Pacquette-Lewis’ depature from the UWP should be seen as a sign – Hector John

Leanthia Pacquette-Lewis

Opposition Leader Hector John has said that the recent departure of a female candidate from the United Workers Party (UWP) should be seen as a sign that Dominica is in need of a “thriving democracy”.

Leanthia Pacquette-Lewis, who contested the Grand Bay seat during the 2009 general elections but lost, recently announced that she was leaving the party and active politics to devote more time and focus on her family, business and studies. Pacquette-Lewis had told media that politics was affecting these areas of her life.

“If you hear clearly, it is affecting her as a person to fend for herself and her family and that is a serious problem that we have, not only as a political party but as a country. People are afraid to be victimized. We’re afraid to align with things or parties, or issues that are not in sync with the government and that’s the reality of the day. It’s a sad reality but we have to face it,” John told Dominica News Online.

“We all wish Leanthia well in her future endeavours. I wish her all the best; we have nothing bad to say. I don’t see it as a problem for the party…I see it as an opportunity for more people to step up and realize that we have a serious problem …,” John added.

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65 Comments

  1. Devoted Dominican.
    October 22, 2010

    THE REST OF THE UWP SHOULD FOLLOW IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF THIS YOUNG LADY AND GO BACK TO SCHOOL. FOR THEY ARE ALL IDIOTS. DID SOMEONE MENTION LENNOX AS BEING A CANDIDATE FOR THE UWP? OH NO, FOR SATAN NEVER SLEEPS AND THERE WOULD BE WORSE DESTRUCTION FOR DOMINICANS IF THAT WERE TO HAPPEN.

  2. christian confuse
    October 21, 2010

    as i read on i can see theres alot of u who are swimming in honey under this prime minister, whiles there are pple who dosen’t have a bread to eat in the morning,so u all are ridding on hectors back,but the opposition needs to leave dominican suffer,let them take whatever skerrit giving them and theres more to come in all u aaaaaaa,skerrit is not the bad one,is al u wicked evil pple that have the country like that,and is u all who was punishing this lady thats y she leave,so live hector alone u wicked pple ,all u all needs is a wash cloth,and a soap for ur mouth, and goooooooooooo pray for better for urself farmily and the leaders also ur country, i hope all the childrens who just graduate u those big mouth has work for them so they won’t get fortrated at ur homes and side of road, U WICKED DIRTY MOUTH EVIL PPLE ,MAY THE LORD SEND HIS ANGLES TO PROTECT DOMINICA,AND THE GOOD PPLE IN IT,

  3. FED UP DOMINICAN
    October 21, 2010

    People leave their jobs for vaious reasons. The main ones being that they do not get on with their
    work colleagues or that they are not getting job satisfaction.

    The lady in question left for family reasons and to continue her education (good luck to her).

    Could she be hinting to her former colleagues that they to should also leave to further their education.

  4. libran
    October 21, 2010

    Hector “Spaggs’ John, why are you so dishonest? You know well why Leathia left the UWP and she knows too. Dont play that usual blame game. Mrs. Pacquette – Lewis knows well why she entered politics and also why she bowed out so quickly. You want to talk about victimisation? Ask a former minister of Govt why she wasnt transferred after the 1995 general elections. Is only bcause your own supporters put their foot down and say no way not that one. Do your research

  5. THE WEATHER MAN
    October 21, 2010

    BY ANY MEANS POSSIBLE That is the mantra of top echelon of the UWP
    First of all they accused the December elections of being unfair, the list was replete with deceased people, foreign visitors were bribed, they denied access to DBS Skerrit & ST Jean were accused of being Enemy nationals. Then they contested an election six months later under the same conditions, resulting in a convincing win for them where ,where is the anormally, here it is, Skerrit & ST Jean are enemy nationals, but yet Ron Green was employed by the Federal Govt and served in the peace corp, conditionally, one must be a U.S citizen and swear allegience to the USA, incidentally, once one returns from serving overseas he is immediately debriefed by the CIA
    They complain abour loosing our DEMOCRACY, but yet they can be heard on all hours on Radio venting their right to Free speach .
    They complain of Dominica slowly becoming a ONE PARTY state but yet Five Political Parties plus a few Independents contested the last general elections.
    To my friends in the UWP get a credible issue , ideaology,leader & policy , stick to it instead of jumping here there and every where .Stop listening and implementing the ideas of those who definitely have an AXE to grind
    Too many leaders contributing to the Pot, Boycott of Parliament,(former minister) Rump Pa rliament (the other foreigner) Bobol (the handsome one)
    Lets face it were Skerrit to be driven from office, what next ? Labour party would still control the Parliament,
    As an independent observer residing over seas I find all these issues completely opposite to the actual facts existing on the ground

  6. Unfortunate Circumstances:
    October 21, 2010

    @My View:Unfortunately Mr John does not have the analytical skills to understand your comment. I feel so sorry for Dominica.

  7. ebe
    October 21, 2010

    @Rolle: the labour party has NOT made that impossible. ignorant dominicans who make politics the center of their lives are the ones causing that. the sad fact is that no matter what party people support they are always others who press them for supporting a party. it is not the leader of any party who cause this. it is the stupid people who make politics run the country, which is why we will never move forward no matter what political party is in control.

  8. PAIN
    October 21, 2010

    Prepare for Heaven rahter than earth.The political game is who have well have and those who do not have, don’t expect to have uder those reapping off politicians.

  9. Jay
    October 21, 2010

    Hector, if only you came out with a different attitude than the rest, you would have been the hope of the party. This hypocitical undermining, and nonesensical twisting of words, and trying to brainwash people who cannot think for themselves is not working. Had you come to the table with ideas, and good sense, and a refreshing attitude, maybe the UWP would stand a chace. The smart ones always leave, all of those with scrupples pull away one by one. Shut down and restart.

  10. Sugar City
    October 20, 2010

    @Rolle: where you come out nuh Rolle?

  11. smart dominican
    October 20, 2010

    It’s amazing how things get twisted in these small islands. anybody who resigns has a problem with the party they were in. Te AG does not take the option to renew her contract is Skerrit. The young lady made her decision is EDO RON and HECTOR. Why can’t it be the the AG sees that she can make more money outside and chooses to do that. She does not have to fall out with anybody. As for the young lady everybody knows that if you don’t have money or a solid education don’t run politics in the Caribbean, because if you loose you will not breathe. So the young woman may just want to breathe. So please take it for what it is worth cause if it were UWP in government it would be no different

    • July 14, 2012

      Some of us DOMINICANS are not educated enough to make any sensible common sense it’s beneath them all over ppl resign from GOVT all the time some for personal reason others for politicial reason it’s part of the norm so assuming other wise is so ridiculous she is still a young woman and have a future in front of her and can return to politic if she so wish now her family and education is on her top agenda and we should respect her decision and stop putting meaning to her leaving.
      On the other hand didnt Hector John went to educate himself and that’s why I will say again a lot of the folks in D’ICA need to educate themselves much more effectively to be able to deal intelligently with the developing of our ISLAND.
      my advise to UWP have their Public Relation Officer or the President address the media because not everyone have what it takes because I having a difficult time trying to understand the Leader comments it’s not clear and that’s why I call for those two persons respond to the media instead if you all are trying to be the party wanting to form the next GOVT in DOMINICA, as you see Skerrit choses what topic he speaks on other wise his other mouth peace makes comments. Hector John I would say is not equip to lead the party it’s time someone else takes over that roll if the party is to survive

  12. yout
    October 20, 2010

    when the rain falls it doesn’t fall on one man’s house

  13. 20 year old
    October 20, 2010

    for the past 5 years dominica going down the road all of us no that but we just doh want to say yes.shops cannot sell nothing stores doh have money bossman sending people home and all we talking about is uwp and labour.d woman leave that is she. labour people leaving to so stop that and lets find a why to move dominica. lets make a way 4 money to cum in d country.i want to see next week if things will get better in that country of ours. things bad and it getting worst now.so lets build dominica

  14. KOKAY THERE
    October 20, 2010

    Anyways you made a good choice but then anything you are a woman of anything for a dollar. Let me tell you why, you listened to them … that tol you to leave a job and come and contest in a seat that darling you knew to yourself deep down in your heart YOU WOULD NEVER WIN IN. WE labourites dont want you in our party na you might leave us for proposals that MIGHT SOUND good to you.

    Anyways congrats on your decision you are a WISE chick!

  15. shortboy
    October 20, 2010

    just now is the opposition leader that going!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  16. Dictatorship is the way?
    October 20, 2010

    @Jepter: The last Ag left the DLP govt. Ok, no problem. Leanthia left politics is someone, the opposition, who caused it. All of you all persons you are different from inanimate things. You all are not like a stone or broom or nail, You all have a brain. Use that brain to think, nuh. Is just pure ignoramus day after day?

    @.: You all are all out of sinc with what leadership is all about. There is a marked difference between a dictatorship and joint leadership. The latter approach is beyond many Dominicans. You all want to experiment with dictatorial leadership and persons who behave like dictators like PAPA and BABY DOC and Hitler et al? you all adore one Man like God, he could do what he wants, how he wants , No questions, no accountability. Just lie down and accept any and everything that leader does, whether criminal or otherwise. No CONSTITUTION, NO LAW could prevent………. Is nobody’s DAMN business where I get my money from. You all know what lies ahead for you and your children and children to come?

  17. diaspora
    October 20, 2010

    the woman have her family to feed, Edison James, Hector John, Ron Green and the rest of UWP cannot help themselves much less for her she is not a coward go where your bread, and your children’s bread will be buttered. Lady LABOUR POWER we are waiting with open hands.

  18. DA Man
    October 20, 2010

    Hector John, I would suggest that you follow suit and align yourself with what is good. You have all your youthful years ahead of you. It is time that you capitalize on the opportunities provided by the Government of Dominica to prepare yourself for the future. There is no future with the (UWP – Useless Wicked Partaker).

    Your social security pension will not be sufficient. Take heed my brother!

  19. Upset!
    October 20, 2010

    @Rolle: I AGREE ….dominicans are so blindfolded i hope they can see sooner than later.ALAS!

  20. Upset!
    October 20, 2010

    @4u2c: THANK YOU!

  21. Upset!
    October 20, 2010

    @Patat: the woman is a coward………plain and simple!

  22. Upset!
    October 20, 2010

    @King: the woman move on because in D/ca if u not with labour u …

  23. Robotron
    October 20, 2010

    Good on you Leanthia. These UWP guys are bonkers. Hector John is deluded if he thinks that under the current leadership of the UWP this party will be getting anywhere. These are the most shortsighted set of politicians ever to disgrace the political scene in Dominica. Hector, Ron, Edo and others should step aside to allow a new breed of members to join the party and provide an effective opposition to the Labour government. otherwise we will see a labour government for the next 100 years.

  24. King
    October 20, 2010

    Matt did not get that to talk about on the Radio. what they have to talk about they not doing, but when it comes to this their mouths are closed. The woman Moved on cause she can’t take the non-sense of UWP keep taking Dominicans for a joke. They does not Represent the people of Dominica In Parliament, And they say the are true leader, Spaggs they are the wrong set of leaders for you bro..

  25. Truth, Justice, Love and Peace
    October 20, 2010

    When it comes to Dominica politics being one who reside out of Dominica, I choose to remain neutral on this topic except if it concerns human rights, criminal activities, nurturing children appropriately and fairness of the judicial system. It also appears that all these are entertwined in politics.
    Nevertheless, we are all (somewhat) each other’s keepers and to encourage others to do their best. Let us not be negative about the reason why she stepped down and wish her well.
    This lady has felt that she has goals to achieve and while she is still young and healthy. The primary and important one is to her family and then her future studies. As she also pursues her goals, in the end she will triumph. I wish her all the best.
    Always do what is best for you with the help of God. As you practice the faith, If you have doubts pray to God and He will reveal them to you. Let no one sway you otherwise.
    God bless her in her endeavours.

  26. Johnny
    October 20, 2010

    Eddo is a BOBO (sore) in that party. Knowing Eddo he was behind this lady leaving. He decided who he wanted to be senator and whatever he says must go. Eddo u been failing since and you kept having ppl failing with you. Good Move Lewis. Leave Eddo sinking Titanic for him.

  27. Really????
    October 20, 2010

    HECTOR JOHN you could have done better than that. I understand that this is the politically correct thing to say, but don’t try that spin-off about seeing it as a sign. As a matter of fact the only sign we’re seeing here is that the UWP is unable to take care of their own. How then can we expect them or trust them to take care of Dominica??

  28. ken
    October 20, 2010

    I AGREED WITH HER CUZ STANDFORD DID NOT WIN HIS SEAT BUT YET HIS A SENATOR Y NOT SHE SO SHES DAM RITE.

  29. volonteh
    October 20, 2010

    Ok, I volunteer to go up for Gwa Bay…

  30. ROCKSY
    October 20, 2010

    Boy Hector good we boy!! What is this? So the lady democratically leaves active politics and resigns from the UN-WANTED PARTY (UWP) and Hector say our democracy is at stake?? LOL, LOL

    This one from Hector really have me LMAO!!!!

    Spags boy tell Ron Green to resign as the leader of the UWP and make way for you to lead the party that will do you better!!!!

    I betting if you all had made the lady a senator she would still be with you all, I mean face it the lady has all her bills to pay, at least the senatorial income would go a long way in helping, and becides she would make a better senator that that BAZIL man!!!

  31. Patat
    October 20, 2010

    Blame the DLP for d girl leaving all you.

    A wonder you did not say is bribe Skerrit bribe her why she let go of UWP like a hot potato!!!!\

    If you all were team players you would MAKE SURE THAT d Girl became a Senator and have a little job. Sanford working already but all u give him post. Ron getting two pension but all you had to give him post.

    All you did want d girl to stay and wait till d court case with Peter Pepper to see if she could get a post with all u but d AG play it on all you and d new one going and ask for more time to prepare and so d case will postpone for April next year. That is just too bad.

    By d way u mention democracy. But Karmah is a blasted “B”

    All you will not keep getting young people to put their job in danger for all u. No ,young people have this and other as an example to not take people information on computer and give all you again. Cause when all u doh have use for people all u does just dump them for dead and is little pride that does make them not say how hurt they hurting badly by all u treatment.

    At least Marlon was wise.

    So there u have it

    I mean that does not give any strength to UWP fights about the so-called bad things about d government.

    Such a distraction at this time is highly unwanted. It says you are not getting your members to gel and stick together at all cost. What type of leader is that?

    But I have to laugh!!! D UWP warship have all kind of bombs and ammunitions on board including depth charges to throw down d DLP submarine that cannot seem to surface and it doh have solders to throw d depth charge!!!

    No wonder Lennox all u depending on!!!

    It will make plenty sense if Lennox openly declare that he is a candidate for UWP. But Eddie so greedy he refuse to give up d seat. And so Lennox have to prove he can make UWP win before he can get that seat of Eddie!!!!

  32. funnyface27
    October 20, 2010

    i don’t get this. i mean does everything have to be used for an attack. since time immemorial people of have been maligned to their associations with different organizations, political parties, churches, etc. for goodness sake! i am losing my faith in this country as a whole. the political arena compares to only one thing that i can think of — a cesspit.

  33. RC
    October 20, 2010

    I suppose “Spaggs’ was not onthe secene when Velma Paul was forced,out of absolute need to depart Dominica (1997) because the UWP refused to give her a job on the basis of her former assoiction with the DFP. That is why I cannot understand the present leadership of the DFP and its relationship with the UWP. Supporters of the Freedom Party back in the 1995-2000 period were hounded from every crack and left to hunger simply because they supported the DFP. Ask Ossie why he gave “constructive parliamentary support” to the UWP? The only true answer you will get is because he wanted government’s assistance in order to pursue his career dreams. The only way to get that assistance was to throw your support to the UWP

    Keep talking “Spaggs”. Dominicans are listening.

  34. The Truth shall prevail
    October 20, 2010

    Frankly, The Party did not HOOK her with $$$$$$$$$$$$ and material things for her participation in the active politics of the country as is the other Party’s modus operandi. She was not bought and so has the FREE WILL to move on when she wants. Surely she was not bribed with gifts or manipulated. She had all her freedom as a woman to play her role. It was a strong DLP supporter who warned us that POLITICS in Dominica STINGS, after going through HELL as somebody who worked tirelessly to get the DLP into Govt. ASk Shawn Douglas, ask Crispin Gregoire, ask Clarkeson Thomas, ask all those DLP supporters who were ostracised, who have been treated with CONTEMPT and DUMPED.

    Many, if not all of the DLP politicians are HOOKED because of the $$$$$$$$$$ they received and material gifts. They are not operating of their own free will. That is the major calamity and so they are all subservient to one MAN who they are forced to adore and protect by all means possible even though that MAN does something wrong or commits a criminal offense. They would compromise their credibility, destroy whatever values they possess, act against their GOD, to serve MASSA. MENTALLY ENSLAVED.

    Leanthia Pacquette-Lewis revealed, she didn’t give specifics, that she was being VICTIMIZED as an opposition politician. That is the underlying Fact and troubling issue in Dominica. The DLP and its supporters ensured that Leanthia did not win the Grand Bay seat, chastised and ridiculed her, tore the poor woman apart, campaigned aggressively against her, yet hypocritically today talks about ill-treatment and not being made Senator. The DLP is bleeding the TREASURY and TAX PAYERS of Dominica with that BIG, BIG inefficient GOVT. by making people think that every one of their politicians must be a Minister or Senator whether they are just DEAD WEIGHT, SQUARE PEGS IN ROUND HOLES or SINGING FOR THEIR SUPPER.

    She has come to realize the VICTIMIZATION. She is Sucking it, Feeling it, Drinking it, Living it day by day, due to her opposing the DLP GOVT. during the Elections, That daily VICTIMIZATION is taking a toll and so has prompted Leanthia to disengage with active politics and seek to earn an income genuinely, through hard work, and focus on her Family, business and studies.

  35. INTERESTING
    October 20, 2010

    i know leanthia very well, and when she told me she was going up from grandbay and resigning from her job, i warned her not too leave. But this is a women who was determined to present her country. Leanthia has all it take, she is a very intelligent woman and i saw no reason why she was denied a senator. She would have done a very good job.
    Hector please dont make any excuses. Ron Green said she left because she wasnt offered a senator position. so please dont try to blame the government for you all failure.

    Women should never vote u all because u all are not interested in women.

    Get a life Hector and stop comment on pity things like this. Say whats your plan for the country and stop commenting after your senior leaders did.

    Hector John – Opposition Leader, Ron Green- Party Leader, Eddison Jame – President, Esikel Bazil- opposition leader, party leader, president, Sandford Duputy Leader, Lennox Linton – Overall Leader, Angelo Allen – Night Leader, Matt Peltiere – Temporary Leader.

    Too many leaders, too many cooks, Thats why UWP will never, ever win an election in Dominica Again

  36. Fete Sal
    October 20, 2010

    did the dominican government took her business and its license away. if not, where is the victimization, mr john.

  37. RC
    October 20, 2010

    What does Leandra, Sabina and young Blanchard from Pointe Mitchel have in common?. They were all mistreated by the party that brought them into politics. Hurray!

  38. Simple
    October 20, 2010

    It’s simply true.
    If you don’t align with government policy, you will get in trouble.
    Dominica needs a democracy.

  39. Chavez Jr.
    October 20, 2010

    So if the UWP had won the election, and she was made a minister, would she have left the same way I would assume, bcause being a minister, one has more responsibility. Something is wrong in Workers house. How many have left UWP over the last five years.

  40. former uwp
    October 20, 2010

    wait matt and lenox dont know she left?
    what about sam and athie

  41. SHANA
    October 20, 2010

    Leanthia my girl, I FEEL FOR Y0U! i KNEW YOU WOULD NEVER STAY WITH THESE BUNCH OF CROOKS! YOU ARE TOO INTELLIGENT TO DO OTHERWISE.

  42. Tony
    October 20, 2010

    Yes I agree John is spinning the fact that the main reason for the lady’s departure is that she was not selected as a Senator. Spinning is a way of life and order of the day in politics.

    Also the former Attorney General said that she left the position to return to her private law practice and that is the basic reason for her departure. Was she spinning? Of course she was.

    When one gets into politics in Dominica and elsewhere – over time it has a strong tendency (and often times it does) to diminish them as loving and caring family members, productive citizens, ethical and honest human beings. They become vain and bitter political objects. They often fall prey to a ‘rat-race’ kind of existence and life.

    I certainly wish the two ladies all the best in their private, family and professional lives. No matter who you support, the fact remains that their short presence on the political scene in Dominica helped to advance the cause of women in our society. A society which has a real history of marginalization and disrespect of women. Thank you, best Regards and God’s speed Ms. Lewis and Royer.

  43. mystery
    October 20, 2010

    spargs more have to leave u are too hungry for power if ppl know all what u were saying when u were in ny they will never vote for u .the lady see ‘s the light bro .family comes first

  44. angelic
    October 20, 2010

    Wish you the very best in your endeavours.Only you know what are your circumstances.So you did what is in your best interest.Let god guide your future.

  45. home sweet home
    October 20, 2010

    welcome back home Pacquettte . toys a for boys. hector and edo.

  46. possie
    October 20, 2010

    @.: u said it wrong crooks spoil the soup
    every one who come’s on here if crime or any thing happen they say we need to pray we need
    god we all know he dont sleep so if he did not want skeritt here he would not be here he knows
    if uwp had won how much worst shape we wld be in rite now look at all the childish things
    they do and say if she had won wld she have left to the same pressure she wld get so y quit.

  47. Anonymous
    October 20, 2010

    Mr. John, we know Eddo tell u to say that. U jus a puppet. Eddison will never leave the party for you to run. next election go independent n u will do better for yourself n your constituency. Eddo checking is he that start UWP so he will finish it.

  48. My View
    October 20, 2010

    Hector, she left the UWP so why u blaming the overall political landscape in Dominica? Her departure is a sign of serious internal problems within the UWP.. Maybe the following essay might have some answers for u Hector.

    Is it too late for UWP renewal?

    Through e-mail correspondence, phone conversations and other form of communications I have expressed my utter disappointment at the UWP’s continued stance of walking out of parliament.

    I believe that the UWP is stuck in the political mentality of the era in which it was formed and it appears as of the organization is good at “holding on” to the oldsters in the party instead of charting out a new course which would ideally complement the contribution of the political veterans. It is my belief that ever since the Edison James, a founder of the party, entered politics at a time when most men would be rather sit comfortably in their “day jobs”, it has created a template of leadership in the UWP where the head of the party and senior personnel must be literally dug out before the party can have a chance at renewal.

    It could even be argued that because of this, the UWP has never fully, at any stage of its existence, had any real chance of renewal. What has in fact happened is the old ideas from the party’s primeval past are securely and painlessly passed on to new leadership, and for the sake of survival, that new leadership ensures that the political rote of the past is continued, even if the exigencies of the information highway demand new thought, new approaches, and a radically new direction. This can clearly be seen in Hector John’s continued support of the walk outs, and idea cooked up by James and Ron Green, despite him being the new Leader of the Opposition.

    It must be kept in mind that the UWP came into existence when Dominica faced a cross road of whether the economy should be diversified or not. Edison James strongly opposed diversifying the economy on the basis that thousands of Dominicans would lose their only source of livelihood: the cultivation of bananas. The mentality of the era was “either you are with us or against us” or “it is my way or no way” and there was no place middle ground or compromise. That approach did not only divide the masses along party lines but also along ideological lines. Of course Mr. James won handsomely as the results of the 1995 general election show.

    The walk outs and boycott of parliament are signs that the UWP has never really gotten over the “it is my way or no way” mentality of the late ‘80’s and early 90’s and the idea is seamlessly handed down to those in leadership positions by the political old boys. Although the points raised by the party are valid points for discourse it appears to me that there is no ground for compromise.

    Now there are many moderate supporters in leadership position within the UWP who have questioned the validity of the present strategy employed by the party. Marlon Giraudel, head of the party’s youth arm, is on record openly expressing his opposition to it.

    It is in people like Mr. Giraudel that renewal in the UWP is possible. It is my opinion that by openly opposing a strategy developed and employed by the old boys Mr. Giraudel is breaking a long standing status quo in the party that ideas should be handed from the old to the new without question.

    Without a doubt men like Edison James and Ron Green have played important roles in the development of Dominica but the onus is on the party to renew its and chart new courses which would ideally complement the contribution of these political veterans but would not have them dominate it.

    It is not too late.

  49. 4u2c
    October 20, 2010

    I must say justice takes time and that does not come at lighten speed. UWP just have to stay on course because Skerrit is taking the country to hell at lighten speed. Stealing or being a thief becomes modern new profession among our leaders…UWP is honest, great ideas for development and they respect the public purse. They have proven that in the pass, look at their record. Can we say so for our current administrator? Eddie will go down in history as the most honest and prgressive PM. The records have proven that UWP 4.5yrs in power wasthe best years of D/can life. Money in the bank, jobs,jobs, and more jobs, farmers were excelling, tourism was at its peak ..etc etc …what is happening now?ONe man in 7yrs is multimillionaire, unemployment is beyound the clouds, poverty is at it highest in our country history, stealing is no longer a crime, corruption stinks in every sector of government, crime becomes the main economy and our young people heading out by boat load and plane load to neighbouring countries. What a shame!! U blaming UWP for that? Come again d/cans, without Eddie and the UWP team we will be forever celebrating last.

    Justice takes time and NO LIE live IVE Forever…..

  50. Fairplay
    October 20, 2010

    @I know: She expected to be made a senator and should have been.They should have appointed her instead of Ronnie Isidore.The UWP needs a woman on their side in parliament.

  51. Magwaysa
    October 20, 2010

    @I know: The young lady left d partyy because there were no prospects, no leadership skills…d last time i checked dominica was still a democratic state, so she could leave when ever she felt like….stop looking for scape goats and making ridiculous statements…this surely shows ur level of maturity..i wish d young lady all d best in her endeavours..

  52. Rolle
    October 20, 2010

    What Mr. John is saying is so true. A citizen has the right to associate with any party and still be able to live happily with there family and earn their daily bread. The Labour party under PM Skerrit has made that impossible. We as citizens of this country should all be concerned when we are faced with this situation. All those who are in Bed with the PM must remember that nothing last for ever and those who are part of the inner circle will not always be on the inside. They should think of what will happen to them if and when they become outsiders.

  53. Anti-hate
    October 20, 2010

    sounds like spin-bowling by john to me

  54. Ron
    October 20, 2010

    Sprags, sorry I mean Eddie, you all could have made her a senetor and show some support for the woman of the UWP. Instead, the UWP is going nowhere at lightning speed under the leadership of Eddie. What a shame…

  55. Small Boss
    October 20, 2010

    Mr. John is right. He doesn’t see it as a problem for the party. All John concerned about is his party or their party. One of his for-front members drop out. Why the drop out all of a sudden? Didn’t she consider all these aspects b4 hand? Remember that name during last year’s general elections. So pressing. So arrogant. She had a big impact but like all other tactics the party tried, failed. What happen? The roses look good from a distance but smells terribly bad up close. People see for yourselves. It happens to all of them, politicians & leaders. One simple misunderstanding and one split. It could well be, Leanthia promises were not honoured.

  56. John
    October 20, 2010

    Hector Why didn’t you guys appoint the lady as a senator? thats unfair . You guys treat ceratin memebers like nobody and still want them to have your backs. I supposrt Lewis for resiging from the party. You need a female voice in parliament. You treat women like nothing. You need a female voice in parliament. sabina was a very promising young woamn and The party Let her down.

  57. REALLY
    October 20, 2010

    Mr. John Please….so even when someone leaves your party is Skerritt’s fault. you guys are really getting more and more riduculous. WHAT NEXT.

  58. Lol Lol LOl
    October 20, 2010

    Yes you all UWP have a serious problem hector

  59. True Dominican
    October 20, 2010

    She went into politics knowing full well what it offered!!! She’s just tired of the same crap over and over from the UWP. I think she’s disappointed and that’s y she left! Don’t try to put it on ‘democracy’!!! I’m just sayin……

  60. Eddo Must Go
    October 20, 2010

    Spin Spin Spin…..

    She as being a free person can leave whenever she wants to.

    Can I just say thanks to her…not for leaving but for participating in our Democracy…win lose or draw.

    Hector is turning out to be a real good Opposition Leader. LOL

  61. I know
    October 20, 2010

    Anyway Leanthia, I just hope is not a promise you were offered from Skerrit, that caused you to leave your political party so soon!

    Pyess gout tan Leanthia!!!

  62. CB CUZ
    October 20, 2010

    Well she saw the light…good for you girl

  63. Jepter
    October 20, 2010

    Or please Hector. The truth is that she is tired of being amongst a group of babies in men’s clothing.

  64. .
    October 20, 2010

    What is he rambling on about?? She was wise to leave.
    How can you have a party, with so many leaders? Ever heard too many cooks spoil the soup!

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