Five people are in the running to be Dominica’s next head of state, according to a front page article in Monday’s Sun newspaper.
The list put forward by the paper includes the chairman of the Integrity Commission – former Cabinet Secretary Julian Johnson, and Ross University professor Dr Gerarld Grell, said to be the two frontrunners.
Speaker of the House of Assembly Alix Boyd-Knights has also been shortlisted, according to the Sun newspaper.
The other two named are Dr Edward Watty and retired banker Conrad McIntyre.
President Nicholas Liverpool is due to end his second term as Head of State next year, but there is a suggestion that he may leave earlier because of ill health.
Who would you the reader recommend as the next Head of State?
so we live in a democratic country and we cant even decide if we want a president or not. isnt it about the voice of the people?
if we dont want a president we should as dominicans bring that up and get them to stop that nonsense.
or maybe not cause the “head N” might say, “no dominican can tell me what to do. i will do what i want when i want. i will let the people of dominica know what i am doing when i am ready”
eh beh look it.
one thing i know, i migrating. too bad for a u. but u think they will vex? nah man. china overcrowded wi
WHY DOES DA NEED A PRIME MINISTER AND A PRESIDENT, WHAT IS THE DUTY OF THE PRESIDENT?
the president’s job is a very delicate 1 . he has to cut all the ribbons at opening ceremonies . lmao
pappy for president, i know it will be leagalised, fire ar fi burn
Pastor Bernard Joseph AKA BJ as president
Mr Roosevelt Skerrit is the President elect.
now is the time to reflect on what profit has having a president brought to us in domninica.. the answer to this will help us make the next step. instead of finding fault in the people lets consider the relavance of the position
According to DNO “President Nicholas Liverpool is due to end his second term as Head of State next year, but there is a suggestion that he may leave earlier because of ill health.”
Ill health?? He did not want to share his alcohol with Cecil u see!
prostate problems, to much meat
Only DLP prospects they looking at to bring more corruption in the country.
Dominica needs an overhaul.
I would like to see Mona Piper as President!
Seriously, let’s consider people of genuine integrity like Mr Swinburne Lestrade and Mr Alick Lazare — persons who would constitute an additional advisory technical resource for the Government, any Government.
I think that now is the right time to have a Kalinago president. The last time we had an appointed Kalinago head of state was in the 1670’s when Kalinago Warner was appointed by the British.
I think this is an excellent idea . A Kallinago President could be the perfect match .
The History of the country speaks for itself and it would perfectly match with the constitution.
Alix boyd 4 sure all u cant stand an intelligent, firm n confident woman at the height of power. It making insecure men cower like dame eugenia used to
Chien lawe, Please provide examples which highlight those virtues which you are claiming this lady possesses. So far, during her tenure as speaker of the House I have not seen those characteristic demonstrated; so please enlighten me!
Alix Boyd Knight and Dame Dr. Mary Eugenia Charles…..should never be placed on the same level!
Or same page.
you are a a very foolish person
i think chien lawe and langbef is the same person
MR MCINTYRE please
Best we have the BEER called Presidente because at least everyone can take a sip,and collectively enjoy it, with this figurehead president thing,if i am to vote on it, it would be a loud “””I DON’T WANT ANY PRESIDENT””!
Look at St. John, St Croix and St Thomas{USVI}all together, they have more people than Dominica yet they have one Governor. The USA has one President without a Prime Minister. I think we could do with either a Prime Minister or a President, not the two. Salary being paid to the other, could go a long way.
There is a man named for president who goes to more than one home a day siting down and crossing his legs, drinking people drinks, and is being naed for president,wow, lollol
Mr McIntyre is the best man for the job. He has class , he is honourable, and has experience. He always says yes to the acting position, so as long as he is willing, he should be the man of choice.
Iam fed up of hearing about indiscrimomation of woman and woman abuse. I believe in this days and age we should have a woman president. My chioce is Alix Boyd Knight or Judith Pestina
NO PRESIDENT. NO PRESIDENT. NO PRESIDENT.
IS THAT SO HARD?
NO PRESIDENT
tiyani
Perhaps we should ask Her Majesty the Queen if She could make us Her 17th Commonwealth Realm.
It’s a shame that Dominica didn’t become a Realm but went straight to become a Republic. We’re the odd one in the OECS!
Queremos un presidente que dicecree: Patria o Muerte. Viva. oyo con eso. Viva la justicia y la honestidad.
Te estoy mirando Dominica.
Viva. La Republica de Dominica. Viva.
O.K. Cuban, I’ll definitely have my Patria and you can keep your Muerte.
PS. How come we only see people wanting to leave Cuba and nobody wanting to immigrate there!?
skerrit is president elect
There is no use of a president.
get a young president let the retirees run there vibes enjoy there retired life
NO PRESIDENT AT ALL.
Agree! Why we think only retired folks are qualified?
The Constitution says that you have to be over 40 years old to be President. See section 20(1).
Conrad Mcintyre is the best pick for president seeing that he has acted in the position on numerous occasions so it should not be that difficult to pick a president. Conrad Mcintyre is the man.
It’s also my view that WE DO NOT NEED A PRESIDENT. It would be interesting if the entire population were to vote on this one! It’s just a joke to me to have one political person, “doing nothing” and being so handsomely paid, while poor people working so hard,like slaves and catching their tail.Noone cares about the poor. I SAY FOR ME,’NO PRESIDENT’.
totally agree with u.waste of the states money cuz all them presidents doing is just sit and eat our tax money
Conrad McIntyre, a true Dominican elder statesman… has the personality, the heart, the wisdom and the humility to hold such an office.
What are the criteria for becoming President of Dominica? Let’s close our eyes for a minute and imagine that next year is here. We are at a public event and here comes the President:”Her Excellency Alix Boyd-Knights? “His Excellency Julian Johnson?? Me Daybar Pappa!
loll
Skerit should have everything, President, Prime Minister, Every ministry, Pastor, Priest- Every leadership position in the country. He is supernatural
LOL
I would ask barak obama to come an be our president
edison james or julius timothy
The next President was been chosen a long time ago…Useless giving your opinions on your most suitable candidate.
Mr Watty or Mr Mc Intyre are honourable men…I cannot see how Alix Boyd Knight could ever be considered
I support Mr.McIntyre for president. He would be an excellent person for the position.
IS THIS E.T CALLING HOME…NEVER HEARD NOR SEE THEY LAD….WASTE OF TAX PAYERS MONEY…
Conrad McIntyre is the best person for the position .
Conrad McIntyre for sure. He has acted as President for so many years and deserves the position
I would suggest “DE CARIBBEAN CHANGE” for the job of President.
may god help us on that day…..
God helps those who help themselves on that given day “DE CARIBBEAN CHANGE” becomes “President of DOMINICA”. My first task upon appointment would be to exile VIVA 1979 to SYRIA.
Tell me what is the relevance of the President position at present before I can answer the question.
The head of state is a vital position. In the event we have a court ruling for example, lets say the UWP had won its case against the PM, there would be no leader… the president is there to maintain order in the country and keep the various political parties in line. He/She should be non partial and sees that elections are conducted fairly, the representatives are sworn in etc… In a state of emergency where parties are fueding… you need a president.
News reaching my desk suggests that DYER is amongst the front runner for president
Skeritt for president.
The state of the art palace belongs to him. He will be the first president to take residency.
Mark my word!
Ambrose – Prime Minister
No Law, No constitution, No uprising, No protest could prevent this state malace from being built!!
The man cares Less.
Egocentric to the bone!!!!
i suggest charles maynard
We do not need a President.
A total absolute waste of money for absolutely nothing.
If the Speaker behaves the way she does in Parliament, what do you think will happen with her as President???
Boy, that calling for Dominicans to forget about political party, patriotism, nation building and just buy a one way ticket OUT!
Don’t even want to think of what will come after that. My word!
I recommend Mr. McIntyre
Give Charles Savarin d JOB!!! We doh have to hear him for now but with God’s help he will speak again
THIS IS NOT A RECOMMENDATION BUT A PREDICTION.SKERRIT WILL LOOSE HIS APPEAL AND WILL SUBSEQUENTLY MAKE HIMSELF PRESIDENT.I CANNOT SEE SKERRIT BUILDING THAT BEAUTIFUL PRESIDENT PALACE FOR SOMEONE ELSE.
DOC.LOVE
I Totally endorse your statement.
Indeed, Skeritt is building this state of the art presidential palace for himself?
Why do you think that despite all the negative criticisms he continues to persevere? The man cares less!
No Law, No constitution, No protest, No uprising could prevent this state malace from being built!!!
Skeritt for President
Ambrose George – Prime Minister
Correction (no question mark)
Skeritt is building this state of the art presidential palace for himself!
I give my full support to Mr. McIntye for President.
If that cannot be done, then I will have to ask for GON Emmanuel
I think that Dr Watty would be the best choice, he an honest man with backbone, not a choir boy singing around the table. Give him a chance.
tomuch caribe beer and french wine
HELL NO TO KNIGHT!! SHE DOESN’T HAVE A DIPLOMATIC BONE HER BODY……I cringe at the thought.
I would go with an even shorter list of Dr.Watty, Mr. Alleyne and Mr. McIntyre. I know all three men since I was young and all are good people fitting of the post.
Dr. Grell is the best person for that Job.
Normally, I would agree with your statement about Dr. Grell being a great candidate for this position however I beg to defer Dr. Grell
Agree Irwin Larocque for President.
And why a retired person nah!History has shown that the head of state,who should preside over the political directorate are influenced them..everything has been upside down a long time ago!!DR watty is a no-nonsense person he’ll do a great job.
Former principal mr derrick Francis. This man would be a good president a man of dignity loyalty .
stay there and waste alyou time and beat up on one another.y u think skerrit working so fast to build the palace?for him to move in ofcourse. i believe soon dominica is soon going to get rid of the prime minister business and just have a president.and skerrit planning on being just that.the president.watch and alyou will see.
Dr watty for sure since he looks like the only neutral and candid person of the lot…the others will be manipulated by roosevelt like he does to the incumbent.
it will be there to the one thta uses the most red clothing , sings the “redest” of tunes and dances to music from RED Plastic Bag
why every advice or sugession given most be link to politic.If you want to say something say it with a view to put some sence in the readers mind as a form of education or just dont say nothing at all. To me having a head of state is not so that important for our country cause the amount of money that they are paid can be use to fill in other important areas.Our economy just cannot afford having a head of state.Thats my view
Irwin LaRocque. Make him an offer to leave Caricom and come back home!
He would first need to explain his actions leading up to and after the death of Rosie Douglas!
Actions? Was a PS just like all other DA PS. Beside all your Tim-Tim Stories…what I do know is that the man is one of the true hard working men of the soil!
The country needs a serious Constitutional Review or Reform. The President, Head of State? The person with the real Power is the PM. Let’s be frank. Witness all what has been going on. We all know of all the corrupt practices, disrespect for the Constitution and Laws, lack of trust in the Judicial System. The President’s hands are tied or he allows his hands to be tied. The Political Directorate run things.
What is the President’s take on selling of our sacred property, our diplomatic immunity to all and sundry? What does he have to say about appointments of non-Dominican Ambassadors who are alledegedly in serious problems with the Law? about Bad Governace and secret deals that are later revealed? What advice does he give and if he does advise Cabinet, no one takes heed?
Certainly the recommendations from the Electoral Commission years ago and the persistent national cry for Electoral Reforms,i.e., producing Voter ID cards and to clean up the bloated Voters’ list, are serious enough to ensure democracy prevails and that elections are Free and Fair. The Constitution gives the Commission the legal right to seek Govt’s help in providing funds to do its work. Yet up till now No Electoral reform. Have we heard the President, Head of State, on such important National matters. Does he support the Commission’s proposals? Is he on the side of the people clamouring for changes in our electoral process?
Will the new President be more effective? Could he be? Does the Constitution give him more power as Head of State than the politician? Could he prevent the politician from doing what he wants? Time will tell.
Your argument is very persuasive but also dangerous. The P.M. as President? Where would the counterbalance be, the ultimate sanction if things go wrong? Remember,that as President he would also enjoy immunity from prosecution allowing him to rule with impunity. What would stop him from ruling by edict for example or have an amendment to the constitution allowing ministers of religion to seek a seat in the House? – a very effective way to enforce compliance, by the way – or remove any restrictions on the number of terms in office? Make the Presidency heriditary? Don’t say these thing don’t happen. We have ample examples to choose from.
I also understood that prime minister was at one point considering Justice Brian Ayllene as the next president.
God will choose one you bet, he still puts up and take down, trust me he’ll put the right person….
There we go again, another person who knows nothing about GOD. Take down what or put down what? makes no sense. Life is free will, with no interference from any higher power. Stop blaming GOD for all nonsense that happens on this world.
JJ for President!
Bernard Sanderson
DSC Computer Science Professor
my choice a joke that man??????
Bernard Sanderson
Mr. McIntyre is a very humble man, from what I know working for him he is a good candidate….I’m not too certain for the others, all I can say is ABSOLUTELY NOT Alix Boyd Knight…lord have mercy on us if this comes to pass….I would welcome a woman president but one who is suited to the position..
someone eloquent, thoroughly educated but most of all HUMBLE!!! this does not describe the current speaker… im watching and listening
Mcintyre has acted mainly and is my best pick, however he is NOT a yes man and so Skerrit may not like that… Conrad McIntyre I say!!
Maybe Dr. Watty might be the best bet. All the other names mantioned there are cronies of Skerrit. None of them will be independent and defend the constitution of the Commonwealth of Dominica.
In the meantime Good riddance to Liverpool!! But with the names suggested here we may be getting out of the frying pan into the fire.
If this is the Marcus Hill I know (from Roseau / Goodwill area and migrated years ago)then I’m disappointed with his remarks; I thought better of him.
Why are you dissapointed. He is right. A set of lapdogs in the main.
Crawl back into your hole!!!
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Skeritt 
Easily!….lets go Skerrooooooo!
Conrad McIntyre for sure.
Never, Never, Never make a mistake and put
Alix Boyd there!!!! I warning !!!!!
I bet whoever it is is well looking forward to getting into that new State House!
Somehow I doubt Mr. Skerrit would allow anyone but himself to reside in that State House. We have not heard the word about this yet!
How long do you think a president would live in the State House? a matter of 10 years for the most
I sincerely believe that I am qualified for the position as president. For Christ’s sake all I have to do is sit and sign documents and attend functions right?
Kool then I’m just the person
Can someone or ADMIN please post the criteria/qualifications to be the next President of the Commonwealth of Dominica so we can objectively compare these options.
Stop the press. “Speaker of the House of Assembly Alix Boyd-Knights has also been shortlisted, according to the Sun newspaper”
some people can take a joke far!
What are the prerequisite for the position. I would like to apply
If you don’t know the answer to that question you are clearly not qualified.
As a public officer not johnson nor alix or mcintyre if we ever take them people we finish in D/A
No other person but Mr. Conrad McIntyre.
I think that Mr. Mc. Intyre would do a good job as he has acted in that post already
Alas allu
Dr Edward Watty, not Speaker of the House of Assembly Alix Boyd-Knights
I would like to see someone who does not have any political ties and agenda(I’ not saying he should not have a party he supports). Also, I would like to see someone who respects the laws of the land and will speak out when all sides are out of order. As to who that person is, I really don’t know because not too many people still have integrity.
DNO to be honest with you, I personally do not think any of the mentioned names are qualified especially that female one. If we are to go out of that pool, I would kind of recomend Mr. Matt Pelthier Jr. since he stands for justice, criticizes both sides, and I don’t think I could honestly say that he is red, blue, green or orange.
Really? Why dont you reccomend Lennox too? Matt is my friend and a great journalist, but come on lets be real. Some migth say that he is somewhat more of a political activist at times though.
What would you have to say about Lennox?
Come on, you are joking of course. Likeable as he is, not Matt Peltier. We still don’t know the deal he cut with Skerrit re. the settlement of the case against him with regard to the claimed assets of the latter. This despite Matt’s promise that he would make disclosure. No, no, an excellent radio host but not a president.
LOLOLOL
Mathias Peltier Jr?!?!?! For president of dominica!!!!! a damn joke u making…..u must be drunk
This was intended for humour my people..go easy
you are being sarcastic, aren’t you? you are an idiot! Mat? SMFH
madam speaker for president? that must be a joke.
That speaker have a hole….
conrad mcintyre,certainly and by no way alix boyd knight,not again…
Mr Mcintyre
Conrad McIntyre…!Please, NOT Alix Boyd Knight (I have nothing against women). I would love to see a female president, but not..the present speaker of the house!
None of the above, we need to get real in this country, espercailly when we look back at this president tell me what did he do to help the people of this country, as blessing would say am listening and watching.
No brainer really. Conrad McIntyre.
He has the experience as acting & that man is a class act all the way. No more being ashamed of our President
Me
@maindesk.. u killing me.. lol..
NOT JULIAN ….