Calls for protests againsts Alix Boyd-Knights as presidential nominee

Lennox Linton
Lennox Linton

Political leader of the opposition United Workers Party, Lennox Linton, has suggested that Dominicans take to the streets to protest the decision by the government to nominate Alix Boyd-Knights as the president of Dominica.

“The people of Dominica have a moral obligation to indicate that they are not in sync with this morally reprehensible act of elevating Alix Boyd-Knights to the president,” Linton told Q95 on Wednesday morning.

When asked by host Matt Peltier if he was suggesting that citizens take to the street, Linton said, “absolutely,” pointing out that he would be part of the protest action.

“I am a citizen of the commonwealth of Dominica who is concerned, had been concerned and remains concerned about greater level of decency and civility in our public affairs and this is an assault on our hopes and dreams,” he said. “I think the people of Dominica have a duty now, a duty they cannot avoid, to go out and protest this atrocious decision by the prime minister and his cabinet.”

Alix Boyd-Knights
Alix Boyd-Knights

Prime Minister, Roosevelt Skerrit, confirmed on Wednesday morning that his cabinet has taken the decision to nominate Boyd-Knights as head of state, replacing Eluid Williams, whose terms expires in October. This was done after consultation with leader of the opposition, Hector John. “I can confirm that in fact the cabinet has taken that decision,” he said.

But Linton believes the Speaker of the House is not the best person for that job pointing to her track record in parliament.

“She has not done a proper job as Speaker of the House,” he noted. “She has been biased, she has been extremely unfair, she has been unjust and she has been hostile to the members of the opposition United Workers Party.”

Linton stated that the role of president requires an “even higher level of balance, fairness, justice” and requires an individual to be “above the political fray” which he said Boyd-Knights is “completely incapable” of.

“I find this a brutal assault on the hopes and dreams of all Dominicans who yearn for a higher level of decency and civility in our public affairs,” he noted.

Linton also pointed out that the decision by the government demonstrates disdain for the people of Dominica. “I think this decision demonstrates Mr. Skerrit’s utter disdain and contempt for the wishes of the people that we should do better in our governance affairs,” he remarked. “That we should do better in lifting the standard of debate in the parliament and the way our business in parliament is conducted.”

Linton noted that John will be communicating with the prime minister on the matter later today.

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325 Comments

  1. Anonymous
    September 6, 2013

    well with all the comment both negative and positive@lang mama u the best lol very good laugh

  2. Wow
    September 6, 2013

    why did Lennox get thrown out of Antigua again?

    Political diatribe at its finest

  3. Anonymous
    September 6, 2013
  4. Anonymous
    September 5, 2013

    I suspect that Saint Lucians will come down to Dominica to protest in solidarity.

    • Justice and Truth
      September 6, 2013

      For what? What reason?

      • Dagger
        September 6, 2013

        Seems like you lik beff. Email Tony, but with your own and no imposter email address. You will get more than you expected.

  5. mosbo
    September 5, 2013

    i have finally come to realize that skerrit thinks to himself that Dominica is now his estate.i really do not want to call this woman name, what a shame. Dominicans think carefully, skerrit has now shown us that he cares too hell about this country, llok at the example this man want our young people to look uo to. let ask skerrit a u prepared for your son to salute this woman as the president of this country, skerrit ur days a numbered, and trust me u have to pay. u a national disgrace. is this the way u have treated Mr. williams? what a shame. you a tired leave people country for them.

    • Justice and Truth
      September 6, 2013

      You sound like a broken record. :twisted:

      • Dagger
        September 6, 2013

        And you sound like a brain-wash.

  6. To
    September 5, 2013

    Finally someone with sense.
    Only a uniter can defeat skerrit,
    It does not have enough uwp ppl to vote him out.
    Never did!!!

  7. Doc. Love
    September 5, 2013

    The nomination and subsequent appointment of Alix Knights by Skerrit is deliberate. Skerrit knows he is going to loose the next General Elections, what better way to place a Trojan Horse in the mix of the UWP Government. Mr. Linton and the new UWP Government are to have to spend some time trying to remove Alix during the first twelve months, I wonder whether they will have time to concentrate on the people’s business

  8. whats wrong?
    September 5, 2013

    DNO, What is wrong with my comment?? ‘Change is a must’ You know this appointment is loaded with an dictatorship agenda.

    • Justice and Truth
      September 6, 2013

      What dictatorship agenda? Who is dictating to whom?

      • Anti Virus
        September 6, 2013

        You are a spam bot.

  9. cloo
    September 5, 2013

    my correction…Here you are giving on him. give the prime minister a break.

  10. Putting it right
    September 5, 2013

    I am a supporter of the Labour Party and I do not support the nomination.

    However, a demonstration “against the nomination” makes no sense. If the UWP does not support the nomination, all they have to do is nominate their choice of candidate in accordance with the Constitution. They can put the Government on the spot by selecting someone whom they feel would be difficult for the Government to vote against.

    Everything is not about demonstrations or trying to flex muscles or disrupting or “babbling” on the radio or rabble-rousing.

    Lennox, for goodness sake, step aside from the Edison-type “boots on the ground” mentality and try something strategic for a change.

    And Spags, YOU ARE the Leader of the Opposition; you are the one whom the Constitution recognises, not the leader of the party.

    • ................
      September 5, 2013

      GARBAGE!

    • evryfing is politics
      September 6, 2013

      I quite agree…everything is demonstrations and unrest…preach some sort of peace and tranquility for once man…

    • Dominican
      September 6, 2013

      I agree with the comments made, not in relation to support but generally.
      UWP bring something fresh to the table! Stop fighting! Dominicans are tired of these unproductive comments which serves no purpose but get people to dig their heels and make them more resentful. Use other strategies and your creative talents for a better Dominica and stop engaging in that which is not productive, derogatory remarks that are not uplifting and are destructive. We Dominicans deserve better!

  11. cloo
    September 5, 2013

    lougaoo mem why are you so angry about the prime minister what he have done to you. may be you not even living in dominica but hear you give on the prime minister.

  12. Real Talk
    September 5, 2013

    We should have debate….Skerrit vs Linton and Alix as the moderator…now that would be interesting

  13. DominicanQueen
    September 5, 2013

    What!?!?!
    Lenox doh have education?? With both parents as educators, brothers and sister well educated de man doh learn! And all you want de man to lead de country. Man y’all must be mad.
    How is he to understand out financials and manage them, if he couldn’t complete the simpler task at school. How is he going to work out strategies and implement change, if he couldn’t even draw a simple pie chart at school.
    Ebe, if Lenox becomes PM, Dominica fini bat for true!

    • Anonymous
      September 5, 2013

      DominicanQueen base on your reaction you seem to have education, but I don’t think it worth you anything because you cannot even construct a sentence. Why don’t you re-read your comment and try again. Without education neither you nor your PM can take on Lennox, so stop your nonsense with your no education crap.

      • DominicanQueen
        September 6, 2013

        And I suppose you want to bring Dominica so low that you would elect a man with out a high school education, to rub shoulder with well educated leaders. We should have some standard, you think.
        And yes my dear, I is (yes is) well educated. I is have a Dr. in front my name. When the checks come, it does not care what de doctor sentence construction is. If you is an English major den good fu you. But I is a medical major.

    • simplygorgeous70
      September 5, 2013

      Lenny is well thanks has done well and is about to bring change for u and your children are u afraid Dominican Queen let not your heart be trouble what u gonna do when change comes RUN hope not

    • MARIGOT
      September 5, 2013

      you so chupit (in my Marigot accent)

    • jokes
      September 5, 2013

      Where are his certificates?

      • Jay
        September 5, 2013

        Certificate is not everything you kno. I know of a Dr., taking his orders from a mere BA, working as a hack. Paper qualifications alone do not determine where you end up in life.

    • Only
      September 5, 2013

      He is not a teef.

      • DominicanQueen
        September 6, 2013

        You cannot teef nothing. No of dem does be teef until de money in front dem so.

  14. big
    September 5, 2013

    I in that with u MR.LINTON :roll: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

  15. Justice and Truth
    September 5, 2013

    See who is talking. Linton, what are you stating? You were recently “elevated” to the UWP. Do you not think you are overstepping your bounds to call for a protest against Alix Boyd-Knights.
    Who are you anyway? Wonders never cease. If your mannerism was better than Alix I would not comment but as many know, your mannerism leaves much to be desired and that you are not suitable for the post of party leader.
    You never expected to be in such a position and so I call your acton an abuse of position and power. You are enticing Dominicans against one another. You are disturbing the peace. This is not a good mark for one who is supposedly a leader of a Party.
    If you keep this up you will make some people dislike you and not support you. Do not go spoiling matters for you. The Lord is taking note of your actions.
    I would nominate and support Alix any day to you. I am not gullible. I know nice people when I see one and hear one.
    In likewise manner, I would vote DLP any day rather than UWP. I detest people who spew hatred and are troublemakers. In my estimation, these types of people do not make suitable candidates for a leader and PM.

    • ....
      September 5, 2013

      You are secretary to the Lord now Justice & Truth. You should really zip it. You read the postings of others and coming now making statements on issues you have no idea about. Stay in Canada and hush on issues. You are out of touch with Dominica and the happenings. DLP don’t want your vote either, you are a hypochrite guilty of the same thing you are accusing Lennox of. He will not win elections in Dominica, he and Alix are just both arrogant, but you are dummy and should shut the hell up!

      • Justice and Truth
        September 6, 2013

        You are a fool! Do you think that I cannot think for myself? You are the one who read comments and form your opinion. To see how foolish you are, the majority of comments are of supporters of UWP. Consider that I will never copy them because they are negative ones and consistent criticism. There is a stench of hatred in them.
        I am more intelligent than you and possess more basic common sense than you. The manner in which some of you conduct yourselves on this Website through your words, tell a lot about who you are.
        First of all, I like to think and act according to the manner in which I was brought up by my parents and the schools I attended, given discipline. I often wonder what type of discipline some of you received.
        You people-haters lambaste all the good and ignore what the PM has done. Every time he appoints and nominates someone to a post I have read your nasty, unloving comments.
        What has the PM and Alix Boy-Knights done to you personally that you get on DNO and lambaste them? Your personality and characteristic traits are no better than theirs and I am certain far from theirs.
        I know Alix. She does not deserve what you people dish out to her. As I will always say, who are you anyway? Just because you have a computer does not make you more important and respectful than her. Some people of today, as you, are too disrespectful. This is why few will go to Heaven.
        I have stated you have a severe problem. You are ungrateful people who are walking blind or pretend to be. You may just get what you want and it will be a punishment for you. If this happens, you will be biting your fingers and wringing your hands with regret.
        Even though you do not support a Party or someone, do you have to carry on like this on the Website, worst than pagans? Even pagans do not hate as you do. They love their people. Some Christians act worse than pagans. It is always a tug of war and war of words. It is lowly. You are not contributing to love, happiness and peace and Dominica’s enhancement.
        Let me further inform you, cease your consistent barrage of criticisms. It is not worth a thing. You are wasting your God-given allotted time. As God looks on you are only heaping burning coals on your head. Do good and it will follow you. Do evil and it will follow you. Surely, as a Christian you should know that. So what type of unloving and disrespectful Christians are all of you? I will always stand up for what is just. People as you are not just. I do not think you want what is best for Dominica. You are the one following others based on what you hear and read which is not always true.
        If you want to live a happy and peaceful life, generate it to others as your PM and Alix. This is my message for you and others as you. For God’s sake! Leave them alone!

    • jokes
      September 5, 2013

      amen

    • September 5, 2013

      Dont you thinks its about time we start disturbing the Peace or should we continue going around with blindfoles on, whiles Skerrit and Co sucking the life out of Dominica and Dominicans

      • Justice and Truth
        September 6, 2013

        Zandoly is not smart anyway. You are not a smart person. Disturb the peace and you will not live in peace. If you know what is contained in Holy Scripture: “Strive for peace for without that holiness no one sees the Lord.” When will you learn that?

  16. Ohhh Dominica!
    September 5, 2013

    Skerrit open a computer center man…..lol

    • well well well
      September 6, 2013

      Dominica is a failed and jobless state. The young people are desperate, There are so much robbery taking place all over the islands; even the business people are crying. Computers are being stolen in the stores and oher wise. Check the news, read the papers, keep checking DNO.

  17. rescue 911
    September 5, 2013

    dominican has finally get what they voted for ..coruption in the entire government .this damn lady think she has so much power already, skeritt putting dominica in her hand .but again thats what the people voted for so hush mouth and take all you blose….after she become president i can assure you that she is going to change all the blue color school uniform to red

    • September 5, 2013

      Search the world over and tell me one body of government that is not corrupted!

      • September 5, 2013

        Check, Sweden, Norway,Denmark :-D

      • never
        September 5, 2013

        so that means we must have a corrupt government too? stupes

      • well well well
        September 6, 2013

        I am not corrupt, Are you?

  18. observer
    September 5, 2013

    Lennox while I do not support Alix I am questioning the effectiveness of Dominicans in standing for anything in a protest. The people seem very passive and rather be onlookers rather than active participants. If you can pull this one off effectively, that would signal a significant wave of change in the air.

    Something is wrong with the pm and all de ‘joo joo’ them will never oppose anything the pm say or do.

  19. September 4, 2013

    See this country heading the way of dictatorship get vex who want too . Alix if voted in or if I may say when she is voted president will stop carnival in Roseau . So people will jump carnival in mahaut . no WCMF either . Hmmmm :(

    • Justice and Truth
      September 6, 2013

      Gorillaz, you are exaggerating and telling a lie. Or is this a make-up story on your part? What made you think of something like that? Alix is accustomed to carnival and would never consider that. Do not underestimate her.

      • well well well
        September 6, 2013

        You keep on resurfacing, the anti-worm program is not working. We we have to use the effective tripple program together before you destroy dno website.

  20. Anonymous
    September 4, 2013

    he 4 pm

  21. ty
    September 4, 2013

    It’s only four days being the UWP leader ir asking to protest, you all are in for a big surprise. I am not siding anyone but Dominicans open up your eyes.

  22. Solo
    September 4, 2013

    Lennox has just become the leader of the UWP and his first order of business is to call for protest? I thought their theme was “change is a must…” How is this different from what the leaders before him were doing? Furthermore, Lennox of all people, calling for protest against Alix and talking about “unjust” and “hostile”? I suspect he thought Matt was having a comedy hour when he made that comment! This man is a nuisance and breathes venom and hatred. He should just be quiet…better yet, save the energy to battle the next Speaker of the House; I eaagerly await that nominee!

  23. Barrack Obama
    September 4, 2013

    Lennox dropped out from 4th. form in DGS for violence. He only knows to resolve issues by violence. Now he is calling for protest. His true character is exposed.

    • Justice and Truth
      September 6, 2013

      He started this and asked for it. This tells it, who he is. Some PM he would make.

  24. Positive Thinking.
    September 4, 2013

    Please Mr. President do not go ,we appreciate your Service thus far.Mr. Linton should have allowed a proper election for him to be elected as party leader.

  25. T mama
    September 4, 2013

    We are a Democratic country, we will speak freely…..NOT a good choice for Dominica now, there are other able persons..

  26. September 4, 2013

    No way no way tat’s the truth

  27. iam there
    September 4, 2013

    Lennox will never, never make an impression on the majority of dominicans. He is fake, self- centered. thiis guy is not for poor people. Dominicans will see it soon.lennox is no different from alix boyd, arrogant

  28. D A
    September 4, 2013

    Way to go Lennox, show us what leadership is all about, let’s close down the country and go protest. What economical impact does the president have on Dominica anyway?

  29. lord help us
    September 4, 2013

    If I were to advice UWP I would encourage them to nominate one of the following for president and see how Skerrit would react:

    1. Felix Gregoire
    2. Shawn Douglas
    3. Claude Weeks

    All three have served Dominica well and although the first two in particular have always supported
    and voted DLP in the past, I believe they would stand for the constitution of Dominica and for that reason Skerrit would reject all of them. At the end of the day he would push for his nominee who is in all types of controversies. Check out her national Resume:
    1. Against the Church
    At one time she took on the then Evangelist Peter R Augustine and the church in an effort to stop public open-air meetings. That was peter R then but a different one now.
    2. Against Marriage & The Bible
    “Chair of the Commonwealth Women Parliamentarians, Alix Boyd-Knights, has drawn attention to marital rape on the observance of International Day for Elimination of Violence Against Women today.

    She has expressed concern that many Commonwealth countries do not demand that a husband be charged for raping his wife.”
    But doesn’t the bible say that a husband / wife should not deprive each other from sex nou? Wonder what evangelist Peter R and church saying
    3.Against loud music/ partying
    She would sure send you all to bed early
    4.Against Constitution of Dominica
    You remember how she and skerrit went about the nomination os President Williams?
    She sure has a very attractive national resume and I can understand why she is the first speaker to have served so long and now qualified enough to be nominated by the same Skerrit for the president of Dominica.

    • Justice and Truth
      September 6, 2013

      Leave the Lord out of it. He is not in your mess, comes and melee of hatred. I do not see anything wrong in what Alix wants for Dominica. To begin with, those evangelists make a lot of noise, singing and disturbing the peace. I would boot them out of Dominica. If I were the government, I would not allow anymore evangelists in Dominica. They were wrong to go to Dominica. The people of Dominica already knew about Our Lord Jesus Christ. They did not need evangelists, to come from nowhere and build their churches in Dominica.
      Furthermore, Dominica does not need any more religions. We had enough to begin with. I could say more about those evangelists. With the help of God, I hope to write my book and refute them and their false teachings based on their warped mentality.
      As for wife abuse, it is not nice of men to abuse their wives. In Canada, men who abuse their wives, be it sexually will be charged, if the wives file a complaint with the police.
      People as you follow the ways of the U.S. and Canada, you should not reject this Law which is beneficial to women so that you men will have respect for them which you never did and probably still today.

      • Alas!
        September 6, 2013

        You are not even passionate about God. So shut up.

  30. Merecedes
    September 4, 2013

    I hope Lennox will be able to bear the harvest from the bad seeds that HE continues to sow in Dominica. I could have tolerated Edision James in his Old Age but ‘THIS VIOLENCE AND HATE” has an end!

  31. Nathaniel Watty
    September 4, 2013

    Those are very strong words to use in describing an individual .. it speaks for poor taste even if you think that way of the lady there is such a thing called political correctness .As one aspiring to take up the mantle of political office might i caution, one must be careful what comes out of the mouth (words have a way of TURNING AROUND AND biting in the you know where ).

    I am not shocked that Mr. Linton would feel the way he does about the speaker .after all any one and every one in opposition feels the same way about the speakers ..(it’s called the sour grape syndrome )
    All i will say on the matter is this .If the lady is to be judged let it be for the content of her character and not for foolishness and one not getting their way in the house .
    1. Has she been a less than upstanding citizen?
    2. Has She committed any crimes ?
    3. Has she brought the country into disrepute because of her behavior ?
    Now i do not know the lady in question i have never meat her in any way shape or form but i dont like to see crat like that done to people . i would hate to think that that would have been me being degraded and made to seem like less than a human being because of someones political ambitions (it is the same kind of behavior he was thrown out of Antigua that kind of lack of respect and sensitivity for other people and their feelings ).

    If your reason for not approving her selection is simply because you do not like her then that’s sad .. there are many people out there who don’t like me as an individual for what ever reason and yes there are people out there who i don’t particular care for but that does not make me or them a bad person or give me the right to Bash anyone that way . PEOPLE THIS IS 2013 … IF YOU ARE GOING TO JUDGE SOMEONE SO HARSHLY ,AT LEAST (IN THE WORDS OF MARTIN LUTHER KING )LET IT BE BASED ON THE CONTENT OF HER CHARACTER NOT THE COLOR OF HE SKIN Or BECAUSE OF WHO OR WHAT YOU PERCEIVE HER TO BE OR SIMPLY BECAUSE YOU DO NOT LIKE HER….or is not of the same political persuasion as yourself COME ON PEOPLE WE CAN DO BETTER THAN THAT …. ,

  32. iam there
    September 4, 2013

    Lennox is all about WAR! one day you will come clean with domi.cans..you too arrogant. Its all about you

  33. I DIE NU
    September 4, 2013

    “UWPeas”strength is on DNO AND Q95.They are like a swam of bees on DNO-“thumbs down”;if that could make them win the election that would be something to worry about but who cares about how many thumbs down they give;come election day we go see who is going to get the most thumbs up and thumbs down.

    • I DIE NU
      September 5, 2013

      Yesterday,about the same time this comment is awaiting moderation.I suspect its not in UWP favour so DNO is not posting it.

  34. lord help us
    September 4, 2013

    Hey guys, stop! stop! stop! Understand what is happening and don’t fall in Skerrit’s trap. For the first time Skerrit is afraid and he is desperate. The man knows he is in serious trouble and what UWP did over the weekend has him quaking.
    I encourage Mr. Linton and others to read the book of Esther stating from chapter 3 all the way to the last chapter and they will understand what is happening.In Haman was an enemy of Jews and did everything to destroy them and keep them out of power. Finally he decided to build hallows to destroy them 5:14 not knowing that the hallows would destroy him instead 9:7.
    Right now Skerrit is in serious trouble and he is busy building hallows such as his nominee for president. He knows very well that the majority of Dominicans including laborites, cannot stand a bone in her. She is a thorn in the flesh of men, church people, and even those that want to play mass all night. But since he is in trouble, he decides to gamble on her to see if UWP will not fall for his baite and turn it into a political game to get back the momentum on his side.
    I don’t support the street protest …that’s exactly what Skerrit wants. If a protest, let it be organized by another group outside of the UWP. Better yet, since nobody is in love with Alix Boyd Knight UWP should go ahead and nominate a well respected servant of the soil who is not involved in public politics like a Claude Weeks for example, and if Skerrit insists that he wants Ms. Knight, then let him go ahead with her. At the end of the day we have nothing to lose and everything to win since she would no longer be in the house to stand in our way. At the end of the day, come election time, that would give Dominicans another reason to vote Skerrit out because no right thinking Dominican wants to have Alix Boyd Knight as president of Dominica. Let Skerrit fall in his own gallows that he built for UWP.

    • lord help us
      September 4, 2013

      I meant to say “Gallows” and not “hallows”. Let Skeritt fall in his own gallows since he will attempt to build quite a few these days.

  35. %
    September 4, 2013

    Skerrit has insulted Dominicans a myriad of times:
    1.Go To Hell! Go To Hell! Go To Hell!
    2 It’s Not None of Your Dam Business where Labour Party Get its Money From.
    3.Taunted and Jeered at a hotel owner ‘You cannot even buy a gallon of paint to paint your hotel’
    4.Yes Madam speaker this country is too free
    5.Read a false letter from his handler’s BB, and purported that it was coming from Dopwell
    6.Man to man we will marsh them up
    7.Give Chinese work instead of Dominicans
    8.Telling us a State Evil of $ 27 000 000.00 loan money is what he wants, and he disregards the concerns of thousands
    8.He makes us believe that Global Financial Crisis is the cause of our poverty, while we know it is his gross incompetence, incapability and laziness, since Dominica was never impacted by the global Meltdown.
    9. Wants to make us believe that Dominica(our economy)is doing wonderfully well, while we know we are one of the poorest countries in the English Speaking Caribbean
    10. He has damaged and destroyed virtually all our institutions, and install his puppets,pieces of plastics and slaves to head them………
    Mr Skerrit the nomination of Boyd Night as a presedential candidate is yet another insult. This lady is absolutely and totally ‘red’ and has been clear to all and sundry that her duty as speaker in the nations parliament is solely to do the bidding of one man.
    This nomination is shameful and represents an insult to the office of the president.WHAT A SHAME. I totally and inequivocally support all the reasons given by Linton, as to why this lady should not have been even considered for nomination. I am of the view that since Linton entered the political ring upon your invitation, you have become mentally deranged Sir, but however if is hardship you are deliberately pounding us with, we will be delivered from your wicked hands by the almighty God.
    FULL SUPPORT TO YOU LINTONNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN

  36. Anonymous
    September 4, 2013

    People worry about what they know but what about what they don’t know. All presidents have been chosen by the party in power. Isn’t that already a clear bias? They say what you don’t know can’t kill you but guess what, is when people find out they sick, they getting stress and die. While they were living happy before they knew with the same pain saying is gas. Mrs. Knight’s selection is simply playing politics by those who oppose and that’s all it is nothing else. Those who know better uses the ignorance of who don’t know better.

  37. ?????????
    September 4, 2013

    Better DEAD than RED, Better BLUE than SHOE, Better RIGHTS than KNIGHTS.

  38. OLD HAND
    September 4, 2013

    Lawyer Fred Degazon was Speaker of the House of Assembly in the 1970s with the DLP. He was a very unfair Speaker who antagonized the Opposition led by Dame Eugenia.

    When Independence came, Patrick John nominated Degazon to be President and because the DLP had the most seats he was elected over the DFP’s candidate John Bully…. I leave you to remember what happened after that! Plus sa change, plus c’est la meme chose!

  39. Merecedes
    September 4, 2013

    Lennox, your lack of education really shows in how you reason and respond to issues.

    Your First reaction is always one of agression!!

    Your are really an Angry Man!!

  40. TarikAbdulRahad
    September 4, 2013

    no law no constitution can prevent skeritt from doing what he wants, the man is a dictator, why cant we all see this!

    • Justice and Truth
      September 6, 2013

      He is the PM. Have respect. You expect him to consult a little person as you who is not in his cabinet? :twisted: :mrgreen: :twisted: :mrgreen: :twisted: :mrgreen: :twisted: :mrgreen:

      • Stupid
        September 6, 2013

        You just implying that the PM has no respect for himself as @TarikAbdulRahad simply quoted what the pm said
        You don’t live in Dominica but Canada, that makes you a Dummy in the Can.

  41. Anthony Ismael
    September 4, 2013

    This is a horrible choice for speaker of the House.

  42. Pedro
    September 4, 2013

    Dominica have been sold.
    Skerrit is trying to get Dominicans to run away to make way for the new ownwers.

  43. GodServant
    September 4, 2013

    BRAVO BRAVO..!!! LINTON our unlimited faith is in our master which is the lord jesus christ not in you..!! hahahaha

    • crooked pm
      September 6, 2013

      Do you say that to your priest?

  44. Oh No!!!
    September 4, 2013

    I actually thought it was a joke when her name came. I honestly think that this is a poor poor decision. This woman will not make a good president for Dominica and if I were to list the reasons- DNO will run out of space!!!

    I hope that the name falls through or there will be enough protest to prevent it from going any further!!! Magraysa!!!

  45. king
    September 4, 2013

    why did that Lady not go up as the Labour candidate instead in her constituency. Labour afraid of that she would get Zero (zilch) votes im sure.Look at her, would i want to salute her independence time. ah wa wee ma gwe sa!!! shameful nominee selection. P.M you stil have time to change your mind. Listen to the cry of Dominicans. especially laborites changing to UWP. UWP WE WANT

  46. sadam
    September 4, 2013

    hello my people dont be fools linton is not a legal oppposition linton did not win any election if edison steps down and give linton his position there suppose to have a bye-election in marrigot he sopose to sworn in as the representive of marrigot he is still not a liscien politician.number 2 linton cannot protest against Boid knight because it is not linton to appointe a president if linton ever protest on the streets arrest him and send him to prison :twisted:

    • POt Belly
      September 6, 2013

      The prison can never hold 50, 000 protestors. It canno even hold the inmates. The place is overcrowded. You @ Sadam you need to go in there for a weekend. You may be in a cell with a few others and You will get some solid merridom.

  47. Labourite
    September 4, 2013

    I am a Labourite, however, I CANNOT and will NOT support Alix Boyd Knight as president. She is too disrespectful and rude to Dominicans……………. REALLY SKERRIT?

  48. king
    September 4, 2013

    i’m i right to say the present president williams has an illegal entry to the presidency position and the court cannot rule on that?a the P.M cannot put him back. Dominicans think seem like a she even hates young people. She sleeps,young people like to party. who calls the pow pow (police) for young people having clean fun? the KING says NO WAY. SHE SOUNDS CRAZY IN THE HOUSE WITH THE OPPOSITION.NO WAY KNIGHT FOR PRESIDENT!!!!!THAT’S TROUBLE CLOSE DOMINICA

  49. Negro
    September 4, 2013

    “Take to the streets” to demonstrate? Well, de Doctor put my foot in a cast, he’ll have to take it out wi! cause i heading for de streets to daycalay that nomination of dat woman. And DNO, JUST DON’T DELETE MY COMMENT! RIGHT….

  50. Yes
    September 4, 2013

    Skerrit in his arrogance has failed to realise that he is actually digging his own grave. and Dominicans when pushed..will act..I believe that we are close to that point of enough.

  51. FORKIT
    September 4, 2013

    i dere…

    • POt Belly
      September 6, 2013

      Me too. It be my first in protest action. Rnough is enought in this Kantree.

  52. hope
    September 4, 2013

    Sir, is this the best advise you have to give to us as your first order of business? :(

  53. forreal
    September 4, 2013

    wait a while,does a nominee means that the person must attain the position,i think mister linton is putting the cart before the horse,and even if so,is that the attitude of someone who wants to be the next prime minister,one would think, if you want to be a prime minister,you got to have some self control,not sowing disdain among the people,alix boyd night is dominican she has a right, this democracy aah aah awah linton.

    • POt Belly
      September 6, 2013

      I don’t think you like yourself, where ignorance is bliss it’s folly to be wise.

  54. KAI FARWINE
    September 4, 2013

    Linton and his arrogant ##@ want to talk about alix boyd knight when they dont have any difference…I dont want alix as president much as i dont want linton as prime minister…the olny thing lennox will be is leader of uwp…Dominicans not stupid again..We dont want skerrit but we dont want that pompous and vein and arrogant Linton to lead dominica..Zorr kewy domnichen fou…the man speaks with a vengeance…hungry power dogs for all of all you…Both Lennox and Alix need to go to hell…LENNOX+ALIX= “ANIMAL FARM”….Alas poor DOMINICA!!!!

  55. grandbay girl
    September 4, 2013

    Now let us all take a deep breath about the political divide in our country,It is ugly it is not nice and in my opinion Ugly.Mr Williams is cool quiet and qualified …they build a controversy about his Nomination,,This young man Mr Titre a qualified Dominican appointe by Sherrit
    they critized his appointment..Now Ms Boyd they don’t want her It seems as if Jesus Christ come we will find fault.Mr Linton want people to demonstratefor the appt. Of Ms Boyd ,Really?What good will that do for the country reputation and the economy.Tourist season soon here the boats will not come and what will happen.So let us think through our decisions.These politicans are fighting a war among themselves.All i see is POLITRICKS

    • September 5, 2013

      Go back to bed and when you wake up, Things will be better, thats why Things are the way they are, Dominicans are a passive people, No balls :-D

  56. SAE SAH
    September 4, 2013

    YOH TOUTE SAE MEM BET MEM PWELE LENOX AND ALIX NO DIFFERENCE TWO ARROGANT INDIVIDUALS

  57. Roughcake
    September 4, 2013

    If the Prime Minister consulted with Hector John and
    an agreement was reached….What’s your Problem.
    From what i can see, you are just trying to incite
    violence.

    • POt Belly
      September 6, 2013

      Your cake is lacking the main ingredients, thats why it did not rise. And here is the icing….nO agreement has been reached yet.

  58. Lone Ranger
    September 4, 2013

    I see the prime minister seems hell bent on provoking a political crisis.
    The prime minister should read the Book of Proverbs, chapter 17, verse 14: “The start of strife is like the opening of a dam; therefore, check a quarrel before it begins”.

    • colombo
      September 7, 2013

      That PM has a lot of proverbs to read pa pa. Not too long ago he was reminded to read Proverbs 5:15 which reads, “Drink water out of your own cistern, and running waters out of your well.” Did he listen to good advice-Hell no.

  59. octo
    September 4, 2013

    Many persons are against the nomination citing the lady’s performance in parliament as bias. However, I think that she has effectively carried out her role in parliament and not allowed the parliamentarians to bring the parliament into disrepute,even if I personally do not like her.

  60. Reason
    September 4, 2013

    As a supporter of the UWP I certainly would not support the appointment of ABK as President because of the manner she has abused her power as Speaker of the House. But I must ask the question; what will this protest achieve? We know Mr. Skerritt very well and know that no protest would cause him to change his mind unless you are able to get 10,000 people in the street. That leads me to my next point. Past protest action by the party has resulted in very small turnouts, maybe a few hundred, if than many people. Protest with a hundred people only expose the party and show the party as a “group of troublesome people.”

    UWP has been gaining great momentum recently and the PM is very aware. He realizes that the next election will be much tougher than the last. I believe the UWP should be mindful of the impact of any action they take now that could slow down this momentum. That does not mean they should allow the MP to run over them; but just be mindful of the impact of their actions. The MP will try many strategies to slow down the UWP momentum and may be forced to call a rush election to prevent the party from becoming better organized and making greater inroads. Personally I think a mass evening rally on Independence St would create a greater impact than a street protest with a hundred people. While a few 1000 people will show for a rally, many people will not show up for the protest as they may not be able to get time off from work or they may be “afraid” of being seen.

  61. I love my liat!
    September 4, 2013

    I say we shouldn’t have no head of state… they basically paying dem to do nothing… it’s the government who vote d lady… obviously, whatever they put in front a president they will sign it! I say no damn president!

    NO PRESIDENT!!! take dat position away… it making sense!

    • I love my liat!
      September 4, 2013

      not*

  62. ???????????
    September 4, 2013

    I am copying from DC’s comment . She has stood up to the bullies of the house and never surrendered, she is a strong, brave, educated, determined woman. She definitely deserves the nomination. I love this lady, she is never shaken by criticism. What a courageous woman!

    We need some more courageous women like her in this country and I know we do have some more. Women be not intimidated by the Bullies and we are women and we are not to be kept down by those who see us as “childbearing objects”. Remember what Dominicans called “Mamo” all kind of names but she was a “no nonesence and courageous woman” Time to shine in all aspect of life … just do it for the Glory of the Creator!

  63. OLANDAY
    September 4, 2013

    DNO I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF IS WORKERS THAT PAYING ALL YOU SALARY.U GUYS CHOOSE COMMENTS WHICH ARE PRO WORKERS AND REJECT THOSE THAT ARE ANTI WORKERS

  64. Papa Dom
    September 4, 2013

    Ok, so reading all the comment on here against Lennox I understand what this is all about. Skerritt knows damn well that the people of Dominica would not be in favour of such a nomination so he put it out there and Lennox has fallen for the bate. Now skerritt and his supporters will be out there saying that Lennox is a trouble maker. However, when a leader of a country can sink so low, use the institutions of state to create mischief then the citizens of that country should have a serious rethink. This demonstrates that this is an individual who is hell bent on using the resources of state for self enrichment.

  65. Jbfox
    September 4, 2013

    They called for protest before and u could count the protesters on one hand so this time won’t be any different.Eddo hand pick Lennox to ensure that he gets a jod after the election because he is having a hard time getting on.

  66. Toomatoe Tomato
    September 4, 2013

    Papamet, I agree with the man. I think he should be, President, Prime Minister, leader of the Opposition, one Minister for all the Ministers. Permanent Secretaries; Judge, Jury, chief of Police everything and every other position there could be under the sun because, I have come to realize he alone can do everything. And Yes Speaker too. I am sure most of you here on this board will agree with me that he is best suited for every one of these jobs. He and Him alone.

    And I am sure he believes he can. Give the man the jobs. He can do them all. Not one else but him. Alas papa.

  67. ???????????
    September 4, 2013

    Mr. Linton really after that speech of yours, you are encouraging war, strife, demonstrations etc. I thought you spoke about peace. A wanna bee PM and that is what you are indicating to our young people. It is already so bad with disrespect for authority plaguing our country and what then will happen when you become PM and you are disrespected?

  68. Beth
    September 4, 2013

    Yes indeed Mr.Linton. Dominica belongs to Dominicans and not to this guy and his gang.

  69. September 4, 2013

    Dominicans, All talk, No b?lls :-D

  70. papa met!
    September 4, 2013

    as a supporter of the PM i do not support that move. however, i would like to ask what is the opposition nominee for president? have they come with some to nominate for the current president’s replacement?

    • Anonymous
      September 4, 2013

      You know well the opposition don’t have a voice. They could have a million nominees it would mean a thing

    • Girls run the World
      September 4, 2013

      You’re not a supporter of the P.M. If you were you would understand why she is the suitable for the post of President of Dominica

    • One Love
      September 4, 2013

      It’s not about government vs opposition. It’s about selecting a fit and proper individual that we can voluntarily respect and honour love and obey.

      Its about the dignity of a people

    • FORKIT
      September 4, 2013

      you asking a question and at the time you answeing it..

      lord help us

    • TarikAbdulRahad
      September 4, 2013

      good question, that surely wouldn’t make any sence though.

    • BEB
      September 4, 2013

      One cant say “what” when refering to a person, “who” sounds more appropiate

    • John Paul
      September 4, 2013

      The Opposition never had a problem with Mr. Williams only with the way He was installed.He could be nominated to serve a second full term ,Why no t I loved His Speech in Parliament.I suspect Skeritt hated it .
      Mr. Williams for a second term save us from You know who!

    • Hmmmmmmmmmmm
      September 5, 2013

      @ “Papa Met’ I agree with you that we need to know who was the person suggested by the Opposition at the meeting. However, I get the feeling that the opposition may have been caught off guard as there was no mention of the President’s change before Sunday’s meeting in Castle Bruce. Suddenly, the day after Lennox becomes leader of the Opposition Party UWP, a meeting is held with the Leader of the Opposition. Was that an emergency meeting called? Was the Leader of the Opposition informed before Monday that he was to meet with the PM on Monday? How is it that this meeting took place on Monday, the day following Lennox’s rise to the leadership position which he now holds? Could it be that the meeting took place with such haste that the Leader of the Opposition did not have a name to put forward themselves? It must be recognised however that even though they were to put forward a name, that if the PM does not support that choice, it will not happen as he simply has to refuse that name and force the vote to go to the parliament where he has the majority support in terms of numbers. In that way he can ensure that his candidate is the only person who will succeed in gaining the position of President. That is why the question of who it was who may have been nominated by the opposition is virtually irrelevant. It really will make no difference to the outcome so we need to concentrate our minds on the important question of the choice made by the PM….IS SHE APPROPRIATE, WHY NOT AND IF SO WHY IS IT THAT SHE HAS BEEN CHOSEN BY THE PM? IF YOU KNOW THAT YOUR CHOICE OF CANDIDATE WILL NOT BE POPULAR, WHY WOULD YOU NOMINATE THIS PERSON? IS THERE AN ULTERIOR MOTIVE AND WHAT EXACTLY IS IT????? THESE ARE THE MOST IMPORTANT QUESTIONS TO BE ADDRESSED!!!!!

  71. True Labour
    September 4, 2013

    I going to take a risk and vote for UWP because the country really does need a change. I not supporting my party nor the other party, I just voting on the behalf of my country and that is against the current administration. If they mess up then I will vote back in the party here. but for now let us all take that risk, let’s see. Ohh and about Alix Boyd-Knight… I love my carnival and that is an amazing tourism product. Already we suffering in that aspect, allu know hpw she be already. and not just that, I wouldn’t put her there because if UWP win she will be very bias. We need some one fair and unbias, althought that is rare, but yes, we need some one fair. Do we really love our country? or do we love “party-politics” are we voting for a “party” or for the benefit of our country? Are we doing this for our pocket to meet ends this month or for our children’s children? Why do you vote? Ask yourself. Alix, sorry, I will protest, not you, awa, pas la.

  72. DC
    September 4, 2013

    We the DLP supporters will never post comments to compete for thumbs up or thumbs down. Personally, i will not be bullied off this site. I love challenges. I will continue to type what I believe is right and just and not what the UWP supporters want to read. That is why i am in full support with the PM and his nomination. Mrs. Knight for president. Wonderful!

  73. Anonymous
    September 4, 2013

    Partner, I understand the frustration but you have not amass enough support to attempt demonstration. This has not worked in the pass with this Government in power. Demonstration on the street may even end it the fall of the government. Rethink, don’t get involve in this road. Use the process if possible.

  74. Anonymous
    September 4, 2013

    BOY BOY BOY IOOK some breaking news 8-O 8-O :mrgreen:

  75. Jbfox
    September 4, 2013

    Alix Boyd knights has the colification to be president,but u are not colified to be the prime minister of Dominica Lennox.Edison put u in Marigot so that u must win Ur seat to be in the house to create problem,but u will only make Dominicans hate u more.

  76. Joe Burton
    September 4, 2013

    We who are older remember Lennox Linton throwing stones at the Government H.Q.during the 47 days terror in May 1979.Now he wants to do it again. We have pictures

    • colombo
      September 7, 2013

      The picture that I saw was Pierre Charles and John Fabien.

  77. dominican
    September 4, 2013

    If this lady can ask the police to stop a crusaid as speaker of the house wat is she going to do if the people of dominica allow her to be the next president ANTI CHRIST? Doninican we have the power let us express it in the best way we know how

    • 2 CuTe
      September 4, 2013

      Not only that.And when she ask them to stop and they didnt she started burning a set of tyres. #OLDSPEAKER

    • cork a do loo do
      September 6, 2013

      Though you are right with your comment. you personally need to tell your husband what went on behind his back. Have respect for your children. You both are on the same on one level. I would rather hear that statement from someone else.
      Cock a doo loo dooo!

  78. Time to Get Back!
    September 4, 2013

    Linton states: he and UWP – but he Linton – this vile talk show bully wants:

    “a higher level of decency and civility in our public affairs”

    Really?

    Linton – your own words – of all these years – have already condemned you and your aspirations.

    I will team up with my enemy – to defeat you.

    Our time – to get you back – is NOW!

    • coyote
      September 4, 2013

      what vile words, tell us.

    • justice
      September 4, 2013

      u just another jealous Dominican

    • Ive
      September 4, 2013

      thats ur opinion. vile? thats not a fact.

    • __________________
      September 4, 2013

      @ Time To Get Back You are simply an a–….
      That’s why I love Linton so very much. Call a spade a spade. this lady is just NOT president material. Her biasness in the Parliament of the land, shows clearly that she is a Skerrite, and people like Alix as president will be an insult on the office of presideny.
      HELL NO!

    • Just Saying
      September 4, 2013

      For all the nasty, uncivilized unfounded crap Linton has accused others – now he is not a talk show gossip monger – or can he hold the political leader’s job and keep on radio?

      This is Linton’s time to be ‘examined’ to determine if he has the character and integrity to be PM – so – questions as to his anger, his deportation from Antigua, his lack of education, his lack of logical reasoning, and his penchant for summations based on pure assumptions – this is fair game.

      Now, as for the other unsavory accusations against Linton – well, let us just say – we will leave it for email, twitter and the other gossip mechanisms – he Linton has used to assassinate others reputation.

      All is fair in love, war and politics!

    • Justice and Truth
      September 4, 2013

      My instinct informs me that under this man’s leadership, Dominicans are destined for a rude awakening and will be doomed. Wait and see. He is already showing his true colors and stirring up trouble, discord, hatred, divisions and disunity in Dominica. It will be worse than it presently is. This is not a good sign.
      I wish UWP supporters would open their eyes and mind and see through him. They lack this vision and enlightenment. May they not live to regret it in the future.

      • ....
        September 5, 2013

        No you need to open your eyes hypochrite. What about the PRIEST scandal your lying lips were zipped then. On the Alcapone issue you had a lot of lies and character assassination against people you don’t even know, now you there with a high and mighty approach as if you any better. You spew hate, envy, lies about a young man who was maimed years ago by his own father, because you see yourself as somebody now you talking about hate. All of you are the same, stay in Canada behind your curtains where you dare not say jack and shut your damn mouth.

      • Maroon
        September 6, 2013

        You are a sick minded individual with a lot of hatred in your heart for any one is not corrupt and who is a follower of Christ.
        Your day will come.

  79. I DIE NU
    September 4, 2013

    Hear who is speaking about assault on Hopes and Dreams on the Dominican people.Isn’t his position an assault and insult to the Dominican people?A dropout from school not even having a school leaving certificate wants to be the PM of Dominica.This guy talks of the lady’s track record and she being hostile to people;Can Lennox be serious?Lennox should take a very,very good look at himself before uttering things.Who is more hostile,arrogant,disrespectful,selfish,ignorant,greegy,and the list goes on than him.This guy heart is compound with malice and hate.Lennox please,revisit yourself.

    • NKRUMAH KWAME
      September 4, 2013

      I DIE NU, would you be so graceful as to publish your degrees/awards obtained as well as the institutions which conferred them on you along with the years?

      Doing so would compell me to “shut up”!!

    • MARIGOT
      September 4, 2013

      well you expressing your self moma, go on do your fing you young , a pity you can reach Lennox Linton status. go back to school for all the drop outs and learn to read n write. Lennox LInton is above you and your reproach, boo yah

    • Ive
      September 4, 2013

      stupid comment.

    • __________________
      September 4, 2013

      @ I DIE NU You seem to be one of those who are jealous of Linton’s intellect. Wonder if you understood what you read. Remember this is not GUTTER AND RUM SHOP MAPUIS, so it will pose difficulty for you and Skerrit to understand.

    • inspector R
      September 4, 2013

      i know just who u are and believe me u nothing comparer to Lennox , u in no position to make such statement, positions that man has held u will only hold that in your dreams,,stop it don’t let me expose u to the world on DNO,,i know exactly what u have hiding in your closet..

    • from no where
      September 4, 2013

      Lennox speaks better than the PM.He speaks like an educated man while the Pm talks like someone who is learning English—- what he calls street talk.When I read the words of the PM I am ashamed and disappointed .

    • LABOR
      September 4, 2013

      you make no sense
      there are millions of school drop outs like me who have elevated. where are you?

    • Justice and Truth
      September 4, 2013

      You know, it is the pot calling the kettle black.

    • Hmmmmmmmmmmm
      September 5, 2013

      @ I DIE NU…….. Lennox surely sounds incensed many a time when addressing issues on radio and that may be sometimes interpreted as arrogance or hostility. However, I believe that this is as a result of the strength and depth of the feelings which he holds regarding the abuse of public office perpetrated on the people of Dominica over the years, by this government of Mr. Skerritt and as such is justified. Anyone who is angered or concerned by the numerous incidents allegedly involving corrupt practices and the numerous incidents of alleged manipulation within the courts, would be incensed in equal measure f they saw these persons getting away with these actions again and again without being held to account. I therefore lend my support wholeheartedly to Lennox in his fight to get these issues resolved for the benefit of our country, Dominica and for the benefit of the citizens. Lennox has presented proof to substantiate his accusations and has even had money returned to the public purse as a result!!!! On that basis alone, I believe that your arguments have been nullified. You may not agree with or like Mr. Linton but he is definitely an asset to our country and we need more, many more like him in our society today!!!! Keep on keeping on Lennox, so long as you are standing honestly on the side of justice and accountability in public office, STAND TALL SIR, STAND TALL!!!!!!

  80. My 25Cents! PRAY!
    September 4, 2013

    It’s a long time my eyes is on Linton, since in the time of “WHAT ABOUT” I use to call him our LARRY KING. I saw the potential in the man, I always thought he could be the Prime Minister one day, but what I did not see and know is that he was a school drop out. Which is no big deal for me anyways, except that I find he should continue his education privately that is if he did not. But clearly, the man have what it takes to do what he loves doing in Media and as a Politician. Now that he want to represent the country as PM, he may have to exercise a bit of more humility. Though I see where the PM is going with Alix, since he the PM is a bit scared that Lennox becomes PM which may well be so, he is doing his homework by nominating Alix as President to frustrate Lennox when he becomes PM. And the Alix self with all her attitude, and fam daybar as she is, agree to let PM use her to that magnitude just to get at Lennox. Why isnt she fighting for abused women instead? So many marriages on the rocks in Dominica? so many abused women are displaced and needs help in Dominica, so many children need help, I find she should be fighting for women instead of agreeing to bring down the country in such useless chaos to get at one man. Lennox, though I agree with you and your concern for Alix’s nomination, but that protest you announcing I see bloodshed, because alot of the people in authority DO NOT LIKE YOU, you better watch out and be careful of what you do, and how YOU do it, remember your wife and children who needs you, A mother who will always be in tears and grief. You can fight for Dominica in a more civilize and gentle way, instead of calling for protest, bringing the country in more disarray and confusion, Dominica cannot afford none of this right now, especially at the time you want to lead the country, Man, be more diplomatic, Change the tone in your voice when you speak, sounds like you are angry. CALL FOR MORE PRAYER, KEEP VIGILS, the anger in your voice, leaves much to be desired! The PM is paving the way for your victory, cant you see? I hope we are not planning our own little SYRIA in DOMINICA! SAD!!. Let PEACE reign, not WAR! PRAY! PRAY! PRAY!

    • Papa Dom
      September 4, 2013

      God helps those who help themselves.

    • John Paul
      September 4, 2013

      There are Peaceful protests and violent ones .I firmly believe that Mr. Skeritt is taunting the People of Dominica with this move .If the protests become violent with Alix Boyd Knight as President She could easily agree to State of Emergency with Curfews ,widespread arrests of Opposition Members etc.Even the invitation of ALBA troops ,remember the security aspect of ALBA.We already have 50 Labour engineers on island working on a coffee plant.Remember Grenada?
      So let us keep the protests Peaceful.
      Roosevelt Skeritt deserves the proverbial egg in the face for this one .

    • Jim JOnes
      September 4, 2013

      Can’t you see that it is passed the time for diplomacy in Dominica? What do you think Lennox and all the others who were doing when they bring out all the corrupt practices of this government and their cronies isn’t that enough diplomacy. When sir Brian Alleyne offers advice to the Prime Minister isn’t that diplomacy? I say hell yes get on with the protest the time for diplomacy was thrown out of the window long time. Can you recall the PM’s statement ” madam speaker the country too free” Can you remember Mrs . Boyd Knight’s statement ” either red or dead”. Well when these statements were made diplomacy ran out through the window. Now is time for affirmative action. Now is not time for one to just simply cast a vote against corruption but to stand and speak out about it, now is the time to stand against it and all those who represent it, now is the time to trample on the ugly head of corruption, victimization,nepotism,self enrichment. The time is now. I say DIPLOMACY IS A JOKE REAL ACTION IS A MUST

  81. Doc. Love
    September 4, 2013

    Mr. Linton, when you become the Prime Minister of Dominica, I wish you would change the constitution giving you powers to fire Alix Knight, if she doesn’t resign within 100 days of you taking office, no questions asked. :mrgreen:

  82. Plumplum Princess
    September 4, 2013

    Dominica officially fini bat.

    • Aizen
      September 4, 2013

      LOL

  83. Change is a must...
    September 4, 2013

    There will never be balance or civility in any office of Power in Dominica, once Skerrit has a say. The man must remain in power at all cost, he must win the next election at any cost. Why should Mr. Eleud williams be replaced in just a year of what i judged was non-controversial performance. Mrs. Knight is too tipped over in one direction, while everyone is bias in one form or another, We are required to bring fairness and balance to the offices we hold. Ma knight; the trouble maker has proven in her community and Parliament and as a woman that she is incapable! of fair and balance!

  84. Alasssss Papa
    September 4, 2013

    Lennox what you must do is make Eddie resign his seat right away so that you can become the duly elected representative for Marigot and take up the reins of Leader of the Opposition in Dominica and Skerro will now have to deal with you face to face and Ma Knight must administer the oath of office for you and will begin to behave herself.

    Calling on all patriotic Dominicans to make a monthly donation of EC$10.00 monthly of the next 15 months to make up for Mr. James salary that he will have to give up as parliamentary representative for Marigot so that Mr. Lennox Linton becomes the new Opposition Leader in Dominica to give effective opposition and to be placed on record his position on many matters of national concern and utilize the media with weekly press conferences that way all the radio stations must give him the Airtime needed free of charge including DBS and GIS!!!!!

    Rallyyyyyyyyyyy, rally around UWP now and forever!!!!

  85. Anonymous
    September 4, 2013

    de man come in with a bang!!!!
    hey de man checking time for action!
    ay, ay, let’s grab our pop corn and soda let the show begin!!!!!!!

  86. tom
    September 4, 2013

    i am a labarat and i dont support alix at all for president/// aa a joke we are now den

  87. Faceup
    September 4, 2013

    What is this??? has SkERRO GONE MAD. This P.M is having a crucial breakdown. LABOUR MUST GO !

  88. lisad
    September 4, 2013

    “The lady is not a nice person”,” the lady is too bias”, ” too controversial”. What is really wrong with you Dominicans? These are the same phrases some use to describe UWP new political leader Lennox Linton but did that stop his appointment? No. Grow up Dominicans

    • ON MY OWN
      September 4, 2013

      YOU SAY WHAT U WANT TRY TO GET TO KNOW HER AND U WILL BE SUPPRISED U MUST SING A DIFFERENT TUNE

      • DANZIGER
        September 5, 2013

        AMEN@ON MY OWN.

    • John Paul
      September 4, 2013

      My Friend even though we presume all You have said is correct there is no comparision between the election of a Political Leader and that of the President.Roosevelt Skeritt Himself scoffed at the Idea of a Nominiee for President who He claimed was a drunk.Well I can tell You She is Drunk on Power and Position and not a suitable Candidate for President!

    • Justice and Truth
      September 4, 2013

      So, is Linton any better? It is too bad that people as he do not first look at themselves and their mannerism. Does Linton deserve this position? Oh, he could not wait to be on that elevated platform to project who exactly he is. Time will tell for him. God is good!

  89. an observer
    September 4, 2013

    hurray hear who is talking. while I am not in favour for Mrs Boyd Knights as the President and have nothing against her, but I think Lennox should be the last person to talk about bias and fairness. I guess Dominicans can do the same thing that he is asking for, to go out and demonstrate against him too. The only difference from Alex and Linton is she is well educated, but both are kaka people.

    • from no where
      September 4, 2013

      Lennox is a talk show host.Do you get the difference?jack,jack

    • iI CHANGE MY MIND
      September 4, 2013

      I GO TO CASTLE BRUCE TAKE RAIN TO GIVE U MY SUPPORT BOY LENNOX U A READY YET U JUST COME U ASKING FOR DEMONSTRATION

    • September 4, 2013

      YOU STUPID YOU NOT SEEING LINTON IS EDUCATED PERSON THE WAY HE SPEAK THINGS HE DO AN OBSERVER ARE YOU EDUCATED YOU JUST TALKING LINTON CAN BE ANYTHING HE WANT BE IN LIFE A LAYER A JUDGE DOCTOR HE WAS a teacher what you talking about and he going to be pm for dominica so so no your place

    • Jim JOnes
      September 4, 2013

      i wonder if lennox was the one to tell you a disaster was coming your way you would not believe or accept the warning just because is he? You people can be sooooo stupid. Shaking my head at you alas

  90. Poster
    September 4, 2013

    I for one think the plp of dominica has missed what is happening here.
    1.President Williams is more likely to continue as President of Dominica.
    2.Prime Minister is pretty much aware of dominicans reservations and the high level of resentment that the people of dominica continue to make public.
    3.that’s clear cut case of reverse psychology,where u made noise claiming an unconstitutional appointment of a president,so here it is,i present u with a the worst alternative.
    4.So which one will you choose.
    5.So Dominicans as Asa Bantan say and i quote”Dominicans you either or Ider”.
    6.I may be wrong and subject to correction but lets see how this on plays out.

    • Anonymous
      September 5, 2013

      papamet you hit the nail on the head

  91. Poster
    September 4, 2013

    Allu doe want Mr.Williams now allu getting Alix-Boyd Knight and allu still bawling.Dominicans should go back to their bakeries and Bake a president just the way they want it.Look a set of plp that hard to please!!!!!

    • Papa Dom
      September 4, 2013

      What is wrong with you people? If you have a problem understanding the English language go educate yourself before coming to make comments in the public. No one had a problem with Mr Williams, the problem was with the flawed process by which he was elected.

    • ???????????
      September 4, 2013

      Nominations from the floor – The Electorate instead of bashing each other.

    • ON MY OWN
      September 4, 2013

      people say any thing do we all know alix boyd well , i know that lady , and if u know her well she is a very nice person , when one blows a trumpet others just follow the band , Who use to get in trouble in the house with the speaker Hon Earl WILLIAMS AND THEY WERE BEST OF , WHEN CERTAIN PEOPLE AT HER HOME ENJOYING THERE SOUSE WHERE ALL U DOES BE

    • >>>>>>>>>>>
      September 4, 2013

      PURE CRAP! BUFFOONERY! Stupesssssssssssssssssss.
      I support the decision to protest against this piece of in your face bad nomination.

    • FORKIT
      September 4, 2013

      idiot , no body oppose mr E williams for president, but it was the manner inwhich skerrit did it by not follow the rules laid out by the constitution.

      feed your brain before you sound like an @$$.

    • Marcus Hill
      September 4, 2013

      I don’t think anyone was against Mr. Williams, the man, for President. Infact, most people agree that he can be a good President.

      It was the unconstitutional manner in which the Prime Minister went about the nomination that caused the outrage.

      At the time, my own view was that Mr. Williams should haveasked the Prime Minister to follow due process.

    • John Paul
      September 4, 2013

      That is incorrect they never said they did not want mr Williams.What the Skeritt Cabal did was to start expounding on the “Doctrine of necessity” Citing tha t the Constitution was lacking .The Constitution was not followed and as a result it was challenged in a Court!
      The ou tgoing President should have written a letter to the Speaker and as soon as that Letter reached the Hand of the Speaker He would no longer be the President.

    • Justice and Truth
      September 4, 2013

      Such people are never satisfied.

  92. jahcure
    September 4, 2013

    this country is to free madam speaker

  93. salop
    September 4, 2013

    This man skin is to thin to be in politics. I can see a nightmare in the making.

    • FORKIT
      September 4, 2013

      and skerrit doh have skin

  94. Lougaoo Mem
    September 4, 2013

    I’ve said it before and will say it again, Mr. Roosevelt Skerrit’s leadership and governance style is, and will continue to be his biggest enemy. It’s not a one man show Sir!

    I just do not understand why so many continue to tolerate the gross injustice that this government imposes on the beloved citizens of the land.

    This time I think all concerned individuals should come out in force to demonstrate peacefully against this atrocious behavior by one who forgets that he’s a servant elected by the “PEOPLE,” for the interests of all the “PEOPLE,” all the time while in office.

    Another reason why “CHANGE IS NOT AN OPTION ON ELECTION DAY.”

    • from no where
      September 4, 2013

      LaugooMan ,What do meanbuy ‘CHANGE IS NOT AN OPTION ON ELECTION DAY’

  95. I Have a voice
    September 4, 2013

    Some of us just wait for DNO to post something about the PM. lets not forget like it or not he is still our leader. If you don’t like what the party is doing just vote him out. We are the same people that come on this website day in and day out. We don’t speak for the majority. And i am shock the first thing Lenox would recommend our people to do is demonstrate against a nomination. For the record i am not DLP or UWP i am Dominican

    • Papa Dom
      September 4, 2013

      You damn lie, if you are sure you are none partisan then you wouldn’t be making such a silly comment.

    • John Paul
      September 4, 2013

      What is wrong with protest especially if it is peaceful?
      You know who the Minister of Security is in the DLP Administration? Charles Savarin.Does that answer You r question ? Do I need to be more explicit? I dont think so.

    • Justice and Truth
      September 4, 2013

      I am shocked too. He has nothing else to say and do. He pounced on this nomination as a cat pounces on a rat. It gave him something to talk about it. He is a radical. Mark my words, he is not a fair person. Those who listened to him on the radio loved what he stated and his consistent charade of criticism. They cannot see beyond who and what he is. Some people will settle for little, less and for nothing at all.

  96. September 4, 2013

    i am in no way for the pm and his party but she is a dominican and she is quit capable also someone said that she is rude and treat the oposition bad tht is not so i think she tell it to you as it is and most people when you tell them a it is they dont like it so i dont why there is a problem if she is president

    • Ive
      September 4, 2013

      have u ever listen to this lady in parliament? she is very insultive to the opposition but once remember the issue about dbs frequency and skerrit showed who is boss and all she could say was am am am am in a timid voice. then again maybe you are not aware of that

    • FORKIT
      September 4, 2013

      you must be her child….our you dont know her

    • Justice and Truth
      September 4, 2013

      You are correct. Those who are truthful and tell it like it is are not liked by such people who themselves are bad enough. They have seen and heard her at work but they do not know her in private and socially. They overlook her experience and capability. Some of them know absolutely nothing about her. And who are they anyway?
      They do not know who she really is. These are people who only look on the surface and draw a conclusion, giving the impression that they are correct and know it all.
      We have read the comments of some of them. This is why they think in that manner. They do not appreciate the good in others. Since they support UWP, they will continue with this overall negative attitude, putting it mildly. These are they who will cause Dominica to go from bad to worse. They should examine their conscience.

  97. C'est Moi
    September 4, 2013

    The paint is not even dry on Linton’s title as Leader of the Opposition and he is already trying to cause unrest in the island. This guy is just up to no good. His heart is full of hatred and envy!

    • Ive
      September 4, 2013

      wat unrest. this is our democratic right read ur constitution. wen skerrit said openly lets mash them up. wat did u say then. talking against corrupt actions of a prime minister and that is hatred and envey. I dont even think u all understand the magnitude of the sink dominica has been in.

    • September 4, 2013

      cestmoi your dlp you must stand for you right you studying linton skerrit for you to study you talking so mush thing skerrit downing to the country you not see and read for yourself and leave linton alone.

    • Justice and Truth
      September 4, 2013

      You said it correctly! His hatred is projecting itself. They put him up on a pedestal. He is now at the stage of possessing “a greater and better than thou” attitude. He thinks the Dominican world is his.
      As in Holy Scripture: “He shall put down the mighty from their seats and exalteth the humble.”

  98. anonymat
    September 4, 2013

    morally?? hehe. the oil he wiped out go on his forehead man. :lol:

  99. PetProjects
    September 4, 2013

    Skerrit you will never in the name of the Lord take my Freedom away !!
    My ancestors came to the new world as slaves in bondage, They work & toil for de massa SO whatever evil you are up to with this appointment I REBUKE YOU IN THE NAME OF LORD!!!!!!!

    • Stealth Critique
      September 4, 2013

      What are you talking about?

    • 2 CuTe
      September 4, 2013

      You mean the PM that bad ? chhhhhh …

      • Ive
        September 4, 2013

        so u dont know he that bad. then again u are under his spell.

    • Justice and Truth
      September 4, 2013

      This is the problem with some of you, always looking behind, too far behind and living in the past rather than live in the present and look forward.
      Those who use the Most Holy Name of the Lord in vain to spew their hatred on others and deny them their due right and authority, will receive exactly what they dish out to others and twofold. I hate to inform you, you have cursed yourself. The Lord will not bless your words and grant them.
      Rather, pray to God to rebuke Satan who influences people as you, to do evil and to hate others which is what you are doing.
      How can you expect God to bless you and grant your ungodly wish? You are another one who lacks godly enlightenment. He is God! He cannot go against himself when He said to us, “Love one another.”

    • Lovely
      September 5, 2013

      I honestly believe some of us go too fair. Why would you want to rebuke the man. come on man!!! I not saying skerrit doesn’t have faults but my good all this hatered for one man.

  100. love Dominica
    September 4, 2013

    I think that it is very outrageous that the Pm would even think about nominating Alix Boyd Knight for president. I am a woman but i do believe that there are some positions that should be held by a man.also i think that this woman is rude and disrespectful. she is very prideful and i believe that she was nominated because Pm knows she is in his corner.I VOTE NO TO ALIX BOYD KNIGHT. WE NEED HUMILITY IN POWER WE ARE FED UP WITH PRIDE.

    • Girls run the World
      September 4, 2013

      It is scarey to think that any woman in this 21century would make a statement like yours; ” I am a woman but i do believe that there are some positions that should be held by a man.” Are you for real???

      • ???????????
        September 4, 2013

        This is an enemy against herself a woman! Many times some women are their worst enemy!

      • jeanbawi
        September 4, 2013

        Is she for real?? that some positions should not be held by women?? the year is 2013, Mam!!!

  101. Anonymous
    September 4, 2013

    While I really cannot stand Alix-Boyd Knight and her personality (both in and outside parliament) I must say that Lennox should be the last person to comment since his character is equal to that of the lady. The only difference is that she is dressed in red and he in blue. It’s a straight case of the pot telling the kettle it’s bottom is black. They are two of the same kind!!!!

    • September 4, 2013

      i totally agree :-D :-D

    • coyote
      September 4, 2013

      i disagree 100%

    • Anonymous
      September 4, 2013

      Lennox isn’t the nominee for president

    • Patat
      September 4, 2013

      very well said

    • Anonymous
      September 4, 2013

      I would shake your big toe

      • FORKIT
        September 4, 2013

        you can do that, just reach down and grab that toe

    • liar
      September 4, 2013

      you just a liar on that statement

  102. KISAA
    September 4, 2013

    THE BIG PICTURE…what we must understand no matter our political bias is that if ms knight becomes our president she will have even more power then she does now because it will be given to her by the prime minister and then the prime minister will have all the top people in his pocket..eg president,next speaker of the house,commosioner of police,attorney general,DPP,magistrates ect all in his pocket so the constitution that he as no respect for,he can legally change with the help of the people he as hand picked to fulfill his wishes,and just like his hero chavez he can change the laws to suit his needs,he will not even need his supporters no more…why should ancestors of oppressed,belittled,abused slaves who through their blood and sacrifice finally achived freedom only for the off spring of these people to blindly walk straight back into bondage once again,and for this reason we must say no,,we do not want to go down this road and to me the most powerful weapon dominica as is the same people that put him in power, to say no Mr Skerrit,we love you,we have followed you and we are there for you,but NO we dont want this…then something can happen because if this is ignored his supporters will become voiceless and all of us will lose

    • Informant
      September 4, 2013

      Being president, the highest position of the state within our system comes with a lot of limitations. While studying in Trinidad I did a course in Politics and was shocked to discover that a lot of the Powers that the president has within our system are under the advice of the Prime minister in power. Some of us need to familiarize ourselves with what the constitution allows the president of the state to do, and under which conditions his/her powers can be exercised.

    • blessing in disguise
      September 4, 2013

      who you want him to have in his pocket,people from the opposition uwp?look the upp in Antigua refuse to fire people who were big supporters in the alp who had top government jobs. after the first election he kept them and they are the same people who sabotage his government.bet if the pm nominated people they know as uwp supporters they would not be barking like a dog. linton was a alp backer and I was a upp suupporterow he is uwp and am dlp..

    • blind bat
      September 5, 2013

      do you know the role of the President I can say you do not cause if you did you would not make such a fuss about this nominee. Read up on the role of the president please then submit another comment. peace

  103. Marcus Hill
    September 4, 2013

    That proposed appointment is a provocation!!

    I wonder what Skerrit has up his sleaves by proposing someone who is so disdained by the very citizens she is supposed to serve?

    Is it out of pure arrogance to say “I can do as I please”? Or is it to test what metal the newly-elected Leader of the Opposition is made of?

    Is it to trap the opposition into a position where he will eventually say, “you see they against women. They don’t want a woman as President” and try to galvanise the womens’ vote for Labour?

    Is it to pit the current Leader of the Opposition against the new UWP Political Leader?

    Or am I reading too far? I just can not make sense of this senseless nomination!!!

    • Not a herd follower
      September 4, 2013

      TwO things: Skerrit wants to antagonize his political opponents and he wants his lackeys in all the most important jobs in the country so that they can do his bidding. For example, in very close general elections where the results are 10 to 11, President Knight-God forbid this lady from becoming President-can invite Skerrit to form the government even if his party has only ten seats. She can do that because the Constitution says the Presidents appoints the member of Parliament who appears to the President to command the largest support in the Parliament. BE WARNED, DOMINICA! ALIX BOYD KNIGHT CANNOT AND OUGHT NOT TO BE HEAD OF STATE OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF DOMINICA!

      • FORKIT
        September 4, 2013

        RIOT

      • blind bat
        September 5, 2013

        You seem to have missed a very crucial constitutional provision go read again and you definitely have a problem in understanding English.

    • ???????????
      September 4, 2013

      Marcus you can only speak for yourself. I know Mrs Boyd Knight and she is outspoken and that is why a lot of persons do not like her. I am a woman and there are arrogant men who thinks that we should be seen and not heard but alas those men can be found in all walks of life. They insult you on the road and call you all kind of Names etc. But I really wonder if they do have a mother themselves. In this era, Woman can be what she wants to be – education wise, we have done a lot for ourselves, including taking up the responsibility for men. Even in the Bible, some women had to take up responsibility to save their family/husband when they shirked their’s.

      Give us our respect and look at us as equals not child bearing objects. When God created Adam, it was noticed that he needed a companion (helpmate). It is so disheartening to hear some of the men say “my children mother” and some see women as someone to produce their seed and not as a woman in the correct sense.

      Aha then I am arrogant so you will say when I stand for myself and other women.

    • Gary
      September 5, 2013

      Your opening statement is so childish.If you understood Politics you would not make such foolish statement.I would like to ask you.Who is provoked,is it the electorate who elected the DLP into office with a majority or is it the UWP supporters and their Leadership.When you make the statement that she is disdained by the very citizens she is supposed to serve.Who are the disdained citizens you are referring to.The disdained citizens are supporters of the UWP electorate and their leadership.

      Politics must be looked at for what it is and not what Political leaders tell us.The DLP was voted with a majority, do you really think that a choice for president nominated by the UWP would be appointed by The DLP and I’m sure this would be
      same case if the UWP were to be the elected Government,all the Presidents appointed in our history were supporters of the Government,some were not forefront in their acknowledgement but behind close doors they knew why they were appointed.Let us not be naive about what Politicians tells us or what the constitution says about who the President should be, someone who is neutral and should be agreed upon by both Government and opposition this is all BS and formality.

      The controversy regarding Alex-Boyd Knight nomination for President is Political it is not about her qualifications or being unconstitutional.In the world of Politics the electorate are pawns of the Politicians and one of the ways the electorate can get good and honest representation is the reverse, making Politicians serve them and be accountable to them,the electorate until them the electorate will be like sheep.

      As to the scenario you outlined saying that the appointment of Alex-Boyd Knight was done to get the women vote, that’s so cliche.Your own admission that this appointment makes no sense to you is an admission of not understanding Politics but quick to be a pawn in a Political game.There is an old saying quote “In politics, nothing happens by accident.If it happens, you can bet it was planned that way”. You must also remember In order to become the master,the politician poses as the servant,isn’t that what Lennox is representing,a servant for the people calling for good Governance.

  104. September 4, 2013

    Alas Dominica – One day God will appoint a leader who will be a servant to the people. One who will genuinely care for the people and take the country to a higher level.

    All these so-called politicians have one thing in mind, “ME”. I don’t understand why people are going out of control for their sakes. Grow up Dominicans. All these years of corrupted politicians and you have learned nothing yet?

    • Am just saying
      September 4, 2013

      You so right. Everywhere else in the world rich people get into politics to try and do something but in Dominica poor people get into politics to get RICH.

    • FORKIT
      September 4, 2013

      there is a saying, a people gets a government they deserve…remember when skerrit was referred to as jesus and all the pastors, priest and church bigots said nothing and all the supporters where cheering say none is like him, if not skerrit who else..(blastphemy)

      then god has for a short time turned his back…and man is bing choas to dominica.. we are at our darkest time, every child can see that ungodliness has plagued dominica…

  105. A concern citizen
    September 4, 2013

    I Dominica’s Context a president is a waste of resources milking the poor tax payers. Personally I would support the Constitution for an executive president. I admire Haiti’s constitution.There may pros and cons but trust me in Dominica with a population of 68,913 what are you doing with a ceremonial puppet. Furthermore this new president will be even more expensive to maintain since she will be living in the New Diplomatic Centre/State Malice at the expense of the working poor. According to a source from the Princess Margaret Hospital DOMLEC will be smiling when the new Diplomatic Centre/State Malice will be commissioned.
    DNO Lets put it to a vote ” Who is favour of a ceremonial type President or an Executive President.

    • ???????????
      September 4, 2013

      Always know what is going to happen. Genie???? or fortune teller… Stop judging people. The lady has her house.

  106. Greg
    September 4, 2013

    It was Ghost during the UWP reign who sang nous pas vle pwes minister Boga. I hop he sings Nous pas vle pwerce presidan vemine.

    DNO please note that it is well documented that the lady on a political platform refered to herself as a Vemine.

  107. african queen
    September 4, 2013

    she really treats the opposition bad she is indeed a one sided she should not given this position at ALL.Dominica do what RIGHT with ur VOTING FINGER.I in DAT i DONE Make my POSTER all ready READING CHANGE IS A MUST NO ONE SIDED PRESIDENT.

  108. Anonymous
    September 4, 2013

    This is not a Workers or Labour issue. The issue is the character and integrity of the nominee. She is not an unknown entity we all know her biasness and misbehaviours.

    • FORKIT
      September 4, 2013

      that is bring the ofice of the president to the dogs,

  109. dcamassive
    September 4, 2013

    Bonjay if I was this lady I telling Skerritt not to worry.
    But nah, ee paka give up ‘tal.

  110. DC
    September 4, 2013

    Lennox, is that the same host of between you and me talking about fair and balance, bias etc. What a bunch of jokers..the UWP team. It is only unfair when the UWP thinks it may not be to their benefit. As much as i admire the people of Marigot for their bravery, we must admit that Mrs. Knight has what it takes. She has stood up to the bullies of the house and never surrendered, she is a strong, brave, educated, determined woman. She definitely deserves the nomination. I love this lady, she is never shaken by criticism. What a courageous woman!

    • dayandnightvision
      September 4, 2013

      DC Be that as it may, she is not the right choice at this time. Too much controversy surrounding her. Let’s be real

    • Jill
      September 5, 2013

      Yes Mr. Ambassador- I love you too

  111. him i am
    September 4, 2013

    Lennox i had already made up my mine in voting u but i see to my self now ur a norme dabah. chill man dont let power make ur head swell.

    • September 4, 2013

      Remember the deliberate assult of the Constitution how less we forget.

    • liar
      September 4, 2013

      you to lair go vote who you voting for.

    • coyote
      September 4, 2013

      power? what power this is the presidency we are talking about.wake up man.

    • Not a herd follower
      September 4, 2013

      YOU speak nonsense, ”him i am”. The role of an opposition is to propose, oppose and electorally dispose. They are justified in opposing Alix Boyd Knight for President given the manner she has treated the Opposition in the Parliament. In addition, she is an activist of the DLP. SHE IS A MOST DIVISIVE FIGURE CONTRARY TO THE MOST IMPORTANT ROLE THE CONSTITUTION REQUIRES OF THE HEAD OF STATE.

    • from no where
      September 4, 2013

      You are a joke

    • Creative
      September 4, 2013

      It Has NOTHING to do with “Norme Debah”, it is called having an opinion and voicing it, and taking it one step further to express opposition to such a decision. Like Bob Marley said “Get up, stand up, Stand up for your rights”. We as a Dominican people have the right to our opinion and to speak and act against what we think is not right for our society and our country.

    • Anonymous
      September 4, 2013

      Protest to what?
      Mr.Linton did the prime minister proposed any protest to you when you were nominated opposition leader?
      You are a trouble tree.
      All you need to do is relax and see what happens….

  112. WHO VEX VEX
    September 4, 2013

    What Ever!!!!!!!!!!!
    Who Cares!!!!!!!!
    I thought we were done with all these worthless protesting.

    • Hear Ye
      September 4, 2013

      If u are 100 years and you don’t have children, then you can talk like that. I see you don’t care a dam about nation and nation building.

  113. Political Observer
    September 4, 2013

    Mr.Linton,
    How many people will this protest generate?? What impact will it have???

    • simplygorgeous70
      September 4, 2013

      just wait and see and u will see the numbers i hope u will join

  114. Neg Mawon
    September 4, 2013

    He is surely right, that’s a INSULT to the people of this country, she has sereved her intrest, her party and is unfair and biased to the ruling party. What a shame!!

  115. Girls run the World
    September 4, 2013

    This is who Lennox Linton continues to be during his entire castigation of the Dominica ruling government to quote him “has been biased, “has been extremely unfair, “has been unjust and “has been hostile to the members of government and of the people of the Dominica Labour Party.

    • FORKIT
      September 4, 2013

      continue running idiot

  116. IPO
    September 4, 2013

    Let me so how fair and democratic dno is….dno I have seen you do this many times…you capitalize Opposition Leader and lower caps for prime minister…

    When lennox becomes Opposition Leader by the way you going, you all might write it in as OPPOSITION LEADER

    • Yam Babawoolais
      September 4, 2013

      whoopy whoopy LPO is back – enough thumbs down for Observer, Peeping Tom , IDIE NUH so why not resurface as IPO. Mem Bet mem pwel – let the thumbs down begin – destined for the place you belong ” Hidden Due to Garbage contentville”

      • Everybody Peeping
        September 4, 2013

        hahaha…thumbs down like wow…their ratings go down bad. They out numbered…LOL

    • -
      September 4, 2013

      look at the last sentence!

    • simplygorgeous70
      September 4, 2013

      guess what He is Dominica’s Saviour so begining now D N O needs to respect the Man of the Years so u IPO get that through your low thoughts that u join or remain a backward bat

  117. Lang Mama
    September 4, 2013

    Anybody remember the days of Donkey Darby at Windsor park? It is time to bring back Donkey Darby at Windsor Park – the event was such fun and laughter. In those days people had to bring their donkey from different parts of the island to take part in Donkey Darby now we have those Donkies in Roseau and very close to Windsor Park too. In fact if we want a Donkey Darby today , this afternoon , tonight, next hour we can have a very successful donkey Darby.

    ON YOUR PARK GET SET GO – Weh Papa see Bowik Vielle Case running in all direction;
    Bowik Cottage looking for PetroCaribe Grass; Bowik valley looking for grass in Garbage Bin;
    Oh my gadais bowik Gwatance tu ju su;
    Allah gardais Boowik La Plain daiyn tojour dewar(always greeing)
    Well Bowik Ayatola just smelling the behind of Boowik Viellecase
    Well there is a boowik name Ti Papamet and that Boowik is slick he just waiting for Boowik Vielle Case to get close so he can give him a back kick

    Now look who betting on the Donkey Darby – Senior counsels Penguine and Senior Counsel snake and the Donkey or all Donkies name Krazy Teeeleeely

    • Pragmatic
      September 4, 2013

      You should be writing essays poems. you are a good essayist.

    • Roseau
      September 4, 2013

      Yes I remember the joyful days of Donkey Darby. LOL

    • cockball
      September 4, 2013

      I haven’t laugh so much for a long time :-D :-D :-D :-D

    • ???????????
      September 4, 2013

      It is “Derby” not Darby and it is high time that persons like yourself need to respect The creator first and foremost. Since if you did respect the Creator, you would automatically respect your leaders and would not dare call them “Boowik”. We need to be respectful even if we do not support a party.

      How would you feel if your children, grand, nieces, nephews called you “Boowik” that is why we should respect one another and moreover authority. We all cannot be PM or whatever. But we can at least respect each other and also ourselves. Indiscipline persons create monsters for their own self. Why ????? your are teaching your children who will in turn be indisciplined and will shower it over you :cry: :cry:

    • from no where
      September 4, 2013

      Lang Mama you really make me laugh.You make my day.After a long day , running around from class to class like a mother hen ,you had me laughing my head off.Hats off to you

    • PetProjects
      September 4, 2013

      @ Lang Mama : U r hilarious!!!!!! I like, best for the day.. Ur funny,I’m still laughing… Keep it up!!!

    • DANZIGER
      September 4, 2013

      You call yr country men DONKIES, shame on you if they are DONKIES then who am I? RESPECT PPL.

      • LOL
        September 5, 2013

        @ DANZIGER: Take a joke my son, you can’t take things so serious all the time.

    • Anonymous
      September 4, 2013

      Protest to what?
      Mr.Linton did the prime minister proposed any protest to you when you were nominated opposition leader?
      You are a trouble tree.
      All you need to do is relax and see what happens….

    • Anonymous
      September 4, 2013

      LMAO.. :-D :-D :-D .BOWIK…

  118. Doc. Love
    September 4, 2013

    I fully support Mr. Linton in his effort to have a street protest against Alix Knight’s appointment. In order for the protest to be successful, he must have the cooperation of not only the supporters of the UWP but the Business Sector, bus and truck drivers to name a few. At least Roseau must be closed down for approximately three hours in an effort to give workers an opportunity to participate in the protest.

    • orchid
      September 4, 2013

      You know it is only workers who will join the protest. You all still not learning?

    • from no where
      September 4, 2013

      Will they get permission? I bet it will be a no to get permission to have the protest.Thats our constitutional right doh

  119. IPO
    September 4, 2013

    Lennox wants us to protest his female version of him….we are having a political menstral cycle….sunday was lennox and tuesday is Alix Boyd….I hope its a short cycle

    • Anonymous
      September 4, 2013

      That the best comment I’ve read so far. Was thinking the exact same thing. Lennox and Alix-Boyd are six in one half a dozen in another. Two of the same kind. Stubborn, arrogant and self-centred. While I don’t want Alix-Boyd for President, I also most certainly wouldn’t want Lennox anywhere close to the Primeministership, even while I have my qualms with Skerrit.

    • Anonymous
      September 4, 2013

      I totally agree!!!!

    • grandbay girl
      September 4, 2013

      lol..smh

  120. Riddim Up
    September 4, 2013

    I in Dat!!!!
    Placard ….check

  121. leaves you 2 wonder
    September 4, 2013

    i thought that the pm said that he consulted the opposition leader

    • Nac Vibes
      September 4, 2013

      No he didn’t consult, he informed, there is a difference.

    • September 4, 2013

      That is true but they did not accepted his choice please get with it listen and learn What you should be asking the Cabinet why they trying to get rid of Mr.Williams when they put him in by adjusting the Constitution to suit their own like.

      • orchid
        September 4, 2013

        What do you mean by “getting rid” of Mr. Williams? His term was for one year and the year ends in October. Did you not know that?

    • missmostDominican
      September 5, 2013

      u honestly think skerro in the biz of consulting ppl…….come on now

  122. lipbalm
    September 4, 2013

    That’s all the UWP want , is a protest a protest a protest, thats what their leadership is all about war, Dominicans not for war and we do not have time for much protests we more looking to secure our jobs to be able to feed our children. I mean I am not being bias while we may not agree to whom is nominated, why you all just want to see war in the country, you all may say protest is not war but thats not what you preach. But anyways Linton congratulations on your appointment I wish you all the best.

    • Nac Vibes
      September 4, 2013

      Selfishness is not a good attribute.

    • Q
      September 4, 2013

      Dominicans has sit back, taken leeks, disses and everything and never stood for nothing, so im guessing that u think this is the way to fix our country? just make politicians do what they want, and sit back and let it play out itself?? good philosophy my friend. lets see how you would feel when they start pulling the rugs from under your feet, hope u just take your fall and laugh about it!

    • simplygorgeous70
      September 4, 2013

      Lipbalm you are at war with yourself and your pointless :twisted:

  123. grell
    September 4, 2013

    finally someone is speaking out harsh,this lady is unfair,i have heard her several times.but the pm is only nominating whom he can wrap in his web.

    • Precious
      September 4, 2013

      i support you Grell the people in her community don’t even like her cause she’s not a friendly person. She don’t communicate with people around her, now you expect people to vote for you? Magwe sa PM need to think long and hard.

  124. Precious
    September 4, 2013

    No way, this woman is not a nice person at all :cry:

    • DANZIGER
      September 4, 2013

      @Precious,Madame Boyd Knights, I really dont kw how to describle her, she has every thing in the package that make a woman, as far as I see a lot of women lack these days. I was her neighbour so I kw her very well, she deserve the President seat good luck Madame Boyd Knights.

      • Clerk
        September 4, 2013

        Hell Nooooooooooooooo!!!!

      • from no where
        September 4, 2013

        so what happen now.You not her neighbor anymore

  125. Dominican
    September 4, 2013

    PA PA Bon Dieu
    Ma sa ka fe sort? are you off your rockers.
    what happen to plain old give persons a chance. You know what it is about time people understand that no matter what side you sitting on you will be predudice. Had it been the opposition that was in power they would offend others.
    may i add that your behaviour Mr lennox also is a lot to be said.

    • September 4, 2013

      A you for real you need to hang up and come back

  126. Donny
    September 4, 2013

    Mr. Prime Minister. for peace sake do the right thing and reverse that decision please I beg you and let common sense prevail.

    • orchid
      September 4, 2013

      Commonsense from whom? The opposition really thinks that it MUST tell the Prime Minister everything he should do, how to do it and when to do it? The opposition is the OPPOSITION and should know what its role is.

      • Justice and Truth
        September 6, 2013

        They are out of place.

    • I NOT IN POLITICS AG
      September 4, 2013

      WHAT RUBBISH ARE U TALKING ABOUT

  127. Papamet
    September 4, 2013

    I do not understand why UWP objects to everything. First, they did not want Williams, now they vex he is not nominated. What if the majority of Dominicans want her? Would that be considered democratic, or democracy is what determined by LENNOX/Eddie? Here is how we solve this. A peaceful rally in support and against. Who has the biggest crowd would represent the voice of the people, simple. Btw, who is the UWP’s nominee?

    • September 4, 2013

      PAPAMET, people like you have to be very carefull when you put pen to paper . The Opposition Party didnt say they didnt want Mr.Williams all parties agreed he was the person for the job, the dispute is how he was appointed to the job when the PM hijacked the Constitution to make it happen and now the PM and his Cabinet discard him like nothing much,From what I’m hearing he would have liked to keep the job also remember their is a case in Court about the process that was used for him becoming President, so get your facts correct before posting Whatever this man want he gets because D’icans allow him to treat them that way. And yes he told the Opposition but he didnt allow the Opposition to come forth with their nominee before confirming his side kick. Now
      I cant wait to hear who is going to be his Speaker of the House,look how Mr.Linton have the PM on the run so let’s block him by using Alex Boyd-Knights as President .
      DOMINICAN the next move belong to all of you at home.

      • Papamet
        September 4, 2013

        “From what I’m hearing he would have liked to keep the job.” That’s all hearsay. Get the facts before you continue. I’ve gotten many “facts” from Q95 which turned out to be wrong. I’m listening…

    • Not a herd follower
      September 4, 2013

      UWP did not oppose Eluid Williams the man. They opposed the manner in which he was elected. Note the difference. I hope you are capable of that.

    • ()
      September 4, 2013

      @Papamet It’s is made clear by you yourself that you do not understand what is happening in your country. It would be better that you ask questions and learn.It’s the method used to appoint Mr Williams that was challenged my friend. That’s why Skerrit is using people like you so much. HE OBSERVES THAT YOU LACK UNDERSTANDING, SO HE HAS YOU AS HIS FOOTBALL AND A PUPPET. IN THE MEANTIME HE MUST BE PRAYING THAT YOU STAY IN THE DARK AS LONG AS YOU POSSIBLY CAN.

    • missmostDominican
      September 5, 2013

      have u forgotten or did u not read ur social studies text book?……….that is the function of the opposition.

  128. Sen Joe LYO
    September 4, 2013

    Come on Linton, show the DLP what you can do. First attempt at a protest, send a very strong signal because all now they are very worried. Beat the iron while its hot Brother!!!

    • DANZIGER
      September 4, 2013

      @Sen Joe LYO, Please say yr name, then help him with placards ok.

      • DANZIGER
        September 4, 2013

        @Sen Joe LYO,dont hide behind the internet state yr name and feel free in yr heart.

    • orchid
      September 4, 2013

      Why not help him beat the iron to get a job he cannot get according to him? He is actually getting nowhere; all the screaming from the radio still takes him nowhere. He will get there when his time arrives not before. When it comes hope he does much better than those he bashes.

      • Sen Joe LYO
        September 4, 2013

        What is this government doing to reduce unemployment in Sen Joe? To day we are worst than Dubique and Kalinago Territory. Sen Joe is 100% indigent.

      • T
        September 4, 2013

        @ orchid Well you should be writing here 18-3, because you should be confident that if election is called now you and Skerrit will win 18 seats or more.
        Anyway I fully support the call by Linton. I think this has been an insult to Dominicans on all ends of the political spectrum?
        shame on you Skerrit.

      • DANZIGER
        September 6, 2013

        @Sen Joe LYO,gene femme St Joe pa ni ambitions, toute yo prope cest sizay bore larue malpalay et veey zafer à mourne. Allez checher travail pour zorts fer.

  129. DJJ
    September 4, 2013

    I totally support Mr. Linton. Now that he is the leader of the UWP that the Mr. Skerritt and his guys nominates Mrs. Alix Boyd-Knights. WHat ‘s his game then? Anyway Mr. Linton Fear not my brother!

    • orchid
      September 4, 2013

      Maybe you should TELL the Prime Minister to make him President? All YOU not EASY.

  130. Possy DLP branch
    September 4, 2013

    We want a protest march in Possy as well to teach Ian a lesson.

  131. Doc. Love
    September 4, 2013

    I fully support Mr. Linton in effort to lunch a protest against Alix Knight In orer to make any significant impression, Mr. Linton,UWP

    • orchid
      September 4, 2013

      Up to now Mr. Linton is yet to make an impression on the majority of citizens in DA. Do you think a march protesting the nomination of a new president will make intelligent people be impressed with Linton? You must be joking. There are bigger and more important things to be concerned about.

      • hmmm
        September 4, 2013

        dat is the same thing a friend of mine was saying, she said that the UWP not making an impact of the citizens. It’s just a shame people rather vote according to a colour, pers, personality or party and they refuse to admit one fact… the country needs a change. Allu worried about the UWP not having any influence to lure persons to their side when your real worry should be the fact that any body else but what is here would be a change and that what we need, a change.

      • Ive
        September 4, 2013

        really? all these issues are important. all are one economy, education good governance etc

      • Everybody Peeping
        September 4, 2013

        when see the turn out in Roseau..leading to a complete shut down…U will see who joking

      • missmostDominican
        September 5, 2013

        u right to haul skerrit and the lot of you “outta hay” as they say…………nextttttttttt!

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