Prime Minister Skerrit rubbishes idea of Lennox Linton as UWP leader

PM Skerrit and Lennox Linton
PM Skerrit and Lennox Linton

Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit has described the expected appointment of talk show Host Lennox Linton as political leader of the Opposition United Workers Party (UWP) as “backward and inappropriate”.

When the UWP holds its delegates conference in Castle Bruce on Sunday, it is widely expected that Linton will be confirmed as political leader. He was nominated for that post by the Nominations Committee of the UWP on August 16.

But Skerrit, who was a guest on Kairi FM’s Heng Program on Friday, said “the pitch forking of Linton to the helm of the UWP at this time is an insult to other competent qualified and hard working well enabling members of the UWP and a sad commentary on the state of opposition politics in Dominica.”

The prime minister questioned whether Linton has what it takes to move the country forward.

“Surely, if Roosevelt Skerrit is not the solution to Dominica’s problems today as stated by the UWP, Lennox Linton most definitely cannot be the solution to the country’s problem,” he said.

Skerrit said the Dominica Labor Party, “will not anticipate anything but wait for the formal crowning of the new prince of opposition politics in Dominica and highlight the outrageous nature of this development.”

The DLP delegate’s conference is carded for September 15th at Point Michel, at which Prime Minister Skerrit said “the full take on this clearly backward and inappropriate move shall be articulated.”

He also views Lennox’s imminent appointment as an “insult to everybody,”

The UWP conference on Sunday will be held under the theme “Change is a must.”

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343 Comments

  1. John Paul
    September 3, 2013

    If Lennox Linton is backward and inapropriate as Leader of UWP what would You call Mr. Skeritts choice for President of Dominica?

    INAPROPRIATE and BACKWARD

  2. NothingButTheTruth
    September 3, 2013

    After reading the article, and the comments by Dominicans, it is VERY clear that PM Skerrit’s actions has come back to hunt him. I do not see supporters of Labor and the few supporters who decided to comment are talking of either not voting or moving parties. The Dominican people are fed up. It is plain simple and clear to see. Look around us. Look at Dominica. We do not have a proper hospital…we do not even have a playground with swings and slides…we do not have a proper library the future of our kids is not at all bright. The economy is down. Dominicans want change, we need change and I do not believe PM Skerrit will be in office for another term. The White house will go to who deserves it best.

    • September 7, 2013

      You are full of BS and without a doubt it appears that you are totally blind to all the present government accomplishments like the road developments and expansions, tourism, the geothermal project, the construction of modern educational facilities, the lighted airport runway, and the list go on and on. After all, think, in this troubled world economy and turbulence. DA is looking good!

  3. Asterix
    September 3, 2013

    A question I would like to ask skerrit is this.
    Of all the persons who acted as PRIME MINISTER in your absence, how many of them have degree/s?

    Let’s see
    reginald austrie = NONE
    rayburn blackmoore = NONE
    matthew walter = NONE
    charles savarin = NONE

    Who appointed each one of them to act as PRIME MINISTER?
    Answer = the very same roosevelt skerrit who critize Lennox Linton

    • Diaspora
      January 30, 2014

      Mr Skerrit needs to show us his degree as well. its one thing to say he has a degree but since he is so adamant about qualification show us the authentic copy.

  4. WiseTeen
    September 3, 2013

    As a teenager, a young debater and a recent high school graduate, it shocks me to see the high level of stupidity present in our society. A man who was put in place as a leader to serve and represent the people, has the audacity to curse the very same people who GAVE HIM THAT JOB and yet we refuse to open our eyes. Stop being foolish Dominicans. WAKE UP!!!!

  5. Jah Fond Cole
    September 2, 2013

    Lugay can never get my vote in Fond Cole……. and will never win Roseau North. not in a million years……

    • John Paul
      September 3, 2013

      If everyone voted like You Skeritt would never be the Prime Minister because he has alot of broomsticks out there who cannot hold their own.Mr. Lugay is His own man and He will get my vote!
      When Julius Timothy was on the UWP ticket I voted for Cecil Joseph instead because of certain things I saw Julius involved in .

  6. winston warrington
    September 2, 2013

    So we are a bunch of parrots. And it comes as no surprise that we would copy Barack O’bama’s election theme that “Change must come”. Barack was offended by the Republican philosophy of “Meism”. In Dominica, the UWP was fed up with its past leadership and made a change. Is that change enough? All political novices need attractive speeches to sway the emotionally weak segments of their constituencies, and Lennox did a good job. But words mean nothing. The airport has been an issue since God was a little boy; yet no government has resolved it!

  7. Dominican by birth
    September 2, 2013

    Mr. p.m please we want a debate between you and the new leader of the opposition Mr. Linton to prove your theory of a backward move
    AWAITING THE DATE AND TIME…hope it won’t be long, you’re talking the talk so walk the walk

    • John Paul
      September 3, 2013

      Did You hear Kamala today redefining a debate ?How they know to defend Skeritt by shielding Him from a debate with Lennox?Who told them to take that stance ?They know Skeritt would just bay gay yeah!

  8. The Authorities
    September 1, 2013

    Upon doing some research, we the Authorities have stumbled upon a few facts about the Honourable Prime Minister’s mentor E.O.LeBlanc which “rubbishes” PM Skerrit’s claim about Mr, Linton:

    http://www.theguardian.com/news/2004/dec/18/guardianobituaries

    “LeBlanc was born in the northern village of Vieille Case, educated at its government school and then took a course in agriculture at the Imperial College of Tropical Agriculture, Trinidad in 1944.”

    Terms like “backward and inappropriate” were the exact words used by Mr, LeBlanc’s opponents in reference to his “lack of education to run the country.”

    We The Authorities have since instructed the Honourable Prime Minister Skerrit to say nothing unless it is approved by us.

    • John Paul
      September 3, 2013

      I once met a Person who had some mental issues.After a few minutes of a barrage of comments from Him I asked Him if He had a Certificate of Sanity .He promptly replied yes and handed me a piece of paper .It stated that it was from a mental institution and that it certified that the Person was a patient there and that He was released on His own recognisance

  9. My Constituency dyin
    September 1, 2013

    I am Dominica. I am ready . I have suffered a lot. I have been fooled, deprived of my civil rights, my constitutional rights,I have been a victim of political victimization,
    I have been bound and gagged. I have been disrespected. I have been impoverished,I have been unemployed. I have been belittled. I have been owned like a piece of property. I have been underdeveloped. I have been promised and promised and been disappointed. I have hoped and had my hopes dashed.I have voted and had my vote work against me. I have trusted and been betrayed. I have loved and not been loved in return.I have been convinced in the name of God, then God was completely taken out of the equation. I have campaigned and helped win then completely forgotten.I have been ruled and not allowed to have an opinion. I have been dictated to. I have lost jobs. I have watched foreigners come and work and thrive before me in my own home. I have sat by and watch projects where all workers are strangers while I hungered to work. I have been reduced to being a beggar. My pockets are empty. I hardly earn a dollar these days. I am now the least in my own land. This past decade, I have seen the worst days of my life. But all this has made me stronger, I feel the winds blowing, and now I am ready. I am ready for change

    • jokes
      September 2, 2013

      i i i i i i i ….you sound like a selfish person. all you thinking about is yourself. what about “Us” or “We”. Maybe if you thought like the chinese and came together u wouldnt be suffering so. Im jus saying..

      • Papa Dom
        September 3, 2013

        I pity you that you are unable to understand the message and realise that this is just a play on words to enounciate the plight of Dominicans generally.

    • I can c clearly now
      September 2, 2013

      That is a serious plight that you have gone threu. Thanks for sharing with us. O will follow in that change. Fear no more. Will vote the saw for sure.

  10. Doc. Love
    September 1, 2013

    When supporters of the DLP are talking of a propaganda machine, they could not be referring to DNO or media in Dominica. Since Mr. Linton declared his interest in politics and subsequently supporters of the UWP recommended him for the leadership of the party, the political mapuis from Skerrit and the supporters of the DLP have not stop. Three hours out of four hours on the animal show is spent on Mr. Linton’s ability to lead, his education, the many times he has been fired by his former employers. He is referred to be a man they claim that is always boowaye or rather not a people’s man. They even accused him of travelling with two senior UWP politicians to a foreign country. We even heard a boss man from GIS reading on a radio station individual amounts of money he claimed was deposited by Mr. Linton in a foreign bank. They tried to ridiculed him on radio by saying that when a judge asked him questions concerning his qualifications he had to seek his Attorney’s assistance. They accused him of being a violent boy at school, thus the reasons they claim for he being expelled from school. After all that spuing of filth about on man who wants to make a contribution towards his Country, we hear talk of a propaganda machine and legislation to shut the mouth of media in Dominica.

  11. Fairy Tale
    September 1, 2013

    A new name for the first sitting of the house Beauty and the Beast. Can’t wait.

  12. St. John
    September 1, 2013

    My dear fellow Dominicans,this country has moved so far forward that you all failed to realised.The pm has prove his worth.He unites the Caribbean,Trinidad,Jamaica so called big Islands are now following our policy.In short Labour 19 seats and uwp 2 don’t matter how many times you change your names.Some of you out there is out to humilate poor Lennoux.Even your children will vote labour.love me love my country

  13. September 1, 2013

    Sherrit is his own worst enemy, he was to confident, he thought Dominica was his, brought and paid for, so he started telling Dominicans go to hell, no their damn business, He shoot himself in the foot :-D

    • garden of eden
      September 2, 2013

      Scattered shots. I heard the thunderous appeal at Morne Bruce. The red shoe is no more. Stupid Police making excuse, saying it was an accident.

  14. qualified?debate him
    September 1, 2013

    skerro, if u are the qualified one then prove yourself debate Linton that’s all

  15. mee1
    September 1, 2013

    I am one who strongly believes that politics will always be politics no matter who is leader of which party. If Mr.Linton is leader of the UWP I think he will be under the microscope of all Dominicans, afterall he is the one who brought out all the ills of the current administration and dominicans will expect much better from him. I do not think he will want Dominicans to see him do the same things he is accusing this government of doing, so my vote is for Linton as UWP leader.
    Now I think there should be a change in the Labour party leadership and Dr.Darroux should be the new leader. I think with all what Mr. Skerrit is accused of and it is growing, if he really says he loves Dominica and Dominicans and he has nothing to hide about his links and friends, he should let someone else lead and see what changes in the next 5 years. I think most Dominicans would like to see some change like that. If you are the captain of a team and your team is getting rediculed and it’s because of you, in the interest of the team it would only be fit to step down and let someone else take a shot to see what happens.
    Mr Skerrit mentioned qualifications. There are miniters who are not even qualified to run a lemonade stand and yet still they are ministers, so where is that thing about Mr.Linton is not qualified coming from. I’ve supported the labour party for years and don’t like the direction the party is taking so I will keep my mouth shut during the next election.

    I am not into politics i am just being a Dominican.

    • ....................
      September 1, 2013

      I see where you are coming from,but honestly, I am from Dr Darroux constituency, and Mr is the Caribbean’s worst representative. This man is a pure and absolute waste of time. He has accomplished absolutely nothing,ZERO, NOTHING, in the constituency,and I ask myself just why the people are so blind, to be thinking of voting this man back. IT’S SHAMEFUL REALLY!

      • mee1
        September 2, 2013

        Did you know that it has been reported that Mr.Darroux and Mr. Skerrit had clashes because o lack of funds and support for his constituency but the government. If the prime minister don’t dive your parl rep the funds needed, his hands are tied and won’t be able to do jack. I do think any minister will use their own money to do things in their constituency, only if their name is Bill Gates.

  16. Marylox
    September 1, 2013

    So then Mr PM, what made you better than Linton when you became leader of the country by default?

    On comparison, the opposition has much better and more competent people than the bunch that you manipulate and terrify in your team! I am a senior public officer and I know that!

    Your background is in English and you are yet to engage in a national discuss with the opposition to show your intelligence.

    Mark you SIr, I am a labourite and I have decided that I will NOT be voting in the up coming election!

    • Anonymous
      September 1, 2013

      Please make a difference and VOTE. A no vote is a vote for the incumbent

    • Diaspora
      January 30, 2014

      Marylox….not voting does not help the situation, you have to vote for a change especially given the fact that you are a public officer. Change is a MUST

  17. masterpiece
    September 1, 2013

    Did your mother and father died and left Dominica on the will for you?What makes you think you’re the only one who can run the country.You’ve got the place upside down but it’s just a matter of time before your rope ends….God run things not you.

    • orchid
      September 1, 2013

      SO, do not do it and let me do it? In the same way you CAN SAY Skerrit is not good for Dominica, Skerrit has the same freedom to say, Lennox is not good for Dominica. All Dominicans have the same FREEDOM of SPEECH.

      • %
        September 1, 2013

        @ orchid You are Dead Wrong. In our Parliament, this is not so at all.REMEMBER IT’S A COUNTRY TURNED “”inside out”” ”upside down”, by the GREEDY CABAL led by lazy, and arrogant Skerrit.
        HE EVEN SAID WE IN DOMINICA ARE ‘TOO FREE’. I tell you boy. A country really gets the governance it permits.

      • boneless tongue
        September 1, 2013

        lolol! ok but skerrit time has passed! he needs to be replaced and he is going to be replaced! his time as king of Dominica will be just another part of Dominica history……nothing else!

    • Me Camem
      September 1, 2013

      I agree with you that Dominica does not belong to “Roosevelt Skerrit” or anyone for that matter. But what has Mr. Linton done to provide anyone with the comfort that he will be a better leader for the country. When applying for a job, one has to present a resume’, what will Mr. Linton’s resume represent? That he was a radio personality. Do you remember Charles Saverin? All he knew was how to attack, how to breakup things, and not how to build ( Mamo had wisdom to send Charles away, the only voice that could have kept her in check and he took the opportunity and ran.) Jumping from island to island in the Caribbean supporting different parties in other countries is not a satisfactory resume’ to grant one with the job of leading a country. Mr. Linton has to show what he has done at any capacity in community in Dominica. Remember people, politics is a job. Most people enter the political arena because it is personally beneficial, and financially rewarding.

      This not intended to be a qualified support of the sitting party, or an attack on the opposition. But as a concerned Dominican, I really would like to see the best for the country as we move forward. It is time we stop voting personalities and emotions, and start putting people in office who have the best interest of the country at heart, and not people who look at this as a job and not a dedication to the improvement of the country.

  18. dissident
    August 31, 2013

    So my PM feels insulted when honest Dominican citizens choose to see Lennox Linton as de head of their political party……dat is de utter disrespect that u have for people who can make an independent decision that goes against ur wishes.
    De truth is u see de man gaining influence with de confidence dat people have in him and these very people won’t show u any love and it hurts.

    U tell de man join de race……..careful what u wish for

  19. true dominican.
    August 31, 2013

    My fellow Dominicans, why do you all have to make such fools of yourselves? You all know how many people around the globe laughing at us?

    • Annonymous Reader
      September 1, 2013

      Whatever. The same way people around the globe were laughing at the U.S. political campaign, the British political campaign, the Japanese political campaign etc…..are you getting it???

      Stop taking yourself so seriously…everybody knows campaigns and politics have plenty jokes.

  20. The Authorities
    August 31, 2013

    As a result of the barrage of comments in direct opposition to the Honourable Prime Minister, it is with deep regret that we The Authorities have no other option but to bring to end this Propaganda machine otherwise known as DNO.

    If we do not see a substantial reduction of comments against the Honourable Prime Minister, we will be forced to pursue punitive legislation aimed at curbing press freedoms.

    • WE VOTING UWP
      September 1, 2013

      We like your sense of humor. In these hard economic times, we need one.
      But we have hope. We can be happy and sure with the saw that change is a must and not an option.

      • Among us
        September 1, 2013

        Hey. Where did you get this logo from. I want this badly. We need to cover dno with this logo. Workeeeeeeeeeers !!!!!!!!!!!!

  21. John Paul
    August 31, 2013

    You think this is a good time to give Roosevelt a doze of his own medicine?Here goes”It is not Your damn business who is the Leader of The United Workers Party”
    What the Hell You mean by it is an insult to everyone ? I do not feel insulted .
    Remember You and mr. Lennox Lawrence in Lagon?He was so tired in His words of the UWP taking them to court that He referred to it as Terrorism.Since when taking a Person to Court is Terrorism?
    You were Terrified out of fear because You know what You are involved in and Your retaliation is “Just like Obama going after Alqueda we are coming after You wherever You are hiding “.Hello Lennox is not hiding He does not even have a bodyguard!
    How would You like it if the UWP said that they were coming after You just like NATO went after Your Friend Kadaffi and found him hiding in a sewer.”

    • WE VOTING UWP
      September 1, 2013

      Yes, he needs a dose of his own poison.

      We are not bothered with Skerrit. We are voting UWP.

      Change is a must, not an option.

    • orchid
      September 1, 2013

      I have never seen or heard of ordinary people having bodyguards. What position does Lennox hold to have a bodyguard? What should he be hiding from. Talk by self and friends does NOT MAKE anyone important and you should know that. Just SIMPLE THOUGHTS.

      • John Paul
        September 3, 2013

        So Why is He being threatened by Lennox Lawrence ?Why does Lennox Lawrence think He is hiding and that he is going after Him wherever he is hiding just like Obama going after Alqueda.That means He intends to eradicate Him

  22. WATCHMAN
    August 31, 2013

    I would suggest that those in power who seem that they are capable of hiding all their corruption must now prepare their family`s for what would be a stressful period while Prime Minister Linton have the FBI deal with them one by one

  23. on the run
    August 31, 2013

    Skerro the 27million dollar gest house that is build for you to go in it with your family your not lookin at the P.M.H and want me to vote for you you are just waiting for you to go in the white house that is build for you to become the president it will never happen go repair the P.M.H

    • orchid
      September 1, 2013

      I really think you should keep RUNING. your thoughts seem to be running wild.

  24. Objection
    August 31, 2013

    We could stop all this rancor by calling a new general election.

  25. we are going home
    August 31, 2013

    go lennox go

  26. August 31, 2013

    yes I skerrit u was first a NEW one time member of the so called labour PARTY and now u are prime minister so can lennox what u afraid for check yourself and your party

  27. Leonn
    August 31, 2013

    Mr prime minister and minster of finance , let us look at this carefully , most of the movers and shakers of this country never even went to high school much less saw the gates of a university or local A level college . Let me name a few prominent names to you , Mr . Anderson Jolly owner of Jollys Pharmacy who has employed almost 80 people , mr . Sukie , mr Robert tongue , mr Macmillan , mr Egbert charles , miss Annette st.hiliare , the father of Rudolph Thomas enterprises in Portsmouth and so many others ……. Are you upgrading these hard business owners who paved the way for us including you ? Are you prejudicing their expertise and wisdom ? Mr. PM , you better read more Shakespeare ! I’m extremely disappointed in you and your government and I have no intention on supporting you this coming election . I’m supporting the blue team all the way !!!!!!!!!!

    • Anonymous
      September 1, 2013

      The point to be made there we never ridiculed them for not being educated. We all remember when Pierre Charles was Prime Minister how members of the UWP including Lennox Linton critisized him for not having a degree. Pierre Charles graduated from high school and the Teachers college. Lennox Linton did not graduate from high school and did nothing after school interns of higher education. Not one CXC or GCE. Nothing. That’s the question Lennox Linton needs to answer. Why did he think with all the experience Pierre Charles had along with his life long learning and education background he was not qualified to be PM and today Lennox Linton with nothing thinks he is qualified to be PM. What a hypocrite.

    • Diaspora
      January 30, 2014

      I want to add that there are many principals and teachers of primary and secondary schools in my time who did not have a degree but produced students who are doctors, lawyers, engineers, who became island scholars, and top university scholars.
      Lennox can walk into any university and within a year he can get a masters degree. There are so many people with degrees and they cannot fit into Lennox’s level. Give me a break. Degree and they are sitting on it. We the senior public officers some without degree are the ones writing their speech, I know of a minister who cannot speak without a written speech.

      It’s about the ability

  28. aminal farm
    August 31, 2013

    Dey fraid, dey fraid, de leada of the opposishon.

  29. pinky
    August 31, 2013

    Linnx not even worth in my backyard much less for priminister of Dominica

    • me
      September 1, 2013

      I think your grammar would offend him, that’s why he would not visit your back yard.

    • Diaspora
      January 30, 2014

      Pinky examine yourself.

  30. Justice and Truth
    August 31, 2013

    What is going on here? It is obvious that UWP supporters dominate the comments. Only the majority of UWP supporters have commented on this article?
    Where are all the PM’s supporters? What happened to them? I hope their comments are not being suppressed.
    It is as though this is an organized plan for UWP supporters and Party promotion. And so many thumbs down for those who support the PM. There are more thumbs down than there are comments from some of those who gave thumbs down. Is this another plan to get all UWP supporters to comment and to give thumbs down to those who support the PM?
    Why? Provide your comments; not only thumbs down. Let us read your opinion.
    Folks, provide your comments. Do not spew hatred. Everyone is the same in the eyes of God. In this case, no one is greater than the other. It is a forthcoming election; not a tug of war, a battle, a war of words. You are only supporters.
    The campaign has not really commenced. If this is what you exhibit, imagine what it will be like when the campaign will be in full swing.
    God already knows who will win this election. Therefore, UWP supporters,, cease beating yourself up and giving yourself anxiety as you have been doing and on other articles. Do not let your blood churn and boil. This will cause you much stress and give you high blood pressure.
    Say and do what you feel for the Party you support but please do not project antagonism towards those who do not support your Party and by no means toward the Prime Minister. Be respectful.
    Keep in mind you are baptized Christians and some practicing ones. As St. Paul said, “A slave of the Lord should not quarrel.” It appears this is what some of you more so, the UWP supporters are projecting which is quite evident in your comments and thumbs down. I noticed this is predominant in the UWP supporters. Be tactful; not insulting and no verbal abuse which is unbecoming on this Website. God’s Peace! Perfect Peace!

    • me
      September 1, 2013

      Get off DNO with your rhetoric. Your red words cannot hurt us, you are the one spewing hate. Thumbs down means I disagree with a comment thumbs up means I agree with it. nobody paid me nobody asked me to gang up on laborites. let freedom of expression live on. if I choose to comment I do, so stop your nonsense.

    • Frenz
      September 1, 2013

      Every time you post a comment you reveal more and more your ” Pokwitness” ( hypocrisy to nice a word for you Truth and Justice.) You proclaim to be a Christian yet your ideals are that of the devil. You condone corruption and hubris. You encourage ” Volere ing” and abue of power.

      By the way Troll there is a web site owned and runned by a former Catholic priest -very appropriate for you pokwit catolik. Why don’t you go and post your comments if you think that DNO is bias. So those who think that DNO is suppressing comments and thumbs up in favor of the Labor Party go or call the animal show. Aeh Aeh.

    • Diaspora
      January 30, 2014

      St Paul also said “Every man to his own order”.

  31. Roro
    August 31, 2013

    i know for sure roseau central is one seat uwp can never win again!!. remainder 2 dats all they will hve at the of next election.

    • Papa Dom
      September 1, 2013

      So who is going to win then?

    • Jah Fond Cole
      September 2, 2013

      you can say that again/ lol

  32. Me Again
    August 31, 2013

    Does Skerrit remember how he became the DLP Leader? Linton is being formally and officially elevated tp the leadership of the UWP. Skerrit STOLE the leadership of the DLP. Would you not say “that was an insult to other competent qualified and hard working well enabling members of the DLP”?

  33. Change is a must
    August 31, 2013

    Lennox is a thorn in dere side, dat is why dey bawling.

  34. Roro
    August 31, 2013

    i canot understand every time our pm talk and we defend him he is our god. burn it burning al u uwp suporters bcause u all canot get a leader to love like how we love our pm .uwp don’t hve a choice anyhow! to elect linton there is no other option. i feel for u uwp suporters.

    • CONFUSED !!
      September 1, 2013

      Dear “RORO” I do hope you have food on your table because we cannot eat concrete. and by the way are you better off now than 13 years ago? How much will you all continue to uphold corruption like it is your bank account. A man with a $5,000 salary built a 1,000,000 dollar house , has properties all over , drives the most expensive vehicles. I hope that you too leaves comfortable.

      • Grand ma
        September 2, 2013

        youare really confused it should be live comfortably.

  35. Anonymous
    August 31, 2013

    Have you all noticed that the thumbs up are almost equivalent to the thumbs down? Only UWP supporters.

  36. blessing in disguise
    August 31, 2013

    dominica politics surley will be the laughing stock of the Caribbean,and futher a field..you all want change but your action speak differently,the fact that uwp choosing lennox as leader of the party is the biggest joke in dominica politics.where are those big,and loud mouth living in America and Canada who think they are more qualified than my PM? Come to the plate and stop hiding overseas waiting for the small man in dominica to do the dirty work for you,then if uwp win(wishful thinking)you will run come down

  37. Lagoon
    August 31, 2013

    People if Dominica,let me tell you all there are lots of evil doing around with them Haitians and the evil person in gwada. So liinton can never win the pm . People the devil or devils are working very hard.

    • September 1, 2013

      Its 2013 and you believing in ghost stories :-D :-D :-D :-D

    • September 2, 2013

      When GOD is for you who can be against you for GOD is above all evil and evil doers including yourself.

    • Diaspora
      January 30, 2014

      Lagoon, In the name of Jesus, we will rebuke any evil. God is in control not man. I know in the name of Jesus, that the Almighty father wants good for Dominica and he will give us the right person to lead this blessed country at the right time. God Bless Dominica!!

  38. real dominican
    August 31, 2013

    utter rubbish needs to know the meaning of being a leader, for such cheesy quality of a leader, being a young person think i can look up to you or i can say boy skerrit did this but no he busy with the poor garage talk, which other leader u ever hear stoop so low in the gutter what self respect you u have for urself and the people you suppose to represent, fyi dominica isnt yours! if u own the dlp good for u and everything isnt about you keep taking about urself in the third person…you sure will not get my vote again, teribble terrible terrible……..

  39. President
    August 31, 2013

    All pig have its saturday..

    • Among us
      September 1, 2013

      Yes. Toute Cochon no samdi yo!

  40. Rule
    August 31, 2013

    When Skerrit speaks, it is simply embarrassing to hear his sentence structure. Sometimes I wonder with all the other qualified members of the DLP, why did they choose him at the time.

    • Jah Fond Cole
      September 2, 2013

      i wonder if u went to school to know about sentence structure…..oh please

  41. August 31, 2013

    Skerro going on just like the boy who cried wolf..when wolf appeared he ran..He dared Lennox to come in the ring and he will fight(box) him blow for blow untill knocks him(Lennox) down..now lennox in the ring he crying foul…crying to refree!!Boss skerro you cant be saved by the bell!!and when the final punch is thrown Lennox will be the only man standing..Some time ago you said win, lose or draw…well when lennox and the uwp finish with you a tko we want!!!

  42. SN
    August 31, 2013

    In much the same way Earl Williams was made leader with Edison to retain opposition leadership in parliament, Edison has spearheaded Linton for the leadership role so he can exert influence and control. He somehow tries to find a way to do so since to remain party leader after two failed attempts at government would invite too much scrutiny. UWP has lost its way and this is a further manifestation of this fact. So much for a party which held much promise at its inception. Its overlooking, or devouring if you will, of its current cadre of young professionals in this “political cannibalism” does nothing to inspire promise and to present a serious alternative to the current government.

  43. Malatete
    August 31, 2013

    Of course Mr. Skerrit is not anticipating anything, because he does not know what awaits him. I get the distinct feeling that the P.M. is rattled by these developments. His comments and tone of voice would indicate so. For reasons best known to themselves it will be very difficult for Mr. Skerrit and his best-man Hartley Henry to strategise an effective campaign against Lennox Linton. Their plans have been well and truly thrown into disarray.

    • Jah Fond Cole
      September 2, 2013

      Lennox Linton is no match for PM Skerrit.. grow up

  44. Just Analyzing
    August 31, 2013

    :lol: the Labourites are now admitting that they have 12 sure seats and Skerritt has 7 more years in government.

    After Sept. 1 they will have to tie him… :lol:

  45. Ragboy
    August 31, 2013

    So sad and pitiful.

  46. SkerritDoThat
    August 31, 2013

    Lenny will knock out mister :lol: :lol: :lol:

  47. Lougaoo Mem
    August 31, 2013

    When will he learn? Doesn’t he know that his words are his biggest enemy?

  48. August 31, 2013

    All i see is people fighting for power and no one is saying what plans they have to move Dominica in the right directions. I think we Domincans should stop worrying about the RED and BLUE parties and start thinking what is best for the country. We need educating well rounded individuals who when travelled outside the country can sit and convey to others in their circuit. We have made mistakes in voting people who disappointed us in the past let’s not repeat those mistakes.

  49. Lougaoo Mem
    August 31, 2013

    Thanks NDO! I got it. Know now why my comments are delayed till the story gets old. Thanks for the other social networks I can spread the words of truth to power. I am totally amazed.

  50. Morihei Ueshiba
    August 31, 2013

    If lennox come pm will God bless our land. We have so much young people dying as if we getting punished. :mrgreen:

  51. Tribeless no colour
    August 31, 2013

    From High School Drop Out to Prime Minister! What a wonderful story this would make.
    According to the hosts of the Animal Show and the most illiterate PHD Dominica has ever seen, Lennox Linton was thrown out of DGS an never went to university. They have fallen short of calling him a fool because they know that he is much more intelligent than all of them put together and this is based on the quality of his radio program compared to theirs.
    If Lennox is a high school drop-out, what a remarkable come back, this would be hope for all the young girls who were expelled from school due to pregnancy or the young men who suffered the same fate for doubling a class.
    The international news media would take pleasure in carrying this story which would be one comparable to “From Rags To Riches” which would be further glamorized when the story continues with the following:
    In the small Caribbean Island of Dominica a man who the government has demonized for not having a University degree has become the most popular leader in the Caribbean especially when it comes to his oratory skills, his disgust for corrupt leaders and his determination to bring good governance to the political administration of his homeland.
    He was successful in getting the Prime Minister of Dominica to pay his taxes on his, the P.M. land transfer deals and also had government ministers refunding the treasury with over half a million dollars in a corrupt garbage bin transaction where associates of the Prime Minister were caught redhanded defrauding the poor third world country.
    Lennox Linton is feared by the Prime Minister, his Senior Counsel, his PHD ambassadors and other highly educated professionals within the government and the ruling Dominica Labour Party to participate in any debate individually or collectively.
    Three years ago the Prime Minister and his senior legal counsel challenged Linton to get out from behind the microphone of his regular weekly four hour talk show and come into the political ring. The Prime Minister even went as far as stating that he will run in Linton’s constituency to ensure that Linton loses his deposit.
    Well, Linton has taken up the challenge, he has called the bluff and on Sunday 1st September, with a threatening storm approaching the island from the Atlantic, Linton will be crowned king of the UWP and it appears that Roosevelt Skerrit is scared to death.
    The next step for Linton is for Edison James to immediately vacate the Marigot seat to allow a bye-election where Roosevelt Skerrit will have the opportunity to also vacate his Vielle Case seat to challenge Linton in the greatest political war in recent memory. It will be Skerrit’s biggest political humiliation and the beginning of the end of his political career.
    The situation is one where the words of the song of the Trinidad Calypso monarch resonates with reality “BE CAREFUL WHAT YOU ASK FOR!”
    Isn’t this a good story? Since I am not involved in any of the political tribes, I’ll wait and see.
    DNO please make my story a special one as an article from an unknown guest. If you do so I promise to send you many more.

    • Not a herd follower
      September 1, 2013

      What a wonderful rebuttal to the nonsensical argument of Labour! I hope Lennox Linton sees this article. A negative is turned into a positive; certainly, an inspiration to many.

    • sting
      September 1, 2013

      You need to post this as commentory. Well said.

  52. Jonathan St.Jean
    August 31, 2013

    The UWP must be complemented for considering Mr Linton to be its next political leader.This is a stroke of genius and by the attack of Mr. Skeritt already it is clear that he is scared.He is scared that Lennox already knows so much about his crooked ways in government that if Lennox becomes the next prime minister Mr. Skeritt might do some serious jail time.
    First thing it did was to get Mr Skeritt to admit that the UWP has vompetent, qualified and hardworking well enabling members.Now that says a lot coming from Mr Skeritt about his competition.

  53. dhestini
    August 31, 2013

    i really want to know what mr skerrit is talking about. cuz it seems he forgot that he was only a teacher and rosie douglas had to buy him a car for him to take up the viex case seat. seems he forgot too the reaction he got from other ministers when he was frst appointed acting prime minister only a few mths into his political career. he had no prior experience at that. now look where he is. can u say ‘started fr the bottom?’

    how many times has he bashed members of the opposition saying that none is good enuf to run the country. now mr linton is on and all of a sudden its an insult? before u thot u had no competetor, finally…here’s one. but i guess if i were u id try to kill it before it grows too, knowing its one that cld destroy me. see u at the next election mr skerrit.

  54. Anonymous
    August 31, 2013

    R.I.P labour Party

  55. workers
    August 31, 2013

    SKERRIT let me to say to you what you said to the nation some time ago, is none of your dam business who the UWP choose for leader, go and fix your camp and stay away from our camp, you never see it coming well it is in your face now and Lennox will be your prime minister the country is tied of you and your Gov’t, don’t think you can put any trouble in our camp not you, we waiting for you CHANGE IS A MUST NOT AN OPTION, workerssssssssssssssssssss stay strong our lord has deliver us from all evil.

  56. LABOR
    August 31, 2013

    two blind mice. lennox and skerrit. dominica, a black nest.

  57. Marylox
    August 31, 2013

    So then Mr PM, what made you better than Linton when you became leader of the country by default?

    On comparison, the opposition has much better and more competent people than the bunch that you manipulate and terrify in your team! I am a senior public officer and I know that!

    Your background is in English and you are yet to engage in a national discuss with the opposition to show your intelligence.

    Mark you SIr, I am a labourite and I have decided that I will NOT be voting in the up coming election!

  58. lin
    August 31, 2013

    so all you honestly believe lennox or the u.w.p will win election?even lennox and the u.w.p members and representatives know that they cannot win another election in d.a again.where they getting the 11 seats?

    • Jah Fond Cole
      September 3, 2013

      is that i want to kno.. hehheheehe. look bowdel

  59. Jude Nicholas
    August 31, 2013

    DNO why all this desperate ranting by the UWP supporters. Dey Fraid.

    Just to inform Roseau Valley UWP cannot SHALL NOT win the following seats.

    Grand Bay, Petite Savanne, Roseau South, Soufrierre,Roseau Valley, Mahaut, Colihaut, Portsmouth, Cottage, Paixbouche, Vielle Case Carib Territory. That is twelve sure and secured seats of the DLP long before elections are called.

    • %
      August 31, 2013

      SO IT’S NO LONGER 18-3 ????????
      KEEP ON DREAMING! But subtract 2 from the 12, it leaves you with 10.
      OUT YOU GO!!!!!!!
      Can you now understand why Skerrit is so deranged and desperate? He is just a little smarter than you, not much,but he and his handlers know that his invitation of Linton into the ring, was an act of stupidity mixed with arrogance.
      HE WILL TAKE WHAT HE GETS!

    • Anonymous
      August 31, 2013

      Roseau North, Castle Bruce

    • Black Nobility
      August 31, 2013

      Sounds like a typical DLP handout taker. R U still working for $1.00 an hour or do you even have a job. Maybe your kids if u have any can join you outside the PM office for a hand out.

      • Reader
        September 1, 2013

        Same old tired comment … Elevate the conversation, add some substance and values.

    • Anonymous
      August 31, 2013

      A A – I thought all 21 seats were sure – u failing me wii pal- what happen to the other 9 – U mean the opposition moving from 3 to 9? woy woy woy sumting happening

    • Everybody Peeping
      August 31, 2013

      hahahahahaha Roseau Valley? Territory? Coulihaut? Sure seats for the DLP? what you smoking?? wooooye

      • Jah Fond Cole
        September 3, 2013

        You really think in ur right mind (if i may say so) that UWP will win these constituencies? stop joinin everyone and peep and open your eyes…

    • Anonymous
      August 31, 2013

      Take out pitite savanne,Roseau south,soufriere,Roseau valley and you done know colihaut just not in your business and my brother posse look like they going independent you know the old saying don’t count your chicken…..,…,
      There is a wind of change blowing it’s infectious, right now workers is the party of the future!
      Get use to that.

    • Ragboy
      August 31, 2013

      Thought it was 21 seats next time around. What happened!

    • wowwwww
      August 31, 2013

      you forget sen joe?????????????????????

    • young Dominican
      August 31, 2013

      my friend what about you giving our PM that good news and information so he can go to his bed and have a good night sleep without having MR LENNOX LINTON and the good people thats on the U.W.P on his mind.my next problem is it was so nice and sweet when the people of Dominica let MR.SKERRIT be the PM for Dominica and now the people wants MR.LINTON his so mad what a thing but the big thing is can he stop the rain that’s coming no he don’t have the power, as my PM love to say GOD is GOOD so is LITON time ALL THE TIME GOD IS GOOD one love Dominicans. its HOT HOT HOT

    • Free Thinker
      August 31, 2013

      Never count your chickens before they are hatched.

    • Clean Ears
      August 31, 2013

      Are you admitting that DLP losing seats? Very Interesting.. You chose 12.. So you have already given up 9 at this stage..

      You are seeing the CHANGE, BIG TIME!!!

    • A Proud DA person
      August 31, 2013

      Gasson is sort you talking? How can you leave out Sen. Joe? Kleve for Sure! Proud Sen. Joenian for sure NO No Cou Cou. No No No Blue in Sen. JOE
      The man is qualified and well educated. We will stand with you 110 percent, remember the story of David & Goliath when it was said that David was just a boy/ that boy will woop you

    • Hmmmmmmmmmmm
      August 31, 2013

      Jude Nicholas sir!!!! I wish that your party leader and his cohorts would take the words SHALL NOT as seriously when used within the constitution as you are while using them in this context. It appears, if you are serious in your statement, that you and whosoever you support, have predetermined who will or will not win in these constituencies. It would be interesting to know how it is that you can speak with such authority to this question. I do hope sir that you and your colleagues will do everything possible to facilitate a free and fair electoral process in all constituencies and will not be guided by your absolute desire to ‘win all seats’. I do hope that you will recognise, along with them, that the issuance of VOTER ID CARDS rather than NATIONAL ID CARDS would only add to your governments credibility as it relates to the fairness of the election process and that the issuance of NATIONAL ID CARDS is actually counter productive in this regard. Please explain your ability to make such a profound statement in a bit more detail for our benefit sir!!

    • masterpiece
      September 1, 2013

      Nonsense

    • lord help us
      September 1, 2013

      @ Jude Nicholas, You must be living in space or somewhere outside of earth. You gave Skerrit 12 seats and left 9 floating in the air. FYI based on the pain and hardship we have all (including you and you family) endured, and what is happening on the ground I would be shocked if Carib Territory and Roseau Valley stays with Skerrit. I think constituencies like Colihault, Roseau South, Mahault and Soufrierre are all there for the taking. With this new wind of change that is blowing all over in Dominica and the new, young, and candidates of high character that are making themselves available to the UWP, nothing would surprise me.

      • U doe ready yet
        September 1, 2013

        you really doe know bout politics, u even involving mahaut, soufriere and roseau south in you ignorant talk. trust me u doe ready yet.

    • ????????????
      September 1, 2013

      There are 4 seats there I have question marks by. Go do your work! YOUR SKERRIT LABOUR IS IN SERIOUS TROUBLE!

    • Jah Fond Cole
      September 3, 2013

      Not forgetting Roseau North, St. Joseph. Roseau Central(for sure), Castle Bruce

  60. liliy
    August 31, 2013

    I would believe that telling Dominicans to” GO TO HELL” is a bigger insult than having Linton as leader of the UWP

  61. Tumble back kick
    August 31, 2013

    So if Lennox was the proverbial man in the wilderness crying out while everyone else was spent why should he be side stepped as the new leader for workers? Wasn’t he accomplishing more than Spags?
    HOWEVER,What about the many youths with degrees, what message is that sending to them?
    Is it still possible to somehow not complete high school and then convince so many unemployed graduates who may have done more than Lennox in that respect to turn around and vote for him? Is that leading by example?
    How is the politics of Workers different from that of Labour?
    Isn’t the concensus that he is not a people’s person make him a poor choice as a leader; people still want their leader to eat a fig and balau in their pot.
    Can someone give a run down what other background makes him worthy to lead the country. Shouldn’t the party by now have shed light on that issue?
    Can’t he hold any other position which will be just as helpful for the party?
    When the election of leader is final then those bombshells will be released.
    Remember, not all that glitters is gold, and many loudmouths can lead others to make unwise decisions, Pais guard!

    • %
      August 31, 2013

      @ tumble back kick He (Lennox)has the key ingredients of a leader. Use the computer that you are on there and do some research on the qualities of a good leader.If Skerrit can fool you, then my friend you are really and truly DUMB. He (Lennox) is honest, has integrity,can motivate, he is a team player,can communicate, understands changing trends and acts accordingly, can foresee what is to happen to certain sectors and acts accordingly, he loves his people and his country and wants to elevate their standard of living,he is respectful to his people, etc, etc, etc, etc,.The list is endless.
      SKERRIT’S QUALITIES AS A LEADER:
      1. Shakes your hand
      2. Smiles to you
      3. When election is around the corner give you handouts
      4. Make sure it’s not his business if you are unemployed,if you paro,if you are a beggar,etc
      5.KEEPS YOU IN ABJECT POVERTY
      BASED ON THE ABOVE, I PREFER LINTON AS MY LEADER 1000 000 000 000 000 000 000 000 000 000 000%.

    • fair play
      August 31, 2013

      Lennox is articulate,honest,has integrity and will think before he speaks.

    • spring chicken
      August 31, 2013

      the current prime minister wont eat in our local restaurants far more to eat balau in ur pot so whats u point

    • Clean Ears
      August 31, 2013

      SPAGS, made it very clear that he is not interested in Party Leadership at this time but will work fully with the Leader and his time..

    • lord help us
      August 31, 2013

      @Tumble back kick, you have it so wrong. While it may be true that Lenox did not complete high school, by listening to him on any given subject you could tell he is well eloquent and developed and is doing a lot of reading and studying. You made mention of the fact that because he does not have a degree he is sending a wrong message to those many young people who have a degree. However I have a different opinion since we probably have more young people that graduated from high school, but did not make it to university than those that made it and also we might still have more that never attended high school than those who attended high school. The message I see is two fold 1. Life is not over because you fell on the way and did not graduate from high school / university. You could still develop yourself like Lenox, Coby Brian,Shark Oneal and many others did, and rise to the occasion. What a inspiration to those that have fallen! 2. It tells those who were fortunate enough to get a degree that life does not end with a degree. It should motivate them to add to their degree hard work, personal character, trustworthiness, honesty etc. Lenox I bet you will continue to develop himself and he is encouraging young people to go for their degree. As for me, his elevation has motivated me to go all out for my degree but at the end of the day people will not judge you by your degree but by your character.

    • September 1, 2013

      Ronald Ragan wasthe President of the USA and he was just an actor so you see your statement is void and accept the changes that comming think of Dominica and all it’s people and not just yourself.

    • Anonymous
      September 1, 2013

      lets look at it from a different angle,for argument sake,maybe the prime minister who is in office see how had it is for him to run dominica given the economic condition of the entire world today,and dominica which is third world country at this point in time in great need,and so it is very had to just shake a wand and make things majically happen,probably skerrit is seeing things from an experience point,and not trying to bring down linton,you see dominica is a country where the people are not about development,but of political party,because when you look at where dominica is today,compare to our past leaders and there cabinets,i am left to wonder what dominicans really looking for,they made a grave mistake in voting in the freedom party, which was an upperclass party,they voted uwp which was a marigot community party which of course was the area which benefited the most under eddison james,i have never seen dominica make so much progress since skerrit,now all i see now is that,the other partys which when they had the chance to do what skerrit is doing now,they failed the people,it seem like skerrit has opened there eyes now,they figure they can do better now,but it is to late,these people wasted dominica time to develop,take saint lucia for example,they are way ahead than us,all the while we playing party politics times has changed,things are harder now,show me a man that can shake a majic wand in dominica today.

  62. Lovely22
    August 31, 2013

    Right now I myself not for no party. I am for development and progress. At this point in time (although I voted labour in the last election) if the fresh blood in the UWP party means better things for my country then so be it. I am tired of people taking sides and being split apart by politics. I agree there are alot of things that the PM has to answer for and alot of things that just aren’t working but on the other hand there are things that this government has done which is good, however if there is room for improvement I have no problem bringing in another party and seeing what they can do. Its time that we not let politics divide us. The stability and progress of our country as a people should be our priority. I strongly believe that in life and in general change can be a good thing. It doesnt hurt to see what new ideas someone can bring to the table. Whether labour stays or UWP comes in all I want to see is the people of my country moving forward and that there is development. I love my country and its people dearly and it really isn’t pleasing to see the way politics is dividing us.

  63. Desmond
    August 31, 2013

    There are some that are wise and some are otherwise, Linton is full of talk impressionist youknow, but Skerrit has walked the walk been there done that a proven track record of achievement all over the Country and beyond. So let the people speak

    • Papa Dom
      September 3, 2013

      Yes, that is why he got de man from st Vincent to come and tell allu Dominica doh need no int’l airport but then turn around and build his own in st Vincent. Boy dat is respect wi!

  64. concern
    August 31, 2013

    Mr Linton is a man respectable and honest. Skerrit its time to come out behind the curtain and speak the truth if u are a true christian and positive dominican be a man and not a child you are to timid.Mr Linton is our next PM

  65. angel
    August 31, 2013

    Seems to me that Mr Skerrit is a little scared and fully aware that he wouldn’t do very well in a debate with Mr Linton.

  66. Dominica BFF in UK
    August 31, 2013

    To solve skerrit fears he n his delegates at least a few helpers fr d DLP including Tony should have a live debate with Lennox Linton. This will help them know where they stand.

  67. Among us
    August 31, 2013

    Ok. We all know that the PM is very worried about the competition or he would not be so concerned if the competition is incompetent. If the competition is incompetent that should be great news for him. However after hearing his plans for Dominica, they are the same things he promised five years ago. Shame on you sir for promising the people of silver lake that they would have improved housing five years ago and you are repeating the same thing today. Shame!!! I remember how excited the people were when you visited, held children in your arms, had the poor needy mothers crying with joy after walking through their yards, kitchens and bedrooms two weeks before the last election. You witnessed their terrible living conditions, They voted for you and after five years you did nothing.! Now you have seen that your lying promised are glaring you are promising the same thing. You build a state palace for $27M while you neglected the promise to the down trodden. Sir you need to go! Stop lying to the people. Bachkoes and heavy equipment were placed onThe road from petite soufriere to Rosalie a few weeks before the last elections, and you are still repeating today that this road will be build. Why does it take almost five years to complete a road? It’s all be ause you lied!!! No more lies sir. You just need to go. You said that you are tired – go rest yourself in your beautiful mansion with you beautiful wife. You are not welcome in our affairs anymore. STAY OUT!!!!!!!!!!

  68. St,Joe
    August 31, 2013

    I could see that Skerro is shaking and loosing sleep every night.
    Don’t worry Skerro an honest man takes defeat with a straight face.
    St. Joseph is changing its vote too.

  69. Pointe Michell
    August 31, 2013

    As a Labor Party insider I know that some of the big-shots in there wish they had the courage to come out and challenge the DLP leadership, but they are afraid.
    It is clear from Skerro speech that he too is afraid of the momentum that the opposition is gathering and the high quality of candidates who have come forward to represent the opposition.

  70. Elmshall
    August 31, 2013

    Mr. P.M , this is constructive cretinism to you. “Please think before you talk, take your time and slow down, articulation of the English language is not your strength. More often than not it comes out as street talk. When I hear you on the radio it sometimes makes me cringe to know that it is my P.M who talks like that.”
    A word to the wise is enough.

  71. Da Woman
    August 31, 2013

    A drowning man will grab at stray to say himself. So this is the kind of desperation that I have sensed coming from a man who has foreseen that his role as a manipulator of the small minds in Dominica is coming to an end.
    The world has enlighten Mr. P.M and Dominicans are part of this enlightenment, and they want to progress and thus want a better future for their children.
    It is clear that they can’t get it with you, after so many failed exploration by you and your weak administration.
    The DLP has run out of ideas on how to move the Nation forward and it is time to give it up to this young and vibrant candidates who have answered the call on the opposition side.

  72. wesleyman
    August 31, 2013

    Look at the difference in the two ,The PM is commenting on his potential political opponent as garbage/rubbish, HOWEVER it is because of the competency of MR.LINTON that create the awareness and repayment of the garbage bin scandal.

  73. CAST YOUR VOTE
    August 30, 2013

    Let us have our own little election now. If you voting Labor click the red button. If you voting UWP click the green (dno make the button blue nuh :lol: )

    If you click the red button I will respect your wrong opinion :lol: :lol: :lol:

  74. Labour me say
    August 30, 2013

    Labour now, all skerrit has to do to win again, invite Dr. Ralph from SVG help win agin! Labour now and always…

    • September 2, 2013

      It seem that you forget so let me remid you it was at the last election in D’ica Ralph from St.Vincent came to D’ica and told us we dont need an International Airport on his return back to St.Vincent he went to TAIWAN and ask them to give him an International Airport where were you when that happened you were sockered by Ralp/Skerrit and now you are calling for Ralph to come back to D’ica and to tell us goodness is not for us Dominicans.

  75. Anonymous
    August 30, 2013

    We rolling with Workers this time.

  76. grandbay girl
    August 30, 2013

    Politics Politrics in my country!Both parties are
    playing politrics.That is the Game my people.Accept each others opinion.Agree to disagre
    Linton use the media to expose Skerrit.He was and
    able to do that.ucall this Politricks.Now Skerrit
    is concerned so he definding his record..Politrics
    Now it is up to the people to find who has Dominica at heart..we may never know.But if Linton wins when he goes to REPRESENT U me what are his qualifications.How are the othe OECS countries going to look at our leader.We have enough Dominicans with Economics experience rather
    than a man with no experience.What has Linton Manage.What is his personality is dealing with people.I aman independent thinker .I think for myself and my parents who are deceased and toiled the ground,I will vote for the person who will not easily tell me all what they going to do but how they are going to do it This include Skerrit
    I beg all my people of Dominica to think through
    before u vote Listen to all the politicans engage them in conversation and decide.That’s our right

  77. St. John
    August 30, 2013

    Change from what to what.There is only one boss.We could welcome a change but to what.Give me my men but, three days.You have a plan so let us have it.Dominica belongs to Mr.skerrit he earned it through hard work, patience and ditermination.The boss is the boss he decides whether you stay or go.Get use to it.One love

    • September 1, 2013

      What a bunch crap, counoumounou :-D :-D

  78. OO7
    August 30, 2013

    Skerro boy the heat is on, and your head is getting bigger and bigger by the minutes. You must also avoid talking without a script, because you are making Dominicans feel ashame of you, if this is the type of slime,filth and garbage you have to let them hear.
    WE ARE IN 2013. SHAMEFUL INDEED. SHOW US YOUR REPORT CARD. IT’S 13 YEARS SINCE YOUR CABAL IS IN OFFICE.Don’t tackle Linton because you won’t succeed.You must know that by now.

  79. radio codcapi
    August 30, 2013

    It takes more than Lennox Linton to win the election for UWP. I’m happy that UWP is getting new candidates for next election but my question is why did it take so long? I always suspected Lennox had an agenda besides being a journalist now its being revealed, he well fool the prospective party leaders of the UWP.

    • %
      September 1, 2013

      HE HIMSELF declared his political intention in 2011, on his WORLD FAMOUS “”Between You and Me” programme, then aired on a Saturday.
      The agenda was not secret, it’s just that you do not listen.
      Well you must tune in on Sundays between 2pm-6pm, on Q95,the most listened to Radio Station in the World.

  80. Act of contrition
    August 30, 2013

    Skerro my friend boy stop talking like that because you embarrassing yourself and even causing your supporters to think twice about you.
    We all know you are not qualified to manage money. In fact you are the list qualified to deal with finance in your party and yet you are the minister of finance. You have two former finance ministers that are qualified in your cabinet and yet you don’t trust them. The last time I checked you did not hold a degree in finance but yet you are the paid minister for finace. The only official degree you is in political science thanks to Dr. Peters that gave you a scholarship because of Lipson Leblanc. But political science is simply the study of politics i.e. the ability to blindfold people and fool them. Although during your time as PM you showed us that you possess other political degrees that neither Lenox Linton nor any of your predecessors had but unfortunately DNO will not allow me to name them. All I can say is they are not pretty at all.

    • Woy Woy Woy
      September 2, 2013

      Skerrit does not have a political Science Degree…he has a degree in English and he must have done Psychology 101. He does not sound like an English Major and all the nonsense people talk about claiming that he uses psychology on Dominicans is just foolishness.

  81. jeremy sinclair
    August 30, 2013

    It has been well said over decades if a polititian resorts to insulting behaviour like the tirade from Skerrit it tells you one thing, and one thing only, that he is worried, skerrit is concerned that he will loose the freebies, will loose his grip on power, and his only rsponse is to attempt to pour scorn and derision on a well worthy oponent, this time no ammount of red clinic free gifts will save him, as actions speak louder than words, and his horrible comments are now seen for just what they are, vicious and unworthy of a polititian let alone a PM Dominicans aint stupid so Mr Skerrit do not not take them for fools

  82. Beaups
    August 30, 2013

    They fraud O Lord, they fraid him. Lennox doh have horns’ he doh have guns. He just speak the truth and that’s why skerriet fraid. Chande is a must not an option.

  83. LINTON FOR PM
    August 30, 2013

    Skerrit I know about Linton more than you.
    He is the man that COMPELLED your CABAL
    to return more than $ 500 000.00 to our treasury.
    Can you tell Dominicans why your government had to
    do that refund to the treasury Sir?
    In case you do not know Sir Linton will be Dominica’s next PM.
    Now tell me about the economy Mr Skerrit.

  84. blackman NET
    August 30, 2013

    I think, Mr Linton would make a great Leader for the UWP because he is disciplined he has an agenda, and he has goals, we are on the sidelines people after all these years of Skerrit and his Lies, we are still not recognized as a viable country, ANYWHERE….take a look at ALBA has it Helped us in any way(Owing Petro Caribe)…..Take a look at the memorandum of Understanding in China has anybody seen it(skerrit only)……NO…. we need transparency People…..the Economy Grew between last year to Now by Only 0.1 percent….that is not even 1 percent people and i can bet you it was maybe rounded off to a single number. the fact of the Matter is these guys are not generating Jobs, they feel comfortable asking for Handouts, everybody needs help but God only helps those who help themselves…..Dominicans here and abroad, Mr Linton is our Last hope in turning the country around…..DO NOT VOTE LABOR…..for your children’s future is at Risk……Peace

  85. Underminer
    August 30, 2013

    Will someone please tell :twisted: Skeritt :twisted: “it’s none of your damm business” what UWP do :lol: …”go to hell” (three times)……and remember that “no law including the constitution can prevent” :mrgreen: :mrgreen: Lennox……. :-P :-P :-P

  86. My little country
    August 30, 2013

    Lenox should have educated himself , instead he sit down on talk show day after day . We not going back . Too bad who vex but u al gonna get couple more years with the DLP

    • Grand ma
      September 2, 2013

      Please qualify ur DLP neo cons DLP lead by an opportunistic youthDFP-ite along with the maynards Saverin the stowaway President amongst other illegals. who went behind his P.M’s back to chat with the chinese when there was an accord with Tawian.

  87. big
    August 30, 2013

    look daba in that country :lol: :lol: :lol:

  88. Yang
    August 30, 2013

    The pressure is on and ths man days are numbered. Night is quickly approaching Mr. Semblance of a leader.

    What a shame…….

  89. vibrantlady da
    August 30, 2013

    well dominicans u all really hat skerrit but no nonsene talk put skerrit and lennox together to go out there as leaders to talk for dominica and u all wee theill see who is the best leader but of course in my point of view skerrit is the best one and he there to stay no body going to move him all u can talk from january to december no eveil going to touch prayers thats all the elderlys giving all for skerro skerro is the leader until we voting labour all the time we there to stay untill god ready

  90. August 30, 2013

    pm say “insult to everybody” well well well…..the road to change!

    secret voters, silent voters…….its your time now. the change begin with you all! 100, 000 voters ID cards/sigh, national ID Cards

  91. I DIE NU
    August 30, 2013

    But what is the big thing about Lennox being leader of the UWP?That shows the don’t care attitude of the party with regards to the Education and qualification of the youths.Why should one bother to enhance the youths when a drop out,not a school leaving cerificate can be qualified to be the PM of Dominica.All he/she has to do,go on the radio and express himself.Lennox is welcome to the political arena and one hopes he is ready to take the bloose he has been spewing because no matter the amount of change UWP makes that party will hear about a Government in power and it will not be the UWP.So all who are looking for a PM after election is called..WHO ELSE THAN SKERRIT.So what’s the big deal about Lennox?Edison has given a JOB let’s hope he thanks him for that gesture.All Lennox does is demoralise and has no interest to mobilise.

    • I DIE NU
      August 31, 2013

      DNO,I wonder why my comments take that long to be moderated?

      ADMIN: Probably you think the people at DNO have no life but to stay in front of a computer 24/7 moderating comments?

    • Frenz
      September 1, 2013

      Enhance the youth – that is coming from Labor Party? Got to be kidding.

  92. ___________________
    August 30, 2013

    You were beating your meg chest telling him to come into the ring? Now he is there to jab you in the face, and you are crying already.
    WELL YOU HAVE A LOT OF CRYING TO DO

  93. August 30, 2013

    I have been listening to Lennox on he’s radio show he hasnt address the Dominican people how he would be able transpire the country,I hope he will start address the Dominican people how he would move the country forward,not only criticism folks.

  94. August 30, 2013

    Mr.Skerit the voters will decide next election and they will prove to you if Lennox is an insult to them.

  95. FLU
    August 30, 2013

    Mr Skerrit I find that you are like christophene-YOU TOO AFWAYAN Leave Workers choose their leader and mind your labour business. Linton as leader has nothing to do with you or is he a thorn in your flesh?

  96. lord help us
    August 30, 2013

    To hear you as PM suggest that Lenox is unqualified and should not seek to serve his country is nothing more than you slapping a good 75% of your DLP base and quite a few of us.
    FYI sir, I know quite a few business owners in Dominica that did not even complete elementary school, yet their businesses are very successful while many with degree just cannot manage at all. In fact since you have to pass through Possie to go to your mansion in Viellecase and sometimes to visit some villas in the possie area, ask your good friend from Possie who I believe owns a hardware store and some villas about his qualification for such progress. I remember him showing the media his receipts for those villas but he did not show his qualification. Skerrit boy!!!

  97. Anonymous
    August 30, 2013

    VIVA Skerrit! Nobody not touching him>

  98. Lougaoo Mem
    August 30, 2013

    “Skerrit rubbishes idea Lennox Linton as UWP leader.” Ah so it is eh! Whenever the gentleman speaks, he’s simply demonstrating the arrogance and incompetence that’s an integral part of his style of governance.

    The fact is he has a record, a record of lies and deceit, a record of all sorts of allegations to include corruption, a record of disrespect to the Constitution and the nation. He was given a mandate in the 2009 election and he took the votes for granted and divided the nation.

    Dominica has an opportunity to change things by voting the whole crew out of office in the upcoming election. We know they are prepared to throw the kitchen sink, refrigerator and all they have at Mr. Linton, but it wont work.

    That’s another reason to “VOTE THEM OUT ON ELCTION DAY.”

  99. DC
    August 30, 2013

    Let us get back to reality here! I have said it before and reiterate, Lennox is no threst

    • DC
      August 30, 2013

      Lennox is no threat to the DLP. He is in fact making it easier for the DLP to break the DFP record, bear in mind all record must be broken at some point. UWP you are handing the mandate to DLP by giving Lennox the leadership position. We will mash down the DLP, easily. Workers lacking ethics, wr don’t want that change, our country will fail. DLP for all Dominicans. Ine

      • DC
        August 30, 2013

        I mean we will mash down the UWP easily. One Love!

      • cannot be fooled
        September 1, 2013

        @DC the writing is on the wall and you d labourite is writing it. a written word cannot be taken back.

  100. lord help us
    August 30, 2013

    As a business owner, I will hire anybody that is honest and can do the job 100 times ahead of a person that has a degree, but has proven to all that he is incompetent and highly dishonest. Degree is good but character ALWAYS comes before degree. Lenox will definitely save the country money on legal fees because he will not have to pay certain lawyers to bail him out of prison.

  101. lord help us
    August 30, 2013

    To hear Skerrit say putting Lenox at the helm of UWP is incompetent, a step backward, inappropriate, because according to Lenox is unqualified just makes me laugh.
    The world has had several opportunities to hear both Mr. Lenox and Mr. Skerrit talk / speak and every honest judge will tell you that the unqualified Lenox will put the highly qualified Skerrit to shame in English and grammar.

    Mr. Skerrit, it’s been a while the leader of the UWP is trying to engage you in a debate and you have refused to get involved. I guess since both Mr. James and Mr. Green were both qualified you avoided them. Here is your moment to put Lenox and the UWP to shame. I challenge you to engage mr. Linton in a debate on any subject you choose and let us see who is really more qualified. Don’t go and hide behind Crazy T radio that has no respect for his mother or children when he on air, to send mapwee. Please Skerrit!

  102. one love
    August 30, 2013

    For those of us that is living overseas lets make it a point of duty to go home and vote our vote is important our country needs us change is a must lets go home and vote for the United Workers Party.

  103. Anony
    August 30, 2013

    Just who does he think he is to make this stupid statement? And why does he care about who UWP puts as leader. Gimme a break here! The man is rude. He should he happy that UWP got someone inappropriate so he could continue with business as usual. very rude!

  104. D A
    August 30, 2013

    Give Lennox a break, It is time D A take journalist to the next level, Lennox can investigate the corruptions of those countries and expose them to the world, starting with China.

  105. lord help us
    August 30, 2013

    All I can say is, I have never known a thief that is in love with a police especially when the thief has been caught by the police. Drug dealers most times try to kill police so they could continue to do their illegal stuff.
    DNO, I did not call anyone thief or drug dealer. I simply used a well known analogy to point out the fact that Mr. Skerrit has to try to bring down Mr. Linton who might unseat him. So please do not delete me.

    • >>>>>>>>>>>
      August 30, 2013

      @ lord help us. This is the nicest one. HE IS DISTURBED. POOR FELLOW!

  106. wow
    August 30, 2013

    According to jahcure song unconditional love!! Skerrit never see it comingggg but the next thing he know Lenox for prime minister lmao :lol:

    • WE VOTING UWP
      August 30, 2013

      Lennox for PM- Prime Minister not (PM) Puppet Master or Problem Master. For sure-we voting UWP

      Change is a must and not an option.

      Workerrrrrrrssss!!!!!!!
      !

  107. ROSEAU VALLEY
    August 30, 2013

    Thank you Mr. PM (Problem Master. Let us respectfully agree to disagree. Yes “backward and inappropriate” for the DLP as this signals the rapid demise of the DLP and plenty trouble for you personally, economically and politically. Beyond a doubt, this is very progressive and appropriate for the UWP, Dominica and Dominicans.

    Sir, it is you who was “pitch forked” to the helm of the DLP after the death of two patriotic and noble gentlemen, who according to Tony were stabbed in their backs by individuals who were hungry for power and brokes like hell at the time but who are filthy rich today. It is you who undermined your leaders and other potential leaders of the party to become the leader of the DLP. The UWP is going through a constitutional democratic process.

    Before you there were mere wild unproven allegations of corruption in government in Dominica. Now, all we have is repeated twisting of the arms of our laws-including our constitution to promote corruption. In fact, before, you became PM, the word “rubbish” was a simple noun but under your stewardship “rubbish” has become an active verb and even “utter rubbish” has become a single word.

    We dare you to call elections now and you will learn who is an insult to the nation and the patriotic, competent, qualified and hard working, well enabling people of Dominica. In light of your corrupt regime and failed economic policies, it is a sad commentary on the state of the DLP today having won/stolen the last elections so overwhelmingly.

    Many of us –including the author- supported you as a young person when you became PM at such a tender age. But within quick time, we began to see the monster in you fuelled by the power hungry lawyers around you who are convinced that they are serving your cause and doing justice to you legally while slowly but surely destroying you personally and politically. We do not question whether Linton has what it takes to move the country forward. We know that he has in the same way you, Tony, Lawrence and others know that he can and he will.

    Please Sir, be convinced that Roosevelt Skerrit may have been the solution to the DLP when Rossie and Pierro passed. He was indeed seen as the saviour in the 2005 and 2009 elections but that is no longer the case. Dominicans are now convinced that Roosevelt Skerrit is not the solution to Dominica’s problems today. In fact Roosevelt Skerrit is the problem and the solid team of the UWP and Lennox with all his human failings and imperfections is the solution to you- the PM ( the Problem Master). In any event, this is a chance that we are willing to take to advance this country forward and to hold all those responsible for our demise to account.

    The only positive thing that you have stated in this interview is that you shall not anticipate anything as you ought not to but wait for the formal crowning of the new prince of opposition politics in Dominica come 1st September 2013 and begin losing sleep over it.

    Respectfully yours
    Roseau Valley

    • WE VOTING UWP
      August 30, 2013

      Here you go again ROSEAU VALLEY. We are with you. We support your powerful comments. Skerrit is in fear but we fear no more.

      We are sure with the Saw and together we shall make it happen for sure. Because change is a must and not an option.

      Workerrrrssss!!!!Workerrrrssss!!!!!Workerrrrssss!!

    • Car
      August 30, 2013

      bravo! Also interesting to note the transition of ‘rubbish’ from noun to verb!

    • August 30, 2013

      Hello Mr.Roseau Valley,

      Campaign for a Labor Party Victory in the coming elections since they have been hard at work in a world of severe economic and political crisis. Without a doubt, Dominica is doing well economically compared with many Caribbean countries and other countries,globally.

      This is not the time for change of government and this is not the time for dirty politics. Let’s unite and work together to move Dominica forward and lets support the Labor Party and make sure they work hard enough to meet our economic needs.

      UWP certainly would like to be elected to serve and do well for our country, Dominica, but there is no need to dump the Labor Party since the Labor Party is doing a hell of a great job in an economically troubled depressed world. After all, we are out there observing and I will tell DA is looking good! Life is rough out there, but….

      Respectfully,
      Vincent Rolle, Houston, Texas

      • Channel 1
        September 1, 2013

        @Vincent Rolle – If Dominica is sooooo good and the Labour Party is soooooo great, what are you doing in Texas?

        Come home and enjoy the greatness of Roosevelt Skerrit nuh.

    • Ohhh Dominica!
      August 30, 2013

      Sorry DNO allows only one thumb up! But I would give u a million. Nicely put together. If Lennox is not an issue why is Skerrit even mentioning him. A prime minister has a lot on his hands and should have no time for non issues.

      Change is a must, not an option.

    • Not Voting UWP Again
      August 31, 2013

      I voted for the UWP from its inception and now wonder why I should continue. I have discussed with my friends and fellow UWP members on this issue.

      There has to be and there are more qualified people in the Party to be leader. I am convince now more than ever before that our party is an Edison James thing.

      What I find very disturbing in your blog Roseau Valley, is “Beyond a doubt, this is very progressive and appropriate for the UWP, Dominica and Dominicans.” Are you kidding me?

      This is 2013, where every school child is striving to go to college/university, and for you to call Lennox’s elevation to leader of UWP as progressive and appropriate for Dominica and Dominicans, is extremely unfortunate. If an alleged 4th forth suspended student is leader of my party, then, I need to get out.

      What is inappropriate is, if Lennox Linton was suspended from DGS as it is alleged, did not continue any formal schooling as it is alleged, has no academic qualification as it is alleged, except for a Birth Certificate and a Marriage Certificate which are not academic qualification and you Roseau Valley says is “very progressive and appropriate for the UWP, Dominica and Dominicans.” is extremely shameful and incomprehensible.

      What message is that sending to the youth of this country? What exactly are you saying to the youth, use Lennox Linton as your role model? You don’t have to achieve any academic qualification and came make it?

      If trying to win an election is all that matters to us UWP at the expense of the ridicule the international community will unleash on Dominica, then go ahead Roseau Valley.

      What a great patriot you’re? I love Dominica. I voted for UWP before, but that is stretching a joke much too far. There has to be a role for Mr Linton, but to tell the international community that someone whom it is alleged did not finish high school, does not have a 5th. forth education is the best qualified person to be Prime Minister of Dominica, is beyond me.

      On this basis, I cannot and will not vote UWP again. Let’s be serious as a people. Dominica is ours and must preserve and protect its name.

      Now go ahead and crucify me for speaking the truth.

      • ????????????
        September 1, 2013

        @ Lazy Not voting UWP Again You are nothing more than a Skerrit sycophant. So shut the hell up, and go find your way to the Red Clinic to beg.
        LENNOX IS THE NIGHTMARE IN SKERRIT’S FLESH, causing him to be so mentally deranged. GO HELP HIM.

      • Top cop
        September 1, 2013

        Go to HELL Go to HELL we don’t need your votes Lennox for Prime Minister

    • Grand ma
      August 31, 2013

      “Chaudie ca dire canawee bowdie noir.”
      I am no fan of LL nor di Valli guy but for once i 2nd di motion valli man.
      One correction valli man or Valena or should i say Valeno as U are male. (cannot be sure these days-man marrying man and woman alike.) Joke valli.
      Now for the life of me I do not comprehend Da’s politicsIt’s going the wrong way.Medard become P>M of DA That is a first.
      In 1996 when the Solid Team (now liquid even gaseous) was in power.Groovy bat made his way into the Radioland. I personally made it my duty to call this………….. to give him the proper pronounciation of 80 % of his faux pas(s) he made daily.He remembers.That was and continue to RUBBISH radioland.He won’t allow his guests to speak or answer a question he ask. What a Dominacan.There are more the court reporter Curtis and so many Triangles in Round holesSo let’s just put it all together.
      DA is lie the phrase.I agree 110% with the above mentioned comment the 1st and 2nd more so.
      Valley honestly.I know LL personally I worked at DCP now Colgate Palmolive.Am long gone from DA’s Rubbish> I f only I could find 20 men like me with military backgrounds no like bogus groovyI would take over the country lock all these UWP ites Neo cons -DLP ites the lawyers who are really frogs by nature jumping t o better ( relatively speaking)stones.Lock em up together let them kill each other at Stock farm.
      Then and only then would DA advance.
      The number one writer got posted let me see what DNO does with my post.
      Have a geat day.

    • corruption dimples
      August 31, 2013

      Lennox is intelligent and simply exceptional. He has built himself such a wealth of knowledge and is of such noble character that he can be an excellent president of the USA.—- As compared to wanted man who is on the bobol list, who is on the womaniser list, who is on the propaganda list, who is on the judge judy list as guilty, guilty, guilty, guilty, guilty, guilty to the 100th power.

    • fuente
      September 1, 2013

      Well said. It wwas reginald austrie that was ssuppose to be leader, but was undermined by skerro

    • CRYING
      September 1, 2013

      Well said in all its glory. We certain need a change in Dominica. My uncle P.Charles may God rest his soul is turning in his grace..He was miss treated by his own political party. But justice shall prevail, God is no respecter of persons, neither does he sleep. Dominicans its time to rise up.

  108. Trolol
    August 30, 2013

    beh, beh, beh, beh, beh, I still voting Labour doh! :mrgreen: 8) :twisted:

    • WE VOTING UWP
      August 30, 2013

      Unfortunately, you might be very lonely this time around with Mammy, Sogo, Tony, Marlyn,Bonnie and Clyde.

      Nevertheless, as peace-loving, responsible and democratic loving people, who support the UWP, we respect and will defend your constitutional rights to express that view and to vote as you like in a clean and fair elections.

      In the meantime, however, we are moving on with the SAW in HAND and kicking the SHOE aside.

      When you wake up from your comma of corruption, over-dosed with red cool aid, we shall be way ahead advancing Dominica’s development beyond the next level. Change is a must and not an option for us.

    • Car
      August 30, 2013

      You, oh yes you are! We expect nothing less from you. Gwan!

    • ttaall
      August 30, 2013

      beh, beh, beh, beh, beh,someone will stay poor doh, and its certainly not me.

    • Intel.
      August 30, 2013

      Amen!!! BEhh :) :)

    • contact
      August 30, 2013

      what experience did RS have? did he manage any business?i remember when he came on board he could not even buy a car.today he is a millionaire.where did he get all that money?

    • PhD lie politics
      August 30, 2013

      Before the week end is over, remove your red shoes; smell it and you will see how much it stinks. It potrays skerrit’s politics.

    • OK
      August 31, 2013

      can’t argue with a fool

  109. August 30, 2013

    Mr.Skerrit,Lennox is your biggest headache.Who bit you, you crying.Well you have a lot of crying to do.You start real early.

    • Anonymous
      August 30, 2013

      But who gave you the idea that Skerrit is afraid of Linton? Are you a fool or what? Get the hell out of here with that story. Headache? Grow up!

      • ????????????
        September 1, 2013

        Skerrit be not afraid brother. You extended the invitation, Lennox accepted it.

  110. No horns
    August 30, 2013

    Dominicans must remember.

    Who it was in the DLP Govt, while Pierre Charles was PM, secretly travelled to Barbados, unknowing to Pierro, to meet with officials of the People’s Republic of China, although Dominica had diplomatic relations with Taiwan at the time? What behavior was that? In any country that is a serious offence, given the diplomatic situation between PRC and Taiwan.

    Skerro scared to the bone. It was Linton who did exceptional investigative journalism to disclose all those secret deals and corruption. Remember the Rubbish Bin Bobol? How comes somebody quickly run to pay some money back to the treasury? Why?

    Remember the brutal firebombing crime against innocent citizens? Who have been defending, protecting who?

    What about the 42 charges filed against a certain Lawyer? No reading of charges? No case, then?

    Who authorized the PM to dish out $8,000,000.00 of people’s money, without getting their permission, so to do, to LIAT?

    Who is responsible for the almost total collapse of the productive sectors, including agriculture? More poverty. More crimes. more unemployment.

    What about the millions owed to Venezuela and the constant request for payment? where has that money gone? Garson, too much to talk about. Change is a must, not an option.

    The people of Dominica are now better informed about those deals, criminal acts, and who are the alledged culprits. in many cases, they could onlt turn and twist the facts, but cannot refute the facts. facts are Facts. Truth is truth. The truth is like a thorn in their sides. they have been seriously exposed in their manipulations, deceit and lack of info. No MOU. Influences political and/or otherwise in all institutions that once served us well. Cases of criminal acts are being stalled. investigations in others on Go slow.

    How long? Not Long. The truth from Lennox and other patriots, over the years, about those Bad governance and corrupt practices, will set us FREE from oppression and dictatorship.

    • WE VOTING UWP
      August 30, 2013

      Fear no more. We have no horns. We do remember who secretly traveled to Barbados and we know who is now scared to the bone.

      But we know that we are sure with the SAW in HAND and we voting UWP this time.

      WORKERRSSS!!!!!!!!

    • Doc. Love
      August 31, 2013

      Doc Loves when Dominicans can lock the horns of truth like Mr. No Horns just did. Change is like a callaloo soup and a mastief bread, it MUST be eaten to feel Dominican, so too is the United Workers Party under the leadership of Mr. Lennox Linton the next Prime Minister of lovely Dominica. :-D

    • John Paul
      August 31, 2013

      I agree with all You have said but let us look at Mr. Skeritt when and how he became the Leader of the DLP.What was His qualifications and I know some who felt it was an insult at the time including Tony Astaphan Who expressed it in words.
      How quickly we forget .

  111. Shameless
    August 30, 2013

    But who died and tell Mister Skerro that Dominica belongs to him nut? Mister just believe that Dominica belongs to him and IF not him then no one else :twisted:

    Anyway all I know is that his boiling because Lennox is no push over and will not yield to such petty remarks. Skerrit must be careful because soon his fate will be in the hands of Lennox after all the bobol investigation are completed and arrests are made.

    Play yourself now Skerro but be reminded that…”Change Must Come” and that will be soon.

    Assertive, NOT Agressive!

    • vibrantlady da
      August 30, 2013

      this time all u will die wiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii omg haters haters if all lose

  112. >>>>>>>>>>>
    August 30, 2013

    If after 13 long years is that level of garbage we are getting from you as Prime Minister, YOU REALLY NEED TO BOW OUT OF POLITICS and stop shaming genuine Labourites. IT’S NOW I UNDERSTAND WHY EVEN LABOURITES ARE TIRED OF YOU AS PM.

    • Hmmmmmmmmmmm
      August 30, 2013

      To >>>>>>>>>>>!! Who did he learn from??? ‘COMRADE CHAVEZ’!!! And who was Chavez replaced with??? Another who learnt from him and continually tries to follow in his footsteps in public but instead makes a fool of himself time after time!! There are many who support Skeritt because they feel that there is infrastructure going up around them and so they will continue to be fooled by programs being implimented by Mr. Blackmore now in an absolute rush to impress, and will continue to ignore the dangers of the influx of foreign cultures and influences. Now we have Chinese polluting our rivers in order to catch fish and Chinese symbols being erected in key locations around town. Chinese businesses taking over and pushing out local ones, with cheaper goods which are sometimes found to be unsafe. We have local craft being overrun by inferior Chinese representations and even have adverts on radio which are 100% in the Chinese language! In other countries, those who wish to become citizens are being asked to prove that they can communicate in local language but in Da, they are advertising in their language in total disregard for the local population who do not understand! I think that it is insulting to be frank!! On top of this we have construction and road works taking place with money borrowed from them to be paid to them with interest but paid to them before the interest, as salaries for them to send home to China for the benefit of the Chinese economy! My goodness….I have one word for all of this……UTTER RUBBISH!!!!!!!1

    • well yes!
      August 31, 2013

      Laborites tired of skerrit? :-S! COnfused!
      Put me in the light

  113. ()
    August 30, 2013

    He speaks so much nonsense when his political handler has not prepared his speech for him, he is now admitting that UWP has COMPETENT, QUALIFIED AND HARDWORKING MEN/WOMEN. OMG!
    Skerrit we knew that already!
    We also know that Linton has you going off your senses. POOR PITY!
    And we also know why!

    • Anonymous
      August 30, 2013

      Tell lennox linton show us his qualifications please>

    • well yes!
      August 31, 2013

      papa. am i missing something? I not in DA. enlighten me please

  114. i am D/A R U
    August 30, 2013

    mr. prime minister the other day you said tell u where lennox going up so u can go up there to for lennox to loose his deposit, now u hear lennox for leader u starting to cry… change is a must not an option.

  115. Channel 1
    August 30, 2013

    Oh certainly Mr Skerrit. Linton’s elevation to the position of leader of the UWP is a very inappropriate development for you in particular.

    And you know exactly why it is an inappropriate development for you……. :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

    Workersssss!! Change is a MUST not an option!!!

    • WE VOTING UWP
      August 30, 2013

      For sure -Linton’s elevation to the position of leader of the UWP is a very inappropriate development for the PM (the PROBLEM MASTER) and the PUPPET MASTER) in particular.

      But have no fear. We are sure with the Saw and we voting UWP as change is a must and not an options.

      Workerrsss!!!!!!!!!

  116. Affection8
    August 30, 2013

    how many of our serving politicians are qualified to hold the office they are in? i really want to know. As far as i am concerned to run for office one does not need any qualification. since you are able to pass out handouts to get the votes that is all u need. Dominicans don’t care whether one is qualified or not. we don’t vote qualification, we vote for good looks and handouts. So guess who will or will not get elected. On a more serious note some persons may not be qualified (on paper) to run for office but they may be quite intelligent, much more than those who may think they are qualified on paper. We just need honest men who have the best interest of Dominica.

  117. truth
    August 30, 2013

    oh skerrit said its an insult to other competent qualified and hard working and other enable members of u w p but i thought skerrit use to say u w p have none of these so now they havehmmmmm .well dont try to put problem in our camp please skerro

  118. me
    August 30, 2013

    I smell fear!!!!

    • Anony
      August 30, 2013

      ME TOO!

  119. Everybody Peeping
    August 30, 2013

    I really doh know why they does even interview SKerrit and them to give their opinion on UWP membership. Do you guys honestly expect Skerrit to say anything good about anybody joining the UWP side?

    When is Edison…oh Edison this and that….

    Ron Green…oh Ron is a waste of time..

    Now Lennox…lennox this and that…

    UWP could bring in Barrack Obama…skerrit will be on the attack.

    Them fellas need to tell the Media they do not wish to comment on the internal affairs of the UWP simple.

    Do you see the UWP members or supporters studying them man executive?

    I doh even know who the DLP President..Vice President…I doh even know who is their Deputy leader. That is them man business. I bet a set of allu doh even know, including labourites.

    So Mr. SKerrit and the rest, do allu work…to TRY to convince the people once more because I can tell you….you in for a very rough ride….rough ride….blows will come from all angle…from outside too. Stay tuned my brother. Your days look numbered from my stand point.

    Stay tuned folks.

    • IPO
      August 30, 2013

      Labourite are not going to vote for UWP

      • WE VOTING UWP
        September 1, 2013

        And that is not what UWPWants. We want all Dominicans..Labour, Freedom, green, red, blue straight and gay to Vote for progress and development.

        Be saw with the saw. Change is a must.not an option.

    • Hmmmmmmmmmmm
      August 30, 2013

      To EVERY BODY PEEPING……….. Maybe we should make it our business to find out about their executive my friend!!! It is important!!! Because you might be surprised to find that really the power behind their executive is slowly but surely changing face!!! Through money and influence, it may be becoming more and more of a Chinese executive……..hmmmmmmmm

  120. Good-to-go
    August 30, 2013

    I only hope UWP doh waste time and energy to answer mister!!

    • true dominican.
      August 31, 2013

      Shut up.

    • true dominican.
      August 31, 2013

      Good-to-go, shut up.

  121. Doc. Love
    August 30, 2013

    There is a saying in Dominica, talk is cheap. Why doesn’t Skerrit put his money where his mouth is. Joseph Isaac challenged Skerrit to a debate, he has been running scared. Skerrit thinks he is popular, why not call Mr. Linton to a debate. Skerrit must stop hiding under the skirts of Kairi, DBS, GIS and the comfort of his home and come on the Hot Seat. We cannot forget he promised Matt an interview over five years ago, Matt is still waiting. I am sure Mr. Linton is prepared to be on the Hegn or the Animal show. Skerrit can jump as high as he wants even over the moon, he will not escape meeting Mr. Linton in a debate before the next General Elections.

    • Doc. Love
      August 30, 2013

      As far as you are concerned, Mr. Linton doesn’t not have what it takes to move the country forward. In the history of politics and governance in Dominica, you were the first Prime Minister to repay money to the treasury that was already spent due to an alleged transaction gone bad. Mr. Linton was the one that caused you the embarrassment. You think we have forgotten the BIN BOREBALL.

    • me
      August 31, 2013

      no No NO!!!! Mr. Linton will not go on the animal show. There is power in a name. :-D

    • Victor (palo) Joseph
      August 31, 2013

      This is one thing you shall never see under God sun ,I am even replying for Prime Minister Skerrit
      if it were you would you stand or seat to a debate with Linton after he has called this man so many names,and try to bring this man to the gutter would you debate with him .we are not in America that the President candidates have debates before any Elections.

  122. true dominican.
    August 30, 2013

    So wait a while people, if Lennox is elected as leader of the opposition, that means he will be contesting to be the leader of the country??????????? hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahah

    what a joke. lmao lmao, Boy some of my fellow Dominicans really not easy eh. gasar u all have joke. lmao.

    • Shameless
      August 30, 2013

      He who laughs last laughs the best and Lennox will definitely be doing that…..but be reminded that “Change Must Come” and it will be soon.

      Assertive, NOT Agressive!

    • Trolol
      August 30, 2013

      Well that hahahahaha long papa :lol:

  123. HIbiscus
    August 30, 2013

    All of them want to eat from the cake u think lenton will not come n do the same all those poliititions lookin for their pocket

  124. vieille case
    August 30, 2013

    who jah bless no man curse…. skerrit was born to be a leader.. furthermore vieille case was there to lead from birth… from E.O LEBLANC days.. nobody cannot beat skerrit.. and thats the point.. whoever UWPwi send they can never beat skerrit.. SKERRIT is here to stay… WE NEVER SCARED.. WE VIEILLE CASE PEOPLE WILL ENSURE THAT SKERRIT AND THE LABOUR PARTY STAY,, WE AINT HAVE TO WORK ANY HARDER THAN USUALL

    • awareness
      August 30, 2013

      you’re right, “nobody cannot”
      translation – anybody can
      english please

  125. nna
    August 30, 2013

    lennox might even loose his deposit.so how in hell he expect to become p.m

    • Car
      August 30, 2013

      Lose, not loose

    • Papa Dom
      August 31, 2013

      Are you for real? Shows just how foolish you are.

    • Marigotian
      August 31, 2013

      Lennox loose his deposit in MARIGOT!!!!!!!!!!!!! :roll: Well, Well you really high sky high in a tree.

  126. %
    August 30, 2013

    I said recently on one of my bloggs that this man will soon have to be tied and taken in for psychological evaluation? HE IS LOSING IT! Mr Skerrit did you talk of Linton being incompetent to run the party? Mr Skerrit with the abject poverty and backwardness that Dominica is in after 13 long of LABOUR PARTY,and 9 long years of your ruling as PM, what does this tell us of your competence? OH WHAT A SHAME!!!!!
    I can imagine how you are feeling, now that Linton has answered you and has entered the political arena. remember you asked him to do so. BE CAREFUL OF WHAT YOU ASK FOR SIR. I MEAN I KNOW WHY YOU ARE FEELING THIS WAY. THOUSANDS OF OTHER DOMINICANS ALSO KNOW WHY. THE LINTON EFFECT HAS YOU BAR SOO DEE. But Linton is a warrior, EVER BETTER THAN “””evander Real Deal Hollyfield””” the heavyweight boxer.Always remember that you in conjunction with Tony,Seme,on Reggie, and the priest lawyer all you cannot stop him so its not your MA PWEE that will stop Linton.Linton has never been to the gutter, and I doubt he will ever be there.
    QUESTION
    1 Since he is incompetent,are you quickly going to debate him and defeat him soundly?
    2.Are you going to make sure he loses his deposit.
    3.Are you going to show us that you are more articulate than him in televised question and answer fora?
    4.What leadership qualities do you have Sir?
    5.Are you more honest than him?
    6.Which of the two is guiltier in adhering to the basic tenets of life like: Thou shall not lie, steal, cheat,etc? These are key qualities of good leadership?
    7.Which of the two has insulted Dominicans the most?
    It’s obvious that Dominicans are becoming fed up with the RUM SHOP AND GUTTER POLITICS of Skerrit,and like Isaac, Linton THE WARRIOR will answer at the appropriate time I suppose.
    But as PM you need not be afraid of QUALITY OPPOSITION Sir, your stewardship over the past years has OBVIOUSLY GIVEN YOU A “”””GRADE F””” in terms of management of Waitikubuli, and thousands of us want Linton to bring us prosperity and hope.
    The fact that you and your ilks cannot talk about 18-3 anymore is a clear sign that the heat is on you Sir.Take it easy because hypertension can kill. LINTON IS THE LEADER SIR! I WON’T ASK YOU IF IT YOU——-BUSINESS IF LINTON IS UWP LEADER.I AM NOT A RUM SHOP. HE IS THE LEADER,AND THOUSANDS OF US LOVE HIM AND LOVE THE IDEA.
    HOW LONG? NOT LONG!
    LINTON FOR PRIME MINISTER! I LOVE HIM!

  127. Top cop
    August 30, 2013

    Ha ha ha. Skerro. U Doh Easy this is Utter Rubbish. I must tell u that your DAYS ARE NUMBERED. U thought that u are untouchable unmoveable and unstoppable U Not GOD Enough is Enough

  128. I DIE NU
    August 30, 2013

    Weh!Weh!Weh!That’s what UWP wants to promote in Dominica in this day and age? A drop out from school with not even a school leaving certificate is qualified to be PM of the country;but to bag groceries at Brisbane for customers,one must have at least one CXC or GCE certificate.Is that what you call progress?

    • WE VOTING UWP
      August 30, 2013

      Do you want a direct answer before you really DIE NU?

      Yes. We are voting UWP and my friend have no fear but this is the end of the DLP

      We are so sure with the SAW that come the next elections change will be a must and not an options

    • Anonymous
      August 30, 2013

      Well said. If I was close I would shake your big toe. It’s only the blind blue bats who are hungry to get into power at all costs who can’t see that!!!!!!!!!!

    • August 30, 2013

      i hope you have cxc or gce becouse you cant put your foot in linton shoes.

    • true dominican.
      August 31, 2013

      I die Nu, I support you 1000% LMAO

  129. The truth
    August 30, 2013

    Well, hell PM is worried about what I guess he is in his pants. Why is he so dam concerned about what Lennox is doing? He has been in office for God knows how many years. What has he done for the young people in Dominica? It’s time for him to leave office; If you have more balls than Lennox we would like you to have a debate with him. You’re are so dam scared to talk to the media, oh I forgot Dominica is no longer a Democratic County. My fellow Dominicans it’s time to wake-up. Skerrit is an embarrassment to the people of Dominicans. The world around us has lost trust and respect for Dominica.

  130. villy
    August 30, 2013

    uhhhhhh???duhhh its your job to oppose. no need to get all cranky peeps. take it easy before allu get hypertention and stroke.

  131. true dominican.
    August 30, 2013

    hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha

    Lennox Linton as Leader of the opposition. wat a joke. hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha.
    I am rolling over on my floor laughing. lmao

    • awareness
      August 30, 2013

      troll

    • Shameless
      August 30, 2013

      Keep on rolling and laughing at Skerrit’s ignorance while you can but be reminded that “Chang Must Come” and that will be soon. :twisted:

      Assertive, NOT Agressive!

      • true dominican.
        August 30, 2013

        Shameless u need to go back to school like Mr.Linton, go and learn to spell properly. F.Y.I, change is spelt change and not chang. You are a Chinese man?

    • Looking In
      August 31, 2013

      Who laughs laughs last…enjoy it now and later….for those who get to laugh today will cry tomorrow.

  132. Pro
    August 30, 2013

    Skerrit we understand you clearly, you are making it very clear to us that Mr. Lennox Linton is the best man for the job. Skerrit is a perfect example of what our grandparents said quite often: Edicasion se par lespwi. SMH

  133. not sure
    August 30, 2013

    I really would like UWP to win the next election to see if we would be so happy when the rest of the world laughing at us and our PM who does not have the basic educational qualification of a 5th form grad.
    All those who think it is ok now will not be able to protect him from the media then.
    We will be returning to the Patrick John era, when all the other Caribbean Islands were laughing at us.Bravo DA Bravo. Keep sticking your head up your…..We like it so.

    • from no where
      August 30, 2013

      DId Abraham Lincoln the once president of the united ttaes have a bachelors degree?

    • Justice and Truth
      August 30, 2013

      This is exactly what I thought of.

    • tanty merle
      August 30, 2013

      You blind deaf slow and mute we are the laughing stock of the whole world

  134. Rain or shine
    August 30, 2013

    By these words, “The prime minister questioned whether Linton has what it takes to move the country forward”, Skerrit is expecting Linton to win the upcoming election. If not he would be asking whether Linton has what it takes to beat him at the next election.

  135. childfoot
    August 30, 2013

    Could someone tell me whether Dominica was willed to Roosevelt Skerit? Is he the master of the universe?

    • Justice and Truth
      August 30, 2013

      He is the PM. He has a right to speak. Are you denying him his God-given privilege? Be fair.

    • Ohhh Dominica!
      August 30, 2013

      It appears that way. This guy is obsess with power and this in itself is a dangerous thing. You see what Assad doing to Syrians simply because they took his obsession for power for a joke many moons ago.

      Dominicans, get rid of Skerrit while it’s still early. Warning people!!!

  136. Justice and Peace!
    August 30, 2013

    :oops: :twisted: :mrgreen: :?: Every time Skerrit opens his mouth,is to prove how incompetent he is with all insults,disrespect and lack of diplomacy.If he wants to know how competent Lennox is,challenge him in a debate!Your days are numbered Skerrit,i’m hoping to be home to vote for the first time,against you!It may well be a ticket from you taking home to vote against you! :oops: :twisted: :mrgreen: :?:

    • Grand ma
      September 1, 2013

      Dominicans living in Da 90% are doms in cans to have allowed JA’s like skerrit Eddison james or rather Conedison to beP>Ms.The Gov’t is a reflection of the people they are 90% JAs
      our people are simpletons.Just Imagine RS as P>M what more will happen?

  137. vexness
    August 30, 2013

    PM doh hav no respect for democracy…I suspect is a poll they takin smartly on dno…so thumbs up for lennox linton :lol:

  138. john bess
    August 30, 2013

    Lennox for sure,no more of skerrit and his fallen government !!!

  139. jah know star.
    August 30, 2013

    Mr pm. Lennox linton has been begging crying tears for u to debate with him on a one and one and up to now you haven’t taken his challenge. You aslso said anytime lennox linton run for politics you will challenge him anywhere he goes up for. Here is the oppurtunity. Talk talk talk that all u do. Put your money where your mouth is mr prime minister because mr linton is a man of action. Workers me say and mr linton got my vote for sure. Change is a must not an option.

  140. youth of today
    August 30, 2013

    Mr Skerrit we had enough, change is a must… Giv mr Linton a chance now that’s the thing I like, 2 young ppl wow!!!!! Honorable Linton u surely hav my Vote next election.. Skerrit not focusing on the youths ebeh next elelection skerro dog bite u.. My Family large n they done change their minds no more Labour!!!

  141. octo
    August 30, 2013

    If Pierro with four GCe’s according to UWp was not suitable as PM (remember?)then why should a high school drop out be?

    • spring chicken
      August 31, 2013

      bill gates,mark zuckerbergs were college drop outs yet they are amon the riches men in the world and running a quite successful busines..so he might be a high school drop out yes..havent you ppl heard of persons going back to school? whats the pm qualifications? does he have a bachelors,masters,or even a doctorate?

  142. faceup
    August 30, 2013

    Skerrit how dare you make a comment like that about Mr Lennox Linton EH? Don’t let me light my candle…

    LABOUR PARTY MUST GO !

    • Justice and Truth
      August 30, 2013

      If you light your candle it will not be for a good purpose and so it will not have an effect. We light candles for good; not for bad and against others. Your candle or your effort will not be blest. Do not use God to do the work of evil, the devil. You will reap what you sow.

  143. Ti Buoy
    August 30, 2013

    I am wondering loudly. If Lennox had decided to run as a DLP candidate, would the PM and his cohorts be singing this song. Think back a few years ago my friends and please look inwards.

  144. Frank Talker
    August 30, 2013

    This Skerrit is the epitome of show off. He sits, as it were, on a petestal created via a coup and now pontificates as if he is the standard by which governance and statesmanship are to be graded. If Lennox is voted to lead the UWP, by all measures, he will be in a much better intellectual and informed position to lead than Skerro was when he took over from the late Pierre Charles. Skerrit was a “nobody” when he ascended to the helm of his party. He had done nothing worthy of news before being made PM except going to China. The electorate didnt know him. His veiws on everything was not known. He was not a public figure. He challenged no one. And he would have been the last to be chosen had the DLP better men and women aspiring for leadership. So, for Skerrit to come and speak on Lennox as to the latter’s suitability for leadership is to be compared to hermit monk advising on sexual reproduction and the challenges of parenting. Go confess your sins, Skerrit. Go and be bathed in holy water. The financial atrocities of which you have been accused, surely disqualifies you to even comment on the suitability of one for leadership. Puff your chest to those who grin at your mediocrity.. Just leave the opposition alone.

  145. London
    August 30, 2013

    Apparently, Skerrit is terribly afraid of Lennox Linton. Why is he so bothered about who UWP choses as their leader? He should be glad that UWP is chosing someone in his opinion is weak and cannot stand up to him. He should welcome Lennox and challenge him to a televised debate to expose his weakness and incompetence instead of uttering gibberish. There are ministers in his cabinet who are more qualified than him why is he not stepping aside and allow them to lead!!!

  146. Listening
    August 30, 2013

    Don’t know why Skerrit is bothering to comment on who UWP chooses to be the leader of their party. When Dominicans were asking questions he told us to,”Go to hell it is none of our damn business…” The same could be said to him right now.

    And the fact that he even comments on this, lets us know that he is scared.

  147. MARIGOT
    August 30, 2013

    YOU MAD BRO?( IN OBAMA,S ACCENT)you not worried Bro? I would be if I were you. We smell fear.sleepless nites BRO?

  148. sandy
    August 30, 2013

    Degree means nothing…..if degree meant so much in Dominica, why do we have so many qualified persons on the streets doing nothing while those who have no subjects at all are the ones employed within the Ministries because of who you know and who know you?

    Mr. Skerrit you forget is pointe Michel you use to run to let de little black boy help you with your homework…..wosh… wosh and today you passing him like a black sheep.

    If Lennox is of no threat, then take him on, on a national debate and lets see who is more qualified

    to much dirty drain politics in DOMINICA.

  149. Calibishie/Marigot
    August 30, 2013

    Skerro no disrespect but you sound scared to me .If you are doing what you are suppose to do then Lennox appointment should not bother you right? The sad part is your followers listen to you and still cannot read between the lines.Dominica need a change and the country needs someone that can see further than their dimples .

  150. alas
    August 30, 2013

    Very funny Mr. Prime Minister. I do not expect you to give UWP any good advice.

  151. maindesk
    August 30, 2013

    To personally attack the nominee political leader of an opposing party is work for underlings not a Prime Minister. Grow up Skerrit

    • Justice and Truth
      August 30, 2013

      Where have you been? Have you been asleep? What is so different about his comments? All leaders/ politicians do likewise. Why criticize him for that? This is nothing new.

  152. emben
    August 30, 2013

    as far as i see it UWP has to rebuild the party in order to remove the dlp in office and lenox as political leader isn’t the way. i’m so disappointed.Dominicans fasten your seat belts and get ready for another term of DLP in office.

  153. dortyboy
    August 30, 2013

    I see the Prime Ministers point. We as Dominicans need to seek the highest qualified citizen to run our country. Someone who knows about the global market and has the ability to move Dominica in those challenging times.
    we can’t be moving backward all the time. Just because u appear to be popular doesn’t mean you are what’s best for the country. Just because Micheal Jordan is the most famous athlete in the USA doesn’t mean he would have made a great president. America n the rest of the world will always be light years ahead of the Caribbean because politicians come with a level of degree n qualifications

    • MARIGOT
      August 30, 2013

      skerrit qualified?

      • August 31, 2013

        That is not the point, I guess that is something we as Dominicans can change get people who can relate to the rest of the world in other to move this country in the direction it needs to go.

      • Grand Bay Girl
        August 31, 2013

        Also is Justina Charles qualified?, had it not been for her husband, there’s no way in hell she would have been a PR

      • September 1, 2013

        For telling us it’s not our dam business when we ask questions or go to hell when we ask where the money is comming from or telling the House that we(Dominicans) are to fee because we speak our minds and a lot more insults. I dont believe those a good character for a leader and I’m so you wouldnt want any child or children of yours go thru life with attitude like that so when you say the PM is qualitied I ask as what?. No one is asking you to turn away from your party that’s your choice but it’s time you open your mind I do believe you agree we need a change .

    • Listening
      August 30, 2013

      What Skerrit knew about global market when he became leader?
      Remember they were shouting “Give the young man a chance!” So is for one set then?!?!?

    • Calibishie/Marigot
      August 30, 2013

      So did we move backward or forward with Skerritt? You are a fool to have that mindset and a degree is good to have but honestly I have dealt with people that have all the book sense and have no common sense or street sense and they act like a fool.Can you enlighten me what sense takes you further in life?Lennox may not have a degree but he talk with more class than our present prime minister.Have you listen to the way Skeritt addresses people lately…Absolutely NO CLASS!!!!!!

    • Anonymous
      August 30, 2013

      hahahaha!!!! you and Skerrit funny just alike….hahahaha

    • Justice and Peace!
      August 30, 2013

      :twisted: :mrgreen: dortyboy as u call yourself,guess u know how a significant a name can be?Are u confirming that Skerrit is not qualified to be prime minister and this is one of the most backward steps that Dominica has ever taken?Based on your comments,at the time Skerrit was appointed leader,he definitely was not fit for such undertaking! :?: :oops: :twisted: :mrgreen:

    • Papa Dom
      August 30, 2013

      No you don’t see his point! Except you are saying that skerritt himself is not qualified to lead. I would not like to believe that you are referring to skerrit as someone who understands global markets.

    • TT???.
      August 30, 2013

      I totally agree with you!!

    • yes papa
      August 30, 2013

      One ting I like how skeritt does give it to dem rubbish!!one time he tell dem why day dho go an pic up trash on d roadside instead of on a radio braga braga,,

    • i am D/A R U
      August 30, 2013

      u talking about the prime minister man

    • marion
      August 30, 2013

      what experience did RS have? did he manage any business?i remember when he came on board he could not even buy a car.today he is a millionaire.where did he get all that money?

    • contact
      August 30, 2013

      is he the highest qualified dominican? you should see my resume

    • from no where
      August 30, 2013

      Tell me did Abraham lincoln have any degree?Did you forget he was president of the USA?

    • August 30, 2013

      dortyboy did you that Gerald Ford was once president of the USA so i would suggest that you look it up to see what degree/qualifications he had I would suggest you let your finger do the working

    • September 1, 2013

      That’s why some Presidents and Prime Ministers surround themself with best men/women that can help to bring out the polies for the country for example the President of the USA that’s what make is great but our PM decides to run the Island by himself he was a one man leaders and the sadest thing about it is the other ministers sit back and allow that to happen now we the people are suffering Well we need to make new plans and we will be making changes that will be for all of us.

    • mee1
      September 1, 2013

      Dortyboy, there are minister who can even run a lemonade stand and yet still they are ministers. A degree does not mean you are qualified to run a country, once you have common sense and you listen to the people who put you there you should be ok.

    • 4progress
      September 2, 2013

      And just because you have a degree does not make you the best president either.

  154. stupess
    August 30, 2013

    Am tired of skirret and his party …13 years in power and they yet to develop the country in any way other than infrastructure …. unemployment,poverty, crimes and injustice is constantly on the rise in dominica we need a change ,,, anybody bit labour to run this country again

    • good
      August 30, 2013

      If u tired of our pm ,,well u hav to migrate bcause another7yrs of him wee..

  155. fred
    August 30, 2013

    Is that desp… or fear?

    Workers please do not allow that rants of the PM to distract. Continue filling your slate of honest and competent candidates for the eventuality…Change is a must!!

    To jos I say my vote is yours and no one else’s.

  156. Annica Alethea
    August 30, 2013

    With all due respect to you Mr. Skerrit, if you could emerge as Prime Minister of Dominica in 2004 after the open betrayal of Pierre Charles, with no claim to fame on your part, after three years of no accomplishments as Minister of Education except walking out of Cabinet disrespectfully, a complete unknown in Dominican politics, then Lennox Linton is more qualified than you to lead the UWP and even the DLP.
    The constitution of Dominica does not make any provisions for a university degree to be Prime Minister, if you believe that this should be a condition, you have the power to change the constitution.
    If you are so confident that Lennox is so unsuitable to lead then challenge him in a live debate, one on one.
    It is quite evident that you and the DLP are scared to death of Lennox Linton. After all you are the one who challenged him to come into the political ring.
    You better look from within at the bunch of incompetence that you have on your team. Why is the UWP attracting so many new credible candidates and you are stuck with the same old baggage? What can you offer in the next five years that you could not offer in the last 15 years?
    Your days are numbered and I smell panick in the camp.

    • I DIE NU
      August 30, 2013

      You said Lennox is more QUALIFIED to run the country than Skerrit.Could you please name one of his qualifications to us Dominicans?

      • August 31, 2013

        What about Honesty, Intgrity and good governance?

    • Anonymous
      August 30, 2013

      Bravo….BRAVO….BRAVO!!!!

    • Asterix
      August 30, 2013

      I couldn’t agree with you more Annica. skerrit et al invited Mr. Linton into the ring and now that he is there they are bellowing that he shouldn’t be? If it is so much of a backward move on the part of the UWP, then skerrit should be the happiest person in Dominica as it would mean another opportunity to continue (to borrow from Boople’s calypso)his laundering and plundering of the cow. The only finger that can be pointed at Lennox is his lack of a degree which in my mind is a red herring. I would like to ask skerrit et al how does his degree in “English” help him in his everyday job functions as minister of finance? How much does ambrose georges’ degree in agronomy help him as minister of constituency affairs and information (whatever it is)? How does kenneth darrouxs’ degree in “Medicine” help him as minister of the environment? I applaud all those with degrees of any kind. From my own experience without a degree, I executed job functions that engineers in similar companies in the region were assigned. You see at the end of the day while having a degree is an accomplishment, the lack of one doesn’t mean that you can’t perform at the highest level once you have the ability, experience and skill. Further, having the opportunity and ability to using the said degree in your daily job functions and personal development is another. It’s pointless having a degree that can’t put to use. Where can mr. skerrit use his degree in “English” other than in teaching, if he were to be removed from government? While ambrose and the like can go into private practice, where can skerrit’s degree in “English” take him? Oh and that crap about psychology doesn’t cut it, that was not his major.

      • Asterix
        August 30, 2013

        To add further, I do now have a degree but with my current job, as of now; I still don’t get to use it in my job functions, at least not as yet. Hopefully I will have the opportunity to.

    • AAAAA
      August 30, 2013

      Well said……

    • Anonymous
      August 30, 2013

      Annica! You obviously forgot that this is 2013 and not 1320. What message is UWP sending to qualified young individuals in Dominica. Guess you can confirm via this DNO that Skerrit has made a mistake to quallify himself academically, the building of the State College is an error in judgement, the granting and sending hundreds of our kids to university all over the world is an error in judgement.

      Are you prepared to tell the several hundreds /thousands of parents who invest heavily by sending their kids to college/university, that their investment is in vain? Are you telling the several banks that qualifying oneself is not necessary? Are you saying to the several well meaning individuals that they are making a mistake by spending their money on sending kids to university?

      Finally, tell Dominicans and the world by extension that in Dominica you can hold any position without being qualified once you are presumed popular.

      What sad state of affair, it is no wonder UWP claims Dominica to be a “failed State”

      • Cor
        August 30, 2013

        That is clearly not what the writer is intending. Rosie Douglas did not have a degree either and he became PM. A degree is very important, but it is not absolutely essential. So many people with degrees including Masters degree cannot complete a simple sentence where the verb agrees with the subject! Plus, nowadays with degrees available online, many people have others write their essays and they claim degrees!

      • August 30, 2013

        Gerald Ford was president of the USA do I need to say more look check him out

      • from no where
        August 30, 2013

        And can you tell us how many are crying I cannot pay my student loans?I have a daughter with two degrees and she cannot get a job in her field.All i hear is my student loan.If she gets an interview ,she is told YOU WILL TAKE MY JOB.and mark you thats in the states.

      • Marigot
        August 30, 2013

        Oh hush stupid girl

      • Ohhh Dominica!
        August 30, 2013

        You speaking the truth but then u are still trying to twist it. Yes in Dominica you can hold any position without being qualified, and that is under Roosevelt Skerrit’s administration.

        And the message has not changed, the same message Skerrit has been sending to Domnicans for years it’s the same message they receiving. And that is, you can achieve anything in Dominica by having the right contacts, qualification and competence do not mean rass.

        So the dream team headed by Honorable Lennox Linton is ready to change that!

  157. young Dominican
    August 30, 2013

    you know when the PM of Dominica open his mouth its like his telling some of his people that he is GOD and if he cant do it no one can that’s the problem I have with the PM I think he should look back and see where he came from when we the young people of Dominica put him to run as PM there was so so many order people that new so much then him in the party its only now his seeing that is not right I know why just the name of mr.Linton that have him running all over the place like aints tell him do his work and don’t worry take his full bed rest and I want to know why cant Linton do the same ?

  158. yep
    August 30, 2013

    SO WHATS THE BIG DEAL IF LENNOX BECOMES THE LEADER??
    skirret think he have to rule for ever

    • hot
      August 30, 2013

      Well pm lets do a debate n see. Whose more competent lennox or you. I smell trouble in your camp

    • Mamize
      August 30, 2013

      He not only want to rule the DLP he want to rule the UWP, but look at the two pictures carefully, the one dressed in red looks tired, concerned, frightened, threatened.
      The other, Calm,confident, focused, solid.

      I am encouraging all DLP members and supporters, please stock up on Paracetamol and low dose aspirin, because after September 1st, all hell break lose, crapoe smoke all you pipe.
      All you not seeing how quite Lennox is now, wait till after his confirmation.

  159. Anonymous
    August 30, 2013

    Skerro getting scared

  160. mike
    August 30, 2013

    oh you fraid man

  161. african queen
    August 30, 2013

    i hope CHANGE IS A MUST am keeping far away from politics every leader of government is for themselves and there cronies.

    • kathrine Joseph
      August 30, 2013

      True say African queen they are only there for themselves, it is happening right there in T&T, look 2 days ago some youth gun down a youth right on the school ground what is the govement saying to his parents. nuttin

      • Concern
        August 31, 2013

        What do you propose the government should say to his parents? We will go to all homes and discipline your children. The parents, and the deviant children are the ones to be held accountable for their acts. Did the Government put the gun in his hand and pulled the trigger.

        The Government can put measures in place to increase security levels at the schools, and continue to advocate that parents raise their children right. What you want the Government minister on the radio trying to score cheap political points at the expense of the family suffering.

        Lady hush up yes and if you know what is best go and empathies, and sympathize with both families because both are devastated and hurting right now.

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