Both political parties contesting the December 8 general election in Dominica have committed to adhere to an electoral code to oversee the running of the highly charged political campaign leading up to the election.
However, there was tension in the conference room of the Bishop Arnold Boghart center on Turkey Lane as the two groups met to agree and sign the document.
The Dominica Labour Party (DLP) was represented by parliamentary representative for the Roseau South constituency, Ambrose George and DLP’s campaign manager, Vince Henderson. Political leader Lennox Linton and opposition leader Hector John represented The United Workers Party (UWP) .
Proponents of the electoral code, The Dominica Christian Council, say it is meant to provide moral and spiritual guidance to both parties on a free and fair election and one that’s free from fear.
“On behalf of the DLP, I wanted to commend you once again to taking on your responsibilities very seriously,” Henderson said on behalf of the DLP.
“We pledge this commitment to honoring the code. We believe that we should all be committed to the values and virtues of high standards that you would have set in the code which in my view really reflects the people of Dominica and the people in which we live,” he said.
On the issue of policing, he said that no member of the DLP will be on the monitoring committee. He said he thinks that “the people of Dominica would be the judge and it would all culminate in their actions on December 8th.”
Henderson also added that while the DLP leadership cannot control all members of their party, they can control what will come out of their own public pronouncements at events, and appeal to all supporters of the DLP to refrain from violence, to respect public property and other people’s property.
“My Prime Minister again said it last night,” he added.
Meanwhile Linton pointed out that his party is committed to defeating the “politics of maypwe, the politics of hate, and the politics of prejudice.”
“And the reason we are enthusiastic about this, and the reason we are happy to come on board, is because a lot of what the code contains is about behaviors that we ourselves work very hard to adhere to in the face of grave difficulty in the past year.”
According to Linton the code is asking them as a party, to address issues and to avoid character assassination and or mud-slinging about their opponents; avoid half-truths, and misrepresentation which confuse issues and the misleading and bribery of the electorate.
“So Henderson just spoke and he was the one who made reference to the DLP meeting last night,” he noted. “The DLP meeting last night did not only feature the prime minister calling people to stay away from violence, it also featured the prime minister indulging in blatant misrepresentation of our party’s position regarding our manifesto.”
He said Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit broke the proceedings to announce breaking news, that the UWP was not going to be issuing a manifesto, “and to go on to refer to me as a political fraud, totally and absolutely uncalled for in the circumstances.”
He is also questioning what will happen in a few weeks’ time “when something similar occurs when we have signed this document, and agreed, and what will the position of the Christian Council be if the evidence is presented.”
Bishop Gabriel Malzaire responded that there were no reprimands per se but that the code was a guideline for the political parties and a great deal is dependent on good will.
The policing of the code will be done by a member of the media and members of both parties if they so desire.
The two parties did not shake hands at the end of the signing ceremony.
I knew that Skerrit would say he didn’t signed any agreement so Dominicans don’t be surprised and also remember that the Bishop will never police the members of DLP or Skerrit because he has lost all the respect of the people of Dominica for a Christian man he should not find himself in the same dirty pool like them it’s a shame.
i hope team Dominican will never speak about SEXY girls,like skerrit dos
Sexy is nice but being called prostitutes? Now that is demeaning and hurtful to our women.
As far as I am concerned, the code of conduct was not blessed even though all these high powered religious gentlemen were present. I am wondering what was going through the mind of the Bishop of Roseau when it was Ambrose’s time to sign the code of conduct. The Bishop, in particular, must have been listening or reading the news coming from Dominica in recent times. I hope the Bishop took the opportunity say a special prayer on behalf of this gentleman, hopefully, should he gets back in office, he will mend his ways.
You must be God or playing God. How can you tell? Some of you make silly statements. What do you know about blest? What about you? Do you pray? Pray for yourself, for fellow D/cans and Dominica in general.
Well meaning but pure hypocracy.
I may not always be an ambassador, but I will always be DR VINCE HENDERSON! I like that , I really really like that.
Why sign a code of conduct if there are no reprisals for breaking it? Why should children obey if there are no consequences for disobedience? This makes no sense. Is it because the justice system in Dominica is so weak that any attempts to reprimand a breech in the code of conduct would get nowhere, and the Christian Council knows that? Time will tell.
Reprisals for whom? They have signed their names. It is like swearing on the Bible. Do not be prematurely concerned. Wait and see.
If this Code of Conduct is breached it will show the perpetrators who and what they are that they are unable to honor it and their signatures. I would not be concerned about that for they signed it. Give them credit and wait to see if it will be breached.
Adhering to rules shouldn’t be about consequence, it is about integrity. The fact that there are no consequences will show the character of those that do or do not obey.
wat d rats…jus last night u should hear all wat labour public speakers had to say about linton n thompsom fontain..these ppl names were called in every other sentence..smh…dat code is jus a big show.
As long as they do not breach the Code of Conduct. There is a difference between it and campaigning, stating names and what one is capable or incapable of doing. Do you not expect Linton do the same?
The PM wasn’t there and they still didn’t shake hands. Wow looks like Linton and everyone have a problem. What is Dominica coming to with the people seeking to represent us. Why all that hate? We cannot stop the criminals from doing what they are doing by condoning these leaders.
So how did you come to the conclusion that the problem was with Linton?
his words
what a STUPID comment
“So Henderson just spoke and he was the one who made reference to the DLP meeting last night,” he noted. “The DLP meeting last night did not only feature the prime minister calling people to stay away from violence, it also featured the prime minister indulging in blatant misrepresentation of our party’s position regarding our manifesto.” Which world is the UWP an its leader living in, in politics especially in a campaigns, misrepresentation of facts is common. The UWP like the DLP is guilty of misrepresenting information to suit their own purpose. Has Mr Linton forgotten that he has refered to ministers as rapist without presenting a thread of evidence. It was Danny Lugay of the UWP who threatened to take people out, for that he is before the courts. It is getting hot an as the saying goes if you can’t stand the heat stay out of the kitchen.
Labourites have political glaucoma in their both eyes. How much more bias can one want get to the point of being so mischievous?. What mitigating gall does PM Skerrit, Tony Astaphan & Reginald Austrie have to be attacking Thompson Fontaine when they have so many unanswered questions about their own conduct and financial dealings involving millions of dollars. The country’s finances is in Skerrit’s back pocket doing as he pleases with impunity. Ah magwe sa! Massah Tony, leave the child of the slave alone!
After Ambrose George “pon couwee” (ran away) when they caught Julian Giraud in the US for money laundering they remain pardners in crime. He was acting PM May last year and he quickly gave Giraud a brokers licence to allow others to operate online gaming. We need to know what his interest was in that sweet heart deal. Dominican politics stinks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
THE SAW IS NOT SURE.
This goes for both UWP and LABORITES if you are a United States Citizen by CHOICE (not birth):
You SWORE before God Almighty and all that is Holy that you RENOUNCED your citizenship of Dominica, and have discarded being known and recognized and identified as a Dominican. That you:
‘…absolutely and entirely RENOUNCE and ABJURE all allegiance and fidelity to any foreign prince, potentate, STATE, or sovereignty of whom or which I have heretofore been a SUBJECT or CITIZEN…’
IF YOU VOTE in Dominica’s election claiming to be a citizen just because you were born here and are on the electoral list, then it means that you stood in front of God and so many hundreds of others with your right hand in the air and your left hand on your heart and blatantly LIED under Oath! And you expect average law abiding, God fearing Dominicans to trust you?? Give me a break.
I pity you. May God have mercy on your soul!
Just a reminder of the United States Oath of Citizenship :
I hereby declare, on oath,
That I absolutely and entirely renounce and abjure all allegiance and fidelity to any foreign prince, potentate, state, or sovereignty of whom or which I have heretofore been a subject or citizen;
That I will support and defend the Constitution and laws of the United States of America against all enemies, foreign and domestic;
That I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same;
That I will bear arms on behalf of the United States when required by law;That I will perform noncombatant service in the Armed Forces of the United States when required by the law;That I will perform work of national importance under civilian direction when required by the law;And that I take this obligation freely without any mental reservation or purpose of evasion; so help me God.
In acknowledgement whereof I have hereunto affixed my signature…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2MszBVAj1gM
This is why I do not want any Green Card, as I do not want to be a slave of the USA.I visit the USA on a Visitors Visa. I love my island DA.
aye papa tan sort la. You lie. Just because you cannot go to the US man. I hear more than that already.
The above only applies to Citizenship.
US Oath of Allegiance is rather rigid. Of course, the USA is not a sovereign country. It has rejected the Queen or any Princes a long time ago.
The D/can government in those days probably did not communicate with the US on the matter of dual citizenship for Dominicans.
You should know that becoming a citizen could be also a matter of convenience. People reside, are employed and pay taxes in a country. Therefore, it is to their benefit that they become citizens and enjoy all the amenities that this country offers to citizens. The D/can government is aware of that and should still recognize D/cans as full-fledged D/can citizens.
One good thing, US citizens who perform Armed Force service, receive the benefit of a university education, all costs paid. I would think one does not have to be a US citizen but also as a US landed resident to sign up for the Armed Force. A university education is promised for those who were in the Armed Force and who honorably fulfilled their stint.
Canada should do likewise. It is voluntary in Canada. However, those who voluntary join the Canadian Armed Forces, at the completion of this time, they also qualify for higher education. As the US, it is viewed as paid employment and also especially for those who are unemployed and sign up. They receive a monthly income. It is not a bad idea and the discipline is well worth it.
In this day and age with terrorism and also unemployment, Dominica and other countries in the Caribbean should implement the same.
If it was a chine man they would shake their hand doh! Them man just ain’t got no respect for their fellow brothers of the soil.
I tend to agree with you. However, you must keep in mind, at this point, they are political enemies. Probably after the election they may shake hands and wish each other well. I do hope so.
The same way this conduct code was set up by the Pastors it’s also their moral obligation to speak out against it,if it is broken by either party.There should be some form of repremand drawn up in that code of conduct.Thats the only way it will be meaningful.Other than that it’s useless.
I believe that you write without thinking and that you are wrong. Where is your common sense? What makes you think that it was set up by only the Pastors? There are times some of you wrongly accuse others. Do you not consider that both political leaders were consulted and also had to agree with it in order to sign it? If they disagreed they would not place their signatures on it. Food for thought.
That is a blasted shame. All these so called leaders should be embarrassed. To need to sign a code of conduct to be civil. Can you imagine if Dominica was a lager country? What happen to “leading by example.” What message are we sending to the next generation that we are so anxious to leave a better Dominica to? I listen to some of the campaign speeches and these politicians they mouths spew venom. When it starts from the top, what do you expect….please…and we go about saying: “I am Dominican , Are you?”( If I have to sign a code of conduct to act civilized like these so called leader), then “hell no, I am not.”
Well we leave in a colony of fools when people put their leaders above their country. Instead of chastising them for wrong doing, we celebrate their abuse of our laws including the constitution, our customs and practices. We have no class left here at almost every level. What will future generations have to emulate after the pirates are gone leaving us a degenerated society? Not even the educated ones stand up for principle! Not even the unemployed stand up and demand better governance for jobs and opportunities! They all grovel at the table for crumbs…..They remind me of the story of the chicken whose feathers were all plucked out causing much pain and suffering and when the person who plucked them out gave a little corn to the chicken, it followed him for more corn……. How sad………
Two different words “Leave” and “Live”
Leave to go away, Live to reside
It appears that you only listen to and view election campaign and proceedings of Dominica. Have you ever heard and listened to the US and Canadian campaign speeches? They want to be elected and what will they not state and to lambast each other for their assumed failings. You should expect that and not feel surprised, shocked and disappointed. Let broadmindedness prevail. Put up with it for it will soon end for another five years, whoever is still alive, politicians and Dominicans, until such time.
You all coming here saying I am a Dominican by birth why you all did not stay in all you country and better it, all first to give up dominica by trading all passport for American passport. Why you all did not keep all ass in all you country to better it? Now all you want to talk keep all far away from here you gave Dominica up so let us living here make our decision who we want to vote or give up the green card and come down and better Dominica if not close you’ll trap and stay gone damn it all you over seas and don’t know what is going on in dominica and want to come down and put us in more misery.
Throwing words at your fellow D/cans, eh? They left so you could have an opportunity to do good. If you consider yourself a patriotic D/can, what have you done for it and to enhance it?
With that fools folly you cannot deny Dominicans the right to immigrate or vote.
This is dedicated to the one I love.
If you love her, please take a minute to listen.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N0sO4xe6SJg
Peace, Light and Love to all.
Upon reflex –
His Peace is flowing like a river, flowing out to you and me,
Flowing out into the desert, setting all the captives free.
His Love is flowing like a river . . .
Let it flow, flow, flow,
Let it flow, flow, flow,
Let the Peace and Love of Jesus Christ flow through you and me.
Hebrews 12:14 – Penalties of Disobedience – Strive for peace with everyone, and for that holiness without which no one will see the Lord.
You do not realize that this Code of Conduct also means any street violence on Election Day, inhibiting voters, spewing derogatory words at them and defacing and destroying properties. Consider if this occurs, the other supporters will retaliate and chaos will ensue.
In addition none should instigate and encourage their supporters to violence. If breached, on Election Day, this is when the Police will step in to arrest the violators.
The police should also issue strict directives that no one should carry a weapon or what will look like one, on that day. If they are visible of all, they will be confiscated and the perpetrator(s) arrested.
St. Francis de Sales said: “Be patient with everyone especially with yourself. . . ” He said more but these few words are relevant leading up to Election Day..
Therefore, fellow D/cans, those who are prone to violence especially at a time like this, conduct yourself in an appropriate manner. Show the world that you can vote respectfully, peacefully and with dignity. Those who reside abroad will be following Election Day proceedings.
Those who love peace are pleading that electorates will conduct themselves accordingly.
God bless you! May peace be always maintained.
So why did Linton go? I am very disappointed. All of these guys are very dirty. Where is Skerrit? You think he will go? Linton, that is it for you… I vex… You go and sit in the seat of those people. You don’t understand the magnitude of the evil that you are facing…. Good luck Mr Nice guy. Your goose is cooked.
I am a fed up UWP supporter. I will vote for my UWP candidate but I am disappointed with our leadership. I really thought we was ready and had our stuff in order. Truth is we should have had all our t-shirts, posters, placards and election gimmicks ready by now. Linton just messing with our chances, we should have stuck with Eddo, because this time around with Eddo we would have run ALP out of town. Now he talking about court already like he know something we UWP supporters don’t. Is that it Linton, are u saying we are loosing again. I vex bad. Change is a must, not an option. Cant we at least keep the faith, talking court means u have already lost faith and I hate that u would think that way.
Realize it is votes that win a sit and not T.shirts, Billboards and all the other stuff the other party has…. on election day let allu vote speak and stop worrying about what the other guys have allu don’t know what they do to get the money to do all what they doing
Incase they did not go, what would we the people of Dominica say about Mr. Linton and Mr. John?
Where is Mr. Skiritt? Where is Peter Augustine?, Mr Bishop and company u guys did not prepare the code of conduct? who are these people that make up the Christian Council any way, anyone out there know them?or know who they are?
It seems to me that some of us living outside Dominica we read, but don’t understand what we read.
Mr. Prevost or anyone else have not told us do not cast our vote, but do it it the legal way that is very, very simple.
Our lovely Wai’ti kubuli (Dominica) has a Constitution, some of us need to do some more reading, and Educate ourselves about our Constitution.
I love my country, but i won’t take bribes to come down and
vote. I took my vacation early this year that’s the only reason why i’m not going home.
All of this electronic devices and many more things which i won’t mention came from america to P.R. then shipped to Dominica the sole purpose is to capture the minds of our young, & grownups.
Dominicans wake up!!!!
We are better than that!!!
God Bless Dominica and it’s People, ONE LOVE!!!!!!!
I cannot believe some of you all comments…What is wrong with Linton going to sign the papers… The Bishop is not a devil, stop all u nonsense, and Linton and John show they are true Leaders…They were invited….stop being ignorant some of you people….and Team Dominica is the next government…..persons have to open their eyes at what is happening in DA>>>Time for Change..
the mere fact that a Dominican ambassador was allowed into this political sham already displays that this process was flawed from the start. The bishop and christian council should know that Vince should not be part of this ‘jouboum’.
Skerrit made sure he stayed away bbecause in his aarrogance and pomposity he’s Too important to be amongst lowly Dominicans but this is the same Skerrit as leader who was in the back of a pick up truck as if he was bombing vel to go Morne a Louis in Chavez motorcade. The pictures are on the net. He’s also not going because when he starts his slander vile and talk and call for blood he can claim he didn’t attend nor sign am agreement. The bishop not man to tell Skerrit what to do he done help him swindle tax payers money for cathedral roof .time will tell
Why is there so much hatred between these two parties. It is nothing but ignorance being demonstrated to the highest level. Why would you not shake hands? After all, politics is bigger than one man. That is why I can’t stand behind any politician. We need not look for charisma, but seek after character. It is sad. How can a country prosper when it is so divided?!
If this was meant for both parties to agree to the code of conduct, why wasn’t the leader of DLP present? It looks like the DLP did not take this seriously. Since the Prime Minister is currently the leader of DLP, he should have been present. And why was Vince there? Is he one of the candidates? Also, the Bishop should have asked his priests – particulary Father Thomas – to sign the code of conduct because he is the biggest offender! Only in Dominica!
Ever thought of it? The same applies to different religions.
I have one question; whose posters are being vandalized uwp or Labour? Pardon me did you say Labour? Enough said.
well well people out there we are just obeying, the Bishop say he is a christian let us see what will happen from tonight because god is watching all of them trust me some one tongue will go silence for good they better don’t play with god he is not joking and tell them labourites sit down and thing because you all children that will be in the heat wait and you will see this man don’t care about any body than himself let us just pray.
First of all if that Association is worth anything, they would disallow Vince from participating because he is suppose to be Ambassador of something and that makes him neutral. Secondly mr. pm was no show, therefore, lack of leadership. Thirdly like it or not, the man who is accused of being a dropout is the one who showed Leadership – he promised to show up and delivered. We Dominicans should look at those thing in our judgement of things. Skerrit maybe a big mouth, but he is lackine in class and integrity. Fourth he broke that code before it was even set up while Linton asked his supporters to be peaceful
bull!
Why wasn’t Skerrit there? The coward will not show up at any forum where he knows he will be required to do a presentation in the presence of Mr Linton.
It is ok for him to scream from the top of his lungs on a political platform and call Lennox all kind of names but you will not get him to face Lennox in a debate of the issues or in a forum where he and Lennox will be required to speak. Boy, look a coward. He afraid of our champion!
I remember when it was Freedom Party and Labour contesting we had no such issues all people were doing in terms of bad behavior was quarrel with their neighbours during the season but when elections was over everyone came back together to help build the country. Since UWP surface its been trouble all the way its time to get rid of this party and bring peace to the Nature Isle we fed up with these bunch of kids who says they want to lead this beautiful country.
So true!
It reminds me of since different religions infiltrated Dominica and the world in general, we have had more religious discords and enmity. How it saddens the Most Sacred Heart of Our Lord Jesus Christ. United we stand. Divided we fall.
That Bishop causing ppl to blast the catholic church. You should unite and not divide. why didnt he invite the opposition when they were knighting sherritt . that signing of code in pure nonsense.
Is there value to the code when this boyish behaviour was so evident – the party’s representatives did not shake hands after the signing!!! Does that suggest that the signing was done with good will or was it a show for the cameras?
It is unfortunate that neither party was mature enough to attempt to shake the hand, out of common courtesy, of his opponent.
What is the big deal? They signed the election code of conduct. It is a done deal. They were not obligated to shake hands. It is left to them how they conduct themselves.
Some people come on DNO not to comment but to write a book their comments taking up 3 pages and they expect you to read all this. STUPSSSSSSS man
Why should you not read it? You may learn something educating. You must learn to love to read. Do you not read books, view TV, movies and programs? Do you not chat for endless hours with others? Consider the time you spend on other matters.
Learn to be patient which is a godly virtue. Patience is one of the Gifts of the Holy Spirit. You cannot enter Heaven without having practiced the Gifts of the Holy Spirit. If you do not know about them, find out about them. They are in the New Testament. Pray to God for this enlightenment which are graces.
remember the violence was started by uwp -Danny lugay.
Are you sure it was Mr. Danny Lugay or the drone Attorney who started the violence.
Mr Lugay may have started it but the police quickly moved in on the instructions of you know who. The pm did not do better in Wesley when he advocated or insited civil disobedience by telling his audience about Dominican’s blood on their hands. Obviously the pm really believes there is a different law for him in Dominica. One for Lugay and one for him anyway. Remember ‘what is good for the goose is good for the gander’.
Go to hell, go to hell, go to hell is 1000x worse than what Danny said. Lennox Lawrence saying to pursue them like how Obama pursue the Alkaeda, is even worse, then you have the priest with his spiritual drones….Folks get real. Danny was comparing those wicked ……….. but as we all know Danny would not harm or hurt a fly. It hurts to see how those in authority abuses their power and they are being supported for doing wrong and hurting the country. They MUST GO!!!
They red, red, ready to GO!!
Le’ts send them on…..Dec 8th..
And Danny had to pay the price being kicked out of parliament . Now what should we do to Skerrit for promising that , the blood of Dominican will be on the hands of the people of Wesley, should they vote for Lennox. Skerret is openly stating that when he looses the election , he and his party will have Dominican blood flowing on the streets of Dominica . will the police question him? This to me is a sign of a Mad man. Skerrit loosing it. I can never vote the Labor party again.
Violence on and damage of the good names of the Prime Minister and his ministers.
Remember too what Linton stated about the PM and his ministers a few months ago which is now before the Court. How could this be forgotten? Lugay added his share as well. This is also character assassination. Therefore, who started all this? It could be forgiven but not forgotten.
it look like you all forget that Danny Lugay started all threats and violence.
It seams to me that the person editing the scripts on DNO is a member of the “Team Dominica” I have noticed u being bias in posting comments.
Now do not post my comments.
I am a Dominican by birth, that cannot be taken away from me. On the other hand I am a US citizen by CHOICE. I own my property in DA , I normaly come to DA 3 or more times a year. In every possiitble way I am and have been contributing to the betterment of my island. I DON’T need Mr. Provost and company to use the scare tactics and intimedation as to why I cannot come to vote. The U.S. constitution don’t stop you from voting, then you and you party would be in jail. Your party started it, not it iisn’t working in your favor it is wrong. The same people you are appealing to stay away, you are ask them to contribute with their credit card. What hypocritical message you are sending. Do yo also know they have to report their contribution to the IRS. If I am a registered voter. YES YES YES I will be there Dec 7 in time to vote
Do also know that as an American you also have to pay taxes on the property you have in DA? They are monitoring this and other sites….so be careful. Man, either you in, or out (can not be both)! Please do not try to run Dominica by remote-control. If you are one of us, come back and help build the nation on a daily basis!
To which country would be paying those taxes, Mr. Ha ha ha?
Some of us on the outside contribute more to Dominica’s GDP, economy and development than many on the island.
You coming down to vote to put me in HELL???
Your hell is a mental state. It’s up to you to stay or leave
Boss come and vote and put us in misery and go back to your milk and honey in US on Dec 8th. Do that crap and leave us unemployed DA and you will see how we will make good use of whatever you have here for us to survive. I hope you can stay in the US and monitor what you have here 24/7.
Let us make our choice. You don’t live here, you just passing through 3 times a year. Save your vote for the Republican in 2016. They will need it. You don’t have time to vote in your Mayor elections but you can take a free ticket to come here to make us suffer from more verbal and physical mal-nutrition, stay in your Milk n Honey, boss!
Garcon, have you reported the property you own in DA to the IRS? I doubt you did! Remember: “People who live in glass houses should not throw stones,” my friend.
@ thanks, THANKYOU very much I love that. What goes around comes around.
intimidation; asking; you.
Does the US have an agreement with Dominica pertaining to political contribution in Dominica? Why would the IRS require you to report your political contribution? Can you claim this refund?
I would think that the IRS is only interested in your income and income tax paid in addition to if you own property and, business in the US and how much revenue the generate, so that you could pay your fair share of taxes and receive a refund if the government owes you one.
After those governments calculate income, taxes deducted, assets as also payable and receivable, whatever they deem refundable you will receive (or not) which will depend on the result of the assessment.
To my knowledge, if US residents contribute to a political party outside the country, be it a non-profit organization which is not registered with a license to operate in the US, they are not entitled to report it on their income tax return unless they decide to claim it as a business expense. Does the US have some sort of relevant regulation and agreement?
As for residing in the US and owning a business in D/ca, if it generates income, you will (may) have to report it, i.e., if it is the US income and business regulation. This also means your traveling expenses.
I know in Canada, those who own property as homes and businesses overseas which generate income they are obligated to report it on their income tax return. I also realize that not everyone will do so unless this government has an agreement with that country. People find ways and means of hiding this especially if the property is in a small island as Dominica.
These governments know everything about residents. Financial institutions also report to them especially if customers have a certain amount of savings and investments which also generate interest paid out to the account(s).
You know the regulations of the US. However, I am surprised that the government expects you, as an individual to report, on your income tax return, money paid to a political party in Dominica. or that you are required to report it. This appears news to me. I am wondering, what is the idea for this and the reason behind it? You may wish to verify this and enlighten us about it
Another one like Noni Must another idiot as FET would say.
Dominican by birth or not……how can you possibly feel that it is right to come to dominica and vote to determine my medical services, my taxes, my minimum wage, my environment and ability to make a dollar, my laws and just turn your back and go back to your greener pastures…….wickedness……
That’s just a show. Labour will still break it! Mark my words!
Not voting
You are rather unfair and one-sided. It is people as you who commence violence, maypwe, hate and prejudice.
Let us wait to see if Linton will break it. Mark my words!
ex-comish? responding in one word? Complete garbage lol!
another idiot.lol See we are up to three thus far lol hhahaahahahah the island is saturated with them and in high places.
We have, shared with Venezuela (bird island now we can rename DA Idiot island.
If you do not vote then do not complain how the country is being run.
Your vote counts.
Let there be peace on earth an let it begin with us.
This is so sad!
I cannot believe Dominica and Dominicans have become like that.
Have you forgotten previous elections? Also, keep in mind when D/ca was in the process of its Statehood and becoming Independent. Were you not yet born or too young to be aware of that and remember it?
PAPA YOU MEAN THEY DID NOT SHAKE HANDS AFTER THE MEETING? SO DE CODE BREAK BEFORE IT EVEN START – BOY THEM NOT SERIOUS!
Do those who consider themselves political enemies of all shake hands and at a time as that, vying for the office of the prime minister and other seats in Parliament? Under this condition, I am not surprised. Why should you?
And the laughing matter is they had “boys nous” observing!
what a joke DA is now the laughing stock of the region.
With a P.M and many a minister needing therapy from speech- language- etiquette .
Heaven/hell help us !
Mr. Prevost and Aaron your scare tactic and intimidation will not work. We are Dominicans by birth and t is our right to vote. We own property and have been contributing to the betterment of our island, therefore we DO NOT need you to throw your IRS trash in your twisted political area. When your were in the US and the USVI did you notify the IRS about the monetary contribution you solicited. When your party was in power, you also brought Dominicans down, did you notify the IRS! When you were in Parliament what or how have you changed Dominica. We DO NOT need to be lectured, we know our rights and voting is UNIVERSAL SUFFERAGE. Please shut the front door.
This is not a discussion. That is mapwe. . . . !
No handshake? Is there so much mutual disrespect?
Based on the circumstances, what else do you expect?
Wait a minute… where is Tony Astaphans and the Speaker of the house. I suspect they smell a rat.
It is you I suppose.
FELLOW DOMINICANS:
It is 3:00 AM, 15th of November, 2014 and I am sitting here contemplating Dominica’s Political fate. I sit here pondering why so many Dominicans choose to be biased and self-blinded about the real issues affecting their lives and choose to adhere to “Color” Politics and an “us against them” mentality. At the end of the day we still are the ones who must face our hardships while Politicians sit comfortably in their offices whether red or blue!
Thus, is it fair to ourselves to think or, dare I say, believe that this historic election is based on which political party can spend more money on its campaign, which political party was first to present a printed manifesto or which political party is best at discrediting and vilifying their opponents??? Shouldn’t we instead believe that this most important election should be based on hard facts, on jobs, on standard of living, on proper management of the Country’s money, on integrity and, most of all, on our future???
My fellow Dominicans on the 8th of December, 2014 we are faced with an election that will affect every Dominican life and household for years to come. We are faced with an incumbent administration that is unable to stand on their performances and achievements of the last fifteen years because no matter how many new roads and buildings were built the majority of Dominicans saw misery.
Laborites, Freedomites, Workers and Pappyites!!!! Each and every one of you have witnessed the increasing wealth of our Government as the average Citizen struggled to buy food, to send our children to school and to keep a decent roof over our heads. Now these same men and women say that we are “JEALOUS” of their wealth. Wealth that comes from misappropriation of funds, the illegal sale of Dominica’s Passports, etc.!!!!! Dominicans when will you stand up to these politicians who rob from you and your children then turn around and insult you on top of it??? When????
Speaking to a hardcore Laborite a few days ago, I gained some serious insight. My friend said: “Boy Trubble Sum, I am a good person and a Christian and I know dem big fellas in my Party doing plenty wrong but I fraid…I fraid Lennox dem going and victimize me like how de PM does victimize people who don’t support him…I fraid to support Workers although I know they telling de truth because if they lose and my PM find out I doh vote red, Mister going and gwayay me Garcon!!”
From that statement I gleaned that many Laborites ARE dissatisfied with their current leadership but feel like they have no choice but to continue supporting for their own best interest. This, however, is wrong!!! You cannot allow the Country to run under mismanagement and corruption for your PERSONAL gain. We are ALL Dominicans and we should strive for good governance for ALL. The fact that most of us are completely unaware of the debt that Dominica is in, the details of the deals being signed left and right and, most of all, the effect it will have on our economy for years to come, we need to seriously challenge our Government before casting our votes. Right now if we really look at things it seems like Dominica belongs to three men!!!! Roosevelt Skerrit, Reginald Austrie and Ambrose George!!!!
My fellow Dominicans, members and supporters of all parties, let us face reality and give politicians wrong when they are wrong. We can all acknowledge that no man or woman is perfect, but when for fifteen years an Administration continues practices that remains unquestioned and unchecked by the People, it would be the worst thing for us to give them a mandate which would be telling them that we are satisfied and happy with how things are in our lives. The fact is, when I look at the faces of my Brothers and Sisters and speak to many of them they are NOT happy with the hardships being faced under this Administration. That message MUST be sent at the polls, so that if a new Administration takes power they will know that “WE THE PEOPLE” are not playing!!! We will not be servants to our politicians, but our politicians will be servants to us….OR ELSE!!!! I believe that on the 8th of December the People will take back their power whether RED, BLUE or GREEN!!! I believe in Dominica and the Dominican People! May God bless each and every one of you!!!!!
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DNO needs to limit the space and words for comments. I hate those long stories. Pay a news paper to publish your articles.
Dear Sir/Madam:
Stay informed!
You do realize that you are not being compelled to read long comments right? You are free to skip any that does not suit your liking
It’s time for some people to get some backbone and stand up for what is right rather than living in fear. The fear will make their lives useless.
I suppose you did not catch a wink last night. You must have been tired today Hope you will sleep well tonight..
Sum total you we going good until you erred big time.
Alick Toni and Skrit run things. Ambrose & Reggie alias peepip come lower. We left out the drug men, Gobbles the one on radio with his spouse. and Hickmann the ghestapo ex-clergy who became a CIA agent after the war.
Voting to give the DLP another five years is saying to them:
that I don’t want to know what is in the MOU with China;
that I don’t want to know what is our Petro Caribe debt and it is not my business to know how it was spent even if I know we the people have to pay Venezuela back ;
that it is ok for me not to be told how many passports have been sold and how much revenue was derived from those sales;
that it is ok for Dominica as a nature island to be importing instead of exporting bananas;
that it is ok for the farmers to be out of production because of lack of feeder roads and markets for their produce
that the NEP is the best we can offer as the main job prospect for my children;
that they can be college or university graduates but they cannot contribute to the national dialogue by free expression of their views in political debates;
that it is ok for our women to be sexually disrespected;
that it is ok for our citizens to continue to suffer the indignity of covering their faces while they wait in the red clinic lines for favors from our political leaders;
that it is ok for we as a people to be in a catatonic state when comes to holding our leaders accountable for their actions and utterances;
that it is ok to talk about state of the art hospital but no talk about health financing to support even the basic expenditure in health;
WELL IT IS NOT OK AFTER 15 YEARS UNDER DLP FOR ME TO GIVE THEM ANOTHER FIVE YEARS WITH ALL THESE OUTSTANDING ISSUES AND MANY MORE THAT I WANT ANSWERS FOR AS A CITIZEN OF DOMINICA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
IS IT OK FOR YOU MY FELLOW DOMINICANS ?????
Like the people decided in the last 3 elections, the people will decide on December 8th. The voice of the people is the voice of God.
Roosevelt Skerrit and Reginald Austrie for sure will not adhere to this code. These two men don’t respect ANY law or rules much less a code with no real consequences. The entire Dominica is aware of that!
What makes you think not? You are jumping the gun. It is as if you expect it to happen and want it to happen. Keep a positive outlook until then.
I think who also should have been present is the police commissioner to tell, say, warn, both party supporters, against violence. just as the police dept. warn people during creole festival
There are two kinds of violence – words and physical action. If it is words only during the speech to constituents, the police will not interfere. Therefore, it was not necessary to have the police present. You understand?
VINCE BOY U ALL HAVE BALLS….YOU’LL ARE TRYING TO BRING IN ILLEGAL VOTERS TO COME TO DOMINICA AND STEAL THE VOTES……WHY DID THE CHURCHES STOOD IN SILENCE ABOUT ELECTION REFORM? …CAN YOU’LL PLEASE EXPLAIN?HOW ARE WE GOING TO HAVE FAIR ELECTION IF THE VOTING LIST ARE NOT SANITZE IN DOMINICA?. …..
Is not Vince and Ambrose that should have being there is the PM and Austrie their tongue too filthy mapwi alone these two guys can give people
What happened, Linton has a monopoly on “filthy tongue?`”
How about you on this Website?
Where is the prime minister is he hiding so coward
he so fraid Lennox.. con diab peh dleau behny
Non diab pa peur d’leau bennie pas que diab la ka trouve en toute sa ki pa ni LA FOI (faith) La foi en Dieu kay faire on mountain boujee, la foi en Dieu kay calmèe un mer ki touble, la foi en dieu kay faire on dessert turnea en dan un FOUNTAINE. Et meme FOI la sa kay menner DLP EN grande victoire le 8 DECEMBER 2014. Dominicans REMEMBER A GOOD PM IS HARD TO FIND SO LETS KEEP OUR PM.
I don’t think that it’s worth the PM’s time to meet with Lennox.
That is a bunch of hogwash for many reasons,first and foremost Malzaire should have been reprimanded for accepting our tax money to the tune of half a million and making it appear as if it came out of Skeritt’s pocket and to make it worse promising Him a reward which was delivered shortly after in the form of Knighthood from a Catholic organization.
They did the same thing with the sexual abuse of children issue.500 years of abuse and the come out as if they are an authority who is going to stop abuse,meantime only one Member in 500 years has had any scrutiny and Malzaire promised to resolve it in one month up till now he has remained silent and memoirs Poulenc has kicked in ..
Your comments are unnecessary. They serve no useful purpose. All these eat your heart out, eh? I would think with a name as that, you would be a loving, humble and generous person.
Stale news. I feel sorry for you. One day God will judge you for this.
Lennox is not the counterpart of Vince or Ambrose. Without Skerrit present Lennox should have sent a lower level UWP delegation.
But he is not the counterpart of the PM. This is the man first election. He is not even in the class of any of the DLP representatives; he is in a class of his own.
It is unfortunate at major events like that Skeritt makes himself unavailable. It would appear it is only a high court judge who can bring Skeritt and Mr. Linton together. I would like to know why Skeritt is so fearful of Mr. Linton. He is asked to debate , he hides. He bring charges against Mr. Linton, Linton appears , Skeritt is missing in action. He is asked to meet his own bishop, he hides. He can jump high or jump low, he must meet with Mr. Linton, as the leader of the DLP Opposition leader.
He is still the PM. He did not have to attend. Why does he have a deputy for, to assume some of the duties he is not able to perform or should not, as PM? Utilize your common sense if you have any. Have respect!
The Election Code means little to the Labour Party. They are who they are they cannot help themselves. Intergrity in public office means nothing to them either. When tis party is removed from office , then the land will be cleansed and healing will begin. This administration has defied the Most High God aided and abetted by the dark principalities and spiritual wickedness in high places. Evil that men do lives with them.
So, in your estimation (which is only what it is), you are exalting UWP and debasing DLP? Some of you make unjust accusations and rash judgments.
You mention the Holy Name of God. Do you know what Our Lord Jesus Christ said, “Judge not that you will not be judged accordingly” and “By your words you will be acquitted and by your words you will be condemned.” I suggest that in future you refrain from mentioning the Name of God lest He punish you for blasphemy, for stating his name in vain. You are bringing down his wrath upon you.
you cannot dictate to me how many times for me to call the name of the most High God you are you are the one who is judging other people when you dot like their comments and opinions .I now believe that you may be a BIGOT.
Signing it is one thing. Adhering to it is another. There had better be independent oversight concerning the chain of custody of the ballots..
Why are there only 2 parties invited to this signing? There are more than 2 candidates.
Can these Male vemins ever live up towhat they agreed to and signed?
Slim to none.
These guys are plain nasty .Male vermins
And the populace are divided into male and female vermins as well. We like beff and bacanal We like it so.
Saquawy!!
Note your unbecoming and immoral words. Yet DNO allowed them. See who is spewing violence, mapwe, hatred and prejudice? You are no better. By far worst.
High and mighty Skerrit cannot sit with his opponent and Dominicans suitiwe as they are are calling Lennox arrogant…like arrogance is only depicted one way…in meet and greet situations….silly people
labour sending a crook who issue license to a launder to sign code of conduct?
Tell that bishop to shush his mouth an bout to write to pope francis to take a look at him and how he gets involve in things he should not
Look at the smirk and arrogance on Vince
I thought is I alone that realize that. He has a cocky kind of a facial expression. Get over yourself.
Those cockey kind of men will be vanished from history. The future generation will not utter one word about them . They think they are better than others.
This was just not something that Mr.Linton should be part of if the Bishop or the Christian Groups are not going to police the agreement they all signes what was this all about, I knew that the PM was not going to show up Vince will be out of the job as well as the others,I guess he will be joining his wife who I believe is now living in Toronto Canada so you see these guys have taken care of themselves already, so while we will be suffering they will be living good.
Dominicans go down on your knees and pray for the Island and Team Dominica and especially the leader Lennox Linton that will bring all of us out of hole we are in right now.
Change is a must.
Living in another country, if it were so, is living good automatically? Just by virtue of geography. Boy we sot wee in Dominica.
Stupes….a whole bunch of child’s play. These men need to grow up!
Boy 2 zea_ zea linton & spat, i wonder how much rum spat hard no ambition, d boy jusT LIKE A LITTLE BOY UNDER LINTON WHAT A SHAME.
You mean to tell UWP fell into the nest of red ants again? How short is their memory! Did they forget what happened to them by that same Skerrit and DLP immediately after the death of Pierre Charles in 2004, when the then president asked both parties to stay away from politics and use the occasion to Mourn the death of Pierro, only to find out that while UWP obeyed, Skerrit began his nasty dirty politics immediately? This time its not the president but the bishop, same animal with a slight different fur? Where is Skerrit? Why did he stay out? I thought Skerrit could only fool Ian but it seems as if he fooling UWP when he wants. UWP bien pwee! it over guys
Nonsense talk by u.u r not a workers supporter
Zor maywitèe sa. Skerro, you are so right it seems as if they want to come face to face with you. They kw their buisness well but I kw the thing too. Skerro, just think and ask why, is because they out for something. THEY think Labourites stupid, RESTER TRANQUILL SE ON BON REMEDE. Grande chemin pour Skerro NAVEJEE SANS DOMAGE DOUVAN
shake hand for what? do we know what they rub their hand with?
That code is a waste of ink, just like the IPO no teeth to bite .tell me please, what is going to prevent these people from saying things they know to be false just to feed us gabbage and we cheering and waving flags because we like beff. In the desperate state of mind some people are in now, no kind of code will stop them ( I remember one say no law not even the constitution can stop me.) GOD help us
Imagine that they could not even shake hands! So much for diplomacy! These guys need to take notice of how international leaders do it!
Youea is a poor example. Look also how those same leaders who talk of ethics and good government wage and or finance the most devastating wars around the world. Or rape pe, pillage and decimate other peoples to secure a lavish lifestyle for their citizens. I wish we’d take the laser out of our eyes, or seek to understand before we start blowing smoke. Simple example, look how much talk and pomp of peace in the ME, Ukraine, Chechnya, etc. And the devastation of these ppl and regions go on. So your point is?
The bishop is convinced by now that Dominicans are fools. Of course, “there will be no reprimands”, but can’t the council make statements to condemn those who break the code? Is this asking for too much?
Indeed, Mr. Fontaine!
In the story of 1 king 13, the man of God warned the man of God not to enter the kings house 13:7-9. The man of God disobeyed and was eaten by a lion. I am not suggesting Linton will be eaten, but their action might very well cost the UWP the election.
You must be careful what name you use on this Website or in the Media in general. You know you are not a Catholic Priest. You are impersonating one of them. It is unfair to the Priesthood. You did not utilize your discretion if you have one. It is the height of wickedness, stupidity and inconsideration to the Priesthood in addition to utilizing Holy Scripture for your nonsense. One day you will pay for this. Use another name in future and not “Catholic Priest.”
A Catholic Priest would never have made such a comment, a public one at that and used the Priesthood to do so. It is against the regulations of the Catholic Church.
Therefore, I urge DNO to ensure that this name and any other name pertaining to the Priesthood not be posted on its Website in the future. In fact, this comment with this name should be immediately withdrawn.
ADMIN: The comment will not be withdrawn and any future comments with that name will be accepted.
How can any member of the dlp sit there and say they are against character assassination? Haven’t they heard of a Facebook account called ‘delvin castro”, or the programme which the pm occasionally participates in hosted by Astaphans?
these guys are truly hypocritical to the lowest level!!
I must commend Team Dominica on the way they have stayed away from the mud slinging, i am sure they to could dig up peoples personal lives and spread it on q95 or any other station that will have them – but they don’t! Yes they critise the policies of the Prime Minister, yes they have accused him of being involved in bobol, most of which has lead to him having to repay the treasury.
Did you previously consider what you wrote prior to sending your comments? They presently stay away from the mudslinging because Linton, Lugay and Fontaine are before the Courts for exactly that, character assassination. They fear another Court case. Otherwise they would surely be mudslinging.
Now tell me what do u associate these words with; “women are prostituting themselves, ministers are rapist, u nasty labourers”? I hear them all the time on Q95
I cannot believe our leader, Lennox Linton brushed aside all of our warnings and entered the house of the bishop. I am very disappointed he did that and I will show them my strength by staying home on election day. Why did Skerrit who is part of their religious team as well as leader of DLP did not show up? That was their way of killing the UWP come Dec. 8, and the fact that they took that dirty political bate, is proof that they killed themselves and left us with 5 more years of misery under Skerrit. Goodbye UWP! See you all in 5 years time
Don”t worry i will go out to vote and many others too.U r only one person
What stupidity !!!
If you do not vote then you should not complain how this country is being
run for the next 5 years. Your vote counts.
Are you a Christian and a practicing one at that? The ignorant and insulting words some of you make which you will pay for, as God listens to and hears you. His Holy Spirit took note.
Is your house holier and cleaner than the Bishop’s House? And your heart for that matter?
Is Linton’s one also holier and cleaner including his heart?
Very weak policing, very weak policing. Why doesn’t the Christian Council members police the code? They leave it a someone who works in the media. This is just superficial.
Waste of time Linton.
IS MR VINCE HENDERSON DOMINICA’S AMBASSADOR OR DLP’S AMBASSADOR TO THE UN
Just confirmed. DLP’s ambassador to the UN! Some that.
Why you guys so angry with Dr. Henderson, don’t use him as your political scapegoat. His job is apolitical job. If you were smart, you would vote labor and go after his job. Vince didn’t sit back and enjoy the lime lights of New York; instead he further his education. Lennox should have done the same. He don’t know how to be diplomatic, instead he is a political nuisance.
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Mr Vince Henderson is a Dominican.
you sound like one of those labourites who do not know how to chew food
sure the DLP will follow that. yah yah yah. that is just coming from one man mouth, who say the people going up will follow that after all none of those going up signed anything, I hope Mr.Linton realized that. he is MR.John are contesting seat, vince is not, so as far as it goes no running member signed or agree to it even if they send a rep.
You read that?
“He said Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit broke the proceedings…absolutely uncalled for in the circumstances.”
“He is also questioning…if the evidence is presented.”
Bishop Gabriel Malzaire responded that there were no reprimands per se but that the code was a guideline for the political parties and a great deal is dependent on good will.
Well there you go!! From I saw this deadline i said that code sh** is pure political gimmick.
“The Bishop is OUR BOY”
Magwesa. Why isn’t Skerrit there? Couldn’t he at least make an effort to be present for this signing. Maybe he is ok with violence. ^_^ Just Saying
de man everywhere not sleeping and thinking what will happen . He just there making himself sick. Dominica is not his and he needs to understand that POWER IS ONLY IN GOD’S HANDS. CAN U REMEMBER CHARVEZ?
Don’t be silly . The PM still need to run the affairs of the Country don’t forget that both Linton and Spags are in the opposition witout any fundamental knowledge of what has been happening in parliament for the past 5 years, plus election date is on the 8 of dec. the Pm needs to prepare, that’s why he has apostles like God did…