Dominica News Online (DNO) can confirm that at least three board members on the Dominica Association of Industry and Commerce (DAIC) have resigned.
Reports are that their resignations were due to dissatisfaction with the DAIC’s recent statement in response to Minister of National Security Charles Savarin’s call for Dominicans to boycott the business of OD Brisbane and Sons over letters written to Dominica’s international donors by the business’s proprietor Jerry Brisbane.
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In the statement, the DAIC said “the current discord surrounding the issue of Mr. Brisbane’s letter to aid donors and the response from Minister Savarin for a boycott of OD Brisbane & Sons is a distraction from more pressing national issues. The Dominica Association of Industry and Commerce (DAIC) disassociates itself from Mr. Brisbane’s letter which, in effect, casts aspersions on Dominica’s good name among donors. The Dominica Association of Industry and Commerce (DAIC) does not believe that any Minister of Government should be calling for a boycott of any legal business establishment in Dominica. Implicit in the constitutional right to free expression is the obligation to act responsibly to avoid tarnishing the names and reputations of individuals, institutions, businesses and yes, Dominica.”
First Domestic Insurance’s Robert Tonge confirmed his resignation to DNO today, which he said has been in effect since Wednesday this week. He confirmed that the association’s statement was among reasons for his departure. He failed to expound on the matter.
“It is not in relation to that only,” he said, then added, “I am an accredited director, which means I’ve gotten training to be a director. And in addition to that, what I have learnt I practice it, and as a result of that, persons who are not trained would tend to operate slightly different than how I would operate, so that would be my primary reason for resigning.”
Burton and Company Ltd’s Trevor Burton, who also served on the association’s board of directors, told DNO that he issued his letter of resignation two days ago. He failed however to give a reason for his decision, stating that he had not yet informed the DAIC of his reasons for departure.
Reports also state that Foued Issa of Issa Trading have also resigned. His decision, according to a reliable source, was due to his discontentment with the DAIC’s statement.
Efforts to reach Issa and the head of the association have been futile but DNO will continue give updates.
In addition, one other member on the association has also reportedly resigned.
On a radio program last month hosted by Senior Counsel Anthony Astaphans with Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit joining in via the telephone, Savarin called on Dominicans to “boycott” Jerry Brisbane’s business, Brizees Mart.
“When the EU gives budgetary assistance it pays civil servants. So no civil servant can take the European Union money that is paid to government as budgetary assistance and go and bring it for Jerry Brisbane at Brizees Mart. They cannot do that. Nobody working on a Chinese-funded project can take their wages and their salaries and go and bring it for Jerry Brisbane at Brizees Mart… whether it is at Petro Caribe…west coast on the Soufriere road [or] anywhere else…”Minister Savarin had stated.
“And I believe that the people of Dominica must understand and do not respond. Here he is standing against those who are seeking to help us to develop this country. The people individually and collectively have to respond by boycotting OD Brisbane and Sons. That is my firm recommendation…” Savarin had said.
The minister’s comments came in response to Brisbane’s publication of two letters he (Brisbane) sent to donor countries and organisations raising concern over what he said was government’s decision to take a $27 million loan to build an “unnecessary” new luxury State House during times of financial crisis. Another of these letters spoke against “poor tendering practices” by the government on important infrastructural projects.
Minister Savarin also added: “I am firmly of the view that, I mean personally, nobody from my house will go to Brizees Mart and do any purchases even if the goods required are to be found only in Brizees Mart. That is a firm position where my household is concerned and that is my recommendation to the rest of Dominica.”
Brisbane’s letters were first published on Dominica News Online (DNO) in response to a previous statement from the prime minister who had accused some Dominicans of writing to donor countries asking them to stop providing funds for developmental projects around the country.
Brisbane had sought to clear his name by posting the two letters. The businessman stated that none of the letters stated that donor countries should withdraw monetary assistance from Dominica.
Brisbane, through parent company OD Brisbane & Sons, has been petitioning for the resignation of Savarin. He has set up an online petition via DNO, the first e-petition in the country. Readers are directed to the petition site, also constructed by DNO, after clicking on a paid banner advertising the petition. Petition forms have also been circulated around the country, Brisbane said.
The ruling Dominica Labour Party (DLP) has however stood by their minister, stating in a press statement released shortly after the petition, that the party “condemns” Brisbane for writing to the donor countries and that the businessman’s “actions goes well beyond what is accepted as free speech and normal party political opposition in a democratic society and is an attack on the sovereignty and political integrity of the state as well as a concerted and deliberate effort to interfere with the foreign relations of the state and undermine and sabotage the economic, infrastructural and social development as well as the employment generation efforts of the state”.
The DLP also stated: “The People of Dominica have every right to be outraged by the actions of Mr. Brisbane and in that regard the Dominica Labour Party stands by and fully endorses the statements made by the Honourable Charles Savarin on the matter and calls on the people of Dominica to similarly support the Minister in his condemnation of the actions of Jerry Brisbane acting in his capacity of Chairman of O.D. Brisbane and Sons.”
Too much roro in this little island.
DEAR MR SMARTY I F YOU SAY I AM AN IDIOT THEN I AM A PATRIOTIC IDIOT.I AM BARLEY LITERATE BUT I DO HOLD GENERAL ONES IN ENGLISH A & ENGLISH B.AM I WRITTING A JOB APPLICATION ,DO I HAVE TO BE IN THE BOX THAT YOU PUT YOUR SELF IN.IF I WANT TO WRITE IN CAPTALS IS FOR MY OWN REASON.
I SIT WITH A COMPUTER WHOLE DAY, SO I CAN TELL YOU ABOUT THIS WIKILEAKS,
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YOU ARE A BUNCH OF DISGRUNTLED BLUE ARE SEEK TO TRY ANY AND EVERY THING TO OVER THROW THE GOVERNMENT.
I WILL SAY AGAIN JERRY BRISBANE IS A THREAT TO THE NATIONAL SECURITY OF DOMINICA.
IF THE FUNDING AGENCIES HAD TAKEN THE NON PATRIOTIC DOMINICAN SERIOUSLY THE 70.000 PEOPLE WOULD BE IN SERIOUS ECONOMIC PROBLEMS.
MAYBE YOU WANTED TO HEAR THAT THE LABOUR PARTY GOVERNMENT WANT TO INCREAS THE VAT AS WAS THE CASE IN BARBADOS,MAYBE YOU WANTED TO HEAR THAT THE LABOUR PARTY GOVERNMENT IS INCREASING THE TAX ON CIGARETTE AND ALCOHOL LIKE WAS DONE IN JAMACIA.
I WIILL SAY TO ALL THE DAIC BOARD MEMBERS WHO RESIGNED, HAPPY RIDDANCE, WE WILL NOT BE MISSED,YOU ALL ARE A SET OF UNPATRIOTIC DOMINICANS
Whatever you have stated it is your opinion. You may have all sorts of degrees and certificates, however the manner in which some people write and what they state, including English, spelling and typographical errors, tell a lot about them and their education.
There are the those who think they know it all and that they are beyond correction and should not be corrected. We must acknowledge our errors. This is true humility and common sense.
Pertaining to “CAPITAL LETTERS” when commenting on a Website, it is “not Internet, On-Line, computer etiquette” that capital letters be utilized. Do you not know that? Have you not heard about this? Did you take a computer technology course?
Internet etiquette demands that you not write in capital letters.
Capital letters and small letters should be used only where it is necessary. For instance, at the beginning of a sentence, it is appropriate to utilize “a capital letter”.
In progressive countries as the US and Canada, it is called “block letter(s)” The rest of the sentence should always be in small letters.
Capital letters used in the entire body of a writing in this case is also “like shouting.” That is the protocol. It is annoying to read an entire comment/script/letter in capital letters. This also applies to every sort of writing be they computer and On-Line correspondence or not.
You should know that prior to the advent of typewriters and computers when letters were handwritten and later typed, the entire writing was never in capital/block letters.
The same should apply for communicating over the Internet/On-Line/on computers. Therefore, if you have not yet learned about that, take note and learn it now. You have been taught accordingly. Pay heed.
Do I read that being an idiot qualifies you as a patriot? I hope not!
Hats off to you three men history will place you in the good books of standing for justice and principle as this Corrupted Labour party has made Dominica crash to the gutters!!!
we will soon boot them out of office….they too damm bold while insisting adoring corrupted practices…..Labour party sucks period!
I would like someone to identify the REMAINING members of the DAIC for me please.
I wish to then ask could someone point out the “culprit” on the DAIC who is involved in the kick back business?
and lastly, “which member/members” of the government is or are on the receiving end of these “fringe benefits”?
For the GOOD of this beautiful and for their sakes (ALL PARTIES CONCERNED) I PRAY that this is not so!
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Charlo had to make the statement to know who the real haters are. I really can’t believe people are condemning charles savarin but refusing to say that at least maybe brisbane should not have written the letters. Two wrongs do not make a right.
Grow up people. We are really to political in this little country and for that we will never move forward. We dwell on petty issues for so long and it is one issue after another.
God Please look over my country Dominica. Who Jah bless no man curse.
Amen to that!!
Two wrongs do not make a right. And we are way to political in this little country and it is what holds us back!!
God Please look over Dominica – for real!
if we talking about freedom of speech why cant charlo say what he said, when jeffry brisbane did what he did,which is more daming to the entire country.come on dominicans wake up open all you eyes
It appears to me that those who have resigned, expected the DAIC statement to support one side or the other.
As this did not happen (DAIC statement, did not side with either) they have resigned.
So question, WHO did these “resigners” support so strongly, that they have now resigned.
Roll on.
Jerry Brisbane has committed an act of treason and should be punished. It is only someone who is suffering from dementia who would put his company in such a situation.
Jerry’s intention was sully the good name of Dominica with its aid donors hence, stop the flow of development assistance.
Jerry Brisbane should be PUNISHED
This is a firm and strong move to resign back them fully more should do the say
Labour should be ashamed of themselves to see how low and guttering they have brought this island……..dislike a bone in this government they should be placed in the valley of desolation!
bunch of non thinkers Labour is just a pure bunch of blood suckers its shows in their talk and look…see the fire of evil in their eyes…….crush them whatever its takes…..
We are way to political in Dominica… The country will never prosper if every single issues must be drawn along political lines… Savarin’s comments were in fact highly inappropriate for a minister of Government and should have been caution by the leader and Prime minister of the country… This I believe is bothering on professional insanity… On the other hand Mr. Brisbane must be guided by the actions he takes and consider Country before issues… I must state on record it is highly inappropriate and irresponsible for any Government in any small developing state to decide to spend that type of money on a President palace, that has never been used for many years because most of the Presidents opt to accept the allowance instead… But as the saying goes “we will see who will reside as a king in this palace…”
Additionally I believe it is high time we put responsible, accountable and qualified persons in these directorship positions… I blame all Governments in Dominica for putting persons as directors because they scream and make noise during elections but I must confess it has been taken to the next level now when you have directors of financial institution with very limited capacity on financial matters…
i want to know which member of the board that gives kickbacks to gov’t ministers hahaha look it again,,,allu will tell me lennox linton not the best journalist!!!!
dem man checking if a bisness dere for 50 years and charles saverin can say boyycott and ..every body support it….who is dem wit there little business…..for them to massuppp hahaha…no democracy…@ mouth of the south……study yo head…open your eyes….
I agree with the directors who resigned.
My first impression of this statement was that it was a veiled attempt to admonish Mr. Brisbane for exercising his democratic right to free speech.
It is the nature of questions to imply that there may be multiple explanations to any scenario, thus whenever personalities or institutions are involved aspersions are cast. does that mean we should never ask questions because someone’s feelings might get hurt? will our democracy be subverted in order to protect the egos and reputations of a few ?
the constitution provides only one caveat to the exercising of our fundamental rights.. that in the exercising of these rights we do not infringe on the rights of other citizens.
In my humble opinion Mr. Brisbane has done no such thing and the D.A.I.C should not seek to admonish him lie a spoiled child!
Obviously this statement did not come from the board of directors. Maybe from one or two persons purporting to speak on the behalf of the D.A.I.C
@bossla
maybe that’s what the hoopla is about, it was too nuetral something is cooking can’t you see are you that blind
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i don’t think any minister of gov’t should request boycott of any business in any country….i shows the selfishness of the minister….would he provide work for the employees under brisbane and sons…mr brisbane have every right to express himself under law…it may not have been the best thing to do but it is his right…and as minister of govt savarin should do as the EU did…condem mr brisbane for writing this letter but thank him for his concern not attack him….stupid is wat stupid does Mr Minister
BUT WHY IS EVERYONE SO UPSET ABOUT WHAT MR.SAVERIN HAD TO SAY ? I MEAN GIVING JACK ITS JACKET IT WASNT THE RIGHT OR APPROPRIATE THING TO SAY. CAUSE THERE ARE PEOPLE EMPLYED @ OD BRISBANE OR BRIZEES MART. AND THATS THEIR DAILY BREAD. AND IM TOTALLY AGAINST TAKING AWAY ONES DAILY IF THEY DONT LOOK FOR IT. I ALSO SHOP AT BRIZEES MART TO. I LIKE THEIR SUPPLY OF FOODS ALSO. BUT, ON THE OTHER HAND, THE UNITED WORKERS PARTY(UWP) HAD SAID TO BOYCOTT ASTAPHANS…………NOBODY MADE SUCH A BIG ISSUE ABOUT THAT. HOW COME THEY MAKING IT SUCH A BIG ISSUE NOW ABOUT BRIZEES MART. SO UWP CAN DO IT BUT LABOUR CANNOT ? ASTAPHANS HAS THE HIGHEST RATE OF EMPLOYMENT AFTER THE GOVERNMENT.ASTAPHANS HAVE HOW MUCH (UWP) SUPPORTERS WOKING THERE TO. IF THEY WERE STUPID LIKE THEIR PARTY THEY WOULD OF LEFT THEIR JOB BECAUSE (UWP) TELL THEM TO DO IT ………..LOL LOL LOL LOL .TELL JERRY”MAD MAN”BRISBANE………LENNOX”DEPORTEE”LINTON……..EDDISON”SHAGWEH”JAMES…….MATT”GIVE HIM A CHANCE”PELTIER……….HECTOR”RUM”JOHN…………RON”TOO SLEEPY 2 B A PM”GREEN………..THAT THE ROSSEVELT SKERRITT ADMINISTRATION IS HERE TO STAY FOR AS LONG AS THEY SEE IT FIT TO DO SO. SO TO ALL THE MISERABLE UWP SUPPORTERS, CAUSE TRUST ME THERE ARE SOME GOOD ONES THAT SAY SKERRITT IS STILL DOING A GOOD JOB BUT IS BECAUSE OF WHO THAT IS REPPIN THEM THEY ARE FOLLOWING (UWP),………………….LABOUR IS HERE TO STAY PEOPLE.
DAIC like Humpty-Dumpty…. but sitting on a fence instead of a wall, which is even more precarious. Well, we all know what happened to Humpty-Dumpty!
Think you’re in heaven but you living in hell… Think you’re in heaven but you living in hell… Time alone. Oohhh time will tell…. You think you’re in heaven but you living in hell… Let’s just wait and see everything take course
Its all politics, I am an accrdited director myself the statement was fair and took it no sides so thats BS, but I hope the DLP learns from these lessons when persons all of sudden tag on. Anyway daic always represented these business men not small business, so they can all resign. And we know where Burton stands, no surprise.
jerry doh see nothing yet in his arse. you doh wanna get burn stay away from fire and its the red hot fire
Go fix your scrappy coco instead of coming here and making such idiotic comment. One day the blinders will be lifted from the eyes of Dominicans but sadly it may be too late. Hail Mary Full Of Grace…
I just can’t understasnd why some people are trying to put Jerry on a pedestal and want to treat him like some hero.He is a traitor to Dominica period.He has become politically motivated and driven by hate and bitterness. Just find out the level of satisfaction and contentment among his workers and we will come to know the real Jerry .He has missed out on a financial windfall so he is trying to get even with the PM who he thinks is responsible for not getting THAT DEAL.
Sorry Jerry ,you are not genuine and I and the majority of Dominicans can see through your truthless statements which are filled with hate and envy and jealousy.
I endorse your comments. I recognize that there are many views, pro and con, on this matter. Nevertheless, we must be fair and just. In all things it is imperative that we weigh out the situation prior to coming to conclusions and offering our opinion. I have done so.
As the saying: “I smell a rat” on the part of Brisbane.
One of the deadly sins is envy. What would some people not say and do if they are envious of others?
He tried to sabotage the assistance which Dominica in general would be receiving from the Donors. While he claimed that he did not specifically state that the Donors should cease providing funding to Dominica, this was his intent, exactly what his letter implicated. This is treachery in itself and unpatriotic of him. In so doing, he did not do Dominica a favor. In fact, the Donors may withhold at least some funding from Dominica.
He should never have done what he did. It was totally wrong. He should have thought twice prior to “putting his foot in his mouth” and “pen to paper – fingers to the computer keyboard”, whether he dictated it to his secretary/admin. assistant and expending his God-given time to compose such a letter and mail it to the Donors. This was not a complimentary letter. It was a letter against the Prime Minister of Dominica.
What is done is done and cannot be undone. It is a harm done to the PM, his Party, Dominica and Dominicans in general. Those who cannot see this are blind and deaf and cannot read properly, even though they may be educated. Wrong is wrong. Let us not condone this atrocity and the person who started it in the first place.
Please keep in mind that some of us can read between the lines. Having given this situation a good thought, I would never condone Brisbane’s actions. I do think that he is out of place to write overseas, to the Donors who have assisted Dominica. What if they withheld their assistance? What would happen to Dominica and those who are in dire need of assistance? Do give this a good thought. It may be time to close this case and that everyone concerned should get on with their business as well the business of Dominica. It is an ill-wind that blows nobody any good.
@LATITUDED810
Get some earth sense. How can you compare this issue with that of American top secrets being leaks?….ayla….alya….ayla…
These men who resigned set the precedence. Hon. Charles Savarin should follow soot and that’s when all this drama will end.; and just for the record, I am not BIG BLUE neither BIG RED. I am just a concerned Dominica wanting better for my home country. We Dominicans must leave political issues and drama alone and look at the bigger picture of DEVELOPING THE INTEGRITY AND SUSTAINABILITY OF OUR BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY, DOMINICA. We need to live and lead by what we stand for and not by what which is imposed on us.
I may post stupid comments on this board but frankly I can do much better. My reason for pointing this out is because I went to SMA with guys like Robert Tongue whose parents owned a business. The DAIC statement is the first one I have seen and read that is impartial. Mr. Tongue and his crew is making the Brisbane issue a scapegoat for their departure. Business before country.
This has gone to far.
I’m confused, that statement didnot actually take sides. Now all we need is another group to issue their version of things and wait and see who goes next.
It is time those concerned make a public statement apologising to each other and thus resolving this childish matter. What started out as a serious issue has now been turned into a farce.
Both parties claim to have Dominicas best interest at heart, but they are both only thinking of themselves and out to score points and sympathy.
The people of Dominica should stand up and say enough is enough. Show these pathetic men that we have had enough. Let them know that they must stop playing the big I am.
guys like mervin paul aught to be careful,,,,u see how the rich guys do it,,,they stand by there frenz but malaway want to hold each other down,,,,,when ur money short keep quiet mervin cuz after skerro like someone said these guys will be there,,,n if not them then there children n none will forget u,,,,,
all of these guys are reputable business men in dominica like it or not,,,them guys money long enough to tell skerro in his face *********** ok my woman was coming so i had to show a lil respect,,,but u get the point
These men are resigning out of fear… fear that on any given day Charlo could tell D/cans dont do business with these men and hence they could be in trouble. Either way its good they at least have the balls to do this… politicians in D/can have been taking advantage on our ignorance and hence not been accountable for their actions.
These actions, i hope lead to the gov’t recognizing the power of the people and Charlo’s eventual downfall. Such a bias man cant be running our country. If there ever was a next level this is it… local not politically affiliated people letting their voices be heard… demanding respect and accountability in gov’t…. I HOPE WE DONT FORGET ABOUT THOSE VILLAS!!!!
What all this about they said to boycott Astaphans and the Cost U Save for importing vegetables, they told us to go to the market. What is our problem in DA – Do unto others as you would not like them to do to you.
I find that going to far now. Politics in that now. Mr. B leave those people in their politics, that is not for you.
and also way back, remember Flossies, Venas etc they were calls for boycott to
I am calling for the renaming of the DAIC to the DABS or the Doominica Association of Buyers and Sellers. They not making nothing all they doing is buying and selling…i even think charlo and jerry finish that game already but it seem like they resurrect it again. all you like ro ro eh boy.
This christmas look blue for Dominican merchants and red for the chinese merchants. Well have a blue tag sale because the reds want their tag so allyou cannot say red tag sale again. It do even have people buying I guess they waiting for the 24 to shop. or is money it do have…tell us so man resigning…using charlo and jerry love affair as scape goat
I agree with the directors who resigned.
My first impression of this statement was that it was a veiled attempt to admonish Mr. Brisbane for exercising his democratic right to free speech.
It is the nature of questions to imply that there may be multiple explanations to any scenario, thus whenever personalities or institutions are involved aspersions are cast. does that mean we should never ask questions because someone’s feelings might get hurt? will our democracy be subverted in order to protect the egos and reputations of a few ?
the constitution provides only one caveat to the exercising of our fundamental rights.. that in the exercising of these rights we do not infringe on the rights of other citizens.
In my humble opinion Mr. Brisbane has done no such thing and the D.A.I.C should not seek to admonish him lie a spoiled child!
Obviously this statement did not come from the board of directors. Maybe from one or two persons purporting to speak on the behalf of the D.A.I.C
As i said long time ago….time will tell.
I guess that time is quickly approaching.
the PM foot boy, tried for prevent the DAIC from intervention, and to say boycot does not only kill a business but also the island it kill to…. however the PM boy could not stop this and they’re mad, let them be mad, these money hunger people and will do anthing to have money, sorry for Dominica!!!!!!!
I see nothing wrong in the DAIC’s statement. It played no sides… I don’t get what all the hoopla is about.
Well you need to read again and try your best to understand.
boss la, even if the statement did not appear to take sides, this does not mean it is right…..please be deeper than that, this is not about a “taking side issue”, this is about being reasonable in light of the saga.
maybe that’s what the hoopla is about, it was too nuetral something is cooking can’t you see are you that blind
LET THE CHIPS FALL WHERE THEY MAY.
THE COOKIE IS BEGINING TO CRUMBLE.
WHEN FRIENDSHIP FALLS APART, TALES ARE TOLD.
CAPTAIN THE SHIP IS SINKING, THE SEAS ARE ROUGH. TOO MUCH PRESURE.
SLOWLY AND SLOWLY PEOPLE ARE BECOMING DISSATIFIED WITH SKERRITT AND HIS GANG OF STOOGIES.
OF MEN AND MICE.
A FEW GOOD MEN ARE STILL LEFT IN DOMINICA.
COME OUT AND SPEAK UP
I AM FED-UP AND I AM NOT GONNA TAKE THIS ANY MORE!!
really????……all this because two grown men cannot their issues in a respectable manner…..
i wonder what part of the letter they were upset with *crickets* *crickets* *crickets*
cuz in my opinion the letter was well i’d say “balanced”
That is just self preservation by those businessmen.
Accredited director my foot!!!!!
On which board were you first an accredited director?
Were there any wrong doings occurring there that you stood up against?
WELL SQAID MY FRIEND ALL OF THEM THAT RESIGNED FROM DAIC IS JUST A BUNCH OF GREEDY SELFISH PEOPLE THAT ONLY LOOK FOR THEMSELVES…………DOE WORRY WITH THEM I KNOW ALL OF THEM PERSONALLY. THEY VEX IS A YOUNG MAN THAT RUNNING THE SHOW IN DOMINICA AND THEY DONT HAVE MUCH SAY………….LOL
Very good! My hats off to you honrable gentlemen of principle.. Let see who else will follow you example in Dominica.. Show them that people do resign on principle. Something is happening! This man is creating chaos in Dominica.. He must be stopped!
GIVE ME A BREAK A SMELL A 3 BIG BLUE ———-. INSTEAD OF TAKING A HARD APPROACH LIKE THE USA IN THE WIKILEAKS LETTERS AND SEEK THOSE ECCONOMIC TREASONIST WHO SEEK TO THROW THE HOLD COUNTRY IN TURMOIL, WE SEEK TO TAKE ISSUE WITH MINISTERS SAVRIN STATEMENT, JERRY BRISBANE SHOULD HAVE BEEN DELT WITH IN THE SAME WAY THE USA IS DEALING WITH THAT WIKILEAKS LETTERS, HE IS A THREAT TO NATIONAL SECURITY OF THE ENTIRE NATION. SO IF YOU WANT TO RESIGN HAPPY RIDDANCE TO YOU ALL OF YOU WE WILL GET SOME YOUNG GUYS WHO WILL DO THE JOB MUCH BETTER. I DO NOT HAVE TIME FOR TREASONIST AND THOSE WHO HARBOUR THEM. BYE TO YOU ALL
who u be wicked licks or wikkilice. strike them haters hard
You sound like a retarded. You don’t even know where and where to use a capital letter!
@ you LATITUDED810
If what I said sounds retarded, well ayla ayla…you have a long way to go comrad. Ask anyone commenting on DNO whose comment makes more sense. mine or yours? AND capitals letters are used for emphasis. I guess you got the point. I wont call you retarded. because if you were, i don’t think you would be able to read and type on DNO blog. So please whoever you are, GROW UP. We need wiser Dominicans commenting on real issues my brother. By the way, look who talks about the use of capital letters; lmao…your entire comment is in capital letters…lol. Well if I am right, I guess you wanted to emphasis of your entire contribution. I am just proving to you that I am a much smarter person than you. By the way, LET’S build our country together in unison and not fight in the process because it takes us and our country nowhere positive.
@ LATITUDED810
Just want to apologize to you for my last reply. I thought this was a response to my initial reply to your comment but again it was another comrad (X.) expressing his/her dissatisfaction with your comment. Again my apologies. But my initial response still holds.
…and you can’t spell either (it is whole not hold).
Are you serious? Do you even know anything about the documents (not letters, as you said) released by wikileaks? Those were highly confidential documents that were effectively stolen from US agencies and released to the public. The information contained within regarding military and foreign policy was what caused the possible breach in security. That was the cause for alarm. How does this compare? “He is a threat to the national security of Dominica”…You actually said that… In what way? Nothing was said in those letters that couldn’t be uncovered via a quick google search. Try it; go to google.com and enter: “Allegations of Corruption in Dominican government” or “Call for transparency in Dominican Government” By God, a quick browse even through this website, DNO, would bring up those allegations going back years. Nothing confidential there; nothing to threaten our national security.
In conclusion, dear friend: you must be an idiot.