A High Court judge Friday reserved judgment in the dual citizenship case involving Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit and his Education Minister Petter Saint Jean after two days of hearing arguments.
Justice Gertel Thom is expected to make a determination whether the two ministers should be ordered to disclose their passports in answer to charges that they held dual citizenship at the time they were nominated to contest the December 2009 general election that was won by Skerrit’s Dominica Labour Party (DLP)..
The main opposition United Workers Party (UWP) had petitioned the court to overturn the election victories of Skerrit and Saint Jean on the grounds that they were citizens of France at the time of the polls.
In its petition, the opposition party stated that their nominations and subsequent election should be declared “void and of no legal effect.”
Senior Counsel Anthony Astaphan told the court on Friday that his clients had no obligation to submit their passports since the onus was on the UWP to prove its case against the two elected officials.
Astaphan described the UWP team as being on a “fishing expedition” in search of evidence.
But Trinidad-born Senior Counsel, Douglas Mendes, who is representing the UWP, argued otherwise, urging that there should be disclosure of the passports of Skerrit and Saint Jean.
He argued that a fair trial would require that both sides be given the opportunity to see all documents relevant to the proceedings.
dont blame me when i do wrong…. i learning from those who lead
SO IF THEY JUMP FROM A CLIFF YOU WILL DO IT TOO?
HOORAY — Dominica has done the IMPOSSIBLE on the world stage — IT STARTED AT THE BOTTOM OF THE LADDER AND HAS STEADILY MOVED “DOWNWARDS” —– lets contact the Guiness Book of World Records
NO WEAPON FORMED AGAINST SKERRIT SHALL PROSPER.
Mr. Skerrit, keep on holding the Commonwealth of Dominica to ransome, the people of Dominica deserve it, if we condone dishonesty one day it will come back to bite us. I hope that day comes sooner rather than later.
god knows the truth leave it up to him.
throw de book at him
The UWP cannot prove their case because they have no evidence to substantiate their claim of dual citizenship. Disclosure should only be requested when the courts have in their possession that which is relevant to the case. The Court cannot disclose what they don’t have. You cannot ask the court to order the defendant to bring into evidence information which will place them in a negative light. When presenting a matter before the court any lawyer would have to be able to put forward tangible and substantial evidence to support their case.
For argument sake, lets say the P.M and Hon St. Jean requested from the French Government to revoked their French Citizenship, then that said Passport would be in the possession of the Government of France. There fore the Prime Minister and Hon. St. Jean of his lawyers should not have those documents. A passport is the property of the country that issued the passport.
What de hell does passport have to do with dual citizenship? So many French citizens or even Dominicans do not hold passports. Aren’t they nevertheless citizens….Tony and the UWP lawyers are taking you all for a jolly ride!!!
Let’s face it. You may be a citizen and never ever apply for a passport. We all know where to find out officially if these two gentlemen were at the time of nominations holding French citizenshi, so cut the crap!!!!
If Justice Gertel Thom say bring in the passports and suppose they got lost , burned or destroyed by water.. ooopppss… no evidence.
THIS IS FOR YOU MY PM!
Hold On to Your Peace
TODAY’S SCRIPTURE
“Bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you”
(Luke 6:28, NIV).
I’ve learned that some people are peace stealers. They feel like it’s their calling in life to aggravate you, try to make you look bad, and tell you what you can’t do. They’ll try to bait you into an argument to get you upset, annoyed and frustrated. But don’t take the bait! Nothing is worth losing your peace over. They may think they’re getting the best of you, but in the end, God can use that to take you higher. When people come against you, choose to keep your peace. Choose to forgive. Pray for that person because that’s how you disarm the enemy against you.
Scripture says your battle isn’t against flesh and blood. In others words, that person isn’t your enemy; the accuser—Satan—is your enemy. He’s trying to bring division and get you upset. But when you choose to keep peace, when you keep walking in love and keep a smile on your face, you are overcoming his tactics. That’s how you win. Today, choose peace, choose to walk in love, and choose the victory God has prepared for you!
A PRAYER FOR TODAY
Father, thank You for giving me Your peace and strength today. I choose to hold my peace and bless those who come against me. I choose to walk in love and forgiveness so that I can honor You in all that I do. In Jesus’ Name. Amen.
Has it occured to everyone that if the court rules that the PM & Petter were illegal, that all that needs to be done is to call a by-election in the respective constituencies? The Labour party will still win, whether we like it or not! For the sake of the PM and Petter I wish there would be a by-election in order to put an end to all this. That way, when they do win AGAIN, there will be no need to say that they were illegal.
I do not mind them winning when a by-election is called if the Court decides they were not at the time eligible to contest. As long as it is done fairly, that’s all I need. It is important that rules are upheld and our people must respect the laws/rules of a country. Think of our kids. You cannot tell your child not to steal/ lie and then go about doing the same thing infront of the child. What kind of example is being set?
thank u
So is the prosecution saying that their case is dependent on the accused passports? Wouldn’t the prosecution have the details of citizenship without the passport? The citizenship was obtained before the passport, so why would the case be based on the passport and not the citizenship document? You obtain citizenship before you can get a passport and the passport, at least from my experience, doesn’t show the date of citizenship. And why is the case so dependent on the passport?
These questions are going through my mind along with many others. I would like to think that i am open minded enough and not naive to realize that this case is not about the CONSTITUTION and the Law…because i’m sure if it was, then there must be a new Constitution which i am unaware of. I am sure is it is not the same one as it was before my birth, when there were instances of other ministers having dual citizenship. I am sure it is not the same Constitution, for it would mean that the laws were being broken from way before.
I hope that i am not mistaken, because if this is all about the Constitution, the laws of the land, which guarantees everyone the same sense of Justice – Innocent until proven guilty, the onus is not on the defense, the prosecution has to bring a case on the merits and not expect the defense to prove its case, but rather dispute its facts or allegations. There is no reverse onus here. The defense should not have to prove it’s innocence in the absence of a case by the prosecution. The prosecution should have some basis for bringing this motion before the judge and if it’s other evidence is not substantial enough to have a case on the merits then i do not see the point of the disclosure.
I’m sure it’s not that Constitution which we are talking about!!!!
But i am naive, and my naivete has led me to conclude that this is not about DOMINICA nor it’s CONSTITUTION – it’s about SKERRIT, and the need to get rid of him at all cost, even that of highlighting the HYPOCRISY of everything Dominica. After all, if the Constitution doesn’t fit me now as it’s being violated and raped, but when it suits me….what Constitution?
Anyway……….
If skerrit has nothing to hide, I see no reason why he cannot make the passport available.
But if u see dat judge make skerrit give out that passport, I think he will resign right dere without the trial. All the secret trips made wud be uncovered.
UWPites, it is simple, the PM and Saint jean do not have to produce passports. that is law. they did not brng the case to court. This is about law of the land, based on the law the Pm and St. jean do not have to produce any passport. We must respect the law. Once again the UWp has demonstrated it is not equipped to rule the land. they go to court ill prepared, just as the faced the elctorate ill-prepared.
The court and people of Dominica should demand that the pm and hon. Minister bring everything relating to the case on the table, including passports which will enable the court to make the right decision. This is a serious matter relating to our constitution, all politics aside. Every law abiding citizen of Dominica would want the law of the land be respected and obeyed by all, especially by our leaders who should lead by example.
This is absurd! Why should the PM or Petter be forced to produce their passport? for argument sake, let’s say that you accused me of stealing dasheen. Isn’t the onus on you to show the courts the dasheen that you have accused me of stealing? Why must I be the one to bring the evidence to the court? Why would I want to incriminate myself?
This is how the law works and is simple to understand. End of story!
If they are in the clear, innocent as charged, why not present the passports? what is there to hide?. Should Dominicas be suspicious that their leaders are not totally honest
Ok. IF they had a french passport, don’t you think that when their citizenship was revoked that their passport would have to be surrendered? Where are they getting the passport to produce to the court?
An allegation was made against two individuals, if you have the evidence, show it to the court. Dont ask me to show the court something that you have alleged me to be in possession of!
IF THEY ARE MEN OF HONOR AND THEY KNOW THEY DID WRONG THEN WHY NOT ADMIT TO THE PEOPLE AND ASK FOR FORGIVENESS. ARE THEY TOO GREAT TO HUMBLE. ANYWAY HE WHO IS HUMBLE IN THE END SHALL BE EXHALTED AND HE EXALTS HIMSELF ……. OU JA KONNET
It would be a real shame on Dominica if the PM had to step down from his post. THere is no way anyone is going to find him guilty of such a charge- that’s just the facts- he is the PM he has the law on his dise. If is me and you then we will have to deal with the consequences. We are the ones wheo are so carefull of what we do and say cause we think of our actions and the resuslts.
Wake up Domincans!
all I know one day things must get better
it will one day just pray. go in the market an buy plantain they telling u one grain for a dollar almost faint. lol lol lol how is things so better now wen food prices are increasing . hmmmmm still trying to understand some people in d.a
Skerritt himself claimed that he possessed a FRENCH passport and by virtue of that disclosure he would have DUAL CITIZENSHIP. Skerritt and Petter St. Jean both wrote to the French Embassy seeking to denounce their French Citizenship. Isn’t that TRUE? If they did not hold French citizenship, why request from the French Embassy to denounce it?
What is WRONG is RIGHT those days in Dominica? Nothing done against the constitution is WRONG. CHEATING is NOT WRONG? A candidate going up for election to be in Public Office, GIVES FALSE INFORMATION on the Nomination Form to the Electoral Commission responsible for conducting election, is not WRONG. Dominicans those days LYING is accepted in our society as normal?
If some of you people love Skerritt and the Labour Party, Fine, NO PROBLEM. But if he did something WRONG is that OK, NO PROBLEM TOO? You love your son or daughter. Good Certainly love them. But if your son or daughter commits an illegal act, embezzle money from his or her place of work, cheats an exam, creates problems at school, would you tell them that’s Ok, go and do more WRONG, nothing will happen to you? Give me a break.
Skerritt and Petter admitted that they held dual citizenship at the time,. Is there any TRUTH in that? And if it is true did they disrespect the LAW? Your Guess is as good as mine. Continue to support wrong doings and my people you all will see what will befall of Dominica. TIME WILL TELL. What is most interesting, those wicked, unchristian like people who support such an irresponsible and illegal act have the gull to mention that is God who put Skerritt there. What Blasphemy. God puts people in Govt. who cheats and lies. Is God that put GBAGDO of Ivory Coast there as well as all the other despots. Many, Many politicians, Leaders all over the world win elections through FRAUD, irregularities, Cheating, bribery and end up in Govt. So is God that put them there too even though there was FRAUD? Who is that God who does such things?
You could not have said this any better my friend,people must stop condone wrong doing, for God sake how can wrong now be conerted and accepted by every church and organization who stay silent and hide behind their pulpits but if they dont speak our God will cause the stones to rise up and speak. Come on people.
All of us,including ALL OF US condone WRONG at some point or at many points in life.But the issue is with one man dere eh.
That things really pisses me off about some supporters and ppl… don’t talk about dishonesty and law… Peter Carbon was doing the same thing even when he contest his last election and previous ones which he won… it wasn’t dishonest? all u too double standard and of hypocrite all u workers… Thats workers best tartics to remove a man they cannot do fair and square? thats why i can never support that undivided party… wat was good for workers was good for Skerrit
Did Skerrit say that he has a french passport or did he make the statement that he is a citizen of France?
What is the authenticity of the letters to the French Embassy? If Skerrit and Petter are ordered to submit their passports to the court, then the same should go for the talk show host(s) to reveal their source in regards to the letters to the embassy. OH but wait! they can’t, cuz if they do, then that individual/informant/public officer will be in trouble wouldn’t he/she?
DNO..I REALIZE YOU HAVE BEEN DELETING MY COMMENTS RECENTLY.IS THERE A REASON FOR THAT?
DONT YOU THINK ITS ONLY JUST IF YOU TAKE ME TO COURT FOR AN OFFENSE YOU ARE THE ONE TO PROVIDE THE COURT WITH EVIDENCE TO PROVE YOUR CASE AND NOT ME TO PROVIDE THE COURT WITH EVIDENCE TO RULE AGAINST ME?..SO WHAT’S WRONG WHEN I SAY UWP SHOULD SUBMIT THE EVIDENCE(FRENCH PASSPORT)FOR BOTH THE PM AND PETER TO PROVE THEIR CASE?…NO EVIDENCE NO CASE SO CASE CLOSE,PERIOD.
you to too sut
do you have a copy of my passport??
Do u expect the UWP to have in their possession the passports?If someone should kill a member of your family with a weapon and got rid of the weapon after does that mean they did not commit the crime?Search your soul.Did u hear Skerrit admitting to the fact he holds French citizenship?That means he has an obligation to bring forward the proof.Even if u support him,do it objectively.
CROOKED ONES..VERY INTERESTING…..
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This is a very interesting case. First off, I believe that Senior Counsel is right IN PRINCIPLE that a person who brings a case against someone else should have to prove his/her case. Imagine if any of us fell victim to other persons who accused us wrongly and who then expect us to provide the evidence for them to prove their case. This seems very unfair and wrong, especially if one is falsely accused.
On the other hand, especially if the ministers are innocent, they should gladly give their passports to the Courts to examine and let the chips fall where they may. It is either they and all previous dual citizen ministers knowingly broke the laws over the years or they did not. If it is wrong for Skerrit and St Jean, then it is wrong retroactively.
The Courts may have to then decide to nullify the sitting of every single minister who committed the infraction since the Constitution or decide to enforce the elections laws going forward. The Electoral Commission would then be charged with conducting and managing elections according to the laws of Dominica or face stringent charges, including imprisonment. After all, they were responsible to check that all persons nominated for elections were qualified to do so.
Enough already with the distractions! IT IS TIME FOR THE COURT to make a decision in the best interest of the Country and move on. After all, what the Constitution was hoping to do was to protect the Country from all evil and evil intended people….to ensure that no one would harm it and its people in any way.
The Court needs to put this situation in the correct context (consult every major judiciary if they have to) and decide in the best interest of the people. The same way a precedent was set in Jamaica, a new one could be set for this case in Dominica. Otherwise, the Jamaican law can be observed. Whatever, let us just move on please.
P.S. Skerrit should think before he speaks or throws tantrums. His angry words about “no constitution…” is a big part of this problem.
From what i’ve observed by reading those comments is that there’s a high level ignorance,arrogance and bias and less objectivity and honesty as is usually the case in Dominica,this boils down to pure ungodliness.I wish all of u had a chance to live in one of those more advanced and developed country to really understand their politics and governance.Good luck to u people one day u’ll rise above such lowliness.
thanks for the clip! am proud of my pm and he will continue to lead as long as god wants him to ! god put and take out so he will reign till the almighty ready for him ! long live my pm!
your lazy bastrad go find work to do thats why you love pm so much because all you doing is living on hand out your wicked soul but his time coming to an end let me see what all of you all with do is onlt cheating dishonest pple like yo that will talk about love pm and he there to stay inspite of all what that evil man doing
nice one my friend we too damn hypocritic in D/A
No offence to uwp supporters. And I’m not here to get under anyone’s skin. Honestly, I think the case was held in a fair way. Things like that could lose supporters for Skerrit if it was exposed to have been corrupt. Secondly, if he was to lose, uwp will still be in the shadows because “in my opinion”, and I’ll say again, “in my opinion”. Labour is doing well for the country. They are more popular than uwp by far and it is unlikely for that to change soon. Even without Skerrit. And no I don’t support labour. I support Dca.
Well said. funny that the UWP has chosen to file this case now that the shoe is on the other foot. when they were in office there were so many of them who held dual citizenship including Ron Green, no action was taken now they are taking such actions. I wonder if there was a counter suit by the Skerrit what would the results be.
I am not a supporter of neither parties and the UWP most definately needs to go back to the drawing board if they want to have any type of serious opposition. Just see who they have as an opposiiton leader, and man who puts his foot in his mouth everytime he speaks, not mentioning the fact that his grammar is atrocious.
let the popularity contest begin. such nonsense
question:: does not the integrity in public office act obligate members of parliament to disclose all their assets. are not documents with relevance to travel access not considered assets? just a question…
U kidding me right…..
not just kidding me but foolish to say the lest
how is that foolish? why is skerrit playing round-about games, if he is innocent then all he has to do is handover his passports- i mean com’on Dominicans are we so naive to just have party politics blind our quest for the truth?
Lol you can’t even spell ‘least’ and I’m the foolish one. So now people are considered foolish for asking questions? Well guess what i rather be foolish than ignorant. And NOBODY has given me a sound answer to my question with good reasoning or some fact. Amazing that this is the average level of intelligence in Dominica. That’s why these things will keep on happening and nobody will ever take a stand. The majority is made up of idiots who try their best to silence any intelligent person who speaks because it makes their stupidity more apparent.
you must be very d***! A passport an asset …integrity commission? Hope you did not stop school in grade 5!
come on peole it was just a question….lol. kinda dumb but not all of us know… y declare passport . u mean to tell me if i am in court for gun related charges i have to provide the gun to the prosecuters.. just a question. and i mean just a question
I need an emoticon that shows me actaully on the floor with tears literally spewing form my eyes…… lol lol lol… best you pay to prosecuting lawyer too….lol lol
Look Propaganda……I bet you….Skeritte, Peter, Ron they all the had a nice brooth poisson
and Courvoisier Brandy or blue label Whiskey..on ice….today…..saturday time to relax..
I know PM eat Brooth too…
as for me I had cheap a*s Crown Royal on ice with my Broth..but it was GOODDDD, and yes ladies drink alky..too
CHILLAX PEPS…..CHEERS TO ALL……
Pass the courvoisier any day, win or lose court case!
Well in La plaine we pwi is either a french man or an American. I prefer the French because I understand patois better and I seeing what the french man doing. The American too reactive. The french proactive. Age and agility are factors as well.
AMEN. RON IS 70YRS HE CYA EVEN GET HA#D. WHERE WE GOING WITH HIM? NOT US. WE STANDING WITH OUR BOY PP.
U are down in the gutter,so when u’ll b 70 we can get rid of u,is that ok?
TOO RIGHT BROTHER/SITER. REPEAT/SAY IT AGAIN
LMFAO @ can’t get ha*d lmfao boiii allu not ez u know I love my Dominican ppl!!!! Y’all is kixxx at the end of the day we all sewo togeda :-)
That is not he issue. The issue is about the constitution. Stay focused.
Only GOD will give justic to the Dominican people cause that whole system of governing is loaded with evil men . Men that sell their soul to achieve poower. The judges , the lawyers. All of them in that system so don’t expect anything from that case. A time for everything under the sun.
what is “poower” mongol…allu teacher never teach allu to go over allu work? ou ka sam poower pa vway
THATS WHY U NOT A DOMINICAN. U ARE A CHILD OF SATAN. SO U WILL GIVE U.W.P JUSTIS.
You dont love Da, you love your ignorance. Time for you to start thinking positively. Dominicans rank among the best people in the world. You dont see us trying to kill anybody because our beliefs are different; and that is a superlative plus.
if UWP looking for evidence in relation to pass port, well look for nevel string and the doctor or nurse who did the delivery at pmh. DD man is a true dominican so WHAT!!!!!!
I listened to Puke95 for a few minutes the other day….the host was in a conversation with Cecil Joseph about comments he had made on Libya.
To make a long story short, I never thought it was possible for a media organization to be more biased than Fox News, but Puke95 takes the cake!!
Sadly, not everyone is like myself and other DNO readers who have fulll internet access and the will to inform themselves from various sources on topics. These Puke95 hosts are preying on the ignorance and gullibility of people who have limited access to information..They are also inciting hatred.
Like a lot of Dominicans I want peace in D/a and would wish that the conclusion of this case would bring peace. But as long as there are political activists masquerading as media workers on Puke95 there will be no peace…
Even if Skerrit wins his case we already know they are going to say its because the court system is compromised, and the hating will go on.
you have that wong bro the station more biased than fox is kiari fm,your station of choice….at least with q you can call in. the kairi government operatives don’t even let you call in when the hosting their show
I don’t listen to any radio stations FYI….I have no time for fake and/or biased journalists insulting my intelligence with propaganda…and I’m talking about propaganda from both sides.
I know its common to spin stories in politics, but to outright lie, or to speak half-truths, or to pretend ignorance of facts, which is what I heard happening on Puke95, to me is very disgusting.
so you formed an opinion of a radio station after a few seconds of listening! you could have fooled me there.
absolutly right
LIKE DAVE LAUDAT, ANGILO ALLYNE, BRIAN LITTON, BLESSINGS ECT. THEY ALL CALL KAIRI FM. THEY ARE LABOUR/GOVERNMENT OPERATIVES? RIGHT?
Puke95…equals “Intellectual dishonesty” at its best…..love the name by the way…
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Dominicans need all the prayers they can get because all I can see is the opposition and their rag tag team of bandits taking the country to hell in a hand basket.
Lots of people may not have the means to read and see what’s going on around the world but some do have radios and can hear what is going on. We are not the worst by far.
Dominica has come a long way since Skerrit has been in power. Does it needs improvement? yes it does. Government alone can’t do it, we all have to do our part in some shape or form.
As for the UWP and others what is their goal for Dominica and the people? All they are doing is barking and braying. No one is coming up with an alternative to what they can or will do for the country, just a bunch of empty vessels making a whole lot of noise.
It’s time to grow up you men and women. Stop acting like little kids that had their toys taken away.
Opposing everything for opposing sake is not going to help. All it will does is set us back.
Try to come up with some better plans than what Skerritt and his party has come up with and maybe then the people will begin to take you seriously. Until then if you can’t come up with a concrete plan on how you are going to bring better development for your people and country just put up or shut up.
Skerrit; continue to do what you’re doing for Dominica Just be honest and transparent in all you do.
Be the PM for all Dominicans not only for those who voted you.
To my people also, don’t just look for hand outs. Try to be self sufficient. I look around and see the Haitians cultivating the land you all feel is too degrading to do. Dominica is your birthright begin treating it like it’s yours. Stop losing your identity to America.
You all pattern after everything you see on TV. America is not a good role model to pattern after.
Look what is hapening to them right now. I look at that country as being the modern day Sodom and Gomorrah. I can see we are going down that same path unless we regain our own identity.
I will continue to pray for my country and it’s people because it’s the land of my birth and I’m 100%
Dominican to the bone. I LOVE YOU DOMINICA.
U obviously not antihate but rather bias.How would u feel about a government who would kill u if one day u intend to have a peaceful protest or demonstration for a right of yours u feel was violated.
When you (if you ever) reach a higher level on enlightenment, you will realize that all human beings are biased. There is no such thing as objectivity…our views are all subjective and influenced by our personal experiences…
HOWEVER, there are indeed standards such as ethics, truthfulness and fairness. These standards are NON-EXISTENT on Puke95…
I heard Matt making untrue statements and I’m still trying to figure out if he is just a liar or totally clueless about current events…How are you going to interview someone on a topic you are not knowledgeable about?
Aunty Hate Think you mentioned gullibility? Guess you were referring to yourself? You are so ignorant and gullible that you have already been referred to on this medium as Skerrits doormat…I supported the statement, but i can go a step further and say that your brain is smoked, and it needs divine intervention to reverse it…One good day you will realise that…Your contribution is not surprising…Its from a man who has lost his objectivity….And yes there is something called objectivity….YOUR ACCOMPLISHED MORON !!!!!
I usually listen to DBS talking point or whatever is going on while i’m at work, but they were having some issues so i’m like ok, maybe i will try Q95 not being aware that they had their own talk show and boy was i in for a surprise. Angello was interviewing someone and asking questions about what he thought about a particular subject to do do with the prime minister so the dude was like i can’t really comment about that issue until i have more information, he angello kept on pushing and pushing trying to get the guy to talk and say something negative, and i’m thinking to myself are you serious? Then in between peeps calling these guys were making unpolite comments about skerrit, not about the labor party but the leader, now someone please tell me if this is OK? After being subject to this i just closed my browser and shook my head in disbelief. One day someone from that station will pay for their mouth. Now i know ya’ll will try to attack me but who cares, this was not hear say, i heard it myself on Q95 peeps.
They are no longer citizens of france, they denounce their french citizenship if that is true.
nonsense
y sum of u so dam foolish!!! ALL U ALLOWING SKERRIT TO DO WAT HE WANT WIF DE COUNTRY ‘rules are rules!!!’ all now we doe even know if we were’nt sold to one of our so called’foreign acquaintances’ … ding ding ding! in a few years to come we’re not sure if that generation is goin to be given up for slavery to “SEAL THE DEAL” wakeee up dominicans wake up!!!!!!!!!!!!!! stop letting ppl get the best of u all”s already seemingly small brains!!!!!!!!! get a mind of ya’ll own!
deuces
thank you godzilla. your head in the sky
Do you actually listen to the words you speak of? When was the last time you heard of a country being sold? And slavery? Really? Omg! Honestly. I’m amazed. This is not about politics for me, it’s just about how ridiculous you sound. I think by posting this comment, people like you have the world thinking that Dominicans are really uneducated. But in truth, we have one of the best education systems in the world. We just don’t appreciate it. Because we don’t have university for everyone doesn’t mean we should act like we uneducated and make stupid statements like yours
Remember Tibet, thats the exact thing that happened to them, by the very chinese that Dominica is courting
wesleyman i agree i do not like the direction the gov is taking accepting and forging relationship with all sort of controversial place i.e ghadaffi , chavez and the chinese.,
Anyone that is really educated knows that you don’t need a university to get an education. What you do need is motivation, drive and incentive. I would take common sense any day over that they call “education” which is really mind control.
Yes, you can learn certain basics in the school system and graduate with a degree, but it when you get into the field and start doing that you really start to learn.
our brain smaller than your own. some of allu dunno shit but allu want to bring down Dominicans on our own website. best allu just hush eh. cuz all of us from the same damn country. one flag. if our brain small ur own same size. toneh
Well if you cruelly knew what you was talking about you wod know people with a smaller brain size is prone to be smarter. Look at einstein! However i get your point. And yes, some people are dumber than others. It’s a fact of life. Deal with it
And I meant if you actually knew* and all the other mistakes. Typing off my phone here
WAKE WII WAKE UP LIKE THAT. BETTER SKERRIT THAT EDISON, RON GREEN, D MAJIE FROM BARWI AN THE REST.
We like what the PM is doing, that is why we tell him “Carry on, Skerro”; and we say to the Naysayers “Later, Bro!”
I do not have to wait for the court to decide on the outcome of this case, Bases on the injustice and lawlessness going on in Dominica, it is going to be an easy victory for Skerrit. However, what we must not forget is this: because the court gives their judgement which most times is unfair and very bias, that does not really make a person the winner in the face of the public. As far as the public and law abiding citizens are concerned, Skerrit has destroyed our very proud reputation and makes us look stupid in the eyes of the world. If Mr Skerrit cared about Dominica as many think, he would have put Dominica first and graciously resign.
and leave dominica for who? spaggs? athie the sherker? lennox the talker and hater? I prefer Pappy at least yellow makes me happy.
So the fact is , in your mind, if God forbid something were to happen to Mr. Skeritt, (seeing he is human) that Dominica should cease being a sovering nation, because the one man that can lead it, is no longer in a position to do so? Well here is the question, considering your statement, what would you consider an unacceptable act by your leader? Because if in your opinion we cant do without him, no matter what he does we just have to accept it and understand that we would be lost without him……….whew
well the public has spoken! we want skewo. all ah dem blue vex for that then eh eh
Seem as is you dont know what is going on in the world, follower since you are wrtiting about “Bases on the injustice and lawlessness going on in Dominica”. Where you living? I live here and I can tell you, I love it. I dont always get my way but I am big enough to know that that is life. “Domnique ki dou. Dou kon siwo”. You dont know that?
BUT MISTER, SKERRIT HARDLY EVER SAYS MUCH TO THE CONTRARY, OTHERS SPEAK FOR HIM THIS MAN IS A DIPLOMAT AND KNOWS WHEN TO MAKE COMMENTS ON ISSUES.
THE QUESTION OF THE IMPENDING DIRECTION FROM THE JUDGE, YOU WILL NOTE SKERRIT HAD NO REASON TO USE HIS FRENCH PASSPORT. THERE ARE PEOPLE WITH TWO PASSPORTS (SOME ARE ACQUIRED WITHOUT ALLEGIANCE) AND USE ONE ALL THE TIME FOR TRAVELLING. SO WHAT IS THE ARGUEMENT I ASK?
Honestly the way i see that skerrit is going to win that hands down because he has the entire system locked down,i personally don’t see no hope for Dominica right now the entire system is broken and the people with the mandate to run the system is corrupt Bottom line this is all about money and influence and skerrit has the upper hand where that is concerned we finish in Dominica.
Dont be a fool boy! it’s just that skerrit is the best man for da now!
BRO WHAT DO YOU MEAN WE FINISH, DO YOU THINK THE JAPANESE IN THEIR PRESENT PREDICAMENT WILL JUST LAY DOWN AND DIE SIMILARLY WITH ALL THE OTHER NATIONS IN THEIR SERIOUS POLITIC CONFLICT
WHY DO YOU THINK ANYTHING IN CONTRADICTION IS BLAMED ON SKERRIT, THIS MAN HAS A TEAM (HIS CABINET) AND CONSENSUS OF OPINION IS IMPORTANT I WILL GIVE A SECRET, THERE ARE DOCUMENTS THIS MAN DONT SEE AND HE TAKES THE BLAME FOR THE INEFFECTIVENESS OF REQUIRED MATTER
PLEASE NOTE THE HAITIANS IN THEIR TRAUMATIC SITUATION SEE HOPE IN DOMINICA, THAT IS WHY THEY ARE TAKING ALL THE OPPORTINITY TO DO WELL
YOU AND MANY LIKE YOU SAY “WE FINISH IN DOMINICA” TYPICAL LACK OF AMBITION AND FORSIGHT, THEREFORE DON’T BLAME SKERRIT BUT YOURSELF. I AM AN INDEPENDENT THINKER
“THERE ARE DOCUMENTS THIS MAN DONT SEE AND HE TAKES THE BLAME FOR THE INEFFECTIVENESS OF REQUIRED MATTER” What a laugh! my friend it is the other way around, there are things done and statements made which only skerritt knows about and the “team” as you put it, has to rubber stamp them. Please no not try to fool the public because you know that what you are saying is untrue.
At some time Skerrit wil lhave to exit the scence -maybe in 2050 ,maybe in 5 years may be next year..he can’t hold on forever…….and when he does he will be a laughing stock- ‘a majee’.
Idiotic talk, Steve. All other politians step down at some time and they are not laughing stocks. When the man feels he has done all that he can do for Dominica, he will bow out gracefully and start a family.
Nah when he steps down we will be the property of China.
damn that still going on…in my opinion that shouldn’t be in court….if its against the laws of d/a then step down…simple…and if the PM of the country has any respect for its laws and ppl then it would be automatic…only in d/a we tolorate this sh*t
Just want the UWP to know that instead of wasting their money trying to bring Skerrit down, they should be preparing for the next election, forming a manifesto, making alliances, so they can come to the people with a plan at the next election.
I sent a message to Hector John on facebook telling that exact same thing. And he block me from seeing his profile.
hahaha he blocked you? That is funny stuff!
I mean that man is so stupid, and I was giving him some good advise too. If we wanted to get into politics, as a young man he should have started is own party instead of being a puppet to James and the old heads over at the UWP. But he would not know any better because all he have is a degree in Microsoft office oops I mean Computer Information System.
If u are a democratic lover i guess u would not want anyone to violate the constitution,if u break the law and got caught,i guess u’ll face the court and suffer the consequences,so y not those in authority if they break the law?
They did not break the law the precedence was set when Green was appointed with dual citizenship, so base on Dominica precidence not Jamaica but Dominica and Dominica constitution they did not break any law. So our PM was right in his statement that no constitution could sto him, because he was within the constitution. I can say no law will put me in ail, reason I have not broken any laws. We must understand context of statements. The PM did not break any laws if he got his citizenship based on his mother.
So the fishing expitditon hoping for something to turn up in court, have to stop. Let us go back to mature politicks. UWP represent the peole in the house, formulate a plan for dominica and show the peole that u are a viable alternative to the Labour Party, stop wasting valuable resources of time and money.
will from svg read this so can understand what democratic lover is saying tell your friend from dominica to explain it to u,the pm is within the law.I will say again how can a man navel string buried
in the soil and be illegal in that land.
Is that I find. My navel bury under a piea coco dwarf in Dominica. not even hurricane can washay it. If Skerro plant under a yampen tree in vieille case who can washay it.
So Ron Green is that standard by which we jusdge ourselves, the fact that Ron Green broke the law, now makes the law null and void… Oh Ron broke it so we can’t hold anyone else accountable for it. In your opinion my friend they should open the doors and let all the criminals out, because there is not one of them in there that has set presidence to their crimes, all the murderers, someone has already murdered. well who was the first to steal, surely not one of the current inmates……so what is your point my friend?
I am not a supporter or opponent of either side. However, I must ask those 2 gentlemen how could they have been so stupid and negligent in holding on to those second passports when they running for election. are they that stupid, ignorant or simply contemptuous?
What’s going on now has nothing what so ever to do with Dual Citizenship on either side….guess foolish pride and shame…
We are never satisfied…but when we digg caca…..it will smell….Ron if you living in a glass house don’t throw stones…
Poor Dominique……
waaayyyy papa! For the amount of people that voted during the elections that have dual citizenship! Hmph workers really don’t have nothing to do! Here’s an idea all those that voted for workers and they have dual citizenship lets make their votes void! Since workers are against dual citizenship…is now ron and eddo and whoever else that leading the party would talk!
The law is the law. You have a constitution which is suppose to guide the country. As the head of state you cannot afford to violate the constitution.Even if we believe that the constitution is outdated, we still have to obey the constitution until it is amended.
There is the written law and there is precedence. Justice means if it is acceptable for the goose it is also acceptable for the gander. It would not be justice to accept it fom some and not from others.
your statement is strait foreward and simple enough, any fool can understand it.
the law is the law……
Am from SVG & and I go on other Caribbean news blog site, to read about what happening in their country. I have never been to your country, but am planning to be there in the future! With one of my friend from Dcan…; Dominicans concerning the PM Dual citizenship, I personally don’t agree with anyone who is running for the highest office in the land should have a Dual citizenship, am not living there so I wouldn’t know your constitution. The laws about someone with a Dual citizenship running for the highest office in the land, if something as confusing like that to happen in SVG, we’ll be protesting every day until the Gov resign. Dual citizenship, let say in the future the Gov, get caught up in a conspiracy, and to the best of his knowledge, he know he will be going to prison, what makes you think he will stick around to go to prison..? I doubt it; he will go back to his second country, and what will make situation worse, if your country doesn’t has any diplomatic right with that country to go in and take him out. Just a theory…
STAY out of what is going on in our Dominica !
i though we were one carribean””why ask the SVGan to stay out of what going wrong in Dominica?
THIS IS RUDE.
Ray of ignorance I guess the comment struck a nerve! Dominica is nOT isolated, we are part of the bigger world community so everybody is involved here.
no sence u should say stay out because u have to put right where it goes , remember god don’t like uglyness
Please do not enter the war without proper ammunition and na exist strategy…go do your research and get your facts
hello u not from here…so shush…stupes
What laws? Dominican laws are post colonial nonsensical slavery laws, ungodly laws riddled with paganism and polytheism.
That thing about dual citizenship is pure rubbish. Nationalism and patrioticism are diseases of the heart!
Time for Dominicans to give up this Christopher Columbus, post slavery, anglo-saxon, roman nonsensical and embrace monotheism before they die in their disbelief and polytheism.
Tony do right, don’t present any passports! What a stupid retarded case! If the prime minister is in court for some drug deal or some high corruption charges then fine but you cannot tell me a dam passport dual citizenship rubbish you all wasting people time for?
Dominica is just a dam hypocritical society! So many other ministers served these countries with dual passports it wasn’t an issue, now is an issue, some of you Dominicans need to burn!
When do i get to shake your hand?
You are bringing annihilation upon yourself by spitting out venom full of poison and hatred. Put your Country first! If you believed its ok for someone to hold the highest office in Dominica! With two different, citizenship then you is saying its ok, someone can come from North Korea or Iran to run for Government in Dominica, without being question..? I’ll be waiting for your reply blogger.
@ love: Once a ruler has fear of Allah, he implements justice, he is able to execute his duties professionally it really doesn’t matter his ‘nationality.’ Nationalism and racism goes hand in hand. I do not believe in that; I do not care about being ‘Dominican,’ that is a stupid name invented by the liar Christopher Columbus. I’m muslim first before everything else. What does that mean, it means one who submits to Allah only. Therefore, we reject democracy, socialism and all the other isms except Islam. We believe that only Allah’s laws are supreme not man made laws. We worship Allah alone without any intermediaries etc.
With that said, this court case is a retarded one. Skerrit can have 10 passports, once he does not show enmity to Islam we cool. At least when Skerrit met me personally he extends the message of peace, he has contacts with some Islamic countries, just the other day the avenues for scholarships have been opened up in Morocco.
The Dominican society is too dam hypocritical, Mr Skerrit is a citizen of Dominica as well. Stop the nationalistic rubbish! Why Ron Green and the other persons are not prosecuted as well? You people have too much envy and jealousy, dam hypocrite talking about law, what law? Stupes! You call that law?
Mr Skerrit, you can have 10 passports, Tony do right, don’t show them no passport, stall the case if you have too because I find that is rubbish! Get a better case to call, for example, if Skerrit molest a little girl, or there is ‘evidence’ that suggests he is involved in cocaine or some major crime like that. But don’t come here and tell me about some sh*t about dual citizenship. Go and get something better to do than to waste my time about dual citizenship.
@ M….Always….WOW….you seem to be a very angry person….why are you taking this so personal? why should this become a religious matter?…….why are you showing people your weakness? not every one will agree to you opinions….cause you seem to be taking THIS to another level. relax man……Dominica has not seen better……And UWP has no plans what so ever for Dominica, no proof that they can do better….that’s where you need to relax…and believe….don’t give others weapons to fight you…sometimes silence means more..
Just to clear your mind….I do love MY PM…..we should not stop supporting ours, when they need us most…..if my child does something wrong, should I turn my back on him/her? never……I will support him/her to the end…win or lose….
Every one keep talking about the constitution…Laws are meant to be broken….yesterday was HISTORY tomorrow is a MYSTERY..
this has nothing what so ever to do with Dual citizenship…..
But MUSLIM ALWAYS Skerritt is NOT a MUSLIM so what are you talking about? Well maybe he converted last night. I am more Muslim than you and Skerritt combined. You guys don’t respect laws, you all tout ALLAH (CAPITAL LETTERS MUSLIM ALWAYS you should know that) when the time is right, then you all scream fire and bloodshed on anyone who opposes you. Go to Libya!
CAN SOMEONE TELL ME PLEASE, HOW MANY YEARS HAS SKERRIT RESIDE IN GUADELOUPE OR FRANCE OR HOW MANY YEARS HAS HE RESIDE IN DOMINICA?
Tell dem!! We are still held in shackles and some of us through our thinking and behaviour demonstrates it on a daily basis.
Muslim,
What’s with the aggression? You loosing your cool man….Easy Bro…Easy..
Based on your outburst and arrogance i would not b convinced to be a muslim,i am one who is not really convinced by any religion,i think some of them are too imposing especially yours.I guess when Ron Green will shake your hands and build ties with the islamic states u’ll support him.
Agree with you 100000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000%
Are you really Dominican? your expressions does not show that you are you alway say YOU…..Dominican! never WE DOminicans….
@ 2011…wow: I do not care about this nationalistic nonsense. I didn’t ask to be born here. Since I am and this country is saturated with paganism that is more important. The people respect a retarded secular court made by English white people rather the laws of Allah. The people worship a white god with blonde hair and blue eyes. Do you want me to ascribe myself to this? NEVER! I do not worship or pledge allegance to a green cloth with a parrot on it. My allegance is to Allah.
you are so foolish
WHAT FOOLISH ARE YOU TALKING;
If you are so holy why are you so interested in politics
U are justifying some people’s opinion of muslim’s arrogance and intolerance.The law and constitution as stands says one should not hold dual citizenship to contest elections.
@ crooked: I say proudly to hell with that law. It’s a retarded law. I support Skerrit, he should have 10 passports.
you talk like a foolish man,
if you had any understanding on the issue at hand you whould ask the powers that be to chang the
law legaly instead of asking them to break the law.
you sound like you are high on intellectual confusion!!!!!
I began to read your comment and was about to put it in the bin where it belong,but i thought to be fair to you before I could comment fairly. May I first sat that you are a person pregnant with ignorance but I pray God that you would wilfully suffer a miscarriage,because for you to infer that if someone charge for drugs in the high court should stand trial and go to jail, but someone who deliberately break the laws of the constitution should be set free from even having a trial. Are you for real or are you so consume by ignorance. may God have mercy on your soul.
@ High Court: that is a stupid law, it needs to be thrown in the bin! Skerrit and others should continue to break it until it is amended. Dual citizenship my big fat toe.
Muslim Always, the attorney for the PM did not agree with you on that issue when he assisted with the strengthening of the law in St Kitts rather than ask to repeal it in 2009. It’s strange how things can come back to haunt us.
It is good that you can have a view and is free to have that view as to what is a stupid LAW and should be thrown in the bin,now lets us take a view from the guy who kills a man for sleeping with his wife and thinks that a person should have that right to kill someone for sleeping with his wife and if a law states differently then that LAW should be thrown in the bin, would you agree?
The constitution was formulated by our very own, Dominican legal luminaries. As a matter of interest what would sharia law have to say about this?
Let’s legalize marijuana and cocaine while we’re at it, imo the criminalization of these drugs is a waste of time. Drugs on a whole should be legal. People should be free to do what they want with their bodies as long as they don’t hurt other people. Now in the essence of balance while we’re taking away laws let’s add some. There should be a law against religious harrasment, i.e. people who hound others with their religious beliefs.
“The constitution was formulated by our very own, DOMINICAN LEGAL LUMINARIES”.. You were most likely born after independence. the constitution was dafted by Britain…
Soooooo Ammmm Right
@ Cerberus: Islamic law rejects nationalism in each and everyway. When one has complete Islamic states, the visa laws are abolished!
If you are asking about Saudi Arabia etc, these countries do not implement 100% Islamic sharia.
Muslim, I can still visit the Vatican without a visa but am unable to go to Mecca without being circumcised, never mind a visa. How equal is that?
Muslim_Always amen my brother, amen
Despite your belief,every country has it’s laws and should b adhered to untill it’s changed.When your islamic government will b in power,i hope not,should i break your laws and go free?The day this happens that we have an islamic government,i will b arming myself against u.I think we should start doing that now with the current state of affair.
lol my partner and them think they can just fool Dominicans. Vielle Case Passe
You see we are so quick to comment but not really getting to the point.
If you for example mouth of the south, the case involving the people who was found dead on sea the other day. The people who were charged for the offence the case was dismissed due to lack of evidence.
That is the same that should happen with the PM and St Jean case, you cannot take someone to court without evidence and want the people you take to court to present the evidence for you. Bullsh*t.
In order word you saying that the case which was dismissed about the people kill at sea, the people charged should bring the evidence.
Rubbish, you bring a case against me bring your evidence or shut the hell up.
Plan and simple.
Mouth of the South, i feel sorry for you, you need to read the laws and by laws of dominica.
All u want to cricify the Pm but he was born and raised in Dominica, never live in Guadeloupe or Martinique, he went to school in Dominica, College in Dominica, was a teacher in Dominica, he only went away to study and came back here. what is all you problem with this man.
A man who have brought much development to this country. He is working very hard for this country.
please live Petter and Skerrit alone.
May god continue to bless our PM and St. Jean.
Now I have one for you….What about the young man you got his Hummer taken away from his by the police last year. Did the the police evidence?
Well said
It is the prosecution’s (in this case the UWP) job to prove their case. The burden of proof lies in the hands of the prosecution.
The Defense is not obliged to present the prosecution with any such evidence that it knows with put it’s clients in trouble. For that matter, it has nothing to do other than to sit and defend itself based on evidence brought forth by Mendes. It is simple.
To ask the Defense to present such documents, in my mind goes beyond the rules of law.
It seems like Mendes donnot believe in the right againts Self-incrimination
PM SKERRIT DON’T BE AFRAID OF THE WOLVES.THEY TRYING ALL KIND OF THINGS BECAUSE THEY KNOW THAT MOST OF THEIR REPRESENTATIVES WILL BE TOO OLD TO CONTEST NEXT ELECTION. MY SON PM HOLD YOUR HEAD HIGH AND” DO NOT BE AFRAID OF THEM FOR I WILL BE WITH YOU TO PROTECT YOU” SAYS THE LORD GOD ALMIGHTY.YOU WERE CALLED JUST LIKE JEREMIAH TO LEAD THE PEOPLE.GOD WILL GIVE YOU THE GRACE TO CONTINUE THE STRUGGLE AND TO KEEP DOMINICA ALIVE. DEMOCRACY IS ALIVE AND WELL IN DA.MAYNARD ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS JOIN WITH SKERRIT. THEM FELLAS USING YOU.YOU HAVE TOO MUCH BRAIN TO BE USED BY THESE MURMURERS. WAKE UP AND SMELL THE COFFEE.
If I know Maynard well he not even aware what is going on. Is the power hungry fellas that clutching at straws. Those bush lawyer journalists them should tell UWP to find their man-i- too – fess that still on the wire over haed and come with a plan. Then may be my children will vote them. In the mean time LEAVE MY PM AND PEPPER ALONE. LET THEM DO THEIR WORK
Chinese national can easily come from the east and work in Dominica and the prime minister cannot rule the country even though it is he that cause those chinese to come to Dominica to build a state house, I do hope that all Dominicans eligible and qualified will get theiri fair share of the building process, other wise we can call it a state chinese house. I wonder if those chinese diplomats are buying food from our restaurants, or if they bring their food with them too. bla bla bla. Maybe they can also biuld us the long awaited international airport
Honestly it is just a waste of taxpayers money to be in court. Both parties do the same and they are just there picking on each others weaknesses. I always say political parties are just there for power sake not developing our country. Most of the ruling party’s tactics are geared towards making the pm look like the good Samaritan. Its our tax payers money and foreign governments taxes that are being used there. There are so many inefficiencies in the government service. we work hard and so many of our tax dollars are used to subsidy laziness for votes sake. I think we should all be prepared to work and make sacrifices. These political parties are there fighting each other and it is not teaching our peoples to be humble and admit that we are not perfect and we need each other to make it durring hard economic times. Folks please read educate ourselves and stop being labor workers or pappy because great granma, granpa, parents were labor workers or pappy……….
I dare say that your statement needs to be re-phrased! The Labour Party is not at all fighting the Opposition. It is the Opposition fighting the Labour Party my friend. The PM and Mr. Saint Jean are actually defending themselves in court. Just thought that I would point that out to you.
DNO, maybe you can make a good news items out of this youtube clip. You will get millions of hit…
Please post
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6NkSqSnQL1k
Looking at it…Our PM is sounding quite articulate and knowledgeable, sounding like a man with a plan and vision.
could u imagine hector john in that interview? what an embarrassment that would be for dominica!!
Strange to see that while our PM is out there promoting our tropical island…… some are trying to secure a jail cell for him…If he is guilty……..he does not need accusers he needs supporters…
Nice interview….DNO and Dominican should pay attention!!!!!!!! all for the good of the country….
thanks you for the clip….
Thank you my brother WIKILEAKS , i felt so proud looking at this interview.
A very interesting, informative interview, the Man is articulate and very clear on what we are doing and where we are heading….respect the man ppl….I love my PM
even if they show their dominican passport it is not going to show or prove dual citizenship.
WHERE DID YOU DO YOU GET YOUR POLITICAL SCIENCE DEGREE,DONT YOU KNOW THAT IN ORDER TO OBTAIN A FRENCH PASSPORT YOU MUST MUST BE A CITIZEN AND IN SO DOING YOU MUST GIVE ALLEGANCE TO FRANCE . MAYBE YOU CAN TELL US WHY DID MENARD SKERRIT HAD TO REQUEST A RENOUNCIATION OF HIS FRENCH CITIZENSHIP.UP TO TIME OF WRITING MENARD SKERRIT HAS NOT RESPONDED TO THE LETTER AS REGARDS THE RENOUNCIATION OF HIS FRENCH CITIZENSHIP.EVEN WE LOVE THE MAN A LIE,A WRONG IS A FORM OF DISHONESTY.
Political Science, I agree with you. To prove dual citizenship the individuals have to hold a passport from the country in question also. Roosevelt is a Dominican, born and bread.
To those on the other side, so what if he had gone to another country and became a citizen there. Venezualans and some other countries in the USA vote for their country all the time.
Astaphan, I hope you DO NOT role over or bend backwards. The UWP is questioning Skeritt’s and St. Jean’s citizenship, and representing the UWP is TRINIDAD BORN counsel, NON DOMINICAN CITIZEN. Show me the difference. What make the UWP think that even if Roosevelt should no longer be the PM they would be in the PM position.
Skeritt and St. Jean, you DO NOT have to produce anything. You hold your Dominican passport and your birth certificate that say you are Dominicans. Also, let the UWP spend the money that they should use to help the Dominicans fighting. Give it a rest people, the term is almost over, you will get your turn.
Thought UWP was already in control and did nothing? What is it they want to do that they have not already done? cripple the country more?
“born and bread”
“bread”
lmao
bred past tense of breed! bred not BREAD
Could someone with knowledge of what actually transpired in court, tell me what passport is been requested, is it the french or dominican? thanks
if the judge has to make a decision something so simple then it shows that mr skerrit is not an honorable man,,, not suited for his position,,, and also shows that the ruling may favor mr skerrit,,, now the ones who claim the opposition has to provide evidence,,, u all expect the opposition to break into mr skerrit and mr st jean residence for the passports??? the mere fact the wrote resignation letters or of such to the french authorities to denounce their citizenship is enough proof that they had french passports and they should provide such to the court of law,,,, even if the judge says that they are not obligated to do so,,,, does that mean the opposition isn’t right to demand it,,,, it will just prove that we are in dire need of rescue from our judicial and political rebels
free up d ting fadda lol
HOLD ON PM HOLD STRONG. VIEILLE CASE GOING ALL THE WAY WITH SKERRIT AND THE LABOUR PARTY
vielle case can’t do nothing for him right now,,,except roll allu chapley n do mackaqwee
WE SHALL NOT BE WE SHALL NOT BE MOVED
Don’t worry we will finance what ever comes up. We have your back all the way………….
Mouth of the south, WTHRUTA? go n roll ur chaple’ n do ur mackaqwee. STHU! Vieille Case did what they had to do, VOTE, and Vieille Case was not the only VOTE because the VOTES from Vieille Case was not enough to “WIN.” Do not Vieille Case, Vieille Case; I’m pretty sure that people from Vieille Case voted for other candidates.
Vieille Case, in the USA.
MOT, They can also pray, “…and deliver us from evil….”
two negatives. Figure it out….lol
they know what evil they doing and the haitions they have working to block the justice . them man there dealing with evil all the way. doh get me wroung i am not for workers and will never be but right is right there are laws and we should keep them.
girly… The Haitians cannot even help themselves…..or they would not be fleeing their home land….
Thinking for a moment, I pray the heavenly Father open your eyes to see right as right and wrong as wrong. I do understand what ignorance can do, but for Heaven’s sake, are you prepared to sell your souls for politics?
So if Skerro had a passport with incriminating evidence, do you think he still has it? Come on!!!
If the rules are followed and the PM provides his itinerary when he is traveling, all the opposition has to do is get those records to include the passport used from the countries where he went. Might be difficult, but doable. But something tells me that those trails are cold and possibly no longer exist.
On the other hand, is Tony getting paid simply to say that they are not presenting this passport? What if the judge says that it has to be presented, is that the end of the case? I hope not.
I know that the burden of proof is on the opposition this time, but if there is nothing to hide, what’s the big deal? Why go through all this if the man is not guilty? This just sounds real dishonest to me.
That exactly what I was trying to say in my comment on the other story. And that idiot PATRIOT FLAG, started mentioning my name in his BS comments. this cat and mouse game just making Dominica look bad. Weather you is a supporter of the PM or not right is right and wrong is wrong.
Boy what that PM did it must have been the worst crime on this planet…..the crimes are… Fix the roads…build a sports arena…Fix the airport…..send kids to school….help the poor.etc…… but that is just not enough.
Always Concerned; what is incriminating evidence? don’t you think he may no longer have dual citizenship, which is the reason he is Prime Minister? Come on!!!
I am paraphrasing you, if the rules are followed and the PM provides his itinerary when he is traveling, all the opposition has to do is get those records to include the passport used from the countries where he went. How many passports do you think his records will provide, and how many passports do you think he possess? Might not be difficult. Something tells me that those trails are not cold and possibly do exist because he travels a lot.
Tony is getting paid to represent the PM and everything attached? Why don’t you wait till the judge say it has to be presented. Hopefully, it will be the end of the case until next election.
Do you all ask the CHINESE, the HAITIANS, the DOMINICAN REPUBLICANS, and others, to produce their passports? These people, especially the Chinese, anchor their arses, yes their arses, in Dominica, open business and do not employ Dominicans – they came with their employees – and your mouths are SHUT. You have a homeboy representing the country, brilliantly I might add, and you all are complaining. Is it his citizenship or the PARTY he represents? The grass is NOT GREENER on the other side. There is an old saying, “each pig has it’s Saturday” (shaque cochon ni samdi yo) You can criticise my translation, I know my wording may not be correct. I do accept criticism.
The burden of proof is on the opposition all the time, but there is nothing to hide, that’s the big deal. You are right, why go through all this the man is not guilty. This is wasting tax payers money, money that is needed for Roosevelt to continue what he started. Making the much needed repairs to the roads, schools and housing for the poor.
EAT YOUR HEART OUT!!!!!!!!!!!!
Vieille Case, in the US of A
Home Girl,
I think you may have misunderstood my post but that’s fine. I have one request: Let’s talk about the case at hand which involves the PM and whether he had dual citizenship when he contested the elections. Not about the Chinese, Haitians or people from the Dominican Republic. Those can be discussed anther time.
It just seems like every time there is a discussion or debate about the PM, some people forget about having a clear objective discussion, but instead, always making comparisons to everyone else. If I say Skerrit is a thief, their response is, “ Ron is a thief too”. If I say Skerrit is wicked, they say Eddo wicked too. Is that all there can be? We are here talking about the PM and dual citizenship, you talking about the Chinese and them not employing Dominicans. The Chinese not the PM. Skerro is the PM. ..the Dominicans are not PM.. Skerro is…Now again, the question is whether Skerro had dual citizenship..answer that and stop telling me about Chinese and Eddo and Mamo and everybody else. We can discuss those another time. OK Home Girl? One Love.
It is only dishonest if the people who voted him inot power did not know that he had dual citizenship. They all know, but they voted him in anyhow. So where is the dishonesty?
Even if court overturns both Skerrit and St Jean’s election victories making them null and void, the UWP and Athie Martin have still not been victorious. As long as both ministers have renounced their foreign citizenship, a bye-election can be called for both constituencies, and we will see both Skerrit and St Jean victorious again at the polls. Another minister can act as Prime Minister in the interim until Skerrit makes his way back
So are you implying that it is okay for the PM and St Jean to break the law? Does that mean you don’t have a problem with drug dealers, rappest, murders etc? Why is acceptable for some people to break the law and not others
It seem like we should simply allow Skerrit and his accomplices to do wha ever they pleases and turn a blind eye, but we should be on the look out for everybody else who may be considering doing wrong, I’m so embarrassed by the lack of intelligence of my people. Shame on us
itsnot acceptable for one set to break the law so be honest with your selfs did not mr green hold american citizenship up untill b4 the elections? so why is that not an issue? that means that mr green having been breaking the law for about 10 to 15 years.
lets be honest this is a law that needs to be changed. a person in the position of dual citizenship should be able to run providing that person is in the position as mr pm and st jean and even mr green who have served the country for their entire lifes.
lets be honest if the pm and mr st jean did not have da at heart they whould have left da a long time ago just as all the teachers /nurses/lawyers and doctors who have tured their backs on the country that have raised and educated them many of them recived schoolarships from government but have never served da for not even a year .these two men have served da all there life lets live them alone to serve the people
I actually think that Ron Green and every body how broke the law concerning this mater should be charge with defrauding the people of Dominica and receiving money under false pretenses. I also feel that the current UWP members that are in office should also be charge for receiving money and not doing their jobs. I am not saying that the PM and Mr St Jean are corrupt, I think dual citizenship leaves room for corruption, and I feel that anyone running for office in Dominica should be a citizen of Dominica and Dominica alone.
This nonsense where some have the right to break the law and some can’t, MUST come to an end. When something is wrong we must say it is wrong and when it is right say it is right. When u see ur friend doing wrong, correct him or her,or they will continue doing wrong. I support u Mr Sout City. By the way i voted for the DLP. But i dont stand for NONSENSE.
That is what u are comparing ur PM too?
Sout City u usually talk sense but how are you going to compare dual citizenship to rape and murder?
You’re really stretching it dude…Many, many, many politicians in the region have dual citizenship! It’s usually not much of a secret either. There is nothing really wrong with someone wanting to serve their country, but being hesitant to relinquish citizenship which might help them and their loved ones in their lives after or outside of politics..
No-one really believes the crap about Skerrit having allegiance to France… the UWP is trying to get Skerrit out on a technicality because they can’t get a mandate against him the democratic way, in elections…
So I really think you need to chill with the rape and murder comparisons they are ridiculous.
I was just trying to make a point and that was the first things that came to mind.
Mr. Sout City:
The PM and St. Jean did not break any laws, in my opinion. All of your questions could have been avoided if you all had done your homework before election. After the men WON the election that is when you all are complaining. There is definitely a problem with drugs, rapists, murders, and everything else that falls under that category, but your concerns are biased.
Homegirl, I am not complaining I am just stating on honest opinion. and again I was just trying to make a point with the comparison.
So because you don’t like your face you will cut off your nose to spite the face?
Okay people I was actually trying to make a point. The three things that I compared was the first that came to mind. The point I am trying to make is that right is right and wrong is wrong.
If the head is not good , then, the body is not good either.. sin don”t correct sin. every one has an opinion so we should respect each other,… At the end of the day it takes each one of us to make da a better place …..god is the head and let us put him first and trust and serve him and not man….
A little respect will go a long way…..
YOU FORGOT RON IN IT TOO
If Skerrit and Peter wants to remain in office all the days of their life, they must play the game right by obeying the laws of the country of Dominica. Life will be sweet after that.