Prime minister Roosevelt Skerrit has told members of his party that things will not be business as usual “this time around”.
Skerrit was addressing the formal session of the Dominica Labour Party’s (DLP) first delegate’s conference held in Grand Fond on Sunday.
He told members that they must intensify their efforts to make the DLP a more vibrant movement in Dominica and suggested that members must admit if they are not up to the task.
“If you have been nominated and expected to serve in a particular office and if the fire is not burning your belly to give 100 percent to the responsibilities that are entrusted to you, it is not too late
for you to decline,” Skerrit exclaimed. “Effective leadership at any level with the Dominica Labour Party today is not for the faint-hearted.”
The prime minister told delegates they must change the perception that the DLP only acts when a general election is drawing near.
Meantime Skerrit called on Dominicans here and overseas to unite against what he called “negative forces” and “those who demonize our country”.
“It must matter to all of us what persons hear about Dominica and the image they have of this country,” he pointed out.
Skerrit, don’t you see that Dominicans are getting fed up with you?
You are losing grounds. Too much lies and bobols going on in the place.
You truly are brain damaged… PM Skerrit is more popular now than ever! Only the disgruntled and confused minority of UWP supporters are against him, the vast majority of patriotic Dominicans support our Prime Minister and our Country.
Stop being negative and running down our nation! Be positive and help build Dominica!
It is not just business as usual, counsels Prime Minister, Roosevelt Skerrit, to his members of Parliament. For:
“If the fire is not burning your belly to give 100 percent, the responsibility that are entrusted to you———-.” “Effective leadership, at any level, with Dominica Labour Party today, is not for the faint-hearted.” There are a few other terms that fit with “faint-hearted”. One of them is “cowardly”
Through those words above I hear Mr. Roosevelt Skerrit advising his members of Parliament, that they should be prepared to function with “passion–the burning fire in their belly” to complete their works with 100 percent effectiveness–which wants nothing to do with “cowardly–faint-hearted” attitude and conducts.
I hear the Prime Minister telling us–Dominicans–that he is aware of what he is into, as our Primary leader of Government. I imagine that Mr. Roosevelt Skerrit is considering his personal situation, pending the court’s ruling; and he does not have to answer to anyone, pertaining to those situations, but God Almighty, alone.
Prime Minister, I personally trust your words, as God is my witness. If I cannot trust those words of yours above, I will never trust no other. However, you, alone, will be accountable to God, for the rewards of your work. That I know for sure. You know what you are into!
very foolish trust no man!! only if you going to join a jim jones type setting..
thats why is country is considered fools paradise citizens cant reason at all….
It is quite obvious that UWP does not have an agenda for the development and advancement of Dominica and its people. Their hopes rest on spreading propaganda.
For the faint-hearted who feel that UWP have a remote chance of winning an election in Dominica in the immediate future, rest assure that while Dominicans in general like to get caught up with party politics hoopla for fun and entertainment, they are sensible and responsible voters and know where true leadership and hope for advancement is most practical and feasible. Dominicans sent that message to UWP in the last election and will do so in the next election (2014).
As to those who are so desperate that for self-advancement they are willing to take their ignorance to the next level by writing letters (without authority to do so) to funding agencies, the parties receiving these letters are more intelligent than you think and can make a sound assessment and see that your claims are totally unfounded. Most of all they can determine that your intentions are self-serving and demonstrate a lack of respect for Dominicans and Dominican authority. There should be amendments to legislation to hold such persons with such contempt for people’s choice and for being so reckless in tarnishing the country’s image accountable.
We are a beautiful country and a free and independent people. DLP is not infringing upon our freedoms but rather are steadfast in developing our country and in giving Dominicans the tools and resources through education and training necessary to be part of the development and live more fruitful lives. However the actions of reckless abandonment by UWP and their minuscule supporters sure infringe on our voice, rights and freedoms.
For you confused narcissistic UWP members and supporters, what transpired in Egypt is in keeping with what transpired in Dominica’s last election. We Dominicans made it unequivocally clear that we want DLP for leadership and No to UWP. UWP members and supporters No Means No!!
UWP get your act straight and learn from the good stewardship by DLP. Either you with us or against us!
UWP one thing we can assure you and your members is that you all will not survive out there on your own!
In simple terms – where do you stand on morality and integrity. Are you still requesting evidence that the PM is a liar and Machiavellian in behavior. I also believe that UWP is not ready but I also believe that it is asinine to believe that Skerrit is the messiah and that no other person within the DLP is capable of restoring trust and integrity in the day to day government. For one moment doesn’t it occur to you that the PM is associated with too many Scandals. Are you so blind or too bias to think that all of those scandals are just only mischievous fabrications or that not one of the scandals is true?
It is sad that intelligent people can be so dumb and gullible.
Like many other Dominicans I thought that the DLP was the only party ready for the role of government. Just so you know I came down to Dominica just to vote for the DLP candidate in St Joseph. I voted for the DLP not for just skerrit. Some may argue that Diasporans should not vote but I believe that by nature of my continuous patronage and on my going investment in Dominica that I do have a right to vote. I have no regrets voting for the DLP but I also believe that the DLP must seriously consider whether or not the party wants to continue with Skerrit’s leadership. I am fair and I do love my country very much however I will not be blind folded by partisan politics. There just too many scandalous issues hanging over Skerrit’s head and it is shameful to concede that Skerrit is the only capable leader within the ranks of the DLP.
It is no coincidence that the UWp is attacking Skerrit and I am confident that the UWP do have legitimate reasons to do so- I am not so naïve to think otherwise. If the Labor Party creates the impression that Skerrit is the messiah and the one and only then why not go on a full fledge attack on the shepherd who is obviously not without blemishes. In the interest of Dominica and to a lesser extent partisanship maybe we Labor part supporters should start thinking differently. After all the more Skerrit and Tony try to cover up lies is the more they plunge themselves into the cesspool.
We think that the UWP is doing more damage to themselves and that maybe so but by the same token the Skerrit image is not doing the DlP any good. I call it as I see it. People may call me a liar or claim that I am pretending to be a laborite but I have nothing to prove but that I genuinely love my country.Will I vote for the Labor Party again ? That is left to be seen .
Well vote for Lennox, Trevor, OD Brisbanes, Blessings will represent you on St Joseph….I see you are easily swayed. Young man you are weak.
Vote the Egyptian, Hector John
You sound fake all over.
Skerrit may have his faults like all other human beings. But he takes care of his people and that is what we want. We dont want a squeeky clean person who doesn’t care about us. If Skerrit did wrong, I am sure that he has learnt his lesson. In the meantime my granny loves him and she would throw me out if I said anything bad against him. She say that while I am overseas “..is Skerrit I does turn to”. She knows everything that you lot are saying about him and she responds to that with a ‘Mafu chu’y. Yo pa meye.”, Then she plays Sparrow singing “Leave de damn docta.” She said Skerrit takes care of her medication and hospitalization so she prays for him every day and night. Can I go against that? Should you? What’s your point?
That’s what the dispute is all about it haven got to do with Parties who can win or who is best it all have to do with Morality and Integrity and I am sure you would like to know your children have those good quality inbreded in them they can go down the street with their head held high so you cannot tell me that the PM falls in that category I also believe that the PM have the wrong people giving him advise men like Tony and Hartley them have to go because they will be the person that will bring him down.
Satan cannot correct sin.
Too many lies Prime Minister…when last did you clean up the mess you created!!
THE FUTURE OF DOMINICA IS LABOUR AND SKERRO.
skerro skerro is more sorrow sorrow,,, skerro u don’t have to remind us that the d.l.p is a one man show,,,, ur ministers n members will never step up,,,, everyone ducks behind ur popularity but as sure as the sun will rise skerro u have to go,,, we will not stop until u step down,,, take off the sheperd n the goats scatter,,,, n that’s what ur team is full of,,,, a bunch of goats,,,, they have no vision so when u n ur corrupt self vacate the office we’ll clean em off,,,, dominica deserve better representation and u mr skerrit is not what we need,,,,, u may be wanted but not needed skerro,,,,, u have failed as a leader to properly represent us and hold on to the highest law of the land,,,,,
Tell me what’s the vision of the UWP?
ROSIE was as popular as the PM and for years he was, for the most part the DLP. ROSIE died, did the DLP die to? don’t be fooled. The sun will rise and continue to rise on the PM but will continue to set on the visionless leadless UWP as they continue into obscurity. HATE my friend does more harm to the hater than it does to the hated, remember that.
Most of the Parl Rep are weighing the Prime Minister down. They are not influential and don’t provide leadership in their individual constituencies. It seems as if they want to make the P.M. pass out because he has to continously pull up the slack where the minister fallter. Ask for the one in Wesley mamsel is no leader just a follow and very vindictive.
Its not of their own doing but his dictatorial leadership style and his involvement in wrong doing and his blatant disregard for the constitution. They are more holding him up, knowing of all his wrong doings, than they are weighing him down.
Don’t tell me its not their own doing because I will not accept that. When persons decide to take on the role of leadership they have to demonstrate that they can actually lead. The P.M. have nothing to do with Parl Reps taking initiatives in their constituencies. Unless they get a written invitation to functions in the communities they will not attend. They don’t have a clue what is happening around them and you want to blame the P.M. He cannot be every where and is doing a fantastic job trying to carry the slack for those lazy Parl Reps.
It’s all about speeches and making an appearance and funcions and waving and blowing the horns. It is across the board. The opposition have a little more time on their hand so they will sit idle and chat but make no positive recommentations on the way forward.
So don’t blame the P.M. for taking leadership, that is what he was elected to do. Will you be comfortable if he was just as lazy and had no sense of direction like the others, opposition included.
They not holding him up, to putting too much strain on the man. Please give the man a break. He displays attributes of a dynamic leader. If he were to leave can you pin point one person in the political arena in Dominica at the present moment who could take on the responsibilty of Prime Minister and move progressively with it. No, No. So stop the dictatorship crap and allow the man to move Dominica forward.
Any time someone show strenght it is viewed as wanting to control. Some body have to. Are you suggesting that Dominica revert back to the laughing stock of the Caribbean or the world.
Skerrit seems like he is feeling the pressure of the THREE Opposition members ….OR is it two and a half ????
Mr. Skerrit, because of your national popularity those “negative forces” that try to demonize our country, can easily be quieted and stopped. However, you are the one Mr. Skerrit that still giving them vome because you have failed to come clean. No wonder you have to try to motivate members of your party to give 100%. Like myself, they have been hearing what you have been accused of and you have yet to come clean. We all love you in DA, but it is very offensive to me, when I hear your name in so much gabage and you cannot say anything to clear your name. Please tell us the truth Mr. Skerrit and nothing but the truth and let us judge based on truth. Your constant legal battles and especially the manner in which you try to protect your attorney leaves me with many, many, many questions.
What happen to the solid red shirt? All you think He changing colour … again?
LOL
I’m not a skeritt fan but he always have those kind of shirts when I do see him. I don’t think he does the solid red. i remember wondering about that myself once that’s why i know this is not the first time.
DOMINICANS,
YOU ALL SHOULD READ THE COMMENT MADE BY ANTI-HATE FOR HE SPEAKS THE TRUTH. THE UWP’S ARE ONLY THERE TO OBSTRUCT PROGRESS IN THE ISLAND, WHILE THE NEGATIVE, LYING, POLLUTED AND TOXIC RHETORIC COMES FROM THE TROUBLE MAKERS OVER THE AIR WAVES EVERY DAY. ALSO, SOME OF THE MORE RADICAL PEOPLE DOES NOT LEAVE ON THE ISLAND, BUT OVERSEAS. FOR WHILE THEY ARE MAKING THEIR AMERICAN DOLLARS AND ENGLISH POUNDS, THEY CREATE THE MOST PAIN DOWN HERE FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. I AM NEITHER FOR LABOR NOR UWP, BUT THAT I DO KNOW AND SEE IS THAT WHILE LABOR IS DOING SOMETHING, UWP IS JUST BUSY OBSTRUCTING AND DOING NOTHING.
shut up you dum dum
WE ARE WITH YOU AND THE DLP ALL THE WAY BUT PLEASE ANSWER OUR PHONE CALLS, YOU CAN SAVE A LIFE………..SO STOP THE BUSINESS AS USUAL OF IGNORING PHONE CALLS
ha ha
Mr pm i like what hear from u there is one in wesly she sure need to stand up, tell them stop being
scared of u all the time and say no once in awhile.If we dominicans would come together and help
the pm, dominica would be a much better place. Anti u said it the best.
Why is he still talking part politics? You are the Prime Minister of the county and you should seek to improve the country for all. Utter rubbish u hear
While he is the Prime minister he was speaking in the capacity of political leader at his party’s delegates conference.
The LEADER of the Labour Party has demonstrated great leadership skills. You Don’t Say, it is very obivious that you did not realize that the Prime Minister was addressing DLP delegates and DLP membership conference.
good vibes me pm labourites need to step up to the game cuz the opposition is based on bringing us down!
u all might be the raging bulls, but the opposition is you all damn matadors
You never see matador lying helpless
in de bullring?
WHERE ARE THE GOD DAM PICS OF YESTERDAY DNO?
L D P RULE
Rude and unmannerly.
***********IT SHOULD NEVER BE BUSINESS AS USUAL********************
Well, mr PM, you want your members to step down if they don’t really want to serve the people??
That conversation was one you should have had before the election!! Are you now admitting that some mebers are only there for a pay check??? Also, I think you should be having such a conversation in private [with your elected members]. Doing this in public makes your party and it’s members look very much uncomitted to the development of DA!!
As for the Dominican’s who says bad things about DA and still want to visit…… they should just surrender their passport. Don’t get me wrong, it’s ok to be critical about DA… but it’s another thing to do it in a disdainful & ugly way!!!
The man said implied if the work load is too much then step down. He talkin about moving forward with the country. Why everything have to be negative?
Skerrit needs help….this is serious….enough of the lies and disrespect!!!!!!!!!!
You need help. Sorry for you.
The haters will look for ways to spin his words but Skerrit is right.
We complain about lack of jobs, but foreign direct investment is the best way to get new businesses in the country to employ our young people. The gov’t can’t hire everybody!
Two of the main factors which attract investors are infrastructural development and political stability. Yet when the PM goes out to get funding to develop our infrastructure without crippling us with more debt, haters say he’s just a beggar, and that building infrastructure is not development.
Skerrit builds relationships so that young Dominicans can go to places like Venezuela, China, Morocco, to develop the human resource in D/a, the haters only focus is to say that Skerrit is aligning with communists.
Why would an investor choose to come to D/a right now when the opposition is preaching that we’re under a dictatorship, and warning that a situation like Egypt might be around the corner in D/a? Such rhetoric is a definite deterrent to a potential investor.
Out of desperation to remain relevant the UWP politicians and their cronies exaggerate the situation in the country. They are willing to put their personal political ambitions before the image and development of our country. It’s downright shameful if you ask me.
Omg I’d like to meet you right now. I could not have said it better. This should be a team effort! I mean the man is doing. I hear people saying that he using projects as tactics and reading into Everyhing. Is like dcas never happy with nothing at all. I remember uwp did a groundbreaking at Windsor park when elections were coming and it turned into a jungle. But they don’t remember that at all. I mean I don’t care who is in there. As long as the country is moving, and right now it is. He setting serious foundations and giving the kids a means to help themselves. They just don’t want to seize it. Dcas don’t know what they want. Its such a shame
So true
Are you stupid or what?. Stop wearing red blinkers.
and you are not wearing any blinkers/blinders yourself, right?
ARE YOU A DOMINICAN? DO YOU LIVE IN DOMINICA? WELL BEFORE YOU TALK BULL FIND OUT WHAT IS GOING ON IN DOMINICA.
I will say AMEN to that…u even said it better than Skerrit himself……I dislike persons who try to portray my country in a negative light ……..that’s why the present opposition will only smell power but they will never taste it again
you are your own negative force skerrit…your vision has been skewed by the dollar ..you are in a hole stop digging await a rope to climb out ,remain humble …PLEASE TAKE HEED BRO
I will never bite the hand that feed me
the man start off a little bussiness for me
and now i have food in my mouth every day
I WILL NEVER TURN MY BACK SO EASY
Those are the touching issues the opposition should look at, well said my brother and thier are many more like you, who feels the same.
Tell That Bajan to stay out of the internal affairs of our country.
Well his words were true as far as the image. And definitely for the hard work to be put in around the country. I like the enthusiasm he wants to maintain I’m the development if Dominica. And the image if Dominica overseas right now is getting dented with the negativity for the last year and how long with accusations left right and centre. If matters are to be in court thenets do that and report real news rather than slander and keep moving on as a people. One love
True that! tell them again!
well you not easy
the truth hurts, doesn’t it!!
i never see more nonsense happening in a country…………take heed see what happen in egypt? stop being stupid,stop being blinded
Mention some of the nonsense.
We love our pm jack SSA
Show me one similarity to Egypt. One. I know you repeating what some politician say and not reading or travelling to enlighten yourself. Just assign yourself to politics and see what becomes of you life. You will become a wasteful mind. And you will contribute to the decline of your country. I guess you don’t know that
The only similarity I see to Egypt is the actions of UWP. Mubarak lost but did not want to leave, UWP lost many moons ago, again and again but they refuse to accept they lost.
You got it right, Lady!
GOOD CALL.