you hear.
So you mean that cases involving the PM will be tried at mgistrate level? Strange!
Mr.Bruney went up for Roseau central a few years ago and is a well known UWP supporter. be honest, it not right for either party not just one
He went up for the DLP. With Rosie Douglas.
If tony and Dave are uwp supports as you just stated would it not be fair to say that the prime minister is doing a balancing act donot get me wrong I am not favor of all this political gibbrish but words are read as they written
I attend both uwp and labour meeting. So what! I am never on their platforms. These meetings are for the general public.
Dominicans are all over the globe working,many of us hold sensitive position in other countries so I don’t have a problem with where the guy is from,how ever due to the fact that he appeared in a political rally praising the PM I don’t think it’s a wise decision.I don’t always agree with linton but I agree with him on that one.
See the trees and not just the forest; smart choice on this one because you appear to see the trees.
Mr. Linton seem to be one of the few concerned citizens of Dominica.
How can this man who is an open supporter of the P.M be given that position?
This is not right. Dominicans it is now time to take a stand.
For this i side with lenox for the first time theres conflick of intrest here cause u all know how these guys like to say the courts are i wont give them any more grounds to run thier mouths.To me thats like what Edo them did by putting up thier guy on the ipo.
The PM is the Pied Piper we will follow his tune wherever his tune leads us,even if it leads us to drown in the Caribbean sea.
Every Dominican even the most gullible, know that this man is brought in to carry out the wishes of a man who is setting himself up as a Dictator, a man who wants to control law and order, and justice and the courts, so that only those who oppose him will be subjected to his Kangaroo justice, what will happen then? True justice, minus True, = vigilante Justice.
However remember a black woman once stabbed martin Luther King with a scissors because she said Martin, by his protest, would make the white man come down heavier on the blacks, now even we West Indians are benefitting from the sacrifice of Martin and others like him, who put their life on the line to end injustice. here is a man putting his life on the line for the same, forsaking his family like martin and the others did, and those whose children stand to benefit, are denying him and stabbing him in the back. HOW LONG SHALL THEY KILL OUR PROFITS WHILE WE STAND ASIDE AND LOOK? Why cant we see things while they are happening? why is it that is only after things happen that most people can se it, when it is already too late ? when will we ever learn?
Are you afraid of something?
Do our people read. Take some time to read the letter then make a sensible comment. If what Lennox is saying about (1) Dominicans getting victimized just so that a hench man from Grenada is given the job this is not fair to The victimized. If this Arley guy was really on political platform singing the praises of Skerrit no one will expect him to be impartial on any matter relating to the politicians in power.
Lennox is absolutely correct on this matter.Dominicans cannot stand on the side of dictatorship particularly when our own people are victimized.
Thanks to u Lennox we need more people like u .you are not afraid of their faces or what they can do to u jah is on your side
Good work Mr Linton continue to do that good work for Dominica,these guys think they can do what they want with Dominica,,we put them there we will take them out
How about all the Dominicans that have big positions like, magistrate, attorney general, police chief, just to name a few. they are all over the globe. Lennox why are you so jealous of the Prime Minister? everyday you are showing how much of a HATER you are. Why don’t you GET A LIFE!!!!!!!!!!!!
Did you know that a Dominican right in the DPP office applied for the job and was turned down not on his education because he was over educated but it because of the village he came from what do you think happened another Island picked him up and my friend that’s how we are loosing our trained men and women, the last thing for you to be talking about is Lennox jealous of PM what a laugh folks like you will continue to hold on their blindness stop looking behind your back instead look in front of you and see what you find and the next time think before you post comments
positive mind you consider your children children and grand children lennox want good for his country but you dont want its all about skerrit will no you that jealous lennox one day you will say if you had know its to late.
hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm, you are a lenox hater!!!!!!!!
Clearly, you are being politically bias. The issue is not that he is from another country. The issue is his ability to dispense justice with impartiality in cases involving Roosevelt Skerrit and the current government given his statement on Skerrit’s political platform. The Judicial and Legal Services Commission must study this one very carefully. It has a responsibility to ensure that the people of Dominica are served by competent and unbiased judges who have the confidence of those who appear before them seeking justice.
Some of them are stirring up trouble in little Dominica.
There is no jealouse in telling the truth as it is.
The Prime Minster has desgrace himself and Dominica, we need more people like Mr. Lennox
you should get a life .read the man’s letter,know the facts.
Let the man express himself.
Lennox does have a life, and his life is saving yours.
Thanks Lennox, where would we be with out you.
well by the comment rating i’m sure you feel real stupid right now. I doh know why some of allu doesn’t stay off these things. That not for allu. Them kinda conversation above allu capacity. Free speech is a hell of a thing eh. Take a seat man. Idiot.
This article was really too difficult for you by your comments, stay away from material like this try to read the dear bella columns instead
I concur with Mr. Linton on the grounds that if the P.M. can object to members of the opposition being appointed to the I.P.O. because of their alleged political bias, and insists on a judical review of the appointments, the same applies to the appointment of Mr. Gill,if not more so since he has actual judicial powers whereas the I.P.O. has not.
Mr. Gill’s political affiliation is in the public domain and I, as a Dominican citizen have no confidence that his political views will not colour his judgements as a magistrate. There has to be public confidence in the impartiallity of our judiciary.
Well said, Malatete. I particularly like the following statement:
”if the P.M. can object to members of the opposition being appointed to the I.P.O. because of their alleged political bias, and insists on a judical review of the appointments, the same applies to the appointment of Mr. Gill,if not more so since he has actual judicial powers whereas the I.P.O. has not.”
Though we have qualified professionals who are able and ready to serve, the leader of the country chose to ignore them and appoint his crony Mr. Arley Gill of Grenada to the magistracy in Dominica.
Only in Dominica that a Grenadian political activist, one who has made it known to Dominicans that his friend Skerrit is the best PM the region has ever known since the assassination of the Maurice Bishop of Grenada, can be appointed as magistrate.
There has not been any public outcry by the people to this level of cronyism that is now an integral part of governance and now the judicial system. Many is left to wonder how far will the people allow the government to continue placing operatives to help manipulate the judiciary against the will of the people.
For the record, Lougaoo Mem joins Mr. Linton to strongly object the appointment, and considers it a farce to the magistracy in Dominica.
Lennox you must burst a vein trust me…. But carry on my boy one day you will learn that in the end NO ONE CARES!!!!!!
@ Joe, want bad for someone else, but the curse falls on you. You need to ask God forgiveness and pray for deliverance. Repeat 50 times:
Jesus, I Joe come to you as my deliverer. I Joe believe that You are the Son of God, that You died for me and rose again. I Joe confess to You as Lord and renounce all influences of Satan in my life. Lord, you know the demons that oppress me, that harrass me, that entice me, that enslave me. I Joe confess all my sins to you.
Leave God out of this. Do you think He is pleased with you and bringing His Most Holy Name into your hatred? God is not part and parcel of sin, hatred, lack of peace and disunity. Your prayer will not be answered for what it is worth and for the reason you state it. Cease using God for your nonsense which is governed by Satan and his followers.
What some of you are doing is spewing hatred for the PM and his actions. There is a better manner of approaching this situation. You know the Holy Bible taught us, “Strive for peace for without that holiness no one sees the Lord.”
Well if we were to do a simple poll based on the ratings you received…80% went against you and your rubbish talk…while 20% supported your foolishness. I guess some people do care, while you and your gang of idiots will never care until the effects reach allu door steps.
It’s a matter of conflikt of interest,
Nice Work, keep you eye on them, you do your country proud
lennox has a problem.why dont he find a job and contribute to the growth an development of dominica.
Lennox biggest problem is people who don’t even know their problems, their rights and when they are being taken advantage of, and don’t even know when someone is standing for them when they don’t know when to stand for themselves. martin, Malcolm, Mandella, Jesus, and all the greatest men who elevated mankind to humanity had that same problem, you understand?
Wow!!! Well said Pat. I just do not understand how a large majority can be taken for a ride. Even when things are not in their best interests.
The next time you quote ‘Jesus’, place his name first for He is Lord, King and Savior over all.
If you were a true Dominican you would have realized that Lennox is doing much more for our country by taking up these issues. Some of us just sit idly by and suppoort our party thinking that we are doing some thing in the national interest.Keep up the good work Lennox.
Mr.Linton dont have a problem he is doing just find but you do you rather sit by and see your poor people be degraded over the air because of their situation you like to see them go up to the red clinic for hand outs, you like to see them out of work and to top if off those D’icans who a fully trained for the job be turned down what planet a you living on Mr. Linton will continue to be a thorn in your side and the others that do believe they can just do as they pleased because they a in power but remember when you guys are thrown out of office USA will take up where we finish because their will be no more safe sailing into the USA for the likes of you mark my word.
He is doing exactly that, contributing to the growth and development of Dominica through his courageous, persistent and sterling advocacy for good governance.
That’s what he is doing, exposing corruption, that can prevent the Development of Dominica
Your middle name is problem. You full of problems, and so will your kids be filled with problems if that is the mentality you teaching them. Political preference does fry some of allu brain in Dominica.
Once again Lennox Linton has to come forward and preserve the dignity of our institutions.
He may not be perfect and you do not have to agree with his political views, but this is a point that ALL Dominicans should understand. This is dictatorship on the creep. Appointing your political stooges to the judiciary.
Oh please!
Wait are you serious. I dont care which party you support you cant have a judge be speaking at a political rally supporting anyone. dont care if it prime mister or opposition.
I refuse to believe that Dominicans will see so stupid to allow that to happen with the blind faith in one person or party. you can you publicly be none bias or even seem to be non-bias when you were on the bully pulpit singing the praise of a political leader.
I mean come on. Party or not. get another judge. their are more ion the Caribbean. or was that why he was on the pulpit in the first place cause he was looking for a job. either way you look at this.
HE SHOULD BE OUT.
Now Brian Alleyne was a BIG Politician before he was appointed a Judge on the ECSC i bet he stood on political parties platform in the region advising the voters to vote for his colleague!!!
Lennox too damn bias!!!
Excellent point.
Exactly.
What an idiot. You bet he did? How much you want to bet? Which political platform you hear Brian Alleyne speaking on in recent years? Be it Dominica or the Caribbean???
Brian Alleyne exited the political arena LONG BEFORE he became a judge in the Eastern Caribbean. Furthermore, his days in politics was in the time of Mamo and Maynard and these people who have all died and long gone.
So just come out there with your SPOON-ing rubbish.
Lennox is just like a teak…. I mean does this guy ever approve of anything this gov’t does? Are you that bitter MR LINTON? SHEEZZZZZ
Try and pull that stunt in New York and see what happens!
No he is not, but I suspect you are, oh, and what is a teak?. You probably mean Tick, a blood sucking insect, how you guys wish he would just go away, but just like Jesus who chased the vendors out of God’s house, he is a rebel doing righteous works fighting for a just cause. And yes he will approve when this government which isn’t fit for purpose actually does something honest.
stick to the issue, New Yorkers. Lennox is not the issue or problem. Do you write to FOX News to complain about its consistent criticism of President Obama, which is often times unfair?
There are many like him who comment right on this Website to the annoyance of some.
I am sorry, but your comment has been hidden due to low comment rating. In other words you talking pure garbage which is not worthy for the readers to see. I am not about to subject myself to it. I’m not trained in that field. LOL
Who do not want to listen” will feel, and remember! power can get into a man`s head that even this man can be in denial, we have to be very careful what we allow to take place in our beloved country. History have a way of showing its ugly head. What happened to our qualified persons in Dominica to fill such a position??? Where is Clement Joseph it`s alleged that he showed a desire to want to be considered for that position? Just asking?? he seems very quiet those days. I am not blatantly opposing other Nationals from the Caribbean region to work in Dominica, but is not what they do, but! is how they do it! 1979 is still fresh in our minds so lets not repeat our we are doomed to fail.
Clement was turned down because of the village he’s from not for his education.
So why u Linton did not express the same concern about the UWP appointees on the IPO. Maybe too, u should express concern about the acting appointment of Mr. Prevost (former UWP candidate and parl rep of the Mahaut constituency) to the position as DPP.
Oh please
Some of u so silly
The IPO Act itself makes provision for both the 0government and de Opposition to be represented on de IPO. So u want DLP supporters on de IPO but u don’t want UWP supporters their ss well
Well tell Skerrit go back to Parliament and change de Act nuh……….I don’t think some people know how to effectively use their brain….no sense of cognition whatsoever.
Again…..u saying FORMER UWP candidate.
De man representing DLP bigheads in court and he still get recommended by ur same Skerrit DLP cabal
So u vex with who……so u doh vex with de people and authority dat appoint him
U ‘fraid to put ur own people straight……UWP doh have no power to appoint Prevost to de post of DPP
@ lovely dominica, are you only concerned about the UWP appointees to the IPO. If you are then you certainly have a problem. Nothing to say about those your party (labour) appoint? With people like you we are doomed to fail.
former uwp, you said it idiot… do you people read what you type?.
These labourites have special brainz. The IPO makes provision for all sides to be represented on the IPO …but the monkey talking about appointed on IPO. Inform allu self nuh before allu talk?
Mr. Lennox Linton letter makes sense.
Mr. Lennox Linton, thanks for bringing this to light.
PM CHARITY COMMENCE AT HOME; YOU DON’T TAKE FOOD OUT OF YOUR QUALIFY DOMINICANS MOUTHS AND GIVE IT TO FOREIGNER. STOP PLAYING POLITICS…..ENOUGH IS ENOUGH……
it is now one OECS in case you didnt know, a grenadian has all rights like a dominican to work and abode!!!
Would you ignore the hunger of your own son and satisfy the hunger of someone else’s son? Don’t think so!
its totally unfair because there is a Dominican magistrate (Ivenia Benjamin) in Anguilla.
did she go on the political platform to openly support the government up there. Some of us are so bias and are so brain washed that black become white if who we support says its white . what a set of Dominicans , when will we ever learn to be objectve.
Please, do not compare Ms. Benjamin with Arley Gill. I’m sure nobody would have an issue with her working as a magistrate in Dominica.
miss benjamine is not any politician personal pet, de grenadian is
I will tell you she was not a political appointment
Wait we have some of Lawyers serving in other Countries I hope we eh mess them up to.
you miss the point
The “Great I AM” have spoken again. Here’s a man who for partisan expediency has become an authority on ever subject matter under the sun – once it seems to bring pressure on PM Skerrit
They will live to regret it someday. What goes around comes around. What we sow we shall surely reap in time.
Bravooooooo! LENNOX has been waiting in line for an appointment…shame that a foreigner was appointed over him….tsk, tsk, tsk! Seriously though, I wonder what will ever be right for Mr. Linton.
Absolutely nothing! He will only rest when he will be sitting in the minister’s chair…
alas politics shall never end int his country..
politics won’t end in any country, it is a way of life.
Am I reading your response well? If so, do you really think that Linton’s reeaction is devoid of politics – partisan politics in its stark naked outlook?
We spend too much time on the messenger, study the message and ask yourself, had it been your best friend or someone on the government side who came up with the same message, would you look at it the same way?
As long as the world continues it will not end. It will always be politics. Every country has its share.