Kalinago Affairs Minister Ashton Graneau is criticizing statements by a United Workers Party (UWP) senator that government has violated the Kalinago constitution in distributing the 41 newly constructed houses in the territory.
Sandford said this week that he is concerned about the manner in which the houses were being distributed.
He said any move by government to distribute the houses without the involvement of the Kalinago Council is a direct violation of the constitution as provided in the Kalinago act.
But Graneau said that both the government and the Kalinago Council are involved in allocating the houses.
He said further that the families have already been selected for the houses and they will be distributed after renovation.
labor has been there for many years now and nothing hasn’t changed, can’t you all see we need a change, a new leader someone we can depend on. it’s time to try something new for once. so stop complaining and open you all eyes.
Aston is lying the Carib coumcle has contacted hi on several time and he has not answered. I know that for sure.
Aston must grow. Up. I am a labour but the truth is the truth
It is very disturbing to hear all of this. It begs me the question whether we are ever going to appreciate the magnitude of development that is ungoing in the Kalinago Territory. These are unprecedented times. never before has this level of development ever occured within our boundaries.
I think its about time we appreciate the efforts of the Minister. For those who questions the presence of the Minister. You know very well that Mr. Graneau’s responsibilities beg him to be in roseau ” the major administrative area” on almost a daily basis. The same would go for your prized opposition. To be frank you are being a hypocrite.
If you continue to critize the development of the Kalinago Territory so negatively you my friend are an enemy of Kalinago.
the real enemy is you cant you see he’s doing nothing to change the situation in carib territory like i said “its time for a change” the name beautiful mind dont suit you its more like a “DUMB MIND”
Concerned…..I hate attacks on people’s personal……..but its alarming to think that the parlrep after working all his life as a school teacher still has’nt sheltered himself?I know Ashton but if that is true I shame,shame,shame.
We are not united Mr. Graneau, unless you call what is going on unified. If you’d spend more time here you would know not to make false statements, and ask us what we really think. But hwere have you been?
a point off correction black people did not put the caribs on a reservation we met it that way so we are not like the americans right now they are even part government that is equality thank god.
What? Go read your history books again. When slaves were brought to Dominica no reservation existed. So it was not like u said “we met it that way.” Pure foolishness u talking there.
However, on one point u are right. It was not black people who put the Caribs on a reserve. It was the British. In 1902 the British Administrator Henry Hesketh Bell, influenced by Victorian anthropology and a personal desire to preserve “the last of the tribe”, persuaded the British government to give him permission to declare the area as reserved for the Caribs. This was done on 4 July 1903.
Ashton shut up!!!!!!!!! You simply do not know what you are saying…!!!!!!!!
who dress him na ?
WoW this is amazing!!
Mr Graneau is alive!!! However he shouldn’t lie blatantly like that! The houSes weren’t distributed in a proper manner n he Should accept responSibility for that!!
Time will tell Mr Graneau…
You people must be thankful that lives are being improved in the Kalingo Territory. Do you know how many people are homeless today? Even if our views of our governments are critical, we must appreciate what God has done through their hands. It is time for you to stop this political tribalism. Thanks.
Lets start jihad.
what lives urs or his open ur eyes taste the coffee and stop being so stupid
The kalinago people need to start fending for themselves. They have this mentality that because their name “Kalinago” that everything should be handed to them on a silver plater. Come on the same way the rest of Dominica can work for what is theirs then do the same too. Thats creating a LAZY mentality among the youth. Nonesense now with who in charge and who not in charge. All you so greedy all u fighting among all you selves now. stupes!!!!!
Hello
Can somebody tell me if these houses are free or do the people have to pay for them and if they have to pay, how much….
Thank you.
but where Ashton Graneau was hiding noh’
I totally 4get mister was one of dee labourites
members, is it because he might be refer to as one of the dumbest
like the one in colihaut.
i think this is pure …. these people they are so disorganize they dont even know what they are doing. carib council and gouvernment are not united. who have will always have and who dont have always dont have. thats a family thing
when is it going to stop.
these guys dont really care it time for proper representation, take the interest of the place into consideration. trust me there are people that will giv e the caribs proper , effective representation not those they are worn out
Carib,black is still DOMINICAN.To talk about native people like that shows you havealot to learn,I am a black DA man and see nothing wrong with the caribs speaking out or getting from the government. I am non political.
Dominica owes teh Caribs everything. The least they can do is give them houses. I will make sure Carib Reserve is indepent of Dominica within 20 years.
who cares
Independent your statements reflect ignorance and arrogance, two very serious spiritual diseases. Ask the Most High to remove these from your chest because these vices are not healthy for your spiritual development.
You people need to stop posting … just because you have access ty a computer. Please post meaningful and sensible items and refrain from subjecting us to the immiture crap that is going through your heads.
I even forget ashton is part of goverment,boss man where were you all the time.
Even a fool is considered wise, when he keeps his mouth shut. If the man has nothing to say about other issues, why speak. When it concerns him, he should voice his opinion.
I respect the way you look at issues but, i do not agree at all,mr ashton is not representing himself in goverment but, rather the people of carib reserveare you saying that the caribs have no issues.
lazy old caribs!!!!!!!!! they getting every thing like they are some kind of special group….isnt the blacks special too……
those people (the karibs ) getting all kinds of scholarships more than the other communities in dominica and thats wrong
ALL THE SANFORD HIMSELF GOT A SCHOLARSHIP BECAUSE HE IS CARIB….
yeah and they still acting like they are most oppress. Garnett joseph say he want those caribs to stay authentic and not mixed with other races. He said to keep other people out of the carib territory. All this to preserve the carib culture but look they get homes? Isn’t part of the carib culture living in huts? I guess I’m a bit confused.
As far as I know african slaves used to live in mud huts on the plantation and before they taken to the Caribbean they used to live in huts made of cow dung. So what is your point?
are u stupid.black african slave.are u all jealous of the caribs
Yow we no different from them europeans that went to the US. They put all the native americans on reservations and marginalize them.
we need to wrk to get them caribs on track – not fight them down, already they only have a very small area of the island to call their own
On a point of correction here. The Caribs can own other areas of Dominica if they wish too. On the other hand, other Dominicans cannot own land in the Carib terriory.
i not a carib but I must reject that statement from those blacks.
i am sure you would have affirmed of and participated in the “affirmative action” scheme in the US which specifically benefited blacks.
you sound like a bitter JEALOUS person LIAT.
you must remember that throughout the years it was the black who were getting all of the scholarships to the exclusion of the Caribs. Now its their turn, you getting jealous.
and besides, these scholarships are not coming from your tax-paying pocket.
Stupid black African slave? U r just as racist. No better.
Please! caribs are accepting modern day slavery and can’t even realize it, all the powers that be wish to do is manipulate the last of Dominica’s indigenous so that they may trade their culture for westernized living as have the black men and women who were made into slaves centuries before. caribs are letting their guard down and are now accepting this way of life which was once forcibly tried to be put upon them. The old trick of divide and rule is upon us yet again sheeple, wake up, this time it is black against carib, mainly Dominican against Dominican.
STOP THIS BICKERING AND GROW UP. WORKING TOGETHER, REGARDLESS, IS THE KEY. WE BELOG TO ONE RACE ‘Human’
I’m black and I don’t like what u said. Ur words are slur bitter and racist. Kalinagos were here 1st they do get free things not all do most kalinagos I know work just like mr for a living. Sad u upset about this
I cannot believe Dominica is beginning to breed this Carib/black thing! This is very dangerous, do you remember what happened in Rwanda, the Totsis and Hutis?
The Kalingo people must rise up and take advantage of the opportunities you have. Do not blame the black man. Unite with your black folks and work together! Stop this ignorance my people!
If you do not want the houses, stay in your shacks, give them to people who really would like a home and stop the nonsense. Nothing is wrong with interbreeding, most Dominicans are interbred. Most of us have a white ancestor due to slavery. Most Caribs have been mixed with blacks. We need to stop this nonsense. Are you guys going to promote incest amongst the Kalingo people? The ‘Kalingo supremists’ must stop this nonsense! Thanks.
thanks Sheldon Dawoud
hell with america down with the british,enslave the africans and caribs 4ever
what about the caribs, the caribs work for what they get and have and so should the black get off you all asses and get to work and stop complaining.
So who cares how they get the houses as long as they get they…Do u think i care how i get a house gift wrapped of open as long as i dont have to sleep outside…Our political people need to find better things to talk about instead of these petty things…Grow up UWP and why dont u all give some houses tooooo…stupes
I gather you are one of them lazy people that are just there for hand outs…..
Shame on all strong and educated people like that.
As usual…..miss the real point!!
What’s the issue here? Getting new homes, getting home refurbished or is it who is doing it?
If I were the government, I would say screw the chief and give it to more deserving Dominicans
i totally agree
The issue here is whether the law is being violated mo…………….
If the “Bank” had come before the houses in the territory these pathetic losers would have said the opposite.Damned if you do Damned if you dont,
what do they care about violating laws? The Kalinago people need to stand up – cannot wait for a government thats going to teach them to fish rather than give them fish!
so what you saying is that u r against them getting new homes?
this man is an …..another one who is controlled by the PM… A man who can’t think for himself.. BTW he is one of the individuals receiving a house… A man in his 50’s and does not have a house….Mr. Sanford knows exactly what he talking about …and agree with “….” u have a strong point…the government has made most young kalinago men and women LAZY…..the elderly deserve help from the government but not young strong adults….
The government has made ALL of Dominica LAZY and DEPENDENT
WHEN YOU ARE LAZY AND DEPENDENT, PEOPLE WHO ARE SMARTER THAN YOU WILL TAKE ADVANTAGE OF YOU. TAKE THE CHINESE FOR INSTANCE… YOU THINK THEY STUPID?
Who is this Ashton Graneau? He looks dull and his story sounds dull.
lies!!!