The Dominica State College (DSC) journalism club has apologized to leader of the United Workers Party (UWP), Lennox Linton, for what it described as a “mix up” during a forum on the economy staged at the college recently.
Members of the club visited the UWP’s office in Roseau on Tuesday to hand deliver the letter of apology to Linton.
The letter apologized for the “mix up which took place with the opening remarks.”
“They basically confirmed in the letter to me that we had agreed, meaning the journalism club and the UWP Team Dominica had agreed that I would make the opening remarks and were expressing regrets that it did not happen as we had agreed,” Linton told Dominica News Online.
In opening remarks at the forum, Linton was chastised by the Dominica Labor Party representative, Dr. Philbert Aaron, who questioned why he “cannot sit here and address a Dominica State College Club.”
According to documents obtained by DNO, the club had initially invited leaders of both parties to address the forum.
In a subsequent correspondence, head of the forum committee, Connel Jno Baptiste wrote to Linton saying “due to the other party sending a representative, we present an alternative where you introduce your main speaker and give a short introduction on your thoughts on the topic, that is if you prefer someone else giving the main speech.”
Under the new arrangement, Linton’s introductory speech would be two minutes long, while the main speech, delivered by a representative, would be 10 to 15 minutes long.
However, when Linton went to address the forum after Aaron’s remarks, he was stopped by moderator, Jaisiah Benoit, who told the audience that only two speakers were permitted to deliver addresses.
“In a forum such as this you have two speakers,” he stated. “Only these two speakers are permitted to speak at the podium. So please understand that it is basic house rules that we are sticking to.”
The club said the mix up was the result of a breakdown of internal communication.
Linton said he has accepted the apology of the club, describing it as “extremely professional and decent,” and noted the UWP has moved on.
“I have the highest regard for that because after all they regretted what happened and they are taking responsibility for it but they wanted to let us know that it was nothing deliberate…” he stated. “There were genuine errors, lack of communication, communication failures here and there but they regretted it and we are moving on from there.”
In order for there to be a debate of the political parties like in the US as all Dominicans seems to want it must be first made law. Therefore the UWP needs to bring this across to Parliament and not just the radio stations as it gets no where. Yes there will be lots of talk about it, but where is it really going? Bring it to the masses and to Parliament to start the preliminary actions the voting process make your case in Parliament if its reject then you have the masses support come elections put it on the front burner….
DNO, Why would the persons who said the acted on behalf of the DSC Journalism Club apologize to one party because of their internal miss communication? Does that mean that the other party new of all the communication including the fact the offended side did not know but they knew?
In any case why did they think that they had to make a delegation to hand deliver the letter to Lennox who just happened to be at the UWP office waiting for the hand delivered letter?
Or could it be that the same pack was in machination with one party to give them the advantage but the house rules did not provide for their scheme?
It is a plan of the UWP that failed
This whole apology thing just made a mockery of the whole exercise. Try again DSC Journalism Club, you just tainted the whole process by playing partisan politics. Do the right be firm be fair. Back to the drawing board. You will eventually get it right.
Anyway I must give Joshua Francis for his high level of professionalism while Aaron was “liking it” I saw him smirk once but most persons would have really laughed out loud.
That hole thing was a set up by the labour party..The knew lennox was to give his remarks but they conveniently avoided that as Skerritt was not man enough to show his presence on the same stage with linton…..so they sent Aron to trap linton hoping that he would hv made a mistake through an outbursts as the labour party keep saying he’s a man with alot off anger..however as I said before things are just not working for the labour party thus far . It appears that all their strategies are failing…..the people are changing and change is now causing great probs, because once it starts it just cannot be stopped. That’s why everything hv it’s time or chance under the sun n when ur time is up then u just cant fight that it’s time for change simple!!!
I will be voting for skerrit again and he will win elections again!
Congrats to the DLP for showing up and i’m soo proud of the DSC Students who gave their support to the DLP administration. UWP supporters are soo blind that they don’t see that Linton is another P- John just waiting to happen again in Dominica.
Dominica Change is coming… Change is coming to Dominica, it has started..
Skerro your turn to apologize now for the late invitation.
Everybody thanking the DSC students for fumbling the whole process royally. Try again Journalism Club. You all cannot be taken seriously. Learn to be fair and unbiased.
This apolopy does not justify the reaction of the wanna be PM. Great job journalism Club but your credibility now is at stake. The apology should be directed to everyone for the disruption in proceeding and not be a mother leaking the burnt ego of a spoilt child.
Pat Arron you were looking for an opportunity for Checko to make a bigger sound – here it is my brother- please don’t wait for next carnival season lets get a hit song for the summer – the topic : I like it, I really like it – seriously I like it – the theme is there just build the lyrics to suit – come on Pat , you and Checko can do it- and we will like it! but You and the Ambassodor/Phd related NUH?
And to see the Aaron wi with a phone like a country booky taking out photo wi.a big man like Aaron actin in such a unprofesional way stand up on a podium infront so many people and taking out a phone to take out pic lol I mean .he likes it.he really likes that
I commend the club, truely civilized and professional
God please help Dominica because you all need alots of prayers.
I would like to commend the DSC journalism club for their forthright show of manliness in apologizing for their slip up. At least they showed the so called mature persons of our blessed country what is expected of the (future of the nation) an that is to accept responsibility for their mistakes. I still feel they should have gone one step farther an condemn the present leadership for showing such disdain an insult to their integrity by not putting in an appearance. The behaviour of their representative at that forum is a clear manifestation that “they all wear their ignorance as a badge of honour.” I am so proud that our young people did not do the same; shame on you the so called intelligencer
What does their letter of apology have to do with “manliness”?
Your lack of basic “common-sense” an “morale ethics” is the only reason why you were unable to draw that conclusion; I am sure you would not like to be labelled as one of those persons who wear their ignorance as a badge of honour. Sorry!!!
u can’t b seriously asking that question ^
With all his so called education this is how Mr. Aaron can respond to a simple question? He should be ashamed, lambasting Lennox about his lack of a degree. I will just remind him and all the DLP supporters who have taken up this cause about Lennox’s lack of a degree, look at the man with a PHD no less acting ………. FYI John Major was the Finance Minister and later on became PM of the UK, all he had at the time (during the mid 90’s) was 3 GCE O levels
Zabocca.John Major had a CV:
“Major left school at the age of 16 in 1959, with three O-levels in History, English Language and English Literature. He later gained three more O-levels by correspondence course, in the British Constitution, Mathematics and Economics. His first job was as a clerk in the insurance brokerage firm Pratt & Sons in 1959. Disliking this job, he quit, and for a time he helped with his father’s garden ornaments business along with his brother, Terry Major-Ball. Major joined the Young Conservatives in Brixton at this time.[6] Major was 19 years old when, in 1962, his father died at the age of 83. His mother died eight years later at the age of 65.[citation needed]
After Major became Prime Minister, it was misreported that he had failed to get a job as a bus conductor because of failing a maths test, when in fact he passed all of the tests, but had been passed over owing to his height.
You cant compare Linton lack of education with John Major. It is naked partisanship to defend Lennox for something that is so glaring. This is why he cannot produce a CV> He never furthered his education.
I am proud of these young persons. First the they are putting together skills they will need in the near future. secondly on arranging the debate, because this is the way for our small developing country.
Thirdly for being mature enough to recognise the error and do the correcting by apology.
Dominica All is not lost, I have faith and confidence in our young people, some do have guts!!!!!!!!
Why do you have to apologize to someone that. have a temple????????
The apology is meant to teach ignorant people like you that wrong cannot be right. Open up your mind. I do understand that you laborites are so use to listening to lies that you cannot recognize truth even if it is painted in RED on a big shoe
Nobody in uwp knows right from wrong if they do they would not be still promoting Thomson Fontaine as finance minister. The facts are there for everyone to see. How can we believe anything uwp tells us?
A temple? Lol
Which temple lennox have church of god temple?
Look joke.
@Islandal I can sense that you are NOT A HUMAN BEING. So you yourself do not have a temple?
But why do these Skerrit acolytes and slaves spew so much nonsense nah?
read a little so you will be able to spell, temple
I have unequivocally endorsed Lennox Linton as the next PRIME MINISTER OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF DOMINICA.
Brilliant
Articulate
Loving
Caring
Forward Looking and Visionary
Clear Understandihng of the Dynamics Occuring in the World
A Team Player
A Motivator
Has a Clear Economic Vision for His country
Honest and Trustworthy
Respectful and NOT INSULTIVE
One Who Can Sit and Discuss on Vital Matters of National Importance.
WOW! WOW! WOW!
One that can take Initiative When its Needed.
LOVE YOU LINTON
HWO LONG?
NOT LONG!
You don’t know Lennox, you just wrote alot of nonsense.
keep dreaming..prime minister for mabe the dominican republic which is impossible,not my beloved dominica..mr. is too contravercial
@possie in usa Are you a semi illiterate? Commonwealth of Dominica is IN UPPER CAPS? Not Dominican Republic.
Really, a man like this really exists, amazing
I would’nt mind that the UWP wins the next coming election, I know for sure they would cancel most of the programs the present Govt. has implemented such as the ”Yes WE Care” the assistant the Govt. offers to the Pre- Schools ant the Alpha centre. The $500.00 given to the centenarians all over the country every month end the free cylinder and gas stove given to them, amoung others, and u know what? They would be voted out off office before their term { 5 yrs.}
Do not forget lennox uncovered their bobols
… and then you woke up from your dream.
Why do we idolize people before they can prove themselves? We forget that we put in office to do the country’s work.
DNO, Why would the persons who said the acted on behalf of the DSC Journalism Club apologize to one party because of their internal miss communication? Does that mean that the other party new of all the communication including the fact the offended side did not know but they knew?
In any case why did they think that they had to make a delegation to hand deliver the letter to Lennox who just happened to be at the UWP office waiting for the hand delivered letter?
Or could it be that the same pack was in machination with one party to give them the advantage but the house rules did not provide for their scheme?
You make no sense. CHUPES!
you are such an idiot you cannot even clearly express yourself. Your comment is just as confusing as you are confused.
I think you need to first learn to speak
then get something positive to do with your time
then live with the fact that Lennox will be PM!!!!
first of all u word “persons”…. so u had to a fool
Skerrit and the Labour party putting Dominica in too much mess you here. It’s time to clean up the place. I’m all for change now.
Truth to power mr.linton you are a role model to the students at the state college so I like it I really like it yes I really like it
Are you serious?
Boy I like it. I really like it. But thanks to Q95. That is where u get the truth. Mr Linton could explain what really happened. I saw that on Marpin news and was saddened, but when i heard the other side of the story from Mr. Linton i felt happy; God bless Q95
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“They basically confirmed in the letter to me that we had agreed, meaning the journalism club and the UWP Team Dominica had agreed that I would make the opening remarks and were expressing regrets that it did not happen as we had agreed,” Linton told Dominica News Online….Could the journalism club state what arrangements if any, were made with the DLP to facilitate their performance at the Forum. I am getting the impression that this arrangement between the Journalism club and team Dominica was not communicated to the other players.
DNO you continue to show your hopeless journalism skills again, y is it that u always quick to bring out what you think look good where the UWP is concern. You are again bringing out the second part of a story because u believe it will make UWP score points while you never reported on the first part when Mr. Linton acted in the way he did. The point is, Dr. Aaron was not the moderator of the debate he was only representing the Government side and even if he called on Linton, Mr. Linton was totally out of place to walk up to the podium, the only person with the authority to invite Mr. Linton to the podium was the moderator, and even if Mr. Linton was part of the program he would still be out of place to walk up to the podium without and invitation from the moderator. So please Linton don’t pat your self on the back because u receive an apology form the DSC, u also need to apologize to the journalism club of the DSC for your behavior.
are you so blinded by your politics that you cannot see truth, or you just don’t read, the original story was presented with all the facts including that incident you described, ill even make it easy for you here: https://dominicanewsonline.com/news/homepage/news/politics/party-reps-clash-pms-absence-political-forum/
people like you just killing our country…
@Bouble B Man i have warned you already. Filth like that should be brought to The Animal Show. You will find peoiple there who will deal with it for you. This crap is not DNO Worthy.
Well your bubble burst, that’s why you vexed!
very true
So proud of DSC journalism club. Apologising and taking responsibility for your actions are attitudes that will empower you. Thank you for doing this. Also thank you Mr. Linton for being so humble.
What fun.
Did the Journalism Team who went to the UWP Office made the contents of the letter of apology known to the media? Did the DLP get one also? They must have known it would make the news. We should have heard about the apology rom them first, it would have had more meaning. But now it raises more questions than answers.
This tells me they should also apologize, to the DLP Representative ,if they have not yet done so; and the UWP should also apologize for the disruption. I mean if any apologies are going it should be to everyone including the listening public.
When I listened to the debate, I realized, the reason the UWP Leader stormed up to the Podium was because the DLP Representative responded to a statement made by the UWP Representative that he did not like? Isn’t that what happened? That is my question at 10:02 AM 10/04/2014.
I mean a coin has two sides. it was supposed to be a debate, where one party responds to what another one says as a means of clarification; and if I seem to be repeating myself here, I apologize; but it is because we fail as we normally do, to listen to and comment on both sides.
The DLP Representative was responding to a statement made by the UWP representative. Wasn’t he? That was all, but his response robbed the UWP Leader the wrong way and he decided to go to the podium. At the wrong time. So what apology was due? Not I hope, for the UWP Leader going to the Podium at the time he did without being invited by the Moderator.
Those wishing to become journalists at the college must learn that a story has at least two sides. Never one.
Why, What, How , When and Where!! basis questions that must always be asked.
Uwp and their supporters have lost all sense of reason.
What is he a doctor of?
Dr. of LIKE IT
Labourites!! Do you all really believe we will choose a corrupted team over Team Dominica? Come on talking about Mr. Linton does not have a degree does not hold. After all we prefer that than all the bobol that is going on. Also people are disappointed with one who is a socalled PHD, and could not address the students questions. I like that, I like that. Yes I really like that! What nonsense in addressing an academia forum. This is the best labour can do. This is pathetic. The leader should be regretting sending this guy to represent him. But I supposed he had no choice unlike the Team Dominica. They could send any of the candidates. We dont rely only on our leader, it is a team. Thank you Joshua for representing us.
I like that name “Joshua Francis Team””. I know the gentleman very well. I am planning to be on the ground on his behalf also. I have quite a bit of friends in his constituency. My free up days are approaching and i will use them to do politicking on Joshua’s behalf.
shame on you to say that you prefer a man with no degree. so what message are you sending to the youths that they should drop out of school education is not important. get real and stop that crap. i do not believe in this day and age you UWP sopporters would be sending this kind of message to the youth. get real on that and stop misleading the youth and disrespecting those who have worked hard and spent there last dollar to educate themselves .
we in the labour party will continue to promote education an the need to be trained unlike you all workasss who tend to think that because your leader is not educated it is cool not to promote education for the youth
Were the invitation to attend the forum sent via letter or was done by word of mouth. If the DSC students want to now come across as professionals there should have been an original letter to the representing parties and once they learned that the PM was not able to attend then another letter of correspondent should have been sent to all parties as to the change in format of the forum. That is not something they should choose to do on the side with Linton without any documentation of the changes. In addition, if that was as the DSC students now claimed was the arrangement why was it only when Aron made the comment of Linton inability to address the students that was the time Linton responded by stepping to the podium at which point he was turned away by the moderator. If there was this so claim arrangement Linton would simply wait until his opportunity to present. This leads me to believe that the DSC have been mislead to come with with such an excuse. Furthermore there was only one representative from each party invited to speak, how can they now claim that Linton give opening address then another UWP member represent UWP on the panel. Give the lack of professionalism with this process this was not an event worth having the present of the PM.
The same Prime Minister that told Dominicans, “Go to Hell”, and “None of your damn business”, and “Dominicans are too free.” This is in a Democratic country, where Dominicans have elected this Prime Minister to work for and represent the people who put him there.
Not very Creative! You missed the point of my posting which for your understanding is related directly to the events that transpired at the DSC forum. I suggest that you get creative and research how a forum is conducted!
Adulted you are qouted “Give (Given) the lack of professionalism with this process this was not an event worth having the present of the PM”. what other words that can be used to reflect the height of arrogance. You know it is such statements and blinded support for people in leadership position that make them believe that they can insult the population left, right and center and to do it with with impunity . well partner those days are over, Since your attempts at justifying the abscene of the leader adds to the blatant disrespect that has already been dished out to the students and by extension to Dominicans.
In the abundance of water the fool is thirsty. The 2 pieces of correspondence sent to the UWP were read out but I guess since you don’t understand English it went in through one ear and came right out the other.
you know not what you speak of…..
Thanks to the journalism club. I like that. I really like that. I like this man. I also want to thank Matt and Q95, for playing the entire forum so everyone could hear the embarrassment. I wonder there would be an apology if Q95 had not put it out But guys, I like that..
Too much drama in this country.
Give it to me one time, I LIKE THAT. I want to compliment the Dominica State College Club for that bold step. Expect to be criticized by Dr. Aaron and his wife. Since Thursday, it has been blows on Mr. Linton. My major concern has been the lack of respect not only to the UWP but to the Students of the College. If Dr. Aaron wanted to perform his Rum Shop behavior, he should not have used the Political Forum to do so. The man is an Ambassador where diplomacy has to be rapped all around you. He was asked a question and his response,” UWP sa marti,” i.e UWP can tell lies. It is said around Dominica that Dr,. Donald Peters is one of Skeritt’s advisors, if that is so, I wondered how embarrassed he felt. I hope Skeritt has learnt a lesson. I wish to suggest, Dr. Aaron should not represent the DLP at any Forum or Debate, the Doctor should be confined to the political platform and nothing else.
we hide behind the political colours only to show who we are. This movement is really uplifting not to the political parties only but to all thinking individuals that can simply say sorry (humility is an act of God ) man cannot be pompous ,arrogant sassy etc to boost egos . To the club hats off take it from there evaluate the strength, weaknesses and see this move as the catalyst for positive growth.Now to the commentators or those that like it be prepared to speak in context to the topic not your own messed up partisian stuff see you is the fool now . Anyway win lose or draw manu I like ilike that really like that. Take some and leave som
In other words you are telling our youths that the way Linton acted was the correct way. Some of us cannot tell the forest from the trees. Great example Linton. Great example DSC. No wonder we are finding that everything is upside down.
That was professional.
Well i am certain that the incoming PRIME MINISTER LENNOX LINTON, has accepted the apology and is prepared to move on. However Mr Aaron or Skerrrit and LINTON MUST SQUARE OFF IN A DEBATE.
I am certain that the UWP left this debate with MANY MANY MANY MANYf eathers in their caps, since Mr Aaron was ill prepared, did not understand the topic, made a mockery of himself, made a mockery of the corrupt Labour party, left a lot of people asking if he really has any darn PHD. If he has any PHD he must tell Dominicans in what, since he seem to be no better than a grade 5 student. He was used by Skerrit to make a Pappy Show of himself, but it speaks volume of the type of people we have governing our affairs, and why this country cannot go anywhere in terms of development. Can you believe a man like Mr Aaron sitting among foreign officials speaking on Dominica’s behalf? OMG!!!!!!!!OH WHAT A SHAME!!!!
THANK YOU LENNOX. YOUR FIGHT IS FOR DOMINICA AND DOMINICANS, AND I AM WITH YOU ALL THE WAY.
HOW LONG?
NOT LONG!
Beauty is in the eyes of the beholder.
could anyone who was at the Forum advise on who spoke first, Aaron or Francis.
Dr. Aaron gave opening remarks 1st and the 15 minute presentation 1st.
This there is the real definition of “Children’s Maylay”. SMH
I like that, I really like this
You not good, you know?
The DSC Journalism club must go back to the drawing board to get their communication skills in order. Because of their very poor communication skills in this matter and their total lack of prfessionalism in handling the fallout, I give them a U….unsatisfactory.
The students in the club are some of most intelligent young persons in Dominica. You are in no position to grade them.
@cohenval, I graded based on results not heresay, by their owm admission they had a communication problem, so please don’t get blue vex.
Ok then. You seem to be fair person. How do you grade Aron’s performance at the forum?
They have gotten caught up in [politics.
I must commend the students of the DSC for a Job well done and for putting the likes of Dr A to shame, by showing them that you are indeed Learning and can read between bull and true wisdom, you disappointed the DLP big time and am so Proud of you.
Well, if this your definition of a good job.
Well all I see is that the labour party loosing ground on all fronts… their representatives keep making fools of themselves n they keep forgetting is the youth that going to decide this election… imagine the economy is stagnant and thats the best these guys can give us…men Dominica just need new people looking after our affairs and that’s just not an option now!!!!!
Well, you saw it that way last election and you were wrong. Just don’t be a sore loser this time.
‘In a subsequent correspondence, head of the forum committee, Connel Jno Baptiste wrote to Linton saying “due to the other party sending a representative, we present an alternative where you introduce your main speaker and give a short introduction on your thoughts on the topic, that is if you prefer someone else giving the main speech.”’
So why did Lennox choose someone else to give the main speech instead of just delivering it himself.
Lack of protocol
@Zane You lack understanding.
Why offer an alternative? Mr. Linton could simple choose to be the main speaker or send a representative.
I really like it ! Thanks journalism club.
allu fellas wicked wii boy
Do worry with dem man. De disappointment will be greater when they lose. They setting themselves up for a fall.
Mr Francis, I dont have enough words to compliment your professionalism! I was very, very, very impressed by your personality & composure at the table, the way you never even looked at your opponent, while he was “liking it”, I thought wow what a strong man and well focused TO BE LEGAL AFFAIRS MINISTER, cause I know if it was me, I would be killing myself laughing, which would be very unprofessional and uncalled for.. THANK U MR FRANCIS!!! I Applaud U!, You did not even turn to watch the man, you were well focused on what you were doing. WELL DONE SIR! TO Members of the JOURNALISM CLUB, WELL DONE YOUNG MEN & WOMEN! You all have set very good example, for your peers!
The club accepted responsibility. It would be good for Thompson Fontaine to take note.
it would be better if skerrit take note
But did the incident happen at the beginning or had the debate already started. Come on we are adults.
Was the UWP Leader walking up to the Podium, proud and cool as a cucumber but excited at being at that new state of the art College Building (an achievement mind you, of the PM and the DLP Government as the proof of caring for the youths of the country) and about to address the students about why he believes the UWP will be better for their future because he could handle the economy better and was stopped by the moderator?
Is that how it happened? Of course not.
Didn’t the opening remarks already taken place? Therefore there was no reason for him to storm up to the podium at that time, without being called by the moderator because of a remark made by the DLP representative.
That showed very poor judgement. He lost his cool plain and simple and that was a very wrong place for it to happen. That is what his supporters should be telling him.
Irrespective of whether or not he had to address the students and it was maybe not communicated to the moderator, how he did it was wrong.
As a prospective Leader; if the UWP ever becomes the government and he the Prime Minister of the country he will have to make spur of the moment decisions that can affect Dominicans and Dominica. He has to show better judgment. So there is absolutely no excuse or his behaviour.
I cannot believe a man that can dish out so much cannot take a little. He may be vying for the wrong job.
There is no kind of rationale when it comes to uwp and their followers.
The long and short about this is that you WERE NOT ALLOWED TO ADDRESS THE AUDIENCE BY THE MODERATOR AT THE TIME WHEN YOU SEEK TO CHARGE THE PODIUM and that is completely unacceptable from someone who wants to be PM.
Didn’t you understand this new report. Linton WAS SUPPOSED TO BE ALLOWED TO SPEAK. This is what they are apologizing for. You are are real laborite. Laborites do not understand English.
Yes, and tell us again the rationale behind Fontaine acquiring DAAS’ land and transferring DAAS’ money into his personal account-wicked. Bondie kay penie zor.
You a stupid Garson, what you talking about ? so you like it to you really like it, give it a rest you and the Moderator are the same,
Lack of protocol
yeah? but u find it acceptable for skeritt to tell u “go to hell!!!” and “its none of your damn business!!!” U supporters are so hypocritical that its simply amazing.
” I like it… I like… I like that, no I really like it…”
This is remarkable on the part of the Debate Club. I Like that
Not the debate club but the Journalism club. The event wasn’t a debate but a forum.
Thanks Karl for the clarification. Much appreciated. I like that!
Can I ask…ahmmm what position is Mr Aaron in the DLP government??? Last time I checked he wasn’t the leader, And we requested the leader of both political parties. Hmmmmm. Not a representative.
Skerrit is afraid of a public discussion with bright young people.
They did not prove themselves to be that bright.
The moderator is a DLP delegate so I am not surprised at his conduct. Well done Journalism Club.
Great stuff.
Let us encourage our leaders of tomorrow to maintain that positive attitude.
The Future Looks Bright.
Nicely done by the students.
However, DNO, how is it that you did not have a separate story captioned “Linton Storms Forum Moderator”? Let’s face it, if it were Skerrit or Aaron who had publicly displayed such anger at not being allowed to speak, that story would still be your headline. The omission on your part to describe to us, much as you ahve done here, how ugly your Great White Hope conducted himself when the moderator stood up to him is alarming,
i think anyone would have expressed some form of anger knowing that they were informed that would be allowed to speak and to be humiliated and embarrassed publicly.
The comment ratings is a clear indication of the cyclopes attitude of the likes of the fake BOGOROY. The apology by the Student Journalism Club to Mr. Lennox Linton, Prime Minister in waiting is most welcomed.
Stupessssssss
I am very impressed – this is the way grown individuals act. Hats off to DSC Journalism Club – not only was I impressed that you pulled off this forum to begin with, considering the current political atmosphere, but THIS is a very professional act, something people like in the DLP, not the least the leader himself, should emulate. They should all be ashamed to see that you young men and women, the future of this beautiful country, have exhibited acts of professionalism and esprit de corps that is nothing but a figment of the imagination within the rank and file of the DLP.
Salut!
These future leaders appears polished and are not rough on edges. There is hope for us. The mark of greatness is when professionals apologize when an error has been made.
Mr. Arron with all his ‘blinding confidence, wisdom and enlightenment’ , stands to learn an invaluable lesson from these future leaders.
Now if we can get Linton to apologize for trying to shove Fontaine down our throats that would be nice.
I really don’t understand the DLP rep. for saying Mr Linton should be the one to share the forum with him. Mr. Linton is much above the level of the DLP Pro. why should he waste his time to share at that level.He also forgot in the second letter that a representative from each party should preside at that forumHats off again to Mr. Francis.The moderator needs to apologise to Mr. Linton for embarrassing him. He just wanted to prove himself to his party.
This makes no sense to me #1 if Linton was one of the people to speak for 2 minutes was he not the first to open the forum with his speech? and was it not the DSC chair to call on him as to when he approach the podium? as far as it was reported is that only when Mr. Aaron asked why he Linton was not the one debating he tried getting to the stage so tell me is Linton no going to apologize for leaving his seat? to me this is pure crap we put up with in DA.
I concur.
watch the video. see for your self///
I like this! I like this! I really like this! Congratulations to both the DSC’s Journalism Club and Lennox Linton for their spirit of magnanimity.
I like that>>> that is what youth suppose to be about…. I really like it ….
Blind and biased?
I’m very pleased to read that the journalism club issued an apology to Mr. Linton because the moderator didnt handled the out rageous attitude of Aaron.
I LIKE THIS , I REALY LIKE THIS
Very Good level of professionalism by the jernalism
Club,,, the guys in high office should take
A book from there page,,
And to all of those who have been making negative
Comments about mr Linton and his atteps to
Adress the students shame on u,, this shows how small minded we are
Learn to spell…LoL.
No amount of apologies cannot change the fact that Mr Linton did not conduct himself in a professional manner. These youhs at the DSC seems to be part of the problem. Stop playing politics.
I LIKE THIS, I REALY LIKE THIS.
please bring the two leaders debate
yes we want to see the two leaders in action and what they have to say to us. This time make sure it is Skerritt and Linton and I would stress on these to men to act very civilize and not to send out what aaron was sending to the public. STICK TO THE TOPIC BOTH OF YOU.
If the two leaders meet in a debate, I doubt it will be organised the DSC Journalism club as they have lost credibility. They might now be the darlings of Team UWP Dominica because of their groveling but it takes 2 to debate. UWI should make an offer to organise the debate.
That was a test that failed. Judging by these moderators, the PM does not have to subject himself to such biasness.
Well done Mr. Linton. Keep up the good works
What “good works?” Show State College students how easy it is to get under his skin? Show State College students how much difficulty he has in controlling his temper? Of what “good works” do you speak?
You expect the opposition to take everything that is shoved at it ? the DLP has said openly that they are trying to eradicate Opposition! “Once and for all we will get rid of the Opposition”.When Mr. Skaritt is the Leader of the Opposition You think He will take everything that is shoved at Him? I dont think so and it is my hope that the UWP government will show respect to the Leader of the Opposition as per Constitution.’Dominica shall be a Democracy ”
Good byr Skeritt we do not want Dictatorship!
A cap in Linton’s feather indeed. I wonder if Dr. Aaron knew of the arrangement between the Journalism Club and the UWP to allow for an introductory speech by political leader and the main speech by his representative. I wonder too why Team Dominica’s political leader did not elect to make the presentation in cheif and then field questions from the students but chose rather to send a representative even when he was present at the forum? Was it because he wished to avoid any questions from the students about his educational achievements an chose someone else whose educational credentials is beyond reproach? Something to mull on. But I admire he students for their apology, just hoping that it is not another of Team Dominica’s staged political drama to ease the political pressure that has befallen its leader.
You know what they say..”too much education can be a dangerous thing”. See where it has led you – asking irrelevant questions..
Not enough is even more dangerous.
Please do not down grade my LEADER where was the other leader to banter with Mr. LINTON. It was suppose to be leader against leader in the first place then changed to representative. Lenox as a leader chose a representative Francis caliber was way above the level of that of the labour rep. I agree with Lenox you gave an economist since the topic was centered around his expertise and he surely mashed him up. Lenox store your effort for the DLP leader more mashuppppppppppppppppppppppp
Do you really believe Linton can beat skerrit on a debate about facts? I bet skerrit will bliche linton.
“A cap in Linton’s feather indeed. I wonder if Dr. Aaron knew of the arrangement between the Journalism Club and the UWP to allow for an introductory speech by political leader and the main speech by his representative.”…Well in all fairness Mr. Aaron should have been made aware of the arrangement if he was not he needs an apology from the journalism club. My understanding not even the moderator knew of this arrangement. So while we give praises to the journalism club for apologising to the UWP and showing a high level of professionalism, we must also be reminded that there were two parties to this forum and there should not be two different arrangements. All parties should know what the ground rules are from the start in order to avoid confusion. The club should have sent an apology to all parties involved for their failure to properly communicate the required information.
I agree. How did lennox he had to make the introductory comments and the other side had no clue? I think this is just showing the biasness of the lecturers in charge of the journalism club. They may have felt that they wronged their party and so is apologizing.
If DSC club wants to hold other debates in the future they have to learn to make it a level playing field. One side came well prepared with powerpoint presentations. Where in the world do politicians debate with their notes in front of them?
Come better than that DSC and that apology is just a strategy and I think it was demanded from you.
DNO, Where is my response to watcher? It has just disapeared. stop playing games!!!! this won’t help your party to win.
Well done DSC…..that is professional….and everyone moves on..
This is a display of maturity, civility and professionalism on both sides.
What maturity and professionalism
after their mix up they are only handing out selective apologies. apologies should have been sent to all parties.
True.
what do they have to apologise for to the other parties? i didn’t see any government spokesperson being prevented from participating, enlighten me please
Very professional by the Journalism Club. They surely have come a long way from inception. It’s a pity however that level of professionalism was not resonated by the DLP’s P.R.O……
Instead he stood up taking picture of Mr. Linton and the moderator and he has the student laughing at him. What party I put myself in there nah papa. Very unprofessional Dr. Aaron.
well done
Let me see is Dr. Aaron will have the decency to apologize to Linton also.
For what?
Provocation, what else?
“Provocation?” Lol!
Then by your logic, Linton will have to spend the rest of his years apologising for having provoked so many persons.
Not so many “Persons” Razor, the word is people.
AND RAZOR……..
Linton has done this country a service by bringing to light the many corrupt practices of the Skerrit lead DLP government. Dr Aaron ( I like that….i like that…stupid saying) and company seem to support this thievery in public office. It is our Money
Don’t hold you breath on any apology coming from such an arrogant person. LL has moved on for it is the right thing to do. Kuddos to the DSC JC for owning up. But Change is on the way…
“I AM FOR CHANGE, ARE U?”
Assertive, NOT Agressive!
Stop smoking that thing!
OH my Dear, whatever next! these men need to grown the hell up it is a fact Linton acted like a ragging bull, no amount of sorry but the DSC JC is going to change that fact!
Are you people for real? Only Linton you saw like a raging bull? (Learn to spell!!!) Who initiated all of this? THINK!!!! smdh
and what ever arons do it is good enoght for u sacre sort
I recommend you look at the video it is online.Mr. Linton was calm and collective and listened and complied with the instructions of the moderator!
Aaron acted like a little girl dressed up in a sunday best,skerro cant believe you have this guy in your cabinet,but hes coming out now.
Didn’t know Dr Aaron was part of Skeritt’s Cabinet? .lol
maybe not the cabinet, but he is the PRO of the party as well as ambassador to Venezuela, this in itself is a conflict of interest. but it just shows that he is a member of the inner circle or leadership of the DOMINICA LABOUR PARTY. so stop the semantics, i know you doing that because you can’t find a logical explanation of how can this dude be in a position of power in our island, but you need to try a bit harder lol
The funniest thing is that Aaron’s wife is saying he kicked butt. So hilarious. I looked at the whole forum and this man appeared unstable. Speaking to himself, shifting papers, opening and closing his folders, it was just really weird. All he could do was look for brochures and pamphlets in his file. I was embarrassed for him. Mr. Francis was a pure professional, he was able to maintain his focus during all this commotion and to address the issues being discussed with a straight face. Kudos to you young man. You make any young person proud. Tell Kamala to shut up.
well done the truth shall always revielle
So lets be real DNO, must I take it to mean that the moderator did not understand the simple english language arrangement given to him or was he just playing his personnel party political game with other officials at DSC, maybe Mr Hunter could do some more explanation.
This moderator is intrinsically embedded in the DLP and like every good Skeritite was acting accordingly
stupes…