Despite suffering a heavy loss in court yesterday political Leader of the United Workers Party (UWP) Ron Green and President of the UWP Edison James both remain confident as the dual citizenship trial involving Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit and Education Minister Petter St. Jean continued today.
Green and James spoke to members of the media immediately after emerging from court this afternoon. The two have been the only witnesses called to testify so far for the petitioners. Green still believes that the petitioners’ case is strong, despite the judge’s ruling yesterday. The judge had ruled that both Skerrit and St. Jean were not required to give evidence in court.
Green stated, “I think it went well. I gave all the information and all the truth that I am aware of and the case continues. It is early still, we resume on Tuesday so we will know futher. There’s lots more that has to come. I think [the case] would have been better if we had the opportunity to hear from our Prime Minister and from our Minister of Education as to the truth of their ownership of a French passport, but we still have evidence that I think is compelling and the case continues.”
James spoke about his cross-examination in court earlier in the day. He expressed that he may have expected more troubling questions from Senior Counsel Anthony Astaphan.
He said, “I feel let down with the cross-examination, I don’t know why they made me waste my time. I came there and it was like he was struggling to find what to ask me. The hype that was around, I just feel let down, but things went well.”
As for the strength of the case James affirmed, “When [our lawyers] formulated that case and put it in, we did not have Skerritt’s passports, but we were satisfied that we had the basis to prove that Mr Skerritt was in breach of Section 32 of the Constitution. Had the judge agreed to our subpoena arrangement, it would have taken us perhaps from a 90 percent expectation of success to a 100 percent. That she hasn’t, we are satisfied to be at the 90 percent of our anticipation of success. So, while it would have been good if the judge had directed that the information be provided, we are very confident that we are on course to prove our case. Of course, in the final analysis, it is left to the judge.”
James continued, “You know what we dealt with yesterday? A situation in which Mr Skerritt, never having said that he doesn’t have a [French] passport went in there and spent, through his lawyer, a whole lot of time fighting for him not to reveal information which is vital for a settlement of this Constitutional matter. Mr Skerritt says, as I understand it through his lawyer, if I go into the box, if I reveal the information I will be incriminating myself. What does that mean? It means that you are admitting that what is being said of you is true. If you go on the stand you can either say ‘it’s not true, I don’t have a passport’ or you will say ‘it is true’ and present it. If you say that [you] have a passport then that is the problem for you.”
He concluded, “Mr Skerritt has shown us that he knows that he wasn’t qualified. He knows he has the information with respect to that disqualification, but he is not going to say. [Attorney for the petitioners Douglas] Mendes made a statement there earlier that what we need is for the people to speak the truth and to protect the rule of law.”
The matter is expected to continue on Tuesday when attorney David Bruney takes the stand.
RON ACCEPT YOUR DEFEAT. AND GO
EDISON AS WELL
SO WHAT? U ALL IN SHERRIT BOTTON LIKE ANTS .AND NONE OF U ALL ARE BETTER THAN HIM PLZ LEAVE HIM ALONE. HE IS THE BEST WE EVER HAVE SINCE THEN.
EDISON AND GREEN ? FOLLOWED WITH THE BLUE ARE FOOLS.MY ETERNAL FATHER BLESS US AT LASS WQIH A GOOD PRIME MINISTER? AND THEY ALL ARE SO JEALOUS ABOUT HIM . THEY ARE TRYING ALL WHATTHEY CAN TO BRING HIM DOWN . BUT PLEASE TELL THEM FOR ME WHO JAH BLESS NO MAN CURSE. U THAT EDISON.. CAN U REMEMBER U WA1S ONCE IN POWER? WHAT U DID FOR THE COUNTRY U SAYING U SO LOVE ? TELL ME. WHAT U WANT EDISON? SA U VLA?
LORD HAVE MERCY
Look at them in the pics! Bunch of “loosers”
who are for themselves and themselves alone
they remind me of the Republicans who will do their best to bring down Obama.They seem all they want is to bring down Skertit. They did the same with Pierre Charles.We need to look in the mirror and open our concience.
@simple mind.lets us be led like mules but at least we are being led.but the three blind mice cannot even see much less to lead.am just saying……
THE CONSTITUTION SHOULD BE CHANGED TO ALLOW NO ONE TO RUN FOR OFFICE WITH DUAL CITIZENSHIP – PERIOD. YOU CANNOT SWEAR ALLEGIANCE TO ONE COUNTRY FULLY IF YOU SWEAR ALLEGIANCE TO ANOTHER. HOW CAN YOU SWEAR TO TWO OR THREE OR FOUR. IF THEY HAVE TO FIGHT – WHO DO YOU FIGHT FOR. OUR CONSTITUTION SHOULD NOT ALLOW DUAL CITIZENSHIP FOR THE HIGHEST OFFICES IN DOMINICA – PERIOD!!!
my view i agree,but you do not have to fight for any country if you so chose not to,for example Ali refused to go to war and he is a US born citizen,but my question is what does this ministers use when they travel to the US or french territory,do they use french or US passports or diplomatic passports,if it is the latter then i do not see the need that they should hold dual citizenship.
let me also add @my view,i even have to contradict myself because i said that i agree with your comment,but we all know with dominica hardships which we all been or going through, i say been through because some of us got that chance to own a US or french passport or visa,in dominica that is a big deal,so really and truly i do not see why fight down them man because they own there dual citizenships,because that is the norm dominica a lot people wish they hard a visa much more a US or french passport.
To me, this whole case is an insult to us Dominicans. The politicians have so divided us that we now see plainly in terms of blue or red. As I see it, when UWP was in office, more than one of them had dual citizenship. One of them even lived overseas and only came down for Parliament. They always acted like this was perfectly legal. so let me ask, if a padna raping women it is ok as long as no woman takes him to court? A crime is only a crime if you are arrested or sued? What??!!!!
I agree that if Skerrit and StJean had dual citizenship that they should nto have contested. However, I have a serious problem with Green and James acting like they are standing as pillars of democracy on an issue which they themselves were knowingly in the wrong for YEARS!!
I am neither blue nor red. Personally, I have no respect for how politicians have divided our people. This is not about democracy, people. This is about politicians fighting to be back in power.
u win 1995,2000,2005 and u had dual citizenship now u loose 2009 u finding is a problem.if skerrit and st jean is guilty i am not for dat. but let somebody else talk mr green, u tring to oout fire with fire…..wat if u had won would u say that u had dual citizenship???????????MAN LEAVE WORKERS IN THERE BIZZZNIS GARCON,,,, U DOH HEARING????? JUST CHECK TIM TIM
another “educated” dominica I guess….lol
smh…they can’t even understand basic english…
If Skerrit and Peter lose they should resign.One of the ministers be made prime minister and then disolve Parliament so everybody will be contesting the elections with out dual citizenship if it is a problem the result will be labour 19,uwp 2, freedom 0 ,papi 0,and para 0 if he still exist.Skerrit once again PM
we have to expect that because dominicans nature is to bring down oneanother i dont know why them man troubling our PM like that & they had passport when they were in gorvernment !!!!!!!
I am looking at that picture and all I see Is two bwa poowi fighting against a young man. T
Their hatred for skerrit only causing me to vote for him again the next time around.
In the context of ethical leadership, should the public asked Mr Prime Minister to produce the doument unless the constitution says otherwise?
Why cant we stop bringing the name of our country to the gutter? Why cant we work together to build this little country of ours that has gone through so much hardship? Dominica is sadly enough, still recovering from the ravages Hurricane David, yet we have these so called ‘patriots’ sabutarging our little country every single day.The UWP and their goons, including the so called ‘investigative journalist’ are just a bunch of traitors that will do anything for power. They realise the only way they can topp;e the Labor Government is by destroying the head…so t hey are gunning for his head-painting him dark. Have’nt you all done enough? We the true patriotic Dominican are getting fed up!
God’s mill grinds slow, but it grinds very fine!! Watch out Dominica!!
FATHER LORD LET THIS MATTER COMES TO A CLOSURE SO THAT EVERYONE WILL GO ON WITH THEIR LIFE.
On the contrary, I spent the entire summer in DA, when this case was truly “heating up.” And to be frank, you would never know that this was an issue worthhy on note. Nor was it apparent Dominicans were the least interested in the UWP and its antics. The noise that you hear regarding the party is caused by the acoustics of their ecochamber.
Fact is, in DA, you would never know the UWP is present, let alone relevant. Of course, if you are an avid follower of Q95, you would believe the ruling party is in all sorts of trouble. Not so according to my own observation – with my own two coco zye.
rhat comment is sooo true and hilarious . I can attest to trhat d/cans dont care shit about UWP
So what does the relevance of UWP have to do with the fact that skerritt violated the constitution? Is that how justice works in Dominica? so your very enlightened view of life in Dominica is; if you are a nobody the police can shoot you down and that’s ok because you are a nobody in society.
Awah wi…. all I want to know is if Ron Green was qualified himself in 1995,2000,2005 and 2009. Then can Mr. James explain why he too holds a Barbados passport and ran for office? Too much hyprocracy!
I WONDER IF MR. GREEN HAD GOTTEN HIS SEAT IF
HE COME CLEAN STATING THAT HE HAS A DUAL
CITIZENSHIP. THE ANSWER IS NO. HE WOULD BE
QUIET AS A LAMB.
We woul have had a similar case, only thing is the outcome would already have been know
OH LORD WHAT A CALAMITY! SAVE MY PEOPLE
As a very disgruntled and responsible voter ( I vote wisely) I must admit that I am really not interested in the emotional aspects nor the partisan hoopla of this case. If some of us would just step back and think out of the box – just put all the emotional and party baggage aside and realize what we are dealing with. Ladies and Gentlemen we are dealing with men and women who are playing and or preying on your weakness. The weakness of not being independent in thoughts and decisions. The way I see it both sides of the political divide have one intension only – that is pure greed and power hungry.
Pick anyone of the player in this and tell me how clean they are- not Ron or Eddie and most definitely not Tony, Skerrit (very filthy) nor Peter St Jean.
People are motivated by greed and when society fail to curb those who adopt a Machiavellian attitude to full fill their greed then unsuspecting , gullible and even the vigilant people suffer. Just think Bernie Madoff and the corrupt SEC; think Gadaffi and his family, Sadam.
I feel that we are primarily responsible for the situation that we are in right now- we cheer on these greedy criminals when they commit crimes based on party affiliation and not upon the basic human decency , simple morality. We are even prepared to lift these chronic criminals up on the religious pulpits.
Essentially two wrongs can’t make thing right. Why don’t we unite as one voice and let the crooked politicians know that we will not stand for this level of irresponsibility. It is obvious that politicians from both sides display criminal behavior and as a civilized society we choose not to jump on the right wagon- One that will restore integrity in government and ensure a safe place for our future generation.
I concur with you my Brother.Those who have been blind-dyed with color are unable to see the true realities of the political partisan garbage that exists in Dominica now. The era of integrity in government has long passed.
But having said that I can foresee the direction this case will go because I have already seen partiality of the judges. The most compelling piece of evidence in this case would be the presentation of the passports but the judges have decided to exclude that and refuse to have the PM’s passport subpoenaed. If those guys go scotch free we will continue to see further disregard for the laws of the country and erosion of integrity and subsequently erosion of democracy because it will embolden those law breakers.
these guys gonna get away with it. AS usual
THIS REALLY BUGS ME ,2 FRENCH MEN, 1 AMERICAN FIGHTING FOR CONTROL OF DOMINICA WHERE ARE ALL THE NATURAL BORN DOMINICANS? HERE ON DNO TALKING ARSENESS, WHAT A PITY
The PM was born in Dominica of natural born Dominican parents.
Sad individaul, what you fail to understand those men were all Dominican born get a life.
If dem man face was the bible it would be the old testament.
Our Savior said that if you have faith as small as a mustard seed you can move mountains. Dominicans evil last for a time, and the architect of evil, who is satan knows that. Therefore, it is busy signal all over the place, satan is hurriedly trying to spread his corruption.
We should wait steadfastly, for the hour is near….all evil works shall come to an end. Skerrit cannot lie forever, and he did not create Dominica so he is never going to get the opportunity to fully destroy it. He is doing damage of course but I have deep faith that these are all repairable, God did not give us a spirit of fear but that of power, love and discipline.
Let us continue to pray, talk less and pray more, because God still answers prayers, he will save us.
AS I WAS SAYING: In my comment yesterday i clearly said “WHAT WAS THE JUBILATION ABOUT? Could anyone tell me?…PM Skerrit must go on a public campaign to educate some of his supporters…Again as i said yesterday Skerrit and his (companero Petter St Jean) are on the rope recieving jabs,upper cuts,right and left hooks to the body and head..Unlike what some think if Skerrit had to testify the case would be over by now,in favour of the UWP…But don’t be so naive to think that this case is over…Wonder what the “We Shall Not be Moved” choir members thought had happened yesterday? CAN ANYONE TELL ME? 18 minus the captain an a minister is 16..The cancer will continue to spread rapidly.
Jesus our Lord,our King,our Judge,our
Lawgiver,He will save us.
Jesus said “My kingdom is not of this world.If
My kingdom were of this world,My servants
would fight, so that I should not be
delivered to the Jews; but now My kingdom is
not from here.”
He came to His own,and His own did not receive Him.
But as many as received Him,to them He gave the right to become children of God,to those who believe in His name:
who were born,not of blood,nor of the will of the flesh,nor of the will of man,but of God.
Such hope we have.We will receive countless blessings,Joy and many other incorruptible gifts from our King Jesus.This is His Promise to all His children.
Do you desire to be qualified and worthy of such rewards?
Our LORD GOD gives to His servants,and of
them who He has given, He commanded and
instructed. For He is our Shepherd and
only His sheep hears His voice, and He knows
them, and they follow Him.
LORD, AS FOR ME AND MY HOUSE WE CONTINUALLY PRAY, TAKE NOT YOUR HOLY SPIRIT FROM US AMEN.
Jesus was arrested, beaten, killed, his followers went into hiding they thought that it was all over. GUESS WHAT? He rose again after three nights.thanks for your courage and determination Mr James and Ron we consider you true leaders. What leader would do otherwise.
What a disgraceful comment! How can even the thought of comparing crooked politicians with the Messiah (peace be upon him)cross your mind?
@Dawoud A Darroux
I’ll say with you! Disgracefull it is indeed!
But that is the way of the human mind. That is the reason Jesus once prayed on behalf of this human mind, saying: “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they do”
It is so unfortunate that those who do not know what they are doing, includes, men and women of governments–even in our country, Dominica.
But faith people of Dominica “Let not your hearts be troubled” Believe in God Almighty, Eternal Spirit, with the Mind of Love.
By the influence of His Person–Jesus Christ, among us and within us, He continues to be our Supreme control.
His Will be done on earth as it is done in heaven. Time will tell!
These guys look desperate
WE CAN CRITICIZE MR. GREEN AS MUCH AS WE WANT CONCERNING HIS CITIZENSHIP, ATLEAST HE WAS HONEST TO THE COURT ,WE CANNOT SAY THE SAME FOR SKERRIT HIDDING BEHIND TECNICALITIES.
I deeply respect that.
True words.
HONESTLY SPEAKING I THINK HE THE TRUTH CAME
FROM MR. GREEN VERY AFTER SO MANY YEARS IN
PARLIAMENT. HE TOOK PETER TO COURT AND IT
CAME BACK AT HIM
Personally, I am thinking after they lost the elections these two guys should’ve just receded and start enjoying their retirement Make way for evolution. Employment for the younger generation.
But I mean we all have to eat. When they retire they will still be earning some income and a college grad will get employed and therefore we all eating. U know what I mean.
Their names will be written in BOLD print in our history books for being the FEW true Dominicans who did not retire and never gave up fighting for JUSTICE, TRUTH and EQUALITY.
yesa evry week skerrit have a case or under some investigation ma?
ALL THESE GUYS ARE CROOKS,I MEAN BOTH PARTIES,SO IF U W P HAD WON THE 2009 GENERAL ELECTION,WOULD HE ADMIT DUAL CITIZEN.THESE GUYS ONLY FOR THEIR SELFS.ALL WHAT THEY SEEKING FOR TO BE IN POWER.YOU THINK THEY CARES ABOUT ME AND YOU,
Don’t lose hope Edo. There is still some more to nail his coffin.
POLITICAL LEADER AND POLITICAL OWNER
The worst thing about being a Dominican is too wake up in the early morning to find out you are a member of the uwp
the best thing about being Dominican is to know that i do not have to be a laborite
The best thing for UWP is to wake up knowing that skerrit and Petter St. Jean win their case. Why? Precedent set and there will be someone one of these days that you hate as much as you hate UWP THAT will get away with wrong doing in a bold face manner. So really think again and do not let your hatred for UWP blind you.
I had a balaw for lunch..but guess what..it was not sexy. That is a magga, ugly looking fish
are you ? if not take time , because time is not by your side…
I don’t want to be a copy cat dude. Can you please be original next time. BTW, what is the one for? Is there a two or a three coming next?
This is the most foolish comment I have ever read. how is it possible to be a member of the UWP if it’s not your will to be?
Well if you dont know, I am giving you the heads up. Can you imagine going through an entire day being called a uwp…this is very embarassing.
So please stay away from these people. Have you seen how Sean Douglas was reduced to a uwp by just appearing with lennox show. The whole “man” thing in the man has completely disappeared and now no one once to be be associated with him.
Do you want the same fate?
*…damn it came in handy…”once” is Tibishi word for wants…switching between languages.
LOL. This makes no sense. LOL. How do people think of foolish things like that to say. OMG
Thanks for showing such humility and integrity!! Not like the carnival band yesterday! What was shown yesterday was arrogance,yet they claimed that it was humility!You will always remain of higher moral standards than these ……………..decency does not allow me to write what I wanted to say here.. Keep t dignified! Way to go!
Change your name to hog…leave out the wash, because no amount of tuth can clean you.
Ron Green is still not qualified….lol
Ron would have been better off keeping his Citizenship and collecting social secuity instead of there forming the fool of himself, you, Edison,Hector and the little bit remaining of uwpweeee
You see that’s the quality of your discourse, what else can one expect?? It trickles down from the top!! That is exactly what I mean when I say when ignorance and moral bankruptcy collide it is a very dangerous mixture.. You epitomize it very well, very represent your side without fail!
morals but how can u have morals and u go up for elections with two passports and on the 5thh time because they win u u chalengin. what is the man with the morals chalenging, for the seat be given to him?
He had enough morals to admit to himself and people that he was wrong and to show that he renounced his citizenship long before he got nominated. But you probably wouldn’t understand that. shame!
I think its time to go back to the drawing board,this is the time of (abscission),just leave the stem standing…
Incriminate yourself? Only one way you able to do that is if you are guilty. hmmmmm
“if I reveal the information I will be incriminating myself. What does that mean? It means that you are admitting that what is being said of you is true. If you go on the stand you can either say ‘it’s not true, I don’t have a passport’ or you will say ‘it is true’ and present it. If you say that [you] have a passport then that is the problem for you.”
He concluded, “Mr Skerritt has shown us that he
Similar with the preacher hiding to avoid swearing on the Holy Bible
Eddison, what you are saying is hear-say. Did you here the PM said that he would be incriminating himself if he goes into the box? What you need to do is to focus on what is at hand. The judge did not see the need for the PM and St. Jean to testify, so deal with that.
If you had gone to the court instead of standing on the bayfront making noise you would understand what was happening in the court and would hear who made the statement.
Good response.
“90% expectation of success…”; “90% of our anticipation of success…”; …”Of course, in the final analysis, it is left to the judge”.
That does not sound too confident, Mr James. We can only wait and see.
well am sing after reading la la la la la la la buoy i love eddo statement bad.check it out people.i read but i would have love to hear it for my self the tone of voice la la la.
Well said guys…well said.
I hope those crazy posters on DNO understand and get the point! lol
with all this said Mr. James, and if the judge is to rule in your favor, do you believe the UWP will make become the next government?
uwpee allu just wasting allu flipping time.confident my a@@@@$$$$$$$$$
Go an learn proper communication, instead of revealing your ignorance..
justsaying what…thats why all you masters take pleasure in leading you all like mules
Well said MR. James…. You are a man of honour….
Are you kidding me? They have now lowered the standard of politics in Dominica. Do they really believe this will get them elected? I mean Ron Green admitted in Court to holding dual citizenship when he was elected into office = Mr. Pot meet Mr. Kettle.
Don’t you think that your comment proves you to be a true supporter of corruption?
While by his admission Mr Green also took the constitution for a ride, you and your people knew this but did nothing about it. The labour party should have taken Mr Green and anyone else in breach of the law to task. And it is my understanding that Mr Green renounced his American passport before the last election, unlike your great heroes.
All I can see is you people are hell bent on taking Dominica down a painful road of greed.
So to the heroes of Dominica who are fighting this evil, remember, sometimes you have to be a rebel, when you are doing righteous works, like Jesus, when he arrived in the temple and chased the vendors to the streets and brother Moses, who stood before Pharaoh demanded, set my people free. Yes they were rebels with a course, like your course, a righteous course.
ya he should do the first time green go up for election. mr green please pay back all the money for being a dual citizen and ill respect u