The opposition United Workers Party has reiterated its position on government’s nominee for president of Dominica, Jennifer Wallace Lafond.
Speaking at a rally in Roseau on Friday evening UWP leader, Lennox Linton, said the UWP will support the nominee under certain conditions.
“If Jennifer Wallace Lafond meets the qualifying criteria for the presidency as set out by the Constitution, we will support her,” he stated.
Linton described the process as a “simple matter” to be resolved but stressed, “she must satisfy us that she is qualified.”
“I don’t know whether she satisfied (prime minister Roosevelt) Skerrit and company,” he remarked. “But she must satisfy us because when we jointly nominate, we are accepting the responsibility for what we have nominated for the presidency.”
The UWP leader also said that the prime minister lied when he said there was no agreement on the joint nomination of Wallace Lafond for head of state.
“Just yesterday this man stood up in parliament and told a blatant lie just so that he could violate the provisions of the Constitution,” Linton stated. “The Constitution tells him that when you want to elect a president you must wait until 90 days are left in the term for you to begin your consultation. The 90 day term left in this presidency began on the second of July.”
He went on to say that for the whole of July, the government did nothing. “For August they did nothing until the 27th of August when they wrote to the leader of the opposition and asked him to consult on the second of September,” Linton noted. “When he (the opposition leader) met with the prime minister, the prime minister told him we are nominating Alix Boyd Knights.”
Linton explained that the leader of the opposition, Hector John, replied to the prime minister on the fourth of September saying the UWP did not agree with the nomination of Boyd-Knights. “So on the fifth of September by Constitutional procedure, the prime minister advised the speaker of the house that there was no agreement on a joint nomination,” he stated.
He explained that after this, the Constitution provides for a 14-day period to open up for nominations to be submitted for a new president.
But Linton said on September 6, parliamentarians got a letter telling them to attend the House of Assembly where they would receive notification from the speaker that there was no joint agreement on the nomination of Boyd-Knights.
He said on Tuesday, September 10 at 8:00 pm, John received a letter from the prime minister notifying him that Boyd-Knights was withdrawn as a nominee for the presidency and Wallace Lafond was the government’s new choice.
“In less than 24 hours Hector John replied and said ‘we are minded to support your nominee provided that she meets the qualifying criteria set out in the constitution,'” Linton stated.
According to the UWP leader, when the prime minister heard that Wallace Lafond must meet Constitutional requirements, he automatically thought John did not agree with the new nomination.
This, Linton said, has ‘plunged Dominica into a Constitutional crisis.’
When parliament met on September 12, speaker of the house, Boyd – Knights, announced that there was no agreement between the government and opposition on a joint nominee for president.
This set in motion a 14-day period for nominations to be accepted for the presidency.
The term of current president, Eluid Williams, ends in October.
Is there a difference between drop out and kicked out. Please explain.
USA September 14, 2013
“Mr. Telemaque, please do not speak on that which you have no knowledge off. On what grounds do you state that, “What we discovered is that from the day he set his feet in the Oval Office, he was ready, he immediately prevented the entire economy of the United States from collapsing?” The U.S. economy has collapsed for your information.”(No Name Nobody).
Whosoever you are please take note that I do not comment on matters that I am not sure of, and do not know what I am talking abut. For your information I am a naturalized American, I came here more than thirty years ago, I worked in the Defense Industry as an Electronic/Electrical Engineer.
I became successful!
I experience the Cold War between the United States, and the now defunct Soviet Union, no need to remind you of the first invasion of Iraq, the devastation of the long column of burnt our war machinery, and dead bodies you saw in the desert, I worked on some of what cause the damage okay!
I do not know about you, however I can relate, and refer you the performances of Presidents, commencing from Carter, to Regan, to Bush Sr., Clinton, Bush Jr., and ultimately Obama!
I retired in 1990, while I was yet a very young man; and invested in the Real Estate industary, if I was familiar with the economy prior to that, when I invested my millions into that business, and began to loose my money under George Bush Sr., and ultimately had greater losses over the eight years of George Bush Jr., I had to become even more familiar with a collapsing economy!
Had it not been for Obama, many of us investors born American, and foreign naturalized citizens would have lost everything we have!
Do you know how many millions of people who simply walked away from their homes, simply because they had no job under Bush, to make the mortgage payment; do you know how many small, and large business went bankrupt, and out of business because of the poor economy under George Bush?
Had it not been for Obama, General Motors (GM) and many other care makers in America would be out of business, Wall Street would be history by now. How many major Banks went bankrupt, and out of business?
Such are the realities when an economy is on the brink of collapse.
You have tackle the wrong man, so I advise you to just shut up!
And by the way I have a grater knowledge on the United States than you; if you are an American, you would realize that many of you born Americans are a waste of time people, standing at the bottom of the ladder looking up at us foreigners climbing the ladder; what have you got to say about that?
Francisco Etienne-Dods Telemaque
How very typical!
For your information, I am a Dominican and naturalized American citizen, banker and economist. I have worked and continue to work in the mortgage industry.
This is all I will say in response since I have graduated from pettiness.
I do not know if you will see this, but if you are a banker, and work in the Mortgage industry, and attacked be with the crap you spoke, I assure you that you are not a banker, nor have you ever worked in the Mortgage industry.
Everybody know Obama prevented the entire economy of the United States from collapsing, except you, that tell me you are either a very foolish person, or you do not understand economics, nor how the economy of the even Dominica works never mind America!
You are into trivialities, I face reality!
Francisco Etienne-Dods Telemaque
DNO,why is my email never/cannot be published?
Dominicans be warned,social unrest does not benefit anyone, those people who always calling for social unrest and instigating social unrest do not have the best interest of the country, they are the slave overseers, the black boy in the house, the house “nigga” the worst thing than a slave owner is the house nigga, his loyalty is to the massa. Be warned when people come saying corruption, well let me tell all you something I born long time, and is those type of people who sold us to the white man and they want to continue , doing the same thing again.Think about it, Linton in the ministry and James in the President Palace Skerrit building. Marigot ex-antiguains slave ruling Dominica.Our heritage is French -Caribbean, we are creoles.
What make you all think skeritt has A Degree, people who are educated to degree standard explains themselves better than he does, Degree in PSYCHOLOGY ha ha, many people leave the island and return saying they got 1st degree, and masters, and phd, which they don’t have. anyone with a first degree never comes back to Dominica, come on don’t let anyone fool you, ask them to show you their degree, then go on line and check against the school, they say they went to you will find out. they may have a Foundation Degree nothing else.
The size of the rally has nothing what so ever to do with election day…(do I remember when I was a young girl little boys smiling at me)…..hahaha I was for all the PARTY, free vep and I get to put on my nice dadan anti send for me….who say I could vote…I have pic on the BUS, TAILBOARD TRUCK just name it…any thing for a little action….BUT THIS YEAR I VOTING…..FOR…………..
What’s all that about qualification is those same lABOURITIES that wanted position how they tear down Pierre Charles calling him two GCE Prime Minister I can mention their names but. DNO will not allow me to
These were the same dominicans that were clued to their television to see and listen to the High school drop out . He interviewed Prime ministers Other heads of State in the caribbean and so persons with Master degree bachelors degree and no one found fault with his work ……today because of politics you all want to crucify my boy no way He has a gift from God You all cannot take jump high jump low .
And what is that gift?! Being a High School drop out and after all those years did not having the desire or the ambition to further his education? Is that the leadership example we want for our children? Lennox had an interview last week with a Caribbean journalist and was a total disgrace. For a so called Leader of a political party, he was stumped When he was asked whether he felt he was qualified to lead a political party and what was his qualifications, He was asked twice and did not answer.
What is Lennox Linton gift – to be a political propagandist! He need to go back to school and get even though its a 2 yr degree in something. Political Leader my foot – he is just a puppet of the party.
Typo error , should be ” after all these years not having the desire …”
Mr. linton is a role model for students now. He shows to all that inspite of set backs in education you can rise above these downfalls and up to the top. Great move Linton, keep on striving for the best.
The man finished high school
It bewilders me how the UWP constantly manufactures controversies and sells them,this has become some what like a mantra.The statement that Dominica is being plunged into
constitutional crisis,is such an over reaction and alarming statement,are we really in a constitutional crises as told by Lennox.Politics is the skilled use of words and phrases to move people.
The strategy of winning an election by creating controversies and making alarming statements without telling the electorate your economic and social plans to develop the country if elected is an obvious sign of deception.
ProudPatriot September 14, 2013
“How is wesley” (Proud Patriot).
As you know I am not a man of few words, however; on that question I have selected to be brief, and the reason I chose to be brief, is because my biological cousin Gloria Dods (Dodds) Shillingford is the parliamentary representative of Wesley, and so in order for me not lash out at my own relative, all I am prepared to say at this time, is that I am ashamed of her performance.
She has done nothing of interest for the Village, and the people of Wesley!
Note: Her late father is my biological uncle, and me late mother is her biological aunt!
She is also the wife of son of my biological aunt Viola Joseph, so if I rattle her feathers, I might get into trouble with a whole lot of relatives some of them I may have never even met, since I left before they were born.
And that’s all the kid has to say about that!
Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha!
Have a nice day.
Francisco Etienne-Dods Telemaque
Telemaque, are you stating that since you left Dominica you have never returned? Then, you should ask her what she has done for Wesley.
i believe DNO edits the dislikes and likes of those comments…..
Can you imagine d.a. is so poor now they will be paying pension of $5000.00 per month to 3 ex-presidents Liverpool, Shaw and E.Williams. and nurses who work all their lives get $1000.00 shame sham.. and Dominicans. agree to this
The higher the position, the higher the salary and retirmenet income. One position should not be compared to the other. The retirement pension is based on the position and income and at the time of retirement. Why are you questioning it?
You see that is the main reason some Dominicans will even kill their very own mother to get into politics!
Their only concern is “self” as they have absolutely no interest in doing anything significant in the interest of the people and country. The fact that a nurse makes less in retirement, also depends on the amount of money they are paid monthly over the years, generally one pension is based on the last three quarters they work prior to retirement.
To my knowledge there is no set amount that one should receive: in any event they do things differently in Dominica, anyway so anything is likely. It is my experience that some retired civil servants receive more than six ($6,000.00) thousand dollars per mouth, nonetheless that is based on what the work for month while they were in active service.
In Antigua, after a prime minister looses power, his pension is more than ten ($10,000.00) thousand dollars per month, it started at ten thousand in the late 1970’s George H. Walters was the first recipient of that. Bird, who realized that he was about to be canned, so in order for him to secure his future, he ensured he gave George Walters the same, the man whom they ensured serve time in prison after the convicted him on corruption, and thievery charges.
Dominica was featured in that case, since the Bird Government alleged that Walter bought a Steal Frame Building from J Astaphan & Co., with money out of the Antigua treasury.
That was a lie, I happen to know for a fact!
Francisco Etienne-Dods Telemaque
I love the way the goal post is being shifted when it suits us.
Much was made by the UWP about Pierre Charles’ qualifications when he was Prime Minister. All of a sudden qualifications do not matter.
Oh what a tangled web we weave, etc. etc.
THE EMPEROR HAS NO CLOTHES
It has come to the attention to the people of the Commonwealth of Dominica that in the past two days, the said Lennox Linton who is not smarter than a fifth grader having dropped out of the Dominica Grammar School in fourth form for violence in school and failed his first regional interview as leader o f the United Workers Party in that famous interview with Julius Gittens of the Caribbean Media Corporation (CMC) is questioning the competence of persons with degrees. Here is the interesting part of his conversation with Gittens:-
“ Gittens: “Given your own background in media, never having run for political office before, never having held political office before what then should qualify you to lead the main opposition party in Dominica as what you would consider to be a critical time against you have to say a highly popular Prime Minister who has not yet debated any of your predecessors”.
Linton “You are asking me a very different question now, we’ve moved away from the Alix Boyd Knights story, have we?”
Linton: (Failed to answer the first question, he was then asked for a second time by Gittens
Gittens: “what then should qualify you to lead the main opposition party in Dominica?” …..
“You are making the suggestion that it’s all the same thing you are challenging the leadership of Roosevelt Skerrit, you are now leading this new party. This is your first political act as leader of the United Workers Party the question is what qualifies you to lead?”
Linton: “It is important first Julius because we are in a campaign for good governance for the Commonwealth of Dominica. We are in a campaign for the advancement of civility and the advancement of the affairs around the globe,” Linton said.
(What Does Linton the novice means by that: “We are in a campaign for the advancement of civility and the advancement of the affairs around the globe” This is a truncated unintelligent response of an uneducated puffed up arrogant missed informed leader. Advancement of what!?)
Linton: “I am a novice, I have not contested for political office before, I’m going to be doing it for the first time at the next election, I find myself with the responsibility of leading a political party and it’s a very humbling experience, it’s a very exciting experience a very exciting challenge and I am endeavouring my very best to rise to the occasion. The people of Dominica and those who support the UWP and those who do not approve of what has been going on in the governance of Dominica for the past 14 years have placed their confidence in me to provide leadership for an organization that hopefully will enter government and do much better in the governance affairs of this country and that’s all I stand for..”
Since his elevation to leader, he has a new sense of arrogance, his perceived accomplishments is superior to persons who have the discipline to subject themselves to objective academic evaluation and followed policies and company guidelines and professional conduct as opposed to his failure to maintain a job or inability to receive response to the presentation of his CV.
No wonder he has not presented his CV to the people of Dominica.
Linton and the United Workers Party have the unmitigated “gall” to ask for the CV of the Presidential nominee as a condition to accept her nomination. A nomination for all intent and purpose he has not accepted.
Linton is well suited for the leadership of the united Workers Party, he seems to suffer from a superiority complex, and his party as a party is experiencing a bout of inferiority complex.
Sorry Workers that is the truth. The truth hurts. This is a reality check.
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hahaha….man allyuh panties really in a tangle….you have the transcript of the interview with Gittens? Wow talk about obsession if you not DLP PRO.
The truth really hurts wow
I have never heard of anyone having the luxury of dropping out of school because of an act of violence. Usually one is “kicked out” of school. Then again, there have been more than one Chief/Prime Ministers of this Country who either did not attend High School, failed to complete High School, or got “kicked out” of High School for violent behavior. The history of leadership in this country is a sordid one; and it seems pointless to harp about Linton’s qualifications when our social standards are set so low.
Can anyone tell me which qualification, based on the constitution, that the uwp are trying to prove that she posess?
Since you have internet, please download the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Dominica. Read the part about the requirement for President. As with any job my dear, there are requirements. They are having any issue with the lady’s qualifications and experience, that’s a non issue as we all know she is a very qualified person; but according to the constitution does she meet the requirements…that is the question. PM Skerrit knows that for such positions the constitution needs to be followed to the ‘T’, yet he creates these problems time and time again, why, because of his arrogance. He feels that he should not follow even the laws of Dominica. And when this occurs Dominicans, we should speak out.
Who the —- is uwp?
i vote labour for more than 15 years now and not a sweety i get from dem damn bouhoe dere,never again not me , WORRRRRRKERSSSSS!take out those coshony malboohoe ther in power.i need a job for my children and grandkids WORKKKKKKKKKKKERRRRRRRS!LABOUR GO TO HELL GO TO HELL !!!
I hope you get ‘a sweety’ from UWP. Do not cry if you do not get it.
An what happens when UWP come in and you kids still don’t get a job. Will you say still say to hell with LABOUR and shout “WORKERSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!”.At present this world’s economy is getting worse. Can you afford to take a chance and gamble your kids will get work with UWP as government as opposed to LABOUR that already there. Hey I will agree that they are doing bad now, but ask yourself is it all their fault. You need to make yourself aware of every economical down turn that occurring around you friend. I feel just like you but I praying first. because their are no guarantees.
The change could be worse.
That’s because you were doing it for all the wrong reasons like so many of your compadres!
No lachay cochon & rum for allu again!
Ask what you can do for your country and not what your country can do for you!!!!!
Why can’t we get it!!! Qualification does not always mean a degree. It means meeting the criteria for a role; a real case in point: Alix Boyds Knight had a nine page CV and her character disqualified her from making history. It is a fact that if she was a person of good character she would have made it. Lets be real.
You need to remember that it is the same unqualified Linton who brought into light the qualifications issues. Now it has come to haunt him. People with glass house must not throw stones.
Linton is a case of the pot calling the kettle black. Stay tuned for more. In time, he will be put down from his high and mighty seat.
@ Me Dominique, Really !! In this day and age, I would like to see you get a job, even a job at KFC and you don’t have a High school diploma. Every where in the United States you must have a High School Diploma and other qualifications to work in a Nursery, whether all you do is to clean children. People may think ” I made and took care of 12 children” ( and that is experience) You still need that diploma.
So Lennox Linton presents himself to the Dominican people as a High School drop- out with no political Experience and it is ok to think he should be Prime minister!! What a laughing stock we would be!!
allu must use allu head uno.i doe see why allu stressin allu self over winning elections… all what skerrit ready do for dominica wher on earth lennox linton can do that, a man da was jail skerrit self da send and take u out dur.. smh allu will neevvvrrr win..
Dear Frenz,
At least you are paying attention. Lennox brand of Politics is character assassination of anybody who would be brave enough to publicly support Hon. Roosevelt Skerrit, this hit list includes The President, the Court, The clergy, Public officials and professionals with and without degree.
You seem to be trending in the image and likeness of Lennox Linton. You immediately attack the character of the writer which is the standard operating procedure of Lennox Linton but you have not rebutted the fact that the writer stated:
” his perceived accomplishments is superior to persons who have the discipline to subject themselves to objective academic evaluation and followed policies and company guidelines and professional conduct as opposed to his failure to maintain a
job or inability to receive response to the presentation of his CV.”
The fact is Lennox Linton does not qualify to meet the standard set in the quotes above. Rosie Douglas, Mike Douglas, Patrick John, Pierre Charles, Steven King, Reginald Austrie and I
dear say Mervin Paul are Qualified.
A degree as the name suggests is an objective assessment of academic achievement and employee assessment is an objective measure of competence. Lennox himself said to Dominican that he lost his job at DCP and he could not find
one.
If you can’t justify Lennox Qualification to the league of the persons you have mentioned, do not suggest that the writer suggested that he is illiterate.
You need to establish facts contrary to prove the writer wrong.
Please try to be objective.
It is said, “No one heals himself by hurting others.” Lennox has a hatred for the PM and his supporters. It is obvious that he does not like the PM in his position which is why UWP chose him as a leader to run against the PM, hoping that he will beat him in the election and be PM. Tough luck Lennox.
It is for this reason why he planned a protest against the nomination of Alix Boyd-Knights and did not want her to be nominated President. It was all politics and hatred.
It also had much to do with the ministers of UWP in Parliament. They all banned together and planned the protest and got their supporters to go on DNO and make derogatory remarks against Alix. They are one wicked set of people. Dominicans who support them better give this a good thought.
chabay chuckie original hold dem. UWP sleeping giant awaken.we ready so long
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For the past 14 years, I could not understand why the UWP were not focusing on the issues of the day.
They went all the way to portray the Government as illegal. They disrespected the churches, the President, the courts and vilify anyone who would stand in
defense of the Government.
Lennox Linton religiously manned the consoles of Kairi and Q95 weekly for years on a campaign aimed at brainwashing his fellowmen at the behest of Strategic Communication Laboratories SLC, the company that placed the question signs all over the island.
It is a campaign based on corrupt deals with party individuals for personal gains. These individuals will do anything for SCL just to ensure that they win an
election.
It is clear to me now that all the political mischief of Lennox Linton was seeking
to ensure that the UWP get into government to receive his money. I need not say anything further to expose Lennox Linton for the fraud he truly is.
Some of us can see through people, even by only looking at their picture. Lennox is one of them, wickedness of the heart which projects on the face. Time will tell for him.
We are fighting a constitutional battle against Skeritt supporters who will do anything to protect their RED CLINIC. Whatever Skeritt does, they will follow him like sheep following their shepherd.
Where is your compassion? If the Red Clinic assists those in need what is your problem?
Be realistic. Would you not favor and support someone who has assisted you when in need? Do not be stupid.
Dominica News Online – Thursday, March 24th, 2011 at 10:16 AM
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Well-known talk show host Lennox Linton has been ordered to pay a fine of $50, 000 for statements about prominent chartered accountant Keiron Pinard-Byrne.
High court judge Brian Cottle handed down the ruling Wednesday saying Linton remained unapologetic for claims of defamation against Pinard-Byrne through an article aired on local radio in 2002.
Cottle did not hand down the punishment without emphasizing that some media personnel have a “disturbing” tendency to make reckless statements without factual grounds.
The High Court Judge said he considered the loss of earnings Pinard-Byrne may have suffered as a result of the claims which Linton made publicly, as well as Linton’s unrepentant demeanor, in arriving at his decision.
Well suited for the position as Prime Minister, huh?
it is none of your dam business.. go 2 h
Obviously, he is not suitable of being any political leader. Note the trouble he made for Alix Boyd-Knights and he is far from any better. Hatred and envy on his part contributed to this. Alix was performing her job as Speaker of the House amidst those disrespectful and unruly politicians in Parliament. This is why they did not want her as President. They have greatly erred. They who are by far no perfect people and unsuitable to represent Dominicans. Lennox does not deserve to be a PM of Dominica. May my words come true.
14+ years of HARD labour by the Labar Party….
high cost of living..
high rate of unimployment..
high utitility bills…
high disrespecful to the citizens..
high cost at customs…
high rate of bobolizm….
Alas, we cann’t take more. Skerrit shame on you.
The Labar Party days are numberd!
You expect it to be any better anywhere in the world as also in the West Indies? Do you think UWP will be capable of reducing costs? You must be joking if you expect that.
If you continue with that attitude, it will be from the pot into the fire and no getting out of it as it will continue to be worse. Smarten up!
Woi, woi, woi, something is happening……
Well look people! Let me see labor beat that on Sunday……hehehe!
DNO posted more pictures of them than for DLP. It indicates whose side DNO is on. Having stated that, the thought crossed my mind, DNO does UWP pay you more to post the pictures, etc., than DLP? I have noted a certain preference for UWP.
Under Linton, there will be a return of chaos in Dominica. Watch out Dominicans.
You are correct. I have noted his radicalism. This is not good.
Is this uwp best? Pa pa mete well I sorry for them when they see the power of labour tomorrow.
Wait till Sunday comes…allu will see power !!
Brizee mart owner try sabotaging Dominica so there’s nothing wrong with calling for a boy cut of his store.Soory for the people who will be losing their job but he should have known better as a business man.
Uwp can never win and dat we say. They cannever win the leadership of the country. Labourall the way. We doh have cobine.
I don’t know if is understanding some people larking or they just choose to be blind to the point they cannot see the many big sins of Skerrit, so let me put them together for you. Here is the 1st Paragraph of what DNO posted On Thursday Sept. 12, 2013 at 10:32am:
“Opposition leader, Hector John, has made it clear that the United Workers Party (UWP) will support the government’s new nominee for president, Jennifer Wallace Lafond, on the condition that she meets Constitutional requirements.”
On Thursday 12 Sept. 2013 at 2:37pm DNO posted this item:
“Parliamentarians have been told that they now have fourteen days for nomination before the election of a new head of state.”
“That’s because, according to Speaker of the House of Assembly Alix Boyd – Knights, there is no agreement between Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit and Opposition Leader Hector John on a joint nominee for President.”
Folks, with both statements together who is lying to us? All Mr. John asked for is her qualification? Is anything wrong with that? All Skerrit has to do is put out her constitutional qualification and case close. After all it was this week this same Skerrit was quick to put out the long CV of failed presidential nominee of ABK. Mr. John not asking for the CV of Ms Jennifer. Al he is asking for is proof that she is constitutionally qualified that it.
Sorry I meant “Constitutional requirements” and not ‘constitutional qualification’ as I typed. Although they are almost the same but constitutional requirements simply means what the CONSTITUTION REQIRES and not what UWP demanding. Could it be that Skerrit and ABK knew very well Ms. Lafond does not have what the constitution requires and wanted to again blatantly violate the constitution?
I am a fair citizen. If me Linton want my vote, take me out of the dark, quote the constitutional requirements of the presidency for me. Fair is fair, if her qualification is an issue what about his. It was an issue with Pierre Charles to.
You see, if he want to show he different from Skerrit and them other ministers. Why, he trying to pull a blind fold over my eyes already?
How can someone be so openly bias. I said it once I will say it again. He will be no different from Skerrit. He will not be able to provide in that hard global economic times what he says. Mr. Linton will have no choice but to continue with what labour has on-going.
The cry for change has been answered.
Rosevelt Skerrit is the manifestation of change.
1. From Taiwan to China
2. innovative use of Foreign Policy
3. Founding member of Alba
4. Yes we Care
5. Housing Revolution
6. School Bus Program
7. Caribbean Court of Justice
8. Investment in LIAT
Prime Minister Skerrit is a change leader
If mr linton has no qualifications,why a highly educated man like the pm can’t have a debate with him?then we will pring up the issue of qualifications .
This is the reason he should not. I would not.
Is not that he can’t. It’s just that the same villas, bin “bubal” and duel citizenship crap all over again.
Whoever it was that invited Lennox into the ring was wrong to do so. I know who did it, but the person will take whatever he gets.
Labour cannot even attract credible candidates. THEY ARE IN DEEP TROUBLE, PRESENTLY AND IT WILL GET WORSE AS TIME GOES BY.
My the good Lord deliver Dominica from the claws of these greedy and evil men/women.
Last night’s crowd was massive and impressive…However size of crowd is not all, the work has to continue, and I am on the ground working!
I have noted the pictures. They do not tell much. There appears to be many radicals among them; also ignorant people who do not know any better. Due to their lack of intelligence, they are the ones who could cause Dominica to go down to the brink, a lowly level by voting for the wrong people.
People I am of the firm belief that the UWP is fully aware that Mrs. Wallace – Lafond does possess the necessary academic “qualifications” to be president and more! What they seem to be concerned about are other disqualifying vices like dual citizenship (having allegience to another state). it is only fair that they inquire as we are all custodians of the constitution and wouldn’t want to participate in any breaches of the constitution. in other words jointly nominating a dual citizen for president would mean that they need to apologize to Petter, Skerrit and the entire nation for challenging these men in court on the basis of their dual citizenship. The constitution is clear and we should be governed by the laws of this land, and the UWP seem to be developing a good reputation for standing on the side of the constitution. I am a Laborite but the constitution must take precedence or else CHANGE will not be an OPTION BUT A MUST!
The government allows non-Dominican magistrates, attorneys as prosecutors and judges to work in Dominica and sentence Dominican criminals. What is preventing the government of Dominica from recognizing dual citizenship for those who are Dominican-born? It is time to change this regulation.
So I see there’s still some smart people in D/ca. I guess all hope is not lost.
Lennox my brother, YOU BETTER COME GOOD, don’t let me regret !! LABOUR MUST GO !
If I’m not mistaken I smell frantic attempts at damage-control coming from the keyboards of the covert DLP propaganda team, following last night’s meeting. The good Dr. must be in overdrive and on overime.
This is another proof of Skerrit does not care about constitution. Skerrit must stop lying and people like Pas Bill Daniel, Peter R Ausgustine, BJ, Father Sharplis and all the rest of religious prophets he surrounded himself with, or maybe I should say those he taking care of, need to tell him that lining is a sin. UWP told him they are in agreement with him on second nominee providing she meets the constitutional requirements. One of the requirements is, proof of citizenship. Is she a citizen of Dominica? Just give us proof Skerrit and we good to go. I just don’t know why the man hates the word ‘constitution’ like that.
Alas… They have a little bit of people wi allu… Lol
The blues on the rise…
linton is a risk..his way or no way..think of this man attitude one day as a leader..sad what we creating.
I am very impressed with the direction that Lennox has taken since he was elected Leader. It seems to me that the momemtum is shifting away from Skerrit. That is very good news but just remember that in our system, it is much easier to loose an election when you are in power than to win when you are in the opposition. But the UWP guys are on to something. As the song says: Something is happening!!! Good riddance.
It is hard to believe that Dominicans in the 21 st century doesn’t want a change. It is hard to believe that in today’s Dominica people are saying ” if not skerrit who”
I don’t follow political party and I urge people not to tie themselves to a political party. Once that is done you compromise every bit of ethics that grand ma and teacher Ethel thought.
It is hard to believe that educated people , religious leaders are so compromised that they allow politicians and senior counsels to blatantly lie, cheat and steal – high day robbery and show support to these liars. What has gone wrong?
It is clear that the current administration is lost – after 14 years in government the people cannot honestly say that they have prospered -the evidence is there. You walk through the city of Roseau and is pure depression and sluggishness, the night time comes around and it is a total ghost town. There is little economic activity on the island. To justify this calamity they issue this lie that we are doing better than the rest – well I go to the rest all the time and the story is totally opposite.
So what would characters like Observer/ Barrack Obama/ PEEPING TOM want to talk about ? Lennox Linton academic qualification.
Do you know that the former Prime Minister of St Lucia Mr King does not have a degree. In fact he got into politics through working as a messenger for the law firm of a a popular lawyer and politician in St Lucia. Mr King spent two terms in office and during this ten year period St Lucia made rounds and round around Dominica
President Maduro was a bus driver and without a degree.
Interestingly who in our government cabinet has acted as prime Minister of Dominica more than Reginald Austrie, in the absence of Roosevelt Skerrit. Does Reginald Austrie have a degree? No.
Whis heading up the GIS and was in contention with Reginald Austrie for the Cottage seat ? Mervin Paul. Does Mervin Paul have a degree? Maybe a 2nd form degree at PSS. Now if Mervin was to replace Reginald he too could act as PM in the absence of Roosvelt Skerrit.
Patrick John did have a degree.
Did Rosie douglas Have a Degree?
Did Mike Douglas have a degree ( To bad so sad your dad” Ian can answer that question
Charles saverin does not have a degree
I say all this to say that we the people should not be distracted – keep our eyes on what is significant. Tony, Athley Aaron, Lennox Lawrence and the grovelers are keeping their eye and hands on what they have while they encourage the masses to keep looking at the dimples.
Jenifer is a very good person.She does have the integrity to be President. Now, Let us match that with the constitutional requirements to see if she is qualified to hold the job.
Simple. This is what the UWP has asked for. Why all the fuss.
Beyond that, however, there is a procedural matter of significance that has to be addressed also.
Section 19.1 was not properly followed and the meeting of the last parliament was unconstitutional and there was no consultation with respect to the new nominee Mrs. Lafond. The only consultation that took place was with respect to the worse speaker- NOT Mrs. Lafond, who the UWP said it is mindful to support.
Consequently, even if the UWP gets the information tat it is now requesting, this cannot be pursuant to the meeting of the house and the declared 14s as advised by the Speaker.
You see, it is upon having consulted and disagreeing that parliament should have been convened to announce the non-agreement between the PM and the Opposition leader. From that point on the 14 days would start. However, once again, the PM, the AG, Alix Boyd Knights and the other Ministers of Gov’t believe that we are so foolish only they have a handle on the proper interpretation of our constitution.
Unfortunately, they do not and because people like Lennox and Roseau valley, who are passionate about upholding our constitution disagree, they say we want to have a constitutional crisis – which they have created out of their own arrogance and recalcitrance.
Respectfully
Roseau valley
Perhaps those who say that possess more information than the UWP. Perhaps they have had consultations with Skerrit or may have themselves proposed the nominee. However as far as the UWP has stated, there has not been consultation on the nomination of the second nominee.
The UWP does not have information with regard to Mrs. La fond and although it is mindful to support her nomination, the party hopes that the information requested will satisfy them beyond every doubt that she meets the constitutional criteria for election as president.
Well said Roseau
Since when does the Constitution matter? remember “No law, no constitution’, as said by the distinguished gentleman from the Vieille case Constituency?
I hear you. The constitution certainly does not seem matter to El Supremo, the old Speaker, the red herring AG and the puppet masters but is does matter to the UWP, its supports, and the peace loving, hardworking , proud people of Dominica.
The UWP is ready to govern
The UWP shall defend Dominica from the DLP
The UWP shall defend truth not lies
The UWP shall defend the constitution of Dominica not the interpretation of the AG, the PM, the Speaker and not even the OECS court (to some extent)
The UWP shall ensure that the power in the people is always greater than the people in power,
Change is a must -Not an option.
The numbers who turned out was very impressive . I must say that Dominicans are now seeing the need to remove this Gov’t and have started to come out in huge numbers to support the opposition.
The UWP should keep up the monthly and weekly village and constituency meetings to keep the people informed.
Change will be good for Dominica.
I was rather impressed too, and this the middle of the month, people had to pay their way, the transportation was not free like what Labour will have on the 15th.
Can you imagine what will happen on the 29th.
That is bait for the DLP.
Change is good, but what change are you referring too?
being there does not mean we support the UWP, do not fool yourselves, we had nothing to do, no where to go. so some of us just went and hangout. there was nothing new to offer at the meeting same old story.
Dominicans Linton is only holdind this leadership for two weeks see what happening becareful guys hurrican season is not over think about it. I am not for no party but what comes form the tongue is a weapon.
Eh,eh. Are you talking here about Lennox Linton or Alix Boyd-Knights?
@le, watch your tongue. Be careful what you long for; br careful what you wish for.
This is what we call democracy people.
Ok!Two nominees were nominated by the Government for president.Uwp questioning both nominees.Even those of the UWP side with no qualification is demanding for the nominees qulifications so that they can give the approval…But who has the Opposition nominated that the Government can make its assessment of whether their(UWP)nominee is qualified to hold the post as president?Lennox,you a playing smart but you ain’t clever.You just trying to be a Bully..But too late shall be your cry.
Sir, with all due respect there is a constitutional process that must be followed. We are not there yet. Don’t you get it.
The UWP is simply following the constitutional steps. In fact, if the correct steps are followed, there is no need for the UWP to name a nominee, especially as the UWP has already stated that it is minded to agree with the PM’s nominee.
In fact, had the PM nominated a better candidate the first time instead of the bewitched individual, this issue could have been over a long time. Also had the correct constitutional procedure been followed with Ms. Lafond, this matter could be over without any controversy and/or delay.
It is the actions and conduct of Mr. Skerrit and Alix that is causing all the problems that we currently face.
Respectfully
Roseau valley
Please go back to school.
and he self doe even have qualification. what a shame
Pity after all this explanation, you have not understood the requirements. Take some time to understand, please.
You know, I find it strange that you guys asking for qualifications when you had a prime minister who served before you all stab him in his back while he was extending his hand to you, and he only had a food and nutrition certificate to his name.
Hypocrite you all hypocrite.
He is only showing off because he has a position. Never see comsee.
Let’s play by the books , we need qualified people with experience to lead this country period .
True but qualified and experience in what? Lies, trickery, deceit, thiefery Fraud, banditary, corruption, dishonesty, sleaziness, dictatorship, unlawfulness or wouldn’t you prefer people who simply love their country, who are proud, honest patriotic, tenacious, confident, ethically strong, hardworking, sincere, genuine people who have demonstrated that they can achieve results for the country and even without a degree are feared by their opponents simply based on their demonstrated transferrable skills, competence and competencies.
Respectfully
Roseau Valley
Dominicans be aware you all will see who lenox is do the home before its to late. A high school dropped out its seems to me its comming from bad to worst.
You never see high school drop out turn their lives around and become even doctors? I am a perfect example of what a high school drop out can be. It is not what you use to be but what you are. Qualification that killing the L party.
High school dropout? What high school the bubbles go to? He did not even finish primary school, was always last in his class but is he that is senior investor for ScareCrow.
yes but this high school drop out not interested in going back school to become anything.
that’s just crap
qualifications is the key to success
look I not talking party politics but you all must think before saying anything
qualification with no commonsense
Bubbles was too busy catching crabs….
And what use is a PH.D. if all you end up with is a little job as a party hack?
This is to show you when you drop out of high school, it’s not the end of life.
@TY Can you believe that a high school dropout, could blossom into such an educated, articulate, smart, honest,responsible man. Presently he is AMONG the best speakers on island, a team player,one who understands changing world trends, one who will put you to work, and elevate your standard of living and quality of life.
YOU SHOULD HAVE DROPPED OUR OF SCHOOL LIKE HIM MAN.!You would not have to write crap on this medium.
Say What? A high school drop out and he is so eloquent and powerful. He making those with English degree look like preschool drop out.. You don’t say!!!
Hey do you know who bill gates is? He started micro soft a computer soft wear. one of the richest man in the world well he was a college dropped out. most successful people never attended high school so please rethink your comment.
Are you a dropout check your English and spelling. Lol
you cannot even spell and you want to come and talk about Lennox, stupes just shut up your mouth eh
We have to feel sorry for Dominica and nationals. Hope they will be wise on Election Day. Otherwise me meser.
So this was held in Roseau and that’s the best “TURN OUT” picture? Please tell me there was a larger cluster in the area that could elevate the belief that sooooooooooooo many people who continue to rant on DNO really attended!!!!! lolz…. Let’s see what the turn out pictures for the DLP will look like, and you will tell me after elections.
Knowing that it,s gona be a close ellection,would like to know what a the UWPites plans if they were to lose another term?
they WILL loose again
14 years of hard LABOUR,and what does Dominica have to show for it.Massive unemployment,widespread prostitution,out of control crime,a smelly capital that is Roseau,paro and vagrants all over town,corruption and downright hopelessness.Dominica need the UWP, to provide work,education,food on the table and money in your pocket and bank account.
I dont comment on other people comment but had too on this comment because whoever coyote is i dont think u are being honest with ur comment.If u say that 14 yrs of hard labour and what does Dominica have to show for it, I would really tell u what Dominica have to show for the 13yrs of Labour but will not waiste my time cause i already see that u are one of the rest that are bias and only beleive that the only thing that u all can say about Dominica is negative thing.Now lets look at ur claim…. unemployment,prostitution,out of controll crime,those three are a major problem all government globally are trying to adress,Roseau is not a smelly capital as u said,paro and vagrant are nt as u put it, corruption and hopelessness i dont agree.I would be happy if a uwp government would be able to change all of the above but u know as well i know that will never be a reality,in term of work the government is trying their best,in education they should be given a thumbs up,food on the table,money in your pocket and bank account is forever ther is wat we do with the money we get that determin that.So pliz hate labour love workers but be honest for Dominica’s sake.
Coyote, hard LABOUR will always exist. By the sweat of thy brow thou shall eat bread. “Massive unemployment” because the people has become lazy. “Widespread prostitution and out-of-control crime” because the people has become lazy. “Smelly capital, that is Roseau, paro and vagrants all over town, corruption and downright hopelessness” because the people has become lazy.
Dominica DO NOT need the UWP to provide work, education, food on the table, money in your pocket, and bank account. UWP IS GOING TO DO NONE OF THE ABOVE FOR YOU. Dominica need its citizens to GET OFF THEIR BUTTS, STOP DEPENDING ON HAND-OUTS, GO BACK TO THE PLAYING FIELD TO GET BACK ON THEIR FEET. IF YOU ARE HOPING THAT THE UWP CARES WHETHER OR NOT “YOU” SURVIVE, “YOU” ARE SADLY MISTAKEN.
We do need a change, but not the change that the UWP will give us. Have you heard the phrase “TO EACH ITS OWN?”
Yes! To each his own! Looking out for themselves, their status and welfare.
yes you are so right….food on your table and bank account for you and your family
I have not heard/read what plans they have for Dominica and nationals.
The UWP has a money tree, so they are going to shake the money tree when they win the general election, by this they are going to provide all the basic amenities . I say good luck to them
With their confidence, we expect them to eradicate poverty entirely, provide jobs for unemployed Dominicans which means eliminate unemployment and to also eliminate crimes/murders entirely. They must be God eh, playing him. They are in for a disappointment.
how, where tell me I need to know I don’t want to hear just talk. tell me how, where.
have u been looking at news of what is happening round the world.
u blame gov for Roseau is there not a city council and a mayor. even increase of crime to please come better than that. ans how and where and u have my vote
Speaking 4 ur self?smh
and bank account to grow not decrease
However, the concern of taxpayers is who is paying for Lenox Linton to be here in St Kitts to meddle into our domestic politics? Is he on the Government payroll and if so at what salary scale?
Straight Talk hereby asks Lenox Linton if he will stay silent in Dominica, during his program “Between you and me”, had a No Confidence Motion been filed with the Speaker there against the Roosevelt Skerritt Government and after nine months it is not heard? Would he stay quiet in Dominica if the number of Parliamentarians on the Opposition benchers were greater than those on the Government side?
Your point is well taken and perhaps I would be the first to scream if the UWP had filed a Motion of no confidence against the Skerrit DLP administration (which I thijnk should be done by the way) and the DLP was behaving like the ST Kitts Labour party.
However, once again, one has to adhere to the prevailing constitutional provisions. The St Kitts constitution DOES NOT DICTATE A SPECIFIC TIMEFRAME FOR SUCH A MOTION TO BE HEARD.
Therefore, one cannot accuse the ST Kitts Labour Party of not following the ST Kitts Constitution as we can definitely say that Skerrit is in breach of the constitution in Dominica.
That is why the Opposition knows it cannot that that issue to court in St Kitts but we will drag Skerrit and Alix to court again if they were to breach our constitution.
With respect to the payment of Lennox,this is a private contractual relationship. There is no proof that Lennox is paid by the government of St Kitts. As far as we know, he simply hosts a three hours talk show on Freedom FM and there is nothing wrong with that.
The man is demonstrating that when one possesses skills, talents his services will be in demand irrespective of his lack of a degree. In fact, it could be said that Lennox has to work three times as hard to get a job without a degree that someone with a degree and he still gets the job based on his natural abilities, skills and talent.
Respectfully
Roseau valley
I admire you confidence in him, but to what end. I do not doubt that he maybe successful at the polls. I doubt his success as a prime minister to evoke change in this country.
Do me a favour can you point me to where in the constitution I can follow the requirements for the presidency and the process to nominating a candidate for presidency.
That’s a fair question and is deserving of an answer.
So what is yours?
crowds dont mean anything, its the peoples conscience on polling day that counts……im concerned about the youths…thats why i will be voting skerrit out on election day…..
Personally, I do not think a Prime Minister should be in office for more than two terms; however, look at what you all are proposing for REPLACEMENT. You all are about to JUMP OUT OF THE FRYING PAN AND INTO THE FIRE.
ARE THERE ANY PARTIES OTHER THAN THE “DLP” AND THE “UWP”? Better form one quick because so far, NONE ARE GOOD.
DOMINICA NEEDS “ENERGY” and “VIBRANCY.”
how will you do that when you are not a registered voter?
the pioneer of Magrasa studied in the USA and may secretly have citizen ship or green card lolmore comess
Huh! You are concerned about the youth that’s why u r voting Skerrit? That’s what u call a hella contradiction
One of d key qualifications is CITIZENSHIP.. mrs Lafond is and has been anAMERICAN CITIZEN for.a very long time now..she cannot meet d criteria
If your comments are true, therefore Mr. Linton and the United Workers Party have the right to unconditionally request that she meets the Constitutional requirements. Dominicans cannot afford another embarrassment like the Skerrit, St. Jean fiasco.
Well, let’s say we do not know that for sure. But then-this is precisely why we need to have ,meaningful, purposeful and constructive CONSULTATION as demanded by the constitution in order to verify that she meets the constitutional criteria.
This is all the UWP has asked for mindful that if it agrees to the nomination, it has to be held accountable later for its decision.
This is a very high office – in fact the highest office under our constitution. Therefore, we have a moral and legal obligation to ensure that it is done right for once. Liverpool knew that. Eluid knows that and we hope that Jennifer is aware of that lest she is discarded in the same way like Alix or like Patrick John in 79.
Respectfully
Roseau Valley
I hope you are not being malicious. You should make statements that you are not sure off.
@Possie – Jennifer dotish then! Do you think she would accept the presidential nomination knowing the hell the PM went through regarding dual citizenship? Stop making malicious comments. That’s exactly what Mr. Williams went through. Malicious verbal attacks on his family; that’s why he he is bowing out gracefully and the very people who made those attacks are now wondering why he is no longer in the running.
Dominica has some wicked people who pose as good ones, even Christians. God knows who they are and will deal with them accordingly.
Well my friend if this true, this would be yet ANOTHER FEATHER IN THE CAP OF WORKERS, since our constitution is not to be trifled with. Let’s wait and see though! For her sake I hope it isn’t true, because she seem to be a good lady. SHE IS PRESIDENTIAL MATERIAL.
Noting this type of problem and situation, the constitution should be changed.
Good point but 20% of who is who even if psuedo who is who have US citizenship.
Even those who want power had their twins fertilized in NY so 10 yrs from now they can obtain citizen ship from children born in the USA.
If brothers have not filed for them yet lol P.M and ED min former Laplaine guy can refile PHD according to opposition mst silly PHD has roots in Maryland can divorce and remarry and skip DA lol
It’s just one comess.
that’s a good one. fertilized.
Why cant Dominicans understand that Things got to be done by the book and not by feelings??
true say
IKR
LENNOX NEEDS TO BE IN PARLIAMENT NOW. THE SOONER THIS IS DONE, THE BETTER FOR UWP AND THE COUNTRY
The leadership of the UWP needs to give immediate consideration to the taking of some BOLD and PROACTIVE initiatives without further delay.
Let us consider the following having internalized the powerful saying- the power of the people is greater than the people in power.
We love Mr. James and believe that he has been unfairly treated by Dominicans. He is a great guy with a good heart. Unfortunately, Dominicans bought into the lies of Tony and others and failed to recognize the great contribution of Mr. James.
Nevertheless, the time is right for Mr. James to consider resigning as MP of Marigot. UWP should force a bye- election in either Marigot alone or in both Roseau Central and Marigot to take away the political momentum from Skerrit and the DLP. Moreover, Lennox needs to be in parliament to enjoy the parliamentary privilege that Alix Boyd-Knights abuses.
As Lennox has correctly stated, he is a novice in the political arena. Therefore, it is imperative that we allow him the opportunity to get some quick on-the -job practical training before he becomes Prime Minster after the next general elections.
UWP must be more aggressive and we know that Lennox is He must be contemplating the matter. Although we wish to defer to the best judgment of the Leadership of the UWP on the subject, we would be elated if some kind of radical move is made by the UWP to take full control of the elections momentum.
Alternatively, one of the appointed opposition senators ( Bazil, Isidore) should immediately resign to make way for Lennox’s entry into parliament. Let us mobilize the power in the hands of the people and de-emphasize the people in power, who consistently speak in the singular .I did this..I presented that, I caused this…I, I, I, .Let us put the we in the people and make things happen on our terms….not on Skerrit’s terms. Although, this main be risky, usually the most risks taken has the potential of bringing the highest returns.
Respectfully
Roseau Valley
Roseau Valley ,i agree with you but the senators should keep their seats because their constituents need representation.Like you say it is Mr James who should resign whereby forcing Skerrit’s hand.
One has to think big and strategically for the overall good of the party and country. This bold move, that I call for, requires selflessness, and what is best for the common good.
Representation is not only done in parliament. When the UWP stayed out of parliament the people were still being represented effectively. In fact, Lennox is not in parliament and as a talk show host he has represented the best interest of Dominicans honourably.
You and I are representing by our contributions to DNO. We all have different roles to play and sometimes, we have to play hardball.
Therefore, whether it is Edison to resign or one of the senators, who were not elected but nominated, in the final analysis, WE SIMPLY WANT LENNOX IN PARLIAMENT NOW.
Respectfully
REoseau Valley
Mr. James we love you and we thank you for all you have done for us but now we want Mr.Linton to be in the House to take up from where you left off we both know he can do it look what he have done already muchless when he gets in there he is not the type of individual that the speaker of the house of the so call PM can push around therefore we are asking that you take everything under consideration the people are driven they need change and we are all pushing forward.
Mr.James thanmk you in advance because we need Lennox Linton in the House !
Please don’t say we, speak for yourslef.
At least I am not like your PM who speaks in the first person singular all the time. he says it is “I” who did this and “I” who did this as if he does not have a cabinet and there are no other institution in Dominica except that of the Prime Minister.
Therefore, besides the fact that you cannot advice me how to phrase my statement, if you feel you are not part of the “We” in the Roseau valley and you are part of the beneficiary of the Bowbol etc, then that is okay but understand that it is imperative that we vote out Skerrit, Dr.Mac and Ma Knights from Trafalgar, the rest of the Roseau valley and Dominica
Respectfully
Roseau valley
My friend I respect all of your opinions, even this one; however I need to tell you that on the job training is not needed in Politics. Doing the right,and fair thing is all that matters.
Making the correct decisions at the appropriate time is all that matters!
Although I hesitate to mention President Obama, of the United States, I must let you know that all of his opponents in the general election of 2008, claimed that he was inexperienced, and it would be a mistake if he was elected, because there was no time for him to be trained on the job.
What we discovered is that from the day he set his feet in the Oval Office, he was ready, he immediately prevented the entire economy of the United States from collapsing.
George Bush Sr., and his junior had more than twelve years to seek out and find bin Laden. George Bush Jr. told the nation he did not know where bin Laden was hiding, and he paid him no attention.
Nevertheless, the man McCain and others claimed to be inexperienced found bin Laden in his first term in office and eliminated him.
So too when Bill Clinton ran against Bush Sr., they predicted gloom and doom, if he won the election; however, Bill proved to be one of America’s most successful presidents in America’s history.
He left a surplus in the treasury lager than any of his predecessors.
And let us admit Mr. Skerrit is yet a very young man, the youngest among us to become Dominica’s Prime Minister; he made lots of mistakes thus far, but under the circumstances, it would be unfair for any Dominican to say he has not accomplished anything.
There are projects he should have invested into which he ignored, based on bad; very bad advise, and that to me may cause his reign to climax!
We cannot simply take a person at face value, we can only be selective, based on the person character, and the way in which they analyze the issues, and propose a sound resolve.
Francisco Etienne-Dods Telemaque
How is wesley?
Mr. Telemaque, please do not speak on that which you have no knowledge off. On what grounds do you state that, “What we discovered is that from the day he set his feet in the Oval Office, he was ready, he immediately prevented the entire economy of the United States from collapsing?” The U.S. economy has collapsed for your information. Unemployment is still extremely high and the country is running on a very large deficit. Additionally, it is because of Bill Clinton’s lax rules for mortgage lending that the U.S. economy is the way that it is today…stupes! Please sir, leave American politics out of your ranting because obviously, you do not know what you are talking about.
Francisco, I know. I get it. But you see sometimes you have to play the devil’s advocate.
The DLP likes to point to the fact that Lennox said he is a “novice” and he has no prior experience in politics etc. So I am at least giving them that much knowing that it is true that Lennox is a novice in terms of the political arena but we have no problem with that. In fact, that particular characteristic may be positive.
In the field of Human Resources Management, there is a concept called “transferrable skills”, which appreciates that one cannot have experience in all field of work when taking up a new position. However, the person may have sufficient, practical transferrable skills to do another job either at the same level or at a higher level. This is what I am trying to communicate.
As you say, on-the job training is not needed in Politics. Doing the right and fair thing is all that matters. However, it does help where one has some training and experience in anything that they undertake. The thing is at one time Skerrit was a Notice, Obama was a novice, Edison was a novice, Tony was a novice, we all are novices at some point but using a sporting analogy, there are times when the success of a team depends solely on the performance of the rookie as Jeremy Lin did with the Knicks and Lebron James did for the Heats in the NBA.
Lennox has what it takes and what is required. he knows the robes and Dominicans understand that.
Respectfully
Roseau Valley
Telemaque, since you reside in the USA, have you been listening to and reading about the US News ? It has been said that all what President Obama did have not been effective. This also pertains to the HHS Mandate. I heard it is collapsing that it costs employers too much money. Due to this they are decreasing staff and not employing staff full-time so as not to provide insurance coverage for employees.
The best constructive and strategic suggestion I’ve heard so far. Let’s do it right now so Lennox can make further revelations without fear of prosecution or attempts at gagging..
Roseau Valley, why are you insulting the UWP parliamentarians and senators asking that one of them be removed just so Lennox can get into parliament? Do you people even listen to yourselves ?
Roseau Valley, LENNOX needs to do what he do best, “REPORT”. You all talk about “BETTER FOR “UWP” AND THE COUNTRY”. WHAT DOES THAT MEAN?
Absolutely true, “the power of the people is greater than the people in power.”
Mr. James has NOT been unfairly treated by Dominicans. If Mr. James had done what was BEST for Dominica he probably would still be in Office. He definitely is a “great guy with a good heart”, but unfortunately, he WAS NOT a perfect fit to run the Country. THEY ALL LIE. Can you be more specific on Mr. James’ “great contribution”?
True again, “the time is right for Mr. James to consider resigning as MP of Marigot”.
NOT HAPPENING, UWP CANNOT force a by-election. Marigot and Roseau Central ARE NOT in control. Why do you not wait for elections? Are you listening to yourself? “Lennox needs to be in parliament to “enjoy” the “parliamentary privilege” that Alix Boyd-Knights abuses”. Again, what does that mean?
This position is not one for “on-the-job” training. Lennox already had that opportunity as a JOURNALIST.
Who are “we”? “Although “we” wish to defer to the best judgment of the Leadership of the UWP on the subject, “we” would be elated if some kind of radical move is made by the UWP to take full control of the elections momentum”. Have “you” (“we”) consulted with every Dominican?
Who are you “we” to decide whom should resign for Lennox’ entry into parliament. Do you believe the people in power, “UWP” will speak in the PLURAL? WE did this..WE presented that, WE caused this…WE, WE, WE? Are YOU running for office? “Let “us” put the “we” in the people and make things happen on “our” terms”.
DREAM ON.
Valley you are right on Q….I would not pull out Bazil or Isidore but Ron can resign since he is not running again anyway.
Constitutional Crisis my foot… if the leadership of the UWP is aware of any disqualifying issues in regards to the nominee, please let the public know. Jennifer Wallace was a very senior civil servant, she was a Permanent Secretary, this makes her very qualified. Who is asking for qualifications? Is it the St Lucia UWP or the Dominica UWP. The St Lucia UWP can be excused. Our local UWP that is supposed to be aware of the nominee rise in the civil service from teacher to ps, both as a political party and government must explain with more details the reason or reasons why this nominee should not get their support.
i believe they just wsnt to satisfy themselves of her citizenship etc so they will not be part of a constitutional breach…i agree with dem.
My fellow Dominican,
Yes, Skerrit and the Speaker is again bring about an unnecessary constitutional crisis. No one is talking about “disqualifying vices at this juncture. The PM has not even consulted yet. The UWP is asking for that consultative process through which it would learn whether the nominee satisfies the criteria as stipulated in our constitution. WHAT IS SO DIFFICULT IN THIS THAT YOU AND THE LABOURITES DO NOT UNDERSTAND?
It does not matter what she was or what she is. Whereas you seem convinced that she meets the qualifying criteria, the UWP is simply saying that it wishes to be so convinced as you are . Perhaps you may be privy to information that the UWP does not have.
Until such time that effective, meaningful, purposeful and constructive consultations take place and the relevant information is produced, the UWP MUST STAND ITS CONSTITUTIONAL GROUND AND IGNORE ALIX’S UNCONSTITUTIONAL 14 DAY PERIOD.
PERIOD
Respectfully
Roseau Valley
The UWP was very clear on their objection, to Alix boyd Knight. They stated their reasons. Just asking a simple question, What is the disqualifying issue for Wallace? Simple question needs simple answer, however instead of answering the question, UWPites like you are getting BLUE VEX and choosing RED
how more uneducated can you foolish labourites be. Stop listening to Tony and the likes who are just enriching themselves and get educated of the facts. Remove this veil that is covering your eyes. How can you repeatedly make the same mistakes as ad adult? How can you support someone(those) who get wealthier each day while you continue to live in poverty and subjected to begging. Come on people how foolish can u be?
Mr PM you had 90 days to do all that why now u want to shove things down our throat, i have been supporting you for the past 2 elections but now u are really going over board..As i get older i continue to get wiser and am seeing that allot of things the opposition is saying makes sense even if they are not my favourite..
i defend Dominica Not Party,,
Exactly, he has 90 clear constitutional days to act. he failed to act. Welcome to the winds of change. fear no more and vote the UWP into parliament to do the business of the people.
Defend Dominica NOT the DLP
Defend truth not lies
Defend the constitution not the interpretation of the AG and the Speaker
Defend the power in the people not the people in power.
Love This!!!
Its about our Nature Isle NOT Skerrit.
We voting UWP, what do you consider to be truth or do you even understand the meaning of that word? I hope you are reading and understanding the constitution for yourself and are not relying on someoneelse’s interpretation. What is the _UWP proposing to do to take Dominica to the next level? Does it make sense to put people who have no management skills to run a country? I hope you never forget that “empty vessels make the most noise”.
No more than 90 days before the President’s Term ends in the normal sense. That would mean 15 days prior is all that is required to satisfy the 14 days for the voting process if an agreement between the Prime Minister and the Leader of the Opposition do not have an agreement.
We should be talking about or hearing from professional people who would want the same result. 14 days that is all that is required for voting to take place if no agreement is reached.
No more that 90 days prior ……..that means not before 90 days but not less than 14 days. That is my understanding.
It reckless to use the constitution as a means to create antagonism. Clearly there is prevalent immaturity on the part of the government and the government seem to be Roosevelt Skerrit.
How can you be so arrogant when (1) there is a big “Why” hanging over president Euilude’s. Why is he being “discarded”. At least with Liverpool we were told that he was sick . I am- still holding the bag of salt on this one. Notice there is no reason given for the disposal of Euilude Williams.
It would have serve Skerrit well to avoid the contention; not give the UWP the armor needed to support the advancing battalion. But arrogance is a habbit not a persuasive decision.with a blend of advisers who are driven by greed and pure selfish motives the brew is perfect ; just right for a drunken people who have been fed on coctails of lies after lies, for too long .
It is clear to me that the action of the “government” is geared at protecting the “government” against the many crimes against the state. So the “government” is stairing theboat to the high rock where the tidal wave of justice cannot touch the “government”. You know what is sad this plan is not the hand work of the “government” but that of his advisors who also will need protection from that Tsunami.
But karma is one stubborn element – it will get you and even your children and grand children.so even if the “government” and the advisors get to that high rock – down pressa man where you gonna run to ooooh on that day. You gonna run to rock — Peter Tosh.
But you too
You are right, Skerrit, Alix and the AG who are repeatedly using the constitution as a tool to disrespect us and our laws.
We must bring this to an end Skerrit and his cabal must go. Change is a must.
Have you ever thought that YOU are disrespecting YOURSELVES?
Now allu want Mr Williams? Wasn’t he an illegal president according to the UWP? Meshanstai! He bowed out on his own because he didn’t want any court battle. He is a very private family man and doesn’t want to be involved in allu political mumbo jumbo.
You lie. Mr. Williams was never consulted or even informed. He wanted to continue on as President. He just was not a yes man, or a yard fowl or a lap dog.You lie, liar.
the problem was not with the man. But the process. How he was elected in. again…RESPECT AND UPHOLDING THE CONSTITUTION
The nerve of some people to talk about Eluid Williams being “discarded”. You all have memoire poule man! Look into DNO’s archives and you will see all the malicious comments made against him and his wife. He doesn’t need to take to the streets with a megaphone to announce why he is no longer in the running for presidency. He is a decent private man. Leave him alone!
Is that post really necessary? Can’t the main duties of the president be performed by some one else, say the cab sec, judge, magistrate or the like without additional pay. The salary and allowances of the President could some how be divided to pay at least 1000 unemplyed youths by thoughtfully creating jobs.
Just food for thought.
Are you then going to give each of them $4.00?
Don’t over look the gratuity and the heavy allowances. A number of persons can be employed. It does not have to be a 1000.
This is another discussion for another time. Let’s focus on the issue at hand. We will deal with this at the appropriate time.
Respectfully
Roseau Valley
I listened with intrigue from my kitchen last night and I must say that while I want labor OUSTED!
UWP must not succumb to the childish politics employed by the Labor party. I am saying that becuase some of the speakers were more concerned with bashing Alix and Skerrit!
Stick to the issues and tell us a out your plans, that is what will get you elected. Move away from that bashing none sense and get rid of labor, by outlining concrete plans.
Worker 4 life!!!!!
You sound very reasonable and we concur. The UWP speakers need to elevate and maintain a high level of discourse. The speakers must speak above the fray and deal with the substantive /pertinent issues.
Somehow, I was expecting more from the platform . As usual, Edison, Prevost and Lennox were good but sometimes the others missed the opportunity to nail the salient points.
Anyway, Have no fear as a solid Team the party will overcome the temptations of our traditional politics, especially when the folks like Joshua Francis and Dr. Thomson Fountain come on board.
The UWP is ready to govern. Change is a must.
If you want labour ousted why did you not join the UWP rally to show your support? You listened from your kitchen! And you label yourself “Worker 4 life”?
People have lives and other things to do. Stupes.
This is my problem with a lot of you workers supporters, you think that because we who are not supporters of the Labour party must joint your party. I am a member of no political party and will join none. I am a free thinker and will place my cross wherever I choose. This cycle as with all the cycles since Rosie, Labour will not get my vote and neither will I join the UWP.
Because I am in NY
No let them blast ppl,thats what they like.SKERRO,call élections now so they will get work to do, YOU ALL JEALOUS OF THE DIMPLES.
I think that is what the new owners call “UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT”.
its like this, show me your qualifications mr linton and i’ll show you mine cause as party leader you may someday be prime minister. are you qualified?
Qualified in terms of what? Degrees on the wall or experience.
Nicholas Maduro, the president of Venezuela, has no degrees nor did he attend college. He was a bus driver before Chavez sucked him into this administration.
Making alot of sense but Nicholas Maduro got the experience from being Chavez’s right hand, but were did Linton got his experience from he was never a minister before so he is younger in experience than when skerro became PM of Dominica.
And like all leaders I don’t think Linton is different he just trying to use his little knowledge to fool the masses.
So me and my whole family and my friends who just registered will not vote Linton, we will vote Skerro
Oh so now qualifications not important and when it was PM Charles it was for you all.
Mr.Fisheries man if my memory serves me right it is Capriles who was the Bus driver wee,get your facts correct sir and he was rejected!!
Nicholas Maduro was placed into position, NOT ELECTED.
The Only Qualifactions Required to be an elected official is that you can speak english.. read the constitution…
The Presidency has other qualifying requirements, read the same constitutions…
Before you comment..
I am against double standards.
Sounds so pompous, what qualifies you to lead a party.
The same thing that qualified Skerrit to be your God, and the same thing that is causing you to be a groveler and a slave to someone who has made you a dam beggar. Do you work? Sure you are not contributing a dam to the treasury.LAZY.
where is your report on the uwp meeting on friday night?diaspora wants to hear from you, with pictures.print that if you dare.
Linton aint the most sociable person, everyone has their unique personality, but i think he is exactly the kind of heart, voice, conscience and leader that Dominica needs at this time. He has been consistenet in his fight against corruption and mismanagement in governement. I think if Dr. Phil is becoming so obsessed with Lintons paper qualifications, its obvious that for the pass three weeks thats all he can find as a possible week area. I think the Dr. himself need some better qualifications to make a breakthrough on LENOX, or maybe you need a truer identity or personanlity. Linton bro. remain focused, you on a role. (layou River Hotel, Bin bobol, our constitution and integrity in public office, dual citizenship and now the Presidency, great job man…..
Lennox come out!! He doesn’t have one subject but he talking about satisfy? But where the pics of the empty rally?
Just not to burst your blood vessel before the election, WORKERS NEED YOUR VOTE.
AT LAST LAZY, ARROGANT SKERRIT WILL BE KICKED OUT. HE DESERVES IT!
DNO, we need to see pictures of the crowd at the meeting last night
I would really like to know what these people realy want from Dominicans!
We must be very careful. Our President is not just a ceremonial Head of State but he custodian of our constitution, independent of Govt.It is imperative this is safeguarded for the protection of our democracy.
The UWP just blowing up smoke.
And is not any smoke, that is old transport lafermée, I dont want to inhale it at all.
Beg to move a motion to amend part of the constitution that deals with a person running for office as PM for Dominica that this person must not be a drop out from school,must have completed 5th Form at a secondary school and by any means be a NOVICE and should show some form of qualification in a particular field of study.
Why did you stay away from having among the qualification.
The person must no LIE, STEAL AND CHEAT. That’s what we love in Lennox.Why do you think in just 2 weeks he has build this kind of momentum? WE LOVE HIS QUALITIES.
Lennox is no politician.look like he will never take responsibility of being wrong.same olé.
Just like the prime minister….. he hasnt admitted that he was wrong for nominating alix boyd night
That is the closest the man will come to fame. He know he will be under the same microscope. The people will demand the same when the time comes. But that may never happen, so let the man has his 15 minutes of fame.
can someone tell please educate me on Mr.Lennox Linton Qualification as leader of the UWP. please tell me I want to know.
I did not see his resume
Why don’t you go ahead and state the qualifications to be a party leader?
PUBLISH YOURS
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With all the qualifications Mr. Skerrit has he has no INTEGRITY! Can’t run the country! Has no concrete plans for developing strategies to alleviate poverty, crime and lawlessness. Dominica has done 2 plus terms with him!
I will chance te UWP based on the consistencies demonstrated by Mr. Linton to EXPOSE the crookedness that is rampant in this country!
Worker 4 Life!!!!
DNO is agree with you to say it was a rally. This was just a small meeting.
correction: I agree
Leave the yam and take the shoe…. I hope Severin is very proud of his accomplishments. He asked for a boycott of Brizees Mart…. i guess his followers listened. They are now closing down. How many people will be out of jobs on an island where the unemployment rate is staggeringly high. Well Congratulations Severin you not just talking the next level talk you also walking the walk!
Well Saverin have power papa! I guess UWP supporters listened to Saverin as well; otherwise, the boycott wouldn’t have been that successful.
By the way, and on a related note: what was the size of the crowd there last night? I could not attend, but I got a lot of calls from DLP supporters and they were very concerned by the turn out. All People keep telling me was the crowd was MASSIVE, it sounded so on radio, but who can estimate? 4000, 5000, 6000?
As far as Linton is concerned Dominica is always in a crisis and someone always lied, is that how he’s hoping to win an election? Why doesn’t his party nominate Edison James for President? Isn’t he the uwp’s little god? Linton makes an issue of nothing, is he that bitter a man????? Whats wrong with this guy, does any one really know????
Eddison’s bid will be a USELESS bid. He knows that, and that is why he is not running.
stop close your eyes to the wrongs you are seeing..lennox is not the issue
I fail to see the “crisis”; how many ribbons need to be cut in the next 14 days?
“Be aware of the man who consistently lies to make himself look good”. The PM must understand that Dominica was never willed to him and therefore its NOT his private estate. We the people will NOT accept nothing but the truth and total conformance with constitutional requirements. The PM must also remember that “Change Must Come” and that includes conformance with the supreme law of the land- The Constitution- even as it pertains to the election of our president.
Assertive, NOT Agressive!
@ Shameless the answer is yes dominica was willed to him and all of us once you are a born dominican,uwp is so pathetic even the stand they painting blue,i swear if you all could change the flag blue you all would do it.Some where in the national anthem says the LAND of OUR birth.
Last election they decorate St JOE with flags from long house disco to POND LASOUCRE, public Cemetry to OCTROBANDO saying they will win, just to fool ppl, you all put questions all around DOMINICA. In 2013, you ask for change, How can you change a WORKING TEAM? We won’t change our man SKERRO, for another, no way.
We ALL lie. I would really like to know when is a Politician ever telling the truth. Not the one in office nor the one who wants to be in office. WE have to use our own JUDGEMENT and EXPERIENCE to decide who will BEST serve the Country and its people.
Can some LABOUR POWDER man or woman out there, tell Dominicans why the outgoing Eluid Williams has not even being considered for a full term in office? After all, he was completing the remaining time of Mr Liverpool! Isn’t it?
So a man Skerrit and the other members of his wicked,evil and dangerous cabal spoke so very highly of, and whom they used the “Doctrine of Necessity” to hasten into office, is all of a sudden so very bad?
I can see the pressure is being felt by Skerro boy.I looked at the aging man on TV in the house on Thursday night, in his usual arrogant and dictatorial style, and you can see that he is extremely worried. HE NEVER THOUGHT THAT THE CARPET COULD BE PULLED FROM UNDER THE FEET OF LABOUR POWDER so quickly.You call that the Linton effect!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! As you keep on losing grounds Skerro, I will keep on looking at your aging face.You are no longer referring to people as old again,maybe reason is beginning to enter your arrogant brain now.
Whatever I can do to convince people NOT TO VOTE FOR YOU (since you are the government), I will!
OH HOW QUICLKLY THINGS CAN CHANGE IN POLITICS. Politics is very fickle Skerro.DIDN’T YOU KNOW? No one told you that Dominica was your estate. We are determined that your bad governance be put to rest this time.
WE DESERVE BETTER LEADERSHIP IN DOMINICA.
Was there a hundred thousand people in the rally?We want to know DNO.
You really can’t have more people in the rally, than are actually on the island, can you?
Really? Seriously? Ridiculous. Know thy population.
Please! Please! To all those in power and those who seek power remember the Dominican people are watching and listening to what is going on in our country which in my opinion, Is a sad state of affairs to all those involved especially! for a small country like ours. Our so called Leaders must understand that the people should not be used as porn in this political debacle. This is not the 1960s and even in the 60s our leaders did things in a manner befitting the will of the people of Dominica and as such we were received and respected by all others, at home and abroad. In 2013 the World has changed in light of technology and information sharing all over the World therefore, those who are charged to run the affairs must be mindful of that, and conduct themselves in a civil and professional manner at all times, cause “WHAT IS GOOD FOR THE GOOSE IS ALSO GOOD FOR THE GANDER”.”WHAT GOES AROUND COMES AROUND!! To whom it may concern always remember the power remains with the people and the people will decide with their votes. “I HOPE?? EVERY THING SEEMS TO BE UPSIDE DOWN AND INSIDE OUT! AND IF I WAS NOT A DOMINICAN I WOULD HAVE THOUGHT OUR COUNTRY IS THE LAUGHING STOCK TO THE OUTSIDE WORLD. No name no warrant. I am Dominican. ARE YOU?? “SMH.
Porn? Pawn?
Tell him: Tell Skerrit that Dominica ia nation of laws and also Dominica belongs to Dominicans- ‘SAKQUAY COPARWAYSON’.
THE INFERIORITY COMPLEX OF THE UNITED WORKERS PARTY
The United Workers Party suffers from a serious bout inferiority complex and a fear of unimportance having been pitch forked into government that lasted less than a full term after less than seven years of existence. Their freak accomplishment and rapid demise is very unnerving to them. They are still stunned by what is seen as a 2 to 19 defeat. Officially, it is a 3 to 18 defeat.
They feel very inferior as a party and to make up for that inferiority, they seek to maximize their importance by falsely pretending to defend the constitution. The fact that the constitution provides that the Prime Minister must consult with the leader of the opposition for key functionaries in the state they move at great lengths to politically publish their role in these appointment.
Let us remember that after their humiliating defeat in the December 18th 2009 general elections, they boycotted the Parliament and refused to submit a name to the President for the appointment of the leader of the opposition. Their sole intention was unpatriotically to create a constitutional crisis but today they are hypocritically and for ulterior motives claiming to be the vanguards of the constitution. This is a shameful display “statesmanship”.
After their defeats in the 2000 and 2005 elections when they won 9 and 8 seats respectively, consultation with the leaders of the opposition by a mere telephone call was satisfactory to them. At those times they taught the government was weak on performance and they had issues to debate. From 2005 when the youthful dynamic 33 year incumbent Prime Minster with a clear vision for the future with innovative policies regained the government in a blaze of glory and genuine stardom (I was there I felt the shivers and the exuberance of the masses) the United Workers Party grew envious and downright dirty.
To be continued
Roseau Valley will respond to you. You seem to be suffering from a virus that is foreign to the truth.
Fear no more. The UWP winds of change shall sweep you off your lying dishonest behind.
The UWP is ready to govern and the people of Dominica are ready for change.
THE ARROGANCE OF LENNOX LINTON WITHOUT A DEGREE
It has come to the attention to the people of the Commonwealth of Dominica that in the past two days, the said Lennox Linton who is not smarter than a fifth grader having dropped out of the Dominica Grammar School in fourth form for violence in school and failed his first regional interview as leader o f the United Workers Party in that famous interview with Julius Gittens of the Caribbean Media Corporation (CMC) is questioning the competence of persons with degrees. Here is the interesting part of his conversation with Gittens:-
“ Gittens: “Given your own background in media, never having run for political office before, never having held political office before what then should qualify you to lead the main opposition party in Dominica as what you would consider to be a critical time against you have to say a highly popular Prime Minister who has not yet debated any of your predecessors”.
Linton “You are asking me a very different question now, we’ve moved away from the Alix Boyd Knights story, have we?”
Linton: (Failed to answer the first question, he was then asked for a second time by Gittens
Gittens: “what then should qualify you to lead the main opposition party in Dominica?” …..
“You are making the suggestion that it’s all the same thing you are challenging the leadership of Roosevelt Skerrit, you are now leading this new party. This is your first political act as leader of the United Workers Party the question is what qualifies you to lead?”
Linton: “It is important first Julius because we are in a campaign for good governance for the Commonwealth of Dominica. We are in a campaign for the advancement of civility and the advancement of the affairs around the globe,” Linton said.
(What Does Linton the novice means by that: “We are in a campaign for the advancement of civility and the advancement of the affairs around the globe” This is a truncated unintelligent response of an uneducated puffed up arrogant missed informed leader. Advancement of what!?)
Linton: “I am a novice, I have not contested for political office before, I’m going to be doing it for the first time at the next election, I find myself with the responsibility of leading a political party and it’s a very humbling experience, it’s a very exciting experience a very exciting challenge and I am endeavouring my very best to rise to the occasion. The people of Dominica and those who support the UWP and those who do not approve of what has been going on in the governance of Dominica for the past 14 years have placed their confidence in me to provide leadership for an organization that hopefully will enter government and do much better in the governance affairs of this country and that’s all I stand for..”
Since his elevation to leader, he has a new sense of arrogance, his perceived accomplishments is superior to persons who have the discipline to subject themselves to objective academic evaluation and followed policies and company guidelines and professional conduct as opposed to his failure to maintain a job or inability to receive response to the presentation of his CV.
No wonder he has not presented his CV to the people of Dominica.
Linton and the United Workers Party have the unmitigated “gall” to ask for the CV of the Presidential nominee as a condition to accept her nomination. A nomination for all intent and purpose he has not accepted.
Linton is well suited for the leadership of the united Workers Party, he seems to suffer from a superiority complex, and his party as a party is experiencing a bout of inferiority complex.
Sorry Workers that is the truth. The truth hurts. This is a reality check.
Ba Ob
I wish to draw your attention to the very high percentage of individuals who hold Bachelors and Masters Degrees but did not “earn” it. Many students get assistance in doing their “research papers”, their “Projects” etc etc and obviously gaining high scores. In certain courses, the final exam does not even account for half of the total “course” mark which makes it very easy for students to pass courses without actually “earning” that pass. Besides, tools like “Thesaurus” help us to use “big” words in our research papers, words which we did not even know existed before and which, if asked to define afterwards, most of us are unable to do so. I am sincerely hoping this is not the case in this post. There are many working people who are “educated on paper” but are very unintelligent and are also unable to perform the duties assigned to them even with their “Degree”. Sir/Madam, I would just like you to ponder upon these few facts……….
I have lost all faith in degrees granted by universities in this new era when others can write your essays and you go into the final exam having already passed. Several of these people cannot speak or write a simple sentence in standard English. I am not impressed by them at all. Some of them teach English and cannot read! Intelligence is under-rated and papers are rated. Balderdash!
DNO, may we respectfully request that this contributor change his pen name-just to give some respect to the US President. I am sure if I were to use the pen name “Roosevelt Skerrit” DNO would not publish my comments–as you have failed to do.
Moreover, the views expressed by this contributor is erroneous and very distant from the type of logical and objective opinion that Obama would express on an issue
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What makes the contributor believe that Lennox Linton is not smarter than a 5th grader, when the brilliance of the man is clear to everyone? Why is the DLP so fearful of a so called high school dropped out? Why are they so keen on spinning an excellent interview with a Barbadian journalist, who appeared to have had his own bias DLP agenda.
Mr. Linton was correct in stating ,“I am a novice, I have not contested for political office before, I’m going to be doing it for the first time at the next election”. What the hell is wrong in expressing what is the truth?. This is your problem. You are a stranger to the truth and you are constantly struggling to spin the truth.
You are wrong again. Since Lennox’s elevation to the leadership of the UWP, he has increased his confidence based on the love and admiration of the people of Dominica. Since then, there have been droves of DLP supporters back to the UWP. All the disgruntled Freedomrites who have been hurt by the DLP are coming back to the UWP.
It is not Linton and the United Workers Party that have the unmitigated “gall” to ask for the CV of the Presidential nominee as a condition to accept her nomination. It is the constitution that demands that there must be meaningful and constructive consultation with a view to having a joint nominee- thereby eliminating the need for election in parliament.
You are damn right that Linton is well suited for the leadership of the united Workers Party, and indeed the Prime Minister of Dominica. He is far superiority a PM as Skerrit can ever ascribe to be and this is the complexity that you and your party cannot understand.
Sorry DLP that is the truth. The truth hurts and the reality of your political misfortune is staring you right in the face. Please for goodness sake change your pen name to DLP’s Puppet instead. Leave Obama out of this.
Respectfully
Roseau valley
DO you represent the Roseau Valley? I know you do not. Thank you.
Shall we discard this propagandist like we discarded Alix Boyde Knight.let thumbs down begin. Dont even read that crap just give it the thumbs doen all the way to the hidden due to garbage content basket
Obama pas sort con sa
So linton doin the talking for Hector now..hmm
That is not true at all.. Everyone spoke and everyone continues to speak. Hector has spoken as the Opposition leader. Edison spoke forcefully in parliament until Alix asked him in a disrespectful manner whey does he allow the Leader of the Opposition to speak for himself as if Edison is not a member of parliament.
As a solid team, we recognize that everyone is armed and gifted differently and so we use the strengths of each other to build a strong party to save Dominica.
We all have a role to play and we are each playing our respective roles well in bringing change to Dominica under the new leadership of the UWP.
Change is a must and not an Option
Mr. Skerrit has demonstrated the cavalier way he operates the government, that’s the reason why the Dominican people are suffering and the country is going to hell.
THE INFERIORITY COMPLEX OF THE UNITED WORKERS PARTY
The United Workers Party suffers from a serious bout inferiority complex and a fear of unimportance having been pitch forked into government that lasted less than a full term after less than seven years of existence. Their freak accomplishment and rapid demise is very unnerving to them. They are still stunned by what is seen as a 2 to 19 defeat. Officially, it is a 3 to 18 defeat.
They feel very inferior as a party and to make up for that inferiority, they seek to maximize their importance by falsely pretending to defend the constitution. The fact that the constitution provides that the Prime Minister must consult with the leader of the opposition for key functionaries in the state they move at great lengths to politically publish their role in these appointment.
Let us remember that after their humiliating defeat in the December 18th 2009 general elections, they boycotted the Parliament and refused to submit a name to the President for the appointment of the leader of the opposition. Their sole intention was unpatriotically to create a constitutional crisis but today they are hypocritically and for ulterior motives claiming to be the vanguards of the constitution. This is a shameful display “statesmanship”.
After their defeats in the 2000 and 2005 elections when they won 9 and 8 seats respectively, consultation with the leaders of the opposition by a mere telephone call was satisfactory to them. At those times they taught the government was weak on performance and they had issues to debate. From 2005 when the youthful dynamic 33 year incumbent Prime Minster with a clear vision for the future with innovative policies regained the government in a blaze of glory and genuine stardom (I was there I felt the shivers and the exuberance of the masses) the United Workers Party grew envious and downright dirty.
To be continued
Ba Ob
It’s good that you do not depend on this government for your sustenance, so you can remain in the US and give them praise.
I firmly believe Mrs La fond is more than qualified… and she is i believe, a very good ombudsman, this is one of THE most qualifying aspect of the Presidency of The Commonwealth of Dominica among other qualifications, and she meets the criteria and all that follows…
Lenox is right she might have dual citizenship
So who is the uwp accountable to when they selected a high school drop out to be the leader of a political party placing Dominica and Dominicans in a backwards situation with the least educated leader of the 21st century? Is this what we want.
Seeking qualification from others and you cannot produce one certificate to save your self. This is just wrong
st educated leade
Can you imagine who is talking about qualification?what arrogance.
“I don’t know whether she satisfied (prime minister Roosevelt) Skerrit and company,” he remarked.”
Wow! SMH. Isn’t that too soon Lennox?
Not even 6 moths has gone by.
Fully concur! We need to stand up to Skerrit, Knights and this red herring AG in defence of our constitution. The new nominee must also exercise care and a sense of prudence lest she ends up like Eluid.
She must urge the PM to do everything possible to follow the letter and spirit of the constitution of Dominica in proceeding with her election, if she wishes to be taken seriously.
The people are watching and unless she wants to be the President only for Skerrit, Tony and Labourites then go ahead but other wise, be smart and take the counsel of the UWP . Ensure that your nomination and election is treated respectfully, professionally and constitutionally.
There is something call intervening circumstances and the withdrawal or discarding of Alix Kbight necessitates a fresh start to the process and not the invocation of the Doctrine of Necessity. By operation of law, Skerrit, the AG, the Speake and his little boys in cabinet must learn their lesson when they are voted out of office. The sooner- the better for this country.
Respectfully
Roseau Valley
If I understand this article. There is no joint agreement on the second nominee yet since the opposition wants the Nominee to provide “qualifying criteria” before they agree so the PM has not lied.
How could he say the Opp. has agreed when they have not yet agreed?
We must keep up the fight for constitutional rule. Dominica must be a nation of laws not the rule of the dictates and whims and fancies of one man or a clique.
She must satisfy us that she is qualified….black bird telling pot it bottom black…
ignorant qualify according to the criteria set out in the constitution! Not book qualifications! If you think he so not qualified go take on LINTON on any issue nuh…
you are laughable,education is key to development in this modern age,this a age of modern technology,this is why children of today got to stay in school,so that they can lead,education is needed,both at the constitutional level and the school level.
You cannot think properly because you too vex. Cam yourself, think of where we were and see what is happening to your country today.
Qualifying criteria is what is being referred to here. Not educational certification or degrees. The Constitution specifies the list of things (criteria) that are required to be met to hold Presidential office. It would be wise to think before you write.
Do you know the constitutional requirements/ qualifications to be the Prime Minister of Dominica? Well, it does not require a degree! Do you know the constitutional requirements/ qualifications to be the President of Dominica? Well, it does not require a degree! Meeting the “qualifying criteria for the presidency as set out by the Constitution” has nothing to do with school or a degree. Please educate yourself before you comment on things that you do not know anything about. Go and read the constitution of the Commonwealth of Dominica.
For those who caught birds when they were younger, the “bottom” of a black bird is not Black, it may look that way from a distance, but upon closer examination it is not.
And I must say that was an appropriate simile to have used. Many persons believe that Mr. Linton is no different from the others (politicians), mainly because they just listen to a select few, or are just pure down-right ignorant(just don’t know, or don’t want to know). But when you closely examine Mr. Linton’s tract record over the years, you realize that he is far far from what just meets the eye.
qualified don’t only mean having certificates from universities OK , it’s also means the qualities , abilities etc of a person
@vexness: qualified according to the constitution. It is the guidelines by which our political and legal system must operate, protect and respect. Everyone including the prime minister must live under. When it is broken there must be consequences. If not our country will lead to atocracy, which is already taking root. You know how i know. We are called idiots, troublesome, instigators of violence, cannibals for opposing the view of the supreme leader and demanding that the constitution be respected and uphelp. Thats whay true patriots do.
it’s a fact,somebody else should be asking for qualifications,not he,ignorant people here will give you thumbs down,like is not true,he does not have any qualifications period,and that is the same transparency,that they been asking for,now it is not good enough for them,because it is against them,famme wachen,but they out to know,that there is a storm coming,we are not going back to those days,when we made mistakes,of voting FDP,UWP,and none qualified past labour leaders,this a new age,obama age,qualifications a must,for one for all,linton is young enough,tell him to do courses online, and come back when he ready, he is not ready yet,you can not be asking someone to have,what you ain’t got,simple as that.
all u vier labourites there all u must feel it poverty traping all u and all u still there labour. plenty labouritess that comenting on d.n.o all u begging people to use the computer all for all u labourites try to moativate linton all u stil there whoy whoy ssomthing happening what happening answer that qquestion hungry paw old labourites
A u Dominican?
I must I agree what qualifications does he or she need.