Former Prime Minister of Grenada, Tillman Thomas, has said he is prepared to step down as leader of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and work with any leader chosen by the party.
This after the NDC, under his leadership, suffered a crushing defeat at polls held on the island on Tuesday.
“The leadership is not something that I want to hold on to…once somebody comes forward, I am prepared to let that person take over the responsibility of leadership of the party,” Thomas told the Trinidad and Tobago Guardian.
According to Thomas he is prepared and committed to work with anyone who is in the leadership position to ensure the party is returned to power in the shortest possible time.
When asked to comment on the results of the election, Tillman told T&T Guardian that he was “disappointed but not daunted, because we have laid a very good foundation in the last four and a half years in terms of governance.”
He insisted, “We are going to regroup and come again.”
The New National Party (NNP), led by Dr. Keith Mitchell, defied all predictions and won decisive victories in virtually all 15 constituencies on the island.
Here is the problem. Only the dumb a..people in Dominica seem to have opinions..
Am ah grenadian n in my humble toughts Tillman Thomas was the right man to rule our beautiful little country check his record it is clean comparin to keith mitchell n his gang and their dirty politics greanadians vote out the only light they had it is time to wise up look deep with in n ask our sleves what is it we really want it is time that the caribbean people wake up n start to jail them dirty politcians whem. They misuse our funds on they own personal agenda
Edison is not the problem as he always wins handsomely in his constituency.
Excuse me writer I almost read it to be/read Eddisonjames is themost handsome in his constituency I had began to crackup but later re-read win handsomely in his constituency.
My apologies.
Gee weese. isee what it wants the old cliche says.!
Dat’s not funny yet very funny lol .
Mybit can change his/her /it’s name to chicken bites like chicken nuggets.
VDNO..what do you mean that NNP won in virtually all 15 constituencies? Did they win all 15 constituencies, or did they not. The use of the word “virtually” suggests that NNP won almost all, or nearly all.
ADMIN: Didn’t you see the word “DECISIVE” in the story? Read again and you will understand. No time for spoon feeding.
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Seems mybit confused virtually with virtual image and is just imagining all kinds of meanings even it may mean marginal who knows with a name like mybit chicken bites nuggets, chicken wraps mcbites from Mc Donalds
time for eddison james to quit politics marigot cannot make you win an election
@ cod kapi. Time for all those who were involved in the garbage bin BOBOL to resign.Your hypocrite,wasn’t that of concern to you? Stop giving support to corrupt acts and ‘in your face’ thievery.
Dominicans, when will we stop that foolish back biting and learn to work together? We keep on pointing finger… one one is offering any true and meaningful solutions to the problems facing us. I agree with the person who said that Mr Tillman is a man of integrity. Can we say the same of our local politicians? And on the question of Linton as fresh blood, in my opinion, he is no different from the bunch! And Thompson Fontaine, just another opportunist, looking out for himself. Check out his history with the Athletics Association and the Olympic Committee. We have very short memory in Dominica and that s why politicians will continue to manipulate us the way they do. Dominicans, wake up and be proactive in your country´s development and stop letting those idiots mess our country up! I have no remorse for my comments because they are all the same, red, blue, green or whatever…..
Dear just Looking On, can you please elaborate on your statement “And Thompson Fontaine, just another opportunist, looking out for himself. Check out his history with the Athletics Association and the Olympic Committee”..
.Be a man or woman that you are and state the point that you are trying to say. BE EXACT…
Sour Puss, go and do your homework. If you are not one of those short memory people, you should remember all the controversy in the early 90´s. Typical… want to be spoon fed!
Don’t lose faith.hope or whatever is lacking love is coming your way .There is a revolutionary body brewing out there which will put these idiots opportunists with human faces call politicians lawyers passport vendors where they belong ad infinitum. We will confiscate their homes and other worldly possessions obtained by false means they will anser for the sales of passports and pockerting the cost price from the seling price.Our passport will no longer be valid as is nationality will be determined other wise effect 2014.If you can prove right of nationality maily thru birth etc craupaud smoke your pipe Medard et Al will have to refund those they will have considered to have robed.
Sooooo true politicans lies n decite wen will it stop
this is a man of integrity
DNO..what do you mean that NNP won in virtually all 15 constituencies? Did they win all 15 constituencies, or did they not. The use of the word “virtually” suggests that NNP won almost all, or nearly all.
ADMIN: Didn’t you see the word “DECISIVE” in the story? Read again and you will understand. No time for spoon feeding.
maybe Pre -K drop out fr all we know lolheheheheheeehhehee
if only things worked like that in DOminica
O_O
DREAM ON!!!!!!!!!!!
Come on Eddie….take a page from this guy’s book. The UWP has lost to many elections with you around. Time for younger blood.
continue making excuses for your refusal to do the right thing ie. remove this blight on Dominica which is the labour party.
Continue to believe eddison spew of ignorance..until he is ready to step down and allow fresh ideas and younger people with national pride or even really address out “country”issues, Not just bashing skerrit, this blight will remain.
Mr. Edison James is carrying too much baggage. He must do the honourable thing and pass on the leadership to Dr. Thompson Fontaine. Norris Prevost and other need to give way to people like Lennox Linton and others. There are talented people ready to run for workers but they are not willing to follow Mr. James.
If Mr. James does not take heed it will be labour power again whenever election is called
Lennox Linton i think not. A lot of people would support UWP but becuz of linton they stay and watch from the sides. They want to see UWP take good action and not depend on linton endless stories. We want to know UWP plan for DCA, are we getting the airport? Better healthcare? etc what is the plan
You r not serious. We don’t vote based on what the party has ‘ planned.’ Anybody who thinks need a serious head exam.
Edison had earlier stepped down, but after 3 leaders Earl, Ron and Spags, there was a resounding call from all and sundry for him to return. so technically he was ‘forced’ to resume the leadership. so stop spreading your destructive propaganda!
Edison is not the problem as he always wins handsomely in his constituency. You people want a puppet leader in the UWP that u can come in and manipulate him the way you are doing with pm Skeritt. In the meanwhile the whole country suffers. so go ahead and thinmk is eddo you spiting, it is your children and grandchildren who will inherit the legacy of your foolish spite and jealousy.
Where is Earl nuh?
Lang Doug the question below should read/ask where is the fountaine on the bayfront mastermind?
or maybe/instead ask where is the fugitive with desiree’s $$$?
Like Sicko Seco in NY
He returned because Dominicans needs men of integrity to lead them. So far we do not have that.