A new group has been formed with the aim of combating what it say are the corrupt practices of Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit and his administration
Headed by Artherton Martin the group is presently in process of devising various actions to remove what they claim are “threats to their democracy.”
They gathered Harlem Plaza yesterday evening to begin strategizing how they will fulfill their task.
Many persons in the group shared the view that Dominica is heading into dictatorship under the Roosevelt Skerrit regime and something needs to be done to stop it.
“I have been asked by the citizen’s forum, which is a small group of us, to invite whoever was willing to accept the invitation and address three points,” he said.
According to Martin the ‘three points’ are, 1. Could you say what you see as the main threat? 2. Could you say at the same time what you see can be done and what needs to be done about it and 3. Could you say what you are prepared to be a part of or to do something about it.
“It is an affair that will continue until we get sufficient people who are willing to stand up and do something about what they think needs to be done,” he stressed. “If we sit and wait for multitudes we will do nothing,”
Among the many suggestions made were opposition parties and groups need to come together to lodge protests and demonstrations against the government and to seek legal counsel so that demonstrations are held within the law.
It was also noted that finance had to be sought to fund oppositions’ initiatives in order for them to be successful and that there was a lack of motivation and political awareness among the public particularly the youth.
A public manifestation and community outreach task force were formed to perform certain duties within the next seven days until the next weekly meeting.
Same old story different version. Much ado about nothing on the political stage. Many think that politics is about which political donkey brays the longest and the loudest, but in the political arena a jackass will always remain a jackass whereas an astute political will always remain an astute politician, because a jackass place is in the stable on the animal farm and not in government.
The vemont governor chose dominica,for his vacation,without his bulldogs;because democracy exists here.the real threat to our stability is we,with our red, green and blue propaganda.mr.gouverneur reviens encore et merci.DNO U BIG
It appears to be one person changing names writing a bunch of stupidness here……whatever you getting from Skerrit enjoy it while it last, but you ignorant, low life characters are not going to drive this country to be another Lybia or Egypt.
You think there are no elections in these dictatorships, yes they are, but the elections are conducted the exact same way ours are…..with many corrupt practices.
Now when all you done using different aliases here to slander Athie, go and register in all 21 constituencies the number of times all you think it necessary to ensure Labour wins again.
While you people continue to bury Dominica deeper and deeper into this bottomless pit, I am organizing to remove myself and my family from Dominica…..if it good all you will enjoy….if it bad all you will endure….enough is enough!
WTF….Arthie et tal…..you all 15 minutes of fame passsed long long long time ago…..pls note that the bell rang and the people of DA voted 18-3….deal with it…..will and come again in 2014 and this time with a plan to move the country forward not this nonsense u guys were pushing on the electorate and pls oh pls not in the new way bull with the Question Marks, the manifesto on the internet and all that garbbage!
Pls regroup, strategise, use all all u “brains” and come with something that will be worth listening to and voting for and top all this non-sense. Anti-government group my arse! Is too much democracy all u hve….just all over the place talking shit and not contributing a rats arse or nothing substantial towards the further development of the dam country all u supposedly love….stuuuuuupessssss
Thanks Honorable Martin : I know you could be safely enjoy well earned corporate relaxation with your loving family, But as a true patriot you have chosen to put yourself on the firing line for Dominica’s sake. . .
my burning question is WHY WOULD THIS DOMINICA BE PUNISHED WITH SUCH A WICKED AND OPPRESSIVE GROUP OF RULERS???
cheater
Fellas and ladies, give Affie a small break Affie hasn’t got the wherewithall to do nada by himself. He cannot even make hem in his pants. Affie is fronting for those few professionals and businessmen who have not got the cohones to come out publicly and say how much they hate the Labour Party and are jealous of Skerritt, lest the majority of Dominicans, well pleased with the progress of Dominica under the present regime, stop patronising their businesses. But they will be known soon enough; because their children are echoing that same hatefilled dialogue to their school and college friends.
Thanks Athie for taking a stand for the future of Dominica. The young people will be worst off than their grand parents. Throughout history, Dominicans have been able to earn their livelihood. Today in his effort to control the lives of the people, Skerit have destroy the ability of the people to work for a living. He has introduced a culture of begging to the people in order to control their lives. Please help the people to wake up.
Give me one example of how Skerrit destroyed the ability of the people to work for a living…I really would like to know…
How do we ever take these guys seriously? Athie has been around the block so many times, he is like a re-tread tire. He is educated, has a hotel/guest house, but what else is doing for this country?They want to remove Skerro, and “replace” him with what/whom may I ask? The Dcan electorate is more than capable of doing the right thing….
These guys must stop the fear-mongering and be more positive. Up to now I waiting to see who should take a jail for all the irreponsible information or mis-information that was on the other radio station before the election. :Venezuelan warships on the horizon, Venezuelan soldiers in the bush around Melville Hall, trailer load of arms from Venezuela sent to Castle Bruce…this was very worrisome for many Dcans and created an atmosphere of anguish and anxiety…no populace should be subjected to this kind of verbal assault, just because you want power. This should be seen as sedition and the persons responsible be held accountable.
Mr Martin, I do not think you have been listening to the Dominican people. The people are fed up with statements such as ‘their democracy is under threat.’
I ask myself, why is it that these ‘experienced,’ educated, grown men have absolutely no insight into the people’s needs? There are too many disgruntled people taking up ‘opposition roles.’
Our people need fresh perspectives to tackle concrete problems in the society, so that as an opposition leader or participant when you open your mouth, the people feel that their plight is understood.
Politics is a social science, thus, it must be approached with logic, professionalism and spiritual insight.
1. What I see as a main threat is you Artherton Martin and other ignorant Dominicans giving unfounded negative press to Dominica all in an effort for personal gain.
2. What I see can be done? You Artherton Martin and opposition can diligently do your homework and learn and understand the role of being in opposition. It is ridiculous to challenge DLP on their accomplishments and future projects! What needs to be done? You Artherton Martin and DLP opposition need to put an immediate halt to all this negativity. Be more creative in offering a more viable alternative to Dominica development. In other words go back to the drawing board!
3. What I am willing to be a part of or to do something about it? I am hoping that you Artherton Martin and DLP opposition read this positing and understand clearly that we do not need person with their own agendas to give Dominica bad press rather we need persons who are creative and can make valuable contributions to its Development. The challenge is on for all Dominicans to move the country forward in all respects.
Adult ED, its 18 against 3 and why so scared of these guys. Thats to show how weak you all are.. doing crooked things and then being afraid of the opposing forces.
Government is giving DA enough BAD PRESS all on its own
O Labour! You think you can come & Represent the masses with that
undercover response?
Leave Geniune Comments to we the ordinary citizens. Yours is nonreflective of our stand.
We thank the Brave ones like Arthie who motivate us to awake to action. AND THAT WE WILL!!!!!!!
Put music and performing before politics…U will get many more followers..
You all will be in any once is “anti government movement” B4 demonstrating .. come up with some objective article about how you both see the way forward (real objective). All ghetto boys and girls going to Dominica State College now .. not only the HUgo’s and Martin’s as in the earlier days when it was just the few ‘bourgouisies” No not again… All shall go to college and seat if they have to in the house of representation (Assembly). Not only the pompous who only wants things in their way… If we had to listen to some of you, Dominica would really be stuck with houses on stllts .. no enlarged roads .. and I can go on and on but this forum is not for this!
Mr Martin with all due respect to you. I think you need to head some other organisation at this crucial ttime of our development. You can lecture the young people in some of your field .. to educate them and guide them in your field area of study. Give your voluntary service for good report and good for the country and your works will be seen although I know that now many persons call good – evil and evil good. I would like to see you in a more loving role to your people whom you profess to love so much. We need to demonstrate our love of them in the manner that is pleasing to “Almighty Father” . His good books guides us on how to be humble and to go out there to snatch the lost ones ( Our youths are dying spirtually, emotionally, mentally) We need to do those things without recompense… It will come from above … Sometimes we do want to be always seen and heard… but do it according to our Father’s plan. The 60 ers and 70 ers should step aside and act as mentors and advisers …. Let go of our laurels and encourage the young coming up ones! LOL
Athie you gain? you have to be joking
Does anyone know or have an update on what happened to the water exporting??? business Mr Martin was setting up/associated with? Or am I on the completely wrong track!
hahahahahahahah……….wooooooooosh!
You are on the wrong track. It was never about starting a water exporting business. Read between the lines. Who would want a contract for 1 billion gallons of water a year for 10 yrs. Try collateral for loans.
In that case, he should not have accepted it. You seem to have a point; maybe he does not have the financial backing, therefore he is upset.
Hey John Brown – “A man wrapped up in himself makes a very small package” – love that!!!!
thank you
awa man!
Mr them don’t want progress for real…. Everything and every group formulation is against Skerrit…AHBEN Skerro you are wellllll LOVED! lol…them people have skerro up on high grounds lol awa man
Atherton MARTIN!!! go and find a monster tree in the woods somewhere and build a Club house in there… I can bet you, more ideas will come up on how for you to protect the forest while femmehing zeb than coming and talk POLITI-CRAP!… stupes!
u people want to complain about everything.
i have no preference cause almost all politician are the same… they all look after number 1 (THEMSELVES).
however, the labour party may not be fabulous but they are really trying to help the dominican economy using the little resources that is available. they are slowing reducing the gross domestic debt of dominica as well as trying to improve the dominica’s infrastructure.
can more be done… hell yes
the question that should be asked is ‘ are the needed resources available to do more? and are the funds being correctly allocated?’
I THINK THAT THE YOUNG EDUCATED PEOPLE OF DOMINICA SHOULD FORM A POLITICAL PARTY. THESE OLD FOLKS ARE STUCK IN THEIR WAY AND CAN’T IMPROVE DOMINICA AND MOVE IT INTO THE 21ST CENTURY – ALL THEY PROMISE ARE LIES.. THEY’VE BEEN THERE AND DONE NOTHING.
WHATS REALLY GOING ON? YOU GUY GAVE UWP THE PEOPLE’S PARLIARMENT AND THEN FORMING ANOTHER GROUP………..WHEN THIS GROUP FAIL PLEASE GIVE IT TO THE FREEDOM PARTY
I have resigned to the fact that the 3 scores and 10 a man lives on this earth should not be wasted on matters of this world. Why fight for change that is beyond your reach? Party can come, party can go….Trade the country for oil or nuclear power….Develop it or demolish it…continue giving scholarships to all your bed buddies…as for that ALBA housing story; my grandmother would say you never give hungry ppl to share food or poor ppl to share money….who want to build villas or skyscrapers or plazas…I already paying tax, whatever those bastards decide to do with the treasury money I really don’t care, cause I have no control over that anyway….chou poule! All of them are the SAME, coming with their intellect and gab to maximise on the ignorance of ppl like you and me. Stupes! Power-hungry politicians and opportunists! Dominicans will still accept handouts when election time comes around, and forget the corrupt practices that never cease. Sacway sott ki nou yay! I wonder if Dominica still belong to Dominicans….something tells me they sell us without we even know!
If these guys really believe in democracy why are they so intent on ousting the democratically elected government by force or through underhand tactics rather than waiting their turn at the next election? Guys like Athie haven’t got a shred of democracy in their bones. what ever happened to the Alliance of Communist thinkers? Ask Athie, Bernard Wiltshire, Ron Green etc. Why are they suddenly riding on the back of democracy to try and get into power?
ATHIE IS A GREAT DOMINICAN PATRIOT. GREAT AND SOLID ISEA WHICH I BELIEVE WILL GAIN TRACTION AND ACCOMPLISH ITS OBJECTIVE- DEMOCRACY AND JUSTICE FOR DOMINICANS!
Athie is indeed a great Dominica,at least he has the testicular fortitude to stand against the fast becoming dictator.
These guys remind me of Chinese Stores, every now and then a new one pops up.
I am not a fan of the DLP because as a Govt. I believe that there are things that they can do differently. However, one may not agree with what a leader does but has all the right to question and disagree with that leader in a democracy. The action of Atherton Marti and his associates demonstrates that democracy in alive in Dominica.
These people are now under the disguise of democracy, threatening the existence of democracy in Dominica by their selfish and reckless behaviors. The majority of Dominicans voted the Govt. into power but according to Marti we cannot wait for the majority to speak. Isn’t that dictatorship? They must take to the street and remove the Govt. by whatever means necessary. A serious threat to the existence of democracy in Dominica that according to them they seek to protect.
I would take it to mean that this Anti Govt. movement also has no regard for the Judicial System, as they seek to have the PM removed from office by what ever means necessary. They can’t wait for the court decission. What if the court rules in favor of the PM? This is clear-cut dictatorship!
People, crime have become a major problem in DA as well as the many developing countries around the world. The melt down of the world’s economic powers have left us fighting to stay afloat and a lot of our young people out of jobs. If this movement was interested in DA as they professed, why aren’t they organizing forums as to the way forward in tackling crime, antisocial behavior and various ways to assist our people in getting jobs or creating jobs for ourselves. I am hearing nothing from them positively as to the way forward for DA. All I am hearing is; “This isn’t the correct way.”
These people are a serious threat to democracy in DA as they seek to create chaos, panic and fear among our people. They want us to take the street, behave in an uncivil manner and create civil unrest. This they hope will destabilize the country and ultimately the Govt.. Let us all say NO to all who threatens the existence of our democracy and our peaceful country as we say no to drugs.
”STUPIDITY REIGNS AGAIN” YOU COULD NOT HAVE SAID THIS BETTER.
lol
LMFAO…
It is the very first time in my 60 years,i see men so hungry for power.That is sickening,i hate it and believe me if you want,if they get into office,they will fail within days.I think these big men will go nowhere because i smell confusion,problem and chaos.Remember Dominia,Affie was in government already?What did he do for the agriultural sector?Well he did nothing.Absolutely nothing.He did not get his way,so he left.Affie,help me get a U.S visa and you all can run Dominia.Until such time,i find these stories hold too much nonsense.
I am Fed up with grown persons acting like children. Take sometime to help out another Dominican, encourage people be better citizens motivate them, boost their self esteem, thats the way you are going to win people.
Your group is the regular folk that just talks politics whole day and quite frankly that is the junk u all encourage people to talk about all day.
the Nation spoke over a years ago, try to move on an be influencial Leaders not people that talk all day.
Just my View
Like Really??? If these pple manage to get about 1000 people out of Dominica’s 68000 population to support them and demonstrate, then we can talk about a demonstration and look into it. Otherwise, this in my opinion does not make sense. Let’s see all the concerned people come out in their numbers and then you all will have some structure and something to go to the P.M with. Otherwise you guys are getting old, relax and enjoy d/a for the paradise that it is.
Another failed politician trying to be significant.
Soooooooooo true…..the man like a rolling stone…he is one of the few men in DA “politics” that has been a member of all parties…
Dominica needs you guys . . . . there are more for you than against you
you are going about this the right way
REMEMBER ONE UNITED OPPOSITION MEETING AT ROSALIE AND THE BAJAN ADVISERS ADVISED AGAINST THE ELECTION THEY WERE PLANNING. . .
NOW THE PRIME DISASTER TREMBLING
And I laughing at you!
Think about it, why is it every group that is formed is political and have disgruntled former members of political parties? How many of you all supporting Arthei have bump into him on the street as an ordinary citizen and heard him say hi or hello? How many of you all have seen him smile?
How can someone who has no contact with the ordinary man fight for him? How can a man not loved by anybody lead people against one loved by so many? Arthei Martin has two reasons for doing anything, a good reason and the real reason. Arthei cares about no one but Arthei; a man wrapped up in himself makes a very small package!!
STUPES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
IF 
Workers win
why should i follow any anti government group
Is man like you that putting problem in the country
And that same group planning to go and demonstrate infront the court
i WISH they send summon for all of you
and i hope there will be an anti-government group
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THE ONLY WAY A DEMONSTRATION CAN HAVE ANY EFFECT,THE NEW GROUP MUST HAVE THE COOPERATION OR SUPPORT OF THE PUBLIC SERVICE AND WAWU UNIONS,THE DAIC MUST ASK THE BUSINESS PLACES TO CLOSE DOWN ATLEAST FOR THREE HOURS.THE DEMONTRATIONS AGAINST PAT JOHN HAD THE FULL SUPPORT OF THE ABOVE STATED ORGANIZATIONS.CAN YOU IMAGINING A CIVIL SERVANT STAYING AWAY FROM WORK JUST TO GO ON A DEMONSTRATION WITHOUT THE PERMISSION OF THE UNION OR A MAN OR WOMAN IN ONE OF THE BUSINESS PLACES STAYING FROM WORK AND IS LATER SEEN ATTHE DEMONSTRATION.
YES DOMINICA NEED THAT GROUP, I WOUNDER WHAT POSITION DOMINICA IS IN WHEN IT COME TO POORIS COUNTRY IN THE CARIBBEAN? THE LABOUR PARTY IS DOING NOTHING FOR DOMINICA.
THE ROAD PROJECT THAT GOING ON ANY PARTY THAT WAS IN POWER WOULD HAVE THAT PROJECT GOING ON BECAUSE DOMINICA ROAD IS ON ACCEPTABLE. I WOUNDER IF THE PEOPLE DONT WORRY ABOUT THE MONEY THEY SPEND ON REPAIR OF THOSE VEHICLE THEY DRIVE ON THAT OLD SO CALL ROAD.
CECIL JOSEPH IS THE MAYOR OF ROSEAU AND PEOPLE KEEP VOTING HIM IN OFFICE MAN, BIG CARNIVAL NO PUBLIC TOILET IN ROSEAU AFTER CARNIVAL I PASS IN THOSE ALIE AROUND THE COURT AND THAT PLACE SMELL ON PEE AND THAT THE SAME PLACE THE CRUISE SHIP OF LOAD THEIR PASSENGERS.
I JUST CANT SEE ANY DEVELOPMENT IN .
DLP IS THERE TO LONG THEY WAITING FOR WHEN NEXT ELECTION CLOSE FOR THE CHINE TO START ASFELTING THE ROAD AND DOMINICAN SO STUPID THEY GOING TO FULL FOR IT, WAIT AND U WILL SEE.
THERE SMELLING PEEPEE SINCE B4 SKERRITT KNEW ROSEAU. SO DONT BLAME THE MAN FOR PETTY SHIT LIKE THAT. AND U LIE U WENT IN THAT SAME LANE TO PEEPEE TO. I SAW U. AND HOW DARE U SAY WE NOT DEVELOPING. AND U PASSING ON THE NEW ROADS WHEN U WANT TO COME OUT OF ROSEAU EASIER ?
hard cure da. This person does not know Roseau … they would have made this comment. This person is repeating what they hear.. doesnot listen to the right medium… Does not even read DNO articles …. only those about the PM or those where they can make their politcal point and Hatred and sow seeds of discord. Hatred has no place in our country although I know it exists because of the evil one. But we do have to choose to hate or to love .. To have a sound mind and asks for wisdom to understand what is happenning around us and not to be misled by those who want to use us to get what they want .
hard cure da – take a look and a tour and go around the country and aroung the villages .. you probaly need a full month for that .. and then come and make a comment about “develpoment”. I will pay for the tour! LOl
By the way what is your definition of “Development” in your mind?
thats if he know the definition
Do something besides screaming. Put your works where your mouth is.
Do you really know Roseau?? If you did you would know where the Public convenience is located . As for only criticising and saying that nothing is happenning , then do something . You need to start some volunteering in something that the Government or the Mayor is not doing.. Take the lead and I am sure some other persons will jump in to help you.
The Government cannot do all the things so choose a project and start not with your mouth but with action.. I am watching to join you… I am already doing mine .. WE only want everyting to be done for us that is on the receiving and being selfish… once something not giving us personally then we see not use … We need to look at what is going to benefit the majority of the people .. not being selfish .. I want this and that like some “spolied child’ sho only wants and wants and does not even want to pick up or do anything (no work and help at home)
Trop parler sans action… Great Talkers are not great doers.
athie hush your mouth stupid idiot stupes lol allu ppl will never learn. no one cant move this man where he is skerrit is the boss a shatta. respect skerrit boi the man is the best and the best ever will be
boss have some etiquette. athie is an educated man and so are u.
ATHERTON MARTIN,
DO YOU REMEMBER THE BATH ESTATE BRIDGE AND THE COMMENTS WHICH WAS MADE BY YOU REGARDING THE REPAIRS AND SAFETY OF THAT SAID BRIDGE? TO HAVE THE PROPER REPAIRS DONE TO THE BRIDGE STRUCTURE THE WALL OF THE BOTANICAL GARDEN WOULD HAVE TO BE EFFECTED. EVEN THOUGH THE SAFETY OF ALL DOMINICANS WHO TRAVEL THIS BRIDGE WAS BEING EFFECTED, ATHERTON YOU SAT ON YOUR NARROW $$$$ FOR YEARS AND SAID THAT TAMPERING WITH THE GARDEN WALL WILL BE DONE OVER YOUR DEAD BODY. EVEN THOUGH THAT WAS THE ONLY WAY THAT THE BRIDGE COULD BE WORKED ON. NOW ALL DOMINICANS CAN ENJOY THE SAFETY AND PLEASURE OF THE BATH ESTATE BRIDGE WHILE YOU ARE STILL THERE OBSTRUCTING PROGRESS IN OUR COUNTRY.
Mr. Martin, although we need to stand up for our country, but we are in need of serious men and women.
Men with hard balls. Men with stamina. Men with a vision.
Men and women that will take Dominica from Skerrit and place it in the hands of Dominicans.
I think it was time for somebody to take a serious move, Mr Martin you have my FULL support!!!
Apart from being the best steel band player in Dominica,(that is the truth), and one of the best orators Dominica has, what can we identify that have the standard, the ensigna of Athie on it? Of all the campaigns he has led, what has become of them? of all the organizations he has led, what has becoem of them after the intital project funding has been exhausted? How many things have Athie promised, the results of which has been left to the imagination? How many projects have he undertaken only to die a natural death? How is his personal investment doing? . What has he done to fight the pain? When he had the opportunity to serve in government (two occasions) what is his record of achievement? The first time, he resigned. It is arguable whetherhe was fired by O.J. Seraphine or he resigned. In the second instance in government, there is no second guessing the outcome when he chose the welfare of whales over people and walked out of the government at the time when he headed the Ministry of Agriculture and Economic Planning. What is his record since leaving government? That is what the Dominican people must ask of Athie before he can be heard this time with a retrofit assemblage of whos who in opposition to Skerrit. Even Spaggs has doen better than him. Spaggs was elected twice in a year. Athie tried the polls once and has since chickened out on every occasion preferring to hide behind different party machineries to push his ideas.
Will the UWP and what exists of a once mighty DFP simply fold up and go with Athie? Time will tell. I suspect Eddy will have a lot to say about Athie’s new grouping.
Good move by Athie and company….I CAN SURELY BE COUNTED !!!!
This guys just tearing the country apart,what the opposition suppose to be doing they doing it for them,they branching off into small groups,now that’s a foolish tactics.
Say what you want about Athie, but don’t call him an opportunist.
He was with the UWP in opposition, after it became the government he quickly turn against them and joint the DLP
He was campaign manager for the 2000 election. Labor made him senator and was responsible for agriculture. Again within a year Mr Martin tendered his resignation.
So give Jack his jacket, he is not a P.I.P. fan (party in power)
That is so true. That is a man of integrity. We need more men like hime in Dominica.
he tenders his resignation after a short stay in any group because he hates not getting his way. Affie has a record at failing at almost everything he touches.
So set me straight here. Exactly what is his goal then, since he obviously cannot or chooses not to work with any of the ruling governments? Maybe he Is an over-zealous, power hungry individual who never achieved as much as he had hoped for in any of the previous parties which he was associated with and subsequently is now trying to set up his own party in an attempt to achieve his dream.
Mr. Martin I salute you! Any Dominican patriot who is willing to subject him/herself to the onslaught of the ignorant red army and put themselves and family at risk to stand for Dominica deserves utmost respect. So nuff respect to you Arthie, time for some ACTION!!! The minority can accomplish amazing things!!! Never mind the 18-13. All that is need is some courageous and committed Dominicans of integrity.. I am with you!!!!
WHAT MINISTRY U WANT ?….LOL DAMN IDIOTS. NO PLANS FOR THE COUNTRY. JUST GIVING YOURSELF HEADACHE ABOUT SKERRITT. DONT WORRY HE WILL CATCH ALL U WIT ALL U PANTS AND PANTY DOWN AGAIN. KEEP ON DIVIDING YOURSELF INTO DIFFERENT GROUPS WITH A BUNCH OF ILLITERATE PPLE…………FOOLS !!
Vigie, only de pot that calls the charcoal in the fire black.
Intelligent people do not call others fool or idiot.
Just another act in our ever growing political circus.
how about an “anti corruption” group……….. no matter who is in power there will be corruption.
point out the wrong no matter who is doing it…
i am not anti Skerrit… i am anti corruption (so if the shoe fits)…
Skerrit as done plenty good for Dominica… but there needs to be more transparency…just because he does good doesn’t mean it washes away the bad he (allegedly) does. All must be held accountable.
same old s&^t ………………more of the same
All will try but untill u tell me and show me how u will take da forward then i cant side with u to pray for da u just left da i go back once in a while,trust me when edo was in power da was aa ghost town.So when u say it got worse u fooling your self not me for a country that have no major export i think its doing ok in time i think it will get better.
A ONE MAN GROUP? WHAT I SEEING THERE NUH?
post my comment
yes sa allu pressure will go up we , wit all dat politics…is an anti group dy there, barshin of d government by there, some party leader never consulted or informed about anything..stop dat u people, be at peace wit urselves and stop d confusion…when all pressure go up all u will end up P.M.H or in d psych ward
Recycled gabbage in gabbage out some of those guys are only being heard when they feel that there`s an opportunity to help their cause at other people`s expense therefor they lack credibility and people are not stupid in our present day where every body is a reporter or making news very easy to obtain all over the world. It`s one thing to oppose the Goverment and dislike certain actions implemented by the Government in power but if those guys are serious about changing things for the benifit of all Dominican they should come out with concreate alternatives and ways and means to execute their plans and be clear of their vision going forward,sadly, all we are seeing and hearing from some of these guys is critizing the Government at all cost when it is clear that some of the tangible improvements and developments are there for all to see and enjoy. We are having too much talk and while some times it is warranted but talk without actions makes them appear silly to say the least. That`s why the present Government laugh at them. Advise to all concern there`s always room for improvement but give credit where credit is due i am sick and tired of the same old thing day after day. PS. I am not for blue, red, green yellow or whatever party colour is out there. I am for the development of Dominica for all Dominicans. What is so difficult to understand?? Now bring it on I will just read and enjoy do not expect me to respond Good or bad ,For or against. Thank you!!
here we go again
Country first, forget about party politics cause that is Nonesense. Infact I don’t care about DLP, UWP, DFP. I am a Dominican, I hold Dominican Citizenship though I reside abroad for almost a decade. I refuse to accept foreign citizenship however, my last visit to Dominia in March 2011 has left me disturbed. 13.00 for a gallon of gas, food prices are incredible, duties ridiculous and impractical but last but not least a bunch of clueless individuals who are just brainwashed. No one cares about PM being young or old, rich or poor…black or white I don’t care and shouldn’t care but when you have a country 290 sq miles, 69000 people and in the state it is in its a bloody shame. I left Dominica in 2001 and came back 2011 to find it worst than I left it is just insane.. unbelievable.
Banana industry is DEAD
Cruise ship based tourism …………UNSUSTAINABLE
Infrastructure…………….beyond repair
Employment…..disgrace.
To the person saying give up citizenship to come back Dominica? Are you out your mind? I don’t have foreign citizenship but couldn’t imagine making a living working for crap pay and dealing with the kind of Dictatorship rule where police serve as security detail and doing dirty work for politicians.. Hundreds of Political appointments.
The list goes on, it will never change too many uneducated misinformed and misled individuals in Dominica. Just damn sad and its the story all over the world. Every dictator has supporters.
Castro
Chavez
Ghadaffi
etc
They have loyalist and these people spread propaganda just to further their agendas. UWP has failed Dominica because they’re not providing the caliber of oppositional respresentation the people of Dominica need. DFP has failed DOminica as well so too has DLP because it consist of other members who sit by and allow things to happen knowingly. Rule by example people….put country first… Leaders bring people together not tear them apart!!! A bunch of UNEDUCATED political leaders robbing the country
Well said.Every dog has it’s day – Labourites enjoy it WHILE you can.
I beleive time stand for no man because time changes and so
do man and politics for example Egypt’s Mubarak thought he was in power
forever
well said. We are responsible for our own short coming.
dominica is the same it is from since wen u leave. oh i hope god punish u cause its a shame wat u said cause dats a lie
So why the hell did you return? It’s people like you who have the country as it is. Instead of criticizing, why don’t you say that you will return to make a meaningful contribution? We dont need people like you down here.
The bright side is that you sound like you have been educated. The sad side is that you sound like you lack common sense!!
PRAY FOR DOMINICA,
I am afraid that your statements are too general to be credible. They are just like a tsunami, driven subjectively by you passion, not objectively.
Like Really??? Y ur @$$ didnt stay here and develop d/a huh?? I hate it when foreigners talk like this bout d/a. it’s happening all over the Caribbean u idiot.
HEAR UR IGNORANCE FOOL. MAN UP AND COME BACK WITH UR MONEY AND DO SOMETHING WITH IT. WHO SAID U WILL NOT GET WHAT U WANT ? U HIDING IN THE SYSTEM UP IN THE FOREIGN. U MUST SAY THAT ABOUT WHERE U R. Y U DONT GO IN THE OPEN AND SAY IT ? Y U DONT HAVE DEMONSTRATIONS FOR THE BIG PRISON U LIVING IN ? WHO KNOWS HOW SOON U WILL SEE SOMEBODY IDENTICAL TO U WALKING PASS U ? UR JACKASS !! U ALONE THAT TRAVELLING MAN TO BIG COUNTRY ? U KNOW WHAT EVEYBODY PROBLEM IS WITH SKERRITT ESPECIALLY IF U COME FROM DOMINICA…………A YOUNG MAN FIRST TIME IN DOMINICA HISTORY TO HAVE ALL THAT SAY. THAT IS ALL U COWARD HEADACHE. WAKE UP OPPOSITIONS. HE WILL NEVER MOVE. HE HAS TO TAKE HIMSELF LIKE TO RETIRE FOR HIM TO COME OUT OF POLITICS OR THE LABOUR PARTY……LOL. ” SOMETHING IS HAPPENING AND ITS SO EXCITING”
He has to be kicked out soon just as the previous parties.
So Vigie, don’t put all your eggs in one basket.
Shame on you.You need to go check your eyes.Freedom did their share,Workers did their share,labour doing their share,whoever will come will do their share.Doh talk shit.Stupid,stay where u r and don’t come back.
Boss, don’t misquote the author. He did not say Dominica was the same as when he left. He said it is WORSE than when he left. Put your glasses on. You labourites too damn stupid. Anyway I wish it was the same as when he left. Considering the circumstances, that would be a great thing.
well said,these labourites live and speak in denial,Dominica is still the way it was 30 years ago.I have no problem with you guys who worship and adore scarittte but at least say whats true.
Is clown like u dat need to be a circus… D/A was better off before than now?? why that stupid Taitai person does watch ppl comment and hush his/her smelling mouth nuh
Are you guys serious? OMG! What about using these forums and groups to help formulate plans to assist in DA’s development and putting our young people to work. What about using these forums to assist in the fight against crime. People it is time we put politics aside and help in the development of our beautiful country and its people.
Agreed with you
It is sad to see that you quantify your country’s development only in finacial terms. There’s a say that money is the root of all evil, not so, but the love of money is the root of evil.
If a people’s moral attitude is not developed no amount of infrastructure development will make it better.
You should learn from the many examples around the world where the concerns of dictatorship was ignored.
Ofcourse I agree that the youth need work and the country needs development, but the dangers that the country faces cannot be ignored and I commend these brave people who are willing to put themselves up against the ridicule and dirty mouth of those who serve themselves.
Take the new state Malice, what forsight of the person who first coined the fraze, for that is exactly what it will be, the clue is in the institutions to be house in that building, all of the necesssary institutions that protect our domocracy under one roof, easy to control.
Now, Democracy is live and well in Dominica and dictatorship has no place here. I do not believe that we are under threat of any dictatorship. These are just political nonsense, aimed at creating chaos and putting people in fear.
I do not and will not refer to these men as being brave but cowards. There are a whole lot of problems in DA and they are doing nothing to address them. I mean anti social behaviors, crime, unemployment etc. I believe these men are a threat to the very democracy that they profess to protect.
As for the State House issue, it’s a matter of opinion. You either agree with it or don’t. I don’t agree we should build a State House at this time. However, this is democracy and the majority of Dominicans agree to have it build. The people have spoken so let it be. Dictatorship has no place in DA.
I FED UP WITH THAT
ARTHIE, I FED UP WITH THAT.
All them big men in society
just there wasting time and forming groups
I FED UP WITH THAT
ARTHIE, I FED UP WITH THAT.
what a load of rubbish. lots of old has beens.
your children will thank those grate dominican for saving dominica from those wicked men and fools like you
You are are just to ashame to see a boy who can be called your son is the PM! you to full of hate i wonder if you have ever have a good night meal or more less a good night rest without thinking of the pm! one think god is seeing everthing that you all are trying to do, but he will stop you all just like he did in bible times! SHAME
THATS ALL U HAVE TO SAY SHAME ON U $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$U WANT
Who would want this boy to be their son….This boy has put his own self to shame…Guess you do not know what is going on….Good move by this anti government group… You will surely get my support…
God is also seeing all the corruptions that the PM is doing. Shame on him.
don’t put god in your nonsence god don’t like thift and liers
well all that come doing the same, if is that, god doh like none of dem den
If you really know God,s love, you would know he is not on your side.
But you can always tell when someone has lost the arguement, they resort to cussing and and bad mouthing because they don’t have an argument.
So which one all you want to try in Dominica? An Egypt , Tunisia or Libya?
it looks like they wan to ry it out….but let them wait it would not work out not in Dominca.
Hummmmm lets see how this one goes if on the right path count me in!!!!
YOU ARE WEAK STAND UP THE D YOUTH.
man i think you need to get some work to do!
The work that they have to do has started… Can’t you see.. I will definitely be on board.
ray i am sure an have more money then you andhe is better off so shut your mouth
You all just want to put Dominica in a state of social unrest! Stop it please. We need opposition in the parliament and not DEMONSTRATION.
So what you are saying that if the opposition goes to parliament it would make everything better?
How effectively do you think they would represent you, why is it not agreeable for the opposition to ask the PM to account for his trips abroad, are you not concerned that the deals he makes in secrete might harm you and your childrens future.
I could go on and on but its clear you do not understand the implications of your wish.
How can a man who is not loved by nobody..because he know why..lead people against one of the most loved P.M in the Caribbean.AWhen these men cannot get directly involve in our governance they always trying to make good people look bad…Martin is a total failure in everything anyway…
two negatives make a positive
Salop has his love failed you?
U THAT BRAIN DAMAGE Y DONT U COME OUT IN THE OPEN AND SAY WHO U R NUH ? IF U HAVE BALLS ? POLITICAL PARASITE
From the way one talk vigilante, u might not even want to see the person, the thought of seeing a fool burdens my heart
If you look around the world at the loved leaders, funny how it still is their people in poverty,And I can guarantee you that the rest of the caribbean would not replace their leaders with your loved one, ask the Bajans.
TRUE SAY
STUPES………..when they start talking about Anti Government groups they better be very careful there is a thin line beweet that and Treason…….but wait Athie Martin Encore? What ever happened to the Water Project? THEM FELLAS is just opportunist let Skerrit offer him position again and see how quick he will sing a different tune……. he and them fellas in the D AAS pora
THIS MAN AND RON GREEN HAS NO DIFFERENCE.THEIR MOTIVES AND INTENTIONS ARE THE SAME….THE ALLAIANCE (BLOOD)STILL RUNS IN THEIR VEIN.(MEN OF HATE AND JEALOUSY).
no sense!!!
POOR U OH OH..THAT’S TOO FINE 4 U TO COMPREHEND!
Q95, there is no true love without a punch now and then.
Let those in power show love, then there will be no hate.
Like I said, you can always tell when a person has lost the argument, nothing to say but character assasination.
lol…. encore??
You have just began a journey, dont stop until you reach the finish line, God speed.
Here, here they fight the good fight, good over evil, everytime.
This thing is becomming a joke. Every other week a new anti government group??
Because we do not have an opposition.
YET they say no democracy
Athie anything you are in will not last.
What about the water project?
The farmers co-operative?
The Anti-whaling group
Why don’t you allow the Prime Minister to govern country. Can’t you see the level of development taking place in D/ca right now .Look at the construction of our roads, housing. A new state of the art hospital to be built soon. A 50 room hotel in portsmouth plus the chinese going to invest in a hotel to market a new type of tourist. Don’t that create short term employment to jump start the economy.Rome was not built in a day. What happen to you all guys? Are you all after something?
I must question your motives. I cannot believe all these investments taking place and you all want to remove the Prime Minister out of office.
You must put your infra-structure in place for other developments to follow.
What difference can you all make? God is watching over D/ca and Roosevelt Skeritt is there for another 20 years. Next election we taking 21 seats because the 3 you all have you don’t want it.
Long live my Prime Minister, The Honorable Roosevelt Skeritt.
Die Hard, cann’t you see that the Prime Minister is stealing Dominicans money?
It’s time to put a brakes on them.
tell them again they may never get it through their big old heads!
You are right to say God is watching and as much as you people choose to maligne anyone who has concerns he knows and you may be right about another 20 years, but be carefull what you ask for, he might just give it to you.
Why all u stupid workers does put god in all u non-sense for nuh….stay all u retaidid a$$ in opposition outside
Nice job! Every good public service/servant needs checks and balances!
“Among the many suggestions made were opposition parties and groups need to come together to lodge protests and demonstrations against the government.”
Questions continue to trouble me about the behavior of the Government, who, rather than be humbled by the overwhelming trust (18-3) given to them by the voting public, act as if it is accountable to no one.
And yet, opposition groups and parties fail to educate and energize their base well enough in giving sensible counter to government’s tilting towards one-party rule.
Quite alarming, though, is collective opposition’s pursuit of “finance [by any means necessary?] … to fund opposition’s initiatives.” If this does work – that is, finance – will the opposition resort to inviting in foreign mercenaries to do the job?
We worry about government’s high-handed tactics to date. But we believe so much in the peoples’ right to choose who will govern their affairs that we again call on the opposition to develop a clear, holistic and comprehensive economic action plan. Take the message around the country and convince the voters why they should choose theirs over the Dominica Labor Party’s.
Riotous demonstrations will not improve the opposition’s cause, no matter under what guise they are proposed.
Its the only sensible thing that has been said here in weeks. Is your name really Truth Seeker, or are you really a spokesman for the United Nations? I am sure all sensible leaders out there echo your same sentiments.
GOOD MOVE
Does this indirectly confirm and mean that the UWP is weak for true? Or is this a back up plan.
UWP being weak or not is not the issue at the moment
Unity is strength. More power to the people, less corruption in the House.
New group, same old faces…
Wasn’t the People’s Parliament supposed to be non-partisan? It’s now just a UWP mockery.
I’m willing to bet it’s consisted of UWPites, disgruntled former Labourites, and Dominicans who are not willing to sacrifice their citizenship in the US and other countries to come home and make a positive contribution.
If these ‘intellectuals’ care so much about D/a, why not come together and form a group to use their education, experience and intellect to brainstorm ways to tackle Dominica’s economic and social problems? And then publicly present these ideas to gov’t?
They won’t do that though. Cuz it’s not really about helping D.a, or a dictatorship, it’s about getting Skerrit out of power at all cost because he is in the way of their ambitions.
How old are you?…..all you are doing right now is speculate…we always seem to think that we know the answers to all peoples motives….guess you are a mind reader.
I for one voted labour in Portsmouth before, when Mike was alive
Something definitely needs to be done in Dominica….I work in the tourism industry and the comments that are made by these tourists concerning the running of the country is shameful..We are not the one ones that see something is not right
Mr or Mad-dam. Anti-hate, how do you expect this “new group” to work with your corrupt Skerrit and his corrupt LABAR Party? We are here to kick them out at all cost.
Aunty Hate… Here comes the PM puppet one more time spewing his usual cesspool of garbage.. Aunty Hate Dominica has reached the stage presently that many people do not care who heads the organisation,except you and your ilk..You are fortunate that you are getting crumbs,but many of us are not….SO LET US EXPRESS OUR DISGUST…
Try that again, hmph. Convince us that tourists see the running of the country as shameful. And pray tell us how that amounts to a declaration by the UWP et al to topple a duly elected government by any means.
They’ve declare their hands in this statement. There is nothing speculative about their declaration declaration. As the Mighty Sparrow would say, “Even a blind man could see.”
Here! Here! to hmph!
If they are so bright, these intellectuals should not even need Government to think up of good projects, find the funds to execute them, and to make them work. Lord, they are the ones who make it look as if Government is the be all and end all of everything in the world. When they give Government that station, then Government must play big and make mistakes, because they are not God.
The citizens have to but their backs to the wheel to. When Government see them doing something worthwhile for Dominica, see if Government would not have to listen to them and pay them their deserved respect. But if they act like boys embroiled in playing the latest game, then they are treated accordingly.
I am not saying that Skerrit has to stay forever, but he should only have to go when the people vote in accordance with our Constitution, not because there are some bad minded people who find it is their life’s ambition to shoukonay kaka and create a stink.
Sorry, I should have written “Here! Here! to Anti-hate!
You accuse the opposition of singing the same tune, but what are you doing? would’nt it be better of you to debate their argument rather than just repeating the same old propaganda about development, all it does is betray your lack of understanding about development.
Is this then an open admittance by Mr. Martin and Co. that the current opposition is null and void and woefully ineffective?
One advise to you guys: try to gain public support and confidence through well thought of alternative plans and be HONEST. Give credence to the government when they deserve it and mabye then people will begin to take you guys seriously.
You must stop all the useless rhetoric and stop believing that yopu can get in by creating trouble and trough demonstrations. IN TODAY’S DOMINICA, THIS JUST WON’T WORK!!! Speak of bread and butter issues and creating employment. Talking about employment, Mr. Martin can begin to prove his seriousness by bringing to fruition the bulk water contract that he has been walking around with in his pocket for some time now!! NOW THAT WOULD CERTAINLY PROVE THAT ATHIE IS MORE THAN JUST TALK!!!!!!!!
Yeh and Judas sold the savior for 30 pieces of silver.
Your message betrays your true ambition,you don’t care where the money comes from, as long as you get it.
anti government ????????????/
excellent work by mr.martin .we want to take out skerrit by any means possible.skerrit just disgusts me.
You sound like a pathetic, jealous loser. No matter what you guys do, Skerrit is a charimatic leader who has the majority’s backing.
yes take out Skerrit by any means. political power at course. boy Affie and them have plenty jokes boy.
lol hahhahahahaha laugh allu foolish birdbrain ppl jack hole skerrit is the boss and will stay the boss for many years till death
God bless Athie Martin, u really love your country.
haha to u too jack bomb haha athie u finish u done hush your mouth
If athie loved his country he would have stayed to develop the agri sector when he was given a chance. He could not do it he ran away and started to make noise about a wall (see the results today). If athie REALLY love his country he would seek the funds to create jobs instead. If athie REALLY REALLY love his country he would have begun to employ hundreds with the water export program he was given long ago. Now if Athie REALLY< REALLY>>>>UP. BUT AGAIN that is Athie for you A MIGHTY ORATOR WITH NO TESTICULAR FORTITUDE>
Hugo get a life …. do something for your country.. Remember my advice to you just yesterday! Get into some positive movement and do something for this “lovely nature isle” Does he and you really love your country??? Then show it by some “action” not ‘mouth talk (hatred at that)”. Do some ‘Love of Country’ talk show.
Disgrunted when one does not get something for their personal use not benefit the ‘masses’ .