Opposition Leader, Lennox Linton, has outlined three issues which he said are of concern to the Parliamentary Opposition which Prime Minister, Roosevelt Skerrit, has described as a ‘total surprise.’
At a press conference which was held at the Prevost Cinemal on Friday 11th September 2015, Linton, pointed to three matters of concern with the Parliamentary Advisory Group, which if addressed, he said, would make the advisory body more effective. The group, which consists of all 21 elected members of Parliament, was formed after the passage of Tropical Storm Grace.
The issues include the need for the group to be brought under the authority of parliament and immediate parliamentary approval should be sought for the formation of a standing committee of the whole house on national reconstruction with clear terms of reference.
The second matter has to do with the public’s perception of the sincerity of the collaboration between the two sides of parliament being negatively affected by the failure to entertain advice of the opposition on critical matters of relief, recovery and reconstruction. Linton pointed to the appointment of Baroness Patricia Scotland as the International Relief Coordinator as well as the formation of a National Reconstruction Task Force without the advice of the opposition.
“Government cannot claim to be serving the public interest with elected members of parliament advising on national reconstruction and then act unilaterally in critical decision-making,” he argued.
The third has to do with lack of access by the opposition to broadcast media, particularly radio, with the exception of Q95 FM radio.
“It is unfair, we believe, and unjust that the Prime Minster is able to broadcast all of his national reconstruction messages live on all radio stations at the same time, whatever the time may be, while the Parliamentary Opposition cannot even pay DBS Radio, the people’s station, for live coverage of a press conference of national reconstruction,” Linton stated.
But Skerrit has responded saying Linton, in his official capacity of Leader of the Opposition, wrote to him in his official capacity as Prime Minister and should have given him the opportunity to first receive and respond to his correspondence.
According to Skerrit, at 12.20 pm he was in the process of drafting a response to a letter from Linton “in which he made the identical points.”
“News of the focus and content of Mr. Linton’s press conference came to me as a major surprise,” he said. “Had Mr. Linton ascribed to me that basic courtesy, he would have discovered, that I am in very much agreement with the spirit of much of what he is suggesting and would like for us to meet at the earliest opportunity so we can elaborate with a view of us agreeing on a formula for implementation.”
He said he has made it clear that the crisis confronting Dominica at this time demands a cessation of the culture of adversarial politics and the adoption of a more conciliatory and collaborative approach.
“In this regard, I will request an audience with Mr. Linton early next week to discuss and itemize the list of his concerns. Now is not the time and this is certainly not the environment, in which the leadership of the country should be seen to be shouting across the airwaves at this time,” he noted.
He said he is open to discussion and he proposed to sit with the leader of the Opposition no later than Wednesday next week to discuss issues of concern.
He insisted that these are not issues that warrant a “public shouting match.”
“Therefore I am confident that as leaders with the best interest of Dominica at heart, we can sit across the table and arrive at an acceptable formula going forward,” Skerrit noted.
DNO contacted Linton on the Prime Minister’s reaction and he said “bringing to public the concerns of the parliamentary Opposition about the integrity and effective functioning of the Parliamentary Advisory group on National Reconstruction is not a shouting match.”
“It is honest disclosure for transparency and accountability in the unity of purpose initiative embraced by both sides of parliament to ensure the success of national reconstruction endeavors,” he noted.
He said he looks forward to the meeting with the Prime Minister next week to discuss and “hopefully resolve the matters of concern in the interest of the people we are sworn to serve ‘without fear or favor, affection or ill-will’.”
Skerrit is the leader of the country let him do his job. You have hurricanes, earthquakes, bombings etc all over the world. How many times you see or hear the opposition tell the leader of that country what to do or what he would like to see.?In some countries you don’t have a clue who is the opposition leaders when a disaster strikes. Linton stop acting like a boy you are not that important. Instead of fighting the PM go out seek aid if you are so concern about your people. The rest of the world is watching this is not the time for politics election is over move on.
Totally agreed.
If Skeritt was sincere He would have put those Public Works Workers back to work!but as You can see they are idle
without work in the middle of this disaster while we call for outsiders to pitch in
you don’t wait on the hammer to fall on your heads,the village council should be out and about in the villages that are unaffected and do some research and don’t wait for your turn prevent it otherwise the country will be going backwards and forwards. Give the locals some work, stop bashing one person when there are lots to done. Make door to door collection instead of sitting there and feel sorry. Do something now
As the Opposition Party, what has the UWP done collectively to assist the country? What has the Opposition contributed to the recovery after Erika? While Dominicans in the diaspora busting their butt to help and other countries trying their best and giving their utmost, Lennox, the Opposition Leader playing politics. Lennox you and your disciples were asking for work in the country; now there is nuff work to be done in the country get you ALL butt on the ground and start working to rebuild the country. Action speaks louder than words. Going on Q95 and spewing garbage wont solve anything.
. We are very concerned about the dictatoral secretive and opaque style of Mr. Skeritt so please do not get rude with Mr. Linton ,we are elated with His open transpatent policy and We the People would like to know as much as possible what Politicians in power are doing with Our business
Back off Kid!
Kid on the Block……guess your name speaks for itself. Stay away from big man talk..
UWP is representing Dominica well. They are acting in our interests that due diligence and good governance is not only observed but practiced in Dominica.
You se Kid, we do not trust Skerrits government.
God Hep us
Oh my God!!!!!!what is happening to Dominica what kind of spirit is this,wow wow
Mr. Linton and his party represent more than 40% of the resident voters in Dominica and Roosevelt Skerrit is not God or even the Messiah. These are incontrovertible facts. Ignore them at your peril.
A hundred plus comments on this article meanwhile the articles about donations from various countries and organizations can barely even get ten comments just to say thanks or we appreciate the help and keep it moving. Where are your priorities? Ya’ll going back and forth and Lennox happy and Skerrit maybe not happy giving the predicament we’re in now but he ok. Are you guys ok? Do you have water? Are you children going to school with recess and all their books? Smhhh Dominicans wouldn’t wake up and realize till the country “under water”
So True “BabyNeedFormula” – Its controversity so its great news for Dominicans. The truth is The PM does not trust Lennos and Lennox does not trust the PM. Its a false unity; I dont know what will truly make us unite in this country. People are all doing things for points – everything that is done has to be posting on facebook or make some news. Let us be genuine and see the true meaning of unity and act accordingly. We need Unity now more than every.
Someone pull the jombi tail in Dominica. That’s why so many things are happening to us. Last elections was not a simple one !
I think the DFevil wants his payment now.Somebody sacrifice Dominicans to the jombee and now he is demanding his pay
Oh yes Jumbi tail is correct because it is ok to wind down on Destra during election with Wifee taking pictures spend 40 million from unknown sources but not ok to have Creole Festival which is a money earner for the Country and it;s Citizens.Jumbi making Zeegeelee bam bam
when the PM get those money from the countries that pledged to help, is OLE MASS…. money will fling all under bed and chair..lol.
that is how them man those role
Linton is trying his best but Skerrit is playing politics. He wants to work with opposition for forever meaning he wants to be in power forever. What a despicable man
He is using this predicament to secure his reign forever that is why he is not calling a state of emergency.Wicked man
Dominicans are a bunch of hypocrites..the pm talks unity but his action still shows how petty he is…we need to work together to build Dominica back he says but assembles a national reconstruction group with only labourites..Dominica cud have been so much further if for one our politicians can work together.. The pm needs to understand in times like these it cannot be a one man show.. No wonder lots of ppl want to give monetary contribution but trust issues with the lack of transparency have them thinking twice…I made my share of donations but I chose to go directly to the ppl..
Skeritt is the PM not Lennox. I do not want to hear Lennox on radio talking about reconstruction and relief aid as he is not in a possition to offer any solution he can only talk he cannot offer to implement anything. If the oppossition has a reconstruction plan they can present lt to Government and then publish it so we can all know what their plan is. Right now what Team Dominica is doing is trying to upstage the DLP govt. Frankly the UWP is not concerned about the situation in Dominica they are only interested in what their party can gain from this tragic situation.
So why You think Skeritt asked the Opposition to come onboard? To make them look good or Him?
The Prime Minister is doing exactly the right thing. In this time of trouble there is only 1 Prime Minister and only 1 voice should be heard. This is not a political debate or forum for party politics. If you think you’re a leader get over your obsession with Skeritt and star helping Dominicans not as the so called leader of the opposition but as a Dominican.
Well said. Your comments made me laugh.
We know who’s the boss.
It is alright for Skerit to put committee together without the knowledge of Mr. Linton and his colleagues but it is damning for Linton to share his concerns. You all to damn hypocrite. The United Workers Party is an independent party which represents thousands of Dominicans and this they need to continue doing. They sure don’t have to sit and swallow everything.
Which committee are you talking about. Believe it or not the PM is doing what is right. If you have an issue you address it first with whom you have the problem or issue. This woman was given her portfolio a long time ago. To hurriedly send a letter and then run to the public before a response is a dishonest and desperate political move. I am pleased with the mature response from the PM.
Lesson no one: Never present more than two issues at a time in a press conference to the Dominican public.
I agree with TotheBone. That’s a very great statement. This is not the time for politics.
Linton my boy THE PM IS PM you are opposition…stay in line ..your weakness is you are to uppity !
now is not the time for bacchanal!
Go out to the diaspora as you did before elections and get support for Dominica ..and led the Leader lead
I never though i would say this but Linton, RELAX! JUST RELAX…..as much as i do not support half of nthe nonsense the PM has done, you LENOX are just pushing it at the wrong time…. what you are saying is just utter rubbish at the wrong time… the dude invited u to collaborate with him to better the country. he trying a thing… see where it goes na.. but no, u just have to push.. thats why they will always treat the opposition as crap.. cause apparently u guys dnt kno when to stop
thought* correction
DNO please check your like and dislike buttons. It does not reflect what readers intend when liking or disliking comments. I have tried using both and got the opposite response.
See Dr. Rickets, You may be crosseyed….!
DNO Admin. I submitted two comments yesterday. They were awaiting moderation for the entire day; however they have not appeared among today’s comments. I would be grateful if you would explain the reason for rejection by your moderator(s). Incidentally, I have had similar experiences in the past!
ADMIN: Your comment was not rejected. It’s weekend. Staff need some time to relax.
With respect, news does not stop on weekends. that is the trouble with us in Dominica, we are acting as if the world stops revolving on the fifth day. News is 24/7 …except in Dominica it seems.
only in Dominica You will get a response like that from Admin
let me see if He has the metal to post this comment
I had a dream last month like a riot in DA and I started saying loudly stop this stop this Jesus is crying don’t let him shed his tears on you all in Dominica and see what happened. I think that they were planing to do something bad and Erika intervine so please people work to gether for the sake of the country. Linton the years are going fast take it easy if God want you to be PM it will be the way you are going is wrong.
Well all where UWP said they were going to block. God block it for them and more. Not even they could have imagined how well their thought of protests would actually work.
Only one major problem they didn’t count on, is that, they believed they could have had control over people’s life; they forgot that only God is in control and God does not sleep and so the rivers didn’t block only those who support the government, the would be protestors got caught in it too.
So let them continue and forget God is watching you, God is watching you.
UWP has a jingle if we can call it so lol! ” HOW LONG NOT LONG”
so it fits in nicely with the headline of this story PM,LINTON trade words over opposition concerns.
We all wondered how long that would take before it began amidst talks of unity in light of hurricane ERIKA.
All the hypocrtites were at their best..It’s on 2 weeks since ERIKA.
How long b4 reginal & international countires and agencies forget DA? HOwlong? Not long.
Mr.Linton will learn when you Dominican stop thinking Skerrit is a god. What ever he does or says he is right. He is a human being with faults and sins like all of us. When you all are able to call a spade a spade Linton will learn. You all would have catch Dominica on fire already if Edison James had done one of the things your Prime Minister has done to D.A. Remember God does not like Injustices.
Lmao. It had to take an act of God for skerrit to finally realize consultation with the opposition leader is in the best interest of the country. Soooooooo for 15 years he is admitting he was not acting in the best interest of Dominica. I do not trust skerrit cause he has a history that cannot be denied. His only plan is to consolidate power around him and to give the appearance that he is considerate. This will soon pass and skerrit will only try to cement his position as prime minister for life.
Ask why he is not declaring DA as a state of emergency
@ give it to them! You are such a pathetic ignorant fool! What do you mean by that..?… “declaring DA as a state of emergency…. Are you just repeating as a parrot and have no idea what you are talking about?
do not forget that He called Americans Imperialists and joined ALBA who has declared war on the USA hence the cold shoulder from them and poor Venezuela we suck them dry and we still sucking!
A picture tells athousand words. It is so sad that u can see there is a division between this two people. A chair is dividing them. Both of them should be sitting next to each other. Satan is rejoicing because he has planted a seed of hatred. If one could read the mind they would undestand where am coming from. Satan never wants happiness for us. He always wants us to fight each other and pull each other down. I believe that TS Erika was a wake call for everyone in DA to unite and live at peace with each other. Dominicans please rise from the mud and debris and rallie together. Forget about politics. Its a dirty tricks and help your country. The thing that will keep the country down is self. Everytime its in the way Dominica will never RISE!!! Watch it take self out and Dominica will SHINE!!! Thats what happen to satan. He is doing the same thing today. Dominicans work with each other not against. It is your country. You can do it!!!!!!?
In any crises, re. passage of a storm and impacts, economic downturn, rising unemployment, women/child abuse, increase in crime, violence, injustices, There will always be concerns expressed.There will always be and rightly so, alternative approaches to dealing with issues.
Remember, consultations, seeking different views, accepting those feasible, good ideas for development, have never been the practice in recent times. Calls for transparency and accountability regarding important National issues, have been disregarded. The people are in the dark on many, many things affecting their lives, as far as governance is concerned.
Some think our two pieces of equipment could clean up DA after that devastation by Erika? Hurricane season still, oui?
Unilateral decisions still being taken, although members of Parliament, on both sides, are in some kind of committee to combine efforts for recovery.
A different approach is necessary. All-inclusive. Let all ideas contend.
Alas now is not the time for that Let us think about DOMINICA
people are watching and listening
Please God have been merciful to Dominica. It would be worse. Let us love and look out for each other. Plese while I am writing this comment let us look out for the elderly. I heard that some of them are not getting help. Not even water to drink. Please remember angels of God are looking and they veil their faces when they see what is happening. If u all want a blessing tk care of them. I cried when I heard some of them did not even had water to drink and food to eat. Please do the right thing.
30,000,000 spent less than 7 months ago to inherit a headache n the opposition can’t get access to DBS? SO IS only one set of people to enjoy the benefits of my tax money? MR LINTON YOU EH LIE ON NO ONE? Even in a time of crisis the pm is trippin
Isaac Baptiste called in to DBS to give an update. I can at least give him that… don’t know about the rest.. And Lennox need to chill.
Garcon tell me WHY you think you always have to be in the lime light? Skeritte is the PM. Yes, we rather deal with beauty and not the beast. You are like the gene who pups up anytime. Linton work towards uniting our nation. Your works will shine not your empty words. Winnie, Winnie, Winner, poor Linton, he isn’t getting exposure!
I want to be on DBS ,please I want to be on DBS.
This is not the time for “politicking”. What Mr. Linton is doing is showing how arrogant he is. The Hon. Skerrit is the PM and you are not. He has involved you in the whole process, and rightly so, however, instead of helping you are trying to play politics. It is a shame. I am a Dominica living overseas who has never voted for Skerrit. We are all watching what is going on with our country as well as the reactions of our leaders. What I am hearing and seeing from you in a time when all should be coming together is discouraging. Now is about country not about self. You will have plenty time after the rebuilding process to get back to politics. Now is not the time to play politics – you are turning many people off.
This is not time time for “politicking”. What Mr. Linton is doing is showing how arrogant he is. The Hon. Skerrit is the PM and you are not. He has involved you in the whole process, and rightly so, however, instead of helping you are trying to play politics. It is a shame. I am a Dominica living overseas who has never voted for Skerrit. We are all watching what is going on with our country as well as the reactions of our leaders. What I am hearing and seeing from you in a time when all should be coming together is discouraging. Now is about country not about self. You will have plenty time after the rebuilding process to get back to politics. Now is not the time to play politics – you are turning many people off.
Linton’s complaint is a storm in a teapot; making a mountain out of a molehill.
Cooperation is necessary but the PM cannot lean to him and on him.
The PM is the leader of Dominica. He reserves the right to be the primary source of reporting the progress/situation, to nationals of what is occurring in Dominica.
Linton must recognize that he is the leader of the opposition Mr. Skerritt is the PM.
Linton cannot take precedence over the PM.
Awa Lennox the inch the PM gave you. You want to turn it to a foot. Lennox relax you are not in control. The manner you behaving you think you are the PM. Boss deux mal cabbe pasa westay en dan un to.
Those Skerrit poopoo flies are all over the place giving thumbs down to anti Skerrit comments . But in case you all forget, let me remind you of some of the badly destroyed projects by Erica.
First, The Douglas/ Charles airport.
This is significant because that was the port of entry used by you wicked DIASPORA, when you came here to commit your crime. You remember what was the first thing God attacked when those wicked Egytians pursued Israel? Here is Exodus 14:24-:25 And it came to pass, that in the morning watch the LORD looked unto the host of the Egyptians through the pillar of fire and of the cloud, and troubled the host of the Egyptians 25 And took off their chariot wheels, that they drave them heavily:
Secondly, another heavily destroyed project was the “EO Leblace Highway”. This too is significant because that’s what all you would use to show ‘Skerrit working’.
Thirdly, the West Bridge, next 2 the market
See who is calling the kettle black. You sound like a bitter person. You, too are fortunate that you survived this devastating storm, Erika.
Chariot of wheel on fire, what will it take for you to be courteous and kind in words and to your fellow people?
alas Dominica and Dominicans don’t need all of that
That’s why allu get grace in allu skin. While we beating our @$$€$ to help dominica allu want to start a political nonsense. Give me a break man.
I hope in the next meeting, the pm will also continue the discuss on the event which will be in the place of this year’s creole festival. He should disallowed the sales of beer at the event for straight men but allow it for man who wine on man, the miridoms.
the opposition here in london has a very loud voice,so many politically ignorant in my birth land Dominica.every one has access to T V people stop wearing your ignorance like a badge . or it it that you are so wicked. YOU all YOU stupid people why are you helping to build a one party state
we need the honorable, most eloquent, dignified, logistic, communication expert the great communicator and honest Mr Linton to be in charge of our country right now. I cant stand the language of that prime minister talking about ‘man wining on woman with kubuli’ on national radi.
time for mister to go. we had enough the world is listening to that crap
I Love my PM We
are you for real! people like you who went with Jim Jones. Mr too late for you
why when people have an honest opinion on something people always feel like you are being a rouge or you not loyal , or not satisfied etc. It look like in Dominica people prefer lies, begging and worshiping a party and a man rather than dealing with the issues head on . I applaud Lennox for not bowing down to any pressure and stand his ground. If you people are satisfied with a yard and don’t want a mile that’s all you , but I was also taught not to limit oneself , So to all those people who are like ” oh they give him a yard now he wants a mile ” if a mile is what will solve the problem or if a mile is what he wants who are we to tell him he should not go after that mile ? Are we so stupid and lazy that we have come to accept what we get ? I for one do not believe Skerrit was every going to reply Lennox and give him a fair chance on the radio station DBS nor would he agree to anything on Lennox terms , I know Skerrit think that most Dominicans are fooled by him so he keep…
I could not agree with you more.Some are brain washed to believe there’s never a good time to discuss nothing..If we are starting over, now is the best time to discuss and put everything on the table.Because of what happened one should not voice their concerns?We still have not learned.
If he going to go on DBS and rally people to help DA, i agree with that. UWP haven’t form one bucket brigade, dey haven’t clean one street, they have done nothing in their party’s name, are they not Dominicans too? Can they not help somebody???? We in the diaspora working night and day to get help, organizing activities and dem man in DA just down there forming de ass…DO SOMETHING. SHINE UWP, SHINE..
Mr. Linton, your most ardent critics Including just to name a few: Cyrique, Be wise, Sandra Alfred, seems not to be too versed on the role of the opposition in parliamentary forms of governments: The voice of the people, raising the issues on the people’s behalf. Consequently, they need not be given the time of night far less daytime. The others critics are not in deserving of a mention.
Having said that, I believe you should be a little more careful with your approach during this period in the country. If every time you make a move and the and PM pushes back, making it appear that you seem not to be on the side of effective reconstruction, you need to be more astute about your moves. In this case the PM is absolutely correct that you should have met with him first. Had he rebuffed you, clearly it would have been reasonable for you to take it to the public. Sit back, pause, make a decision then have the decision proofread. Review the recommendations, proofread again then execute.
LENNOX..NEVER LET DOWN YOUR GUARD…..Do not trust that PM…He is a user…This is all a front……PRETENSE to make the world believe that he is uniting the country ..BUT IT IS THE SAME DIVISIVE SHERRIT….Now that you come public he is pretending that he want to settle your matters…These are all basic issues that I,m sure you have brought to his attention already…beat him at his own game..LET HIM SEE AND KNOW ONCE AND FOR ALL THAT YOU ARE NOT A SOT…….THE PEOPLE OF MARIGOT EXPECT NO LESS FROM YOU…
Is everyone here missing the point? what i get from this is the guy only wants to help as an elected member as the PM invited. Yet PM shows that this was just talk that the general public wanted to hear. The parliament should be firstly for elected members, not a party.
Linton you are in the opposition!!! It is not only in this situation, but longtime I see you want to be consulted on every decision the PM makes, and want have a say in everything. You want the PM to ask your permission to do everything! We did not vote you! Know your role. When Parliament is called, go and do your job. Other than that chill the F out!! All you want is media time.
well said yes I the pm needs to cut him off
God please! put a hand. How long? Not long. We will be back to our Crab in a Barell ways. Nou Say Wache`. The more things change the more it stay the same. Verily, verilily, The Lord says unto us, if we cannot live in love, Peace, and Happyness, he has hit us with Wind, Rain, floods. The next time is Fire! Wake up my people, when will we learn not to wash our dirty lienen in public? I am Dominican. Are You????
We will never learn. The more things change. The more It stays the same. D.n.o. we love you and need you. Moderate that!!!?
you all are sooooo slow in mind Dominicans.. hmmm when Linton called the pm to discuss way forward after the storm when allu was i shock it was a different story eh….. dirty Dominicans… the distribution of RASHIAN… will finish just now and hunger go fall in allu backside and allu will know the time of day it is and red and blue in allu behind… give Linton trouble for trying to make things straight
Mr. Linton you are right.. the storm did not make the leopard change its spot. and mr. pm you all are always giving bull crap responses like that with terms such as “earliest possible convenient time…….blah blah blah” why not just give a genuine date to meet… why not call up mr. linton when you got the letter and decide on a meeting date… now its brought to light you are pretending to be sooooo “was in the process of responding” lol only heavenly father knows the truth…. But God bless our little island Dominica… thanks again linton
Mr Linton, Mr Skerrit is the Prime minister
Thanks for reminding us Mano. We did not know that!!!!
The p.a.g is not a coalition government.it role is to make suggestion which can be refused or accepted by the government.the state is not in control of all media houses in the country and cannot dictate to them ,what activities they should carry or not carry.are you suggesting that the government and opposition should be suspended,this new structure you are proposing now become the government of the country.i understand some of your party people want to be in the limelight,but be careful with what these people are proposing to you.
Mr Linton one love is asking you to learn, that means that one love is pointing the fingers at you and blaming you, the same way that they are blaming Mr Charles and his band for what Khimo Astaphan did. SOME Dominican bo not like to say that a right is a right, and a wrong is a wrong, once they dislikes you whatever good or right that you do and say, the opposition does it is always wrong and bab. MR LINTON skerrit offered an OLIVE BRUNCH after the election which was not coming from his heart and he did not meant it, what make you believe that skerrit calling for UNITY in the aftermath of ERICKA is coming from within. Skerrit knows when to play his gains and this is exactly what he is doing, playing games with you and the rest of your team, Skerrit is setting up Team Dominica, everything this man utter is lies and more lies, he is not trustworthy, not reliable, not honest, not a team player, why one earth are you trusting skerrit, we all know what he did and go behind Pierre Charle
skerrit stop playing politics and grow up. You are not as smart as you may want to think.
the same should be said about skerrit, when will skerrit learn, we all know that DBS Radio belong to skerrit and for years the opposition have been denied access to the station, Dominican and others in and out of Skerrit’s estate Dominica knows fully well who is managing DBS and relationships with Skerrit and his cabal, we all know how the dictators treat the oppositions in communist countries, see what is taking place in Venezuela. Mr Linton that day you walked in DBS, skerrit and his boys had know choice they only allow poeple to hear you on DBS because they know that people all over the globe was listening to what Ericka did to Dominica, and not allowing you on DBS the news would have spread all over, so to avoid you going to the only station q95 fm, where the opposition and none supporters can voice their opinions, exposed skerrit’s wrong doings, the discrimination, victimization and the rest they did not want to ran you out, skerrit is putting up a show that unity thing is a…
uwp did the same thing
Correction: Is Linton more interested in promoting his party’s political agenda and scoring political points in these trying times than in addressing the urgent needs of a people in distress?
Excellent question.
Maybe Mr. Linton should explain to us why the radio station which his party has unfettered access to is the only commercial radio station his has not carried most of the press briefings (maybe three out of the ten plus briefings) at which critical information was provided to the public here and overseas on the reconstruction effort and the dangers posed by weather patterns!
Is he more interested in promoting his party’s political agenda than in scoring political points during these trying times?
oh boy this is so true
Linton !!! This is a time for National Unity not division !!!!!!! Why didn’t you let Skerritt respond or why didn’t you discuss this with Skerritt first before going public . Please put DOMINICA first in all your actions
WE all need to be forgiven some time or other and, Workers are no exceptions. They been out of office for so long that, they are brain dead. They should concentrate on safety matters. Proper drainage so that, water can flow easily, In villages,,main roads,with,regular maintenance this is a must.
According to Skeritt, at 12.20 pm , I assumed it was 10th September, he was in the process of drafting a letter to Linton, “in which he made the identical points.” The Baroness was appointed on 30th August, why wasn’t he informed at least by telephone a couple days after her appointment and letter to follow later. Skeritt allowed approximately two weeks to pass by and because Hon Linton has exposed his one man show attitude, he is telling the press, he was in the process of drafting a letter. The National Reconstruction Task Force made the news over a week ago, again he never informed Hon Linton, had these issues not brought to the public, in his usual arrogant and lack of transparent manner, no letter would have been drafted. By the way, remember the famous $10,000 U.S received by Francine from a charitable organization, the people of Petite Savanne would love some of the cash.
It is ironical that the same people who are constantly calling for non political partisan in the reconstruction process are the same people who are constantly criticizing the Leader of the Opposition whenever he attempts to point out the ills associated with the actions of the PM as against the words of the PM. I am left to conclude that while many of us speak English the basic understanding of our mother language leaves a lot to be desired. How can we build a prospering nation when we do not even understand what we Read or Say.
Mr Linton stop your BS press conferences and get some gloves on,,l wonder what u would’ve done if u was in the PM shoes,,
In the midst of all the turmoil, loss of life and property, last week we were offered TWO POUNDS OF RICE and a smoked herring. All distributed by a bunch of ignorant bastards dressed in red and their party logo from head to toe. We suggested that they store the food and distribute it as bribery right before next election. Weather you like the opposition or not, it evident that this current government would have rubbed us blind by now had it not been for the apposing side. Wow
Lennox is just a jealous dude. If the pm can have press conference so can I. Thats why he said he asked the pm for a helicopter to go to marigot but instead he got a boat to portsmouth.Lennox needs to understand that he is not the pm and that there are certain things that he just can’t do. Pm stop involving that snake in the county’s affairs. He is not genuine . Lennox this not the time.
Hon Linton, I agree with what One Love has said.It is time to work together for betterment of Dominica and let’s put politics aside for a little while.
Na man, something with this man. The prime minister is leader of the country and he is doing what a leader would do in this difficult time. Y Linton want to make this about him?
What does Linton believe. He is not the Prime minister! !!
Now is really NOT the time to play politics. We have a nation to re build and the world out there is looking at us. Most of us near and far are trying our best to assist in whatever possibly way we can. People are concerned that the effort that are being made might be in vain to an extend.
We need unity and cooperation by both Leaders, therefore do what it takes. Dominica is ours. We are feelings its pain. There should be no show off self. We need to see and hear reports of progress not fighting nor badmouth. We are overseas and seemed to be more concerned abt the development of our country. UNITY STRENGTHENS. Communication is the key to its sucess DO NOT use the media to air dirty linens. Work together.
Those Skerrit poopoo flies are all over the place giving thumbs down to anti Skerrit comments . But in case you all forget, let me remind you of some of the badly destroyed projects by Erica.
First, The Douglas/ Charles airport.
This is significant because that was the port of entry used by you wicked DIASPORA, when you came here to commit your crime. You remember what was the first thing God attacked when those wicked Egytians pursued Israel? Here is Exodus 14:24-:25 And it came to pass, that in the morning watch the LORD looked unto the host of the Egyptians through the pillar of fire and of the cloud, and troubled the host of the Egyptians 25 And took off their chariot wheels, that they drave them heavily:
Secondly, another heavily destroyed project was the “EO Leblace Highway of Skerrit” aka “the China highway”. This too is significant because that’s what all you would use to show ‘Skerrit working’.
Thirdly, the China Skerrit West Bridge, with image of dragon…
Do not make me laugh anymore.
The tables turned this time. It was only a matter of time with more to come.
Remember previously? You gave enough of thumbs down. Now that it is thumbs up you cannot stand it now? Getting just what you deserve? All is fair in love, war and politics.
Harden not your hearts my people and change from yur wicked ways , or more of the wrath of God will be poured on Dominica.
The truth will always be the truth!!!!!! We almost killed for a simple road, now we have more than roads to fix.
We die together , why not rise together with the truth and honesty Dominica deserve.
You’re a fool One Love. ..If you have nothing to contribute, simply shut up!!!
The nation’s station is for all Dominicans, including the opposition, and should not be used solely for Labour Party platform! !
We all know very well, how DBS radio works…
Very bias ! unilateral! onesided! !
I wonder how long it would take for Linton to be Linton ;why linton hates baroness Scotland when she is the best person with international contacts that can move d/ ca forward after the storm ;
Not a friend of Mr Linton, but I think he is write on that one. Dba is not a labour station, to many times the government does things like the own dominica I voted labor but not every thing they do I supporting when it’s say it as it is
In this trying times there is no need to attempt to score cheap political points, as a people, country and nation we are all affected, so we got to come as a unit irrespective of what side of the fence we are and do whatever it is to restore our blessed land to normalcy.
You know that photograph does say something!!!!! To me there is still a divide between those two leaders!!! Why is that chair between them. If somebody was to come to my office, I would not leave a chair between us! But that just me, a simple individual with no motives!!
Probably it is for space? Room enough to breathe?
You say you are ONE LOVE as far as I know it means love everyone but you only love one set of people from what you saying u need to rethink of that name .
Mr. Linton is right when it is the P.M. that invite the opposition to Team up with Govt. to build Dominica then it should be collectively all the way and look the P.M. honest enough to acknowledge that so I still do not get what u saying nah.
Mr Linton is as always right on point. this dbs people behaves like Skerrit
‘s toy when it should be Dominica’s mouth piece. Dominica is not labour party people alone. DBS must be open so all political party views. It’s a shame people supports this nonsense.
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Right now Mr. Linton, we are wondering why are you using this as a politicking opportunity? But we saw this coming in some of the smart answers you gave in the last press conference you had together with the Prime Minister, and your interview with Curtis Matthew some days ago.
For the first time there is togetherness and things have worked well so far. If you have a concern why not share it with that same committee first before going to the public? Then if you do not get their cooperation at that point then go out to the public.
You cannot access DBS? Post Erika some people can’t access their homes, families, food, clothes, water, jobs, schools, etc. SMH.
aye aye how labourites on DNO so these days? They come to watch pictures of Erika”s damage maybe. They have so many dislikes for Linton but so few comments. labourites still dont like to read? They still love their PM man?
For once they got an opportunity and they are embracing it. In the past you would not give them a break.
Yes sar Lennox. Will you ever put down your pride and naughtiness jacket for the sake of Dominica? For crying out loud, besides running your mouth on q95 do you go out and help anyone anywhere? A picture tells a thousand words. When I see a pic of you in action in at least one of the affected areas maybe, then maybe I will have a tad bit of respect for you. But Alas, that Olive branch you extended was a real “markaquee” symbol. Please, for dominica’s sake stop the constance act of tearing us apart. Tsk tsk tsk!
I think Joshua Francis would have been a better to work with the pm on behalf of the opposition. He seems to genuinely care about people and their plights.
i agree to that.he is very wise
Now isn’t the time for confrontation…humble yourself and work with the PM…. People lost their lives, livelihoods, homes, and more and you calling press conference to talk about access to dbs. Why cant Team Dominica on its own contribute to relief efforts? Is Team Dominica for vote alone then.
Linton when will you learn? Are you serious??? Do you really think that this is the time for you to be winging? You are a Member of the Opposition!!! Do what you can to help Dominica but for Hod’s sake leave our PM alone to get on with important matters pleeeeease!!! Dominicans have been through so much and our PM has not stopped working with a International & local Caribbean Leaders to bring aid to Dominica and you’re winging that you can’t get on radio???? Garçon ou pa bien!!! Stop winging, roll up your sleeves and get to work like our PM. he’s not had any rest and is working round the clock! Leave our PM ALONE LINTON! Let the Government get on with it. You are the Opposition !!!
The Opposition is part of the Government. Geez. The “Only Labourites Shall Eat” train again right?
This is the kink of people that keep this country from moving forward. (illiterate)–the word is (whining).
crique……..God is in control….u all can fool some people sometimes But not all the time…..you know among the two……Lennox is the most genuine and honest one. the signs are written BIG on the wall for u all to see……..in time God will deal with you and the PM…….the PM CANNOT FOOL God……we all know he is cunning….that too MUST PAST……Do you think the PM can contiune FOREVER?????????????
yuu’re as blind as a bat
What do you mean by leave the prime minister alone.
is people like you that keeping the country backward.
@ Cyrique! Why not go ahead and build back the country you and your PM and your Government. You sound like such a fool. In the process just make sure you all give full account of every dollar that the country receives.
Cyrique. you are what Americans call an “uncle tom”. What work is your PM is doing to restore well being in the country. He sold the country to the communist and divide the country. You! are you serious? When are you fools are going to wake up and see the light? Were you around during hurricane David
Cyrique, you are what Americans call, “uncle tom”. You have no concept of what your PM is doing to our Island of Dominica and the people in it. This PM that you are talking about has sold our country to the communist countries and divide us. He used you’ll to do his dirty work for him and left you all hating each other. God is sending you’ll a warning and you should listen. Love your neighbor and respect each other. Shame on you. When this man leaves his office, he has his palace to go to. You need to stop blaming the opposition leader and light a fire under that incompetent PM of yours. Why didn’t he turn to the US for help? Who is advising him anyway?…
My friends, as elected parliamentarian the opposition should have equal right on DBS . The radio station is not a labour station but a National Radio Station paid by tax payers.This nonsence must really stop. Dominica is for all of us.
For peace , I would leave Gordon out and bring in Nasio Fountain to head this committee, make use of our talented figures.
To me nothing is being done in unity both parties have to renew their heart. Take example on Obama and Christie after hurricane Sandy.There is no trust and no love between the leaders.
truth the
I hate getting into controversies, but we need to separate issues. This is not an election campaign it is a disaster. There is only one Prime Minister whether we like him or not. The Opposition Leader is not a parallel Prime Minister in the present circumstances so the Prime Minister cannot be giving the nation one message and the opposition is given equal time to give another message. The nation cannot be receiving mixed messages. The person with the authority to give a final word on the crisis for the guidance of the nation is the Prime Minister. The buck stops with him for all the negatives, it must also stop with him for the positives.
When I saw the collaboration between the opposition and government I kept pinching myself to make sure I was awake and that it would last but from some of the comments of some supporters I realised it would not.
An example of the potential for confusion was when I listened to a report from the opposition leader on the
…progress on the airport clean-up and acknowledgment of effort, if I was not listening to the official reports I would have thought that the only people who contributed to that effort were Stewco Construction and some other organisation that I don’t remember now.
No mention of Mr. Bardouille, the driving force behind the co-ordination, or of the Venezuelans or of the little ordinary Marigotians, Wesleyans, Woodfordhillians, (I am making my own words), Kalinagos and others with their pickaxes and shovels and bare hands in the initial stages of the clean-up. Were it not for Mr. Bardouille and the PM who repeated the right acknowledgements, some of the regional and international people like the Grenadian electrical Engineer who has airport lighting experience and others may well have been offended.
Let us all please get it. The Prime Minister and the Leader of the Opposition are not and cannot be equal in terms of national recognition and decision-making privileges. Okay?
What will be so new that we want to hear. He will be echoing the same message about the disaster like many others. More action less talk. Lipton go to marigot and update the nation what is happening there., and let the PM who was voted in as such deal with the nations business. The solution for persons like you is obscurity. You are a nuisance and a trouble maker and a laughing stock of society
Ou Ka garde’ trop TV
My friend it is heartening to see that you appear to at least be attempting to bring some objectivity to the table. However, I believe in suggesting Nasio, you have fallen into the trap that many of us do. The fact Nasio is an extremely talented artiste does not mean that he has the organisational kills and discipline, let alone knowledge to head any serious organisation. These things need proven administrators to take their helm not merely nice or popular people. Leave Nasio to play his music…
wait How Nasio reach in that????/
It would be nice but Christie was’nt so demanding like lenox come on be real. Did you hear what Linton said if the PM is to step down and made him the PM read between the lines no disrepect the guy it to desperate.
A_frkn_gain.
Dominica is a papyshow saga.
Hashtag, shut that stink hole of yours what do know about Dominica, inside your head is all sand dog crap u dope.
Rosoevelt Skerrit talking about extending basic courtesy?
ironical oxymoron right?
Mr Linton.Patricia Scotland mother is E O LeBlanc aunty. they are from Ville case.She is a Dominican, and love her country. Pat is a very pleasant person.well know educated. I know she wii do well.Dominican let us work with her.her mother retired in Dominica. and she would come and vist her mom in goodwill. Peace.let us work together and build our blessed land.
and that right there, is why Dominica will continue to suffer and stay backwards. Rather than consider if she is the right fit for this position, we act like loving old grannies that want to just give people a chance because they are “nice”. Sorry, but the task at hand requires more than visits to retired mom to get our country where it needs to go!
not concerned where she’s from just what she is how well she knows DA and its needs
I have to take issue with this one. I do not know where your facts came from, but her mother came to retire where, from what. Those people lived in St Joseph quite a few years before migrating to England. The father worked, but their mother never. The children were born here and left at an early age. When they ‘the parents’ returned – they build and relocated to Clarkhall. Their children stayed overseas. I am happy and honored at the Baroness success and proud she is Dominican, but in Mr Linton’s capacity I think h
e is well within his right. Whoever mentioned Obama and Christie also chose a good example. That’s American Democracy, at election time people are trying to win they have no time to be enemies. They don’t encourage the divisions in peoples we see here and above all they DO NOT bribe in any way to get peoples VOT.
What a load of tosh!
What has Patricia done for Dominica?
So because her mum has retired in Dominica, we should give her a job that will enable her to visit her mum?
Lo, your comment is probably one of the silliest ones I have read. I am surprised that you have not recommended that we rename Goodwill to honour Patrocia Scotland.
Are you aware of the vast numbers of super-educated and successful Dominicans there are all over the world, including those actually residing i. Dominica.
Stop your parley Dotish!
Linton doesn’t want to play second fiddle. He is saying to himself “it should have been me in the spotlight.” Skerritt is the PM and not you Mr. Linton. Just look at his demeanor in the photo; it speaks for itself.
Nothing about Skerrit is real, he knows how to play his
game, too many of you are being fooled by his looks, Judas was a handsome guy, skerrit is far from handsome, his looks are deceiving, for you Labour supporters always talking about Mr Linton’s feature and demeanor, take a good look at skerrit fiery Red eyes, it spells EVIL and deceit, face of an angel heart of the DEVIL that is skerrit, Skerrit is a one man show, everything is skerrit, I, i, l, and I again and again, skerrit is the controller, skerrit is always the one in the spotlight, when he said that he was taking over the south constituency it was I Skerrit, why is he posting the photos on his Facebook page?, why is it that the only time his minister can talk is when he let loose the dog leach around their necks, you talking about spotlight why is it that skerrit wants to control all activities etc taking place on the island, isn’t that wanting to be in the spotlight, remember that Chavez was always in the spotlight
not looking at demeanor looking at leadership
Give Linton an inch he wants to take a mile.
Mr. Linton in case you didn’t know the advisory group was formed as a result and consequence of the passage of TS Erika. It is therefore not a permanent requirement of the state and therefore should not be controlled or regulated by the parliament. Second the prime minister remains the prime minister and therefore he can, as the leader of the country, take decisions which fulfils that mandate with or without consultation with you. Again having the advisory group does not dictate that the country now has two leaders. It seems things have gone to head and you now believe you have as much authority as the prime minister.
And lastly this access issue is just childish. Roosevelt Skerrit is the head of the country, he should, dare I say must, have access to every available medium at any time to reach the nation.
Again Mr. Linton, you seem to have forgotten the order of things. It is not about you sir. You are not the head, play ur role…
The Lord have a way of making us drink our vomit. Remember I said this here, Linton is nothing today remember the stone that is rejected becomes the corner stone. We should be respectful to everyone. Politics is volatile – here today gone tomorrow go ask the Trini Lady.
TotheBone I agree with all your points perfectly and support you 100% and I must say as a Dominican who has been following these proceedings, I am very impressed with the Prime Minister for the Job he has been doing and I do not care one bit if no one agrees with me Mr. Skerrit is a People Prime Prime Minister and that is why he is loved so much and for those people who is waiting for him to be out of Government they better sit down and enjoy the ride because this man who was put there by God and the People will be there for a long time to come….trust me.
…now you REALLY make me vomit!!
WOW! It appears that you went to school. Does that mean the PM knows you by name? Does he even care to? It’s people like you who continue to divide the country. Stop it! Stop playing politics in rebuilding the nation. That’s exactly what the country does not want and need. What it needs is people coming together for the good of its’ people and rebuild it. Do you have any idea how much the country is going to need to rebuild it? While you were typing your trash, Dominica was flooded again. So there! Leave your attitude in your pants and come up with some great ideas to help rebuild this beautiful country of ours. Let those people who are playing politic with the supplies to distribute to stop it. Also stop selling them
I could not have said it better myself.
I think God is speaking to us for us to unite and build our country but we are still not listening. Erika and now Grace – the outpouring of support extended to us. We need that unity in our people also starting from the Head..
It was just a matter time before Linton showed himself. Please work with the a PM for Dominica’ sake.
Skerro said inhis own words their were dogs in the system indirectly when concern emanated earlier last eek. I said these two will never forget or digress from their individual natures .Both are head strong ignorant( in the D/can Palance way) One thinks he has more brain and much better educated. Which is true. The other think he has a degree in Psychology and U can only imagine.
One has word power the other wish he could just have it.
Unity my big Toe. Like I always say we are totally screwed. Deja -Vu all over again! ? 79 all over again which saw mass migration of the best.If I die ants will bring me news.
Nothing has changed people look at the composition of the Parliamentary Advisory Group.
LL has an ex-boss in the group which is very ironical Sandra Alfred.
Don’t call me mauve lang just a realist that’s all that is all.
That should read there/il ya cheins dan le systeme’/hay perros en el systema
Time will tell Labad- it always do. Let’s see how this fans out am waiting/listening – Blessings would say.
And this is someone whom you all deem as PM material hungry for power advocate on the opposite side of the table…
dey give you an inch you want a whole football field wii….trust you……Afos you think you are the vice PM….pfffff….
Thank you Lennox for keeping us informed and good luck with next weeks meeting. Open discussion is healthy and hopefully productive.
Did you take the time to read your post. Thank you Mr. Linton for keeping us informed????? What were you informed of????
I agree with the PM on this one. A correspondence and request for a discussion from Mr. Linton should have preceded this radio statement. The points from Mr. Linton though are wholly valid.
The game of politics is a complex dance and the UWP has a lot more moves to learn. I recognise that a lot of emotion is invested but in this game with players this good more strategy is needed.
DNO you need to review the meaning of ‘trading words’.
The access you Linton and the other team Dominica needs on Dbs right now is to call in like all the other ministers are doing and give an update of what is going on in your constituency and other constituency you know about, but no instead you all are on Q95 talking even in this difficult time, I agree with dbs not too let you guys use the best station to share and preach politics , no way
Well said
So far i have not geard one update about the north east. Nothing from the salisbury parl rep etc. But there is linton wanting exposure from the media. I believe he should be kept out from these meetings as he has nothing constructive to bring. His constant bickering at all turns is beginning to eear out
Are you daff you know fully well that the opposition leader and the members of Team Dominica have been asking for access on DBS and have been denied, Q95 is the only radio station in Dominica allowing members of the opposition to it’s station, them being denied access on the nation station where else do you want them to go, skerrit control DBS so his ministers go to the station without putting in any request and free of charge, what choice do the Leader of the Opposition and the members of Team Dominica have other than Q95, at Q95 there is no discrimination of people walking in to talk about their issues and things affecting them, so to you labor supporters blaming him for using Q95, you people need to say it as it is and also keep it real, to One Love, when will skerrit learn, why is he truning down Dominican, none supporters of his corruption and all his lies who are willing to assist in the rebuilding of Dominica?, why did he send Dr Dale the letter refusing his services to…
This suppose to be a thumbs up
You are so right. Up till now I have not heard about the state of the northeast. No news from the west coast parl rep.. Why
do u want to echoe what has already been said thy the PM unless you can sing it better….Lipton get on with your program and let the PM of the state get on with his. Your job is to follow and act. You are not the leader of the Island u are the leader of the opposition this is 2 different matters.
DOES DBS BELONG TO SKERRIT OR THE LABOUR PARTY?????THE LAST TIME I CHECKED IT WAS THE NATION’S STATION!!!!
……when will Mr Linton learn , now is not the time for them things, it is not a popularity contest, having access to dbs will not make u pm , sit down and do what you and Skerrit should be doing building Dominica…..
What you should learn is that Linton and five other ministers are equal members of parliament, and should have access to the “nation’s station” to address their constituents as well. What does popularity have to do with that?
We talk about unity but a simple address on the airwaves is an issue? Was it about popularity the day of the storm when Linton was given access then? You Dominicans will never learn. I suppose when the PM is all over social media, GIS, DBS, etc. its for popularity and popularity only.
And we wonder why Erika hit us like a thief if the night! Our minds need a cleansing!
As long as they keep to their constituents.
The PM’s duty is to address nationals on the state of the nation and what progress is being made, also to encourage and uplift them.
I believe the PM is doing all he can do under the circumstances. Why haven’t we seen the aid that is being coordinated from Lipton. Where are his contacts. This is the big question we need to ask him how is he helping in mobilizing international aid for Dominica instead of looking to be noticed on public media. Get a grip and stop making a spectacle of yourself man… We have had enough of your moaning…