The Mahaut constituency association of the United Workers Party (UWP) has selected Felix Thomas to replace Ronnie Isidore in the upcoming general election.
The matter will now go to the party’s hierarchy for confirmation and ratification.
When contacted, Thomas, a contractor and engineer, confirmed that he was selected by the constituency association but said he would prefer to give a reaction after everything has been formalized by the party.
“I don’t want to jump the gun,” he said.
When confirmed, Thomas will replace Isidore who was removed as the UWP’s Mahaut constituency candidate after months of unresolved friction between him and certain sections of the party in the constituency.
Isidore contested the last general election on a UWP ticket and lost to the Dominica Labour Party’s Rayburn Blackmoore.
He also contested the leadership of the UWP but lost to Lennox Linton and reports began to surface which seem to suggest that there were moves afoot inside the party to have him replaced.
At a press conference last month UWP president, Ezekiel Bazil, stated that Isidore, who was already an endorsed candidate, will not contest the seat for the UWP due to ‘persistent behaviors’ which were contrary to the party’s ‘firm commitment to truth.’
The Mahaut constituency is made up of the communities of Canefield, Campbell, Massacre, Mahaut, Roger, Springfield and Warner.
DNO will continue to follow this latest development and publish information as it becomes available.
God blessing on you sir you are more qualify than everyone in the labour administration Political engagement is to serve you country . Palarimentto promote laws that allow the achievement of comprehensive development for all. Last but not least political involvement is a serious businrsd in mentainig. The fundamental freedom and liberty that require diligent care and attention by Parliament Especially by members of palairment. So Sir we need to show the government We have honest people who can perform this great task without partiality.
Felix my dear, you know me well n vice versa. You are respected n loved n those who do not know u tend to speak to free their mouths from poisonous smells. I know u love us the youth and you feel our pain. I constantly have to take your lectures on trying to keep my hard above the water as I search endlessly for a job. But koodoes to that. I am proud of you and if I live at mahaut u would have my vote and help in campaigning. Remember to listen to your people, feel what they feel n keep on being a humble man. We will support you, but we will pressure you as well. Best of luck to you my dearest as team Dominca moves forward-
does that spell “BLINDSIDE?”. Watch out…we coming!!!!!
Avant parl rep la nou ni la venue en politics moune pas te ca mem manyeh monsieur .Il te copawyzon valeur . Apresent we il ka faire kon il konnet moune le .Felix Ja faire un loe ba moune en edcuation avec batissment kai. Il ja travaille avec un pille jeunne jean n communite la.
congrats mr. felix
The constituency is called Mahaut but out of the 3600 who voted last election only about 1300 was in Mahaut.
UWP Team do Not want no crooks …..take them out early….Good Luck Mr. Thomas…Time for Change…
And where is Steve Joseph for Cottage? Steve what are you waiting on?
Mark my words eh…soon you going to hear Ronnie shouting LABA KAH TWAVAY
Mr Thomas thank you for your courage TO STEP FROWARD to accept the call to represent this constituency. “come ye forward sons and daughters”. Your parents have raised you well for this challenging task that you have been called to undertake. You are honest fair and we the constituents will benefit greatly from your representation.
Welcome to Team Dominica United Workers Party ,another great team player
I really think UWP made a big mistake because Ronney have a lot more connection with the Mahaut people. Felix is hardly seen in Mahaut maybe now he will come out of hiding. Labour Ka Twavay
The amount of young people Felix is employing from the entire constituency can Ronny do that? If you are really from Mahaut check yourself again. I hope Felix will give Ronny a job. Felix is an asset to the constituency and the party.
you just dont know what you talking about. From what i gather u not from Mahaut or you just trying to confuse the masses because change is coming to Mahaut. Felix H Thomas is a well respected, honest, helpful and father figure to alot of people in the constituency also an employer of many in the constituency and around Dominica. So COME BETTER THAN THAT BRO. MANY WILL TRY TO VILIFY YOU FELIX FOR THE POSITION YOU HAVE TAKEN TO PUT YOURSELF FORWARD TO SERVE YOUR COUNTRY TO ANOTHER LEVEL, BUT ONLY GOD KNOWS YOUR HEAR. BEST OF LUCK TO YOU AND TEAM DOMINICA.
Labour ka twarvi avec corrupsuor
Boy felix, when they take out Ronnie my heart like everybody else dropped down, and have already make up my mind I am not voting but you really have to prove to me in order to get my VOTE. Good luck
Congrats Felix on stepping forward to contest the Mahaut sit but you have a lot of convincing to do and we all know why, yes you are from Mahaut but really what have you given to the people. My friend start working.
The people of Dominica need to wake up and smell the coffee.There was Labour and now this NEW LABOUR and the ideologies aren’t the same in any way at all !!!!!!
POLITICS IS THE DIRTIES GAME RIGHT NOW BECAUSE IT IS ALL ABOUT PERSONAL GAIN AND FAKE PROMISES…..
Mr. F Thomas best wishes to you. Knowing you as a past student and hard worker at the CDT College, you can make it.
The people of Mahaut, Massacre , Cane Field, Jimit, Les point, Campbell, Roger, Springfield and Warner are hungry to get rid of Blackmore and this worthless Labour Party.
When did you get elected as our spokesperson?
Congratulations Mr Thomas the party chose a very hard working and ambitious young man hopefully the entire constituency will embrace you.
If Elekshuns was being held on this website it would be UWP in a LANDSLIDE.
Sadly it is not being held here on this wonderful website.
We have to go to the polls, Diaspora’s and all and we will be alone with our pencil and ballot box.
Good luck to you Sir, even if your chances are slim, I commend you for participating and as hey say…’Hey You Never Know”
i totally agree with you on this.. yet this is what i dont understand.. DNO is available to the world including all 70,000 add of locals both labour and uwp … it looks like most comments comes from uwp supporters.. why dont labour supporters comment? by right they should overtake the comments section since there seem to have more labourites on island.. is it that labourites dont read to educate themselves as to whats going on and be fair and honest with the matters that affects all of our daily lives? or is it that UWP alot of hidden supporters who voice their concerns on matters that affects them… if overseas people had to judge the performance of our government and how well Dominica is doing… they would say. Dominica really needs a change ..
labourites have better things to do than to comment on baseless articles generated by team dominica aka uwp and it supporters so don’t look for much comments from us, we make the ballots do the talking come election day
But what is there to comment on anyway…????????
@scrappy coco Your darn idiot and paro brain. There can harldly be anything better than READING. No wonder you all are leading Dominica into real disaster, because of you all blindness. You name suggests that you are a failure already. Thats why skerrit can send you all to HELL three times.
I think UWPites like to talk too much,comment too much.This has been going on for 14yrs
Realist#1 don’t be fooled, there are more UWP supporters out there. Roseau and environs does not represent the rest of DA, things are really rough in the country side and the majority of Dominicans have had enough. WORKERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
why blame DNO? DNO gives the same news as any other media.. they dont give thier opinion on the news ..we the readers do this .we the people on both sides of politics and people who are not… so you saying you have better things to do while on DNO reading is your rightful choice.. but to some it would look like some people just stick their head the sand ..
How could you refer the gentleman as that, this shows the kind of person that you are and your low moral . Speak for yourself and not for the people of Canefield.People like you vote for crumbs and handout lazy go find a job from your representative, if he can’t give you that same man is in a position to employ you and does not need to be in government to do so.
You really look ready & steady, so GO! GO! GO! You have got the physic, the fuel and complete package for the race-track. I know you are immune to penguingunya as the pony will soon start braying on the sea-shore.
am not from mahaut and I know felix from mahaut, I worked with him on a project at the st. paul’s credit union. he is an honest man
What does Isidor has to say, they treated this man so bad.
You mean as bad as Gloria?.
Ronny is not a bad man but like everyone else he has to live with own conscience too. Good luck to him.
the rath of Ronnie start falling on them
Person falsely promoting youself from Canefield go sit down somewhere and contemplate what is truly good for the country and don’t talk for canefield people. We from Canefield we’ll vote who we see fit.
Cuz if i were you i woulda stay out of that eh? now you gonna put all your family business outside….chhhh
Genie, any time you are involve in a fight, expect to take blows too.
This one made me laugh.
You are correct. They will expose any minute infraction of his personal life. Politics!
G Mrood luck Mr Thomas. As a mahaut man myself i respect you and i have always admired your mom as a hard worker. She’s a very compassionate person. However Young fella i will not be voting for you and the uwp. I worked at DCP and i remember Mr Linton’s days at that institution. I will never vote any political party with which Mr. Linton is associated. This Dominican (Mahaut boy) does not have memoire poule ( chicken memory). No Sir)
If he was arrogant, you were equally haughty and it seems you still sound that way, however, your vote will not be missed. WORKERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Did any body follow the election in Mississippi today? The first time in years Democratic people voted for a Republican candidate. Lennox yo have got to change you strategy to win over those fool headed labourites.
Those US people are getting tired of Obama. I recently heard that a politician is taking Obama to Court. He is not as popular as he was. I hear the US News and also through US Catholic Media.
Because he is a black guy in charge, No mystery there. White fold can never allow him to look good – will disprove their theories of black inferiority.
Obama is reaping what he sowed, you cannot tell me God allowed you this opportunity to be the first black president of a superpower, and instead of doing the right thing for the glory of God, even if you get opposition, God will protect you and bless your reign and your country but you pass legislation for gay marriage, an act and lifestyle God has already condemned, that’s why His Word says, Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a reproach to any people.
but is the same change all u asking for udony ,they ask for in America now they crying ,so whats your point.
You are talking crap cowboy. If that is so why did the people of the U.S.A. elect him in the first place? No, the whole wold was elated! The fact is that every man is just a man and fallible, regardless of the colour of his skin. In their wisdom the founding fathers of the U.S.A. limited a President’s term to max two consecutive ones. People get tired, get jaded and the electorate must have a chance to bring in new blood. Nothing wrong with Obama but he is plain tired, clear for all to see. After all, he’s just a man!
Bro I salute you put down feet put on your boots and work hard to put this parl rep out you have work hard behind the scene for the poor and less fortunate . You are a good choice for that run so we can put out this corrupt regime . Your family and the constituency is at your back go for it.
John tell me what has Felix done for the poor in Mahaut is it the same Mahaut that I live in unbelievable. I remember my bellfast days and how we the poor workers were treated.
Felix has employed many persons in the constituency. If you are from Mahaut get of your high horse and walk through the village to interview the trades men on the street. They will tell you.
Well bro I do know you personally and I believe that you are a much better candidate than many on the DLP ticket. Here is how I do my judgement.
(1). Were you involve in Bid and fertilizer scandal? No
(2) were you involved in Villas? No
(3) have you lied to the public saying that you are building a modest three bedroom house valued at $400,000 now estimated in the region of $2,000,000? No
(4) were you involved in land transfer deal paying back to the treasure excess of thousands? No
(5) Have you displaced your local business in Roseau for the Chinesse? No.
(6) Do you own Three houses as a public servant? No
well my brother your slate is clean and all the very best.
Dominicans wake up!!
If you are asking him these questions, he is not yet a politician.
He is awaiting confirmation of his candidacy.
The election has not yet been called and taken place.
He has not yet won in his riding.
I do believe what you stated, if correct at all, is overly-exaggerated. Take it or leave it.
Boss. You people buy from the chinesse and then complain. I am confuse. Do you understand that if you do not patronize then they have no choice but to leave or at least treat you with respect?
GoBeckmore, you are so right. I have been saying the same thing very often. Some people still fail to understand that fact.
st joe new voter you are confused and trust me you brain dead
@SCAPPY COCO: The truth always have a good way of offending and hurting. While on your reasoning it is clear that you are suffering from memory loss commonly called Amnesia but I will excuse you because you only see things RED and just probably next time your P.M will say he just spoke to Jesus you will believe. Should I remind you that Mr. Docwell, the brother of Dr.Mac, purchased bins on the behalf of the state, bins which was way more expensive than it’s regular price. When this information was brought up by Mr.Linton, the state was refunded large sums of money. Can you sir/madam, remember that? Also can you remember when the lawyer said there was an error on his part in calculating the tax on the property? Can you not remember when YOUR prime minister said on public radio that he is building a 400,000 dollar house. I challenge you go to Vielle Case and see if this building cost that amount.
Finally, do you know what the bible says,” the evil that men do lives with them…. is not only they who did it but those who take pleasure in those who do it is equally guilty.”
Conscience is what you people do not have but god has a way of dealing with wicked people!!
He has my vote !!!
Wellcome Mr Thomas, but the way I see it that’s another deposit for the Dominica treasury.
Good luck. Look it!!
I commend Mr Thomas for taking this positive step forward to represent the Mahaut constituency as the next Parliamentary Representative. Change is a must in the Mahaut Constituency and in Dominica with the Brilliant Team Dominica and the United Worker Party
But AA. I thought the UWP was calling for elections every day. Even said they were disappointed it was not called at the Labour Party Red, Red, Ready Rally.
You mean the UWP are not ready yet? They were bluffing all along? Can we ever take them seriously?
Should they be thanking the PM for giving them all the time in the world to get ready to contest the elections. I hope they are grateful; so when they lose, they cannot say that the PM did not give them enough time to prepare, although we are all aware when the elections are constitutionally due and they had all the time to prepare, after all they didn’t have a country to run and have more spare time on their hands.
Doubting Tom here is another Thomas(Felix) this one doubting Old Labour or what?
UWP & some D/cans keep trying to fool us.
The UWP tell us Old/authentic labour no longer exisist it’s the neo cons or DFP controlling DLP since the collision in 2000.D/cans know UWP emanated from Coned’s discord with Mamo over $ back in the summer of 87-88.
They with their Gobbles told the shallow but sometimes well informed public DLP is now DFP.I accept see who is President see who is P.M advisors, productivity consultant and the list goes on.
Now ,this new comer to the Team the once solid now gaseous team has a former DFP youth soon to be announce to run Mahaut.He is of DFP pedigree.
Its all a joke. DA will always be screwed.
Welcome Felix, they will talk. But thst to shall pass. You should have gone in long, long ago and save the United Workers Party the unnecessary stress they have been through. Good luck my brother.
Felix you surprise me and i must say you are making a mistake…Dominica politics too dirty…on both sides!
Who makes it dirty? Consider the comments on this Website, the pro-UWP. From the comments, I have concluded that these make politics dirty. It is usually the opposition’s fault. It will get worst as election time draws near. I hope there will be no fist-fights and bottle-throwing, etc. God help D/ca.
This is the best choice. What we had before could never be better. This man is in a position to employ the young persons in the constituency, he is quite ambitious and knowledgeable as to how to go around the political front. I am proud of the Mahaut Constituency. Blackmoore will wake up from his dream now.
Welcome on board, Dominica needs all hands on deck
@kernita yes i kno he from Mahaut but u would neva say that I never see MR oh mayb nw i will….. look joogoom in Mahaut ………. TWAAAAA VVAAAAYYY anyway Good Luck Family
Don’t you realize your TWAAAAA VVAAAAYYY is the same as WOOOOOOKKKKKKKEEEEERRRRRZZZZZZ.
loool @kernita i kno he from mahaut he is my family but is like he not there cuz he hardly in that area… best dey had live ronnie mayb he wud more get a vote he always around…… I rather doe vote instead……loook vybzzzz in Mahaut ……..
Clear the way Blackmore !
In your Dreams
All i know Lab-our is getting wicker day by day in Grand Bay and i have been a Lab-ourite from birth but this time my vote and families votes goes all the way for Teacher Ja-ka who helped Piero to be the person he was and many other Grandbarians to be educated people and professionals today. they will not take us for a ride blindly again. no more piye dem scientists gone.
wicker???
labour make you and your family the better person you guys are today, labour will always win in grandbay
don’t fool ur self ,parlrep not too hot ,,,but labour is much liked an appericated in south ,,,,get that right!!!!
Face the facts, don’t just repeat the man’s mistake but help him and tell him the word is “weaker”.Are we not supposed to help our brothers?
Comrade I salute you……someone has to fight for our democratic rights in this country.
If we don’t take this country back our families will not be able to live in this country.
200% support!!!!!
Oh? I did not know that someone took Dominica away from Dominicans and you now want it back. Where did it go? Where did the person take it to? Do not make me laugh.
@Face the Facts: Are you not leaving in Dominica?
Are you not seeing the bigger projects are being constructed by China Nationals while our locals sit by and look? They boost of the West Coast project and there are so many failed areas on this road.
Are you not seeing that our once local businesses in Roseau is now in the hands of the Chinesse?
Don’t you now see that it is time for Dominicans to take back this country from Skerrit and his China gangs?
Stop thinking of yourself and look at the future of this Country. Poverty is on an incline( hence the reason for the red clinic), Unemployment has reached the ceiling.
Time for a change!!!!!
Wow, young man why did you tie yourself in that!!!!! Think again please.
Are you scared? Does that mean he is the best candidate for the constituency? Just spill it out and stop crying. You are not yet beaten. Save your tears for the defeat.
Why can’t these labourites see that PM is setting them up for more hardship. They believe his good time is going to last for long, but if he wins the next election, because of the state of this economy, he has no choice but to impose austerity measures and more taxes. Then he will no longer be the dimpled PM you all adored. The man is well off Labourites. You all are not even sure if things gonna get better in the future with Skerro, with all that debt he is accumulating. That’s why we need a new vision, fresh internet savvy, in check with reality, qualified and financial experienced team like TEAM DOMINICA to move this country forward. he
So you think you are more sensible, smarter than they are and know better than they? Everyone has a preference of a Party of their choice. You have one. They have one. Accord them their due rights. Furthermore, you are not God and cannot see the future. Therefore, stay put with your opinions for now and wait and see. This is what sensible people do.
STUPES….nobody knows if things are going to get better or worst,period.That is except God so hold your foolishness to yourself
He safe, he looking big enough to handle blows
He definitely can.
We go see!
Wash your foot and come. Soon we might see Pappy on UWP ticket
@Anonymous Is Skerrit a better or more righteous man thatn Pappy? Is Skerrit mnore loving than Pappy?. Why are you so darn backward in your thinking?. Have you ocntributerd more to Dominica’s development than Pappy? The answer is NO……I do not know the gentleman selected, but i have faith in Team Dominica/UWP, AND I BELIEVE THAT ONCE THEY MAKE THE FINAL DECISOION, the persomn must be someone of stature, someone who will not make the people beggars, someone who will not insult the people, or impoverish the country.We are up against a government that is desperately trying to cling on to power, and the battle is not going to relent until they are out.
HOW LONG?
NOT LONG!
contributed, more, than, person
I can see that the people that say labour labour just think Dominica is for only them I hope thay know the time is coming
Do you know? Do not be presumptuous.
Felix i hope you have realized what you putting your self into, your family have never gotten their self in the public mouth, you find they have too much a clean slat so that is not good enough for you?
Felix is not involved in you labourites dirty mouths. Why are you anticipating rubbish? He will maintain his integrity and the integrity of the team he is involved with. Enough of this dirty politics. That to shall pass.
You made me laugh.
Face the facts, my generation will not rest until we see change, we cannot take 14 more years of labour, with no inspiration for us as young adults, we need a fresh start with team Dominica. We need to restore morality, good work ethics and integrity in Dominica and TEAM DOMINICA with the help of God can and will make that happen.
good luck bro.
Alka you DAMN liar yes he is from Mahaut. Born and breed in MAHAUT TOO
Kernita you think you know tooo much go sit yourself down let people who have knowledge about politics talk.
Well as life goes on there will always be Judases and that’s was your motive Mr. Thomas all the time. Just remember what goes around comes around.
what is yousr to keep walking and asking people for help like you and your family doing right now under red
The person who gave the thirty pieces of silver to Judas was worse than Judas. Put that in your pipe and smoke it till you get tudy. When you have a situation that can be fix you fix it so that it doesn’t become a problem
Look a joke,,one ting more time dat pass more uep look like a joke ,
Who is mr .
Jimmit is also part of the Mahaut Constituency!!!
I was scratching my head trying to figure where Jimmit and Tarreau belong.
More blows for uwp
Give the new team a chance, Labour had 14 years to improve Dominica, education with loop holes, a high rate of illiteracy from primary to secondary, “every university graduate in a home” with no job is not improvement. Fixing and building new roads with foreign contractors and Chinese labourers is not improvement. The man has caused the country to loose pride in itself. Is that what we want to continue for another fifteen years. God forbid. That’s why CHANGE IS A MUST NOT AN OPTION!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hope you live that long
hmmmmmmm ok i am from mahaut i dont kno that man….. that man does b mahaut nuh stuupessssss best they had live Ronnie
you are definitely not from MAHAUT
What you talking about?? I not even from Mahaut and I know mister from Mahaut…..so I don’t know where you going with your petty comment.
ALkaB You are not fro mMahaut. You must be a Labour Party slave from nowhere, dying as the carpet is being swept fron under you all feet.
I am not from Mahaut and didn’t know and still don’t know Rayburn Blackmore…the constituency is actually larger than just Mahaut and if you think Labour could win with just the village of Mahaut then go right ahead and vote.
We are very happy with our candidate and will rally with him for change in the Mahaut constituency the people cannot survive on concret we prefer colas from public works. job job job that is what we want. We are tired of being prostituted. for favours. Change is what we want right now. Call it we ready.
Thank God for Internet and TV which everyone has today. I do believe this is why so many people have loud mouths. They are aggressive and demanding and comment as they do, they want jobs, jobs, jobs and not placing the blame on themselves.
In bygone years there was no Internet or TV. People were satisfied with their lives and were not aggressive and demanding. They went to Church, some walking for miles, to and from. They were happier people. How many of your ancestors hollered, we want jobs, jobs, jobs? I could state more but this is sufficient.
Politics Season! wow!
It doesn’t matter who you go up for, if you do whats need to be done i sure bet the people will vote you!
Good luck to this aspiring politician. He faces an uphill battle but is a brilliant, generous young man and the constituency of Mahaut and Canefield will do well to embrace him. Good choice.
not canefielf we do what that there.
must be crazy or stupid,
@ ping pong
Is that so?
Yes that is ao
All i know Lab-our is getting wicker day by day in Grand Bay and i have been a Lab-ourite from birth but this time my vote and families votes goes all the way for Teacher Ja-ka who helped Piero to be the person he was and many other Grandbarians to be educated people and professionals today. they will not take us for a ride blindly again. no more piye dem scientists gone.