UPDATE: Ronnie Isidore out

Isidore has been under pressure from certain member of the UWP
Isidore has been under pressure from certain members of the UWP, according to reports

It is official.

Senator Ronnie Isidore will not be contesting the Mahaut Constituency for the United Workers Party (UWP) in the next general election.

President of the United Workers Party (UWP), Ezekiel Basil, told a press conference on Thursday that “persistent behaviors over the past eight months by Isidore are contrary to to party’s ‘firm commitment to truth.”

He said this has led to the National Executive Committee (NEC) of the party to recommend Isidore’s removal as the UWP candidate in the Mahaut constituency for the upcoming general election.

Isidore and the top brass of the party have been at loggerheads for the past months and all efforts at arriving at an amicable solution to the situation proved futile.

Bazil said in recent times, the UWP political leader, Lennox Linton, told the media that the party would address the issue of confirmation of candidates, and to a great extent the Mahaut constituency. He then announced the withdrawal of Isidore who was already an endorsed candidate.

“The National Executive of the UWP has tabled and passed a recommendation to withdraw Senator Ronnie Isidore as the endorsed candidate for the Mahaut constituency for the upcoming general elections,” Bazil said. “Over the past eight months, Senator Isidore has had a number of trust and respect issues with the leadership of the UWP and the executive members of the Mahaut constituency association, which has adversely affected the party’s campaign for change across the constituency.”

He continued, “Notwithstanding the many opportunities given to him to integrate harmoniously with the team, Senator Isidore has persisted with behaviours that are contrary to the party’s firm commitment to truth, togetherness and effective team work for the good governance of Dominica.”

According to Bazil, the decision of the party’s National executive Council, concerning the recommended withdrawal of Isidore as candidate for the Mahaut constituency and other matters which will include the final ratification for all candidates already declared, will be presented to the next meeting of the UWP General Council for ratification.

The General Council is the highest decision making body of the UWP between annual conventions.

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288 Comments

  1. Francisco Telemaque
    May 17, 2014

    TRUE WESLEY MAN May 16, 2014
    FRANCISCO!!

    WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU VISITED WESLEY?

    So please stop posting like you know what’s going in the village!!!

    PLEASE STOP!

    You may not be the only fool who keep asking me that. I do not have to visit Wesley every day or year in person to know what is going on in Wesley. For your information, I speak to people in Wesley everyday. I support people in Wesley financially, I take care of my business!

    I am not like some of them as soon as they have few dollars they run to Dominica only for people to ask “you doh know who da come nu;” and call their name. I am not a pappy-show as you are; writing in block letters, and placing three exclamation points behind a sentence. That informs me that you are an uneducaed idiot; one who has not spent enough time in school.

    Maybe you should try to educate yourself, by paying someone to teach you before you attempt to contend with me. If you know so much about Wesley tell me what has happened in Wesley today. Mind your business, okay, I do not need friends, and friendship with people I know who are beneath me intellectually.

    Francisco Etienne-Dods Telemaque

  2. Gabriel St Jean
    May 17, 2014

    Heaven had it’s problems an what did the heavenly father do “Kick Satan Out”; i’m not comparing Ronnie with Satan no way! but people understand we are mere mortals with divers opinions. This is not the first time that we have had political divisions within our political parties. It happened as far back as i can remember in LeBlance’s day. D/ca survived; guess the voting public (citizens) at that time were more politically educated than today; no insult to (us) High School; College and University grads or drop-outs. The issue for which change is being echoed is bigger than Lennox or Ronnie. It has been said that a Government is a reflection of it’s people an country; all that hype about the Mahaut constituency an who should or should not represent which party is merely “water under the bridge”.

  3. wrong move and timin
    May 17, 2014

    Sorry but i have to speak my mind on this issue as a Dominican, not as blue, red or green. As everyone else i am very disappointed. Here we are going around the world bringing to the dominicans out there the message of change which we all admire. That is good i like it, i really like it. This problem arises before we all ever started our mission internationally. The public is going to say we not ready yet. Mr. Linton why in Gods name did we do that right in the moment of an election that is so critical. i just think this should have been dealt with inside and not in the media. We have to stop worring about what labour doing in their stupid camp and focus on ours with all this confusion. Labour has all these issues and we just have this one little issue and we let it get out of proportion. I am very worried that we will be losing alot of votes now because there are the people who voted Mister Isidore who do not like the party but because of him and his character, and that is the truth. We have lost a very good and well spoken candidate inspite of what the problem is within yourselves. i just cannot see what can create this problem. However life goes on and let us see what god has in store for us. Blessings

  4. rain$ue me."
    May 16, 2014

    Two leaders. Lennox (frying pan) Skerritt (fire). None R dem good. Poor Dominica.

  5. Executive
    May 16, 2014

    Damage control time for UWP.. Ronnie was out a long time ago, they could no longer deny it. The UWP has no class,why call a news confrence the purpose of which is to fire Isidore? Just replace him, instead of this public humiliation. When ministers are been fired the PM whoever he or she is uses the cover of a cabinet reshuffle to acheive that end.

  6. Mojo1
    May 16, 2014

    What is so strange is that, since UWP fired Ronnie, it’s only Labourites that vex. That’s very suspicious. Now if they love him so much why don’t they just sub Blackmore and send Ronnie in his place?

    • On Looker
      May 16, 2014

      hahahahahahaha my point exactly! Some of them say they were going to vote for him this time for the first time! So wasn’t he the SAME RONNIE of last election that they themselves by their own confession rejected on polling day? Mi dabah…

      These people never seize to amaze me.

    • Mamiez
      May 16, 2014

      Mojo1, that is so true, its because they know their source dry up… no more leaking of information.

    • largjan langmoere
      May 17, 2014

      But but did the UWP really and truely fire Isidore – because for clarity I just went back to the news conference clippings on podcast andI heard the UWP President clearly say that recommendations for the withdawal of Isidore as a UWP candidtae will be heard by the hirachy of the party and that a decision on Isidore fate will be made by this highest body governing the party – that is the Executive committee and from what I heard that highest decision making body has not met therefore a final decision or a determinaton on the matter has not been taken; therefore I think we should all refrain on contaminating the process or the decision of the final body . I personally will therefore refrain from making any further comments until the final ruling by the ultimate decision making body of the UWP IS MADE PUBLIC ; At that hearing it is expected that both sides of the story will be heard and that a final decision will be taken one way or the other. I therefore strongly suggest that members of the party including Isidore and also its critics involved should refrain from speculating and to allow the due process to take its course.

  7. Anonymous
    May 16, 2014

    Isidore will not win in mahaut so why sweat

  8. Neutral
    May 16, 2014

    TEAM PLAYER TEAM PLAYER. Another candidate the UWP must get rid of is JOSEPH ISSAC. He is the worse one on the list. I remember numerious calls was made to Norris Prevost, telling him to check out JOSEPH ISSAC history and he did nothing about it. LENNOX LINTON take my advise Check Out JOSEPH ISSAC history. If you do you would be SHOCK left alone you would get rid of him immediately.. If he remains as a UWP candiate after you do your research about him know that will be a sure seat you all will LOSE. UWP supporters continue to tell them about him and please don’t show a deaf ear NORRIS PREVOST this time.

  9. Executive
    May 16, 2014

    DNO, it looks as if the thumbs up and thumbs down is working fine for readers supporting the ideas of the UWP. :?: :?:

  10. Anonymous
    May 16, 2014

    I not leaving what I see for what I doh see. Dictator for Dictator give me Skerrit papa. Lennox still does not understand truth to power….that is why at least a high school education and in todays politics and economies…at college education is VERY important. Sitting behind a microphone in a studio and being at the helm of a team are chalk and cheese wii.

  11. lisa
    May 16, 2014

    wakeup people you all not seeing Edison James doing just like Mamo he going so he killing the party.

  12. tril
    May 16, 2014

    Put lennox in the mahaut constituency :D

  13. interesting
    May 16, 2014

    At the UWP press conference, Lennox Linton was named as one of their confirmed candidates.
    As leader of the UWP, he is automatically a confirmed candidate.
    The relevant information would have been where he was chosen to represent.
    Interestingly, unlike the case with the other confirmed candidates, he was NOT allocated a constituency.
    In my opinion, this was the most significant revelation from the press conference.

  14. interesting
    May 16, 2014

    The real concern for UWP is whether there is a possibility of removing Blackmore as the Mahaut parliamentary representative.
    As an independent observer, I think not

  15. 60 Minutes
    May 16, 2014

    Mr. Isidore,

    I look forward to you press release, these are strong words, Trust ! Disrespect !.

    Please say something and soon.

  16. hin
    May 15, 2014

    ronnie go speak to the p.m and join the labour family,u are too intelligent to be around those lazy boys of the uwp

  17. Sadam
    May 15, 2014

    First man to oppose the Leader. Gone. We’ll done. Others must be afraid.

  18. hot
    May 15, 2014

    You all labourites are just wicked. The same thing is happening in your camp and you say nothing. The selecting of a candidate is a democratic process and if the constituents are not happy with who they have, it is their political right to select who they feel is the better person. Not so in the labour party, it is one man that choosing who he wants. Are you people serious? No wonder why Dominica is not better off. What is going on in your DLP is good for you, but in the UWP it is not good. Dominica will never be better if you people only say good is good based on who do it; and bad is bad based on who does it. Fairness is far from you. Only labourites are Dominicans, they can do what they want and it is right for them. No other has the freedom. But God is a God of justice. The longest rope has an end. Do you remember Chavez? Where is he now?
    Dominica is a democratic country and it does not belong to one person. All Dominicans have a right and it is our privilege to select who we want. Go and straighten up the mess in the DLP. Go talk to the most corrupt government in the EC. We had enough of the labour party. IT is time for a change. DOminica does not belong to one set; it is all democracy. Change must come because we have been too long living in poverty, while a few are benefiting. Open your eyes, you labourites and see what is happening.

  19. 60 Minutes
    May 15, 2014

    Dear Mr. Joseph Issac,

    While you were listing chinese stories around Roseau, did you conveniently the very mall you were having your press conference has a chinese store??

    Did you ever ask your mentor (Mr. Prevost) , How much he is paid monthly?

    NICE TRY!!!

  20. warma
    May 15, 2014

    This is an unfortunate turn of events but alas, one I could see coming. I know Ronnie very well, he’s a friend, going all the way back to our days at SMA. I love the man. Ronnie has 3 significant flaws, however.

    When he has settled on to a position that he believes is his righteous cause, he becomes an immovable object; you cannot get him to modify his stance even in the face of overwhelming odds against it. In other words, he has the propensity to “die with his boots on” as the saying goes. Which leads to the second flaw; he holds a grudge.

    Let’s face it, Ronnie wasn’t going to win the leadership battle with Lennox, Edison’s “annointed” one. And Ronnie probably knew that, but he persisted precisely due to flaw #1. But Ronnie is not one to be the political leader of any party; he’s a great speaker, he can rally people to your cause, he has ideas, but he’s not the “political leader” type; Ronnie is more of a “right-hand man” type of guy, a potentially powerful political operative who could wield significant influence on the sidelines. But he is not “political leader” material. And because of this flaw, he was destined to hold a grudge for not having won the leadership battle. Ronnie is not the type to say, under these circumstances, “ok, I lost, let’s move along for the sake of the party and the goodness of the country”. He’s not the type to reconcile in these types of situations. Whilst in your party he will not deliberately sabotage your efforts but he certainly will not assist you in achieving your objectives. You on your own, and don’t call on him for help because if you do, you will soon discover that, well, you on your own, check your vibes, you do your thing, he’ll do his. That’s the Ronnie I know; you have to understand that I know the man for close to 40 years, all the way back to our days at the St. Mary’s Academy. He is a genuinely good man but like all humans, he has his faults, and these 2 flaws I know of and experienced personally over the years. So this doesn’t surprise me one bit; I think the party did well to exorcise this problem now and not later, when it could be an even greater distraction, which it could still become because of the 3rd flaw; he can be vindictive.

    Freed from the party, I can see Ronnie switching sides and campaigning for Blackmore, not out in the open but subtlety. I doubt that he would, but again, I would not be surprised if that development would come to pass. But that could be a catastrophic error; his reputation would take a hit. And again, he’s not one to care or to thing of that first before he acts. Although that may suggest that he could be reckless, I beg to defer; he’s an individual who’s resolute and if he believes he’s got the right cause, then full speed ahead (flaw #1).

  21. RealStar
    May 15, 2014

    All I am asking the PM to do is call the election ,, we will be coming down n vote u out , we put u in we Will put u out ,my name is already on the list for free ticket from labour.. My mom is already on Island, my sister is ready and my Aunty can’t wait, ticket or not we will be there , the UWP US tour opened our eye,, thanks guys

  22. South east voice/Mj
    May 15, 2014

    Are u people real ? SMH,,,the DLP drop several winning candidates with no explanation and is still looking to drop more , the UWP has only remove one for the intrist of the party and all that talk ,,, how can u please DOMinicans ,,, u ask for Edison to step down he did just that , now is a problem with Linton ,, what do u all really want ? , maybe pappy

    • Red Hot
      May 15, 2014

      I back you 150%. I do not like laborites for that. They too bias. I will be voting for Team Dominica next election.

  23. dat
    May 15, 2014

    The message was given to me that UWP is not good. Ronnie must tell the people his side of the story

    • HIM
      May 15, 2014

      @dat You really believe that UWP was not a principled party? Well you were fooling yourself. YOU WERE DEAD WRONG! That’s why i respect every member of the team, and have made up my mind that this is the best ever SET OF MEN/WOMEN assembled to take care of this poor and dying nation, impoverished and mis governed by Skerrit.
      WELL DONE UWP!

    • Malpardee
      May 15, 2014

      He has no side to give. Time will tell.

    • T
      May 16, 2014

      @dat Don’t burst your blood vessel. I am a stronger UWPite that anyone else in Dominica, and i am as cool as a cucumber, why should you a Skerrit slave be vex?
      Stuppesssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss!

      • dat
        May 17, 2014

        I will repeat it again the UWP are not good the message was given to me . Take it or leave it. I don’t live in DA I’ am not for no party and not a slave of the PM. Your blood vessel will burst when you all lose the election.

    • Sail
      May 16, 2014

      Can a government have all those corruption under their clothes and still be good. You labourites must be blind!!!!! The blind leading the blind will both fall into a ditch.

    • May 19, 2014

      sure he will when the time is right and their new name is undividied workers party they are not united

  24. Anonymous
    May 15, 2014

    Why are all these labourites posting as uwp supporters? Stop posting on dno under false pretense….. Cheese and Bread!

    • Simply the Truth
      May 16, 2014

      How do you know they are Labourites? They would be foolish to do so.

  25. Anonymous
    May 15, 2014

    Please send a lady to represent the people. I prefer female candidates, I think they are more caring.

  26. May 15, 2014

    this is a message to all the supporters of the uwp if you all really want Ronnie for you all candidate tareau cambell warner mahaut massacre canefield go out and demonstrate no Ronnie no vote ok.

    • Anonymous
      May 15, 2014

      Don’t tell uwp supporters what to do. They know just want to do……vote out dlp.

    • Malpardee
      May 15, 2014

      Exactly…

    • hmmmmm
      May 15, 2014

      Go to hell! Ambrose was fired twice did you all ever demonstrate? SMH

    • young man
      May 16, 2014

      Shut your damn mouth boohoo. U want to tell people Wat to do.come out there.all u get point for all u to post Wi. Go and demonstrate to take out labour in power all u damn lazy handout loving ego maniacs.all all u labourites worry about is all u getting handouts or all u get job for all u self but the massive of young people not getting job after they finish school Wicked set of people!!!! All u will comout there just now doe worry! Young people wud never vote for all u not me for sure!!!!

    • magwasa
      May 16, 2014

      i agree with that…

  27. FAST N FURIOUS
    May 15, 2014

    Bazil, you made mention of names and where they will be contesting the election.
    Your name and Lennox was mentioned last. You said you will be contesting the Wesley seat. Why didn’t you make mention of where Lennox will be contesting?
    Is he going to contest the Mahaut seat?
    Marigot don’t want him so he trying something on Isidore.
    No Isidore No vote Lennox;DICTATOR at Large…

    • ????
      May 16, 2014

      You damn lie he said he was contesting Wesley n Lennox Marigot! Too many people heard this for you to come with such a lie

    • Jah kal
      May 16, 2014

      Fast n furious u sound like u singing for ur supper I don’t think u live DA if ur eye is not open jump in river of ignorance and u will see and hear better .Chang Is A Must

    • kd
      May 16, 2014

      not mahaut

    • T
      May 16, 2014

      @FAST AND IDIOT. Don’t burst your blood vessel. UWPites are not vex, why should a Skerrit slave like you be vex about that?. Skerrit needs to buy you a book and pencil, to attend night school.

  28. we want developement
    May 15, 2014

    Sadly we can’t be blame in colihaut I agree with observer. Ms Daniel operative machine has no respect for us. One keeps cursing us off reproaches us for assistance we got for school. We are labourites but we not rolling with lady.nor we don’t want Roudette. So make up you guys mind give us Nicholas George on a labour ticket or protest we shall protest. Njahmi we love you too but just hold on let Mr George start the journey for us then you will continue.

  29. 100%truthful
    May 15, 2014

    When Julius Timothy was not made the leader of UWP we all know he got an Easy-Door into the DLP. I wonder if Ronnie Isidore has not identified an Easy-door with the DLP especially because his last name is also pronounced the same, though different spelling.

    • Papa Dom
      May 16, 2014

      Timothy always remained a fee paying member of the Labour Party so he did not need to enter again

  30. 100%truthful
    May 15, 2014

    To those of you that follow cricket Sammy taught us a good lesson this week. Sammy was a good captain but the selection panel felt it was time to change the direction they were going and therefore replaced Sammy with Ramdin. Two days later Sammy resigned from test cricket and vowed to continue supporting the team by making himself available for both T20 and one day, where he knows he has a sure pick, He did not go about vomiting secrets of West Indies with any of the opposing boards.. He realized the selectors spoke and he was not ready to hope for a pick so he simply saved himself and retired. That’s what Ronnie should have done. H e did not get the leadership of the party and he should either do like Sandford and move on as a team player or resign from the party. To go and sell out what is said in private just to get an Easy-door is wrong and clearly shows he is not a team player.

    • Malpardee
      May 15, 2014

      Interesting what did d man do? Mayb if he did all u mouth would be zip. Stop accusing the man .

    • The truth
      May 16, 2014

      That is truth with Cricket but with politics uwp should have don`t a better job in their due dilligence with candidates selection. First signs of incompetency.

  31. Annica Alethea
    May 15, 2014

    I sincerely hope that UWP is not committing political suicide.
    Those who believe that the Freedom Party is dead really do not understand politics. Neither the Labour Party nor the UWP has a sufficient support base to put them in power. DLP is enjoying power now because of the Freedom votes and UWP can only ascend to power if they could persuade the Freedomites.
    So Brian Alleyne and other classic freedomites might navigate towards UWP with candidates like Ronnie, but if you chase them away then the result will be devastating.
    Freedomites are for sale right now and sadly they are the ones who will decide the next election.
    Take this from a political wizard who understands the dynamics of Dominican politics.
    UWP should be patient with Ronnie, I hope they get another Freedom attractive candidate.

    • Not Me Alone
      May 15, 2014

      I some how agree with you but to say DFP is for sale is very wrong. As a Freedomite who only voted DLP from 2000-2009, just to keep UWP out, I can say to you that my party is not for sale. I wish UWP and Ronnie had both committed to the call for change but unfortunately, they didn’t. Come next election I will be voting UWP simply because of Lennox Linton as leader. As a fellow freedomite, I can assure you that if Ronnie was made the leader I don’t believe I would be on board with them because I have not seen leadership in him. Then to spill out party secrets with DLP base just before an important election is unacceptable and therefore I support what the UWP did.

      • Malpardee
        May 15, 2014

        What secret d man spill. In the first place there should be no secrets. That is d kind of life all u like in da hide and seek but is all u that will suffer. U might have a job so u are not facing hard time like the single mothers that can’t feed their kids and the young guys doing drugs because they have no jobs. This country needs a change … A big one.. And stop pointing fingers.

  32. comment
    May 15, 2014

    I could never be so happy is lenox linton dat leading uwp.if is one ting everybody knows people dho like lenox linton.not dominica,,,d same people he calling hungry foolish he want dem to vote for him..he say he wil stop gve duty free ,to civil servnt,so now all who get duty free well happy an who dho get waiting or hope to get ..so people so mad dat skeritt gve dem dat day will vote him out to put sumbdy dat will stop d giving..well lenox nobody dho tell u dominican love free tings an u need d same pple vote to win.

    • On Looker
      May 15, 2014

      Apparently Roosevelt Skerrit, his cabinet colleagues especially Austrie and Hartley Henry do not share your view and false optimism. Its seems like your are the only one who has no clue what’s up and what time it is….hahahahahah

  33. Positive
    May 15, 2014

    Good replacement would be Dr. Valda Henry.. These are the people I want to run our affairs….

    • Malpardee
      May 15, 2014

      U all are so crooked in da

  34. leaves you 2 wonder
    May 15, 2014

    Have you all seen the bold decisions taken by the prime minister of trinidad. Thats how people show how they stand for principle. You are spoken to and you decide not to get into line then you have to be dealt with accordingly, even if it means to be sacked. Principle is principle, thats Lennox for your money, briliant guy. Even the Trinidad Prime Minister have more balls than the Dominica Prime minister he just doh have that.

  35. JIM
    May 15, 2014

    Stuppesssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss. this is a non issue to me.
    KICKING SKERRIT OUT will interest me more.

    • change
      May 15, 2014

      I fully agree. I am ready to help you.

    • Ba Yo Bwa
      May 15, 2014

      Dream on. Not until he runs the full gamut.

    • Jimy
      May 15, 2014

      Why dont you kick urself!!! Dream onnnnnn

  36. Jail-corrupt-leaders
    May 15, 2014

    A vote for Linton is a vote for skerrit and a vote for skerrit is a vote for Linton, they are the same things that is why they hate each other and destroying Dominica in the process. :-x

    • change
      May 15, 2014

      This is why you need to shut up. No constructive input.

  37. Natural Living
    May 15, 2014

    Ronnie was hated by many of the party hierarchy the former PM because they felt Lennox should have gone up uncontested…..we live in a democratic country and i am proud of Ronnie standing up….many of those same people felt how dare he go against lennox….we are so backward in our thinking…..this year was UWP best chance at winning the election but this attitude will be the downfall…sorry to say…I have never voted workers before and i was going to most definitely going to vote for ronnie this year….uwp lost my vote…

    • Papa Dom
      May 15, 2014

      And why do you think there has been this change on their fortunes? Challenging was good but there comes a time when you accept the outcome of your challenge and move on.

      • Natural Living
        May 15, 2014

        He did accept the outcome as far as i gather…but what he would not accept is being sidelined because he contested for leadership….surely u can understand that…??

    • ??????????????????
      May 15, 2014

      @Natural Living Go spew your filth somewhere else. A political party has to do what it thinks is best for the party and country. Are you a HYPOCRITE? You should not be a MOO MOO on some occassions and then want to blurt garbage on other occassions.
      I FULLY ENDORSE WHAT THE PARTY HAS DOME!
      I wonder what would be your position on the poverty that Skerrit has plunged this country into! What would be your position on the insults that Skerrit and his ilks are hurling at slaves like you.

      • Malpardee
        May 15, 2014

        Everyone is entitled to their opinion including natural living.are u speaking filth?

    • YES I
      May 15, 2014

      you lie

    • Just Saying
      May 16, 2014

      I remember very clearly that, the Labour Party at it’s last delegates conference did not give the membership the opportunity to choose who they might have liked to run the affairs of the party. They simply tabled a resolution ( fait-accompli) and no one could have said anything.

      What’s your take????????

    • kenny g
      July 8, 2014

      ronnie is a very very good man he dont belong on uwp party he should be the next pm for the country god bless you

  38. theresa peters
    May 15, 2014

    Ronnie looks like he was absent for the last several months..no show, no involvement showing no interest since the leadership contest

  39. james
    May 15, 2014

    You tink LINTON joking, ask Ken.

  40. rain$ue me."
    May 15, 2014

    Un-officialize it and I’ll vote for all you. No R No V.

  41. rain$ue me."
    May 15, 2014

    London bridge is?…………………. :lol:

  42. listener
    May 15, 2014

    Not surprised at all, I agree with Ronnie 100% for not wanting to work with a drop out of school leader, I would have done the same and contest the leadership , but the big question is who will be candidate for mahaut constituency ? is it lenox ? theres more to come it’s not over , just asking Mr linton are you still disappointed no date of election? liar liar pants on fire, I see desperation and that Ronnie situation I see you uwp just shoot your self in the leg ,and as a result you don’t need to put any candidate in that constuency unless you want to make a contribution to the treasury of Dominica ,Labour is the change we will stay with the change . :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen:

    • Granbarian Born
      May 16, 2014

      NONSENCE!!!!!!!!! With no education see how far he has reached.. Where are you in life…. With no education linton has accomplised alot

  43. ()
    May 15, 2014

    GOOD MOVE! . Do not do like the Labour Paerty. You are on a campaign of truth, show the nation that you are different from those corrupt ones who have sunken this country.

  44. gina
    May 15, 2014

    Dominicans are too hypocritical in their partisanship. DLP dropping candidates like flies, UWP drops one and this big hoopla.

    Are you people for real?

    • WHO VEX VEX
      May 15, 2014

      It most have a big Hoopla because we dont go around screaming team Dominica

  45. NICA
    May 15, 2014

    All you don’t want Ronnie because he challenge for leadership, be careful what you wish for Lennox; TarToe, TarToe.

    Ronnie is still the man in the Canefield constituency!

    • On Looker
      May 15, 2014

      Was Ronnie ever? Allu not fooling any body with allu negativity nuh. You all will not dictate what happens on this side. Go to hell is non of your damn business!

  46. Anonymous
    May 15, 2014

    My understanding is that a recent email read by the Chief showed Labour losing in Mahaut!

  47. New jersey
    May 15, 2014

    We voting UWP all the time change is a must all de way with de workers party I finish with labour party

  48. was uwp but no
    May 15, 2014

    I hear is marlon giraudel they want in isidore place

    • Marlon Giraudel
      May 15, 2014

      Don’t you dare attempt to drag my name in this. This is totally untrue and false. I am wondering why did DNO even approve a comment like that with my name spelt out in full.

      • If i should say so
        May 16, 2014

        because u are a sheep in wolves clothing…. You in NY running your mouth ans bulling people on FB everytime they say something about the opposition but everyone knows your true colors and they know how to push your buttons..

      • Anonymous
        May 16, 2014

        Law suit easy

      • senjoe red red
        May 16, 2014

        U would drag somebody else name but now de shoe is on De other foot u vex marlon :lol:

    • Anonymous
      May 16, 2014

      Molone live ronniee out of your dirty mouth he is not your type and you are one of the trouble maker you jealouse of his smile

      • Marlon Giraudel
        May 16, 2014

        lmao….woye ebeh papa

      • A JOKE THAT MAN
        May 20, 2014

        His turn is coming and harder too. wish everything you want for yourself for others. when they finish use people in that party is so they throwing them down. who vex vex vex get lost. ha ha ha ha

  49. FAST N FURIOUS
    May 15, 2014

    Dictatorship on the rise!..Do as I say and not as I do.
    I’m the Boss; The TOP BRASS..
    Anyone who talks against me or fails to take command will be executed. Who is the Dictator?!
    Ronnie you are a man with Balls, stand up for the truth and don’t give in to that DICTATOR!

  50. Possi
    May 15, 2014

    Bad move now not the time for dat… if there was a situation dat should have been dealt with months ago.

    • all ya not easy papa
      May 15, 2014

      i agree with you possi. to see that these men went out internationally to prove to the country how much better they are from the present government and just when they about to make some waves into the hearts of the people they coming up with a petty thing they could have solve among themselves. i am very disappointed with them man. Ronnie is the man for mahaut. imagine i hear people who campagne for the parl rep no longer with him and voting uwp all because of ronnie. I only hope they know what they are doing. Who that giving them those kind of advice there nah. linton boy i hope you doh listen to those administrative that with ronnie to put him out, unless u have a beef with him. THIS IS SO UNFORTUNATE.

    • data plan
      May 15, 2014

      Poor yoj

    • listening
      May 17, 2014

      so it is dealt with now, better late than never…..In leadership you have to administer a level of patience which is what Linton has been doing with Ronnie and the time has expired. Ronnie needs to think about the party not himself and he did not so needs to butt out.

  51. Norm
    May 15, 2014

    Folks this is not a big deal at all.. Every political party has its internal conflicts and makes decisions based on his policy and procedures. If the leadership felt that Ronnie wasn’t playing ball with them then it made the right a decision to fired him. Also Ronnie was not favored to beat Blackmoore in Mahaut anyway. Remember in 1975 Labour PM Patrick John fired Mike Douglas who they say did not respect John was not a team player.

  52. LINTON/MARIGOT
    May 15, 2014

    We need elections now……. trouble in the camp/team they never wanted Ronnie. There is a place for you on the DLP team…………. we don’t reject a vote is a vote and it counts. Linton and Eddy running the pappy show

    • data plan
      May 15, 2014

      Take him is there he belong

    • May 16, 2014

      I’m so pleased that Ronnie is a very educated individual to understand what people like you have to say and I’m very glad that he big up his party and to say he is not running anywhere Ronnie is telling you in every days life their will be issues but that dont mean the door is closed and that if he doesnt run as their choice he would be in a better position to help to sellect another person as good as himself so when you a dishing out your hot air think first because their is a process and that every one have to go thru it, it’s not like the DLP where only one person(PM) calls the shuts. Ok.
      But to make it much clearer it’s like if you have a man on the play ground and he is not doing much to be able to win the game the coach takes him out and he send in someone else but the first guy is still part of the team so that’s what Ronnie is saying if you were listening.

  53. mosbo
    May 15, 2014

    Team Dominica continue to let god direct and take control. This is change from within. these DLP supporters who a now crying down this move should be ashame, go ask Skerrit to be like team dominica and explain to u all his reason for still telling Baptise in marigot, do not worry he is still the candidate. Team Dominica, keep focus, u lead and Skerrit will follow. Am very sure that the young people of this land now know that they can trust this team. what a press conference. God bless u team Dominica.

    • IS SO NAH
      May 15, 2014

      is our people that pretending to be labour and talking all those negative talks about ronnie. shame on all you. When Mr. Isidore enter the arena he was loved and all of all you getting goose bumps when he talks because he has a powerful voice and saying he is brilliant now all you get new crop all you do not want him again. the problem with all you is that ronnie cannot be turned and twist around and has a mind of his own and that is what is the problem. Stop saying he want leadership and want to be a leader and cannot get over linton being the leader. that is the poor excuse you all are using to get him out. Ask for those so call administrative that started all this, let me tell you all, those little petty things you all go to the leader with as angelo say on his show should never had happen.

  54. MY 2 CENTS
    May 15, 2014

    I thought the Shoes was the one to KICK people out LOL. Labour……….. Ka………Twavay

  55. ali
    May 15, 2014

    linton was so disappointed PM didn’t announce a date for election and that joujjou still not yet ready cause he’s still chopping and changing.

    • May 16, 2014

      So do you believe the DLP is ready with all the troubles they are having in the different consistencies so what a u saying u should think before u post your comments that why I do believe some people in D’ica do not think before they speak or post comments
      Ali help your PM how to discard persons in his partuy look what is happening in Wesley consistency with Gloria Shillingford and a cousin of hers who lives in C’da A.Benjamin she lives in a large country do you think she believe in the people in Wesley muchless D’ica u should look into that, and for u in the future get your facts before you exale.

  56. workerss
    May 15, 2014

    its about that time

  57. LAPLEE
    May 15, 2014

    I have noticed that I cannot give a check mark neither for or against. We live in a democratic society. This is wrong, wrong , wrong.

    • May 16, 2014

      Well it seems that we are back on track once more I myself was shocked when I tried this morning so try it it’s working.
      DNO we thank you for resolving the problem.

  58. wounded lion
    May 15, 2014

    well is not for party not for power but love for country if he has to removed then so be it

  59. Frank Talker
    May 15, 2014

    Most of the comments made on this article are just b.s.. It’s like folks wanting to see their nom-de-plume and comments on the internet so they just write anything on their minds. All this nonsense about Labour Party and Blackmore, and how Ronnie is a good man, these things don’t contribute to intelligent discourse. Political parties are faced with challenges everyday and decisions have to be made. That the candidate is popular is insignificant if he is more burdensome in another critical area. Babs Dyer was the successful candidate in Roseau North and was given a Cabinet Office, but when his loyalty and team play came into question, The Dame looked at him straight in the eye and barked out, “You’re Fired!!” Yes, this powerful Parl Rep and patriarch of the family law firm was dismissed.
    Senator Atherton Martin suffered the same fate under two regimes. Ambrose George, Parl Rep, was also fired twice, by Rosie Douglas and by Pierre Charles.
    If a political party has reason to question the collective responsibility of a party member, it would be clearly the right thing to do, to discipline him. And if opposition supporters wish to bray about it, let them!
    Ronnie has been my good friend for a couple decades, but he is definitely not political, Cabinet and leadership material. If his party is successful, Ronnie should be given administrative work.

  60. me
    May 15, 2014

    DNO, is this a political site or is it a news site, I just saw a post about ian douglas making nasty comments about the pm, I went on utube and heard the comments by ian, I came back on dno to comment on the comment about ian’s nasty comment on pm, only to find out dno remove the person comment, that’s a shame

  61. Objectivity
    May 15, 2014

    How dare you challenge me. You Out!

    Little dictator Lennox Linton in action!!!!!

  62. Bois Mortelle
    May 15, 2014

    The way dem Workers talking it seems DLP candidates had to remain in power forever like Bois Mortelle…….. DLP is a party of inclusion. We give the best candidate a chance based on what supporters are reporting… We want to win an election…
    Is removing Isidore to put Lennox in Mahaut affording Workers a chance to win that sit…. Of course so… Put the leader in Mahaut to take blows….
    When i see Lennox, I see a person if given a chance to become Prime Minister, the Ministry gate being closed from the first floor and only those he wants to see can come.
    I see Lennox in a big chair saying send that Labourite home because he did not vote Workers
    I see Lennox demanding that Dominicans must go to work on Easter sunday or No christmas holidays… DICTATOR

    Isidore is out simply because he had the balls to challenge Lennox for leadership.. simple

    By the way where is Deputy Leader and the Leader of the Opposition… shouldnt these two men be holding a prominent position at a Workers news conference……

    Alas Workers, the longer Skerrit stretch that elections is the more allyou dig hole… What next.. Salisbury debacle?
    Anyway no one is a Bois Mortelle…. Si sors sa change zors pas meme las , sa les zors la zors parka casse wen monde/

  63. yesii
    May 15, 2014

    lol so the denial previously was just a front..hmnn ok kool! Cause if i can recall i remember seeing mr Isidore with team dominica in st. joe on sunday may 4th hmnnnn.. Is his party even legit?

  64. May 15, 2014

    He probably wants to join the DLP,I will not supprise , politicians really doesn’t like too be without a party and theres only two major parties in Dominica U W P and Labor so folks let see what gonna happen, So no more Freedom Freedom?

  65. labourite
    May 15, 2014

    The process of asking Ronnie Isidore to demit his position as candidate for the UWP was good but it would be interested to know who will replace him… I wish his successor well, best wishes,

  66. Mahaut
    May 15, 2014

    Who is dictating now? Pot calling kettle black. Ronnie you met your demise by going against the Mightier Than Thou.

    • Malpardee
      May 15, 2014

      Who is mightier than anyone ? God is!! Lennox is not mightier than ronnie. Put yur trust in god not man!

  67. jlo
    May 15, 2014

    No matter who allu put in the mahaut constituency the DLP will always win. Who’s next to be withdrawn?

    • Change
      May 15, 2014

      Change is a must!!!

    • ounthedot
      May 15, 2014

      Which do you prefer to add sugar to your tea or to add salt so continue to vote DLP.

  68. nits
    May 15, 2014

    UWP acting like they r a perfect party.. I remember clearly when there were speculations that the UWP was trying to get rid of Ronnie, Lenox Linton came on q95 and said that wasn’t true..even Ronnie came on the air and stated that everything was OK and that was just a rumor that the party was trying to get rid of him..and that gives me more reason not to believe anything that comes from a politician’s mouth..They are all LIARS!!!

    • Dominican
      May 15, 2014

      Do you think that Lennox Linton must just jump into answering because the media speaks. The people were in the process of dealing with their problems, persons like you will then come out and say Lennox should not wash his dirty linen in public. Skerrit is changing 7 candidates and nobody speaks. UWP is changing 1 candidate and there is a big problem. Go ask Skerrit the reason for changing the candidates.

      • listening
        May 17, 2014

        Boss(Dominican) they cannot even whisper much less ask Skerrit who they support about the changes in the DLP camp. He would tell them go to HELL!!!!

    • ounthedot
      May 15, 2014

      At that point they were not ready to get rid of him. They were giving him a chance to fix himself and reflect on his wrong doings, he never did and things were getting worse. The party was forced to take action at tis point. If you have a bad mango in a box what would you do with that bad mango please answer me franfly.

    • %
      May 15, 2014

      @nits Yes we. That’s what HONEST PEOPLE, AND hONEST pOLITICAL PARTIES do. They do not keep you there even after you have been fired THREE TIMES, because you knew! you knew! you knew!. Thats why my vote is WORKERSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS
      WORKERSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS
      A party cannot be preaching TRUTH, TRUST AND HONESTY, and be found doing otherwise!
      I LIKE IT!
      I REALLY LIKE IT!
      I love Ronnie but if it comes to that, and he won’t change, HE HAS TO GO HIS MERRY WAY!
      i love this party!
      UWPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPP!
      HOW LONG?
      NOT LONG!
      THATS WHAT TRUTH IS ALL ABOUT.

    • Hans
      May 15, 2014

      If I recall Lennox did not say ” it was not true” unless you understand English like the way Tony Astaphan and his gang want you to

  69. Shameless
    May 15, 2014

    A chain is only as strong as its weakest link. No team can be successful if there continues to be a dissenting, untrustworthy, unworkmanlike behavior coming from the minority within. I love Ronnie but truth is his ego has gotten the best of him. Party leadership is not determined by one person but rather through a democratic process. Lennox won the leadership battle but Ronnie never got over the loss hence became a huge distraction. Further, we all know Ronnie is NOT ready to lead the party.

    Lastly, one cannot go to closed door meetings and soon after deliver the “top secret” good because and EASY-DOOR is eager to open up to you so you can come in and day-par-lay. I love you Ronnie but you are wrong and should take responsibility for what happened. Nonetheless, Change is a Must so you are forgiven and welcomed to stay as a UWP member because the party remains all inclusive.

    “I AM FOR CHANGE; ARE U?”
    Assertive, NOT Agressive!

    • EH??????
      May 15, 2014

      “HIS EGO HAS GOTTEN THE BEST OF HIM”???? Who has a bigger ego than lennox ???? I voted Ronnie in the last election but I can tell that I will not be voting in this election. I am not a laborite but since you withdrew my UWP candidate I will withdraw my vote too.

      • May 16, 2014

        I’mI sure you would be better voting for the DLP because they are the only party that votes for the individual and not for the vision for the Country so becareful what you a posting.

    • Natural Living
      May 15, 2014

      you have no idea what u are talking about……Ronnie was hated by many of the party hierarchy the former PM because they felt Lennox should have gone up uncontested…..we live in a democratic country and i am proud of Ronnie standing up….many of those same people felt how dare he go against lennox….we are so backward in our thinking…..this year was UWP best chance at winning the election but this attitude will be the downfall…sorry to say…

      • Malpardee
        May 15, 2014

        ” ronnie was hated by….” Are u all listening to u the words from your mouths… Hate is a very strong word. I can see alot of people working for satan..,, who is on god’s side by the way? Dominica needs to be saved. U all need serious help. Jesus help them.

      • On Looker
        May 16, 2014

        why are u perpetuating that lie about Lennox wanted to go uncontested? Did Lennox say those words to you, has Eddo communicated the same. Is just so allu say is Salisbury Lennox running, allu do not even know what new lie to tell.

        You need to find out who grew bitter after the election for leadership ended with a convincing win for Lennox through a very democratic process.

        I renounce and reverse all the negative words that you are pronouncing against this power and transparent organization in Jesus’s name.

        Long leave the DLP and we are voting for change amass!

  70. Doc. Love
    May 15, 2014

    Whether you Like Mr. Lennox Linton or not, this boy from Marigot knows what it is to be transparent. When news got out that their was rangling in the Party relating to Ronnie, he told Dominicans and the rest of the world by extension that a press conference will be held and a statement will be made on the situation. Hello, a press conference is called, the rest is history. When is Skeritt going to hold a press conference and be questioned like Mr. Linton and the rest of the UWP Team Dominica were questioned and tell Dominicans reasons relating to the alleged discarding of DLP candidates such as Miss Shillingford, Timothy, Graneau, Pinard, Toulon, Walter and Douglas.

    • A Doubting Thomas
      May 15, 2014

      The topic is about the UWP. Is it that difficult to remain on topic? Who is UWP putting up now as a candidate in Mahaut? Now that there is CHANGE. The Party Leader? Oh no! not against Blackmore. DLP has that one locked down. If you can drift so can we too.

      Where is the UWP Party Leader running? That is the big question UWP should be concerned about. Not about the DLP Candidates. The DLP knows in what constituency their Leader is running. Doesn’t the UWP need to know where their leader will run? Is it in Salisbury, Marigot, or Roseau Central? Well not Roseau Central, this one is in the bag for the DLP already.

      Dominicans would like some members on the Opposition side in Parliament after the next general election. The UWP Leader would most likely love to run in the Roseau North, I am sure of it; but the DLP is solid there and that would mean an end to his political career…..ah, an end to ever becoming an MP before it has even started. Because he only has one chance and it is now or never and we all know it. He cannot wait 5 more years. He needs at least one seat, his own, but where? Dominicans want to know.

      That is what the UWP should be concerned about. All the other distractions are not lost on us and we are using them as dasheen leaves. The UWP has real issues for a party who wants to be next government.

      • May 16, 2014

        Mr.Linton is from M’got and he will be running in the village of M’got why on earth would you like him to do other wise instead of dishing on him why dont you try to get your PM to debate him and by the way Linton is not a civil servant of the Island you dont pay him a salary the one you pay keep telling you it’s not you dam business where he gets his money, go to hell go to hell those are the issues that should concern you, but all the hand outs will come to an end how long not too long

      • On Looker
        May 16, 2014

        Here is what we call a party with real issues;

        WHO REALLY IS THE DLP’s CANDIDATE FOR;

        1. Soufriere Constituency?
        2. Marigot Constituency?
        3. Roseau North Constituency?
        4. Wesley Constituency?
        5. Salisbury Constituency?
        6. Colihaut Constituency?
        7. Paix Bouche Constitency?

        Then we are all aware of the battle in the camp over;

        1. Portsmouth as Ian was not favored
        2. Cottage being that Mervin was in the running, trying to unseat a senior minister of Government with help from the helm
        3. Kalinago Country and this last minute filling the blanks candidate
        4. Allu had already to Petter that he was not favored to run

        Well look trouble.

      • largjan langmoere
        May 17, 2014

        emmmh what a joke A doubting Thomas is! really. I guess you did not listen to the UWP President when he clearly stated that Lennox Linton for Marigot and yours truelyEsekeiel Basil for Wesley; you are in denial my friend but if you want Isidore tell us if you all are going to discard Blackmore because the way you sound is if UWP had kepft Isidore then Blackmore would be history hahaha.

  71. barbecue
    May 15, 2014

    Well you can see the reasoning of Dominicans lead by the news media – you mean the UWP had a news conference for almost 2 hours and the only thing worthy for media coming from that news conference is about Ronnie Isidore- I tell you we are really a backward people; Ask for Carlisle Johnbaptiste of all that was said in the news conference the only thing that was of interest to him is Ronnie Isidore and the malee- there were so many issues and matters brought forward at this news conference but the only thing that is of interest to the media is Isidore what a bunch of jokers really.

    • May 16, 2014

      Matt is all about Rating and when he is taken to task he cuts people off with slap shot responses I was listening to his exchange with Carlisle and I got from it they intended to keep the issue ging I’m proud that Ronnir told him he will make a comment after he recieved a response to his email from the president of the party and I agree with that,.

  72. ounthedot
    May 15, 2014

    Tout Isidore say Isidore Ronnie never accepted Lennox as Leader and he had a problem with that, he kept on undermining the party which was not fear as a member of the team. he was given many opportunity to adjust to the situation which he never did, even when he was given the chance to clear himself he didn’t. A vote was taken and all voted to withdraw the candidate so as to arrest further damage. Ronnie had on foot in and one foot out in favour of the DLP. Why have someone in the camp you are not comfortable with and he is not comfortable with also.

    • Malpardee
      May 15, 2014

      You must be a rep in d party to know that.

  73. Reon
    May 15, 2014

    Is this the most important thing we heard from the press conference?
    Though this type of infighting is not good for a party the UWP demonstrated today what living in a democratic country should be about.

    On the other it is surprising that not much is being made about the infightings in the labor party… have we just become immune to the disorder in the labor party or are we just too scared to speak out!!!

    But this not the most shocking news I heard this morning. The closing down of a number of local small and large businesses to the Chinese is more concerning. Did you hear the amount of businesses that have shut their doors??

    The question is does these Chinese employ Dominicans, are they paying taxes, do they patronize with other businesses, are their moneys staying in Dominica?

    Do we really care about what is happening to our Dominica or is this about personalities – Linton vs Skeritt?

    Think Dominicans before it’s too late!!!

  74. 100%truthful
    May 15, 2014

    DNO, I like your headline for this article. “Ronnie Isidore out,” and your first sentence: “It is official.” Is it official now that:
    Miss Gloria Shillingford – Out. Mr. Dayton Baptiste – Out. Mr. Graneau #2 – Out. Mr. Ian Pinard-out. Mr. Toulon- Out. Matthew Walter -Out? Also, Ian Douglass- Call under review’and waiting on third umpire; Mr. Reggie Austrie – Call under Review and waiting on third umpire; Mr. Ambrose George, who is acting PM- call under review and waiting on 3rd umpire. Julius Timothy- Call under review and waiting on 3rd umpire? Same thing with Castle Bruce, Morne Jeaune, and the Valley? Boy the only sure player is the captain jesus.

    • Dominican for sure
      May 15, 2014

      Blasphemy!!!!

    • May 15, 2014

      If there are broken links within the party that refuses to commit fully they should be removed but it would be much better they should resign but the party brass do have the right to send those people packing Ronnie got enough chances to adjust himself he failed the test he only have himself to blame .UWP is runningtheir campaign on integrity,transparency,rule of law ect therefore they are just practicing what they preach so we should not be shocked.
      Those are the kind of changes we are calling for when something is wrong we should not try to sweep it a side we have to deal with it dont allow it to fester knowing that their are those that will not agree with the out come.
      If Ronnie still believe in the party and is still a supporter he should continue to do all that he can to make sure Team D’ica UWP gets in power, by then he would have showed he still wanted change for the people and the Island.
      The UWP made the right decision in the case of this matter.

    • Hart with no heart
      May 15, 2014

      And all you blue vex as usual.All you will stay in the yard doh matter what.

    • change?
      May 15, 2014

      @100% truthful, you could continue because it looks as if you have the inside track…Ronald Charles -Out. Joseph Issacs- Out. Monel Williams- Out. Danny Lugay – Out. Thompson Fontaine – Out. Ezekiel Bazil – Out. Lennox Linton – uncertain. Joshua Francis – out. Issac Baptiste – Out. Mr. George – Out…@100%truthful the way things are going it looks as if bowler Propaganda operating from both ends is on track for a record haul of 42 wickets without a run on the board :?: :mrgreen: :lol: :cry:

  75. whoa
    May 15, 2014

    The way you people are going ob you would swear Ronnie is some kinda saint that was wronged by the uwp. Please! Furthest thing from the truth.

    • May 15, 2014

      yes he is you jealous

    • data plan
      May 15, 2014

      Tell them.

    • Malpardee
      May 15, 2014

      Who said he was a saint. It appears he proved to u he is not. U all need to stop that gossip rubbish and stop talking things u all don’t know about. U can only know someone if they had an impact in yur life. What did ronnie do to u u talking about saint. U all negative people need to stop attacking people. Even d pm all u attacking when not
      Necessary. U all need a life and that life is to repent and leave satan in his koeshornee.

  76. On Looker
    May 15, 2014

    I welcome this new development and congratulate the UWP on this BOLD and decisive move. This is testimony that this organization is bigger than any one person or subset of the organization. My thing is once your attitudes and or behaviors are counterproductive and trust in you is coming into question, then you ought to have been discarded.

    We see it happening with the DLP when on separate occasions Ambrose George’s trust and integrity was called into question resulting in him being fired. The only difference is that the DLP has NO SCRUPLES and he was brought back into the cabinet both times. So they have no real philosophy but only seem to react to public criticism that is legitimate. Other than that they would not care less. This attitude by the DLP only breeds treachery. Will Roosevelt Skerrit ever in his lifetime trust Ian Douglas again?, if he ever did in the first place.

    The foolishness about Lenox Linton being a dictator and had it coming for Ronnie is utterrubbish! For your information the very delegates from the Mahaut Constituency supported Lenox for leader over Ronnie. No one dare challenge the leadership of the DLP and that is the truest meaning of dictatorship.

    I know for a fact that a number of people who have not been registered in the Mahaut constituency and are willing to support the UWP were passed on to Ronnie. He has yet to approach these people. It is clear to many out there that Ronnie had his own agenda and such as man has no place on a team.

    Can you imagine going to war with a man like this on your side with a loaded gun? Have you ever heard of friendly fire? In a team setting one’s allegiance must reside with the team and not with the enemy.

    The DLP needs to take a few leaves from the UWP’s openness and accountability. For example Ian Pinard places on the public record that he is not running and that Sam Martin is the man but in the usual highhanded manner and lack of respect for the constituency Sam is discarded and Ian is once again on the cards and “no dog bark”. Look at how they themselves undermined Vince in St. Joe. See what is happening with Bentley Royer in Salisbury, Dayton Baptiste in Marigot, Graneau in Kalinago Country, how they incited Mervin Paul to go after Austrie in Cottage, Gloria in Wesley and the lists goes on and on.

    In St. Joe a few short years ago Skerrit spoke about getting rid of Parl. Reps who were not performing. On May 5th he agrees that some have not played their part. However he dare not touch them. He knows that Peter is bitter with a family of 18 DLP voters and supporters in his own constituency, he also knows that Grandbay is aggitating against Justina and several discussion have be held at caucus level (every Monday) calling for the replacement of these and in cliques they speak badly of their colleagues but embrace them in public. I can’t associate with this kind of treachery and political vulgarity.

    The UWP has once again demonstrated to the entire world that they are transparent, responsible, mature and team spirited. Also that they can manage conflict and rule by consensus. This is the type of leadership that Dominica yearns for at all levels be it at the home, work place, the church or government. I like that…. I really like it! I shall repose my trust and confidence in this Team Dominica for obvious reasons and this time around I have moved away from party politics and putting Dominica first. My friends with today’s move by the UWP I am thoroughly convinced that change is no longer an option…IT IS A MUST!

  77. Neutral
    May 15, 2014

    Ronnie day one I told you that donkey have no place in horse race. You see what the UWP did to you. However, knowing your principle and what you stand for continue to reach out to your community and the enviroment in making meaningful assistance to those who need it.

  78. girl
    May 15, 2014

    wosh wosh . PM call election problems in the blue camp .

    • data plan
      May 15, 2014

      This is just one problem. The PM has many. Careful what you ask for.

  79. observer
    May 15, 2014

    I support UWP this time around, but I need a better explanation as to why Ronnie was let out. Simply running for the leadership can’t be the reason – it is a democracy- Hillary Clinton ran against Barak, and then became his Secretary of State. I am concern about this decision, because I listen to Ronnie in Parliament, and he is well spoken. Can the UWP team be a little more transparent on that one?

    • Weh papa
      May 17, 2014

      Did the UWP say to you that Ronnie is being let out simply because he challenged the leadership?

      Where did you read that or hear that? From the UWP? or from persons who will now inject their propaganda into the matter for various reasons?

  80. Truth
    May 15, 2014

    good move uwp ,
    the laborites wanted Ronnie for leader so that they would have some foot to stand on ,,but their plans have failed,
    Linton they afraid of , they cannot find nothing to say about him ,so they vex,
    Ask reggie about Linton’s white shirt, He clean, and that’s what we need in dominica now

    • Malpardee
      May 15, 2014

      Is that is what u think. Bwavo coco. Everything happens in time. Check your bible. Ecclesiastes chpt 3. And if u think his white shirt clean , check out the dry cleaners. Remember i told u so!

  81. Ex Labourite
    May 15, 2014

    This move by the UWP to oust Ronnie is timely and demonstrates very clearly, that the UWP under Lennox Linton’s leadership is a NO NONSENSE party. This is a team effort, the party has rules and regulations and if Ronnie refuses to play by them, then he must be disciplined. From the look of things, this is certainly not the labour party which had to cave- inn to Vince and Skerrit after the 2000 election, when they decided to BLACKMAIL Rosie if they were not given new SUV’s and Ministries, even if they were NOT deserving of such rewards at the time. This is not the Skerrit labour party which had to saddle the country with 16 inept and incompetent ministers because they wanted to keep everybody happy. Ronnie must understand that he is not God’s gift to politics and failure to play by the rules comes at a price. This is what happens in any serious and professional organization. This is what leadership is all about – taking decision(s) in the best interest of the organization. This is why I’m voting UWP this time around!!

  82. Proud
    May 15, 2014

    Ronnie, I am very happy and proud of you! I recall saying to you, “Why don’t you leave those people thing for them?” Given the type of person you are, I know it would not have worked out with the other members.
    God bless my friend!

    • May 16, 2014

      You never have the benefit of D’ica or the Dominican people as your top priority instead your consideration was for an individual I think you should be with the DLP.

  83. True Dominican
    May 15, 2014

    This was a brave move, yet a great move. I support your decision 100%. If he is not a good ‘fit’ due to mistrust etc then he will be unproductive and make the party’s life a living hell!
    UWP voted unanimously for Mr. Linton so why try to fight this? smdh…

  84. DOMINICAN
    May 15, 2014

    principle; we may not like lennox but I believe he stands on principle, if Ronnie is not a team player why keep him in the frontline , on the other hand lets look at hon ian douglas who had so much nasty things to say to an unknown caller about his party leader and nothing was done to him, was it for protection if we put ian out

  85. Way Pa-pa
    May 15, 2014

    I am not sure I agree with this move by my party but in the interest of “TEAM” and “Country” if it has to be done let it be done. Also we heard about trust issues and where that is concerned put down traitors at the nearest port. Mr. Isidore I wish you the best I am sure Mr. Starrin have something for you to do for the DLP….although I figure you have served your purpose because even Judas had one…We will see…Only Time will tell.

  86. Shame on you
    May 15, 2014

    That is a move to get Lennox appointed as a Senator. Lennox will never be the kind of person Ronnie is so go ahead and victimize him.

    That is why up to now Lennox constituency cannot be declared – Marigot or Salisbury?

    Ronnie I was expecting you to step down first but maybe it is the best thing for you. This is not the right party for you.

    • largjan langmoere
      May 17, 2014

      nonsense if Linton wanted power the party could easiy have done better than that; Eddison could have resigned and a by election would have to be called – there is no way Linton would not have won at the time and become the next parl rep for Marigot. He then gets into the house and easily would become the leader of the opposition over Spragg John by his power of speec and his understanding of the issues confronting Dominica – so les be real I firmly believe the struggle to build a all inclusive UWP party is genuine and all about a one man show.

  87. Anonymous
    May 15, 2014

    Ronnie, the Labour Party is prepared to welcome you to its camp my brother!

    • changes
      May 15, 2014

      Skerrit doh want him. The labour party is all about Skerrit. Do not forget. He will not go either because he cannot get leadership there.

  88. malpardee
    May 15, 2014

    Mr Isidore , fear not, because u are directed by the most high. I believe that this is a sign. Lennox what goes around comes around. Is fraid you fraid Mr Isidore. What is in the darkness will come out in the light. You know u are not going to win election, so you are trying to take in front, well guess what there is a god. You are dealing with a man of god. What u sow is what u reap. Make sure u dig two holes, the bible say when u dig a pit for someone u fall in it. So as the saying goes, when u digging a hole for Ronnie dig one for yourself cause u will be falling in your own pit.

    • changes
      May 15, 2014

      This is why persons like you will fall for the nonsense priests are doing under the name man of God. The man cannot be trusted and he has no respect. Didn’t you listen?

  89. hin
    May 15, 2014

    a a look ro ro.and lenox was angry when skerro did not call election.u not ready and u want election.carlisle jnobaptiste knew what he was talking about

  90. Fair and balance
    May 15, 2014

    Those with big sins should not cast stones at those with much smaller sin. The DLP has too much going on now for supporters of the party to blindly throw stones at UWP. for cutting out Mr. Isidore. I mean can someone please tell me why the DLP cast out the likes of Mr. Graneau, Ms. Gloria, Ian Pinard (candidates who all won their seats) and Mr. Dayton Baptiste, a senator from Marigot who like Isidore did not win? Not only that, but we know the wanted to dump Regie and Ambrose, while Matthew did not wait to be cut off. DLP supporters, the right thing to do is shut,,. because our house too dirty and qwasay. Our own house, the DLP, is worse than the Marigot hospital that had to close down because of termite infestation.

    • lifeiswhatwemakeit
      May 15, 2014

      fair and balance u need to get ur story straight before u comment uselessly. Skerrit cannot remove a candidate first and foremost. There is an association in each constituencies and the desicion to keep or replace a candidate it that of the association. The executive of the association does a survey on the ground and from feedbacks received makes a decision and relate the decision with the Prime Minister. That is what has transpired in all the constituencies. But In UWP case because Isidore challenged the leadership, Linton wanted him out and did all he could to get him out. ALso too Linton wants to be a senator and his closest target was Isidore.
      So think and learn before you talk

      • 100%truthful
        May 15, 2014

        @lifeiswhatwemakeit, Stop that bull kaka because I was deeper involved with the DLP than you think. So stop that nonsense. We know how things are happening in the DLP camp. For example, go back to the May day rally at St. Joseph and you will see how that Gloria thing was mascarated. I wish I could be a little more blunt and call it as it is but knowing DNo, I would just be wasting my time to type,

      • changes
        May 15, 2014

        Why would Linton want to be a senator when he is on his way to being the Prime Minister. After all he is the leader of the party.

      • listening
        May 17, 2014

        Bro Sam Martin was replace by Ian Pinard . What was the process used by the sitting DLP? I await your answer…..

    • Be Smart
      May 15, 2014

      If you are smart you should know that candidate are selected based on a poll, it will reveal the chances of a candidate an election. What majority of the people on the ground is saying? It will determine whether it’s in the party best interest to keep or find other potential candidate in the best interest of the party. DLP go and election to keep winning

      • T
        May 15, 2014

        @Be Smart What have you really written there nah!

    • Francisco Telemaque
      May 15, 2014

      I like this one, and that’s all I have to say, except; that the reason they may have cut (me cousin Gloria), is because the people she hope to represent, decided they were not going to vote for her under no circumstance. Gloria, you should have quit when I suggest you quit with your dignity; you should have resigned with your pride, right now you are rejected, and that you have to live with among the people of Wesley, of which almost half the villages are related to you.

      You have embarrassed , you should have know when to bow out gracefully!

      Last Friday, someone confirm to me that Gloria contributed nothing to the village of Wesley, and the people who complains about her the most are her personal relatives. I personal cannot understand how someone so educated has failed so miserable; in any event I was informed that she predicted a long time ago that she would be a one-time minister.

      In this case if my assumptions are correct; it would appear as if she was selected for the candidacy in the first place only to ensure the Labor Party won in Wesley, and as long as Peter Carbon was no longer interested in politics, the people demanded that Gloria represented them, it mattered not which party she was affiliated with the people were prepared to vote for her.

      The most difficult of any position in life is when one is in a position of power, and have absolutely no authority to use that power to make any decisions on their own; if she could the fifty room guess house built in Portsmouth by the Moroccans would have been built near Wesley: that is only an example when someone is used as a poppet!

      The sucker who will replace her on the Labor Party ticket, if he/she wins, there will be no difference, Wesley in particular will remain the same, okay!

      That is my premonition, that is my prediction!

      Francisco Etienne-Dods Telemaque

      • TRUE WESLEY MAN
        May 16, 2014

        FRANCISCO!!

        WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU VISITED WESLEY?

        So please stop posting like you know what’s going in the village!!!

        PLEASE STOP!

      • May 16, 2014

        If Wesley people want to move forward I suggest they dont vote for Bejamine either send her packing back to C’da where she lives and where she will be getting her pension from. ..

  91. mango
    May 15, 2014

    I ask myself y am still supporting labor,every time I read a comment from the supporters they drive in me away from the party and when I look at the two parties I am learning more from the u w p

    • IamDominica
      May 15, 2014

      You are not a labour party supporter so stop pretending. Stupes

    • Concerned4u
      May 15, 2014

      “You want to hear more dunce statement than that?” lolololololo hahahahahahahahaha….sot!

    • May 15, 2014

      STUPPPPPPPPEEEESSSS

    • EH??????
      May 15, 2014

      I ask myself… who is ‘mango’ trying to fool?

    • Trust Me
      May 15, 2014

      @ Mango…. You Are a Blue Bug Stop Posing Like You are a Labourite. B True to your your Cause and stop Playing Games

  92. Just Blaze
    May 15, 2014

    I think Ronnie did well against Blackmore in the last election. He was a new candidate and we all remember Skerrrit didnt give much notice of elections so there was no campaigning and he did ok. Why not let him build on that. I dont agree with Lennox on this one at all. Look like lennox is another dictator in the making.

    • Obama 4 Dominica
      May 15, 2014

      I am sorry to let you know, that you got it wrong. Ronnie is my very good friend, and he just could not accept that the leadership by passed him, and frankly, Ronnie could never achieve what Lenox has achieved in these past months, the people who follow Lenox would not follow Ronnie.
      Ronnie is efficient, but not leadership material, especially he is no match for Roosfelt Skritt. It is like voting a peaceful leader in a time or war. Sorry to correct you, but also glad to do so.

      • Just Blaze
        May 15, 2014

        I never said make him party leader. I just said let him continue in Mahaut. If you know him personally and you have information that he left the party because he didnt get party leader thats another issue. I just find he was good candidate for mahaut.

      • EH??????
        May 15, 2014

        Spags was and will never be able to achieve what Lennox “achieved”, so why is he still there?

      • malpardee
        May 15, 2014

        a pm that telling all u shut up all u damn mouth and is not all u damn business is leadership material? Alas, I am so sorry for dominica. All u finish. I think god is going to teach u all a lesson by making dlp win for all u to suffer more.

    • hmm
      May 15, 2014

      that is because you think you know why the party took this decision. what you don’t know older than you.

    • On Looker
      May 15, 2014

      You have the wrong definition of dictator JUST BLAZE. The secret MOU, unchallenged leadership, lack of transparency at various levels in signing contracts and awarding projects, political victimization are all clear signs of dictatorship at work (not in the making). Who cares if you agree with Lennox or not? This was not a Lennox Linton decision, haven’t you heard? On the other side it is about one man but on this side they follow consensus.

      So you and your little political analysis of the Mahaut constituency can go to France and learn to dance you hear. In other words even if Ronnie had won his seat the outcome would have been the same because here they uphold integrity, sincerity and trust worthiness.

      • Just Blaze
        May 15, 2014

        Ronnie is one of the few people who serve his community before he went into politics. He has been involved in various community organisations and has looked out for the people of mahaut. Im not saying make him leader but leave him run for Mahaut. What has lennox done for Marigot or Dominica besides run his mouth on radio. How can a deportee be prime minister. SMH.

      • A Doubting Thomas
        May 15, 2014

        Yes so it might seem to anyone knew to Dominica and DNO. How was the Leader of the UWP selected again?

      • 100%truthful
        May 15, 2014

        @Doubting Thomas, It would be more appropriate to ask, How was the Leader of the DLP was selected again. Tony helped us with the St. Joe meeting after the death of both Rosie and Pierro and I know too because I was there. Also, in case you forgot feel free to ask our good friend from Colihault who was Sabotaged by……

    • 4u2C
      May 15, 2014

      NONSENSE! Their is a democratic process and its not a Lennox process. Watch how democracy works around the world in the most progressive countries you will see that sometimes changes have to be made for the greater interest of the people and the team. This is NOT a one man show.

      • New yorker
        May 15, 2014

        Just Blaze, if you have suspicion of distrust what would you do? continue to trust? its a pity you are not the leader of UWP

    • Observant reader
      May 15, 2014

      Ur last sentence speaks volumes. Dictator is joke. One replaces the other( the medicine man) chose his clone only to find out the clone has similar DNA& RNA only dif is : like the cloned sheep Marley there maybe environmental from the factory where the clone grazed which might have altered his DNA which may make it more ignorant and unworthy. I know both members of the Kingdom well.
      As the clone would say on it’s programme. Let me add my 5cents piece.
      With a gov’t which falls far short of the mark and an opposition without a head. I recall my days as a young boy and my dad having cut fowl head. I saw the rest of their bodies moving uncontrollably in all directions some actually walked. DA seems doomed under a DFP/DLP infiltrate semblance of gov’t but I wonder where will we be or look like under the group of misfits. Heaven help DA.
      Like ,dislike does not respond to the truth.
      Good afternoon.

      • Observant reader
        May 15, 2014

        environmental factors which affected the clone- correction
        correction was entered at the end back to front as we say in local parlance that because that’s how we are in DA back to front.

    • rain$ue me."
      May 15, 2014

      I agree with you 100%. I was a strong UWP supporter. Not again. Got the feeling that this guy Lennox is shooting himself in the foot. Ronnie was the ideal man for Mahaut – in my opinion. Now Skerritt is breathing easier. Big mistake Mr. Lennox and your crew.

      • Trust Me
        May 15, 2014

        Who you trying to fool you self…Hypocrite

      • change
        May 15, 2014

        You know nothing about UWP.

    • May 15, 2014

      I agree

    • May 16, 2014

      no ronie no vote

    • listening
      May 17, 2014

      Blaze I know you are not Dominican but when people stand up for what is right in your country it is ok but in another man country it is a wrong. Ronnie is good man but he has made some bad judgment calls which is not in line with the party policy as it related to team player and loyality. Therefore forcing the party off the focus when they have a country to save.

      He needs to butt out and let the UWP organization focus on executing their strategies to win an election.

  93. labourite
    May 15, 2014

    I want my t shirt now i running with runnie take wat u get to bad for u. U said blackmoore wwas corrupted with the mahaut river wall project look coruption take it we safe with blackmoore and our pm one love

    • The Following
      May 15, 2014

      AND you sang All of Me to the PM too :wink:

  94. no uwp vote by me
    May 15, 2014

    say what??? the man has been on the ground doing his work and all you throwing him out? you people are crazy. Mister Isidore has convince a lot of people to come on board the UWP train. People who saying Ronnie boy I doh like the UWP but knowing what I know about you I will vote for you but not for the party. I am one of them well papa let me go back in the LDP eh because all you not ready yet. Ronnie doh take nonsense from people and that is one of the reason for being part of a team. ALL YOU VEX WITH THE MAN BECAUSE HE CONTEST THE LEADERSHIP. and all you making people believe the man want to be leader of all you party. For all you know mister seeing what you all doing under cover and does not like it. But trust me he will say what he has to say. MY VOTE IS FOR DLP as usual. Sorry Ronnie but you do not deserve to be among these team.

    • change
      May 15, 2014

      it’s less about ronnie and more about dominica….why would you vote for someone who knows nothing about loyalty or be a team player…look at the bigger picture

      • Anonymous
        May 15, 2014

        All the years I’ve known Ronnie, he has always been loyal and a team player. When did that change?

      • Unbaised
        May 15, 2014

        so because he doesnt agree with everything they do and say he is not a team player?

    • malpardee
      May 15, 2014

      i second that all uwp people take a plackard and write NO RONNIE NO VOTE!!!

      • rain$ue me."
        May 15, 2014

        True! “NO RONNIE NO VOTE.”

      • Anonymous
        May 15, 2014

        I agree i will join

      • Alfredo
        May 15, 2014

        As long as Ronnie is there we will stay away from the poles.
        Thank God Lennox is a brave leader.

      • May 15, 2014

        I agree with that

    • Anonymous
      May 15, 2014

      Well said! Ronnie is a no nonsense person and will say it as he sees it! I know for sure that he completed high school and more.

      • Malpardee
        May 15, 2014

        These people have no clue who ronnie is ok. Negative people if u all are trying to bring mr isidore down to please mr linton u are fighting a losing battle. Mr isidore don’t have to create false impression or deceive anyone to gain entry to a seat. The truth will come out . When things start going hawire u will hear all the crooks daparlaying oh is not us that wanted ronnie out is u. Look out! No ronnie ! We say no vote!

      • May 16, 2014

        true that they cannot handle him they fraid

    • 4u2C
      May 15, 2014

      Your sense of reasoning is typical of DLP – shallow and lame. You have failed to see the bigger picture. This is NOT a Ronnie thing, this is a DOMINICA thing. Where as BLACKMORE want to make it as if is a Blackmore or Skerrit thing. You vote for a Team that make the changes NOT a man who promise changes and bring you poverty!!

    • T
      May 15, 2014

      You were never UWP vote, why not SHUT THE HELL UP? Do you know of any Labour Party candidate that was FIRED TWO OR THREE TIMES.
      UWP is an honest party. One that prople can trust. They do not just tell you should do the right, but they lead by example!
      I LOVE THIS PARTY!

    • malpardee
      May 15, 2014

      thumbs up..

  95. observer
    May 15, 2014

    Who is next? Will it be Nicholas George? Since i have realize Mr George isnt a team player.he speaks with integrity and he don’t speak party politics. I listen to this man and all i am hearing is he wants development for colihaut bioche and dublanc. I admire this gentle man, he is community oriented and this is the only man on team Dominica that I see with blue red green orange. We the youths of colihaut constituency is call on the Dominica labour party to give us nicholas George as our representative or we will do another protest like we did when labour wanted to give us sabbie. Please hear our cry and consider us. We have had enough of being used. Ms daniel is no different to Mr toullon. Prime minister come down to colihaut and listen to our stories as young men and woman. Listen to the incidents we have had. When has representation become pleasure for assistance. Come investigate come speak to us. We are not speaking but we will give the labour party an awaken at the polls. We are coming watch the revolution. We don’t want ms Daniel if not George then give us najimi but not Daniel. Its Nicholas George or nhajimi George even better bring tenyson George down from Miami that’s the son of Nicholas George. Tenyson George has stood with us be with us made a difference in our life. So labour party make up your mindes we are like sleeping jenny just waiting to erupt in this colihaut constituency. You give us ms Daniel better known as lady there will be no voting. Ms Daniel remember you are a cry baby let us not remind you of the situations of the past and present. Your dad your brother the fire and you know the rest.so how are you going to represent us you will be worst than the last. Its Nicholas George or tenyson george or nhajimi George.

    • pffff
      May 15, 2014

      hmmmm but what heap of crap is this…..Nahjimi or Nicholas……Nahjimi is labour….Nicholas is workers…….so if they give you both what you going to do, which you going to vote?????? Labour or Workers… cause you want to give labour a wake up call right, so does it make sense to have nahjimi?????? Nahjimi is not a cry baby but where can nahjimi come in Lady feet, allu cazy……allu people eh smh.

    • Anonymous
      May 15, 2014

      @observer
      I LIKE IT!
      I REALLY LIKE IT!
      I REALLY REALLY LIKE IT!
      Well not to vote for this Daniel lady. Rally around the Honest Team. Team Dominica UWP! Nicholas George!
      IT’S THE NO NONSENSE TEAM!.

    • Alfredo
      May 15, 2014

      Then just vote Nicolas George. This is the real man for the job. “Workers are working”. If you want to be on the winning side Vote UWP. The Labour party is now confused, this is why their plans for you the youth of the land is exactly the plans of the United Workers Party. They even reach as far as using the UWP slogan “Workers are working” which mean the same in creole dialect when they say “Labour ka twavay”. Don’t be fooled by the Dominica Labour Party. Change is a must.

    • May 15, 2014

      Nicholas not moving from UWP to join Labor.If you want Nicholas , vote for him no matter which party he is in.

    • rosebud
      May 19, 2014

      It is true that the Colihaut, Bioche and Dublanc constituency has two good candidates to compete at the coming general election to represent the constituency. If you “observer” was a true labourite you would NOT wash your party’s dirty linen in the public. And of course, you are speaking for yourself and MAYBE your SMALL click. You are definitely NOT speaking for the majority of youth in that constituency. I would suggest that you take a closer look at the names you recommend instead of Ms. Daniel. If your observation skills are so good, you would have compared and contrasted those candidates. There’s NO WAY those two young men you proposed can be better candidates for the position of “parliamentary representative’ in the ‘August House of Assembly’ than Ms. Daniel. Their feet are exceedingly TOO SMALL to fit in her shoes. The way in which you express your ideas cannot convince anyone which side you are on. Mr. George decided to run with the UWP. He made an independent decision. Who are you, me, or the labour party to tell him what to do? You referred to some things of the past you want to bring to the fore. This also informs your readers that you are NOT labourite. So, do not hide under that name to spill out your guts and think your twisted thinking will work. What you need to do from what you have observed in the constituency is to be a mentor to your friends and others who spend the greater part of their time “hanging out’ on the roadside doing nothing and talking about things that do not help empower them so they can find a “niche’ in this new world of ours. Get them to form a group to learn and develop social, educational and occupational skills. The politicians will come and go and if you and your gang of young people do not think and make informed decisions for yourself you will continue to remain on the street corners thinking that the world other people owe you everything. From now on, ‘SPEAK FOR YOURSELF”. And remember that other people in the constituency have their views too.

  96. Kod Bwa Patat
    May 15, 2014

    Afta Ronnie challinse Lennox change was a must not a option, it was just a matter of time! Now, time come! Doh mess with Linton, you hear! Now, who else want to take on Linton…? Tell dem come…

  97. DC
    May 15, 2014

    Unbelievable! You see, Lennox was disappointed that the elections date wsn’t announced on May 5th, however, his camp is not in order. This further proves the confusion that exist among the Party who is constantly trying to outdo another member. Ronnie’s giggles on the radio told me the true story. I knew he was far from being genuine. Politics is about the people and not one’s selfish desire. Mr. Isidore, I was born in Bagatelle, raised in Mahaut, therefore, I am very much familiar with this constituency. Mr. Blackmore is a very powerful voice for the people at this time, therefore, he will be re-elected. If you care about the betterment of the people, then, you can make your contribution without being a candidate of the UWP. All the best!

    • Obama 4 Dominica
      May 15, 2014

      and I support your opinion

    • stupzz
      May 15, 2014

      Seriously? stupz….Skerrit himself have a whole set to replace too! Skerrit ain’t ready niether! Let the party do the job, is better they tidy up the team and get everything in order now before we go in. Change is a must!!

    • ?????????????????
      May 15, 2014

      @ DC Lennox preaches honesty and he lives the life. You seem to be a mentally and morally corrupt individual obsessed with Lennox, BECAUSE YOU DON’T BELIVEVE IN TRUTH AND BEING HONEST.. Have you asked yourself just why Lennox and his team has become ins such a short space of time, such a POTENT FORCE just on the verge of office?
      ONCE YOU ARE TRUTHFUL, HONEST AND ABIDE BY THE RULES OF THE GAME YOU ARE SAFE.
      I LOVE LINTONNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN!!!

    • New yorker
      May 15, 2014

      And it was a blessing in disguise that the election date was not called in May thats gives the Esteemed leader the opportunity to weed out the prodtitutes from within

  98. LATITUDED810
    May 15, 2014

    good for them send another workers candidate is more blows LABOUR PARTY FOREVER.

    • The Following
      May 15, 2014

      One Party State…..NO DEMOCRACY AFTER…..LABOR FOREVER……just like Venezuela and Cuba……landslide vote…..one party state……labor forever!!!!!! labor power!!!!!…………………………………………….well you might as well shout that too right!!!!!

  99. Tell it like it is
    May 15, 2014

    It is now so obvious that DNO controls the Like and Dislike buttons ……. So much for fair, free and balance media…….Did i hear Political agenda.

    • dominicanlove
      May 15, 2014

      i notice the same thing……if it smells like fish and looks like fish….what is it then….FISH
      :-|

    • change
      May 15, 2014

      there is a glitch in the system hence the dysfunction of the likes and dislikes…smh dcans and their baseless assumptions as usual

    • malpardee
      May 15, 2014

      I suspected that. Just tried putting like and nothing is going on.

  100. Fair and balance
    May 15, 2014

    I have never voted UWP, although I might very well vote them next election because I don’t put love for party before love for country. However, I must applaud the UWP for being so bold and transparent. I say bold because they know election is around the corner and to fire someone who just contested the leadership of the party is really bold. Not only that, but to see them use a press conference to address it is very commendable and I see it as a good sign. Regardless of the reason for which Mr. Isidore was fired I like the principle set here. On the flip side of things, although I have voted DLP all of my life I am very disturbed with the manner things are done. So far, we have heard of Mr. Granneau, Ms. Gloria, Matthew we know said he retiring, Soufriere candidate, the Marigot senator have all been axed and no one is saying a thing. Make it worse, we talking about candidates that all won their seat in the last election apart from Marigot. So that is very disturbing to an open minded person like me. So I like the way UWP did it especially the fact that Mr. Isidore did not win his seat.

    • no uwp vote by me
      May 15, 2014

      ” However, I must applaud the UWP for being so bold and transparent. I say bold because they know election is around the corner and to fire someone who just contested the leadership of the party is really bold” doh come and say you never voted UWP. YOUR ARE A UWP SUPPORTER. AND I KNOW YOU VERY WELL AND RONNIE KNOW YOU TOO. you are one of those who oppose Ronnie contesting the leadership and he knows all of all you who stabbing him in his back. He does not need to be among you people. Ronnie is a man of principle and all you want to tarnish his good name.

      • malpardee
        May 15, 2014

        no like not working well I like…

      • Fair and balance
        May 15, 2014

        @no uwp vote by me, what did I say to cause you to get so upset with me? Did I not say I voting UWP this time? So what? You don’t have a clue of who I am so please stop your nonsense. I don’t even know what Mr. Isidore face looks like far less to plot against him. All I am simply saying is, DLP treated the likes of Ian Pinard, Mr graneau, Mr, Baptist, Ms. Gloria far, far, far worse than the manner in which the UWP dealt with the Isidore problem. As a former DLP inside boy, I can tell you that Reggie got very close to being cut off it is just a matter of time before Ms. Daniel replaces Toulon in Colihault. So if your house smelling don’t accuse a person that forgot to dust their house.

      • zag
        May 15, 2014

        true

      • Salvage
        May 15, 2014

        Regardless you know the person, this is the person’s opinion.
        Do you really think Ronnie can lead Dominica? Tell Ronnie he should behave himself in the people’s camp. This is a vicious election and no time for boy games. This is why UWP has a youth rally on the 25th. This is where they separate the boys from the men. Tell Ronnie he is still a member of the party so go support the UWP Youth Arm in St. Joe.

      • May 15, 2014

        If he is a man of principle Why is he contesting the leadership of the party?

    • Whatabout
      May 15, 2014

      @Fair and balance, just to remind you Mr. mathew Walters, stated in public that he will not be cotesting the next election so has Mr. Graneau,candidates have already been named for these constituencies. Mr. Martin has been replaced by Mr. Pinard, the candidate for the Marigot costituency has not yet been decided on. Where is Ms Gloria going? Comparing your concerns about the anouncing of the DLP candidates with the firing by the UWP of Mr. Isidore is idiotic as both parties are still in the process of finalising their list of candidates. You as a UWP supporter should know that your party is still missing candidates :?: :?: :?: :mrgreen:

      • Fair and balance
        May 15, 2014

        @Whatabout, you really making me laugh. As an insider of the DLP, I can tell you Matthew was supposed to be axed for the 2009 election but was given another chance. When he won in 2009, I know he promised to retire but ask him why he really wanted to. Also, ask him why his son whom he really wanted to make room for was rejected. Is just because he is not a grown man in his mind he still publicly talking nonsense. As far as Mr. Graneau is concerned yes he said that but as the same time he begged for another term and even declared his vision if given another chance. I am not asking I am simply telling you what I know, Mr Pinard was kicked out and if he has any balls in him I expect to see him behave like one. Where Gloria going you asked? Ask the person that gave him the letter and Marigot you said?hahahaha

    • A Doubting Thomas
      May 15, 2014

      Spoken like a true UWPite.

  101. Dominican for sure
    May 15, 2014

    Ronnie being out is a major lost for the UWP, he is such a brilliant individual – I wish he gets a space in the party of inclusion – the DLP and make some major contribution to national development. Ronnie you were definitely on the wrong TEAM

    • malpardee
      May 15, 2014

      LIKE

    • Salvage
      May 15, 2014

      Tell Ronnie Skerrit doh even want him in his camp. The same way Skerrit know he was undermining UWP for the DLP, is the same way Skerrit will not trust him.

      • A JOKE THAT MAN
        May 16, 2014

        who tell you Ronnie wants to be in skerrit arena? if he wanted to be around you all he would have done that long before he enter the uwp arena.

    • largjan langmoere
      May 17, 2014

      A JOKE THAT MAN – You forgot to add – so Ronnie please consider replacing Balckmore in the Mahaut constituency on a DLP ticket hahahah

  102. Anonymous
    May 15, 2014

    long time they were planning to

  103. change
    May 15, 2014

    this was a good move, ronnie was an obstacle that would throw the uwp off course. hope he will replaced by an even better individual

    • A JOKE THAT MAN
      May 15, 2014

      I do not see the man an obstacle what I see is all the people he brought on board the UWP team that say, is not for the party they voting is for him. For the first time he went up he did very well and if he has to contest the seat there is a possibility he will win. Nobody that contesting the sit in mahaut proper will never win that seat because it always use to be a freedom seat and guess what? they are the ones voting Labour. so do not put all you mind on winning in mahaut proper. Ronnie disappointments always brings blessings. You are a true team player.

    • malpardee
      May 15, 2014

      u mean off course by preventing them from doing all the dirty garbage the uwp faced before?

  104. Cyrique
    May 15, 2014

    Ah well, it’s best that they realise that they’ve chosen a loser. How many more losers are there? They seem to be disorganised and desperate. Is this the Party that wishes to run our lovely Island? Give me a break! Very disappointing!

    • barbecue
      May 15, 2014

      Pinard replaced Sam Martin in Soufierre without no consultation nor news conference – just like that ww so what you saying? Look a femme Canada ki ka faire tok sa in Wesley replacing Gloria Gloria without no consultation no news congference nor – what you saying about that to; and ask for Toulon he doh know if he coming or he going – and if Ian Douglas didn’t rally a possie gang quick quick to Pointe Micheal he to would have been replaced too he just lucky he smell the rat; well Reggie warn all you that he is a Rotwilder so all you get fraid and all you leave him alone because is Mervin Paul that was the choosen one but all you Reggie trained in the jungle of Guyana would declaway on all you so Reggie there but is go he was going wee- So you have heart coming now and say confusion – check your own back yard to see where confusion and dictatorship rule.

    • Fair and balance
      May 15, 2014

      But @ Cyrique, if you call that a sign of desperation and disorganized, how will you describe what we all know is happening in the DLP camp? Have you heard about Ms. Gloria? What about Mr. Graneaux? What about Soufriere? What about the Marigot candidate? Even Regie was threatened needless to talk about Ian. If we laborites cannot find something positive to comment on we might as well zip it because there is madness happening in our own house.

      • Truth
        May 15, 2014

        you not no damn Labourite so don’t come with your “if we labourites”. CROOK!!!

      • Fair and balance
        May 15, 2014

        @ Truth, you are right about that because I am sure NOT a laborite. However, I am not a UWPITE or FREEDOMITE either. I am silpy a DOMINICANITE and my love for country goes beyond political color. I said laborite because that’s the ONLY party I have voted since 1990 -2009, but I sure will not be voting them this time. My moto is State and then Party.

      • Honest
        May 15, 2014

        “Truth” Unfortunately, there is no reply to this comment below your comment.
        How do you know ‘Fair and balance’ is not a damn labourite? Not everyone is as close minded as you are. Stupes!

      • Honest
        May 15, 2014

        To add to it, I WAS a labor supporter myself but I am NOT voting the labor party again because of what I know… too much information to disclose on this forum – this is not the appropriate place for this. I would be insane to vote the labor party again because of what I know personally. I love Dominica and you guys have no clue as to what is coming.

      • John Paul
        May 15, 2014

        Thank You for the balanced comment!

      • Sort
        May 15, 2014

        All you even pretending to be labourites too.ebeh labour have power to wi.But uwpwee will remain in the yard eh.

    • May 15, 2014

      Did Ronnie win the UWP seat in his constituency?

  105. Met
    May 15, 2014

    Soon after there were moves to replace him? Not true at all.

  106. Truth
    May 15, 2014

    sorry to hear that Mr. Isidore. You should behave yourself. :lol:

    • Change
      May 15, 2014

      I agree

  107. Anonymous
    May 15, 2014

    Bram, bram, bram, the beginning of the end is in motion for the blue party. PM call the elections now!!! Look roro. The new dictator leader has begun to show his true colours. He shall not allow any form of desent. And imagine the man not even PM yet?? Thankfully Dominicans will never make the mistake of electing these misfits into office. Hold strong Isidore. there’s room for you on the victorious DLP train. Don’t boder with these guys. They are not getting into office anyway!!!!!!!!!!

    • RABBIT WOMAN
      May 15, 2014

      Don’t fool yourself ANONYMOUS. READ THE STORY WELL.

      • Dominiquen
        May 15, 2014

        Ronnie will be replaced in the house with Lennox Linton as Senator.

      • malpardee
        May 15, 2014

        what is good for the goose is surely good for the gander… do so doe like so.. doe worry uwp will be throwing lennox out real soon mark my words……

    • ?????????????????
      May 15, 2014

      @Anonymous. He must be referred to as the INCOMING PRIME MINISTER. I love his style. He will not fire you three times like THE LABOUR PARTY DOES. Do you know of any Labour Powder Minister that has been fired 1 000 000 times, but HE IS STILL in the corrupt Party? Linton is different, that’s why HE IS LOVED.

      • Malpardee
        May 15, 2014

        Different will be coming to yur nearest store near u. I hope u are not one of those without a job.

    • Love for country
      May 17, 2014

      Peter Karam. …. I read that very comment from you on Ronnie’s page so doh come here playing anonymous! What happen you stop crying and bad mouthing DLP because they are purchasing a few vehicles from you now?

      Like some of you I didn’t like Lennox and is only because he was speaking truth to power and at that time I could not face the truth but truth trampled upon will rise again.

      I have come to realize that Cayman and Susan Oldee was true (ask Nocolls “Shanks” Esprit), the over payment of over 1/2 a million was true in the bin bobol (money came back to the treasury), fertilizer bobol, villas bobol and so many others that we know of. I could no longer dislike nor discredit such a patriot. Lennox Linton we love you to bits and Dominica will reward you at the polls for your Labour of love and sacrifice. Change is a must!

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