Former Mayor of Roseau, Cecil Joseph, seems to be placing the unrest now enveloping Venezuela squarely at the feet of the United States.
According to Joseph there is evidence of the US’ “works” in Angola, Egypt, Libya and in Venezuela, there is no difference.
“So let us not say less of the United States that what we are now witnessing in Venezeula and other parts of the world …. it is the work of the United States,” he said during a special ceremony held to show Dominica’s solidarity with the government of Venezeula earlier this week. “Let us call a man as it is, he is a man and he is a beast…”
He is calling on president Barack Obama to condemn the wrongful doing of “people who figure out that they need their way in Venezuela.”
“I would like to call on the civilized administration of Mr. Obama, if he believes in freedom of people, if he believes in the establishment of organizations and if he believes in the existence of any country that he should condemn what is now happening in Venezuela,” Joseph stated. “Venezuela at this time has a government that is elected by the people and the government will remain there until the people of Venezuela say so.”
He also made a call to other “civilized governments” of the world to encourage the United States to condemn what is going on in the South American country.
Joseph said when Dominica gained independence in 1979, Venezuela was one of the first countries to establish bi-lateral relations. “And we have seen the Venezuelan government has always been loyal to us, this is an opportunity to show loyalty to them,” he said.
Venezuela is presently being rocked by unrest which began with protests, led by students, earlier this month. They are demanding better security, an end to goods shortages, protected freedom of speech and are condemning president Nicholas Maduro’s handling of the inflation-plagued economy.
As the demonstrations gained popularity the opposition joined in and government officials pointed fingers at other factors and accused the US of plotting to destabilize the government.
The demonstrations gained world-wide attention on February 12 when three protesters were killed by vigilantes on motorcycles.
On Wednesday a former beauty queen was killed in the protests, becoming the most high profile casualty of the unrest.
Meanwhile the US State Department has brushed aside the accusation that the US government is plotting to destabilize Venezuela.
“The allegation that the United States is helping to organise protesters in Venezuela is baseless and false. We support human rights and fundamental freedoms – including freedom of expression and of peaceful assembly – in Venezuela as we do in countries around the world,” spokeswoman Jan Psaki said.
The Venezuelan government has expelled three US diplomats this week, accusing them of recruiting students to protest.
Washington said on Wednesday it was considering doing the same.
Media reports indicate tension has reached ‘boiling point’ after opposition leader, Leopoldo Lopez, was arrested.
Cecil Joseph could not even keep the gutters of Roseau free of dog, is informed comments on international issues you expect him to provide intelligently? The concerns of the DLP cabal are fears that the govt. of Venezuela will continue to demand outstanding payments long overdue re Petro Caribe
Cecil stop talking nonsense I reside in the states, DA HAS NOTHING TO OFFER PEOPLE, SKERRIT is a DICTATOR IN the MAKING, LET US SEE ROSS University PULL OUT OF DA, them people will suffer, donot make it harder for people, clean ROSEAU UP its a beautiful city, preserve all the land marks leave all the cobble stones and historic buildings,
So even if America was helping Students to demonstrate?Tell me China not helping Roosevelt Skeritt to stay in power?Why dont You call for China to stop meddling in Dominica’s Politics?I am sure that they will say “We never interfere with other Countries”
Sad to say Your call to America or China would be in vain so save Your breath and stop talking nonsense!
Sorry Cecil Keep talking Nonsense it is a free Country !
Mr. Joseph are you for real? Are you trying to tell us that the Venezuela Govt’s. blocking of Twitter images and web sites such as NTN24 and cuts in the internet services in that country are the work of the U.S.A. ? I really would like you to explain the logic of that. The U.S.A. are not saints but your assertions are absolute nonsense.
Hello and good evening my people. Well DNO can you tell me why my post is still awaiting moderation. It’s now thirty six hours.
I support you cecil..America has too much resources whereas venezuala has very little..so what we going to do is at the next Presidential party we going to appropriate a few bottle of carib beers, wine and a couple of sandwiches and send to Venezuela..its a start..we can build on that and help alleviate their plight.
For those of you who have difficulty understanding what Cecil is talking about I recommend the following books:
Inside he company: CIA Diary by Philip Agee
Seeds of Destruction by William F Engdahl
I honestly did not expecct to hear that from Cecil. Come on man why are we doing these things. From the time of Chavez everything that’s going wrong in Venezula they blame it on the US. Chavez died of cancer and he said it was the USA that gave him cancer. now people cannot get basic need in the country and it is the US? I think if they get some of the money they are owed for their fuel, they will be better off helping their own people. Why are we bitting the hands thats feeding us. Where do you think 90% of the cruise ships comes from, I know for sure it’s not from Venezuela.
Cecil Venezuela had been facing shortages in basic food supply way before Maduro. It al started under Chavez. To save their image and face Chavez and maduro are blaming America. But what Cecil and Philsbert aaron did not see is perfect opportunity for our own local toilet and tissue paper company to fit in and supply Venezuela. It is opportunities like this that we should be discussing Cecil and Philsbert. You guys can sit there and run your mouths but at the end of it all guess where Philsbert Aaron and Cecil run back to- the same America.
Cecil instead of making a fool of yourself why don’t you for once talk some sense.
Here we go again, Irresponsible behaviour and wild and foolish statements by yet another labour party stalwart. Mr Joseph should be ashamed of himself for trying to attack the great US of A. Recently it was the PM on America’s case, now its Mr Joseph.
what confusion is this? Dominica has benefited tremendously from the USA, so why such an attack on the World”s Super Power.
It is a clear indication that these guys from top to bottom are now going mad and losing their sense of reasoning.
Cecil Joseph has enough money now to cut style on Dominicans so he can bad talk the Americans. He must have benefited tremendously from the millions Chavez gave to Dominica… He surely has a huge house and fancy car and lots of land and so forth so who cares about poor Dominicans.
Cecil and the entire Labour party should apologise to the USA, for blaming them for what is happening in Venezuela.
It is a clear indication that you guys coming from a particular part of Dominica, is not pro USA. But if you guys are so against the USA, why do you all have visas? Why do you guys always travelling to the USA to have a good time whilst poor people suffering? You guys can fool poor Dominicans but You guys cant fool around with God. God is not ready for you all yet……. humpty Dumpty…. Jericho wall will fall and You guys surely will fall cause you guys are a group of tricksters who playing politician just to get rich.. But You guys will leave all the wealth and houses right their and go some day……..
Cecil is just totally and completely out of place…No wonder Roseau is in such a mess…. God help Dominicans if you guys continue to lead… this sinking shippppppp…… Daily Daily Dominica is going down…….
former Mayor! just keep talking
That’s why so many of we Dominicans when we go to Barbados for Visa buy ticket pay for guess house pay for the Visa and still have to eat we don’t get the visa is because of you Cecil Joseph
Hello and good afternoon my people. Well many people have criticized Mr Joseph but we must examined what he said. We must look at Americas past history in South and Central America where they destabilized most of the countries and they installed leaders who were friendly to America. Now let us look at what’s happening in Ukraine and examine the American Government involvement . Victoria Nuland is the highest American State Department Diplomat to the European Union and she was on the street of Kiev handing out sandwiches to protestors and saying she supports the opposition. Her cell phone call to the US ambassador to Ukraine was intercepted where she was heard picking who America feel should be the President of Ukraine therefore we can’t just brush aside what Mr Joseph said. I don’t know if he has proof of what America is doing in regards to Venezuela but it’s not beyond America. We can also look at the documents that Mr Edward Snowden release about America NSA spying on their citizens, Diplomats, Trade Shows, and Embassy by collecting Megadata which gives then a file on million’s of people around the world. We also know that America repeatedly try to destabilize Venezuela when Mr Chavez was the president so my people we must read and try to understand global politics. We also know based on declassified American documents what they did in Cuba against Fidel Castro. We must understand how big countries like America,China, and Russia are competing in the global economy and for influence in other countries. Once we look at Americas past history of interfering in other countries internal affairs then we will better understand what Mr Joseph is saying.
Mr joseph you need to watch news.
You should call on skerrit to condem the killing of protesters in venezuela. Lol that might be possible yall hv close links there lol
Joseph you are mad man
Cecil read this article and educate yourself on the demise of Petro Caribe
http://www.caribbean360.com/index.php/opinion/1106857.html#axzz2tyrbcCBZ
What?!!! 1979? Really? Could this be a typo or are you serious? Cecil, every kid who has been born after 1979 knows that Dominica gained independence in -1978 and almost one year after was blasted by hurricane David so if you want to look good or be convincing know your history
Why are you talking such foolishness.Your scenario as to what happened under the Rosie Douglas Administration and what is happening in Venezuela is somewhat the same.If you understood the Politics and how Hugo Chavez revolutionized the country of Venezuela oil industry you would not be making such nonsensical scenario.I do not know which news you listen out of Venezuela.Do you know who owns most of the Media in Venezuela which includes TV Stations and Newspapers it is the wealthy people who want to bring back an oligarchy Government which Chavez destroyed, and who wants that oligarchy Government back in power The US because it serves their interest and what that interest is oil.You know If someone was not Dominican and listens to Q95 on a daily basis they would have a different impression of The Country than someone living in the country so it is not only listening to news but who is giving you the news.Every time an election is called they opposition losses.The socioeconomic misgivings of a segment of the population are being used as a pretext to legitimize street action and violence aimed at toppling the government.I guess you would also believe what’s happening in The Ukraine is not created by outside forces.
you saying the truth right there…gray
Come on Cecil. You are not in the heat so you do not know how it feels. I remember the late Rosie Douglas leading a demonstration when the Freedom Party intended to raise license on vehicles was it the US doing, when in 1979 there was the protest here was it the US doing I don’t think so but it was the people saying enough is enough and taking matters into their own hands same like in Venezuela. When you have to line up for over one mile from 3am for basic commodities such as sugar, milk, toilet paper and sometimes when you get to the end of the line there is no more and when you have to travel for three days to a vendor looking for a cylinder of propane gas and at the end you have to pay a bribe to get one and when you are afraid to go out at night for fear of life what do you expect Cecil. Blame the incompetence of President Madura not the US for what is happening in Venezuela. You should take a trip to Venezuela and please not a guided tour.
I support you 110%.
If we, Dominicans do not make the right decision this elections, this is what will be our plight in Dominica. No wonder these DLP folks are supporting the government with what they are doing. When we have a police state where we are heading, this is exactly what is going to happen to Dominica.
no .dont fool yourself, its not the same.some of what you say is true but why is there a lock of basic needs .the answer to thaT is venezuela is facing economical warfare…a large varity of the basic need is illegally going to colombia and business owners have raising prices by 600% for example.it looks like you might have been to venezuela so tell the hole dam truth not half.and yes the u.s have her hand in what is going on in venezuela…of example the u.s finance the opposicion in venezuela.the proof is out there research it you will find it…and dont compare protest in venezuela to pass protest in dominica because its not the same…
GRANMA, PRAVDA. Censureship, Thought-police. N-Korea, one-party states, the praising of Muammar Gadaffi. All symptons of dictatorial rule. Pray God we never succumb to this in Dominica and keep a healthy respect for open debate and agreeing to disagree. May democracy flourish.
alvin why dont you stuff it,like you been to venezuela,freedom party die hards and dominicas sellouts,thank god we are free of mammo,who capitalized on PJ’s weakness and took power technically,not all dominicans are (dom dumb)i am wacthing you all
Typical laborites – wonder why Tony , lennox Lawrence , Skerrit etc MO is to appeal to ignorance. what is even more diabolic about their plan now is that they are using ignorance to appeal to ignorance that is Simeone Albert to go up front and be the flag bearer of ignorance.
I am aware that your sister lives in Venezuela, hence your knowledge, but that’s the simple way of looking at the situation. The US is not that simple.
“when you have to travel for three days to a vendor looking for a cylinder of propane gas and at the end you have to pay a bribe to get one and when you are afraid to go out at night for fear of life what do you expect Cecil.”(Alvin Knight).
You see in communism, and a dictatorship run country, what we read above is not usual, and should not come as a surprise to us at all!
Nevertheless, you do not expect anything intelligent to come from the mind of Cecil, since his main source of information is as he himself noted comes the Internet; and I will use a move term: ” a man like that?
What do you expect from him?
He sits there babbling as if the what he is saying comes from some intelligence source, perhaps an organization such as the CIA,or some other.
It would appear to me that he does not have any commonsense, and will forever live an distorted, and misguided life, as long as his main source of information is the trash he reads on the Internet; election time is just around the corner, so perhaps he believes he is so influential, the rubbish he is talking will help to bring a positive outcome, maybe he believe he is influencing the votes.
That is why he keep mentioning the Prime Minister’s name so often in his nonsense, if I was a prime minister of Dominica, I would not want Cecil Joseph to open his mouth on my behalf; that guy is the most ignorant person I have ever encountered in my entire life!
When he was Mayor of Roseau, sewer water mixed with drinking water you know; maybe he drank too much of it, as a result perhaps it is having an effect on him right now. All I know is that, what he terms free speech is taboo to our country, he has done more damage in one day to Dominica than all the damages all the of governments have cause combined since our independence.
Someone told me, he is hoping that he will be a choice to represent some part of Roseau in the up coming election, I do not know who in their right mind would want somebody like ” a man like that” to represent them in a parliament, but then again Dominica is a place where it does not take much for people to vote all kinds of idiots into government; we never know!
Francisco Etienne-Dods Telemaque
Cecil , need I say more? Not one smart Dominican agree with your statement.
Anyway, enjoy the last days of Skerro and DLP.
there are mamy smart dominicans that knows the truth and knows what cecil is saying is true…you are the ignorante one here…
Cecil please check it those link
http://www.maduradas.com/indignante-estas-son-las-imagenes-que-maduro-no-quiere-que-veas-sobre-la-agresion-a-estudiantes/
http://caracaschronicles.com/2014/02/20/the-game-changed/
You will know the reality of what is actually happening in Venezuela right now
The army is entering the homes of people and shooting them. They are shooting people in their heads, students and all.
Cuba is sending soldiers to support the venezuelan army to go into the people’s houses to shoot them.
VENEZUELA IS EXPERIENCING A CIVIL WAR RIGHT NOW!!!!
VENEZUELA NEEDS HELP FROM OTHER COUNTRIES NOW!!!!!
After viewing all these photos am convinced that the ex-mayor does not know better when people are defending their rights to demonstrate for a particular cause.
that BLOG has been around and lying for many years.
for better info on VZ go here.
http://venezuelanalysis.com/
you have been manipulated by caracaschronicles.they have made you there fool..hahah…that is want they want the world to believe,but the truth is there is no civilwar in venezuela but that is what the opposition wants but the chavisters are smart they know the plan and wont fall in that trap….you need to watch vtv you will get the truth i hope you can understand spanish….
Positive statement brother. The struggle continues in the fight from imperialism. He who have eye shall see and he who have ear shall see
It is unfortunate, many people find it necessary to criticize Mr. Skeritt for not having a strong foreign policy. However, when it comes to Mr. Obama, as regards to Foreign Policy, his insensitivity appears to go unnoticed because he is the President of the mighty America. By the way,every one has his God given rights when it comes to freedom of speech.
Your are crazy man
DNO, you did not print my comments in responce to this man comments. Yet you allow him to respond to himself, where he continues to spew a pile of garbage!
Nonetheless, though my comments was censored, I assure you my comments, and everyone who commented, on the matter including the venom of Cecil Joseph himself against the United States, has made it into the United States Embassy in Barbados.
And if you need proof of that I can provide it to you, and that is how serious some Dominicans has taken this thing. I see no reason why I should be censored, since words such as senile, delusional and inebriated are not words which constitute a law suit.
Cecil himself is on your site talking about freedom of speech, hence the piece I wrote in response to the garbage he spewed, is also freedom of speech, so why censor me?
Francisco Etienne-Dods Telemaque
The same US skerro run and make his child..why he didnt go china or venezuela? lmao..Cecil stay under your lil rock in this island they call Dumbinica
Cecil is obviously telling the TRUTH! You people don’t read enough, only react. The good ole’ US is not as innocent as it seems to the eye! You guys are so not with what’s actually happening. You sheeple pay so much for TV and internet and still don’t research, and read enough to see the truth – right in front of you.
Rasta, U.S.A. is not perfect but I prefer it anytime over Venezuela. If that make me blind I’m blind, thank you.
No one is sleeping. Only those on drugs are in la la land. The US is not innocent but donkey have no right in horse race. I am for Dominica and the USA.
Rastafari.
Hello and good afternoon to you. Well we must understand that our people are naive about America and they just don’t read or they just refuse to see the big picture. Also didn’t they hear the phone conversation between Victoria Nuland and the US Embasador to Ukaraine.
Hello and good evening my people. Well giving me a Thumbs Down don’t tell what you disapproved in my post. I am quite capable of explaining and standing behind what I post so tell me why you disapproved with my post.
Whats the truth? Lol
What is your perception?
Did he really say we gained independence in 1979? And he is making international political pronouncements? What a clown!
Cecil likes making statements that favour the oppressors…. You people think you can speak with a forked tongue. Stay in Dominica make unflattering and inflammatory statements about the US, UK etc then come to these very countries for AID, Technical assistance, to birth your children at the expense of tax payers, vacation etc with no repercussions. I submit today that while Dominica is an independent country, diplomacy and tact seem lacking in those so called desperate, uniformed people holding high public office. I submit further that Cecil, SKerrit, Tony, Aaron and the others need and should be put under US surveillance. This level of anger and unprovoked outburst aligned with those you seem to promote are putting the livelihoods of descent nationals at risk. Furthermore since you all are injecting yourselves into global issues that have nothing to do with you, it would be wise for the US to have a list of names and photos and start eyeballing you all closer.
I could say without a doubt that Dominicans are probably the most pro American country in the world
and I think the US should make Dominica part of the
US virgin islands. I think that would be a great asset to America. I am talking as one who got the opportunity to be a US citizen as well as many of my country men, and women who are very hard working and many have achieved the American Dream, I think very few Dominicans are receiving welfare, or have problem with the law, most Dominicans own their own homes so adopting Dominica will be a plus for the US while building a self sufficient economy which would be a showcase for other countries. I think instead of looking to Venezuela for help they should look towards the Diaspora to help in the direction that I laid out.
Also Domicans are doing extremly well in education here in the US, and around the world,
and with Dominicans gift for entreprenurship
I could see Dominica excell in such a dynamic situation. How, and who would lobby for such a thing?
america cannot take care of it’s own,they will take care of dominica,and we a Virgin island?from england to america? zot fou!!
I cannot agree with you more! you are on point!
Everybody that get fed up with dictatorial rule blame America. Cecil stay in your lane, You running on issues beyond your scope then you coming to the same America and chill for months, the same way Skerrit chose the very America to have his child born. I can’t understand how a country is so evil yet all of you are dying to be there in and out.
Maduro like Skerrit is very insecure and has been nothing but trouble from the day he assumed power. He wants to ride Chavezs’ chariot much to the chagrin of many key supporters of Chavez. He still wants his money from Petro-Caribe and it would serve you and your Labour cronies well to find the man’s money for him. The people of Venezuela want their money. What proof do you have that America has anything to do in Venezuela? you think is everybody that grandfathered in schools and so can’t think on their own?
My love TSB you and I both know Cecil is circling his tail trying to be relevant and to stroke Skerrits ego. Funny how he’s so au courant with what the US is doing yet he didn’t see Skerrit conned him into not running for mayor so he could install his crony and then told Timothy to run. Everybody knows Cecil is considered a Roosiete and old Labourite who talks too much, who was blamed for the Susan Oldie leak and a rejecy of Skerrit. Cecil you think it was coincidental you were publicly humiliated about the presidents wine? Boss Skerrit don’t want you nor Vince in his business but shameless people behave shamelessly! I hope you never set foot on US soil again and since you are the authority on evil tell your family members you love so much to get the hell on out of the US!
For this Guy to blame the United States for whats happening shows his total biasness he then turn around and states that the American Government should condem the protesters what he fail to say was those protestors are demonstratinf for Freedom of the Press, they Liberty thy freedom to be heard you wil notice no where in his statement he made mention that there is no freedom of the press in fact the Caribbean Media Workers Assication should be calling for Press freedom there
The army is entering the homes of people and shooting them. They are shooting people in their heads, students and all.
Cuba is sending soldiers to support the venezuelan army to go into the people’s houses to shoot them.
VENEZUELA IS EXPERIENCING A CIVIL WAR RIGHT NOW!!!!
VENEZUELA NEEDS HELP FROM OTHER COUNTRIES NOW!!!!!
Having an incompetent government opens one up to manipulation.It is natural.
Grow up, deal with it.
CECIL,
the reason why America is not our friend is because we get all our barrels and boxes from Venezuela, we send our children to universities in Venezuela, we go on vacation in Venezuela, we order basic things from Venezuela, Venezuela supports our law enforcement, Venezuela is not the biggest supplier of cocaine in the Caribbean, we have cargo ships coming regularly from Venezuela contributing to port dues and charges, Venezuela tourist cruise ships is the main contributor our tourist industries.
Venezuela supply eyes doctors(VOSH) to attend to the thousand every year..
so cecil the truth is what you say
Cecil please check it those link
http://www.maduradas.com/indignante-estas-son-las-imagenes-que-maduro-no-quiere-que-veas-sobre-la-agresion-a-estudiantes/
http://caracaschronicles.com/2014/02/20/the-game-changed/
You will know the reality of what is actually happening in Venezuela right now
I am amazed that people like joseph sit in da and make these comments, but at the first hint on a medical promlem they rush to the us, not to mention they all want their children to be born in the us , including the prim minister.
Cecil shot the ……..Up. What do you know about the USA? DO you have the evidence. Partners better you stay in your corner.
GO CECIL.
Dominica is not the world, so those who want to think about its politics and no where else’s, that’s their concern, especially those UWP supporters.
Nobody at first wanted to believe the CIA was in volved in the 1973 overthrow of democratically elected Salvador Allende in Chile. But we saw what happened after Pinochet was installed in office.
Everybody wanted an elected Authority in Palestine. The people voted for Hamas; that is who they wanted, only for the Western powers not to recognize it.
Same thing with Morsi(sp) in Egypt.
It’s who they want or nobody else.
How would we like for Americans to stage massive protests through all of Obama’s problems? And there have been many.
By the way, let the historians research the number of left wing South American presidents who have died of cancer in recent years.
Coincidence? No, CIA.
MR Joesph when last have u been to Venezuela?
Who do u think you are in a little office wherever for Obama to listen?
Your comments have no ground work.
Why yalll so and have to spoil everything for others.
we hav ross a gift more than wat venezuela ever gave us..
outsiders please not all the dominicans are like this…thank you
zot pè citiké l’amerique,you all are afraid to criticise america;if it was Trinidad ,jamaica or china that said that?
But aa Cecil, I find you come out
I lost all respect for you . .I hope u don’t think you speak for the rest of us!!
From all reports, the number of cruise visitors appear to be on the downside currently for several reasons which we should all be aware of. That’s negative. It will certainly be a great idea if our people including Mr. Joseph, start working real hard to find ways to have the numbers go back up and not continue to decrease which could turn out real serious for all of us hardworking folks. We certainly don’t need less US$s dollars at this time. We most certainly need more US$s soon enough to take care of all the pressing commitments facing us all right now. Think big on that Cecil. Let’s go for it with the Americans, Europeans and all interested visitors. Viability is a must! Politics? A little later on if you don’t mind. Please.
He talking about the US but I’m sure he has a U.S visa in his passport. Where was he all the time.
We are all entitled to our political views but really? “He also made a call to other “civilized governments” of the world to encourage the United States to condemn what is going on in the South American country.” The US needs theor encouragement? Please do not forget Grenada. There is not going to be another CUBA situation. We need America. If we get an earthquake or devastating hurricane who will be first to help us. Let’s keep America as our friend. When the barrels, US dollars, stop coming and Ross University closes down, “who go gonna call”? Can we be self-sufficent without the US. No way. Leave America alone. Are we going to have a David and Goliath situation?
First Skerrit now Cecil..do you think America will listen to those insignificant nobody..They always running their mouth on America but thats the first country they want to run to when push come to shove.. why dont you just stay away from big country affairs Mr Joseph.
get a life
Thank God, Cecil Joseph does not speak for Dominica.
What is wrong with our leaders and their anti America rampage. Aaron, Skerrit and now Joseph. I hope Venezuela will send enough students to Ross when the US starts pulling theirs out. The US has done nothing wrong to Dominica. The writing is on the wall dictatorship on it’s way. That means when the people of Dominica gets tired and decides to protest, you guys will open fire on them and blame the US for plotting. Dominicans wake up.
Maduro picked up where Chavez left off. It is passed time for these people to realize they are elected, or whatever, to do a job, and the job is NOT to CONTROL people’s lives. When will FREEDOM OF SPEECH BE RESPECTED? The citizens of VENEZUELA, CUBA, and ALL OTHER COUNTRIES CONTROLLED BY THEIR LEADERS are TRAPPED. WHY should the Government DICTATE how families support their families?
According to Cecil, “Venezuela is presently being rocked by unrest which began with protests, led by students, earlier this month. They are demanding better security, an end to goods shortages, protected freedom of speech and are condemning president Nicholas Maduro’s handling of the inflation-plagued economy”.
CECIL, THE PEOPLE ARE SUFFERING FROM THE HANDS OF THEIR LEADER. MADURO CONTROLS THEIR EVERY MOVEMENT. WHY ARE YOU BLAMING THE US? HAVE YOU REALIZED THAT, IF THE US HAS ANYTHING TO DO WITH WHAT IS GOING ON, MADURO HIMSELF SHOULD PUT AN END TO HIS PEOPLE’S MISERY AND MAYBE HE WILL BE IN CONSIDERATION FOR ASSISTANCE.
Cecil, TALK TO MADURO, ask him to RELEASE HIS PEOPLE, SET HIS PEOPLE FREE and he, MADURO, will be surprised at the different kind of attention he will get.
Is Cecil a diplomat?…Can any labour party official simply speak on behalf of government on any world issue…When will the bar be raised for diplomacy and good governance in Dominica???….I am so fed up of this low level that labour operates … Is that the Next Level…Besides this is so poorly said and written…Lord Help Us in DA!!!Change is a must…not an option
man cecil you are so right,i would not be suprised that the UWP is a cia operation in dominica,seeing how fast they run to north america and fontain came directly from a US financial agency into dominicas politics,as for ron green,everytime this man,i see a CIA agent
Watch your back then and walk straight.
First Aaron and now Cecil this is simply a DLP ploy to curry favor with Maduro who has been demanding his money from Petro Caribe. Good try guys but you all are trying just a little too hard to make it obvious what your motives are. Sorry not good enough to get money for the campaign either.
Mr. Joseph, please continue to focus on serving your contituency and leave world politricks alone. You are certainly entitled to your personal opinions on public affairs. However, please try to refrain from rendering your viewpoints without substantiated facts. All the best to you in your role as a public servant.
and its funny how people who could not excel in school above average, are making and implementing policies and now boldly commenting on international affairs without a clue of what is happening in the world.
STUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUPES .Cecil u could not keep little Roseau clean. u want to tell Obama wat to do. Get real joker.
WELL SAID
Oh Lord! Here we go again. Another DLP exposing his true colors of ignorance of the facts. Blaming the US for the ills of his favorite regime, as he shows his loyalty to Venezuela, because Venezuela has always been loyal to us since we gained independence. If this is the best we have to offer in 2014, you bet we are in serious trouble.
As of the time of this comment there are 49 bloggers and only one person spoke in support of Cecil Joseph. But the question is, what is so different between what Cecil said today and what Dr. Aaron said here? Dominica News Online – Friday, February 14th, 2014 at 10:18 AM “Speaking at a ceremony of the St. Joseph Village Council and Venezuelan embassy on Thursday evening, coordinator of ALBA, Dr. Philbert Aaron, said that Maduro was the duly elected president of Venezuela and the violence should be condemned.
“In light of the strong friendship and solidarity with the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, in light of the Brotherhood that we have share, I wish in the name of Dominica to condemn very strongly the attack by a minority, an extreme right minority on Venezuela…” he said.
Why so many supported Dr. Aaron here? Is it because he did not use the name “US?”
Well what is different from what PM Skerrit said here: “I am happy to be here in Cuba and to be around my friends,” he said. “I continue to support very strongly the Cuban revolution, I continue to ask the US to end the blockade against Cuba and to free the Cuban five who are imprisoned …illegally
Folks, is the same song, sang by the same artists, displayed on different day on a different stage. so don’t see it as the views of Cecil Joseph but rather see it as the expressed views of Skerrit and the DLP>. We CANNOT separate one from the other
Cecil Joseph,the world is too small to hide,you take on the Africans and now the Americans,its only a matter of time before you are summoned to the white House.If that is the only way to get there good on you Mr.Mayor
Do you really think the white house cares what the former mayor has to say .
if you are talking about cecil stay away from putting his families into it, they are not cecil cecil is cecil not his families don’t go to personal
“He also made a call to other “civilized governments” of the world to encourage the United States to condemn what is going on in the South American country.” Folks, these are the views of Skerrit and this present DLP cabal. In response, we the people of Dominica are calling on the Hon. Prime Minister, to condemn this garbage that came from the heart of the DLP.
Who tell him to say that?
##D.A##.Skerrit and the DLP. That’s their language, their lyrics and their music.
As anyone who has been following the international news is aware, US President Barack Obama yesterday denounced the “unacceptable violence” in Venezuela and called on the authorities there to release protesters detained and to address the “legitimate grievances” of the People of Venezuela. Today, President Obama’s remarks were “emphatically” repudiated by the Government of Venezuela as “new and crude interference” in the internal affairs of Venezuela.
To show solidarity with the Government and People of Venezuela and to express his ire at the United States for the “unrest in Venezuela” can the former Mayor please leverage the “secrets” he is allegedly “holding” for the Dear Leader to get Dominica to impose economic sanctions against the United States? And please be sure that such sanctions include a trade and tourism blockade so we’ll have no movements back and forth. When all is said and done, perhaps we’ll all be able to “call a man a man.”
Dominica is not in a state for local politicians or leaders to criticize the U S publicly, Dominica can’t even help its people on it own always seeking for assistance from foreign countries, I hope the P M doesnt support this guy.these folk’s only for their selfs.
Stop blaming the United states for the choices that the elected people in office choose.
man i nearly spit out my juice i was drinking. boy dno has kicks. boy ina even know what to say in my comment
i am a warrington who doing that there nah,
America is our friend, there are Dominicans in every city, states in America ,We the Dominican diaspora are smarter than that to buy into this politician bull crap, Venezuela is an oil rich country without toilet paper, and sugar?maybe Cuba can help with sugar cus they supply Russia, and we will supply toilet paper but dont blame the U.S. for that country people trying to get thinks right.
Very well said. Just ask yourself why Dominicans and other Caribbeans want to settle in U.S.A. and not Venezuela? You want to immigrate to Venezuela if you have a choice mr. Joseph??
What a shame. What damn shame.
Cecil show Obama all de evidence that you have to make such a statement!!!!
Are you speaking on behalf of the Government of Dominica?
The protest started with students cecil.
The students are demanding and end to basic food shortages, protection of freedom of speech, and for Maduro to get a grip on de economy and turn things around.
de VENEZUELAN PEOPLE are fed up with their economic situation…….they need toilet paper and toothpaste
You think you can talk directly to Obama?
Is he listening to you?
You want attention man?
watch your mouth and be more responsible with your words……why de PM nor his press secretary not talking?
Unbelievably, Cecil is merely a factotum in this administration, so what would we expect. Aye Cecil Sa La
What does Cecil know about anything?
He always seems to end up on the side of the oppressors and against the freedom fighters. Remember he referred to the Libyan people who were fighting for democracy as terrorists. His thinking is back to front, upside down, just name it.
America has not taken any intrest in DOMINICA the door been left wide open for the kind of governance we have today left wing regime
Stupes himself doing like america minding people business
yes they minding everybody business and the u.s.a wants to take control of venezuela…just because they have oil and the u.s needs oil.
Carcon even a simple mind like me knows that U.S.A. is no longer dependent on Venezuela for energy. yes, they still buying but can live without that if they want to. Venezuela can not live without U.S.$$ and Is the U.S.A. that has to refine oil for Venezuela today.
You must read about the US VAST reserves, there has been a steady decline in oil imports to the US, they don’t need Venezuela’s oil.
That’s why the late dame had never like you, your thought process.
well i believe you are right..the late dame was a capitalist..she only had bi lateral relacions with the u.s ..but not today.today dominica has a democratic and socialist point of view.no more making the rich richer….
@the truth you are right about that. However, what we have in Dominica, where the rich got poorer and the poor became poorer, while the government ministers and top friends got exceedingly and questionably rich. Give me Mamo’s system everyday because at list we all had a chance. Not so now
Wow, a local inhabitant giving us news about what’s going on in that God forsaken country. I don’t know how to believe him because there is no solid evidence to show. What l would like to see is our educated, former mayor, give us solid evidence that his story is legitimate with sound evidence. Now Sir, if some other President was in charge today maybe, l would let you slide but, the present President, l am having a tough time grasping your accusations. Please get the facts straight because, this government will not help you when retribution comes, and perhaps, you would be believable, even get a green card.
Ben Haynes PsyD,
Be careful how you look at this world we live in. There are segments of the US government that the president has very little control over. The mayor is dead on.
Just a little hint. Take a close look at the democratic system of the US and how the US president is elected. Its the least democratic system amount the democratically elected in the world.
How l wish l had a name to address, and what the mayor is saying may be true. But how l wish l can get some evidence here to at least give the mayor something to hold on to. I know how the USA government works especially where the President will go. The mayor’s accusation however, does not sound too kosher. Again, l don’t believe the mayor, and l think he is a stooge of the government of Dominica. The mess we are seeing in Venezuela seems to be local, and such behavior by citizens is not a product of the USA. I see no evidence of that today. But my education covers democratic systems and most important, makes me question what l hear or read. I appreciate your comment, and hope we can do this again.
the facts are out there but if you live in the u.s it will be hard for you to know the truth because news stations like cnn and fox for example will manipulate the information…now to get the facts you need you have to watch vtv,and you might need to learn spanish too.and you will understand that what the former mayor is say is true….
TO Ben Haynes PsyD
You want Cecil to give you evidence as to what he believes, but you blindly accept what CNN tells you without questioning. You are so laughable when you sad quote “Now Sir, if some other President was in charge today maybe,l would let you slide but, the present President,l am having a tough time grasping your accusations” where is you think cap.Isn’t it the same President, President Obama who lied to the American Public saying US Government does not spy on it’s citizens after Edward Snowden revelation.
It is sad, If you only listen to News that everyone is listening to then you can think what everyone is thinking.
Gary, l am a bit confused of what you are saying about this situation. First, let me repeat myself, “lf the President ect.ect. Look Gary, when it comes to spying, US interest ect., l am notin the dark at all Gary, this situation here has nothing to do with my belief system here. I don’t believe the USA is behind that crises, but l believe they are watching the situation now. Such situations do get out of hard when nationals lives are in danger. As a foreign diplomat, l expect nations to advise and defend, l even expect these nations to side with opposition forces within borders. I also expect News medias to side with other groups ect. Gary, what you are saying is not new to me in any way. Now the case of Snowdon, l have nothing, or no doubts on his accusations. There are thousands, perhaps millions of Snowdon across the world. No problem there. But Cecil, l fail to put Ceciup there with CNN, FOX, or Snowdon. Just like l disagree with FOX and CNN at times, the same goes to him. I just don’t get him, and l believe that the people of Venezuela are tired of the mess this government is throwing at them hence, they rebelled. Thanks again, l am looking forward to hearing fron you again. Blessings.
I think if he (Cecil) has a green card, it’s going to be revoked. Here is a man accusing the U.S Government for the unrest taken place in Venezuela, without any evidence, and then turn around, and come to the U.S, as if nothing happened, the authorities will be watching you.
We need d us to rescue us from skerro the dictator
you call going to war ,is rescuing ppl. so sad….dictator thats what they made you believe.what you need to do is some research…
The Dominican electorate will ultimately decide the PM’s fate, the US is not needed for that. Also how can Mr Skerrit be a dictator when he was freely elected by the Dominican people? If Dominicans are displeased with his record simply exercise the power of the voting booth
A dictator, also dictates election results, you remember what he said a few days ago, that he is going to win all 21 seats. He knows what he has to do, to stay in power.
All I will and can do or say about Cecil is
!
Please Ceso please say that as fast as you can a couple times and tell me what you hear yourself saying; ” OHWA TIRE SAHYAM”.
. But Change is a MUST, not an OPTION.
Assertive, NOT Agressive!
That is great stuff….very funny too
Cecil the next time you show up in the tri-state express your opinion to the immigration and also tell Skerrit that the people of western Sahara need their freedom and dignity.
I don’t mind your opinion on the Venezuela issue but why doyou oppose the polisario front in their fight for freedom. I take it to mean that since you and your associates have said nothing about the rights of the people of Western Sahara when it was declared that Roosevelt Skerrit betrayed the black folks for fertilizer. Cecil your godfather gadaffiiiii stood for the right of the people of Western Sahara and he too was a dictator.
I can understand if Ross University pulls out of Dominica because of stragle relationships between Dominica and the USA, but for former Mayor to conclude that the USA has a hand in the Venezeula crisis really is beyond me and others to see, was it the US who shut the three students? Was it the US who made the US Airlines refused to accept the Bolivar as currency for payment of airlinr tickets a few weeks ago? Was it the US who made Venezeula the crime capital of central America as the wall street joural article has stated? Mr Jospeh your parties lost from Chavisnista will be the gains of the Venezeulan people because the country will have more to offer its people to uplift them from poverty as oppose to giving it to your party for the benifit of a chosen few.
You have displayed such ignorance with the question you posed.This just shows me how little you know regarding clandestine operations carried out by foreign Governments.
Gary, I am use to that old talk about candlestein operations, the pics tells the story and if you read as much as i do you would no that what is happening in Venezeula shouls not suprise us all, i guess you will say the same for Syria and the other European countries where people are demonstrating for their rights, Gary i am convinced you are now living in a candlestein frame of mind
If you think I’m living in a clandestine frame of mind, here are some things you should think about.
“The time for absolute and exclusive sovereignty…has passed; its theory was never matched by reality.”
UN Secretary-General Boutros Boutros-Ghali, An Agenda for Peace, 1992.
“We live in a dirty and dangerous world. There are some things the general public does not need to know and shouldn’t. I believe democracy flourishes when the government can take legitimate steps to keep its secrets, and when the press can decide whether to print what it knows.”
— Katherine Graham, Washington Post publisher and Bilderberger
“Naturally the common people don’t want war: Neither in Russia, nor in England, nor for that matter in Germany. That is understood. But, after all, IT IS THE LEADERS of the country who determine the policy and it is always a simple matter to drag the people along, whether it is a democracy, or a fascist dictatorship, or a parliament, or a communist dictatorship. Voice or no voice, the people can always be brought to the bidding of the leaders. That is easy. All you have to do is TELL THEM THEY ARE BEING ATTACKED, and denounce the peacemakers for lack of patriotism and exposing the country to danger. IT WORKS THE SAME IN ANY COUNTRY.”
Hermann Goering, President of the Reich stag, Nazi Party, and Luftwaffe Commander in Chief
I wish the young people in Dominica had the courage to do the same. Dominica is going to Hell in a hand basket with DLP.
this guy cecil is just looking for some sort of attention cecil don’t know a dam what he is talking about.
On behalf of Dominican both here and abroad, I would like to denounce the statement made by Mr. Cecil Joseph. I think we tend to say things without considering the ramifications/ implications of our words.
DNO, I understand that you have a job to do and so u publish the news as is, however, this statement should not have been made public. After all, you have more American viewership than Venezuelan if any at all. This statement has angered me. We have a whole bunch just ranting a bunch of rubbish on behalf of the nations citizenry. Cecil, keep your views to yourself. So unintelligent.
Ahahha lol who the hell is cecil lol mr not even mayor again lol mr even looking like a rumyall.padner comout there eh lol hahahah .scratch my back for me lol haha
the demonstrations were started by students cecil. it was only after that the opposition joined. The students are demanding better security an end to food shortages, protected freedom of speech while condemning Maduro’s handling of de Venezuelan economy. Get your facts and state dem truthfully…..
do you have any evidence of your accusations?
Give de to Rossevelt Skerrit and we will see if he will approach his good friend Obama on de issue…….with all dat love for Venezuela if you all have evidence against de US please dont abandon your comaneros…….
CARICOM just made a statement and i didnt hear any inference of accusations of US involvement
Are you de Ambassador to Venezuela?
Are you speaking on behalf of de Dominica Government?
Are you a press representative for Skerrit, DLP, Dominica Government????????
watch your mouth!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
BY the way no voter in Venezuela voted to give Maduro supreme Carte blanch powers.
De Venezuelan economy has failed sir…..is de US responsible for the airlines pulling out as well?
Is de US responsible for the shortage of toilet paper and basic food items?
So why Skerrit doh come out and speak these words instead of you? someone hired you to speak?
who are you anyway. You really think Obama and de US Administration listening to you???????
De only attention you will get is de comments reacting to your imbecile words and actions.
Here you go again asking Cecile for evidence but you can believe what CNN has reported to you.It is very sad that you believe such nonsense that has been feed to you.Why would believe that a country who is the 5th largest exporter of oil on the planet has a shortage of toilet paper and basic food items. Do you think if you go to Caracas you would see such thing.When you say that the Venezuela economy has failed comparison to what, you tell me if there is not an economy in this world that has not failed,see what has happened in Europe to some countries,so what are you talking about.It is very sad when people are lazy to inform themselves.
Cecil…..BULL you talking…..take dat back…
But who the hell is cecil to decide this, do you have proof cecil, can you back up your accusations, or you just looking attention?.
And Cecil want to go up for Roseau North next election time…awa wi, too much controversy papa
Dear my fellow Dominicans, Cecil is right that is what the United states do, up to this present day the Obama administration have yet to condemn the Egypt up rising , follow the blood trail it will led you all back to the US new world order program, to enlighten you all go to DemocracyDemocracy.com or google Dr Amy Goodman and read the events of the wars where the U.S involvement in this terrible wars
some people just literally ignore the agressivity of the american gov’t in certain countries;america is not a saint,bear that in mind
agressivity?!lol
Wow, that’s my laugh for the day .A local man in a small island want to give advice to the most powerful political president of all the world leaders. Please, Cecil stop making Dominica the laughing stock of the world.
Obama has bigger fish to fry and ain’t got anytime for u
I can understand Skerro supporting Venezuela. We get enough petrocarib money already & although it might soon dry up He still have to try a ting, But…
Mr. Ex mayor? what you doing ? still singing for you supper or what ?
Let’s get real here what is going on in the island of Dominica? What authority does ex-Mayor of Roseau Cecil Joseph have to place blame on America and President Obama for Venezuela problems? When did Cecil obtain a PhD in foreign affairs? I would think that if he does, why is the PM and not Cecil be given that portfolio in the Dominican government?
Alvin Bernard look out Cecil is coming after your position (lol). . Cecil my advice to you is keep your mouth closed and I hope that you don’t visit the USA and if you have a visa that you give it up and go to Venezuela instead.
We labarats are desoerate afraid the remnants of chavvez looses power or else we will have no place to hide when laba falls at the next election… nous pwi enbas corruption nous
In a rich country as Venezuela, the people cannot find toilet paper to wipe their A…, cannot find toothpaste to brush their teeth, cannot find toilet soap to bathe, sugar, rice and flour are rationed. Businesses cannot pay their suppliers for imported goods and the Labour Party Cabal is blaming the U.S.
While the Venezuelan People are suffering, Skerrit flies up to Venezuela to ask for $8 million to rent jobs for private companies. These opportunistic must Go.
Let the Venezuelan people fight their own battle for liberation.
I would hate to see the gains of Chavez in creating a more just Venezuela for the poor disappear, but the economic condition in Venezuela is ridiculous. A country with so much wealth should never be in this situation.
wow,if you can believe such nonsense you have written in your opening comment that says a lot about your understanding and how much you can throw your commonsense to the wind.
I am disappointed to read this news item. What evidence does Mr. Joseph have to support this claim? My goodness, this is just unbelievable!! Encroiable!!
Cecil is people like you and your scommence that America won’t help us we have a lot us students here in this country studying if you don’t have anything good to say stay away from the media who the hell you think you are you don’t even know what’s going on in Venezuela to HELL with you and you commence
What utter rubbish! Joseph, are you not seeing what is happening around the world? What about the Ukraine, Egypt, Syria etc? When poor people can no longer bear the pain and misery under the hands of dictators resort to protest action. Do you know what the youth in Venezuela have to endure?
Why are Dominican politicians interfering in matters that they not fully conversant with?
Is Dominica ready to take on the United States? Our politicians appear to be trying to aggravate the United States.
Pleas stuck to what you know and leave the other issues to the big boys!
It looks like your are someone who wants to remain perpetual ignorance.Why would you have such belief that Dominica is taking on the US.Who say the Dominican Government is aggravating The US.Venezuela is friend to Dominica is it wrong for the Dominican Government to make a statement condemning the violence in Venezuela.
I have ask myself what would be the cost of gasoline at the pump if it wasn’t for the Venezuelan Government.What would be the cost of Electricity if it wasn’t for The Venezuelan Government.These are question we should be pondering about.
Gary, that is not the point, we are a friend of Venezuela, and we will always be a friend of Venezuela, weather it be a capitalist or a socialist government in power, but the U.S is also our friend, weather it is a socialist or a capitalist government in power in Dominica. And if Dominicans had a choice to go to these two countries, they would choose the U.S way more opportunities. And the Government of Dominica have every reason to condemn the violence taking place in Venezuela, but when you have a key member of the ruling party, making wild accusation without evidence of a friend of the Dominican people, that is what that upsets the Dominican people.
Gary
Firstly, I would like to apologise for the typing errors included in my original comment.
No, I do not want to remain in perpetual ignorance, because I am not in perpetual ignorance. For your information I am a Dominican who has taken advantage of the excellent further education in the UK. I keep up to date with world issues etc.
I believe that our politicians have more urgent business to address in Dominica and should stop their regular criticism of Amercia.
You implied that America is an enemy of Dominica; what evidence do you have to support that?
Dominica needs to stop meddling in those issues and should focus on the mess at home.
Cecil is right.
from comments here, it is clear people like to stick their head in the sand when it comes to the US wrongdoing.
keep giving the US a pass, until they have a need to F with your land.
Cecil not right…Cecil is left!
It would have been better for you if you gone on The Animal Show with this crap. I thought people like you had another avenue to spew garbage.
Finally, a Black Man has the guts to call a spade a spade. How many Caribbean Nationals or influential figures do you know, is bold enough to say this?
None!
A totally misguided and unfounded observation. Cecil, “it is best to say nothing and let people think your are ignorant than to open your mouth and leave them with no doubt.” The house of cards upon which Chavez built Venezuela is crumbling around Maduro and it is just a matter of time before it crushes him into oblivion.
Cecil why are trying to make it more difficult for us in Dominica? it is none of your dam business let Venezuela manage their problems and shot your big mouth.You are looking for attention thumbs down to you who in the kitchen filling the heat.
Mr.Mayor you are well advised to stay in your lane. The political situation in Venezuela has to be resolved by the Venezuelan people. Certainly not by you, Ambassador or by anyone in Dominica, America or elsewhere.
Former Mayor Joseph, Good luck with that!!! We need to first understand the protesters as well as the ruling Government before we make some type of irresponsible demands. I do not condone to this violence, but sometimes when Governments dont listen to the people, the people are forced to act differently. I hope this violence ends soon and that both the Govt and people allow some sense to prevail. In the meantime Mr. Joseph, I suggest that you stay quiet.
. The people are exercising their right to assemble, protest etc,.
Is cecil a practicing Adventist? Cecil if u a talking on behalf of ur master Skerrit u need to be very clear.Dominicans both here and those living in the US, need to outrage at these comments from a man that is very desperate. I think we understand why u would choose to attack the US and by extention President Obama. Please President let it be known that this mad man is sure not sharing the views of Dominicans, both here at home and in ur country that has done and will continue to do so much for our country. MAY GOD HELP US.
God does not help ignorant people.
WELL THE USA NEEDS TO COME TO OUR ASSISTANCE IN THIS POOR DOMINICA TOO MAN! CECIL CAN YOU TELL ME WHAT TO DO SO THAT they (the USA) can quickly come to deliver my people from tha wicked,evil, develish, deadly,merciless and brutal clutches of the Skerrit cabal?
DO you know how slily and foolish you sound.Politics can do strange things to the mind.To say that Dominicans are living under a wicked,evil, devilish, deadly,merciless and brutal clutches of the Skerrit cabal says a lot about your mentality to believe such nonsense.
Gary
Please take a chill pill. You have gone a dolaly
Noticing cecil want nuh? Stupes
Sad, sad, sad Cecil. How do you know what is going on in Venezuela Cecil? You are more expert now than Dr. Aaron or you doing this to redeem yourself in the eyes of you Master for getting you out of a pickle. Sad Cecil, real sad.
One does not have to be living in a Country to know what is happening in the country. We are living in modern times where the internet is available to me, I don’t know about you.
Assertive, NOT Agressive!
Cecil, so you are saying that you rely on outside people for accurate reporting from Venezuela? How is that different from people, who are supporting the protesters? Boy, internet old already. Is not only left wing press we are reading or listening to Cecil. There is also Facebook and other media, including individual people broadcasting web cam live.
Well said Cecil..”One does not have to be living in a Country to know what is happening…” So why do you take offense when Dominicans living abroad speak of the ills going on in Dominica? Why are you so opposed to the Venezuelan people standing up to Maduro? You need to zip it…
Check the history of the US in the Caribbean… you might be surprised or disgusted or both
while you at it check the history of remittance from the USA via MoneyGram and Western union you might be surprise or happy or both.
hint: its more than agriculture and tourism combine
To badrep
Where is your figures to prove such thing,saying something and believing it to be true is different from showing proof as to what you say.
We live in era when we can get information at our finger tips and some people sill choose to remain ignorant and ill informed very sad.
Gary
Get off your high horse and get back to reality.
I hope you do not travel to the a United States as we would not want them to pollute you.
Cecil seems like he has a problem because the people of Venezuela are the ones who have decided that they no longer want the government and are the ones out on the ground fighting. The blaming of America and Obama is just a ploy and grappling at excuses for not accepting the inevitable. The people of Venezuela has spoken
Do you know where the people of Venezuela have spoken, at the polls. They do not want to go back to an oligarchy Government,riots in the streets exploiting people socio-economic misgivings as a pretext to legitimize street action and violence aimed at toppling the government is not what the Venezuelan people want.
How convenient it is to blame the USA for what is happening in Venezuela. Do you know who the protesters are ? FYI the majority of them are young students just like the ones in Ukraine who are just frustrated with the system and are merely looking towards the future. So before saying anything talking is free. Please do your homework.
Cecil Who, Cecil Where, Cecil What?
Come on DNO..
In resent times Cecil Joseph has heighten his interest as a potent defender of the DLP. Mr. Skeritt will not be fooled, this is a sheep in a wolf attire. Cecil’s sole interest is to replace Mr. Timothy. Those antics of Cecil cannot fool Mr. Skeritt. Mr. Timothy was once my boss as A.C. Shillingford and even though we have our political differences, I am concerned about him. Please don’t trust the ex Mayor of Roseau, Cecil Joseph.
Who de hell is cecil to tell Obama what to do? America we need your help to get rid of this marxists regime, we need another Ronald Reagan in 2014.
Jesus Cecile. And here i was thinking you a man that actually have common sense. it just hows how some people like you are. and how your just a puppet and mouth peace. its typical on countries to blame outside influence rather than look within.You guys were going around with ur uncle Chavez crap when he was alive. you have no choice now but to repeat all that crap that’s being said to show support.Find out what the student were protesting before you Cecile continue going from a former Mayer to a puppet.
Cecil America is our friend, we have no beef with America, u know how many Dominicans living in America, GarCon ROss University is American, what happen to dem fellas? We need Change in this country.
Be Patient. The cahange is Coming! Can you go to the polling Station with a ruler?. I want my ‘X’ against Mad Man Skerrit candidate to be so perfectly drawn garcon! Not little happy i happy eh those GREEDIES ARE GOING TO BE BOOTED OUT OF OFFICE BY THE ELECTORATE!
DNO seems like you all are desperate for news! Cannot believe you all are taking crap from Cecil Joseph and put it in the media for all to read. Come on get real! Is Cecil trying to sing for his super??????? Crap Crap Crap!!!!
THAT WHAT lABOUR PARTY STANDS FOR CRAP! CRAP! CRAP! IT’S A PARTY BATTLING FOR SURVIVAL. CORRUPTION CANNOT LAST FOR EVER.
Dominica’s Humpty Dumpty is about to fall.How Happy am I!
Well said
You have a point there.
But why is it crap now? Only now? Didn’t Skerrit preach that same crap in Cuba last month? Didn’t Dr. Aaron echo that same crap in St. Joseph last week? Don’t be deceived and don’t blame DNO for putting out what top brass of the DLP preaching. Cecil Joseph is a former Mayor of Roseau, former candidate of the DLP in 2000 and is now hoping to contest for DLP in 2014. If you are serious about calling what Cecil said as crap then call what both Skerrit and Aaron said crap as well. Stop playing smart!