The United Workers Party (UWP) is warning Prime Minister, Roosevelt Skerrit, that he should stay clear of a dispute which is raging between Venezuela and the United States.
The UWP said on Thursday that “Dominica has no issue with the United States of America where thousands of Dominican born human beings have been able to earn a living, make their homes and support their relatives and friends in Dominica who are struggling more and more everyday to make ends meet under his administration.”
Last week US President Barack Obama, issued an executive order which considers Venezuela a threat to the national security of the United States. The US also slapped sanctions on a number of high ranking Venezuelan officials accused of violating “the human rights of Venezuelan citizens” and engaging “in acts of public corruption …”
At an ALBA summit in Venezuela Skerrit described the actions of the US as “unfair” noting that “no country has such authority to impose a measure that way to a country like Venezuela or any country.”
But Opposition Leader, Lennox Linton said that “by unreasonably challenging America’s right to determine if, when and by whom its national security is being threatened, Mr. Skerrit is threatening the security of our own US-based Dominican and other Caribbean brothers and sisters who are dependent on the US government for their protection and the enhancement of their quality of life”.
The UWP is now calling on the Prime Minister, “to stop compromising the public interest of Dominica by thoughtlessly poking his nose and selfishly taking a side in yet another diplomatic flare up between the United States and Venezuela.”
See full UWP statement below.
Roseau, March 19th, 2015 – The United Workers Party (UWP) is reminding Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit that Dominica has no issue with the United States of America where thousands of Dominican born human beings have been able to earn a living, make their homes and support their relatives and friends in Dominica who are struggling more and more everyday to make ends meet under his administration.
Parliamentary Opposition Leader Lennox Linton says that “by unreasonably challenging America’s right to determine if, when and by whom its national security is being threatened, Mr. Skerrit is threatening the security of our own US-based Dominican and other Caribbean brothers and sisters who are dependent on the US government for their protection and the enhancement of their quality of life”.
The UWP is therefore calling on Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit to stop compromising the public interest of Dominica by thoughtlessly poking his nose and selfishly taking a side in yet another diplomatic flare up between the United States and Venezuela.
Earlier this month, US President Barack Obama issued an executive order declaring Venezuela a threat to US national security. The White House said the order targets Venezuelan government officials who:
- undermine democratic processes or institutions
- commit acts of violence or abuse of human rights
- are involved in prohibiting or penalizing freedom of expression or
- are involved in public corruption.
Mr. Skerrit who is systematically undermining the democratic processes and institutions in Dominica and who has done nothing about his own December 2014 accusations of organised crime taking place with the issue of visas and work permits by the Labour Division of Dominica, is bitterly criticizing the US decision in an irrational show of support for the Venezuelan leader.
Speaking at a specially convened Caracas meeting of the Bolivarian Alliance for the Peoples of Our America (ALBA), which was called to show solidarity for Venezuela, Skerrit said the US action was “unfair and inexplicable.” But he made no mention of the US concerns of undemocratic governance, criminalization of legitimate protest action, violation of human rights, public corruption and provocative anti-US diplomatic posturing by Caracas.
Mr. Skerrit is attempting to insert his greed driven, personal agenda into a dispute between two sovereign countries by advocating for America to be deprived of the very same privilege of self interest independent action that he claims for Venezuela.
If he is in fact pursuing a balanced foreign policy agenda that makes us friends of all and satellites of none, then Mr. Skerrit has a moral obligation in the enlightened self interest of Dominica to stay out of this dispute and allow America and Venezuela to sort out their differences through dialogue and diplomacy.
Begging has its price.. I hope Skerrit took a bath after he reach home. I hope he got a rub down too, because all that bending over cannot be good for your back.
My comments are not intended to criticize any particular point of view – I am only making a few observations.
First as Prime Minister, one must always consider himself – as the representative of his country. The Prime Minister must guard against making ‘personal’ comments when on an international stage. It is the job of the opposition to oppose or find fault with the Government in power. It is has always been the case in Dominica.
Without contest, the United States is the most desirable destination in the world. People the world over benefit and prosper because of the United States. That fact cannot hind the reality, that this same ‘great’ country has been responsible for some of the history’s greatest atrocities. None can deny. So too, even if Cuba was at the forefront of the struggle against Apartheid – we cannot deny the untold persecution that it has levied against its own people who are/were decedents. Venezuela may have helped us – that does not make them innocent – Be…
Hello, please stop being scared of a nation who select what nations it attacks and which nation it negotiates with. The U. has done nothing for the people of SYRIA who are being killed by their friend. They did nothing in Zimbabwe. They have punished Cuba for over fifty years, please. What has Venez done to the USA, can Obama tell us why Venez is a threat to US safety but Venez Oil is good for US economy. They lead a decrease in oil prices to impact Venez, Russia amd Iran economy. US talking about human rights only when it suits them, stupes
I wonder if those criticizing Prime Minister Skerrit understand what is going on with the US and Venezuela? I also wonder if they know which countries make up ALBA? Skerrit as a member of Alba and he has every right to stand in solidarity with Venezuela and also, he is not alone. Venezuela today has very strong backing from its neighbors against what almost every government in the region sees as an attempt to destabilize the country.. Skerrit has not taken any position to antagonize the USA or to jeopardize Dominica’s relations with the USA. Too many people are on this forum biting off more than they can chew. The Prime Minister of St. Vincent made a stronger statement than Skerrit and Vincentians did not see it detrimental to their security or in any way harmful to their country’s relations with the USA. What we have is a bunch of sour grapes who have not recovered from the election defeat the Labour party dealt to the opposition.
Some people just don’t get it. Venezuela has no problem with the US. In fact it is the US that has a problem with Venezuela. All Skerrit is saying is America should leave Venezuela alone and nothing is wrong with that. Who on earth knows two people very well and will not step in to quell a heated argument between them? When America decided to invade Iraq, the Pope voiced his opinion against it and asked Bush not to invade Iraq. I did not hear not one Catholic say that the Pope has no right to get involved in it. Some people are too damn hypocrite. Don’t you know that there are citizens of Venezuela as well as all the other members of Alba living and working in America? Again we see Linton and his followers displaying downright infantile behavior. Mah qwaysah!
There was a saying in creole I don’t know if it is still in use.
“They love the biscuit but hate the American”
For hurricane David other countries helped but none came close to the US.
1000s upon 1000s of pregnant Chines women are coming to the US to give birth so that their children can have a US passport.
Put all the nations of the world together, more people are coming and want to live in that great nation.
Dominica is benefiting tremendously because of people with relatives living in the U.S.I know a couple who are sending over ec$26,000 every yr.and that is dry cash plus barrels.
When America and other nations came together to free Kuwait from Saddam America was accused of wanting their oil.At war with Saddam is oil the US want all now so is oil the U.S. want.
I was listening to DBS 3 weeks ago and it was said America have so much oil that there is no place to store them,and I heard the same news on a TV here in the US
Someone needs to pull up the Pm n get him back in line.
Mr Skerrit” s comments are very much disturbing n frightening to say the least. Who gave the Pm the power to go out at an ALBA meeting and take on the great U S of A? He must keep.his personal comments to himself and stay out of Venuezuala n Other countries business.
Imagine Skerritt is the only Caribbean pm talkin against the U S. The other leAders must be shocked.
My Skerritt is putting Dominicans in more trouble when they wanna get visa n so forth.
Everyone wanna go.to the USA, so mr Skerritt stop maming a fool of Dominicans. U dont think before you talk. Keep quiet. Opposition good job.
Skerritt must be singing for tablets n gifts
Zammy, I wonder if you know who the members of ALBA are? Skerrit as a member of Alba has every right to stand in solidarity with Venezuela. He is not alone. The world has moved forward, even though the USA is still lingering behind. Venezuela today has very strong backing from its neighbors against what almost every government in the region sees as an attempt to destabilize Venezuela.. Skerrit has not taken any position to antagonize the USA or to jeopardize Dominica’s relations with the US.
If per chance UWP had won the election and Linton was the PM and he supporter Venezuela (he would have had to make some sort of statement), you would not have make that statement. You would never criticize him. Instead, you would applaud him. This is how unfair you UWP supporters are.
But wait! Wasn’t Lennox supposed to be protesting outside of the Financial Center on the matter of abuse of public funds “for as long as it takes to get this message across and we hope it generates discussion, it generates outrage in Dominica” ? That protest was short-lived!
Titus you guys must be desperate to try and divert attention away from our leader’s disastrous performance in Venezuela. So clumsy my boy it only highlights Skrit’s ineptitude.
Wait a few more years and Obama is out and a republican is in white house all you will see sanction s
Obama is a harsh man. I do think you are prematurely underestimating “the white person” who will be the future US President. Wait and see.
Lennox is nothing but an instigator. he breeds on Dominican ignorance. The issue of the Venezuela and the US goes way beyond the issue that is being discuss and president Obama impression of venezuela. if you pay attention to the news and the the issue of oil, security, and terrorist, Skerrit is the US least problems.
You are so wrong.Need I remind you of Grenada,which is close by?Dont let history repeat itself.We always refer to these things as being minor.Let the PM speak for you and his self.Im on America’s side.Someone needs to Check some of these rogue nation.People should not be victimized,because of different political views.
If Rosa Parks, Martin Luther King, John Lewis and others didn’t challenge the national guard and police brutality, segregation would be thriving in the USA. Had Fidel Castro backed down from sending military assistance to Mozambique, Angola and Namibia in the face of US hostilities and warning,, these countries would be occupied by apartheid South Africa and “terrorist Mandela” would have died in prison.
We should realize that the struggle waged by the working class in the USA and the West, is the same struggle waged by Maduro and other leaders in Venezuela. To appease right wingers Obama wants to use Venezuela to legitimize his executive orders. Francisco, we do not hate the US but we dislike their foreign policy. We detest corruption and brutality but a democratically elected government is under attack by powerful national forces funded by imperialism.
The US was wrong in Vietnam; wrong in Cuba; wrong in supporting the Taliban (Mujahedeen); created chaos in Libya, Iraq and…
I couldn’t ‘ave said it better Sout Man, glad you’re back:-)
Sorry horse race
Dogberry, for your information it is Obama that is undermining the congress.It is Obama that is showing utter disrespect for we the people of America.When the president said congress will not be involved in the negotiations between his administration and Iran.The man is insulting us,because just 5 months ago we gave the republican party the house and senate.The 47 senators who wrote the letter was speaking 4 us, because we voted them to speak on our behalf,so by letting the leaders of Iran know that any treaty signed by Obama without their approval will have no teeth by the next administration.That is not undermining.
According to the U.S.constitution.ONLY THE SENATE HAS THE POWER TO REJECT A TREATY SIGNED BY THE PRESIDENT.
In the U.S.there is what is called “Checks and balances and separation of powers” and that is to prevent dictatorship.I can continue but….
If I was the P.M.I would be very cautious,let us all remember DONKEY HAVE NO PART IN HOUSE RACE.
Whatever Obama is and pertaining to what he said, he will use his executive power to veto the Senate’s decision, as bold as he is, some of you appear to caste aside that Venezuela aided Dominica. Therefore, the PM was within his right to make such a statement. He did not threaten the US. This is something you should take into consideration.
Just want compliment the P.M on His Blue shirt. He looks better in blue!
He probably wore blue for a good reason. Actually, he is wearing a shirt-jack and not merely a shirt as someone in a previous article criticized him about. They never fail in their criticisms.
This is why the PM is wearing blue – faithful and true. How about that? 
I must admit, in those days, there was a time I knew the meaning of all the colors, red, white, blue, green, yellow etc. I think it was a poem I learned in elementary school. We did not learn such in high school.
What I recall about blue is, “Blue says be true.” Get it!
All the ills that the Venezuelan government officials have done, Skerrit has done them here on island.How long will it take the USA, to teach this man a hard lesson. WE DESERVE BETTER!
When will you cease complaining and criticizing? Do you not get tired of it? What good does it do to keep this up? It is like having a daily conversation with someone and you keep repeating the same words over and over again. After a while the listener (s) will get fed-up of you to the extent, you will be avoided at all costs.
Even though you are behind a computer and the readers do not know you and cannot see you, such words become boring, depressing and do not benefit others. No one will want to read your comment. This goes for the others who do as you do.
You say it is time for a change. You want change? Then, you should change your style of writing and words. State something different and uplifting.
Look at the good that has been done in D/ca and the D/cans who have been assisted. Much of this good have assisted you and others whom you know. Can you not be appreciative and thankful for a change?
@ The Facts Go to Hell! Go to Hell! Go to Hell! according to Skerrit! I am not with you on you evil and satanic mission!
@ %
I stated what is good. You stated evil. You should consider that good belongs to God and evil to the devil in Hell. You are the one who deserve to go to Hell.
You want to be happy and peaceful? You cannot achieve it and generate it to others, if you do not have it.
You projected you are not a kind and peaceful person when you wish this on others and that you lack class and dignity. God has taken note of your words.
As Mother Angelica, Foundress of EWTN – Catholic Eternal Word Television Network said on one of her programs: “People never say go to Heaven. They say go to Hell.” Tell them go to Heaven.”
You get angry with others and hate them because they support the PM. You support whom you want and they support whom they want. This is fair and everyone’s choice and right. Therefore, learn: “Free to agree and disagree.”
God’s peace!
Thank you Mr. Linton…. Dominica has finally found herself a representative that I believe will truly open doors for its unfortunate citizens who are under bondage by their newly elected government. May God protect this country and its citizens from the darkness and demonic forces which has befallen on the island and its citizens.. The citizens of Dominica needs the hand of God to intervene and shine his light on them.
This is all your imagination. If you are not careful with your judgmental attitude toward the PM, the hand of God will come down on you and others who lack appreciation and gratitude and also to Venezuela.
Have you ever given it a thought that nothing is hidden from God and that He knows, sees and hears all things? The Lord said, “Vengeance is Mine! I will repay!” He will repay everyone who cause division, disunity and lack of peace. There are more. Examine yourself and your conscience..
This is what some of you cannot stand to hear. You want everyone to bring down the PM and make evil statements about him. He is not that bad. God knows it. The bad ones are those who band against him, encourage others to hate him and make debasing comments about it. It is not fair to him. God will deal with people as you in time.
The President of the United States has made four points clear why he has decided to issue the sanctions. Skerrit must tell Dominican which of the four points made by Obama he disagrees with. It is not enough to show support to wrong things because someone is your friend. Again, the inexperience of Skeritt in foreign affairs is blatantly showing. As Chairman of the Caribbean group, he should address the situation from the Eastern Caribbean Organization point of view, by first discussing the matter with President Obama and then report his findings to, the Caribbean Governments, ALBA and Dominicans. Maybe, he feared having a meeting with Obama during those troubling times, might cause a rift between himself and Maduro.
It is quite obvious that for the UWP to have any sort of significance, media traction, a narrative, they have to piggy back on actions taken by the Skerro. Their own existence depends on if Skerro breathes, if he doesn’t, then they are totally of non- consequence, irrelevant, you better believe that. A house divided must fall, just wait and you will see…
Fellow FOOLS, Why allow yourselves to be FOOLED by Skerrit one more time? I know the man knows how to fool people
Fools, ever since I knew myself the US policy concerning corrupt leaders and leaders that abuse and oppress their people, has been the same. Their policy is nothing new to Skerrit. In the past 25 years Venezuela has not changed its human right attitude. That Skerrit knows about too.
In November 2013, less than two years ago, that leader had an option to choose between the so called well loved policies of Venezuela that he always tries to defend verses the much hated and what he refers to “unfair” policies of the USA. But guess whose policy he chose? The man chose to fly his madam to the unfair policies of the US instead of the very FAIR and Transparent policies of Venezuela. So stop being FOOLED
What does Skerrit know about foreign policy and diplomatic fall outs of countries? He knows about Diaspora voting and making promises for tablets for school children which he cannot keep.
Judge a man by his Actions. PM moto was indeed friends of all satellites of none. We have been bought and sold long time. We are a satellite of Alba/Venezuela for all the money they paid for us. We might as well start learning spanish and singing the Venezuela National anthem. This is what happens when someone have no values or virtues. The PM knows he is in a sticky situation and has no choice but to stand with Venezuela. His entire government is the same way. The doctor at PMH mentions how the hospital is badly runned, his name pops up in parliament. PM indicating he have dirt on Doctor. When will Dominica realize they have created a Monster.
Let him run his mouth, I will be the first to come visit him in prison to let him know how happy i am to know he is in his rightfull place. That idiot!!!
Lennox Linton says that “….Mr. Skerrit is threatening the security of our own US-based Dominican and other Caribbean brothers and sisters who are dependent on the US government for their protection and the enhancement of their quality of life”.
So Lennox, you believe the US will punish us because our PM exercised his freedom of speech? The US has more to worry about than our PM being sympathetic to Venezuela. While Obama is trying to make peace, the Republicans are trying to undermine his efforts. There is ISIS to deal with; Netanyahu; North Korea; Putin; death threats against US ambassadors overseas, and much more. The words of our PM are insignificant compared to the deeds of the US Republicans. If you follow world news you should have heard of the open letter sent to Iran by 47 congressional Republicans regarding ongoing nuclear negotiations, showing utter disrespect for Obama. Give me a break Lennox!
Yes. They could if they want to. All you Dominicans sitting in the US especially the non citizens, they don’t have to give you all citizenship, the illegals they can round you all up. Yes, the US could be spiteful. Look at the issue with France some years ago. They were behaving petty, but the US just could.
pm every body in a suit not good at all
That’s just the Europeans’ wear. Why put so much emphasis on a suit? Who cares?
Some of you love to scrutinize and to find something to criticize about. You will not be happy otherwise. Your attitude and that of others is not good at all. It is narrow minded, putting it mildly.
Do you not know the difference between a shirt-jack and a shirt? Wearing shirt-jacks which replace wearing jackets and ties have been the trend for some years and in Dominica. Do politicians not wear them in the House of Parliament and to certain functions? So what is your problem?
Thats why i love the HONOURABLE LENNOX LINTON so much as a politician. I mean the man can sell Roosevelt for nothing on all aspects of governance. Let Skerrit play with the USA, and see how fast they will deal with him. I will refuse to bring him ripe bananas or dried coconut in the cell… POUNCE DOWN ON HIM NEXT OBAMA.
I understand what you are saying. However there is nothing to gain from Dominica. What the US could and may do is revoke his wife’s citizenship and even the son’s. I have seen it happen. It may not have been for political leader but it has happened and can happen.
So are you saying that the US will victimize our PM for being sympathetic with Venezuela. The US does not operate like that. Chavez stood on US soil and called George Bush a devil. Was he arrested? No! Stop being petty minded and thinking of the US as a big bad bully.
The last time Chavez was in the US, I listened to him on CNN. I thought he was bold to criticize the US also on a national television. Nothing was done to him.
The Iranian President and others did likewise at the UN. No one bothered with them.
There is such a thing as free speech – freedom of speech. Some D/cans criticize the PM for supporting Venezuela and speaking out. They criticize him in every respect. He has done nothing to them. They call it freedom of speech. Why find fault with the PM? Venezuela is a friend who has assisted D/ca. Their warped minds cannot see through this and show gratitude.
Obama expects that his sanctions will be criticized by the outside world. The PM is not threatening the US.
Some D/cans are narrow-minded. They never look at themselves and read their words, criticizing their own PM within the country. They are hypocrites. They just want to find something to state and are over-exaggerating. It would be better that they keep quiet.
I think Lennox is nothing but a hypocrit. He should remember why Dominicans did not elect him and his party.
Your really are a rabbit brother. Lennox Linton was elected by many Dominicans. He is in the House as leader of the opposition, much to the chagrin of Skerrit. The way I see it his party won seats, doubled their presence and Skerrit with labour did not gain any seats but lost three. be careful the fox don’t eat you compere.
What do you know? Were it not for the influence of James, Linton would never have won that seat.
Why are you so silly. He won Marigot constituency by a landslide, and his party gained more from the last election than the Labour party. Why dont you attemd night school?
Six seats out of 21? Is this something to shout about, be proud of and compliment him for?
He appears to be still angry that he lost the election.
The Prime Minister is right. Linton tries to exploit every situation in order to gain cheap political milage. Linton’s policy has always been one of antagonism. He has never given any verbal or moral support to the Government of Dominica. Does he ever look at the international news? Has he not seen how the different leaders in both America and Europe put their differences aside for the common good? It seems that in an effort to to sway public opinion, he says anything. No matter who our friends are, if we do not have the moral backbone to condem what is wrong. ……who are we? We should never forget that “a threat to justice anywhere, is a threat to justice every where ”
Obama should try to show that he is on the side of the oppressed. He should focus on how he can change the lives of the countless millions of black Americans who suffer so much because of racism and economic deprivation. Does Linton know about the suffering and exploitation of women in Saudi Arabia ?
First of all, did Linton congratulate the PM on winning the election? I doubt it. He was instrumental in assuming that there was fraud during the election and at other times.
It is obvious that Linton never appreciated what Venezuela did for D/ca. I call him ungrateful.
Any country which assists D/ca, I will support them. Those who do not are also ungrateful. These are the ones who support Linton and remain at his side no matter what he says. My other view of them is, they are unfair.
Many Dominicans are so ungrateful always taking but never giving. We will accept funding from Venezuela quite happily,but will pull away when support is called for. The Uwp leader sound such a wimp, petrified of America, what exactly are they going to do bomb us as the did Iraq,Libya etc. I dont think so, maybe if we had oil. After all Dominica is an independent state and as such our PM is allowed to voice his opinion on matters he considers important. We in dominica appear to be so out of touch with current affairs. I would hazard a guess and say that the majority of the caribbean leaders would be supporting Venezuela.
ARE YOU FOR REAL
So, by your logic, if the government of Venezuela commits genocide against its people, Dominicans should support them because we have accepted their hand outs in the past? Essentially, our nation has assumed whore-status?
I think you are the one a bit out of touch here, the world is highly interconnected and peoples of various nations can identify with the struggles of their counterparts in countries near and far. We would not tolerate in Dominica, what the people of Venezuela must endure under their current administration. If nothing else, our leader should remain silent. He is the representative of the Dominican people, and the majority of Dominicans do not support the actions of Maduro and his camp.
The thing is that most Dominicans look up to America and hold her in high esteem. America is not what she portrays to be. Do some research and find out America’s role in other nations with resources, especially oil. Who has the so-called Middle East (North-eastern Africa) the way it is? Who supports Israel with arms to fight against the Palestinians? Who created Isil? If Dominica had oil America would have her army in place and would be controlling the resources.
Wake up! my people, and do some research instead of just talking.
What is wrong with the Prime Minister supporting Venezuela? Venezuela has been supportive of Dominica so why turn our backs on her when she needs our support?
The thing is, if America cannot control the resources of other countries, they will attack these countries by placing embargoes and sanctions against them and make the world believe that these countries are communists and that they have the right to invade them.
The Caribbean islands should…
Do you realize that America is exporting oil and soon will become the worlds largest exporter of oil. They don’t need to invade any country for their oil. Venezuela have oil but no food or toilet paper. Dominicans living in America have everything if the want to work for it.
I agree with the position that the UWP leader has taken. It is his democratic right and responsibility..The fact of assistance from Venezueal does not justfy supporting them regardless of what actions they take in the hemisphere and against their own people….I support also the position of the US and President Obama.. He has an obligation to the security of the US and its interests in the region.. To do otherwise would be a violation of his duty..Those who hold an opposite view should consider the vast remittances from our Dominicans in the US, the extent of trade, tourism, the medical schools, ..and even the haste with which folks like Skerrit himself and Tony Astaphan have established a beachhead in the US ..not in Venezuela… in case
These D/can non-supporters need to grow up. They are as little children who do not know any better. They project they have not yet attained adult maturity which is why they make such comments. Even some children know better than they do.
The PM has a right to support Venezuela. Who in their right mind would not do so when Venezuela assisted them?
Furthermore, who commenced the uprising in Venezuela? It was the opposition and supporters. Something has to be done within a country to quell uprising and to restore peace. A country cannot function if there is no peace. It is something that Obama did not consider.
Frankly, I am disappointed in Obama. I have previously stated it that I was an avid Obama supporter but not anymore. Another time I will cite my reasons. Obama himself is a dictator. We, the sensible only have to listen to the politics of America and what is transpiring in their Parliament. Do these critics not listen to US politics and other news?
The statement of the UWP is EMINENTLY ENLIGHTENED. I FULLY ENDORSE it.
You mean Chicken Little with a big mouth who loves a bone of contention and to stir up trouble, divisions and disunity? One who lacks humility? This is not someone I would applaud and compliment.
can someone please tell me why what is most important to us isn’t spoken about. for e.g. a new marigot hospital, a place for the homeless, a place for young offenders, proper police stations, marina for Portsmouth, feder roads, to me these are paramount important to my country instead of getting involved in America n Venezuela business. new fire station for Portsmouth, capuchin police station, more work for young people. smh
This is a question you need to ask your Prime minister… That is just to show you how concerned he is about Dominicans.
Where have you been? Has he not stated enough and of his plans for D/ca? How many times must he repeat himself to drum it into your head and other critics?
Because our Treasury in Venezuela in under attack and our oil sale from our eggs in one basket economy in Venezuela is not doing well. How can we build all that when the hand that feeds us suffering from a stroke and everyone walking around with dirty backsides. I say let the invasion begin.
Since DNO posted the information about Venezuela, obviously there will be a discussion and debate pertaining to it. You need not be told that Venezuela has been of great assistance to D/ca. This is the reason why the information was posted.
There are other articles which pertain to what you stated. Look out for them. It may be you have not been following the News as also on the Radio, TV and in the newspapers. Acquaint yourself with them. They could also be found in DNO archives. Take the time to let your fingers and your browser do the walking through them.
Well SAID paper: now you are on the way to winning an election.Pm have no idea what is supper power,he is putting Dominicans life at risk,its a clear picture that he had enough and wants out
Oh my! Is this how one wins an election? Then, everyone on DNO of all should campaign for election. They all have much to say and more.
Rosie and others were told the same thing decades ago when they stood up for the ANC and Mandela aginst the west (Thatcher, Reagan et al) during the aparthied era when the ANC was considered a terrorist organization. Also took a consistent stand against the cruel and inhumane embargo against Cuba. True leaders know when to stand in defense of noble ideals. Other such as those in the UWP (and indeed the stooges suppoters who comment here on DNO) are just like house slaves who like bowing to the massa and betraying their brothers at every opportunity they get. Fortunately for us our true leaders are in the house while the others are in the yard, where they belong (BARKING with no bite).
Skerrit is not a true leader. A true leader would try to lead his people to greatness; to become independent/self-sufficient, not dependent.
Your darn fool can you compare Roosevelt Douglas or Pierre Charles, two patriots and statesmen, with Skerrit. Both would have fired Skerrit long time from their cabinet. STOP YOUR CRAP BROTHER/SISTER!
Noble ideas…?! Man, you are seriously sick. Starving their own people, depriving their people of their human rights! Your kind of a noble idea? I quote your leader: ‘Go to hell’.
Well stated! You have done well to remind them.
All those who were on the side of Mandela were considered terrorists.
I will never forget when Mandela visited Toronto – Canada for that matter. He was treated as a King. He, himself stated that. What a vast difference to those former years when he fought for his rights and that of oppressed South Africans. He aided all those of African descent throughout the world. God bless Mandela!
There are some people who do not appreciate good people and all what is good and being done in Dominica. One would think that they would also appreciate Venezuela in view of its help to Dominica. They prefer supporting those who cause trouble and continue to do so. They do not want unity. This shows their type of characteristic and personality traits. They do not impress me one bit. Frankly, I am extremely disappointed that D/ca has such types of people.
Gaston Brown & Timothy Harris wayyyy in de back, but look skerro standing out for America to see him
America he living in Vielle Case and always home on a sunday, when u sending de missile like u did Qadaffy 
lol… I needed a laugh. I do believe however it will wipe the entire island. Dominica is just too small.
I have previously stated it that all those who wish harm, harm will also fall on them. They will not escape. They may suffer worst than others. If they were sensible they would not make such unkind and silly comments.
U c only the sick needs a doctor. And the US who claims to be better must be supportive in growing venezuela out of their pain rather than sanctioning them. Two wrongs don’t make it right. Its like the death penalty. Do not kill. But when I kill you turn around and kill me. Well who is wrong with a double standard? Short temper US. Doesn’t mean we don’t want to hear what you have to say. Just don’t put salt in my wound because I still suffer economic warfare. Don’t we seek the same thing. Equal rights and opportunity that our nations may live at peace.
When former Prime Minister Edison James addressed the UN and declared that the US was committing economic terrorism against Dominica, most of us in the US thought President Clinton had met his match; but that was not enough.
” A hungry man is an angry man” he quoted without reference, leading us to shudder at the punishment Dominica was about to exact on the US. The UWP has much to learn about politics.
To a certain extent the US is broadminded. They expect criticisms. Small minded D/cans are not aware of that. They need to broaden their mind.
They do not brood over that election. Their concern is to do the US people’s business. The same apply in Canada. This is maturity.
Note during the presidential election campaign and after. They appear to hate each other because they are all vying for the presidency. After election, they shake hands even though they are still political opponents and congratulate those who won.
You do not hear them talking and consistently so about the election which is past. They must be preparing for the other one.
Linton and other UWP members and supporters should learn a lesson from them. They keep living in the past and bringing it up.
I think the P.M. is desperate for recognition as a world leader but we can not even get mail correctly sent to Dominica, so who will recognize him. No malice to you Roosevelt but who the heck knows who you are on the global scene. Dominica is a small country brother, lets clean things up first and make people contan at home first. We don’t care if you are big or small outside Dominica, that doesn’t pay our bills, be here for us first before the other regional leaders start calling you a nuisance.
Hello and good afternoon my people. Well I am very disappointed in that our Prime Minister is the only one not wearing a suit or a sports jacket. If you are attending a major event you must dress properly in business attire other wise people won’t take you serious regardless of what you say at the event.
Does any one from Dominica talks about job creation only politics is that going to save Dominicans, lets talk about what we can do with a simple coconut to employ our people.
It all depends on the article. Generally, they cannot talk about what does not pertain to the article or what is irrelevant to it.
Skerrit does not realize how insignificant, and irrelevant his rhetoric concerning the issues between Venezuela, and The United States.
The reason he is siding with Venezuela, is because that sucker knows he cannot beg Obama, or any governmental institution here for a handout, Before it is over, Skerrit will provoke the America to anger, which will cause our people residing in the United States to suffer the wrath of the country.
Skerrit is such an disoriented person, he read something someone wrote for him, in which he said something to effect we will fight if we have to. Who the hell can Skerrit fight? Can Skerrit go to war with the United States? Can Skerrit useless words frighten America? is playing a very dangerous game that will in the end cripple our country and people.
Have you forgotten that they came all the way from the us to vote for Skerrit, what is happening in Venezuela is also happening ion Dominica , and the us need to impose the same on Skerro and his labour party.
you not making sense, you saying we insignificant, then you saying we will be attacked. So are we insignificant or significant. Politics will make us say any BS.
“We will fight if we have to”…fight who? With what weapons…..that’s funny…. Heck we can’t even build a proper airport.
If we all knew you, I wonder what we would be saying about you and your personality trait?
What does the people residing in the US has to do with Skerritt’s comment about Venezuela? You are mixing matters Mr. Telemaque. Skerrit has his reason for taking sides wrong or right, the guy is looking for his best interest, which may not be yours noh Dominica, so at the end of the day what is to be will be.
the USA should know very well that the ordinary man on the ground in Dominica is not against them,it is men in the administration of the ruling party that is ready to fight for the dollars being by given by Venezuela and Pm skerrit is the leader of the pack to the extend that he took off his suit jacket ready to roll his selves to fight.
Is it the same UWP that have written to the US and other friendly countries not to help Dominica? I bet the US would rather work with our PM any day under any circumstances than with the L.O.P. Remember the famous letter telling the US not to interfere in Dominica’s Politics when they were going to help us with an International Airport? As I recall that came from the UWP.
The US would be very weary of the UWP by now. Didn’t the US asked for Dominica’s help in the Grenada invasion? The US can talk with Dominica and our PM. And if our PM can avert a war between two of our friends, more power to him.
The same UWP that went around the US blackening the name of Dominica and her citizens. Threatening Dominicans if they were to come to Dominica they would make them lose their status in the USA and elsewhere? Suddenly the UWP cares for Dominicans in the United States? At 11:50 AM as I write SMH; UWP think they can fool people. This razor blade mentally will not work.
Are you slow? get your head out of you ……..
You need toshut your mouth: When people decide to make allegations, they need to have the proof, and this crap, this false propaganda about Edison James wrote some letter to the United States, asking them not to help Dominica, I would like you to present a copy of that letter, or get the person in the United States government to whom the letter was addressed to verify, and confirm your lying argument!
For your information; any help granted by the United States of America to any of the Eastern Caribbean islands must come through an organize program: Investigate the term Caribbean Basin, and then conclude if anybody can write to government of America and tell someone not to help Dominica, you are nothing more than a confounded liar! People like you is on your way to hell with Skerrit ahead of you with his red devil face and pitchfork. Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahah!
you are a hypocrite, please make your facts truthful and clear not politically bent, do you know how long ago you are still slandering a stupid political propaganda. just join skerro and pull up your sleeve too.
A million dollar question. Which Dominican Prime Minister whop went to address the UN general Assembly in New York and referrred to the US (the United States of America) as a an “economic terrorist”? Remember that brazen statement. There was no concern about the Us being angry against Dominica. If Lennox only started taking interest in the politics of Dominica after he was delivered the leadership of the UWP, then he must understand there are quite a few Dominicans who have been following Dominican politics for years including the period May 1995- January 2000. Venezuela is a friend of Dominica and has demonstrated what true friendship is. The PM’s Statement will deprive the opposition of any opportunity to say that PM Skerrit is ungrateful, as he did care to say anything on behalf of Venezuela in its time of need. Venezuela know who their friends are in Dominica.
Trust me, the US does not want to work with your PM. I can guarantee. Besides, there is nothing for us to gain from Dominica.
The tables have turned. Linton should refer to all the UWP writings to the US. He is making a fool of himself.
He did give D/ca a bad name when he visited the US. Those who have no sense listened to him. He was scheduled to visit Toronto and did not visit. I often wonder what happened. He probably did not have many supporters here.
It might be better if somebody told America to stay out of Venezeula’s business.
Obama has just restored diplomatic relations with Cuba in spite of their human rights violations. Now he is imposing measures against Venezeula instead of letting them work out their own internal problems.
The USA loves to tell smaller nations how to conduct their affairs. When it is ignored it throws a prissy fit and threatens them with sanctions. America stands ready to tell a tiny nation like Israel what it can or cannot do with its land.
Noticeable is the way America has used its size on the world stage to force its liberal mindedness on small nations in the Caribbean. Their ambassadors to island nations have been known to depart from diplomatic protocol and scold their host nations for not supporting same sex marriages. Obama has even said America would fund gay lobby groups in nations that opposed gay rights.
Sincerely, Rev. Donald Hill. International Evangelist
I am with you on this one. I do not know why they do not leave Israel alone and now Venezuela.
has won a fourth term election. I am waiting to hear about it. We will hear more.
I have not yet heard what the US – Obama has stated that the Net … At this time I cannot spell his long name
Here is perspective for Skeritt and the fools who follow him
In 2013 Remittance from the US to Venezuela was 0.84 Billion dollars
Let’s use Jamaica as an example
Jamaica – 2.1 billion dollars in 2013 = 25% of GDP
I am searching for data from Dominica
LETS OPEN OUR EYES – WE CAN SAY THE US IS NOT FUNDING US BUT OUR FAMILIES IN THE US SENDS REAL MONEY THAT STIMULATES THE LOCAL ECONOMY -LETS BE REAL AND EDUCATE OURSELVES
The reason you may have not found anything on Dominica, is because we get ours from the method, or through the Caribbean Basin. If you notice Jamaica, and Venezuela is not considered part of the Caribbean basin, it ranged from Barbados, to St. Kitts, Nevis and Anguilla.
That money is dispersed via the American Embassy in Barbados. The last time I remember we got something from the United States, is when Skerrit insulted the American who presented the gifts by handing him two bottles of Dominica cheap white rum, as if to say drink it and get drunken, you do not have such good rum in America.
What Skerrit does not realize is that there is more alcohol manufactured in America, than all of Skerrit’s millions can buy, and if that man wanted run he could have got it from St. Croix, or Puerto Rico, which are US Territories, where rum is distilled! And frankly better than Dominica white rum.
Agree 100% ….. the numbers speak for themselves.
The PM is not fighting or getting too involved in the US and Venezuela’s business, he is just expressing an opinion and standing DA ground in that matter. Lennox is just attempting to insert his personal agenda to make one believe that the PM is at war with the US because of Venezuela
You didn’t father Skerro!. You are out of order, rude and obnoxious to tell anybody who isn’t your minor child what to do or say. While you are protesting and raving on the government restrictions, You want to place a nozzle on what the PM should say. Who are YOU to tell the PM what he should say?. The more you put yourself in the spotlight is the more disdain, I have for you and your ideas. Whether you are right or not you have become a mascot or a public nuance, Thanks for realizing and acknowledging the contributions of Dominicans overseas.
Linton when are you going to say something to empower your people getting them from begging for crumbs. This is a great business model for you and your supporters. The whole world have a love affair with coconuts, it is plentiful in dominica you can help create millionars. Help create those busineses, like coconut biscuit, coconut chips, coconut ice cream, coconut oil, coconut cream, coconut jam, coconut sugar, extra coconut virgin oil, coconut milk, coconut flakes, coconut yogurt, coconut flooring, coconut cakes, there is so much more you can do with coconut the world is hungry for the products , stop fighting over nothing you are not telling your people how to depend on self get out of Roseau the money is in the country, help create millionars not beggers.
You are a fool – Why are you asking the opposition to do that ! That same damn coconut you are talking about can hardly be accessed anymore because a sitting govt for 15 years have ignored agriculture . Come on and think before you type
HAVE YOU CALLED ON SKERRO TO DO THAT ? WHILE HIS CROONIES ARE BUILDING MILLION DOLLAR HOMES!!!!
You have all these ideas, why not start yourself.Get a loan and start marketing
Linton is not interested in all these things. He is too busy going about demonstrating and criticizing the government. Note his supporters on this Website. Yet, they accuse the PM of the very same things that Linton is doing and applaud him. Some people have it all wrong and they are not aware of it.
Can DNO find out what the remittance from families residing in the U.S to Dominica was over past few years ? I am sure thats a real number. As a matter of fact, remittance from the USA to the Caribbean families are responsible for 20 – 30% of some of these islands GDP……..educate yourself people
keep supporting a selfish leader who had his child born in the states. Also, after the election he disappeared for several weeks – Guess where to – he was vacationing in America ( I know what I know ) – vacationing in the US like a king spending.
Wake up people
It a matter of your sole opinion. You cannot speak on behalf of others and dictate to them. Every situation is different. It takes a broadminded person to know that.
It “is” a matter of your sole opinion.
In my opinion,
I understand where the UWP is coming from. Compare how many Dominicans have migrated to the US/Venezuela, those who are in the process of doing so, those who have seasonal work there and need to renew their visas regularly, those who are currently attending school there, those who have online business transactions with US/Venezuela based companies… Hmm, wait wait, can I please fix that last statement made there? How many connections do with have with Venezuela compared to that of the US? I mean let us look at the facts here. I applaud Venezuela for all the assistance given to the people of Dominica however that was through the choice of the government. WE the people and our families WILL suffer if we don’t watch the way we deal with this. Stay out of WW3 please, I thank you.
Does Lennox understand that ALBA is made up of several countries including Antigua and Barbuda, Granada, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines who all stand in solidarity with Venezuela? Does Lennox understand what true friendship means? Is that the same Lennox who said his government would stand with Venezuela? Is Lennox suggesting that the PM and other OECS countries should stand aside and wait until the duly elected government of Maduro to be ousted and then offer condolences? Is Lennox really ready for leadership? Unlike Skerrit, he doesn’t have the guts….
Educate yourself – oh silly one – MAduro is oppressing and destroying his own ppl
Skerrit you better take warning because based on the evils and support you are getting from those who claim to be God- fearing and God’s servants, I feel we might get a visit from a tsunami soon, and I want to be able to RUN for rescue in the USA. So please take warning and think of us who are stock here.
You do know, what you sow you shall surely reap in time and two-fold. Those who spew evil, will not escape God’s wrath.
As it is stated in the Book of Revelation, “Let the good continue to do good. Let the evil continue to do evil.” God rewards the good and punishes the wicked. It appears to me there will be a lot of people who will be punished, the ungrateful ones and who wish others evil. It is better to do good than evil; far better.
Therefore, you must be fair and just, always be loving and kind. If you do not have those godly virtues, you should pray to God for them.
I expect you are a Christian. Recall what Our Lord said, “Those who do not use their gifts/talents, they will be taken away and given to others who make use of them.” These will be punished.
Read Holy Scriptures and learn how to love and serve God and others. There are many who need to learn that if they expect to appease God.
and Lennox, stay out of PM/Venezuela and USA problem diplomatic issues. What do we benefit from the USA? Venezuela is our friend and we have to be supportive.
why didn’t you give your own views on the USA intended sanctions on venezuela? give PM a break.
Lennox, stay out of PM/Venezuela and USA diplomatic issues. What do we benefit from the USA? Venezuela is our friend and we have to be supportive.
why didn’t you give your own views on the USA intended sanctions on venezuela? give PM a break. whenever you get to be PM – I guess by the time you are 68 years old you will deal with Venezuela however you feel like.
Do you even know what remittance is ? You walnut brain! Educate yourself from Skerro slavery
So even when our friend is doing wrong we still support them? Does that make sense to you????????? We should be able to let our friends know when we disagree. And certain issues we need to know when to keep our mouth shut. How is a Poodle trying to defend a Doberman against a Lion?????? No sense at all. Stay in your lane. The poodle needs to go get groomed.
What wrong? By US/Obama’s standards and yours? You are joking.
Skerrit is a little boy and is playing hide and go seek with important matters. Whenever you are in a relationship…it is very tricky to keep the party involved happy while maintaining your own beliefs and opinions. Naturally, if France wants to move forward with a sanction or a ban…or present an issue to the U.N it is obvious that they would need the backing of their close allie the United States… However if the U.S does not share the same views as them…the U.S has to let France know what are their views based on the matter. Not because you and someone are partners you have to go with every thing they say… From the looks of it Skerrit is afraid of saying no to Venezuela because every time he goes to beg Maduro gives him knowing that Skerrit is unable to pay him back. Therefore, he looks for undeniable support when situations like this one arises. Skerrit is just the pawn in this game between the U.S and Venezuela. Maybe MAMMY need to pray so he can open his eyes.
Please ask the Prime Minister of Dominica what is his view on the leaked HSBC Banked files which showed that President Chavez bodyguard became a millionaire on the Revolution! “The official listed on that account is Alejandro Andrade, who started off as a bodyguard for the late Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez and rose through the ranks to become National Treasurer from 2007-2010. Andrade was also president of the Economic and Social Development Bank of Venezuela (Bandes) from 2008-2010. During his time at the financial institution, the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York charged four Bandes officials in a kickback scheme that generated $66 million revenue for a Miami brokerage, but Andrade was not named in the suit, according to the ICIJ.” What is your view on thieves in the brotherhood or comradeship as you guys call each other, my comrade Prime Minister?
Read more here: http://www.miamiherald.com/news/nation-world/world/americas/venezuela/article9601697.html#story
Skerro my friend stop damaging your character stay out of this,Dominicans will suffer from you poking your nose in this very fragile situation,Maduro is a crazed man.
You are hypocritical. You are now calling him friend?
Dominica will suffer because many of you are not fair and grateful and you do not support your PM.
Maduro is no more a crazy man than you are. Due to your comments, I often wonder if some of you have any sense at all, are still within your senses and if you have entirely lost it.
Skerrit done send all of us Dominicans to Hell already and now he wants us to lead us to hell? Tell Skerrit the best thing for him to do is to go to Venezuela and fight in the defense of those corrupt leaders and see if he will not get to go to hell before any of us. One thing, I hope when he gets there he will not look for me to help quench his thirst there.
Oh please, you wish people the same. You are a sinner wishing other sinners evil, some who may not be as bad a sinner as you.
You will be there long before anyone who will go there – to Hell. Mark my words, he will not go there.
Look out for your soul and pray to God for repentance. Make penance and restitution.
This is the best advise I have heard from UWP.
Cats dont have no bussiness in dog race.
It is because of the bad decisions from stubborn head Skerrit that Dominica is in such a debacle and striff.
Drugs dealing is on the rise, crime and unemployment.
The U.S knows which carribbean islands and leaders who are not supporting its goals, and as the saying goes ” we will take care of our own!”
Skerrit Leave Madoro alone!
Yeah ,,, that’s right .. Waitikbuli should just stand idly by while its friend is being bullied by the US … and make no mistake about it .. this act by the US is nothing less than kicking an opponent when they are down. Obama is such a dissapointment … trying to curry favour with the right wing of the Democratic party attempting to make things easier for his successor in 2016.
The UWP does itself no favours in suggesting that we passively and tacitly condone the US in its actions. That would be spineless and cowardly. At the end of the day while our citizens seek better lives in the US (and they have every right to do so) US foreign policy in the last decade has helped impoverish the region, not the least in its spport for the destruction of our banana industry. This is not a claim you can level at Venezuela. While I am no Skerrit fanboy , I thing he got this call right.
I agree, you can stand by a watch a country that’s been a friend with you and don’t stand with them in times of need. I guess that how the UWP plans to deal with its friends.
The worst spin I’ve ever heard. We can continue to be friends with the Venezuelan people of course without supporting Maduro and that is what we should do. One man alone does not speak for everyone or owns the rest of a country. No, I say long live Venezuela, down with Maduro! Our friendship with Venezuela is worth far, far more than just one man.
You can call them traitors. Traitors neglect friends who assisted them when they were in need. God punishes traitors as they deserve.
All you have to do is to look at a person’s face. You can easily tell who and what they are and what is imbedded in their hearts and minds.
I support the PM and will continue to do so. Those who do not, lack common sense and intelligence.
Like skerro i want all those who support him to get ready and go to Venezuela to defend Maduro and co. do not stay on the fence and bark, just let the war break out and go join your leader.
I’m sorry but you know nothing of American politics, judging from your statement.
Secondly, you keep your mouth shut in matters that don’t concern you. Skerrit needs to understand that. It’s funny that he would make these statements against the US but it is the same US that he sent his son to be born. Something must be great about them to him. Why didn’t send his wife to Venezuela or Cuba to give birth to their son. Matter of fact, his beloved Dominica is not good enough for his wife to give birth????? Dominicans open your eyes.
Skerrit is not a good leader. No one on his team is. Secondly, I am not sure if Lennox is the best person on the UWP team to lead the country. There are two individuals who in my opinion would do better at this point. Just my two sense. Then again I don’t own a Dominican passport so who am I to talk about Dominican politics. Hence, who are you to talk about my president as a disappointment, a great majority of Americans like myself…
Well, I am always open to an educative experience so what is it that I am missing about American politics? .. please enlighten me. You prohibit me from expressing dissappointment in Obama , a man whose actions afect my life directly whether or not I am an American .. and who has let down those of us that had invested vast amounts of progressive hopes in, and yet pronounce on Skerrit’s leadership when you do not hold a Dominican passport (confused). But to the main point… Were Skerrit to espose the kind of spinlessness that Linton recommends and not support Venezuela in its aversity, I might follow your example and not hold up my passport with pride. I think I perfer the alternative.
What you comment about is American politics? OMG too! You know nothing! the PM said that the US is unfair to sanction Venezuela. I could inform Obama about that to his face. I could get the general line of the White House and/or email address and inform him. I would tell him something more that as, when he sanctions a country, he also sanctions the little children and take food from their mouths.
Obama has two children whom he adores. He should remember that.
Those of you who support the US and Linton and hate the PM and Venezuela, one day it will return to you two-fold.
You better pray to God with a humble and contrite heart for when the wrath of God comes down on you and your environment, you will bawl and go down on your hands and knees. Will you be bypassed? Only God knows.
Always support your government and be obedient. God expects that of everyone with no exception. You err and will be punished in time, be it sooner than you expect, if you fail to do so.
Why does skerrit support corruption? Wasn’t he taught stealing is wrong as a child!
Why are you judging him? Do you not know that it is wrong? Need I inform you what Our Lord said about judging others? Surely, by now you should know.
A lot of you are committing grievous/mortal sins by judging him and others. Do you not fear that you will be severely punished?
I need not elaborate. Go to Holy Scriptures of the New Testament and read/study it. You are in dire need of the Word of God and to practice it.
Reasoned and mature deliberation will lead to sound policy.
Thanks
I strongly support UWP in this matter. I am not taking political sides neither am I supporting Obama USA over Venezuela, but I stand in defense of my country Dominica. I would not be surprised if there are more Dominicans residing in the USA than those that in Dominica. While I am thankful for the help we have received from Venezuela, I am even more grateful that there is a country called America, where every single household in Dominica benefits from in one way or the other. Not only that, but I cannot depend on Venezuela to defend us in anything. In fact this week we were warned about the possibility of a tsunami, & should it happen I can bet you not one of us will try to go to Venezuela. Furthermore, Obama made it clear that the innocent Venezuelans are excluded from this. So Skerrit needs to talk to those warned (I guess most of them are in photo with him), and tell them to correct their ways. He too better becareful because he will soon find out US don’t play with corrupt leaders
The UWP needs to understand that not because Dominica receives aid from the USA or is greatly dependent of them, means that the PM or any group cannot express an opinion on the matter. Time after time the USA has made decisions towards a particular country and other member states head have expressed their opinion on the matter without fear of reprisal. Just consider the embargo on Cuba. For many years alot of countries have commented on the matter and their has been no reprisal…instead the US has listened and are now haviong talks with Cuba.
@jam rock, tell Skerrit to use the name of his party when he making those thoughtless statements of his. FYI, the USA Never issued any warning against any country and he sure did not issue one against Venezuela. The warning was against those that hinder the freedom of the people, against corrupt leaders who have placed the people of Venezuela in a situation where they cannot even get toilet paper while they have used the wealth of the country to enrich themselves and their partners in crime, and against those that are hiding monies in US banks. If Skerrit is not involved in any of the stated crimes then he just needs to shut his mouth! Maybe there might be something he too is trying to defend. Again, I say MAYBE
Freedom of what people? Obama is a very big offender of the people, their rights and religious ones. The man is a great disappointment.
God is displeased with him. As I have stated, I will comment on this another time. I have the information which I must look for in order to state it accurately.
exccelent analysis
Even the UWP chastised the great US over Cuba. Infact it was the UWP under PM Edison James who ignored any fear of US sanctions against Dominica and established formal diplomatic relations with Cuba. Mr. James went on to refer to the US as an “economic terrorist”. There was fear about that move among some in Dominica, who were worried of a US backlash. The move proved very forward looking. Today the US is warming up to Cuba. Venezuela has its own domestic issues to deal with. During the last election campaign, the UWP poked its nose into Venezuela’s domestic affairs when the self acclaimed “novice leader” lambasted Venezuela for not having “toilet paper” whilst at the same time supporting corrupt government’s like the one in Dominica. We are not daff lennox. We can read too and some of us can speak proper English too.
mr Skerrit can express any opinion freely as any other Dominican but he must understand that when he does so he is not necessarily speaking on my behalf for a start. That is where a lot of leaders go wrong I believe. They assume the right to act and speak on behalf of, others without consultation and if you object you may be called a traitor to your country and jailed, like in Venezuela, Cuba, N. Korea. I don’t want that for Dominica.
If he is not speaking on your behalf, why criticize him? You should not let that bother you.
He is the PM of Dominica and he had every right to speak and yes, on behalf of Dominicans who have been helped by Venezuela. Therefore, smarten up! You are too narrow-minded and lack comprehension.
how come our PM not wearing a suit na? What happen can’t afford one
Hehehe, he wants to portray himself as a revolutionary but making a poor show of it. Even revolutionaries wearing suits these days.
You right .it is like he going to the market to do his produce shopping
He wanted to be certain that you observed him as he shows his gratitude to Venezuela on behalf of Dominica that Venezuela helped. What more do you want to know?
well said mr linton,I think he’s support of the Venezuelan govt is in fact that of personal interest,and should not be used considered by any measure a reflection of our country or its citizens.
Linton placed both his feet in his mouth. Later for him. Tomorrow does not belong to him. Wait and see.
Well, I must say that I am favour with the DWP, lennox Linton comment for the first time. The prime minister should not get to involved with the happenings with both countries. Dominica has enough deal with at home. We all know that there is an interest with Dominica and Venezeula but the prime minister should take a back seat on this one.