Joseph Isaac rebuffs accusations of abandoning UWP; labels them unfair

Isaac was sworn in as a government minister on Friday

On Thursday (April 12) Joseph Isaac became Dominica’s new Environment Minister in the Roosevelt Skerrit-led Dominica Labour Party administration, after having earlier sent shockwaves through his party, the opposition United Workers Party, by abandoning the UWP and its supporters.

Isaac won the Roseau Central seat as a UWP candidate in the last general election.

Today he contends that the UWP is politically divisive and continuously poured cold water on his efforts to push the opposition party into a more nationalistic mode.

His resignation from the party and his acquisition of a Cabinet position in a government he had been highly critical of, along with the rest of the UWP leadership and party, has led to loud cries and labeling of Joseph Isaac a Judas who sold out for the proverbial thirty pieces of silver.

In this interview conducted for DNO, Journalist Ken Richards asked Isaac about that allegation and related matters:

DNO: How do you feel about all the criticism coming your way, from what was your party before they say you are a sell-out, you are a Judas, you are looking after your own interests, money, you forget the UWP and the commitment you had to them?

ISAAC: No I feel that is very very unfair, very untrue. I consulted with them for over a year. As I said I’ve spoken to the executive, I’ve spoken to the common man on the street, I’ve spoken at the general council meeting, I’ve spoken to our leader, and in all the different instances I was giving recommendations, solutions, identifying our obstacles and challenges, and recommending solutions to be able to be a better party in the interest of Dominica. So I think it is unfair, I think it is unfortunate. I think what we need to think of is a more positive approach to politics and development.

DNO: But what your critics are saying is, you want to be a leader, you wanted to be the leader of the UWP, you eventually want to be prime minister, you think if you go with the Labour Party you’ll have a better chance.

ISAAC: That’s speculation.

DNO: But what about you and your ambition do you want to be a leader some day?

ISAAC: That’s not on my mind. I am a leader in my own right, so I don’t know if I would say I want to say I want to be a leader. Since I’ve been a very young person, in sports I’ve been leading in sports, so I’m a leader.

DNO: How capable you are if you were given the chance of leading a political party?

ISAAC: That there to me, I would rather people judge my ability based on my track record.

DNO: Do you think that is something you would be able to do, that’s what I’m asking.

ISAAC: I think with the help of God anytime somebody is determined to do anything they can do it …

DNO: There are people who feel very strongly about those who cross the floor (of Parliament). They’re saying you received a mandate from one party and now you have abandoned them, and you are actually with the government side.

ISAAC: No I, I didn’t cross the floor I said that I am an independent member of Parliament, giving full support to the government.

DNO: You are a government minister now?

ISAAC: Yes.

DNO: So you are with the government now?

ISAAC: Well the only way you can be a minister is to be in Cabinet …

DNO: Which means (that) you are with the Labour Party now whether you are a member or not, because you are going to be enacting their policies.

ISAAC: Well again, that’s a matter, that’s like semantics. I would say, at the end of the day since you are contributing and, as I said eh, in my speech, according to Fidel Castro, it doesn’t matter what people think at this point in time. I think history will absolve me from the reality of what the vision was.

DNO: Do you think there should be legislation preventing people from crossing the floor?

ISAAC: Again I cannot comment on that. That there to me, should be a national research, a national poll …

DNO: But I am asking for your opinion …

ISAAC: Well, that’s why I am trying to keep the talk to national development rather than focus on issues of legislation …

DNO: But that issue affects the country and you are now a government minister, you have to have a position, you have to have an idea, you have to have an opinion!

ISAAC: Well I don’t know everything …

DNO: Nobody knows everything but in terms of legislation about cross the floor, do you think that is necessary?

ISAAC: I don’t know you should tell me …

DNO: (Well) the UWP is saying there should be legislation. What do you think?

ISAAC: Well they you should ask!

DNO: No, I am asking you because you are a parliamentarian too. You will have a vote too if that comes.

ISAAC: If it’s brought to parliament then I can debate it. Then I would have my thoughts well organized …

DNO: But can’t you share your opinion now?

ISAAC: No, no. My focus to be honest with you, my focus right now is on national development and working. Because remember Dominica faced a major catastrophe hurricane. So to me the most important thing that we can be talking about, both the opposition and the government side is about what can we do to move this country. Especially in the issue of housing, especially the issue of job creation – these to me are the most important and most pivotal things that we should be talking about … so that’s why I am saying humbly, I do not want to comment on that.

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76 Comments

  1. Shame
    April 17, 2018

    Mr. Ken Richards for an international journalist i am very disappointed in your line of questioning. It is even worst that you would put out such an interview verbatim. A story would be better based on the interview but DNO is workers ao what do we expect.

  2. He Is Right
    April 16, 2018

    He could not possibly answer that for obvious reasons. Let Dominicans who are not involved in a Party answer that. I, for one do not endorse legislation. People have a right to do as they please. If the other Party accepts him, there is nothing wrong with that and nothing wrong in him crossing the floor.
    Dominicans may not be accustomed to that but overseas it is normal that a politician decides to cross the floor. The politician would not be chastised or called unbecoming names by the public. He chose to cross the floor for his personal reasons. Wish him well.
    Good luck Isaac. You are your own man. Do whatever pleases you. If others got the opportunity or as much as consider it and are accepted, they would do likewise.

  3. Talk Nuh Talk
    April 16, 2018

    If I read this interview in isolation without knowing who was who I would not have guessed that the interviewee is a grown man. He seems very reluctant to defend his beliefs. You have made a decision to go where the ‘grass is greener’ and you are afraid to own it! Shame on YOU, open YOUR mouth and say what YOU did because YOU did it and YOU know why YOU did it. So don’t be afraid to state the facts that we already all know.

  4. prophet for a profit
    April 16, 2018

    Last election Skerrit had tell him before he open his mouth on anything, go and pay the delinquent social security payments he owe DSS for his workers. Isaac stay mute! he never open his mouth about PM again.

    • Soulsistah
      April 16, 2018

      Lol… Look jokes…go away Isaac nobody cares!

  5. Jonathan Y St Jean
    April 16, 2018

    “Sly fox” Joseph Isaac says he will have an opinion on legislation to cross the floor or not, if the matter is brought up in a debate in parliament, but outside of that he has lost his capacity to think logically.You are revealing how empty and shallow you are as an individual and an independent.I guess when you find out which way the Labour party wind is blowing on the matter then you can walk and talk in lock step with Skerritt.Man admit you hace crossed the floor to the side of Labour.You are only fooling yourself Joseph, and no one else.You have lost your voice and given a committment to Skerrit that he is your political leader, because you know that once your views are contrary to those of El Supremo, you will lose your dream political vision which is to be a minister.Independent my big toe.Selfish !

  6. prophet for a profit
    April 16, 2018

    For the 2018 Twet and Traitor of the Year Award, i would like to nominate Mr. Joseph Isaac a my candidate

  7. viewsexpressed
    April 16, 2018

    “Joseph Isaac rebuffs accusations of abandoning UWP; labels them unfair:”
    Issac YOU abandoned UWP, your constituency, You abandoned decency in politics, failed to at least consult, talk to your constituents. It appears you have been in daily contact with YOUR Skerrit because your trip and your journey was well planned and the Skerrit corrupt door was wide open for you. That is what we refer to as Abandon.
    You betrayed us. The UWP is the best & most highly professional political party to take Dominica out of this abyss it`s in now lead by your favourite & loyal corrupt friend Skerrit. While you are in there in this cesspit of corruption, as you well know, you will help us clean out and have those guilty arrested for messing about with states funds. You advocated that the Bin Bobol Fertilizer Bobol, CBI Passport scams where all questionable and loaded with a high corruption stew. Where do you stand now Issac? It appears you will be tainted within this corrupt Labour government…

  8. KERI
    April 16, 2018

    Thanks for your pro and con analysis of Issac. The man made his decision and we have to respect tit weather we support him or not. But Lets all agree on one thing–the man sounds like a hustler – he talks like a hustler, he looks like a hustler and he acts like a hustler. Would anyone of you with your hard earn cash buy a used car from a car that sounds and looks Issac? I know I would run away as fast and as far as I can. I think Bro Issac is ‘full of it’ with all that development and country first talk!!!!

  9. April 15, 2018

    Isaac has betrayed the people, he is CANNOT be trusted, so no excuses can justify what he did.

  10. April 15, 2018

    All these politions are doing is looking for their pockets
    They are not concerned about people come next election
    They come and beg u to vote for them

    • nicole
      April 16, 2018

      That is politics my love. :mrgreen: :mrgreen:

  11. One of a kind
    April 15, 2018

    The journalist needs to watch American news…learn how to interview someone

    • Me
      April 16, 2018

      And the interviewee needs to grow up. His answers were rather infantile, not those one expects from a mature and well-seasoned statesman.

    • Ibo France
      April 16, 2018

      Many Caribbean folks believe that foreign is better than homegrown in every thing. They need to disabuse themselves of this erroneous notion. Ken Richards is a reputable journalist who asks very probing questions. Mr. Isaac is the one to be criticized. His answers were incoherent, pathetic and unintelligible. Don’t castigate the interviewer for the interviewee’s lamentable performance.

  12. Zandoli
    April 15, 2018

    That interview was painful to read. Very incoherent.

  13. UDOHREADYET
    April 15, 2018

    Well done! At least one man has awakened and seen the light!

    Dominicans just faced major storms and a devastating hurricane in just two years the Island is/was devastated but they’re STILL obsessed with politics, name calling, mapwi, focusing on individuals to hate on… nonsense!

    • Ibo France
      April 15, 2018

      What Mr. Isaac did deserves the collective scorn of the entire country. Politics affects our daily lives, even the air we breathe. Nothing wrong in expressing your genuine concerns about the downward trajectory of the republic. Dominicans are too apathetic and that’s the reason the leader feels comfortable in insulting port workers, ballooning the government, and hardly has nothing to smile about for his nearly twenty years in power. The masses deserve much better. Come on man!

      • Truth
        April 16, 2018

        I do agree with you that the masses deserve much better. Much better than the Linton character you are trying to impose on us. Surely we deserve better than a high school drop-out, arrogant individual to lead this country in the 21st century.

    • Me
      April 16, 2018

      I take it you are referring to the DLP and Kairi?

    • viewsexpressed
      April 16, 2018

      Everytime I read you script it tells me that UDHREADYET. So tell us when will you be ready, that s mature enough to comprehend the ills and corruption and poor governance of ur struggling island. These Labour government ministers and acolytes appears rich, well rich while we the suffering people continue to live n squalor and poverty.
      We will continue to be obsessed with politics, that we are and not a theocracy and not communist where people in these countries are silenced and kill. Here in Dominica we are attacked, called names and insulted.
      We live under a very corrupt Labour government regime and you there talking nonsense like a bind loyalist you are. Go clean up the dirty corrupt Labour arty Government if you want any work to do.
      And remember that Skerrit Must Go

  14. viewsexpressed
    April 15, 2018

    That`s a very professional interview by one of Dominica’s Best Ken Richards. As I read it is obvious that Issac was stumbling all the way or that there were or are real stumbling blocks in his way which affects his thoughts. It`s what is called “Red Handed”, well Red and confused.
    Issac found it extremely difficult answering some of the questions put to him by Ken. This tells me that Hon Linton and the UWP are not the issue nor the cause of the political mental strain that this man appears to be going through. I`m not sure that his thoughts and thinking was there as there were times he wished he could evade the open questions thrown at him.
    Issac is unable to share his Own Opinion.
    Check this: Question by Ken Richards (DNO):
    DNO: But can’t you share your opinion now?
    ISAAC: No, no. My focus to be honest with you, my focus right now is on national development and working.
    Lol…What a way to evade a simple question
    Issac also seems lost, nerves and in doubt and regrets…

  15. Fitzgerald Charles
    April 15, 2018

    It’s sad to see the level of intellect by government ministers. Just reading the dialogue and watching the manner in which questions were answered makes me wonder on what premise ministers are chosen to run the affairs of a country. It’s really disheartening to witness the caliber of leadership governing this country. This is just a mockery. Are we still a democracy? Do we still have opinions that matter ? Is the government the master or the servant of the people ? Do citizens realize their worth ? It would be interested to really know how people feel deep down about who is leading / serving them.

    • Laughter the best medicine
      April 15, 2018

      SMH, LMAO real loud.I’m in support Fitagerald whoever you are. I know this character too well.I have to laugh when he calls self a professional with expertise etc. Well what can I say ? He is entitled to his opinion the facts is whole other topic. I ,like you Fitzgerald I hate to critic people but in such cases one cannot help but stand for the truth. This Neo-DLP Circus has to come to an end at some point. I thought seriously back in June1995 when VOA announced that an unknown farm was Dominica’s new PM that was a big joke as far as I was concerned. The mixture then I called a Cabal as it had a mafioso flavor. a mix of all kinds of wannabees.These went on to create some critical errors and early too! The only comparable administration to come close is the current Trump alias DD’s administration. The whole thing just got stupid when Rosie , caught in limbo after years in the wilderness came / brought up the idea of forming a hybrid with the Greens. After his an Pierro’s…

      • Laughter the best medicine
        April 15, 2018

        deaths. It was Donnie Boyd whostated that the horses were out of the barn, referring to Eddo et Al. That was the truth at the time and is still relavant( see what it has become in opposition) But the Neo DLP like the UWP in 1995-2000 has vindicated the UWP for want of a better expression.
        D/can Political history does not have any documented anything like is going on currently. Taking DA to the next level. I ask, is it an upside down level? I am not sure if the chief crook and newly appointed( new crook) on the block minister are aware of the TV comical series of the 70′ & 80’s Sanford & Son. They expect us to beleive a Crack & Bull story like theirs? How can one be in the UWP Tuesday call a conference Wed and b4 next Wed is Dominica’s new Environment Minister in the Roosevelt Skerrit-led Dominica Labour Party administration.

      • Laughter the best medicine
        April 15, 2018

        So it is official Gregory Issacs has joined the Neo -DLP’s echo chamber after having been part of the now vapour team of Edison James and Julius Timothy, UGG Prevost ,Didier, Sherridon Gregoire afew disgruntled former Greens and even the original (now invade, contaminated psuedo) DLP.The current psuedo Neo-DLP is now laden with all kinds of opportunists with some seriously similar characteristics.Which I will point out in chronological order. fatherless in their youth meaning dads out of their lives migrating forgetting about them- for some it was motivation.Were not breast fed in appears : as they seem to lack empathy,GreedyCarry a chip on the shoulder.The common expression & Ads” Robots are taking over our human jobs” is very serious.making Pizza is a skilled art.today Robots can make em 100x faster ask Robbie
        Now, by the same token Corruption has taken over our Government. It’s 10000 more corrupt than prior to 1995.Gregory issacs’s a heavy Tv freak .

      • Laughter the best medicine
        April 15, 2018

        Dominica’s new Environment Minister in the Roosevelt Skerrit-led Dominica Labour Party administration, after having watched the series FLIP this House got the idea of Flip this Party but it could not work so he flipped partys instead. His sign in the window” saying he does not know if Medard is corrupt but the Gov’t is” gives a sign of the times. If you wanna get ahead and cannot beat them ,join them. Power at any cost he quoted fidel now he is quoting Malcolm X Power at any cst hi stake on Malcolms words. It’s all straight in our faces. It is Gov’t by Pirates for the Pirates.
        It’s on land, so it matters not if he can swim. I don’t think Gregory Issacs can swim. I don’t recall in the river catching crayfish with us back in the day. i knew he dumped at nights. Now he is tete en tete with a human crayfish if u know what i mean.
        Roger & Out.

    • Ibo France
      April 15, 2018

      Today, the only qualification to become a politician is to be dishonest. It is obvious to me that lying is a prerequisite to enter politics. It’s stupefying to know how little these fellows know.

    • Me
      April 16, 2018

      It makes you wonder which institutes of learning the new Minister got the degrees from he is so boastful about?

  16. RandyX
    April 15, 2018

    Isaac, you have betrayed your party and your voters. The question is, for what? You have given us a few excuses but forgive for not buying stale fish. The bottom line is, the dictator lured you with cash and that is all that is to it. Shame on you!!

  17. Tj
    April 15, 2018

    What the price paid for Mr” issac treason like Judah’s Iscariot.

  18. Channel 1
    April 15, 2018

    ….smh………ahh boy Isaac.

    I heard you some weeks ago on-air with Matt saying that you don’t know if Skerrit is corrupt but you know the current government is corrupt. You went on to list multiple instances as to why you think the current government is corrupt.

    Prang, prang…….a few weeks later, you find yourself in bed with dat same government (claiming to be an ‘independent’ – whatever that means).

    Mi haffi laff……….. :-D :-D :-D :-D :-D :-D :-D :-D

    “Oh! What A Tangled Web We Weave When First We Practice To Deceive”

  19. Current
    April 15, 2018

    I know isaac..he is my friend…but I must say ‘ a very poor interview by him.’ I believe he will improve with time. He needs to stay away from these types of interviews.

    • viewsexpressed
      April 16, 2018

      LOL…LOL…LOL…s you now want to protect him, while he is locked up under this corrupt regime. You are saying that ” He will improve in time…?” are you serious. He has already deteriorated himself to the abyss of open corruption of this labour regime, he will be isolated from the bobol activities, why?, because they will not trust him, he will take information and pass to his contacts to expose Skerrit and his and theirs operational corrupt friends within the circle where Issac ill not be welcomed.

    • KID ON THE BLOCK
      April 16, 2018

      Current, who carried out the interview? Was it Isaac or DNO?
      Then you are suggesting the interview was a very poor one by whoever did it and you could really see that the interviewer was on a mission based on the questions.

  20. Pioneer
    April 15, 2018

    Man you can put all kinds of spin on it, you betrayed them UWPites. With all the independence you claiming there, I dare you, I double dare you to criticize or oppose Skerritt or the Labour Party in the House.
    You think Labour as tolerant? You think Austrie not watching you? After all the demolishing he gave you there, you came and get bigger post than him.
    Skerritt amusing his latest pet…

  21. Sandra
    April 15, 2018

    They dont love Dominica. They are just looking for where they can prosper. Greedy politicians.

  22. April 14, 2018

    UWP party and supporters I say forget about Joseph Isaac he made his choice, now it’s time that you all focus on the work a head, get someone who will put the people and Island first instead of self, keep moving forward and try to control your comments , yes it hurts but you can do something about it at the election booth so don’t allow what happened to keep you back. Dominica needs all of us together…

  23. April 14, 2018

    DNO: Do you think that is something you would be able to do, that’s what I’m asking.

    ISAAC: I think with the help of God anytime somebody is determined to do anything they can do it

    Mr. Isaac Sir, I am with you on that answer, there is nothing good that man can do without the authority and guidance of God Almighty. Believe that He is guiding, your thoughts, your words, and your works, for the welfare of our Dominica and her God-fearing people. Give Him the glory as you see Him do wonders through you–that is your purpose in Life, along with those you are working with–THE GOVERNMENT OF DOMINICA

    Dominica will shine through the works of God servants on her behalf; let is continue to rebuke the things of darkness and futility that the enemy wants for her; they shall have their rewards!

  24. April 14, 2018

    S. M. H. Raaaaaa, Raaaaaa, interweave 101? Isaac is Right, it’s been a log time coming, he came to the party, with his Ball, when he could not get his wish, he took his Ball Home, and Gave it to his Daddy. Growing up in Dominica. Do as he says, but not as he does. Good luck sir in your furture Endeavors. Now u Red Hot!!!

  25. Jay prosper
    April 14, 2018

    Not one question on his plans for helping develop Dominica. Trying to put words in his mouth. Now I know why he left us. Yesterday, he was the person we could die for but today we wish he was dead. Isaac put country before party and that’s the kind of people I want to be associated with. Workers, get up and smell the coffee. Our party is sinking and it is sinking fast.

    • Channel 1
      April 15, 2018

      @Jay prosper – Way papaa, look another delusionist come with “the UWP ship is sinking fast” mantra AGAIN!! Up to now, dat UWP ship cyah finish sink fast or wha? Titanic’s builders should have consulted the UWP ship builders I say.

      Since 2000 I hearing UWP finish, dying and/or dead yet up to now dat party cannot finish dead.

      Since 2000 I hearing about final nail dis & dat in UWP coffin. Wha happen? How much final nails dat UWP coffin have to get to finish build dere nuh? All now the coffin – yet to be seen except in the minds of the deluded – has more nails than wood in it (so much nails they putting in it so).

      They claim UWP dead yet its total votes increased by almost 4000 in a 21 vs 21 constituency race in the 2014 elections (Lennox’s first general election as UWP leader).

      Well that UWP is something else fada. I suppose is DEAD MODE-RESURRECTION STYLE the UWP is perpetually stuck in.

  26. Shaka Zulu
    April 14, 2018

    Smh. Issac is a joke.

  27. Sherlock holmes
    April 14, 2018

    The grinch who stole Christmas. …splitting image…

  28. Omg
    April 14, 2018

    These politians should never be trusted. Poverty is crime n they will do anything for a port of gold by betraying their people.

  29. Viewsexpressed
    April 14, 2018

    Issac your responses just does not make sense to us. What you ask for you never get under Skeerit. If you are broke or were broke come out clean inform us and stop hiding behind the decent doors of the UWP..a reputable party representing us Dominicans of the Bobol and thievery going on inside this corrupt regime you have stained yourself with appears for a few pieces of silver..for example a .ministerial position created for you…..well what a compromise. How shameful . You have moved away from a decent reputable party (UWP) to hang out with Inept Skerrit and his gang of worthless ministers. Good ridance…good luck..you have stained your name.

  30. bro
    April 14, 2018

    This was a poorly done interview. I mean how hard is it to do research and conduct a professional interview? One doesn’t need a Masters in Journalism.
    Have a list of questions on DIFFERENT topics (number depends on the interview length) and try to keep the interview flowing smoothly. The guy is ducking or dancing around a question once, reword it and if he does the same- THEN MOVE ON! Asked 7 questions on the ‘crossing the floor’ question then the interview ends. That’s poor.
    Ask him what does Roseau Central need, y wasn’t it being provided before, what exactly can he change, the role of his new ministry, some ideas and new responsibilities he has going forward, does he intend to contest the next elections, would he encourage other UWP members to join him, are there others who would…

    … but to be constructive I do LIKE the idea for these interviews. I would look forward to them.

    • One of a kind
      April 15, 2018

      It’s Dominica what else can you expect…

    • viewsexpressed
      April 15, 2018

      Bro, there is nothing wrong with the interview and the specific questions asked to Issac. These are relative questions. The issue is that Issac appears not reared and also did not expect the questions asked f him. I note your ending point re the interview being constructive, and I concur. Thanks Ken

      • bro
        April 16, 2018

        viewsexpressed well to each their own. This interview basically consisted of 4 questions, and the interviewer was trying to force words into the Isaac’s mouth because he didn’t like the answer. And he wasn’t skillful in baiting or rewording the questions too- plus these questions are things he probably picked up on DPG. no research. Very amateurish. If you ask someone the SAME question +3 times in a row, anyone would get annoyed and would just walk away. Isaac stayed long enough.

        But if you applaud this standard then kiddos to you.

  31. Peperit
    April 14, 2018

    its fascinating to listen to this tone now, always careful of words of choice.

  32. Roseau
    April 14, 2018

    honestly I think mr Isaac is mistaking national development with “ONE PARTY”
    he does not even have an opinion. sir you are making me question your motive.

    I heard mr Isaac saying speaking about offering himself to the government is consultation, wow
    I also heard the same mr Isaac who told the pm in parliament to shut up, and he will leave a dishonest legacy for the youth now saying the pm will leave a legacy of love,

    I HAVE NO CONFIDENCE IN POLITICIANS

    • Issacs the professional Dumper with expertise
      April 15, 2018

      Roseay you are so corect .I recall Julien Prevost praising Eddie calling the Rt Hon Mr E James If he ses it fit to make me AG bla bla bla.
      Then 9 yrs later call him a dictator lol ! They all sing Isscas just sang in Reggae lol Julien sang to Eddo in Spanish in a high pitch voice like a little girl. I wonder how Tim sang to Skerrit?

  33. Jah Kal
    April 14, 2018

    Bro you have a serious problem you cannot be in somthing if you a not the leader thats not a team player when you guys started we never saw that comeing but a snake is a snake it will always show its head we supported you a hundred percent and u just jump ship thats what u call a traitor.

  34. DA citizen
    April 14, 2018

    traitor on the move, u cannot answer
    .

  35. ben
    April 14, 2018

    cheap,very dishonest , politically you are dead

  36. mine
    April 14, 2018

    Good, tell them you are no Judas. They forget about sam they will forget you soon.

  37. KID ON THE BLOCK
    April 14, 2018

    I wonder what that Journalist was up to or what he was trying to prove. Was it a UWP set up?

  38. curlygirly
    April 14, 2018

    LOL. ebeh look it :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

  39. Anonymous
    April 14, 2018

    Oh come on Joseph, what does a man who dumps on his own supporters what is unfair. You sound like a petulant child in the playground Little Joe.

    • Issacs the professional Dumper with expertise
      April 15, 2018

      he issacs dumped up the river regularly in his youth. You are so right about his ability & to use his phrase his Talents and expertise he dumps tous patou

  40. Toto
    April 14, 2018

    The man is a weasel, clearly and labour are welcome to him though I’m sure mant labourites are digusted also. After all, what does the man stand for but himself.

  41. Expat
    April 14, 2018

    Very wise man, Mr. Isaac.

  42. Ibo France
    April 14, 2018

    I am still trying to decipher some of Mr. Isaac’s responses. Many of his answers are just unadulterated gibberish. Anytime one tries to defend the indefensible, you make a fool of yourself. Dominica is at even greater peril with an individual like Isaac, holding a ministerial position, in a Cabinet already dilated with egotistical, gluttonous, lackadaisical and impotent megalomaniacs. A country of approximately 60 000 people, with a Cabinet of 20 Ministers, is ridiculously insane. The ratio of Cabinet Ministers to population size, in Dominica, is possibly the highest in the universe. Still, the undisputable fact is, Dominica is the worst governed country in the OECS as it lags light years behind all its neighbors. (anemic economy, inadequate healthcare facilities, crumpling roads & bridges, agriculture in the doldrums, escalating poverty, rise in vagrancy, starvation wages, a widening political gulf, an abundance of supremely ‘not up to scratch’ public officials)

  43. MR DOMINICA
    April 14, 2018

    joseph is a crook and a bad and stupid one at best .When one runs for political office in Dominica it is with the sole intention of getting in government only to be disapointed when he wins but on the other side and shamelessly called himself an independent at breakfast but by dinnertime there is Skerrit shuffling his cabinet to find a ministry for him. Does anyone remember the the early 60s where EO L and the labour party advised lionei Laville to quit the D U PP with of promise of a seat in their party? just to laugh at him within a few ways with these words” we had to crook Laville ” and DUPINGHY CHASING HIM OUT OF HIS OFFICE with a stick? I REMEMBER walking into a supermarket in new York and there is one lady with this statement on her blouse ”politicians and pampers need to be changed often because they are full of the same thing ( how true)

  44. Ray
    April 14, 2018

    Go consult now with Skerrit on your nationalistic approach to governance.
    Good luck on that.
    When you’re part of an organization, you don’t just leave cause they take time in implementing some of the great ideas you may have. Change in any organization takes time and though you may have bright ideas they are not alwys easily implemented. I think you shouldn’t have abandoned the UWP to become a minister in the oversized cabinet. You thought the cabinet was oversized, I guess you change on that. I don’t wish you bad, but shame on your recent actions.
    God bless Dominica

  45. April 14, 2018

    He is a sell out to skerritt , a JUDAS , skerritt bought him plain and simple.

  46. Roy Williams
    April 14, 2018

    I am confused, he spoke to the leader and certain members of the UWP, a year ago, he was ignored, therefore, he decided to resign from the Party. He spoke to the leader of the DLP a few months later, he too, refused to listen to him, he was also ignored. Despite all the criticisms in terms of his lack of managerial skills, by a member of the DLP, he accepted a job from the DLP leader, who he claimed had previously ignored him. Is this a case of weakness or two faced.

  47. Irma
    April 14, 2018

    So let me get this straight Joseph Isaac thinks that National Development is different from issues of legislation??????

    I thought legislation was for the purpose of National Development???

    Boi bye!

  48. Me
    April 14, 2018

    Cant even answer the simple question..Boy Isaac u are the best..thats y i have made up my mind not to vote for nobody or party again..cuz u are the same ..no respect for ppl..

  49. Op
    April 14, 2018

    What a waste of my brain cells reading Isaac responses. Boss there is nothing great, glamorous… noteworthy about what you have done. Best to keep your mouth shut and enjoy the perks from now on.

    History will remember you as an opportunist who instead of being man enough to declare it chose to cowardly deflect by blaming the leader of the opposition.

    You are not fighting for National interest – like many of the men and women in the ‘modern labourbparty,’, your only interest is SELF!

  50. My Take
    April 14, 2018

    Isaac you sell out. Just tell the truth man. Swear them people going church for nothing

  51. One of a kind
    April 14, 2018

    Dude can’t comment on anything

  52. Hope
    April 14, 2018

    The above journalist needs a course is posing questions…….. Hmmm

    • mine
      April 15, 2018

      If I was Isaac he should not take any interview DNO arranged

      • Anonymous
        April 15, 2018

        Well you are not Isaac. Apparently Isaac can speak for himself and that is the problemen. He can’ stop spekking for himself even if it is gibberish passing for wisdom.

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