Minister of Health Julius Timothy is supporting a move to charge eight members of the United Workers Party (UWP) for not complying with the Public Order Act.
Members of the UWP and supporters staged protest action on November 29, 2010 against the Speaker of the House of Assembly Alix Boyd-Knights, claiming she did not allow several of their questions to go through in parliament.
Timothy, a former deputy leader of the UWP who has since crossed the floor to join the Dominica Labour Party, told the Next Level Programme on Kairi FM that his former colleagues were aware of the implications of their action and they should be dealt with accordingly.
“The law clearly says you need permission,” Timothy said. “In fact the UWP has had demonstrations in the past and they have always sought permission. Why all of a sudden they think that they are above the law? I don’t see any difficulties in that.”
Timothy said several other persons around Dominica have been charged in the past for staging illegal protest actions.
“When the people in the Carib Territory had the protest they were charged,” he stressed. “The people in Layou are being charged. So if the UWP broke the law why is it they think they should not be charged?”
Those charged are Opposition Leader Hector John, UWP Leader Ron Green, Deputy Leader Claudius Sanford, UWP President Edison James, Ezekiel Bazil, Norris Charles, Ronnie Isidore and Danny Lugay.
They are expected to appear in court on June 6 to answer charges under section three of the Public Order Act which states that “it shall be unlawful for any public procession to take place unless a permit has been issued in respect thereof in accordance with this act”.
If found guilty the eight face fines of up to $10,000 or imprisonment for six months.
Politicians never seems to amaze me! I would not mind if someone else took this position, but Mr Timothy all of a sudden becomes so loyal to the labour party that he is behaving in manner. He is Still vex for not being the leader of the UWP. I am sure if he had been made leader he would have been with the party now. I want him to tell me if he would have bailed on the party after planning that protest.
This is a teachable moment. .. Mr. Timothy’s coments begs the question, Would he be of the same opinion if he was still on the other side?
Mr. T plays politics for whatever mileage it will give him.
Jah boy I agree……..Politics is the dirtiest game on the face of the Earth……not even RELIGION can compare to that………………wow.
Not sure what you “BLUES” yapping about. Your leaders broke the law so they should be punished, preferably a custodial punishment rater than the miserly 10K. It’s ironic that it’s these same people who have been calling for the PM to be jailed for his alleged french citizen status. now the boot is on the other foot. Ha! ha! ha!
Dominicans have once again let those “POLI- TRICKans” fool them. All those who are calling for the protestors to be “charged”, should likewise call for the impeachment of all politicians who are dual citizens. FOR ThoSE BLINDED by PARTY AFFILIATION, NOTE THAT I SAID ALL. Même si c’est DFP DLP UWP!!
Tim have you gone MAD?. Or is it a joke.(Tim is so we come) i t,s laughable.:
Come down nuh NORMAN and say HI to us back home.
Norman.., Tim is not mad, he is just echoeing from a different platform, the current position of the UWP. ie…break the law and u will be charged. Unfortunately that was not the position of the UWP when they were in office, as honorable men like Ron Green and Earl Williams violated the constitution by serving in parliament with dual citizenship. However Mr. Sabroache of the DFP, was not that fortunate, he was suspended from the house, for rule violation….
When a corrupt and oppressive regime denies a people their basic human rights, freedom and justice, we the people are left with no choice.By any means necessary, including breaking the
law, we will stand up for our rights.
Our ancestors, African slaves revolted against the oppressive laws of slavery.Resistance
is in the DNA of the children of Africa.Timothy and skerrit will soon find out.
Today the people of Egypt are BREAKING the oppresssive laws of a dictator who oppressed them
for over thirty years. Dominica’s time will soon come.!! Political prostitutes and
opportunists like Timoty will have their day in the people’s court of justice.
“When a corrupt and oppressive regime denies a people their basic human rights, freedom and justice, we the people are left with no choice.By any means necessary, including breaking the
law, we will stand up for our rights”.
What are the basic human rights and freedoms that are been denied to the people of Dominica? I hear people speaking freely marching with and without permission, openly opposing the government. Are there any political prisoners in Dominica? If there are I would like some names. What oppressive laws are u refering to….
Let them be thrown in Jail. Every two weeks have them to visit the crazy hospital to put some injections on them, so that they can walk like robbots.
When you Live in a glass house dont throw stones
I give up now. I really thought Dominica had a very good chance of bouncing back from poverty to a place where nationals can be proud of. However, after listening to Timothy and the support Dominicans have given to Mr. Skerrit, I give up all hope. I can now understand why islands like St. Lucia, Anguilla, Antigua, and others have made progress while we continue to go down the drain. We have often blamed our landscape and lack of white sand for our under development but our real problem is, we are politically stupid and we don’t mind how losing our rights as long as our party remains in power. How foolish! How do we expect politicians to respect us when they know they can do anything and we will not cry foul as long as our party stays in power. Though I have nothing personal against Skerrit, how can I support the nonsense he’s been involved in? I expect any human being to make a mistake or two; however, when they are not learning and are getting worse, why should I trust them again. Think of the amount of silly things this young beloved PM has done: 1. Sold Bird Island to Chavez without our knowledge 2. Owns Villas that is worth much more than what he earns 3.Used Bubbles to cover his sin 4.contested an election when he knew he was not qualified 5. Gave security to Isidore when the man should have faced justice like all criminals 6. Boldly said that not even the constitution of Dominica could stop him from doing what was completely contrary to the said constitution. 7 The list goes on…We all know that one day Skerrit will leave office because he is not God. Skerrit could kick the bucket anytime (God Forbid). Since we have accepted all the foolishness he’s been involved in, should he pass and say UWP, DFP or any other political party takes over, would we allow them to do the same things Skerrit has been getting a free pass with? Where is our integrity? Where has godliness gone to? Where are the statesmen and women? Have we gotton so blind that we forgot how we made politicians respect us and be afraid of us? Don’t blame Christopher Columbus this time. What Skerrit has done to the country is wrong and we should let all politicians know that we are not there to be used.
Follower, are u saying that we should get to the level of corruption that exist in St.Lucia and Antigua. Get your facts straight Dominica never owned Bird Island that is still disputed territory. By treaty Venezuela is the owner.
That’s why Dominica will never ever come out from the state it in as now. For Dominica to get better all there kind of men need to die. Plain and simple. Sorry for the raw comment but that’s the only solution as far I can see.
So you mean Dominica will soon have POLITICAL PRISONERS ? ? ? ?
iT IS SO OBVIOUS THE ROAD DOMINICA IS GOING DOWN – YOU GOT TO BE VERY VERY BLIND NOT TO TAKE NOTE , MY PEOPLE ! !
People need to wake up here and push for the necessary changes before it is too late. Too many lazy, apathetic, mind-controlled people at a time when you need just the opposite. It is easier to turn this island around than a large country. Open up the ports to free trade for at least a year and watch things turn around without all of the customs taxes that impede the progress of this country.
The Wrath of God will be upon the evil doers!!! Fire for those who defend wrong doing!!!
NONSENSE !!!!!!
Timothy reminds me of a sick dog my grandfather once had. The dog was sick and made a vomit; it was so hungry that it turned to the same vomit and ate every bit of it. That was very nasty! I cannot believe he has the gutts to say that today. I understand he is hurt and disgruntled, but you don’t embarass yourself like that Timothy. You can say as much as you want but one thing is certain: labourites although they voted for you, they don’t even trust. your shadow and they sure will not have you to lead their party. They have you and Savrin in the same category if you don’t know. Maybe they even trust Savrin more. I understand you had to make a business decision and decided to cross floors; that I understand. But I cannot believe you have the gutts to say that today. I remember when one of your business partners once told me, “Julius is the biggest fool I have seen.” He went on to blame you for the failure of the company back in the 80’s. Only now I can understand what he really meant. As a personal protest, I have two cars and my house insured with New India; coming Monday, I will cancel both policies because you have no class and integrity. You are indeed worse than Charles Savrin. Shame on you Timothy!
Julius Timothy has washed the SINS of his new found friends in Govt. Just the other day, it was Timothy who told Dominicans that Skerritt and his DLP politicians were corrupt to the Bone. Not too long ago. So Julius you already forget what you said about those guys? You branded them as men defrauding the State, lying, cheating, and involved in all kinds of Corrupt acts. Now because of the $$$$$$$$ and only the $$$$$$$$ you condoning the same things you accused them of. Dominicans are not SURPRISED. You even, without shame, glad that those people in the rural communities were charged or would be charged for expressing their concerns peacefully? While the BIG BOYS engage in numerous wrongdoings are never charged or arrested, but you say nothing? Do you see or hear human beings, your fellow men and women, clamoring for better health care, jobs, improved standard of living? Or are you concerned about supporting corruption, protecting Skerritt and his ilk and how much more money Julius Timothy can make?
You think Timothy is foolish???!
Timothy knows EXACTLY what he’s saying about people ‘ BREAKING LAWS’ and ‘BEING CHARGED’. He wants to keep it fresh in the publics mind!!
Timothy is treating the unfolding of events like a chess game and he’s playing his strategy like a true politician!!
Everything is unfolding nicely for Timothy :
UWP in chaos, Leaders CHARGED! Labour in chaos SKERRIT on the ropes !
Who will be left after the dust clears: Mr.JULIUS TIMOTHY!!!
Don’t be surprised if u see Charles Saverin trying to push an independent card very soon…mark my words!
Ehdi!!!!!!
Ambrose will make a better Prime Minister than Timothy.
Old people have a saying: what is for you must be yours.
Ambrose was suppose to have replaced Rosie Douglas the day Rosie died but Charles f him up!!
See Charles died and Skerrit making big mistakes?
Ambrose is the man.
Ti papa will run tings
To quote the man “that’s just politics”, he is just attempting to show hom much a part of the party he is but we knew all along he was. This man was always a paying member of labour party so I don’t know why people have to beat up themselves over him. Timothy is the most dishonest politician in the history of Dominica.
Wow. wood dem, wood dem.
Tim take out his gloves!
D boy come out these days
Bitterness has consumed Mr. Timothy to such an extent that he has lost his sense of reason.
“O Judgment, Thou art Fled to Brutish Beast and Men have lost their reason.”
Tomothy is singing for his super election fever is in the air the man is trying to keep his seat
they need to charge you too for being the master of lie and c……….tion
interesting….again thats why dominica will never ever be successful too much flip flop and double standards… i think dominica lacks statesmen and women who have any lack…
Tim…if you where on there side what would you sing…
Tim…did you hear yourself after the 2005 Gen elections…
Tim…did you hear yourself this year in Jan after the 2009 Gen elections..
Tim you all doing so much damage to the island that young folks who are brilliant look at Politics
As a toxic waste form….
Tim if things were so good in Dominica under your present watch how come the debt is over a Billion ECD dollars..think of it and you all boasting of some much aid..from China and Venezula..
Its only in Dominica you all can fool citizens because many dominicans dont have a sense of reasoning and understanding basic issues!! what a shame!!!
HOW PATHETIC ~~ MR TIMOTHY YOU SOLD YOUR SOUL TO THE DEVIL. WHEN YOU SAY NO ONE IS ABOVE THE LAW, DOES THAT INCLUDE MR.SKERRITT ?
IN ALL CIVILISED COUNTRIES, IF SOMEONE BREAKS THE LAW (ESPECIALLY WHEN THE POLICE ARE IN PLAIN SIGHT) YOU ARREST OR CHARGE THEM AT THE TIME, NOT 3 MONTHS LATER.
HOW DO YOU SLEEP AT NIGHT KNOWING THAT YOU ONCE ENJOYED THE RESPECT OF THE MASSES, AND NOW YOU ARE NOTHING BUT THE WHIPPING BOY OF THE SAME INDIVIDUAL YOU WERE SO TO”TALLY AGAINST A FEW YEARS AGO, ALL BECAUSE YOU HAVE ALLOWED “GREED & SELFISHNESS” TO PERMEATE YOUR SOUL.
BE CAREFUL WHAT YOU WISH FOR IT MIGHT JUST COME TO PASS, BECAUSE “THE CHICKENS ARE COMING HOME TO ROOST” !!!
Mr. Timothy I agree with you, they should be charged they BROKE the law of the land so charge them.
IN LIKE MANNER I SAY MR SKERRITT WENT AGAINST THE SUPREME LAW OF THE LAND AND HE MUST BE CHARGED AND HE MUST RESIGN!!!!
You are you so quick to find what part of the law they broke BUT YOU CONDONE THE PRIME MINISTER BREAKING AND DEFYING THE VERY LAW HE SWORE TO UPHOLD!!!
why u want skerro to resign? let the court decide on the outcome of the matter. in the meantime we have to admit that skerro is doing a good job and should be allowed to continue. we need to stop mixing matters here
To DOMINICAN AND PROUD.. Yery well said.
ONLY THE COURTS WILL MAKE SKERRO RESIGN DOH.SO KEEP BRAYING.IT HAVE TALK SHOW HOST THAT WANT TO INSTIGATE RIOT AND GET THEIR BOOTS ON THE GROUND.WELL ME AND THOUSANDS HAVE OUR BOOTS ON THE GROUND ALREADY FOR HIM
It is not ONLY that Mr. Skirritt had dual citizenship that troubles me; although he is to be held accountable for contesting an election while he knew that he was “:suffering from that vice” of DUAL CITIZENSHIP, pledging allegiance to France.
What troubles me the most is that he defied the Supreme Law of Dominica, the Constitution, the very law that he swore to uphold. He knowing that he was holding dual citizenship said “NOT EVEN THE CONSTITUTION CAN STOP ME.:” He made the Supreme Law of Dominica of non-effect. How can that be right!!! HOW CAN THE PEOPLE SUPPORT SUCH DEFIANCE AND BLATANT DISREGARD FOR THE CONSTITUTION BY AN ELECTED OFFICIAL. He should be impeached from the position of Prime Minister.
People of Dominica be careful what evil you do today, for the evil you do today will light up tomorrow. If Mr. Skerritt remains in office I call for the release of all the criminals in Stock Farm for no law should have condemn them to prison. The same law that holds Mr. Skeritt blameless should also hold them blameless. What is good for one man is good for the other.
you to ..s keep braying where ever you are
tim tim u guys behaving like school girls!!!! stop all these nonesense about charging charging. Every other word in DA is about charging. what r u guys teaching the young politicans to come??? stop all these learn to keep quiet, lead by example and take care of the island affairs professional like men and nt women. Those shadow people were yr work mates so u should keep quiet n have nothing to say publicly. Guys like u n blackmore dnt think b/fore u all talk. really fed up of hearing u guys commenting on nonesense when u should be out there further educating yourselves so when u all talk all the young ones can listen to educated persons. .
TRAITOR!!!!!!! I HOPE SKERO KNOW NOT TO TRUST YOU , ONCE A SELL OUT ALWAYS A SELL OUT.
TIM, U ARE JUST PATHETIC TO SAY THE LEAST.
Dominica is broken politically no one can fix it but the politicians themselves. They keep the people ignorant and use them to thier benefit. The only winners are the politicians. Those making the most noise get nothing at all except disagreements, hatred and bad mouth from their friends, neighbours and sometimes relatives.
I am praying that God heal that big rift between fellow citizens.
You have given the most poignant response of all the responses. You are N enlightened person!!!!! I remember growing up in DA, after elections were finished, people came back together and there was a sense of community! Nowadays we are carrying on like Jamaica. Hatred, contempt, hate for our fellow men!
Politicians have divided the people for their gain.
I have no affiliation to any political party in DA but nothing is more worse than a Judas! Whatever Team you’re on stay there and fix the problem. Don’t go to the other side acting like you “jus come up”. No one likes a traitor they are just like rats!
ARE U ALL KIDDING ME! OF ALL THESE USELESS CRIMES GOING ON IN DA UNSOLVED, D POLICE COMMISIONER FIND TO TELL ME IS THAT HE WANT TO PUT HIS EFFORTS INTO. DOMINICA FINISH FINISH FINISH. EVERYBODY NEED TO REALIIZE THAT SATAN IS BACK FOR HIS COMPANY, SO THEY TORMENTED AND THEY WANT TO PASS THEIR WRATH ON GOD’S CHILDREN. LET ME TELL ALL U ONE THING. MR ISIDORE IS A CHILD OF GOD. JESUS CHRIST WAS CRUCIFIED ON D CROSS AND HE ROSE FROM THE DEAD. IT DOESN’T MATTER WHAT SATAN TRY HE CANNOT WIN…. DLP TURN TO GOD AND OUR COUNTRY WILL BE BETTER OFF. THESE DECEITFUL TACTICS ARE OF THE DEVIL, THERFORE, NO WEAPON FORMED AGAINST UWP SHALL PROSPER. TELL ME WHAT WILL U GET FROM HAVING THESE MEN CHARGED OR JAILED? IT’S JUST FOR YOUR PERSONAL SATISFACTION. PRAY, PRAY, TRY TO LIVE IN HARMONY AND STOP THE USELESS FIGHTING. THEY ALWAYS SAY WHEN PEOPLE DO WRONG, IT COMES BACK AND BITE THEM. IT IS NOT TOO LATE TO TURN AROUND. DLP U ARE ALREADY IN D GOV’T, HELP YOUR COUNTRY AND STOP FIGHTING AGAINST YOUR OWN PEOPLE. DOMINICA NEEDS HELP!
Dominica is being run by an iligitimate leader and therefore protesting under the house of parliament when parliament is session requires no permit.
Only the courts will decide if he is legal or illegal doh.EAT YOUR HEART OUT ALL OF ALL YOU.Boots already on the ground eh all you.
I find those are really tough punishments for this kind of thing…
I know this will get all you DLP people upset at me (and I take no sides in this, I don’t like any of the current political parties..so don’t go saying i’m UWP) But maybe… just maybe UWP is trying to make a point (or maybe i give them too much credit)… which is worse: to have a protest without permission.. or to run in an election that by law you are not qualified to run in (among other things). So who is allowed to act above the law?
all you politicians need to set a better example for the people you represent. just now your next door neighbour is going to decide the law doesn’t apply to him either, and he will brake into your house and still your stuff…or worse.
Dominicans, be on the side of right… not on UWP side or DLP side… what’s right is right and whats wrong is wrong…doesn’t matter which party is doing what.
Stand for what’s right:
“My party, the UWP, messed up. They should have gotten a permit (or fill in the blank) because that is the law. They broke the law, they need to pay for their actions”
“My party leader, Skerrit, messed up. He ran for an office (or fill in the blank) he was not eligible to run for. He broke the law, he needs to pay for his actions”
Above all love Dominica.
I think Timothy wants the prime minister’s job. He shouldn’t be saying to charge them. He should let Carrette do his job without trying to influence him. He should also be more concerned with what charging them will do to the country. Timothy is a bad politician.
Mr. Skerrit and Mr. St. Jean are not above the law as well..they should be charged for willingly knowing they were not qualified to contest general elections but yet they did. It’s in the constitution of Dominica. Wat is good for the geese is good for the gander. So Tiim should remain quiet. he should be shamed of himself. Let the true labourites do the talking…he is a johny come lately.
I agree Mr Timothy anyone who breaks the law should be punished accordingly. I do hope that Mr Timothy hold true to his words in all cases. Timothy is on record admitting that the DLP imported at least a plane load of Diaspora voters. Now that is against the law. I wonder if the perpetrators should be punished Mr Timothy. The police officer who returned the illegal gun to Bubbles should have been punished – was he Mr Timothy? I guess the defenders of corruption may have an answer to this question.
As an independent thinker I salute those who believe that wrong in high places is no less than those in lower places. If the opposition broke the law like Mr Timothy said the UWP gang should be charged.
I am also bit curious that the charges are being pursued only now. Also when one compares the rate at which the Charges are being processed through the courts and the processing of the St jean and Skerrit case there is an obvious inconsistencies. Although the Isidore Case is considered a private matter this matter is also undeniably politically influenced – even the matters surrounding the processing of this charges are also inconsistent.
I am not so naïve to think that it is only in Dominica that TRUTH IS PERCEPTION AND JUSTICE IS YET ANOTHER ILLUSION. The difference maker is that (1) we have never been exposed to such rampant and blatant injustices in Dominica and (2) The dosage of injustice and corruption in Dominica is way beyond that which would keep a small society and population nonchalant. I hope and pray that there will be a reduced dispensation of injustice and corruption – enough to prevent an uprising.
When we got rid of the UWP it seems to me that all we did was “ TIWEY BOUDEN METE PAILLE “. In order words all we did was cover up the bobo with infected band aid.
I wonder if the shoe was on the other foot,what would Tim Tim say then. Enjoy it my brother.
pathetic man. Doh worry you will get what coming to you in due course.
It is not those poor people who did not maybe reach standard 6 in school, who have the country in that corrupt state of affairs. It is the so called ‘educated’ people like Julius Timothy and his ILK who continue to BAMBOOZEL the ordinary people. The ordinary people also allow themselves to be YOYOED and as Dice put it in song, FOOLED by the SCHEMERS like Julius.
A prominent cultural icon from the Caribbean referred to such ‘Educated’ people like Julius Timothy, ‘INTELLECTUAL ZOMBIES’ WHY? Because they would do anything to ENSLAVE their people all over again, once their POCKETS ARE FAT. Julius Timothy must PROTECT HIS POCKET, SING FOR HIS SUPPER, and give support to an INJUSTICE SYSTEM. The Minister of Health IS HEALTHY with His FAT SALARY being obtained from the taxpayers of Dominica.
He doesn’t CARE TWO HOOTS about others. Selfishness and GREED ENVELOPS his mind.
Julius Timothy supports the unleashing of charges on ordinary people in the Kalinago territory, Layou and on other community residents for expressing their concerns and views peacefully, but refuses to condemn the illegal acts of his friends. Those illegal acts are too numerous to mention here. Those very same political friends in Govt. were people he chastised and said they were CORRUPT to the T just the other day. Julius you already FORGET what you told Dominicans about those newly found friends in Govt.?
He said nothing when the Chief Magistrate and the court issued a warrant for the arrest of Isidore, who was never arrested. He say nothing about an illegal leader of our country. Julius Timothy has lost all credibility and will continue to support all kinds of corrupt practices because of the $$$$$$$$. NOTHING MORE JULIUS but for the $$$$$$$$$$$ you are willing to SELL YOUR SOUL.
Timothy is a traitor! he just need to shut!
tIM YOU ARE SO SO RIGHT. NO ONE IS ABOVE THE LAW, THEY SHOULD BE CHARGED.
Mr. Skerrit and Mr. St. Jean are not above the law as well..they should be charged for willingly knowing they were not qualified to contest general elections but yet they did. It’s in the constitution of Dominica. Wat is good for the geese is good for the gander.
That’s why they are in court right now.
The same law should apply to Ron & Eddison who are dual citizens and were in Govt as dual citizens. Then the goos and the gander will be equal
Including the prime minister
I hope when your charges are read you will still be able to play dominos…..I hope they ain’t drop from your “cold-sweaty hands” eh
BULL!!!
That’s probably what you are or wants to do right now. Tim is not in that my brother. Your best bet is willie or copiel
How would you know that Tim, Tim not in that? Huh? What you don’t know older than you my brother!
But I will not tell you what I know! 
all i making u all know,,,, the protesters in egypt had no permission,,,,, in fact any protest with permission is just kids stuff,,,,,, wait n wait longer,,,, when the big protest will come with no permit u all will be caught with ur pants down,,,,, look skerro have 52% for him n 48% against him,,,, what does that tell allu,,,,, it have labourites that seeing the light together with independents,,,,, timothy the labour ship is like titanic,,,, mighty n impenetrable now but will sink later
the protests in egypt are not under our laws. Mr Timothy is making a point, read before you comment.
how can u compare Egyt with Dominica. but i forgive you, you have never travel
Mouth of the south shut that mouth of urs. no laws in 2 countries are the same. if it is in our bylaws that permission needs to be granted in order for a protest to be held then we just need to comply. If they broke the law they need to be charged.