Barbados Prime Minister, Hon. Mia Amor Mottley joined Prime Minister Hon. Roosevelt Skerrit for a preparatory session on Saturday, March 12, 2022 for thirty-one youth leaders who will participate in the National Youth Parliament later this month.
The session was held at the Cabrits Resort & Spa Kempinski.
In a virtual presentation, the Barbadian Prime Minister deliberated on climate change impacts on small island economies, women in politics and the role of youth leaders in development, among other issues. The other facilitators were former Barbadian Government Minister, Ambassador Liz Thompson, Speaker of the Dominica House of Assembly, Hon. Joseph Isaac and Minister for Trade, Commerce, Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Business and Export Development,
Hon. Ian Douglas.
In his remarks, Prime Minister Skerrit noted the youth parliament will expose participants to significant national policy to broaden their understanding of the development path that is being pursued.
“You, the young people of our country, are the beneficiaries and inheritors of Dynamic Dominica. It cannot be built without you or your input. Nor can Dominica become the lamp on the hill of which we dream and for which we work, unless you buy into the very idea and play your part in bringing about Dynamic Dominica. Inclusion, participation,
transparency and being given a voice in national affairs are key elements of democracy.
“In that regard, the Youth Parliament may be seen as a participatory mechanism which strengthens the democracy of this country. If well done and delivered as one of a number of planks of opportunity for young Dominicans, the youth parliament will help to create in our youth, a desire to live and remain in Dominica, to build a new society and a strong
economy. You will see yourselves as the protectors of our lands, our hills, our rivers, our culture and the architects of a new prosperity,” the Prime Minister stated.
The Prime Minister also addressed the policy issues up for debate in the youth parliament – geothermal energy; marijuana as a foreign exchange earner; mandatory vaccines; housing; and the new international airport.
The National Youth Parliament, organized by the National Youth Council of Dominica, is slated for March 23-24, 2022 at the Dominica House of Assembly.
The pm and his govt ministers, should be sitting there along with the youth, learning how to be parliamentarians.
Omg!!! if these guys are the role models on which the future of this Nation is to be built then our country is doomed to the bottom of the fiery pits of hell; well except for the two ladies “men bet mem powel” Mia wears the pants in CARICOM nowadays so your guess is as good as mine. What do our young people and the future generation, expect to gain from these “political infidels” Austrie may well have joined the group; this guy (self proclaimed Rottweiler) is the most despicable, uncouth politician to represent our parliamentary procedure since it’s inception; the speaker Joseph Isaac his deceptive utterances are recorded and speak volumes; the Dr Dr master is Lies, the others I refuse to comment about. But the question that should be asked, isn’t the voice of the constitutional parliamentary opposition in Dominica important to this training and discission? evidence of a dictatorship like it or not.
These questions are for all who have heard Roosevelt ‘Not Too Bright’ Skerrit performed in parliament.
*Were you impressed with his debating skills?
*Does he do more cursing than debating the issues?
*Does he command your attention with his debating skills?
*Does he always have a wealth of knowledge on the topic(s) ?
In my frank assessment, all answers to those questions are in the negative. How then can such a intellectually inept person coach anyone to debate.
This imposter talking about this exercise is to strengthen democracy in Dominica. Who does he think he’s fooling? He is insulting our intelligence. This man has completely changed Dominica from a bastion of democracy to a fully fledged autocracy closely rivaling Russia, China, Cuba.
The despot is recruiting his future supporters and in true Skerrit style he impresses them the bling and hospitality, they couldn’t normally afford. Don’t they see through him or are they just turning a blind eye for individual gain? After all numerous Dominicans do…
Seems like we are constantly being taught to rely on outside forces where the PM speaks of inclusion, participation and transparency, I’m wondering was the opposition invited to this? This would’ve been the true demonstration of inclusion where civility rules the discussion of our nation not Barbados! It’s sad to see things this way.. Time to change it! This is our Dominica.
This face is masked with evil and wickedness. Look at how evil when manifested, can disguise a human face. It is a true saying that evil and wickedness are ugly and that’s what I see in the (above standing) picture
Here we go again subjected by DNO to another of Skerrit’s inconsequential propaganda stunts.
Presently, the CBI programs of the OECS countries are in grave jeopardy. The European Union countries, the USA are soon to dismantle this financial saviour of these islands. This should have the devastating effects of a nuclear bomb on the Dominica economy or what is left of it under Skerrit’s stewardship.
This is my final point on this topic. As mentioned before, a Big Issue is the pending destruction of the CBI program. Look readers, not one article by DNO on this issue that I have seen or read on this forum. But DNO embroiders their site with multiple articles and photos about Skerrit’s deceptive practices. Their priorities are not to enlighten the people but to elevate one villanous man. That my genuine opinion.
ADMIN: We wanted to do a slightly more in depth look at the topic, these types of articles take longer to develop properly.
We have at least two from varying perspectives of the political divide one has already been published: https://dominicanewsonline.com/news/homepage/news/us-legislation-may-not-end-cbi-but-could-negatively-impact-dominicas-program-and-economy-says-sam-raphael/
The CBI program will not be dismantled. It is there to stay in all countries that are engaged in the CBI program. It might just be a pause for Heaven’s sake. You can rest assured the Government of Dominica and the people of Dominica will not be running to you for help or assistance in any event. America just has to sort things out with their friends, enemies, and neigbors. But in no way will it significantly and adversely affect our program. I know that you have been praying hard for the CBI program to be dismantled. That is how wicked and evil and treacherous you can be. Be careful what you ask for. I believe you are a dullard, very destructive, and who needs to be enlightened. Dominica has one of the best CBI program in the world contrary to what you may think.
DS, this is precisely what happens to people like you who have imbibe too much of the mind altering red political ale. It makes you permanently addicted to idiocy.
You remind of a story I heard about an ……. like you. This man heard about an impending powerful hurricane that would directly impact his island. He quickly dismissed it. That night he went to sleep with doors and windows open. The hurricane struck at an unholy hour in the night. The man has not been found up to today.
I wouldn’t be surprised Mia Mottley is a US informant similar to the role Alex Saab was playing for the US on Venezuela that took Maduro with his pants down. Mia might have really joined Skerrit virtually but I wouldn’t be surprised to hear that either before or after her presentation she told Skerrit to either surrender or be prepared for what is heading his way
Just observe how this tyrant (Skerrit) and his goons behave in parliament. It’s anarchy, verbal abuse, loud commotion, even firearms being brandished and parliamentarians’ lives being threatened in this once revered place.
The dictatorial oligarch (Roosevelt) is inarticulate, intolerant, disrespectful, unintelligent, dishonest, uncouth, undisciplined, inane, and that’s just for starters.
It’s just unimaginable the monumental damage this evil doer can inflict on these very persuadable, young adults.
Skerrit started in the civil service as a teacher. Ask most of his former students. He was a boring, incoherent instructor of limited knowledge. He has nothing but divisive politics to impart to lambs to the slaughter.