Legal Affairs Minister Ian Douglas is refuting claims that an Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court decision to allow petitions addressing the legality of Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit’s eligibility for nomination as a candidate for electoral office will create any level of instability in the country.
There have been concerns that while this matter hangs on, it could create some level of instability in Dominica.
But Douglas told the media following the hearing outside of the High Court of Roseau on Monday that even if the Dominica Labour Party (DLP) lost the five seats that were being challenged, the party would still continue to be the government of the country.
“Roosevelt Skerrit of Vielle Case doesn’t need to have the prime minister title for him to continue to wheel the kind of influence here and abroad. The work of Roosevelt Skerrit will continue and he will continue to provide for the poor, downtrodden and the unfortunate,” Douglas believes.
He said however there is no certainty in any court matter until the verdict is handed down.
Some of you guys have made some valid points you were very objective. We have to sometimes put our political caps down and speak with authority and principle on matters tht affect our country.Whethr you like Mr. Skerrit or not, he is not above the law, and too many secret deals are going in this country. We need accountability and transparency to prevail in our Blessed Country. Amen and Godd day to all
@wat a ting: Stop that foolish talk, grow up.
@ron: Pay chew, Charles Andrew, go wash it………..
@Analyst: And what makes you think that there has to be a By-Election, at the time of election he was dis-qualified and the next person was the only qualified, there was not a third person. Use you damn brain idiot.
@disapointed dominican: You must be very sick with red eyes, please do not equate Maynard Joseph with your rubbish talk.
Most of us when presented with facts are blind and stupid. The issue is not one of preference but law and if skerrit is a dual citizen he is not now nor was he ever eligible to become prime minister. However even if found guilty all he needs to do is renounce his french citizenship and partake in a bielection where he will undoubtedly be reelected just like all the UWP candidates who didn’t attend parliament and just wanted to draw the money. In a claim of protest they say.
Protest my rass. UWP should be shackled and chained along with most other politicians. UWP claim the man is a thief well it happen already i prefer the rich thief there than the broke ones. Tell Eddison take his big nose elsewhere at least when they claim Skerrit thiefing you can see things happening not hear intentions for things to happen
In the UWP era all you heard were intentions and nothing has gotten done
Well in the Skerrit era with all the supposed thiefing I seeing projects being done and completed which is less than I can say for other parties.
The only complaint I have is that there is not enough work in the country and this needs to be addressed as unemployment leads to a rise in crime and the pattern is already taking hold on that front so the Government needs to do something
being Objective does not mean taking sides but being reasonable and anyone taking a point of view based on a party is not objective but biased and obstinate.
I heard on Radio Cord Capi that next elections Skerrit will be giving out Microwave ovens that are so good, we can roast breadfruit in dem. I waiting. I tired roasting my breadfruit with wood.
@disapointed dominican: great description of skerrit
peltier u just want to be noticed.u still want more air time? it seems u have a deal with uwp. what they promise u your own network man?
what is your qualification?shit sifter?u are well qualified .take that to the bank.idiot!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
and we will still vote for him.imagine even maynard joseph ,the uwp representative will vote for skerrit.you just can’t keep a good man down!!!!!!!!!!
Ian as a fellow possie native my advice to you is run while there is still time. Leave skerrit handle his business.
what has the man ever did to u all? than help the country . you guys are sick and sour,power,hungry losers.
@BB:
@@wake up: religion and politics dont mingle and take your damn self and go read your bible better and u understand it properly and stop being a one day christian trying to make people believe that you a such a perfect christian when firstly you background needs cleaning’ so take that beam off tour eyes and come sit your ass on the net and read properly what is happening in the country .dont be such a jackass
@MB:Good job,MB. well said. We are going to make you the New Legal Affairs Minister, of Dominica. Ian has got to go!… But wait a minute,wasn’t he Dominica’s AG?…What exactly did happened with that gig?….He lost it,or was it taken away from him?…Alas poor petite….
Anyway,…All the best to you……
@Karkabeff:LOL….(Still laughin”)…Man,that is funny,very funny..You’ve got jokes!….You better be damn careful,wearing that t-shirt in Roseau on monday man.They might lock you up,or sell you to the Chinese…..
All the best to you….
@lasko…What happen you are a moron or what? Your garbage is the worse,the most senseless, and ridiculous of all the blogs….The issue is not about who Skerrit needs or does not need.It’s about whether he has violated the constitution…Many people believe that he has…and if that is the case, he should be punished…Stop making a fool of yourself !!!!!!!!!
It is strange than mankind always stands by the BAD MAN, but wavers so easily and remains silent when a good man is on trial. In Jamaica people died for Dudus coke, people chose to free Barabas over Christ, supporters are willing to overlook all the unethical doings and sayings of Mr. Skerrit. The church has never stood by a righteous man. Many Americans who would not dare raise an objection to Bush are washing their tongues on Obama. The wolrd loves the bad man and disregards the good man. We never stand by the good man but quickly defend the bad man, is it because we are afraid of the bad man? Peter Tosh asked the question, ” how long must the good suffer for the bad.” How can any man even a righteous man expect good to become of this world when what most of us want is bad? think about it awhile and take your stand
There is a wild card in Skerrit’s hands called a contingency plan; a what if something happens scenario and how to deal with it. Hypothetically speaking, let us say that the court ruling goes against Skerrit, does anyone in their right frame of mind think it would be the end of him? There is no law that states that he cannot take part in any bi-election as a result. Skerrit would have to renounce the French citizenship and he would be back as a thorn in the heart of the UWP and its cohots. The UWP and its cohots would not have achieved anyhing substantial but more grief. Skerrit has put a lot on the table to just walk away from it all. There is no one in Dominica who can beat him in a bi-election. At the end of the day, when it is all over,Skerrit will be able to pass legislation that will faciitate his position to take Dominca to the next level. The leadership of the UWP and others are not celebrating because they know for sure that Skerrit is not going anywhere. Infact we will notice a bolder, stronger and more charismatic Skerrit. Some of the people who have commented in this forum have not done it from a realistic point of view; infact they are merely using their emotions to convey a message.Anyway you look at it, Prime minister Skerrit is not going anywhere irrespective of the court ruling.
IN SUPPORT OF KARKABEFF …..MY BEST ADVICE TO YOU IS “RUN SKERRO RUN”,MAKE SURE IT’S TO FRANCE,BECAUSE ANYWHERE ELSE,YOU WILL BE EXTRADITED TO OPEN YOUR MOUTH AND TALK THE TRUTH…
U RIGHT SKERRIT MUST LOVE ME AND U DOMINICANS A JUST HATING ME AND HIM 2GETHER AND IM MOVING AWAY FROM MY PC AND GO DO SKERRIT WORK FOR HIM .CAUSE HE DIDNT GIVE (BUY) ME THIS PC TO DO IDLE WORK AND TURN OUT TO BE JUST AS IDIOTIC LIKE U GUYS BECAUSE D, D, I. C DIDNT COME WITH A TAG
all of u a just plain idiots and i will move away from my pc but guess what when u all starving and begging where a all the pms and minister hahahha and even me.//////////// foolish rats always have personal issues with the pm of DOMINICA ask urself that B.B.I.C GO FIGRE IT OUT
god place his ten commandments which is his laws egs keep the sabbath holy yet still we break it and keep doing our own thing.But here we are discriminating the prime minister for the law of the land.we really need to keep close to gods word and stop trying to take the beam out of somebody else eyes.the law of the land stands but what about gods law we are all guilty.ye that is without sin cast the first stone.
THE TIME IS GETING CLOSER AND CLOSE ,DOMINICAN HOLD DEM JOKER’S DOWN….BRAVO……
Guilty as charged and Ian knows that.
While this is a civil matter he better be aware that the police is watching and waiting patiently. If found culpable he will be charged for breaking the laws of the land in a criminal court. He is El Supremo now and no officer will make a move for fear of retribution but as soon as he is off that throne and does not qualify for 24 hrs police security he better run like hell and not to the US because we have extradition treaty with Obama and the DC boys. I hope the opposition taking note to demand criminal charges when he and Peter is found to have knowingly broken the law
I cant wait to see all them sexy girls lined up infront the prison to make their visits. PJ did and said more than that but was ultimately incacerated. I can assure you that his visitors were few and far in between because he no longer yielded great power. So Skerrit play your self now, but the officers of the law that have been victimized are ready and waiting with cuffs and truncheons. My advice to you is resign and run. I am sure PM Reggie will make you ambassador of China or venezuela because that is not against the law and you will be safe out there. Go with your first choice and bring Vince back from the UN and make him PM. Then Loren to the UN. Vince will more bring you back as PM than Reggie.
But my last and best advice is RUN SKERRO RUN. I will be wearing my red T-Shirt on Monday in Roseau with RUN SKERRO RUN on it. I am sure the opposition will follow suit with Blue and White shirts saying the same thing.
U do the crime,then you pay the price…The same constitution that Skerrit said can’t prevent him from doing what he wants will deal with him soon….
@Nyah: Are you really saying there were no gun crime drugs greed when UWP was in power? Is the hate that you have for the PM so strong that you can’t even be objective and fair. Remember my friend hate affects the hater more than it does the hated.
When the europeans ruled this country some of us was noteven considered worthy enough to vote, infact some of us was mnot even considered a part of the political process. Today times have changed and because we as a small counrty have evolved from the totalitarian style of goverment to a more liberal state, even me can express some statement about the current affairs in Dominica.
There was time Dominicans could not even hold high offices in the land, we were ruled and governed by others and the french, maybe that is why most of us find that we can make a better living in the french? and maybe that is why we are so bent of petty foolishness that we cannot make progress. so what if a person has dual citizenship, to me I see an advantage having both. Like they say you will get the best of both worlds, hello? Stop being a J******** s
@LAW: You wish, dream on
I cannot understand why UWP supporters can’t accept the fact that the DLP won and that is the Government of Dominica. These people along with their Parl reps are trouble makers and do not care about Dominica.
The curse that you guys are calling for Dominica was started by the UWP. You are setting a bad example for the youth of Dominica by disrespectful standards shown towards those who are your leaders.
Remember that we are always to show respect to earn it. I’m thru with you guys talk, I’m with the peacefull side DLP, they dont beat up on petty issues , Skerrit deals with facts, development and welfare for us Dominicans which you all couldn’t do in you all term.
This just goes to say that it had to take a young man to do wat old men couldnt do.
ppl ,like paying for it, sounds so stupid and idiotic..you seems to have an issue with the PM..u seems to have axe to grind..all those who came after patrick john were not better than PM SKERRITT,INCLUDING THE SAME PARTICK JOHN.YOU PPL ARE NOT BASING YOU HATRED ON ISSUES,,THEY ARE ALL PERSONAL AND POLITICAL PARTY POPPET
ACCORDING TO A BLOG BY LESKO,”DOMINICAN OR NO DOMINICAN SKERRITT IS A GOOD PM SO LEAVE HIM ALONE” DOES THAT MEAN IF A HAITIAN APPLIES TO BE A PARL-REP WE SHOULD TURN A BLIND EYE???
THE LAW IS THE LAW AND ALL IS BELOW IT.
@lasko: he dont need us, we need him ? ? ? ?
he dont need us, we need him ? ? ? .whattttttt ?
You have just created another CURSE on our beautiful country !
Is Skerrit Jesus ? ?
MY FRIEND, JESUS IS THE ONLY ONE WHO DOESNT NEED US BUT WE NEED HIM ! !
sKERRIT NEED OUR VOTES- JESUS DOESNT !
@lasko: What’s wrong, your full stop isn’t working or what? You should move in front your pc according to you. Whatever Skerrit did to help develop Dominica wasn’t a favor, it’s his job. Besides we are lucky that while he was busy loading his pockets he actually found time to do what he’s paid to do. So you need to do us all a favor and shut the hell up, because what’s going on here has nothing to do with who voted for Skeritt or not, but upholding the fundamental law of Dominica. The Vieille Case constituency needs to be blamed for the current situation, not the non labourites. They were informed of his dual citizenship and still voted for him, so deal with it. A wrong deed doesn’t magically become right depending on who is involved.
@John Brown:
Funny how its under his watch that the country is sliding down the pit of gun crime drugs and greed
Guess thats the next level we are constantly told about.
If you really think that God has anything to do with this, then you are reading the wrong bible.
@lasko Read what you have written again please…..!!!.Skerrit must love you sir/madan….Skerrit does not need us we need him…SO LUDICROUS…….Thanks God Dominicans are waking up from their hibernation…..THE FRENCH MAN SHOULD BE SENT PACKING SIR/MADAM…..HE IS A BAD EXAMPLE..
@wat a ting:
And satan has a way of taking care of his own
The Labour party, UWP party, Freedom party are not the issue what is at stake is the ” CONSTITUTION ” and that’s what we as DOMINICANS are concerned about , no one even the PM is above the Law it is the law of the land and everyone of us have to adhered to it, so anyone baking the law must be dealt with and that’s what the Court is for. Tony Astphan just opens his mouth and hot air comes out I always wonder how the PM have that man as one of his advise he could do beeter than that. Election is over but we have to allow the Court to do it’s job no one is jealous of anyone. To many things slip by because D’ICANS do not ask questions they just accept whatever they are told and that should not continue.
Skerrit never had anything in him to have qualified him to be Prime Minister.That is the price we are paying in this country.
no other pm cannot do what skerrit has done for Dominica so shut yr hungry self up and move in front of your pc and go find work to do and stop minding what skerrit is doing because as far as i know skerrit is doing a damn good job for our country and you peoples are just bias and its because you all voted for other parties if Dominican didn’t want skerrit they would not have voted him in so go find something else to do and shut upppppppp. Dominican or no Dominican skerrit is a damn good pm and is doing well for all of us and stop investigating and under minding the man he dont need us we need him have you ever consider that and just to make it clear im not even a supporter of skerrit regime and i dont act like some of we , we Dominicans fight amongst ourself whilst the pm and ministers sit and dine together as human being . whose the fool now
allyu people not easy eh in dominica when workers was dere allyu say is not performance dat matters is corruption now people focusing on corruption allyu saying is not corruption dat matters is performance. u just can’t win in this country with the dominican mindset that who they like can do no wrong and who dey doh like always wrong.lol
The hypocracy of UWP and its supporters is beyond comprehension. . All of a sudden they are all constitutional scholars, but ignores the fact that members of their own party holds dual citizenship. Matthew 7:5 says, “You hypocrite, first take the plank out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to remove the speck from your brother’s eye”.
In the 2000 election campaign one of the wise men on Q95 had a talk show on Marpin tv and interviewed Rosie Douglas who had seven or ten passports with him, which he displayed on the table infront of that wise man and he said nothing. He did not say to Mr. Douglas sir you cannot be Prime Minister; the constitution says this, that and the other. He said nothing, so why now?
Let’s not be fooled, this is not about dual citizenship!! This is about trying to unseat a very very popular and unbeatable Prime Minister; a Prime Minister that’s the backbone of his party. Their thinking is, if we cut off the head the body dies, then the Labour Party goes the route of the Freedom Party. Remember what happend when Ms. Charles left the Freedom Party? This is what they are trying to duplicate; we cannot beat them one way, we will try another.
@MB WHO GOD BLESS LET NO MAN CURSE. HAVE YOU EVER SEEN THE RIGHTEOUS FORSAKEN NOR HIS SEED BEGGING BREAD? THE LORD KNOWETH THE DAYS OF THE UPRIGHT
.AND THEIR INHERITANCE SHALL BE FOR EVER.POLITICS WILL ALWAYS FAIL PEOPLE LIKE YOU WHO PUTTING ALL YOUR TRUST IN MAN.GO READ YOU BIBLE AND PRAY.
Mr. Douglas, I read with horror this piece and what you said about the PM. Are you sure you mean him well? Your words show that you believe he is guilty for you have found other work for him already. ““Roosevelt Skerrit of Vielle Case doesn’t need to have the prime minister title for him to continue to wheel the kind of influence here and abroad.”
You even made arrangement for the Labour Party when the PM is impeached, “that even if the Dominica Labour Party (DLP) lost the five seats that were being challenged, the party would still continue to be the government of the country.”
As an attorney and the Legal Affairs Minister you make a very weak and halfhearted statement about the issue, with the Prime Minister job and Prime Ministership (is that a word) on the chopping block. It is almost as though you cannot wait to see the PM impeached. No hard feelings though for you must have your reasons for not coming more convincingly to the PM Skerritt’s defense.
My observation.
@MB: Stop calling people stupid
this is disrespect. Does it feel good if someone call u stupid?
treat people how u would like to be treated. at least try and u will
see how good it will feel……i am just saying respect each other’s opinion
is that the same ian who said if you just go drink some water skerrit would be bad talking you… hmmm after a time is another in this timmy tucker world
I support most of Roosvelt Skerrit’s domestic policies !
I also believe the rule of law and the constitution MUST be respected at all time. Personally, I hope he does not have dual citizenship, but if he does then he needs to resign, renounce his French citizenship, and run for election again.
The fundamental question “IS HE OR IS HE NOT” a French citizen, I do not know, and that is what the court is looking into. If is is dual citizen then he needs to go, if not let him govern.
It’s that simple, but you can’t have it both ways !
I am no attorney but I can see that the outcome of this case will be that the current PM will be disqualified as Parlrep hence he will loose the leadership of the party and be out of government ( as a minister) for some time. How long will depend on his course of action after the verdict.
MB: I totally agree with you that the PM might have good intentions but he has very bad political advisors .
Skerrit should have done his home work before seeking a French Passport. On the other hand..this may just be an indication of his level of allegiance and confidence in Dominica as a nation with the ability to succeed. This act does not go down in history as one of unwavering patriotism at all…NOT when you are the nations leader pursuing another soverienty .
just some food for thought my ppl:
What sort of signal would be sent to the Cuban people if Fidel Castro (who by the way is no longer the leader of Cuba) were to now seek a US passport or a passport from any other country for that matter? I’m no Cuban but I have a feeling that the people would think that he will be leaving them to perish and heading for higher grounds if it becomes necessary.
A leader should be totally focussed on his country and should be willing to die for his people.
Skerrit has had high praise for his friends Chavez, Castro and the Chinese Prime minister. Apparently he has not been informed in depth of these men degree of patriotism to their respective countries…. It a little to late for him to take that page from their books. But he surely can do a bit more reading for himself.
Ian you must say that, or else you will be fired..If you had a vestige of morality left in you, then you would have told Skerrit from the time he said “no law,no constitution can prevent him from being nominated”,that you cant tolerate this crass rubbish issuing from his mouth.Instead you are like his footstool or his doormat..He tells you what he wants and you simply cry like a toddler..What a shame!!! You are in no position to say what way the court will decide.Instead you should go take a doze of morality,integrity,truthfulness,uprightmess,probity,and stop ganging up with your other immoral clowns in cabinet who are servilely flattering Skerrit.
Are you sensing the mood of the people? Do you know the amount of decay this govt has brought upon the country?Do you know the level of lawlessness this govt has supervised in this country?Do you know the level of poverty this govt has created in this country? Do you know the amoount of laziness this government has created in this country..I guess you don’t cause you are living in your own fools paradise..This French Prime Minister was never Prime Ministerial material and to the doubting Thomas’ who had faith in him, he has more destruction to do to them(his followers) before he finally falls…..
If Mr. Skerrit is knowingly breaking the laws of the land regarding this dual citizenship issue he should simply step down and let someone else in the ruling party take on the title as Prime Minister of Dominica. I personally believe the people of Dominica deserve to know the absolute truth about this matter.
The UWP was so cock-a-hook in bringing the elections petitions. They had finally gotten soemthing or so they thought. What happended? Judith pestaina is stillonradio quoting ceratin sums of money peopel were paid to bribe, yet still she could not bringthe evidence in support of hers and the UWP charge. So how do you expect the court to adjudicate when our system – the same one that has served us from Crown Colony Rule to now demand that the person making the charge must prove what they are saying. Prime ZMinister Skerrit has notnhing to prove.he does not have to prove that he did not bribe anybody. Judith and the UWp must prove their case in court or else stop wasting the court’s time Stop the “fishing”. bring the hard cold evidence. Sudenly our coutr system is unjust.The very same system that time and again has handed down verdicts in favor of those who today are crying foul..
@wat a ting: Jealous of those who Bad Talk each other? Remember what happened not long ago my fellow Dominicans? It was that same Ian Douglas who disclosed in a telephone conversation with someone allegedly from New York, that he was badly hurt by the knowledge that PM Skerritt was in the habit of BAD TALKING him behind his back, even though he has given his heart and soul to him. He stated that the PM’s conduct was dishonorable. Remember, that conversation was released on YOU TUBE and subsequently on the HOT SEAT on Q95. The whole world heard Ian Douglas putting blows on PM Skerritt. He never disputed what he said about his PM. That same Ian Douglas admitted that he was the victim of a set up and was lured into making those statements about the PM. Ian said that was a blunder on his part. He agreed that sometimes we say things that are not in the spirit that they were said. ‘THAT WAS A BLUNDER.’ Ian Douglas admitted later. He blamed the recorder but tried to turn and twist the conversation, never taking responsibility for his EXHALING. That was IAN DOUGLAS. That is the same IAN DOUGLAS today.
Was Ian demoted as AG in the DLP GOVT. and made Minister of legal Affairs for reasons unknown to the public? Dominicans had many reasons for speculating on his reshuffle. Isn’t the position of AG all about LEGAL AFFAIRS? Think for yourself my people.
Such arrogance! Well, well, well the world of Roosevelt Skerrit for true. Time will tell because jah is not a bajan policeman.
…. Emancipate yourselves from mental slavery.
@Is dat self!:
I agree with you!! upholding the Constitution!!!!!!!!!!!
I dont support any of the political party! But the constitution must be followed!!!!!!
Cannot have it both ways!
Mr. Douglas must grow up, he has essential admited that Mr. Skerrit is guilty. Also he made no mention was made of Dominica continuing, instead it is the “world of Roosevelt Skerrit” and the labour party. Why all the worship of Mr. Skerrit? This is the same man who never held any management or responsible position before getting into politics, this is the same man who hardly owned anything before getting into politics and made himself rich on the back of the tax payers, this the same man who is not qualified to hold public office in Dominica because his has dual citizenship, this is the same man who refuses to respect the intelligence of Dominicans by continuing to feed us with obviouse lies, this is the same man who is unable to have a conversation with a straight face because he is well aware of the lies which he tells, this is the same man who has no respect for the constitution, laws, rules of the Commonwealth of Dominica.
Dominicans wake up, PM Skerrit should be in Prison, there are many Dominicans who have done much less who are currently in prison. It was a mistake by the citizens of Dominica to allow a person of such low quality to become our Prime Minister, he is not qualified to run even a shop and i’m not talking of degrees or educational background, i’m refering to quality of person. PM skerrit is a low breed who should be removed as soon as possible from the high office of Prime Minister of this land using the constitution and laws of the Commonwealth of Dominica which he treats with such disdain.
@wat a ting: Straight up Stupid .. That’s you. People like you that will remain hungry because your are not a bright person
Mr Douglas. I am not a supporter of either party, how ever the law is the law and we all must abide by the the law. Now your are the Legal Affairs Minister in Dominica and I strongly reccommend that you do your research and read up on both the french constitution and the constitution of Dominca before you go public with your comments.
(A child who was born abroad and who has only one French parent can repudiate his French nationality during the six months prior to his reaching the age of majority, or in the year which follows it (article 19-4 of the Civil Code.) This was take directly from the french constitution).
The Prime Minister falls directly under this section. In other the words if you were born abroad and you have one french parent like the PM does then you are not a french citizen. Please Domincans read and understand what the laws states. In Dominica we called it the age of consent which is 16 in France they call it the age of majority which is 18. If you were born abroad and has one french parents you CANNOT claim french citizenship or repudiate it 6 months before turning 18 which is the age of consent in france and other french territories. The PM obtain his first french passport in 2006 he clearly broke the law he was the sitting PM at the time and he knew what he did was wrong not only that he disrespected the entire nation and said that now law or no constitution can prevent him from holding political office in Dominca. I hope they play the tape in court so the judge can hear it. Now the constitution of Dominca states : please read this section was taken directly from the Domincan constitution
Dominica: 1978 Constitution
Disqualifications for Representatives and Senators.
32.-
1. A person shall not be qualified to be elected or appointed as a Representative or Senator
(hereinafter in this section referred to as a member) if hea.
is by virtue of his own act, under any acknowledgement of allegiance, obedience or
adherence to a foreign power or state;
b. is a minister of religion;
c. is an undischarged bankrupt, having been adjudged or otherwise declared bankrupt
under any law in force in Dominica;
d. is under sentence of death imposed on him by a court of law in any part of the
Commonwealth or is serving a sentence of imprisonment (by whatever name called)
exceeding twelve months imposed on him by such a court or substituted by competent
authority for some other sentence imposed on him by such a court, or is under such a
sentence of imprisonment the execution of which has been suspended;
e. subject to such exceptions and limitations as may be prescribed by Parliament, has an
interest in any government contract and has not, within seven days of his nomination as
a candidate for election or, as the case may be, at least seven days before the date of his
prospective appointment, disclosed the nature of the contract and of his interest therein
by means of a notice published in the Official Gazette and in a daily or weekly
newspaper circulating in Dominica; or
f. holds or is acting in the office of President.
What’s the big deal now we all know that the PM was an adult when he sworn allegiance to France in 2006 to obtain his french passport so he is and was not qualified to hold elected office in Dominca. The case is a clear cut . Dont get me wrong the PM might have good intentions but he has very bad political advisors .
The PM cannot break the law and lead the nation.
TO ALL THOSE HUNGRY BRATS THAT IS WAITING FOR SKERRIT KINGDOM TO FALL I HOPE YOU ALL NEXT LEADER WILL NEVER LET YOU ALL DOWN.YOU ALL ARE JUST JELOUSE OF THE MEN.JALUSY SAY FWE SAUS YAI
I don’t expect you to say anthing different Mr. Douglas. You can keep living in your Roosevelt Skerrit world, but everyone doesn’t have to. The party in government is not the issue here, but upholding the Constitution. There is no room for special treatment, rules are rules!
Ian you scaring me..you sound like you know what the result is going to be. If the court rule in the uwp favor that would be a hell of a blow to Dominica. It shows how low the uwp would go to detroy a country that is on the right path.
Sounds like Dominica rotates around Roosevelt Skerrit
BRAVO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Of all people you as Minister of Legal affairs, you really try to make it so Easy! Time will tell.
Confident and strong statement; but the “world of Roosevelt Skerrit?” My my my…