Reginald Austrie says government ministers no longer safe; blames opposition

Austrie

Government ministers could soon be provided with additional security.

That’s because Housing and Lands Minister Reginald Austrie believes they are not safe anymore.

He said some members of the opposition have been invoking violence in some citizens and government should take the matter very seriously.

“People can easily flip and go overboard because they are being fertilized and fed with venom that can easily tip a crazy man to do something crazy and I believe this is where the country is headed.” he said.

Austrie said as a politician, he has never felt so unsafe.

“I have never been so cautious about my security before. I say a lot of things but I have never felt so frightened before. I go to Marigot, I don’t think I need security 24 hours around me but it has gotten to a stage where we may soon have to consider that because I don’t think government ministers are safe anymore,” he said.

He said the people have not responded to Opposition calls to attack ministers “but that is the call out there”.

Austrie said ministers should even be careful where they eat these days.

“I am very conscious about where and what eat. This is getting really frightening and I am very concerned about that,” he added.

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210 Comments

  1. Reality
    March 30, 2015

    We need sincere God-Fearing WOMEN to run this country. Men are just too deceptive. Celia Nicholas please run for Prime Minister of Dominica.

  2. Aye Dominique
    October 14, 2011

    For a government that is ruling 18-3, they should be well loved. They got 18 constituencies to protect them from the 3. Are you suggesting Mr. Austrie that the support is no longer there, they have all returned to their respective homes. Do not worry, they will be back 2014 temporarily to give you all a bigger win. However, do not cry when they leave, you should be able to cope for the next 5 years again.

    They say if you put cocoa outside you got every reason to look out for rain. So be vigilant, you got every reason to be

  3. Looking in
    October 14, 2011

    You just want attention ar any cost. You eh care if the country suffer…man get a damn life!!

  4. moving
    October 14, 2011

    Anyway DNO you are the best. you have me ROFL everyday.
    Kamem our leaders pas feb eh boy. Continue providing me with comic relief.

  5. October 14, 2011

    What happen to this self confessed rotweiler, has he lost all his teeth? He should not be the first one running scared because he should be the fiercest of the lot according to his self given name

  6. Observer
    October 14, 2011

    I am not seeing my comment from last night DNO and I always make decent comments so as to why it has been deleted I am uncertain. If you do not want persons to comment then do not leave a box under which it says “Post Comment”. I am rather offended and please do not insult my intelligence by making some smart remark either. If you have been bought and feel the need to censor comments then that is your business but I have not been bought and do not have a price so please post my comments. Thank you and Jah guide.

    • Exposer
      October 14, 2011

      Welcome to the club my friend. They have indeed been bought. They think they’re smart. They are approving certain comments made against the government to hide the reality. But if you look deeper, you will see that the real serious posts made against the government are never approved. The type of posts that hit straight home and even they while reading it CANNOT DENY WHAT IS BEING SAID.

  7. time for truth
    October 14, 2011

    Mr. Austrie, I would like for you and your DLP supporters to answer this question please. If you are a businessman or a tourist and you want to see where that is safe to invest or visit, after reading this piece of information from a government minister, would you not be afraid to do business here? Is people like you that causing people to avoid DA. Shame on you!

    • Waitukubuli
      October 15, 2011

      time for truth,these guys do not have what it takes to attract any serious business investors,so will say anything against the people that can be used as an excuse for their incompetence.

  8. Missi
    October 14, 2011

    Doctor Benjamin NEEDS to do his job. As the only psychiatrist on island,he has complete autonmy to order the police to arrest ANY and ALL suspected cases of mental illness, andywhere and anytime on island. Doctor Benji do your job and get Reginald Austrie evaluated forthwith! Doctor Benji I plead with you, you cannot afford to have so many mentally ill running the business of our country. I charge you Doctor to do your job and get this man off our streets, before he halluciantes further and starts running out of the ministry screaming he is being attacked by a busty chicken. When paranoi sets in, gun shots and violence may follow. Calling Doctor Benji to godownto Cottage,and check out Mr. Austrie.Let’s find out what’s eating at him. Please Doctor?

    • Dominican
      October 14, 2011

      You right, Dr. Benjamin should classify, Angelo Allen, Lennox Linton and Matt Peltier as the most unstable men on the the island for fueling violence

    • moving
      October 14, 2011

      lmao

  9. North East
    October 14, 2011

    The leaders of the Opposition Hon. Edison James, Hon. Hector John, Hon. Prevost; Leaders of the Dominica Freedom Party, Judith Pestina, Michael Astahphan and others including the Leaders of the Dominica Labour Party, Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit, Hon Ambrose George, Hon. Justina Charles, Hon Ian Douglas and others have a responsibility to help tone down the talk to incite violence on radio stations, particularly Q95.

    We cannot afford to take Dominica back the 1979. This is backward thinking and none progressive. Individuals wanting to remind us Dominicans of a past we do not want to relive, lack the ability to provide leadership and vision in charting a progressive alternative to us. Yes, we know of our past but we need to know what creative and innovative plans you propose for our future.

    I and many Dominicans will hold Matt Peltier, Lennox Linton, Angelo Allen, Brian Linton, Blessings and their followers for any Dominican blood that is split. They talk of boots on the ground and a call for an uprising. Who are they asking to lead the pack, your children, husband, wife, mother, father, family members and friends? If you want people to listen to you, give us alternatives instead of violence. If we want to change government we have to do this democratically. Not by force this is what cowards do, push you to get in trouble then hide behind your back.

    A PEACEFUL DOMINICA WE SHOULD MAINTIAN BY ALL COURSE.

    The Minister has every right to be concern for his safety and those of his colleagues. The tone of discussion of Q95 is not called for.

    • 1979 LIVES!!!
      October 14, 2011

      NOT ONE DROP OF BLOOD IS GOING TO BE SPILT IN THIS STRUGGLE!!!! WE ARE GOING TO SHOW THE REST OF THE CARIBBEAN THAT WE ARE “ONE PEOPLE”

      THE WEIGHT ON THE CONSCIENCE OF CERTAIN PEOPLE PERPETRATING INJUSTICE AGAINST DOMINICANS WILL DEAL WITH THEIR OWN SELVES AND WE WILL HEAR ABOUT THEM……

      THEY WILL WALK WITH THEIR HEAD BOW DOWN IN SHAME EVERYWHERE THEY GO MERELY BECAUSE THE TRUTH OF THEIR WAYS HAS BEEN BROUGHT TO LIGHT…..

      THEIR SPIRITS WILL NOT SIT STILL AND WILL BE TORMENTED WITHIN THEIR TROUBLED HEARTS. WE WILL HEAR ABOUT THEM.

      WE ARE A GOD FEARING NATION AND WE PLACE OUR OPPRESSORS IN THE HANDS OF GOD.

      • DE CARIBBEAN CHANGE,
        October 14, 2011

        Can’t get what you want, 1979 Lives? Sour Grapes.

      • 1979 LIVES!!!
        October 14, 2011

        We know everything Dr. Aaron. And knowledge is all the power we need to create change. I thought you knew that good doctor. 8)

    • TARABELL
      October 14, 2011

      ou to sot eh!!!

    • see me
      October 14, 2011

      2 words to u! UTTER RUBBISH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    • October 14, 2011

      I think you got your knickers in a twist according to colloquial British talk. If any media house should be targeted for inciting violence then it should start with the one on the hill where the likes of Arabian descent and the one who led the largest and longest civil unrest in Dominica’s history, spew their vile hatred against people who simply ask questions and demand accountability.

  10. DA man
    October 14, 2011

    you call that planing in advance they spreding fear so when they turn there guns on dominican they will blame it on the opposition but all you cannot fool dominican we can see right through all you plan

  11. Russian $
    October 14, 2011

    Of course they need to be SCARED.
    Was it not Russian $$$$ involved in the Geothermal at soufriere INVESTMENT?
    Who were the lawyers? Who’s firm accounts that the Millions gone missing?
    Who was fire bombed?
    Think Russian$MAFIA does Joke when $$$$ missing????
    Do u recall when the russian guy had tea in Hong Kong?
    Did he not SUFFERRR then die of radioactive poisoning?
    If I was him I would really be SCARED get down and my KNEES and beg GOD for forgiveness.

  12. Mordiay
    October 14, 2011

    allu start again????

    Since last night at 8:30 I post my comment, it gone…disappeared…I posting again

    • Exposer
      October 14, 2011

      trust me I know what you speaking of. they only approve roseau market type of comments from all sides. The moment someone comes and put some serious irrefutable blose on the DLP, it is rejected. They approve this comment of yours just to ridicule you. They may approve mine too and then ADMIN will show up with his usual arrogance. They shall be exposed in due course.

  13. workers
    October 14, 2011

    well! well! well! the pit that they have set for their brothers,the trap,the hot soup now they are boiling in it. Austrie have u people no shame at all? it is the labor party that have our once sweet country sour as is. now all u in trouble, all u want to say is opposition my ass. man get a life and stop being dirty as u are.

  14. Ken
    October 14, 2011

    Austrie,
    I’m glad you put it out there. Who have eyes will see and who have ears will hear

  15. SMH
    October 14, 2011

    NONSENSE!!! UTTER NONSENSE~~

  16. Anonymous
    October 14, 2011

    I HAVE ONE WORD FOR MR ASUTRIE

    UTTER RUBBISH!!!!!!!!!!!

  17. One Love
    October 14, 2011

    8-O so you think those guys doh want to ride around in black bulletproof SUV too? with one in front and one behind?

    8-O PM already has his three SUV so for the other 17 @ 3 each = 51 Toyota Land Cruisers from Harney Motors in Antigua.

    8-O So that means 51 police drivers + 5 police in the lead vehicle; 5 in the one at the back and 3 with the parlrep thats 13 (including the drivers)

    8-O so with 13 per parlrep x 17 = 221 police security for the 17 who are so scared

    THE FORCE HAS 500 MEN WOMEN BOYS AND GIRLS SO 500-221 LEAVES 279 FOR THE REST OF DOMINICA . . . IT CAN WORK

    • Observer
      October 14, 2011

      lol!

      Nice analogy

      I LUV IT!

      Well Done. You gave me a good laugh but ur reasoning is on point

    • HMMMMMMMM
      October 14, 2011

      ONE LOVE …I there with you on that. God Laugh.!!!!!!! Those fellars taking the mickey out of Dominicans now. They realize now that the Haitians are going back home, the russians live on other islands rather than Dominica and the Chinese live in Containers and tents just so that they don’t pay any tax, they buy from their own shops and import their own foods. I can’t understand that??? Now you remember us poor maleweye to come to your rescue because you built a plywood house for our grandmother in Mahaut and where ever else. Also You only did that because you all took our hard earned pension money to put towards marpin and whatever else now you expecting us to pay more on the salaries we don’t have to fund ourselves…. I am not a registered voter so do me a favor and resign Mr. Austrie and Friends. The UWP, Freedom Party and other Political persons like PAPPY are the least of your concern. The Russians, CHinese, Haitians and those Spanish all of you paying there. They should concern you most…

      • October 14, 2011

        Amen to that, this is where Austrie have to focus himself not planning to destroy Dominicans and pointing his fingers on opposition

  18. The truth
    October 14, 2011

    I don’t think anybody will attack him but I understand what he is saying. It should definitely be illegal for anyone to incite violence against any member of government. There is a case in court which is looking very much like uwp might win. All thy have to do is let the case take shape and wait. They want skerrit out and no one else. So just wait and they might get it in the right way. You cannot want to fight your own countrymen for one man and incite violence against government officials. Where will it stop? So everytime the people vote in a governement, if some dont like it we wont wait the five years to get them out? We will just try to topple them over? This is madness

  19. thinker
    October 14, 2011

    I think the boot is on the wrong foot.
    Investigate Isidore case and you’ll know who the perpetrators of violence are.

  20. Anonymous
    October 14, 2011

    Look here,instead of coming up with all this foolishness about not safe and all these other propaganda, why don’t you guys just tell the People the truth that you guys want to shut down Q95 FM.

    Isn’t that what all these foolishness is all about?.
    Since when Politicians are not safe in Dominica?.C’mon man.

  21. B Careful
    October 14, 2011

    Fellow Dominicans,
    Have you forgotten what they passed in the last sitting of the house?
    If two or more simply SAY(true or not) that you Threatened a minister you get 15 years imprisonment.

    This is being carefully Orchestrated.
    Recall: “we know who they are” “we know their names”
    Rather than deny that they are bugging people. Did they not boldly say
    “Every government has its intelligence unit”
    “This country is too Free”
    “There will be minor changes to the constitution”
    “At the appropriate time…”
    “Dealt with the harshest penalties”

    Be careful with these people as
    “No law, not even the constitution…”

    Rather PRAY for their souls thatg they may abandon their wicked and abominable ways and turn to the Lord.

  22. dragonfly
    October 14, 2011

    LOL, SOMEONE PLS HELP ME WITH THE CHINESE NAME FOR AUSTRIE. BOY LOOK COMIC TALK :lol:

  23. Manyways
    October 13, 2011

    Please Q95 play this songs as much as possible sang by Mighty Sparrow,LONDON BRIDGE IS FALLING DOWN,please readers pass this on.

  24. Manyways
    October 13, 2011

    Austrie should have said citizens are not safe because because of a corrupt regime and police force,with the judicial system leaning on one side.Citizens are not safe because familys are going to bed without food on their tabels,citizens are not safe because or a poor health care system.Citizen are not safe because you cannot voice your opion which is your democrat right,citizen are not safe when they cannot be part of the work force with all the big projects that is takeing place.
    And there are so much more why citizens are not safe and now you Austrie comeing on national media and say ministers are not safe ,man who do you think you are fooling,Oh sorry must be the people who voted for you.You work around so any dead bodies before in your former employment,you forget? What happen?Are you afraid when you are no longer a politician in the governing of this country you will loose all the material things you have aquired?Well Austrie what’s the word so many dominicans useing (COMRADE)you know what you did in this life so go ahead and face your judgement when the time comes but do not allow the (DIASPORA)belive that dominicans are bad people, remember the old saying what ever evil that man do lives with them and it comes back 7 fold.

  25. ineedfree
    October 13, 2011

    DNO…

    At least you could have hidden the message instead of cleaning it off the slate.

    Anyway, I still trust your judgement because We are confident that one day you will get it.

    Keep searching; the answer is not too far.

    Thank you

  26. southcityboy
    October 13, 2011

    Reggie this sounds like a ploy. After the remarks made by the PM about people wanting to take him out of office and how he will deal with them, you are now trying to divert and use scare tactics. Yes I believe that Ministers should have some security,\. But not because of the opposition. Just that there are crazy people out there. So if you want security ask for it. And yes we must all watch what we eat.

  27. Waitukubuli
    October 13, 2011

    When Austrie blames opposition,i hope he means people like me who hates and oppose this illegal and fraudulent Labour Party government.I do not belong to any political party but i am an opposition Mr.Austrie.If I had the power u all would be gone and disappear.We just have to be patient and long suffering,u all will be gone sooner than we think.

  28. October 13, 2011

    Both sides need safety because the political game have change.I do think as crime is on the rise worldwide political figures can be soft targets..love or hate what he say,we should never wait for things to happen to step up the game anyway.

  29. FED UP DOMINICAN
    October 13, 2011

    Most of us are level headed people, and would never think of enacting some of the cries broadcasted on the radio on a daily basis. But, lets get real here. All it takes is ONE individual to take the cause one step further, history is full of them.

    Lucky for us some Dominicans just love to sound off, they love the sound of their own voices, so we shouldn’t take them serious, so I dont think that Mr Austrie should worry about what is just ‘talk’, after all the main subject is the PM and not the ministers.

  30. Anonymous
    October 13, 2011

    See him nuh…Stupessssssssss!

  31. time will tell
    October 13, 2011

    Regi afraid,he must finish his jetty so as soon as the bell ring he will run out by boat to chavez
    if he still alive.

  32. king austrie
    October 13, 2011

    SPEAK THE TRUTH PAPS ….DADA AUSTRIE

  33. Job
    October 13, 2011

    If i was a minister and i had become so rich so quickly at the expense of my people while they got poorer, I would be afraid too, I would not walk in the streets and i would not eat anywhere, so what Regie saying is reality, is a good thing man cannot control conscience

  34. delicious
    October 13, 2011

    But wait didn’t the masses vote for you, so why should they turn on you. Why do you feel uncomfortable in Marigot, we have never been known to be underhanded which is what your party is. Can it be that you blinded the people eyes during election time and now the spell woven is unraveling you have fear of the people retaliating. I take offense at your implication that we are so hateful that we would resort to violence. We have a democratic right to express our displeasure. You guys are looking for a dictatorship but you all will not make here into a Libya. The international community is listening so please stop sprouting foolishness. If you are so terrified and feel your life is in jepoardy, leave no one is holding you to the post.

    Oh and be sure that the extra securities you going to hire not wolf in sheep clothing….Lol… I wonder how you would know.

    • Missi
      October 14, 2011

      well said.

    • Reality
      March 30, 2015

      That is so true. They have no idea which police Officers are for them. LOL

  35. time for truth
    October 13, 2011

    Austie said that ha has never been so afraid for his life as now…”I go to Marigot” but he did not finish that statement. If he is so scared for his life and for the safety of government ministers …because of the opposition, then why did he say “I go to Marigot.” Marigot is the stronghold of the UWP and yet he goes to Marigot.

    My next question is, where in Marigot he goes to and why does he go to Marigot so often since he is not the palrep of Marigot?
    Answer: Everybody from the north knows that Austrie loves Marigot so much that he even build a house there. I wonder who he built it for and why is he spending so much time in a place he is suppose to be afraid of?

    Another reason why the man’s statement is so misleading is, the place in Marigot where the man spends so much tax payers time in does not even have light (electricity). He comes in late and leaves late at night; how could you be afraid of that place?

    Mr Austrie, you are a married man so please speak the truth to us and stop deviding the country by trying to get uninformed labourites angry with their very neibour and spark a war. We don’t need war in Dominica. All we need is for honourable men to behave themselves.

    I can understand why he doesn’t want 24 hr security.\

    • DE CARIBBEAN CHANGE,
      October 14, 2011

      Eddison James said the same thing that Austrie is saying today – differently but similarly.

    • lookit D bef sweet
      October 14, 2011

      Tell us more nah? Who he going by? You mean d pretty young ting? tell us nah man? We want to know,d beff getting hotter now. He wrong to open a can of beff on himself. So tell us more nah d beff sweet now, i forget d vile lie he want to tell and i just want to know where he going in marigot, when he come. I hope is not at weirs. Well maybe he going overgutter, but d laboo over dere when it rain oh gosh man, where he could be going in marigot, sams gutter? dam? back street? rosehill, windy lodge? boy my mind working overtime but d beff so sweet, tell us more. Is not know fraid he fraid fuh true is d sweetness he like in marigot, so freud really say is a kind of slip of d tongue that does really be d conscience. Freudain slip they call it. hahah d beff sweet so. Tell us more.

  36. mouth of the south
    October 13, 2011

    hhhmmmm allu thinking austrie letting blackmore and kelver beat him to the seat of P.M after skerro go out lol… them man pushing ambrose out of there….

  37. Minister Peepeep
    October 13, 2011

    Reggie what you afraid of. People hardly see you. All we hear is your horn. We doh have time give you nothing to eat when you passing full speed.

  38. WIKILEAKS
    October 13, 2011

    The uwp and thier q95 listeners have won, they have succeeded. The goal of any opposition is to get into power..they don’t care about the country…example Obama trying his utmost best, but the Republicans are fighting tooth and nail. We saw what happened to Gabrielle Gifford (the congress woman).

    So no make no mistake about it, political talk shows do push people over board. And if anyone one of you have any objectivity that listen to these q95 programs know that these programs are not for love of country…but for love of party.

    The uwp knows that they are not going to win the election anytime soon, so if they have to distabilize, divide, spread hatred and anger then they will and they must.

    But Reggie and PM if you know of any threats, please collect all your information and let the police handle the situation. It is a lose- lose situation for DA. If any political violence occurs the little we have comin in will flee this country faster Usain Bolt running the 100M dash.

    But to you uwp people on DNO who have hijacked a credible news outlet to spew vernomous anger and hatred at Governmnet officials and Domincans who have different views from you…just remember that this is your country and the very same Domincans you despise and hate and call all sorts of name…you need these very same people to vote for you next election if you want to be the governement.

    • Ted lewis
      October 14, 2011

      Wikileaks:
      I applaud you for calling out on Mr.Austrie and The PM to support the police with any imformation on this issue of instigating violence or threating the politicians.
      My question to you is whether or not you find it strange that there is so much talk of the opposition instigating violence and etc and no one has yet been arrested for questioning especially now that the governmnet have all kind of intelligence unit.

      however , i will join your call to reggie and the PM and if no one or no evidence is brought before the police within the next month or two then i will safely say that the cries of violence is very baseless and nuttin other than political strategies used to turn people minds away from the real issues.

      Wikileaks , do you really thing that we hate each other or hate government officials because of party affialiation.

      I totally disagree with you . We are very paasionate about the development of our country and as a result when we speak or argue , we show that passion through our expression and tone of voice but as soon as the talk is finish we are drinking and partying with each other.

      i take my self for eg. every single friend and familly member that i have in dominica are poto labourites. Do you think i hate them. No but yet still we may argue/ debate / discuss issues and at the end of the day we may just agree to disagree.

      I am friend with reggie and Ian . when ever i am in dominica we always get in some heated debate but yet still we share that mutual respect for each other. We drink , lime and party. As a matter of fact when ever any one of them stop in Antigu i find them pic them up and treat them as heroes and honourable men.

      The other thing thats being disregarded by Reggie is the fact that we dominicans are feeling like our democracy is violated –

      we have blatant violation of the constitution by both parties, Disrespect of the honourable hous by not providing the funds for electoral reforms, we see the quick enrichment of politicians , blatant allocation of tax payers money etc

      Don’t you think all those do have an impact on the sudden change of the behavior of ourbeloved dominican brother and sister.

      No one like their fredom being taking away from them and a violation of one’s democracy is just as reducing one fredom.

      some people turn mad when they go to serve jail time. imagine loosing ur freedom could have the same effect.

      • executive command.
        October 14, 2011

        i dont hate you wiki, I jus wish u would be a little less bias, other than that you are just another dominican brother to me HONESTLY!!!

        i know i loose my cool sometimes and rant and get on really stupid, but like ted said, im just passionate about this, i am concerned about what kind of dominica i am leaving behind for my sweet babies….please try and understand…i am not political.. but i believe in people being held accountable. moreso when they are yoked with GRAVE responsibilities..

    • Anonymous
      October 14, 2011

      shut the h@ll up u idiot!

  39. caribbean genius
    October 13, 2011

    It is more evident that the DLP(gov)is suffering from paranoia.

    Paranoia- is a thought process believed to be heavily influenced by anxiety or fear, often to the point of irrationality and delusion. Paranoid thinking typically includes persecutory beliefs, or beliefs of conspiracy concerning a perceived threat towards oneself.
    Or maybe they realize that they have pushed Dominicans to the point of desperation; and desperate times call for desperate measures. So their fear, is of the populace rising up to demand justice, fairness, quality jobs, proper healthcare, quality education, proper infrastructure and a non corrupt government.

  40. raindrop
    October 13, 2011

    But Reggie, well up. What you mean you go to Marigot and blah blah blah. Why is Marigot name you mentioning in your insecurities? The only reason you need to watch what you eat is for health reasons. I know that Marigot people words are sharper than any 2 edged sword but please, don’t try to imply that you don’t feel safe there.

    You use your platform to single out a village then when they respond to you and blast you for it, then you will say Marigot people this and that. You are a minister, so act like it. You chose to mention marigot for whatever reason but as usual you are not using wisdom. If you want Dominica to be harmonious place to live, it has to start with you. Stop expecting someone else to do it for you. Look at the man in the Mirror,that means you Reggie.

  41. doctor love
    October 13, 2011

    WASN’T IT AUSTRIE WHO JUST A FEW YEARS AGO CALLED HIMSELF A ROTTWIELER.WASN,T IT AUSTRIE WHO SAID,” I AM NOT LIKE SKERRIT.I AM NOT AFRAID OF THEM,IF THE JAM ME ,I WILL AM THEM BACK.” BRIAN MUST BE HAVING A VERY BIG LAUGH.

  42. True Blue
    October 13, 2011

    austrie get a life……scare what? trying to pump up ur importance to make Dominicans believe you have any weight in there? we all know the cabinet is skerro and tony so go and do their bidding and hush ur neck

    • October 13, 2011

      This is the most nonsensical statement made by a GOVT minsiter and Austrie is no exception these guys only can speak when Skerro said they should they are like children speak when you are spoken too I wonder why we have them in the House taking up space the two persons that run DA is Skerrit and his pit bull Tony and Blackmore everyone else is nothing

  43. Josephine Austrie
    October 13, 2011

    HELLO. THIS IS AUSTRIE DAUGHTER AND I REACH!!! ALLU SORRY AS*** SEAT DOWN IN ALLU HOME DOING NOTHING! LEAVE MY FATHER DO HIS WORK BECUZ ALLU CANNOT DO BETTER!! A BUNCH OF WORKERS TLKIN CRAP! SHUT UP SHUT UP ALL OFF ALLU.. SMELLING LIKE ISH! DAMN. COME IN HIS POSITION AND DO HIS WRK!

    • raindrop
      October 13, 2011

      We all know this as a joke. Reggie daughter would never embarrass him like that. But some may take you serious, so stop the insanity.

      • ...
        October 14, 2011

        Trust me that sounds exactly like her. I am not surprised at all.

    • Mordiay
      October 13, 2011

      girl go and take a sea bath.

    • caribbean genius
      October 13, 2011

      What work is he doing????

      Maybe you should concentrate on advising him to do his job, rather than coming on dno and make a fool of yourself.

      You sound classless…!!!!

    • Richards
      October 13, 2011

      Almost anyone with a decent intellect can out do the ineptidute of this man and the other members of his gang for sure. What work are you really talking about?

    • mouth of the south
      October 13, 2011

      if indeed u are who u say u are…. then i’m sorry… u didn’t do ur dad justice… u made him and your family by extension an embarrassment.. it means that neither he nor u and the family by extension was or is ready for political life… u should set a higher example.. but again what can we expect from the likes of such…

    • ?
      October 13, 2011

      You sound just like your daddy. WOW. Now take a breather.

    • Anonymous
      October 13, 2011

      child he would beter invest in your education go read a book and stop talking crap here on DNO my advice to you READ READ READ and don,t let your father look like dou -dou for not sending you to school. “leave my father do his work”? what language is that. child go read a grammar book. you just prove to world you Asstries are dumb.

    • TOUPOU HILL
      October 13, 2011

      WHO LET THE DOGS OUT? “LEAVE MY FATHER DO HIS WORK” “SMELLING LIKE ish”
      OH GADO WHA MEK ARLE DEM DAG DEY BAD SO?
      WHO THE HELL WANTS A DUNCH POSITION? CHILD PLEASE GO READ A BOOK, SHEEP REALLY CAN,T MAKE GOAT

    • djx
      October 13, 2011

      hello austrie daughter,a word of advise to you,never let fools bring out the worst in u . from your response i can sense anger and u are now acting irresponsible. let all those who want to talk talk,and let your father do the work that hes doing. when u respond to such foolishness u become as a fool . a wise man is few in words but hard at work and thats what yur father is hard at work. so dont allow youself to stop down to fools but stay above. chicken dont and cant fly with eagles . words of wisdom from a man of understanding

      • Richards
        October 15, 2011

        You are a disturbed and irresposible person to have such words come from you blinded or bought. I am convinced that you fall into one of the categories.

    • FED UP DOMINICAN
      October 13, 2011

      IF you are his daughter, Daddy must be so proud of you. All the money spent to educate you and this is the best you can do.

      Poor grammar, broken English, bad spelling. I
      grade your effort a D-.

    • BRAIN DAMAGE
      October 13, 2011

      A double thumb down for you. None scence!

    • target
      October 13, 2011

      Miss Austrie;

      We are sorry that you must witness what is happenning to your dad on DNO, and we respect your position to defend him. That’s noble of you, dear sister,

      Rest your heart. For your peace of mind, take that as a family squabble when agruments will come from different ends of the home because things are not what they should be.

      It is almost like a mother quarrelling with daddy for spending his money in rum shops and brothels and not paying attention to the bills at home.

      As for being a role model to the boys …it seems that out of neglect our brothers are starting to get angry and wayward.

      You know there comes a time when mother has to put her foot down to salvage the name of the family….

      Right now mother is hard pressed to take care of business all by herself and if she cant get solace from the churches, neighbours and councellors, Mom must do something to bring daddy back home for the comfort and love that we so badly need.

      On a bigger scale, you should look at the discussion going on with your daddy and other ministers of government who are mostly blind to the cry of the family of Waitikubuli.

      The home is in a mess. This country is neglected.

      We promise to take care of you as a little sister, so dont be afraid. Just stay respectful. When things are straightened out, it will be for the good of your future husband and children, your mother, brothers and sisters and everybody in the wider society.

      WE ARE JUST PERFORMING OUR DUTIES TO SAVE THE CHILDREN OF THIS BEAUTIFUL PARADISE THAT ALL OF US must PRESERVE.

      TAKE CARE …WE LOVE YOU

    • Just sayin'
      October 14, 2011

      You must make your Daddy proud.

    • Anonymous
      October 14, 2011

      if my dad was anything like yours i would bury my head in the sand. ask yourself why is the 18 seats won on the 18 of december haunting your dad and his pals so much

    • Grammar
      October 14, 2011

      ‘SEAT’ down….lol

    • Uncle Dildo
      October 14, 2011

      Like father like daughter I guess. Looks like its a family thing to talk down to others like they are your kids. But, power is for a time Mrs. Austrie. Daddy will soon be gone and you my dear will be just like all of us regular folks. You comment is pathetic to say the least. My advice to you is SHUT THE H?LL UP while you still have a voice.

    • Missi
      October 14, 2011

      ewwww pitiful!!! Do you guys speak English in that third world coutry down there?

      • ?
        October 14, 2011

        Yeah we do speak English and we also know how to spell “COUNTRY.”

    • observer
      October 14, 2011

      Sweetie, I can guarantee you that the job I am doing is much harder than the job, your father claims he is doing. Before you visit this website to curse people about expressing their opinions, I would advise you to come correct, show some respect and maybe you could get your dad to pay for some grammar classes for you while you are at it.

    • sookoo
      October 15, 2011

      Jose girl, I have no doubt this is you. What your daddy tell you for posting that comment?

      I woulda slapped you upside your head!

  44. Arctic Brother
    October 13, 2011

    If there are persons inciting violence against government officials or anyone for a matter of fact they should be dealt expediently by law enforcement. Having security for ministers is not enough or practical in deterring such individuals.
    In Dominica we have great freedoms especially where speech is concerned but we are not a people who have been known to use this freedom to incite hate or violence. We do not like something or someone we just say so but never incite violence (a freedom that’s unique to Dominica). I hope those perpetrators would put an immediate halt to such a nasty approach to getting their way and not ruin the uniqueness of our lovely Dominica. The freedoms we enjoy in Dominica today cannot be seen anywhere else in today’s world. I am sure that most Dominicans do not want the kind of ignorance that’s now an intrinsic part of the culture of the outside world.

    • Anonymous
      October 13, 2011

      STOP YOUR CRAP.Your lost soul.Go and pick the crumbs from Reggie’s plate.

      • Arctic Brother
        October 14, 2011

        First and foremost Richards and Florida via DA (this is not Florida!) you both missed the relevance of my statement (violence is not the answer maybe try voting). Anonymous are you able to read or you just simply did not understand what I wrote? Yah in DA we say what we want but if you had adequate understanding or intelligence you would be able think before replying with such utter drivel. I hope when this response reaches you a friend or family member (well hoping lacking of such basic understanding is not inherent in your family) would be available to read and explain it to you. Your response appears to be that of an idiot! Go to school or whatever you do get help!

    • Richards
      October 13, 2011

      If they are going to continue to run this oligarchy and buy their way into power then it may have to take something more that just talk to alliviate this monstrosity we are being governed by.

    • Florida Via DA
      October 13, 2011

      well said

  45. Soldier
    October 13, 2011

    On the tax payers backs!!!!!! One man going insane and we must pay for it!

  46. linky
    October 13, 2011

    a bunch of fellers

  47. LCM
    October 13, 2011

    Austrie sounding like someone who is paranoid. If he has evidence of people trying to do him harm he should bring it up to the police and let them investigate. Then again we talking about a Police Force that is toooooo political.

    I think Austrie and the PM is string up nonesense. If the PM or the ministers know that theier life is in danger then they should have the police investigate.

    The only reason he should fear is if he is involved in questionable practices. Austrie and the PM should quit crying wolf.

  48. 2 much jokes
    October 13, 2011

    2 Things,

    Austrie, i hope you will keep your promise about watching wat u eat. It would be nice if you could set aan example for healthy eating;

    secondly, i suspect your fears have come in part as a result of the Fall of Gaddafi in corrupt Libya, and the predictions that Venezuela could be next.these 2 countries have suppoorted the DLP regime and you all KNOW that your crumbling foundation is a Sign of the times. The Writing is ON the WALL.

    Enjoy allu last supper in that State Palace aka state malice while you can. the End is near. but dont blame it on Workers.

  49. cimpo
    October 13, 2011

    :lol: regie good for u skerro have to much security :?: austrie ask for the car too :mrgreen: life is to short :-x :twisted:

  50. only
    October 13, 2011

    If government offices were held only by people with integrity this wouldn’t be necessary. Take a look at yourselves. It has nothing to do with the opposition.

  51. Steve
    October 13, 2011

    Austrie that’s what happens when you give a man a fish instead of teaching how to fish. He remains idle and when you can no longer pay for his votes he will rob you. That’s the beginning of things to come.

  52. ?????
    October 13, 2011

    Reggie what has Marigot people done to you brother..

  53. GOM
    October 13, 2011

    This is the most KOSHONYEE government that has ever governed this land. It is shameful to read the crap and gabbage that these bunches of clowns utter on a daily basis.

    • observer
      October 14, 2011

      As the saying goes ” Its better to be thought of as a fool than to open your mouth and remove all doubt” but some of our “elected officials” just don’t understand this saying. They are claiming that they are afraid for their lives because of the “opposition” but they don’t realize that more than 2 thirds of Dominica’s citizens are opposing them right. A lot of people are opening their eyes and are now seeing this “Government” for what they really are. I just honestly think that they are more afraid of their sins and indiscretions being exposed than they are afraid of being poisoned or attacked..The thing that really pisses me of is the fact that he mentions the village of Marigot in his paranoid rantings as if he is trying to say that Marigot people are the ones trying to kill him. He had better leave Marigot alone and stop causing more division among Dominicans.

    • want to know
      October 15, 2011

      GOM you are more a koshonyee than the government of the day cause it takes a KOSHONYEE to know one.It is shameful to read the crap and gabbage that you were able to post. Tell me who is the koshonyee you ore the government. To me you are worse than one.

  54. La belle
    October 13, 2011

    Alah all you that is what we have calling our leaders . Run Reggie Run , run to St Lucia. I’m sure you will find rescue there. My throat scratching me papa

  55. want to know
    October 13, 2011

    I am of the same view as Austrie.Any one who is honest with themself will support Austrie call for security.Is not that the ministers of government really want to have anybody watching over them but the reality is that we have been hearing what comes out from a particular media house and the amount of hatred and violence that spue out if one is in high office they should be scared. Because nothing happen yet dosent mean that it is not in the mind of some to attack its just a matter of time.Look wat happening today in our country things that we never dream would happen is being done in bright sunshine.Do we want to hear that some minister was attack before some thing be done.Austrie i support you a hundred percent.

    • Waitukubuli
      October 13, 2011

      want to know,do u really wanna know about violence?Take a look at GON Emmanuel and ask yourself who’s behind that and then u’ll know who is the real violent and criminals.It has started by the same ones who’s crying wolf.What one sows that they shall reap,tell Austrie we the peace loving and law abiding ones will do him no harm,but the criminal drug lords and dealers we deliver him in the hands of.

    • creative
      October 13, 2011

      Well u are worried about what WILL happen when we wait for something to happen to a minister, but what is happening when a citizen like Mr. Emmanuel and his wife were attacked. Nothing has happened to any minister, but they verbalizing their fears, but what about the fears of people who HAVE BEEN ATTACKED AND VICTIMIZED? Answer that question please

  56. lamada
    October 13, 2011

    Although I have not heard any one issue any order to attack ministers of government if there is any such activity then we should not condone this behavior of inciting violence. If Mr austrie really heard any such threat then he has the right to not only voice his concerns and to take the necessary precaution.
    It is important that we continue to voice our resentment and dissatisfaction in the current DLP administration and we must continue to puit the pressure on the band of crooks in government. While I don’t condone violence the government’s policies are indeed setting a stage where people will take to the streets and demonstrate. The blatant attack on the justice system by this government and Tony is fostering an environment of distrust and anger- the investigations kaybwoshed by the police and tony Astaphans- the money laundering and fire bombings; What about the MWANGA shooting investigation – is it because Mwanga was an alleged drug dealer that his assassination must go unresolved or is it because the evidence trail is way to embarrassing?
    Riginald people are fedup of being insulted by Skerrit and Tony Astaphan with the obvious lies and cover-ups; people are disgruntled when they are struggling while ministers of government and their cronies are becoming multimillionaires overnight. People are fuming when everyone else except girl friends, cronies , and family of the DLP must pay the 110% custom duty on their imported vehicles; people are angry because our government is placing loans on our back so that foreign nationals are employed on these loan accounts and Dominicans are out of work; Merchants current and former merchants cannot compete with less than cheap duty free Chinese products and so our local merchants are priced out of the market ; people are pissed off because they are getting assaulted by the very same Chinese and re asked to suck it up and obey the “ No return “ on inferior goods from the Chinese merchants.

  57. Just sayin'
    October 13, 2011

    Give the honarable mr. credit….he is a genius. He has a plan to decrease unemployment. 10 security for each minister + all the upkeep for the shiny black SUVs. Lot of maths…but that will put a lot of paros to work!

    • moving
      October 14, 2011

      so true – lol

  58. Buwel
    October 13, 2011

    BUWO maybe you can explain that to us ” win loose or draw and they will see”
    If you can interprete ” we will mobilze as a threat of violence – dude yoy hit the lowest end of biasness. I can see you right underneath your heroes dump shute with your mouth wide open – both you and WIKILEAK

  59. executive command
    October 13, 2011

    Mr. Minister you seeing too much sand and stone man????? If you and PM know what good for allu. leave us in our peaceful state of affairs eh…..because we already agree you can keep all what you take already. We have mountains of sand and stone…WE DOE CALL NO FOUL…so please leave us in peace to pick up our scraps….

  60. justice to be served
    October 13, 2011

    Austrie, this is paranoia,shame on you. Manipulation of the masses to implement, poor policies is not wise. Finally i would say the DLP and its ministers are losing it.

    While I support the DLP I will not support paranoia. Don’t blame the opposition for the bad policy you all want to pass against the people freedom.

  61. October 13, 2011

    Austrie one have to agree and disagree this is the reason for opposition, Sir you blaming everything happening in Dominica on the opposition and it’s supporters this is stereotype, the PM and his cabinet expect to throw things down people’s throat and expect Dominicans to stay still, sorry this is not so, not in the USA, Canada, UK nor France, only in the communist countries and as you can see,presently people all over the world are demanding equal rights and democratic rights justices, bringing down all the leaders who oppressed them for years, Dominica is for Dominicans and not yours to keep nor the PM, always remember that where there is no equal rights and justice there’s no peace

    • What?
      October 13, 2011

      You may be right;but bear in mind those who make such demands are the MAJORITY.By no means You who have such plans represents the majority.The dominican majority democratically put this Govt.in power to govern;you all are a handful of trouble-makers.When the majority sees it fit to take action,they will do the same like the USA,Canada,UK,or France.

      • October 13, 2011

        What the person said is that what skerrit and his boys are doing to us in DA , the people of the named countries would not allow it to happen to them, only in Dominica people worship politicians calling them God Almighty fool read and comprehend before acting

      • SMH
        October 14, 2011

        Had the majority known that they were voting in a party who would turn the country into what it is today the majority would have voted different. Mind you, the majority is not getting from the Red Clinic. Just a few of you. A hungry man is an angry man, then make guns available to that angry man and we all must be scared. But Being a politician who works for a dishonest government is a dirty job. Are the monetary benefits worth the risk you feel?

      • observer
        October 14, 2011

        “What?” are you ignoring all the discrepancies that occurred during the “election” or are you refusing to acknowledge the fact that the elections were partly bought and partly stolen.. Dont for about all the “voter” that have allegiances to foreign countries that were flown in to rig the elections.. If the Labour party wants to convince us that they actually won the election, they’ll need to show us what measures they took to make sure that the elections were free and fair. a lot has happened in the last few years and what used to be the majority, has now become the minority. Remember you can fool some of the people some of the time but you cant fool all the people all of the time. People are turning their backs on this government more and more because they are beginning to see the truth and they are realizing that the freedoms they enjoy are being threatened.. I hope that your eyes don’t remain blind for much longer.. Please wake up and smell the coffee or bette, or better yet smell the “horse crap”. I promise that its for your own good. :) :-D

  62. khastro
    October 13, 2011

    Yeah right. Somebody must “prepare” a chicken breast for you.

    • LOL
      October 13, 2011

      HAHAHAHAHAAHAHAh

      “onh tatay wohjea”!

    • Laughington
      October 13, 2011

      Hahahahahaah! you the best mean ur post just blew the front door open LMAO. Maybe he should chew and not suck it lol!

  63. TRUE DOMINICAN
    October 13, 2011

    a a give my government a break eh. some dominicans dont kbnow wat they want. give all u steak to eat all u complaining give all u stones to eat all u still complaining. so wat de heck then, eat your biscuit and shut your mouths.

    • SMH
      October 14, 2011

      You lucky, man you eating steak, I eating fig, fig and more fig.

  64. October 13, 2011

    Quote and quote, Austrie”s statement, I don’t think government ministers are safe anymore,” he said. Austrie if this is the case why advertise your island to tourist, why encourage tourist to come to your island, looking at it, right now in Dominica no one is safe, based on your words Austrie something bad is around the corner for none supporters of the labour party, monkey see, monkey do, show me your company and i will tell you who you are, bear in mind that if you and the PM are trying to implement Chavez dictatorship style in Dominica, man this too shall surely come to past

  65. raindrop
    October 13, 2011

    Yah, I feel Austrie just looking for extra security. Now they want Skerrit to pay for it. I Hope he don’t fall for that trick. If they get security, you would not know which vehicle is passing by, whether it is the PM or Austrie or whoever ask for security. Dominicans talk alot but they not going to hurt anyone. At the end of the day, it is all politics, Dominican style. So NO Austrie, no security for you, drive yourself where you want to go with no fear. If God be for you, who can be against you. I fail to believe that you are intimidated by the 3 little seats of the UWP and the handful of supporters that you all say they have. let not your heart be troubles my brother.

    • DA man
      October 14, 2011

      you must remember sherrit is not the one who will pay for all that security it’s the tax payers who will shoulder all this burden

  66. The Real 767
    October 13, 2011

    LOL. WHAT A JOKE! :lol: :mrgreen:
    #AREYOUKIDDINGME#

  67. DAMNVEX
    October 13, 2011

    BUT what d a** is dis for me nah? What d hell is wrongl? Who d hell in Marigot have time with him? Who will waste time to attack ? Stop calling marigot people name in all you garbage, for fame. We have done damn well without handouts. All you just vex we not bowing! This is damn nonsense now in d country. A bunch of damn country bookie getway in Roseau and that is d fear they have, that they will goback to country one of these days. Not fear about being attacked, I damn vex man. These men playing with people’s minds, and that is a damn shame! Now they want extra security, as an added expense on the already empty purse. So whenl , on his personal “runnings”, and afraid he get attacked by his “competition”, he will blame opposition. I invite Reginald Austrie to come to Marigot, and put down roots! he will be treated with the best of care and respect. Stop your noise l!!! Damn man I vex,? Send for CIA and FBI security, damn wicked! tell Obama you want his security detail. Boy I damn vex!

  68. OH REGGIE
    October 13, 2011

    Comrade Austrie this is VERY laughable and I’d just add this remark, “Ah foolishness yu ah chat! Boss i think the genesis of the fear that you feel was when the PM (my good friend) spilt VENOM a couple of Saturdays ago on the show on Khairi when he uttered the most threatening words such as, “WIN, LOSE OR DRAW” . Fear and trepidation gripped the heart of ALL listening to include you. You know that his words caused much concern and pandemonium as he echoed the sentiments that “we will see what will happen in this country after the case, wait and we will see”, this is the catalyst to the fear that you feel as your BOSS has exposed you guys to “attack” as ordinary citizens may feel that they should take the FIRST CHANCE before they can “see what will happen in this country after the case” and that you all may feel the brunt of those vindictive words……BE HONEST AND TELL THE PUBLIC THAT SKERRIT HAS CAUSED YOU TO BE AFRAID OF VENGENCE OR RETALIATION!

    • c charles
      October 13, 2011

      tel that manwe know ther is law for others but for the public offenders in sheep clothing in offices like he and his chief andthe government ministers for whom he wants proctions ;we have faith in GOD you all days are coming ;.

  69. Jacky Chan
    October 13, 2011

    I warn them about the Venezuelan weed – I told them that weed have kerosene. Now they there talking all kind of pawol sort

    • Anonymous
      October 14, 2011

      Ha,ha ha ha ha!….now that’s funny…you cracked me up.

  70. Marcel
    October 13, 2011

    Vintage Reggie!! :)

  71. buwo
    October 13, 2011

    18-3

    They seems to forget. We know what you mean Austrie but we outnumber them.

    18-3

    Hahahahahahahahahaha

    • DOMINICAN
      October 13, 2011

      that is just a stratigy. i mean come on ausois just a good player of the politiocal game. based on certain statements certain politicians in government have made in the past it can also be deduced that certain opposition members are no longer safe too. man reggie you are a very good game player. boy i respecting you now and maybe i would have said the same and felt the same way.

    • Richards
      October 13, 2011

      It is very hard to believe this government has any kind of support, but even Hitler had loyalist so no real surprise. Those who have been given some little crumbs to blind them.

  72. Trouble Intended
    October 13, 2011

    I did not get the “Marigot” thing. Did someone ask Marigot people to attack government ministers? That would be a problem and that person should be charged accordingly.

    And what is this thing with food? Why the minister so worried about his food? He can fast for 400 days and 400 nights and still be fine.

    • MARIGOT
      October 13, 2011

      MR BETTER NOT PUT MARIGOT IN HIS STORY , NOBODY IN MARIGOT WANT MISTER MAN BLOOD ON THEIR HANDS,. MARIGOT PEOPLE KNOWS BETTER, YOUR SINS THAT BEHIND YOU. YOU BAWLING MURDER THREAT, NO MY BOY YOU DOH SUFFER YET.

  73. eee
    October 13, 2011

    Them fellas making people laugh so much that my mouth is hurting me you know..Well Reggie walk with a gun in you FOOK nuh, and just shoot PATRIOTS down black is white. LOOK KOSHONYEE IN DOMINICA WE BOY!

    • Domerican
      October 13, 2011

      It’s been a while since I’ve had a good laugh on DNO. That one take me today there. I cannot stop laughing wooosh.

  74. Mate
    October 13, 2011

    STUPES! What nonsense Austrie talking about? Like seriously? SMH! So why nothing was done about the man’s house that got burnt down? Man! Of course these ministers upsetting me now! Doing like people are so bad! Politics is politics and nothing isn’t going to happen! I mean I can’t tell the future but Jesus! The way he’s talking is like someone is going to try to kill him! If they had to kill you, they’re have done it already! And those police officers cannot do nothing; so having them means nothing! By the way, the only persons I see doing harm right now, are you all. UGH!

  75. %
    October 13, 2011

    So Dominicans this is the best team of comics we could get to lead this country? Is Doctor Sharma on island. Hi doc you should be on maximum alert. There is something very serious occurring among members of this comical leaders and from what i can see it is mentally related.If you can solicit the help of other experts also ask them to be on standby.It was the maximum leader 1st, now it is the pot hole and building house minister now. Since we do not know who will be next please try to help. Our fears are running really high. FROM A CONCERNED CITIZEN!

  76. mouth of the south
    October 13, 2011

    i felt more unsafe when taunted by supporters of d.l.p during the election campaign… they would intentionally congest the massacre road…. taunting us as they slowly pass by in large numbers… i remember when we were going to castle bruce… a certain member of gov’t… she and the supporters stayed at a particular junction which is important to enter the route to castle bruce and the partially block the road next to a bus stop and were taunting us…. no question labour has a bigger crowd added with the red they all proudly wear… sure can put a fright in anyone…. what mr austrie is doing is trying to bring about the plan like trinidad to issue a state of emergency and they’ll surely raid the radio station they feel spreads such venom… wow and i thought mr austrie was docile etc…. u almost don’t exist on the political stage… or is it that u showing face just in case skerro has to give up the seat so… ‘hey don’t forget i’m here also’ lol…. u don’t feel secure?? i can never forget ur speech at the soufriere playing field in the 2005 campaign… made a mockery of a disabled mr ferdinand frampton… i was right there in the crowd listening…. hhhmmmppphhhh

    • traveller
      October 13, 2011

      So what.

      • mouth of the south
        October 13, 2011

        be good blogger and contribute something meaningful… so what??? so i guess u approve of the demeaning of the disabled… so u approve that one should be taunted because of party affiliation…. so what?? so what!!! did u mean since u had nothing to say….

  77. We scared more
    October 13, 2011

    It is the genuine concerns advocated by the people of Dominica that irritates those thinn-skinned incompetent DLP politicians.

    They do not want the people of Dominica to be informed of the TRUTH. We Dominicans should not ask questions of Govt. or get answers to all those crookedness taking place? Politicians must be the citizens’ servants, not their masters.

    Austrie said that the people have not responded to Opposition calls to attack ministers “but that is the call out there”. Magway sa Austrie. Who aggressively called for the boycott of Jerry Brisbane’s business place in CaneField?

    Did the DLP call opposition politicians corrupt? for over 5 years that call was echoed by DLP operatives and supporters. Their lawyer friend was even appointed to investigate corrupt practices of the then Govt. Remember, constant talk of sending UWP politicians, including Tim-Tim to jail? wasn’t pictures of a jail, painted in Blue posted on papers for the world to see?

    Who should be more scared than the Police Officer, who is investigating money-laundering, and whose home was also firebombed?

    Who should be more scared, but construction workers of Dominica who have to be on the blocks unemployed while they watch their Govt. awarding contracts, creating jobs for Chinese Construction workers for building State Palace, State College, and God knows what else.

    Public workers should also be afraid, seeing their local Co. going down the drain and workers cannot be paid.

    Farmers who are scared seeing their livelihoods declining due to neglect of the agriculture Sector. Youth are scared like hell seeing unemployment rising and not having the chance to be employed.

    Crime, violence, abuses of all kinds are rising. Corruption is rampant. Bad Governance is the order of the day. Imagine after 7 years, although the Electoral Commission requested funds for Electoral reforms. Nothing, Nada. No response from Govt. The voters’ list is still bloated and Unclean. No Voter ID cards as the independent body genuinely requested. Why Austrie? Why? Those are the things Dominicans are scared of. Unnecessary delays and stubbornnesss to implement the right things, causing more problems and strife.

    Elections in Dominica must be FREE and Fair. Dominicans are scared that stalling tactics for Electoral Reforms will prevent the necessary changes that will ensure our democratic way of life. Why would any Govt. not want to prevent fraud and bribery in our election process by doing the right things as raised by many Dominicans? Those are what scare us.

    • Nac Vibes
      October 13, 2011

      Yes my Brother/Sister, they are scared of the voices doing righteous works.

  78. %
    October 13, 2011

    Paranoia gone mad. From Pm to Reggie..All you guess who weill be next.. Ha! Ha! Ha! Boy look kicks from these jockers we.boy. The self destruction is closer than i thought man..All you came in by massive deception so the wraft of God is falling upon you all houses! THE WICKED TOWER OF BABEL IS CRUMBLING PEOPLE!

  79. Remember the Bible
    October 13, 2011

    What is wrong with this DNO?

    Oh please!! “The evil flee when no one is pursuing them” You know why? Guess why? They are haunted, not hunted? Are you Austrie?

    ADMIN: LOOK….if you have a problem with us, go somewhere else…..its that simple. SMH

  80. Anonymous
    October 13, 2011

    Reggie that saying? Reggie? He all over D/ca in his tinted vehicle, n nobody doesn do him a fart. Reggie that saying that? me daybar domnik

  81. Just
    October 13, 2011

    Dominica today is like a ship on the high seas spinning out of control. It has lost its GPS and its backup compass is not working. Austrie, Skerrit, ‘Brother’ St. Jean, Corporal Blackmoore, Savarin and the others have started that and the opposition was left with little choice but to respond accordingly. —— What’s the score? – 18 to 3—- or is it 3 to 18. What ever the score is or should be_– a ‘Rwanda’ (in the Caribbean) maybe developing in Dominica. That ‘boat’ is definitely taking water——-The only question I have is it going to take a 100 days for that to happen? Or when the court issues its verdict in the dual citizenship case or/and when the next election’s date is declared? Our island home is in trouble!!!

    • As I see it
      October 13, 2011

      100 days is nothing by the time ur girl has 3 periods it’s over. lol! You are not making sense.Or maybe you are none sensical.

  82. Anti-hate
    October 13, 2011

    I live and work in D/a. For a Dominican living overseas and listening to Q95 daily, it may be easy to believe that the country is in a state of upheaval and on the verge of an uprising.

    Fact of the matter is that on the ground I see no evidence of this. At my workplace, u hear the usual complaints, mainly about the cost of living in d/a. I don’t hear anyone talking about feeling the oppression of dictatorship..and many of my co-workers are pro-UWP.

    So I really am curious about who it is the UWP expect to join them in this so-called ‘regime change’

    The UWP can’t expect to lead a ‘popular uprising’ if they don’t have popular support!!..If it’s not a popular uprising its a coup. So there is some logic behind Austrie’s reasoning IMHO.

    • October 13, 2011

      Wondering if you listen to this lawyer program, Tony, and the labour party supporters, just asking

    • mouth of the south
      October 13, 2011

      yes iyah…. so the uwp going to stage a coup with no support hhhmmm… austrie own fear stems from his own party…. no coup will happen in dominica… the thing is after 18-3 the d.l.p wanted to silence opposition but that didn’t work… so with such a small support yet a big voice… the dlp is scared to what will happen if it grows to half of the majority support… if what u say on the ground is true then ask…. why would mr austrie feel the need to ask for security… he even claim to go marigot often without security.. a uwp strong hold… so what’s the fear…

    • Nac Vibes
      October 13, 2011

      Anti Hate, if you are saying everything is normal on the ground, then it appears Mr skeritt is not governing the country you live in, because he clearly is afraid of all the normalcy you witness daily.

    • time for truth
      October 14, 2011

      Anti Hate, you lie about it! Where in DA you work?
      You try to blame it on Q95 because it is the only radio station on the island that allows people to voice out their frustration. Yousound just as a son of Chavez who tries to keep information away.
      Again, what work you do and where do you work?
      People like you, wikidleaks, and Buwo don’t have a job at all. If you were working, your employer would not have allow you the time you guys have to respond to every article that is on DNO, especially where these currupt leaders are concerned.

    • Anonymous
      October 14, 2011

      objectivity is lost if you’re in the same fishbowl; as someone who does live outside of Dominica, Dominica IS in a state of upheaval!

  83. 4u2c
    October 13, 2011

    Government creating unsafe conditionds and then turn around and blame the opposition? The opposition is the masses!! Do what is right then you will have no fear. Why are the OPPOSITIONS walking around with no security it it is so unsafe? You guys have destroyed to country, you alll have threatened the public to and the country will respond. WIN , Loose or DRAW, what is that? How can a leader speak like that to it nation? Today we are less populated, highest unemployment, least developed, explooding in crimes, higher poverty, richest politician, least justice and the people must standy and say NOTHING !! Come on Austrie you have a right to look over your shoulder. Its not that you feel UNSAFE it is YOUR CONSCIENCE that killing you!! You can’t imagine you did the people so wrong and you have become so wealthy over a period of 9yrs….Yes the other will follow…YOU all CONSCIENCE will take care of your security…EAT YOU ALL RAW!!!

  84. October 13, 2011

    What is happening to this island, we do not need a civil war in DA, the opposition is not the only party to be blame, the present administration is to be blamed as well, when Tony, the PM and his followers are out there preaching violence as well what do one expect, people need to express their frustrations and dissatisfaction with the administration, regardless if it is labour, uwp or freedom, wondering how many of these guys have a degree or PhD in Political Science, reading what this Austrie guy stated seems like the PM and his minsters have something bad bundling up for Dominicans and this is mind bugging

  85. jupe75
    October 13, 2011

    Interesting. You hear about the intelligence service tapping into phones, then PM talks about a coup to overthrow him, now you have Minister Austrie talking about 24hr security for government ministers and security concerns.

    Watch out for the declaration of state of emergency and a ban on public gathering by people. I can see where all this is leading to.

    • Hmm
      October 13, 2011

      I agree…they think that all Dominicans are stupid …They are setting up for something…But God is bigger than that.

    • Nac Vibes
      October 13, 2011

      Those who have eyes to see, has seen it. Those who have ears to hear, has heard it and it’s now clear, that those who have mouths to speak, have been warning and now, after a series of alarmists out bursts by the pollution masquerading as a government, we will now begin to witness the last last days of Dominica’s democracy.
      There is a saying, ” If you want to control a population, make them afraid and then say, I will protect you”, now subtly, it’s begun. So onwards and leading up to May 2012, verbal intimidation of opposition voices will increase to the point arrests and sometime after the completion of the state malice, a dark constitution, a mockery in the face of the most high.

  86. $
    October 13, 2011

    Austrie, two PMs died in no time under this administration, that’s what you have to worry about… ppl in your own party will kill you, not where you eat.

  87. Evolved
    October 13, 2011

    Just an excuse to have a police escort with them at all times so it can further boost their small egos.

    I have never seen such maddness like this – the PM is not afraid though!
    Me jokes……

  88. LOVING IT
    October 13, 2011

    HE MUST HAVE DONE SOMETHING WRONG,WHY IS HE LOOKING BEHIND HIS BACK !!!

    • October 13, 2011

      As we all know without fire there’s no smoke the PM and his ministers are planning something and Austrie is Assuming () as far as i can see sooner of later there will be no more freedom of speech, no more democracy in this island, people will no longer be able to stand by the roadside and converse etc, they no what they are planning and preaching more hate, causing more division so that when their plot work the blame is already blamed on the opposition

  89. Hmm
    October 13, 2011

    What are you afraid of. These are the same people who said that Edison was having strange imaginings when he expressed concern about his safety and others.

  90. :-)
    October 13, 2011

    Austrie doh have nothing to do?
    Austrie, it is better to be thought of as a fool than to open your mouth and remove all doubt.

  91. Jacky Chan
    October 13, 2011

    Thee order day a Paro run through my backyard saying police and people coming after him. I look outside and all I saw was the dog. God I hope that now they have so much money and free time they not Paroing like Charlie Sheen and now they hallucinating. Winning !!!!!!

  92. executive command.
    October 13, 2011

    admin sorry we, but i cannot stay silent, if a man does not know better I CAN FORGIVE HIM, but when people who have DEGREES meaning they are more educated than the average man, THEN, they take that education to manipulate and rob unsuspecting POOR DOMINICANS that is nothing more than WICKEDNESS and EVIL… and I CANNOT forgive that, to know better and take advantage of those who are depending on you is just as bad as child abuse in my book..

  93. Turth Telling
    October 13, 2011

    Such a shame this is coming from a minister. What kind of example is he setting for the rest of the country. Did he even take into consideration the tourism industry. With such a statement how are tourists ever going to feel same to visit Dominica? I think something else is bothering him. Just come out and tell the truth.

  94. umm
    October 13, 2011

    “People can easily flip and go overboard because they are being fertilized and fed with venom that can easily tip a crazy man to do something crazy and I believe this is where the country is headed.” he said.

    :?:

  95. October 13, 2011

    this is so true, that’s something that I have been saying for a long time. just this week I posted a comment on DNO, about a remark that the opposition leader made, and I quote, we will mobilized our people to take action, end quote. my Beloved Dominicans it is time for us to look beyond political party and work for the greater good of country. we are known to be a peaceful people let us try to keep it that way, the Devil is raging and is looking to bring us Down as a people.

    • Remember the Bible
      October 13, 2011

      Anyway Dominican in the BVI- Your mind is very, very limited if you think that the statement “We will mobilized our people to take action” means calling for violence. I respect everybody’s opinion, but a lot of times I am ashamed as a Dominica to see the level of idiocy that is coming from Dominicans. We have to be the laughing stock of the Caribbean, we have to be.

      • buwo
        October 13, 2011

        SO explain what “We will mobilize our people to take action” means?

        18-3

        Hahahahahahahahaha

      • only
        October 13, 2011

        Amen to that.

    • Nature Man
      October 14, 2011

      I hope you were NOT one of those who was brought to Dominica as a voting slave? You all will find out!! It takes one to know one…the Devil is raging? Sot!!!

  96. Observer
    October 13, 2011

    This man has lost it! He is obviously paranoid. He is so sad!

    • Remember the Bible
      October 13, 2011

      @ BUWO I will give you just one explanation I think that covers it all- Peaceful PROTEST as is done in every civilized Democratic country around the world. It is only in despotic countries that this right is not respected! Like in Syria, Venezula, Iran, Morrocco,China and the rest of Dominica’s friends! It is they who turn peaceful protest into violence since they do not tolerate it.

  97. tell me
    October 13, 2011

    I am in california and i heard someone call for the destrution of the pm

    • La belle
      October 13, 2011

      Who cares where you ra e just say you heard it.

    • Ha
      October 14, 2011

      Ms California, how many times in America do you hear them call for the destruction of President Obama? duh……

  98. possie
    October 13, 2011

    oh brother!

  99. Remember the Bible
    October 13, 2011

    Oh please!! “The evil flee when no one is pursuing them” You know why? Guess why? They are haunted, not hunted? Are you Austrie?

  100. Ti Garcon
    October 13, 2011

    Minister Austrie, may appear to be paranoid, but really government Ministers cannot expect to ignore the signs that are coming from the opposition.

    May 29 1979 was a dark day in Dominica’s history. It resulted in setting back Dominica’s development by decades. Many people who were involved with staging the protest withdrew to the shadows when it was very clear that those days were hateful days. Even those who were involved in the Union action alongside with Charles Savarin passed the blame on him and him only. That is how they wished never to have been associated with May 29 1979. It is as though it was Charles Savarin alone who planned, executed and managed the events of May 29th , 1979.

    Today the evenmts of May 29th 1979 are placed on record (CD) as a means of stimulating the public anger against the government. Those who depsised and never wished to be associated with May 29th 1979 are todasy busy promoting the event as a watershed day in the politics of Dominica asking the youh to rise up against government a la May 29th 1979. Can you imagine that?

    That is why the opposition is up in arms with the improved intelligence gathering mechanism of government. The know they are planning for strife, chaos and confusion in the state, they know they want the government out of office by any means necessary, they know they are planning to put “boots” on the ground type activities to coincide with the upcomingh holidays, although D. Bruney warned them about the quantity of boots they must have to be effetive; they know they have sizeable support from among the ranks of the police force and the Special Services Unit in particular; they know that Mr. Skerrit is delivering on his many promises to the country, and so his popularity has sky rocketted and so their work of unseating him through legal means will take perhaps another decade. So they are planning illegal means to get the government out of office. So mr. Austrie is right. Any government thatis able to gather the kind of intelligence that government has about the opposition and chose to ignore the same and be naive is not fit to be in governmenmt.The opposition wouldbe right. So Mr. Austrie has every right to be concerned about the security of Ministers.teh signs of impending political gloom are written all over in the media and

    • executive command.
      October 13, 2011

      ASK MR AUSTRIE WHOSE EQUIPMENT IS CLEANING UP THE LAYOU DISASTER SITE. ASK MR BLACKMOORE WHY ISNT PUBLIC WORKS PLAYING ANY SIGNIFICANT PART IN THE CLEAN UP EFFORT, WITH ALL YOUR LONG WINDED DISTRACTION TALK…..A SIMPLE QUESTION TO ANSWER, WHAT SO OFFENSIVE ABOUT MY QUESTION?????

      • The Real 767
        October 13, 2011

        Ask Ambrose why he not fixing wall house roads!

      • ,,,,,,,,,,
        October 13, 2011

        ASK DARROUX WHY HE NOT FIXING THE DUBIQUE ROAD.

    • Nature Man
      October 14, 2011

      And why should we NOT be reminded of May 29, 1979? What is the big secret? Come on…Tell the youths the truth, and let the chips fall where they may

  101. Farmer's son
    October 13, 2011

    Wow! Is the minister serious? Have we reached the stage where ministers are afraid to travel within the country and need to be aware of what they eat? What kind of message are we sending to the rest of the world?

    • As I see it
      October 13, 2011

      Best he die from his own fears.

  102. woy
    October 13, 2011

    What happen to u regie you crying …lol lol as they hold jack warner all you trembling man…

    since when you fraid ppl. All u boasting how dominica is the safest place on earth with only 2 murders for the year and is that you going on national news and say. you doh shame boy….magwa sa

    remember there is a house slave in every quarter and records are being made,

  103. Cerberus.
    October 13, 2011

    I am truly astonished and saddened. If they are so well liked,even loved what are they afraid off? We are not important enough for Al Queda! Whom did you misstreat so badly you have to be afraid for your life? Rosie did not need this, nor did Pierro who both represented the exact same party.There is David Cameron going to work on a bicycle in London as is the mayor, Boris Johnson. You can have discreet security in the background, of course but the shows-of-force we are witnessing now do nothing but alienate the citizens from their representatives. Come on fellows, you are off the people, that same people of a small, friendly nation, who know each other and who voted for you overwhelmingly!

    • Anti-hate
      October 13, 2011

      “If they are so well liked,even loved what are they afraid off?”
      ———————-
      Obama is loved by millions of people around the world, especially coloured people who were happy to see the 1st black man in the White House. Being hugely popular has nothing to do with a need for personal security. All it takes is for one person who dislikes you to be willing to take things to the extreme and out your light..

  104. ball tampering
    October 13, 2011

    UTTER RUBBISH!

  105. Valley Rat
    October 13, 2011

    Austrie want skerro to declare a state of emergency, thats where all this talk coming from.

    • ~
      October 13, 2011

      yah so we will not hear the results from the courts… dem just tryin to get our attention on something else.

    • Malatete
      October 13, 2011

      Yeah, and rule by decree.

  106. tell me
    October 13, 2011

    amen to that mr austrie .conscious you a what biting him

  107. Benjamin
    October 13, 2011

    BS….

  108. Lady
    October 13, 2011

    Please Mr. Austrie you acting like a communist so it stands to reason that u will feel like one too. please………. what security u need…..
    slowly but surely you all bringing in communist ways….

  109. Ha
    October 13, 2011

    With such comments from our Ministers, how do we expect tourists to feel about coming to our country? Austrie stop your nonsense. Is not politicis they will kill you for….

    • God's child
      October 13, 2011

      OK…PRAY HE DONT GET KILLED. MAYBE HE KNOWS SOMETHING WE DONT.

      • Just asking
        October 13, 2011

        Has the drug lords call?

    • Karl
      October 13, 2011

      Does the venom from Q95 encourage them to come? Please!!!

      • Remember the Bible
        October 13, 2011

        You want to hear Venom? Listen to The Next level program, that is where the venom is coming from? What is wrong with you people? re you kidding me? What happened to minds in Dominica? What happened?

  110. .
    October 13, 2011

    The same people they sending will come right back at them.

  111. Mohamed George Bush
    October 13, 2011

    Interesting.

  112. Conscious
    October 13, 2011

    Austrie, what biting you, nuh?

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