The Government has taken a decision to appoint Shane Shillingford as a Goodwill ambassador for his efforts and achievement in the third Digicel Test which ended in Dominica on Friday.
During the match he collected 10 for 219, the first West Indian spinner to achieve such a feat since 1966.
Sports minister Justina Charles made the announcement on Friday.
He will be issued with a diplomatic passport.
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congrats and keep it up
YOU GO SHANE and all the best in the future keep striving for the best you got the talent so always think positive….CONGRATULATIONS!
Why does everything in Dominica have to be a political debate? Why are Dominicans so backward thinking as to think that they must receive something for doing their damn job? Which is what Shane did his JOB i mean i am happy that his efforts were recognized but he got paid to do what he did. We all should work hard for we want so if Shane wants a piece of land maybe he should think of using his money wisely and save to buy one. He should be very happy he got a diplomatic passport he can go where ever he wants the pm didnt have to give him anything he was thoughtful enough to have done so. People must learn to appreciate gifts.
Congratulations to u Shane u did an awesome job and will do many more to come as long as u keep ur faith in Christ. As a young woman im only 20 yrs of age but the most important advice i can give u is to beware of the women that come your way for they can either make u or break u plz dont let all the “he cute wee or the he handsome wee” swell ur head take ur time in making a decision as u have a career to build on and rememeber behind every good man is a better woman.
thinking back about it ,i dont think thats a bad idea you no .its one world ,we should be able to go where we want and when we want .soon all the other countries might follow wat our pm is doing …..wat the hell…maybe three years from now there will be no need for passport anyway…i am glad our pm was the first one to come up with the idea .
To the management of west indies cricket..plzz get west indies cricket back on top..pick guys that would make a difference n stop killing our cricket..wud recommend ur resignation immediately.my team for england n new zealand. sammy captain,dwayne BRAVO V-CAPTAIN,MARLON SAMUELS,DARREN BRAV0,KIRK EDWARDS,SHIV,CHRIS GAYLE,LENDAL SIMMONS,RAMDIN,FUDADIN,BRENDON NASH,RAMPAUL,ROACH,SHANE,EDWARDS,NARINE,ANDRE RUSSEL..
Dominicans are so backward.You all can’t just congratulate the guy for his effort.You guys have to say oh why he got the passport and why the Gov’t gave it to him,come on big deal if it was one of you guys who got it y’all would not be complaining,so shut up.Be proud that one of our own are playing cricket on an international leve.When was the last time that a Dominican was picked to play cricket for West Indies?Good luck in your future endeavours Shane.
Alas he handsome wee! he looking nice wee! he cute wee!
This minister of sports needs to do better than that!talk about bad diction and articulation she got it. Listening to her I must say was embarrassing. Congratulations to the young man all the same.
WELL DONE SHANE. WE ARE PROUD OF YOU.
A REAL ROLE MODEL.
GOOD LUCK IN ENGLAND.
THREE CHEERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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How pleasing it would be to all Dominicans,if they were told by their Govt. of all the non-Dominicans who were given diplomatic passports and appointed Ambassadors, just as it was done with Dominican Shane’s appointment. Why the inconsistency? Why were Dominicans not informed as well?
Again, In the case with non-Dominicans, did they receive our passports in exchange for plenty money, buying of our diplomatic immunity? Have some been involved in questionable dealings? A PR stint for Skerritt and his DLP Govt. in light of all the other concerns by the public regarding the alledged sales of our passports and secret appointments of Ambassadors? That is the reason.
Who jah bless no man curse. Congrats my boi.
A piece of land which can appreciate in value would be much better for Shane. As someone said, it cost the PM nothing to give away this passport and just making him look good. Give Shane land so it can be used for him and his family.
congratulation to u shane on your acheivement but please dont put fame infront your career, stay focus as u leave for England Good Luck
Young people take note of the benefits of cricket. Stop the violence and expend that abundance of energy into playing cricket.
Shane I am proud of you. I wish you the best of luck in all your future endeavors
A handsome boy wee! he cute wee!
get a grip
CONGRATULATIONS! as a fellow dominican myself, you have made us proud,i thanks God for you success and you for your hard work, always remember to give God thanks and ask his grace to see you through. continue to make us proud we are with you.
so crazy ,if they had won the match what would he have got.ha
although he deserved a grand price ,i dont think he should get a diplo passport.last year the pm gave out one ,this year again .(thats just to say that the dominica passport is almost of no value)i love shane but the passport thing is going too far papa
Amen to that!try to pay for your groceries with that or your mortgage at the bank and see what happens.
I fully agree. I wonder who will be next year! Maybe the ping pong master!Something more useful to Shane such as a piece of land would serve him much better!
On second thought I realise that there is plenty passport so thats not an issue!! Voila!!!
MR PM PLEASE STOP GIVING OUT OUR PASSPORTS!!!!!IF U WANT TO GIVE HIM A GIFT FINE BUT YOU GIVIG OUT DOM PASSPORTS LIKE IT HAS NO VALUE .I AGREE WITH U TOTALLY JOE.THATS NONSENSE NOW!!!
NOT TO FAST REMEMBER IVIN SHILLINGFORD PLAYED ONE TEST MARTCH IN GAYANA CAME BACK TO DOMINICA WAS GIVEN THE KEY TO.THE CITY AND NEVER PLAYED ARE NEXT TEST MARTCH JUST SAYING …..DAVE
CONGRATES TO SHANE ON HIS ACHIEVEMENTS ON THE FIELD INFRONT OF HIS PEOPLE.I AM CONCERNED, THOUGH, AS REGARDS HOW EASY IT IS IN DOMINICA, TO BECOME AN AMBASSADOR OR GET A DOMINICAN PASSPORT OR A DIPLOMATIC PASSPORT OR GET CITIZENSHIP.
as i was saying>>>>>>BIG posters of you shouting Go SHane Go!!! lol u have made your community and country proud……keep up the good work and continue to strive for success
Shane was the entertainment for Dominicans throughout the match…..I was especially pleased to see the little ones from Dublanc in their uniforms waving their BIG
Congrats Shane!! Well deserved award.
Well done Shane,come up to Calibishie during your off season and keep a sports clinic for our young boys.Calibishie will join the rest of Dominica in wishing you well.Way to go and God will see you through.Go up to England,we want wonders up there.Blessings and love.Best of health and continued success.
When Irvin Shillingford scored his century for the West Indies. The powers that be gave him the key/keys of the city and this was the beginning of his exist in West Indies cricket.
I know the government mean well but…….
I think other players should awarded also..like Mahaut ambassador, Wallhouse ambassador..maybe even Grand Bat ambassador
Along with the DP, why didnt the PM see to that Shane drove off the stadium at the end of the game in a brand new SUV?? Shane would surely appreciate that better than the DP?? What will he do with the DP?? the man have his Dominica Passport already, not like he cannot travel on it, Just to say he have A Diplomatic Passport? Shane careless about Diplomatic Passport, Give the man A brand NEW SUV, Insurance paid for two years, tank full of gas and SUV Licence paid in full for two years noh. Ambassador??? Shane tell allu he want to be Ambassador, the man studying his cricket is Ambassador he studying nah lol. Give him a job in the ministry of Education & Sports when he is available, to go to the schools around the country and work with the young men. A few acres of land should be given to him as well. He work hard. Zor Car buy Diplomatic Passport!! A good role model for the youth, I hope there is a job for him when he is not playing cricket. CONGRATS SHANE, U MADE US ALL PROUD ON YOUR FIRST MOVE!!
Congrates Shane,well done
No wonder Dominica slow like that. All them haters that in the place like that.Great job Shane for what you did,and when you tired with the passport lend it to them Dominicans so they can go America when they want. Because some of them well wish they did not have to go Barbados and beg for Visa.
I die nah!!!!
It is not so that a diplomatic passport automatically entitles you to travel to the U.S.A. without a visa or even helps you to get one. When Leroy Paris (of Clico, who had been given a Dominican passport and also been appointed a Goodwill Ambassador by Roosevelt Skerrit)tried to obtain a U.S. visa using that diplomatic passport in 2007, he was refused by the U.S.
Frankly, every Dominican must be proud of Shane’s efforts and achievements in that Test match home. But the spontaneous reaction and decision by Govt. to give Shane a diplomatic passport because of his performance at home in that match, is simply not well thought of.
With a diplomatic passport Shane is afforded diplomatic immunity whereever he is or wherever he travels in the world. Shane is already our Ambassador, since he made the team, since he was selected as a member of the West Indies Cricket Team. The idea, the appointment, is good for the public relations of Skerritt and his DLP Govt., therefore the spontaneous decision.
However, looking at it closely, our diplomatic passport is losing its significance and real meaning, given all the secret deals and secret appointments, selling of our diplomatic immunity to non-Dominican who have had problems with the law. One is now in a US prison. Another’s home was raided by police in Italy. Another faces charges in the Barbados court re. CLICO fiasco.
Let’s face it for real. So to save face and to try to score some points, Govt. quickly and hastily decide to give Shane that appointment and passport. But Shane is our diplomat long time. Shane is in need of a 2-acre parcel of land to set himself up in the future. That would be much more substantial and significant. But we know how it is, some people looking for sympathy, regarding all the daybas surrounding sales of our diplomatic passport to any person with plenty money and diplomatic immunity. We are not all fools in Dominica. Diplomatic passports going like sweety. Come on my people.
I AGREEE TOTALLY!!!!
Congratulation to Shane on a great victory. Good will Ambassador, please continue to make us proud, your mum especially, you know how hard she worked at ensuring that you are where you are today, never forget to always give thanks to God when things are going good but most of all when things sre really down and bad, double your thanks and praises to Him, cause only He can see you through. We will continue to lift you up to God in prayer for guidiance and proctection, also always invoke the Holy Spirit when making decisions, believe me if you just seek God and never forget Him you be flying high than any flag flown. Congrats again Shane and remember we in Dublanc are in full support of everything positive that you will endeavor to do. GOD BLESS YOU SHANE! SEE YOU AT MASS ON SUNDAY!
Someone please tell me. Is he single?
Congratulations Shane…………
I am so proud of you Shane. You did us well. I believe that if you had only scored runs in the first innings you would have been given man of the match. (my opinion) But I know you did your best. You are indeed DOMINICAN.
wow!! you deserve in shaney! Goodwill ambassador! certainly a act of good will by the government.
indeed he deserve it..
The good thing about this dipolmatic passport is, this time we know who has it, when it was given, and it was not bought. So use it Shane to represent us Dominicans although I thought it was a little too early for such award. I would have preferred keys to the Palace and be the person to cut ribbons and let other in. But again our diplomatic passport has lost its value and carrieres of such passport may still be subject to scrutiny in certain parts of the world.
I like that comment.And it’s so all Dip;omatic Passports should be granted.
Well done Shane. You have put the critics to shame. BOWL THEM SHANE!
off course its too early, the guy just came from cricket rehab with his bowling action, yes he did well but my God it was the first time, guess the passport will be recalled when he starts to perform poorly, there are those in the biger countries of the cricketing world who were never so honoured on their first performance, i think he should be given a chance to prove himself like Viv Richards, Mike Holding, Andy roberts etc, etc,guess the next Dominican who will out shine him will get another diplomatic passport?????????
Why is politics injected into everything in Da? Why can’t we just enjoy the moment. We as Dominicans should all be very proud that we are on the world stage in a positive manner and not negative.
@prisca. Your idiot, the comments are not political. You are the first MORON to bring in your dirty political rubbish.
Congratulations Shane!!!!!
Whoop whoop!
dat’s nice keep ur head up and try to keep de faith shane
Shane deserved every bit of the honour he got because he really made us proud! I thought he would have gotton the keys to the palace but I guess it was not for him.
Concerning the announcement of the award itself, I was indeed surprized that the PM was not the one to make the annoucement. I mean last year he was the one to announce Chanda’s citizenship and now a local boy was the hero and a diplomatic passport was to be awarded and the PM did not give that breaking news. I wonder why? Oh, maybe is because he wants to stay out of that ….passport thing!
While the award bestowed on a local hero made me proud, I must say that listening to the annoucer, Mrs. Charles was embarassing. She was not at all fluent, sounded very shaky, and you could tell she knows nothing about cricket; yet she is the minister responsible. she really sounded like a round peg in a square hole.
LIVE D PM ALONE
Has she ever been fluent in anthing which she says,reads,speaks about? NO!
I have no problem with the award all be it a bit soon,however the performance of the minister was not fit for purpose, her performance was inept to say the least.She most have forgotten that she was addressing the world and not her constituence.
Great archievement SHANE. You were my MAN OF THE MATHCH. wha dey say dey say…:-)
Congratulations to you Shane and the West Indies team on this achievement, i can clearly see with my spiritual eyes that God has a time and place to bless each one of us. How you use that blessing determines whether the enemy or God gets the glory. I am from west and i feel blessed to see such talent coming from the west. May God’s divine favour follow you Shane all the way and may you find comfort in his words of Phillipians 4. You can read it for yourself.
I just want to say one thing and that is, God has no favourites and he uses anyone at anytime to do his work. If it is Hon Skerrit he wanted to use as his instrument to bless shane with a gift then let it be.To God be all the glory,honour and praise. If you have a problem with the messenger then i can understand, that is if you have a significant reason but the advise that i want to give here is forget the messenger and concentrate on the message for it may be our turn next. I myself my tail is very long and i am being very careful with the words that i confess as words have power to build and to destroy.
God bless the home and community which raised you Shane. Continue to make all your benefactors proud. The little boys are watching you. Be a good role model and remember that Jesus came to die for us and we crucified him so if it can happen to Jesus then it will happen to you. Just dont give up your cross Shane, for if you are a cross bearer then you will be a crown bearer.
May God bless our nation with the fruits of the Spirit as i pray that we position ourselves for cardinal virtues,
Love you dominicans, peace and love to all.
May you find strength in this comment Shane. My family will continue to pray for you.
Very good comment. We need more like this.Positve all the way.
wait awhile i am reading some comments here where some people are questioning or rubbishing the governments gesture toward a born dominican,well i must say that is sad that these people in this day and age dont know the meaning of being honored with a diplomatic passport,it means the man has bean seen as an ambassador,lighten up people,jesus christ,some talking about land and all that,this man is a shillingford,you all think this man lack of land,what a joke.
Can you explain the honor in giving a diplomatic passport to Shane?
A Diplomatic passport simply gives one who carries it the privilege of going through immigration in a foreign country without hindrance, and unnecessary custom inspections of luggage, and in some case the person get to sit in the VIP lounge in the small islands of the Caribbean, rather than the regular departure lounge.
What happens in places such as North America where no one is regarded as the ” VIP” and is treated the same, if you are traveling across America, Diplomatic Passport or ordinary passport you will not set foot in a aircraft without going through some security system, so what’s the big deal?
If one is the a resident diplomat of a country and they commit a crime in that country, the person would be immune from prosecution; however we have seen diplomats prosecuted in this country after involving into crimes as drunk driving; we have seen foreign government withdrew envoys diplomatic passports, and left them in the hands of the law of the country in which they commit the crime.
Besides just because one has a diplomatic passport, that does not simply give them the right to travel into someone’s country, without presenting their credentials to the appropriate authorities, who must accept it.
I will leave it there for you to ponder and figure it out, it is one thing to be glad and talk nonsense, but when we know how it actually works we discover that in Shane’s case having a diplomatic passport means squat doodle to the rest of the world, whereas it creates some excitement in Dominica.
Around 1981/82 a government minister from the Cayman island was caught in Miami in an FBI sting dealing in drugs, and money laundering, his Diplomatic passport did not prevent the DEA from slapping the hand cuffs on him and locking him up in jail!
Think about that and what is the actual significance of a Diplomatic Passport, if we are giving the man something, it should be of significannce, and not simply because we are glad, or we believe it will ring a political bell.
I am not into the politics, so I hope I will not get a bashing over my comments!
Francisco Etienne-Dods Telemaque
well i am glad you did not mention the land part to,because i know for sure that you know the shillingfords are large land owners,so the question of the government giving shane land,is know issue,so is only the people who do not know the shillingfords can make that suggestion.
I am not against shane being rewarded for his efforts, however, i dont think his performace warrants a diplomatic passport as yet. He shld have been allowed to prove himself still. This decision was taken too quickly.
I can understand something of value, such as an amount of land where he can build a house, would serve a much better purpose.
We saw V. C. Bird the late Prime minister of Antigua, in the 1970’s gave to both Andy Roberts, and Vivian Richards, land on which they both build their houses.
Perhaps a bit of choice land, and a home, would serve him a better purpose!
The title of Goodwill Ambassador sounds good, however, one wonders what service shall he render, and in what part of our universe will he be sent to perform the duties of goodwill will, perhaps teaching people to play cricket; or some other skills?
What are his special skills besides cricket?
For such sounds as the duties of an off season cricketer.
With my knowledge that an ambassador should be an official envoy, or shall I say an diplomatic agent of the highest rank accredited to a foreign government or sovereign as the resident representative of his/her own government; or appointed for a special, and often a temporary diplomatic assignment!
It becomes even more difficult to comprehend what purpose he may serve, other than an authorized representative, or indeed a messenger.
Here is where I become confused: when we are talking about goodwill that entails a kindly feeling of approval and support, we can add benevolent interest or concern to that!
So, I must ask the minister who propose to bestow this honor on Shane to define Shane’s position, and what shall his function and duties entail.
Francisco Etienne-Dods Telemaque
Bro am very happy for your good work you did keep it up God will take you to it just keep your head on bro one love to you and the rest that work to see you there your not going to get all the people on your side but i know your going to have are lot of us on your side to see you make it big bro its dominicans time lets all move on your doing something that is bless and that what making me happy and i know your going to make it just take your time and look at what you need to do as time gos good lock bro
what is a goodwill ambassador?
@concerned – It possibly means an Ambassador with responsibilities to the community of Goodwill.
An ambassador who lives in Goodwill, anywhere from St. Aroment come down, bordering Steber Street by the end of Federation Drive der, and behind St. Alphonsus Church by the savannah, around Green’s Lane Area, oh and I almost forgot towards the lane after Leblanc Lane bordering Stockfarm main road. Tarish Pitt and Gutta not included.
That’s a Goodwill Ambassador.
sad face went in by mistake k my dear i respect u k love u.
hi shane i’ve never gotten the chance to meet you face to face. but i most say to u good luck u hv made us proud as a nation of hard worker.thanks my dearest darling you now make me love cricket with a smile thanks and we love u. keep praying god will bless uyou richly son.
Is he the son of Grasen shillingford?
So all chien coshon can get Dominican Passport what wrong with Shane getting a diplomatic passport. You just cannot please Dominicans. Shane congrats and we know you are not going to use the diplomatic passport to take rentals and never pay and have other country calling the PM. Is kind of things so Dominicans need to oppose,(people using the passport for crime and giving the country bad name) not when a Dominican getting an award. Dominikens fami waychin’. Crabs in a barrel
Antigua gave alan Stanford ‘SIR’ why should we not give Shane a diplomatic passport? the job is he’s now to represent Dominica and to remember that young children are watching him , not only when he plays but when he is off the field .
I have absolutely no problem with Shane, I think he is a hard worker, and he deserved the best and I wish him luck in his cricket career.
However what’s really the haste, and what is the criteria to receive such a passport, I don’t get it…..to chow to flam…bam bam bam….this is ridiculous. When will the PM show some sense of maturity in running this country, I don’t get it, this guy does and say anything when he is excited.
I would really like to know what qualifies one for such an honor, because when you give persons a diplomatic passport you’re giving them immunity to go in and out of people country, so there has to be some serious standards to be met….I’m waiting.
NO WE SEE WHY THE PM WAS CALLED “BOY WITH TOYS “MATURITY IS LACKING BIG TIME
Zillions of congratulations Shane. I read some of the negative remarks and I must say it is because of people like that that our country is so backward. Go do something positive instead of trying to keep positiveness down.
WHAT A JOKE!
Go and look up the meaning of joke.
Shane you know how Jamaican Ussain bolt uses the lightening bolt as his symbol I have good idea- why not show them the Shooo Shut sign. People lighten up – the Shooo Shut is an illusive bird and that bird is a favorite delicacy in the village of Dublanc. Also use the opportunity to promote the Zaid Rum from the village of Dublanc.
I know I am going to get some flack but hey you never know
Good job Shane……but I must warn you, West Indies selectors doh have patience with spin bowlers. Just talk to Bishoo. Last year he was the flavor of the day. See where he is now. You must be on top of your game always otherwise you will be bring the drinks to the players on the field.
MY best advice to you it to not rest on your laurels.
I have heard CLive Lloyd say it…West Indies do not have patients with spin bowlers. Heed my word.
Sorry it was not Clive Lloyd who said that about the selectors, it wass Lance Gibbs.
congrats to you job well done.
Congrats…handsome dude wii…good game, for me you should be man of the match
i hope he doh use it to carry kochonny in other peoples country..
you are a great player but i still think skerrit acted to hastily like when he fly out for de hurricane, he came back ashamed and just started to do things like a mad man…
at least you are a dominican not an iranian or a russian with our PAY AS YOU GO PASSPORT.
Just check the name you gave yourself and you will understand why you can write a remark like that.
ha ha ha
u killing me.
Proud Dominican I am at this time. Give him some land and a house too plllllssss…he worked hard
Sure and while we at it and SUV too. Now who is paying for that??
Congratulations Shane. You fully deserve it.
I know there are some down grading your achievement, but people like me appreciate and enjoyed your performance. You have made history as the first Dominican to get 10 test match wickets, and you achieved this on your home ground, and that must be a very proud and special achievement.
Keep on doing what you do best and ignore the haters (they all wished that they were in your position).
Well Desevered. Make us proud in England. Through you Dominica will be mentioned in the international arena. Thank you shane. Keep on shining.
congrats ,trust them haters to open their mouth get off you all lazy butts and do something postive
congratulationsssssss Shane….and God bless you in your continued efforts and career.
Good job Dominican…Shane & Chanderpaul. You made us proud guys. I am so happy to be a Dominican. If all the guys had passports we would have won that game since yesterday.
We are certain that Shane did not pay thousands or millions of $$$$$$$$$ to anybody, in exchange for the diplomatic passport, unlike some of the non-Dominicans who were appointed as our Ambassadors, and received diplomatic passports in exchange for whatever…….
How comes Govt. found it fit to announce publicly Shane’s appointment as Goodwill Ambassador and his receipt of a diplomatic passport, but was secretive about the appointments of Ambassadorship of the non-Dominicans? Why was the information hidden from the public? Govt. is hoping, that in the former case, no one would complain or be against. But in the latter, the deal was maybe too good to tell us, for fear that we would ask questions and demand answers.
Were It not for the investigations and revelations by Dominican patriotic citizens we would be in the dark about those appointments and dishing out of our diplomatic passports to those foreigners who had questionable dealings.
There has been lately a lack of confidence in our people to do. Construction works, that locals could do, are awarded to foreign Cos., our NBD is managed by a foreigner, PWC cast aside couldn’t even be contracted to lay asphalt on a major road project, electric Co. sold to a foreign co. Marpin sold to a foreign co., geothermal l in the hands of a foreign co. Shane showed all of us that we can, if we try hard. So Shane has earned his appointment. But we will never accept or forget the secret, irresponsible dishing out of our diplomatic passport to all and sundry or/and the selling of our diplomatic immunity to the highest bidder.
@No SecreteNow are you ok?
this is not relevant to whatz going on right now
where are you hiding “TF”??? we would like to know we are not seeing your face on tele nor hearing you on the q Please tell us where you hiding. just asking no hard feelings.
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I hope he stops wear his pants under his ass!!!!!
He is 27 how the heck a 27 year old man wearing his pants below his. If he is somebody better open up his mind quickly. Nevertheless I am proud of what he has accomplished.
Now that you have kicked the doors down Shane go make some money in India. To heck with West Indies – every cricketer for himself.
Passports giving away like sweetie in Dominica, Corallo, lol
Big up Shane;you deserve the best….that was the poorest statement ever listened too, as made by a sports minister on any occasion,if we measure the diplo-passeport by the minister’s speech,woaaa it does’nt mean much.
i dont think her speech was poor! i think she was overexcited and elated and maybe a bit nervous as well(taking into consideration a large crowd) to make the annoucement.
What did you expect from the minister? You cannot give what you dont have.
Congratulation to you Shane Shillingford and I wish you continued success! Man of the series in my opinion. Seldom does a bowler get a 10 week hall in a series at that level and to add a valiant batting performance to bring the score to within respectability. A good batsman can always get his runs! In addition, Chanderpaul’s slight lapse of focus/concentration resulting in him getting out on the last over of the day gave Australia all the confidence and momentum in the world after having worked to take it away all day. It was his responsibility to stay and bat and get at least a century. Shane did is job bowled superbly all series!
while i admire shane’s effort as if i find it too easy papa to get a diplomatic passport. this was just one game.
would you also ask what michelle henderson has done???uly ????
I am not a cricket fan per se but this week i was happy for all cricket fans because they truly appreciated the effort and may i say the great comeback of shane shillingford. so why question the timing of his getting a diplomatic passport?SMH
congrats bro. keep it up
Every body must go play cricket because once you do what you are paid to do the government of dca gives you a passport.
You dont need to prove yourself, 10 years too much, just try a ting for 2 or 3 years, even if Windies may never call you back to play in a big game or you might drop out 6 months after.
When is the next registration for national cricket team so i can start working on my diplo passport?
I support you 1000%!
Is people like you who just cant appreciate the good things people do. If he was found handling drugs I suppose that would have made you happier? Be a positive Dominican and be proud of the young man. Well done Shane
I have no choice but to feel sorry for a lot of my people.
No one is saying that Shane does not deserve well, no one is saying that we are not happy for him,,,
But when diplomatic passports become the prize we give to people who do us proud, there is reason for concern.
What about a $10,000 check if his performance is so meritorious. Even a nice little car, even though my tax payer money pays for it.
But when it appears that diplomatic passports are treated as a pat on the shoulder, come on !..
Jealousy has a secured place in your heart Loser!
Nobody’s jealous here. a valid point was made.
usain bolt did his 1st olympics n was named ambassador,so if he broke his ankle right after that does that mean they should never gave him such…. hmmmmm well everybody can go play cricket but its not just about playing its about working hard.think of the motivation it gives shane and all the young men playing cricket right now…jus like how alot of young jamaicans n young kids world wide wants to b as quick as usain bolt alot of young kids in dominica and all over the caribbean who plays cricket as a spin bowler surely wants to be like him….we need more like him so they can step in a country n feel like a diplomat for their had work…
Good get rewarded for your hard work. Some ignorant people will call this a bad move but a man should get his flowers while alive Good job Shane all the best in England
IF SUM1 DIDNT MENTION BOUT THAT,WOULD THEY HAVE GIVEN HIM AMBASSADOR?AH….
Well those someones does talk too fast…….
I am not trying to take away anything from Shane’s accomplishments here. I think he did a remarkable job in the games that he played in the series. However, there has to be a value placed on our passport. This is ONE game and ONE game only. The goverment has to start placing more values on our cirtizenship and our passport. First they sell our passport to whoever can afford it. Then it was Chanderpaul, now Shane. Who’s next?
Shane, make no mistake, this diplomatic passport they gave to you is to benefit the DLP. This is for them to curry favor with the public. They are using you my boy. Do not be fooled by these gestures.
HATER! YOU REALLY THINK EVERYONE HAS YOUR LOW MENTALITY? IT IS OUR JEALOUS NATURE THAT IS OUR MAIN HINDRANCE IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF DA. SHANE I GLAD FOR YOU. YOU COULD BE MY SON OR WORST ENEMY I GLAD FOR YOU. YOU STRUGGLED AND I ADMIRE YOUR TENACITY. SEE YOU IN ENGLAND. GET THEE BEHIND HATER.
is that at skerrit clouded judgement or at shanes achievements… i am sure everyone loves shane for being dominican right now, but i cannot comprehend skerrit’s judgement..
You must have a comprehension problem. Who is taking anything away from Shane? Before you jump, read and understand what is being said.
This argument is not about Shane and what he did. It is about the government cheapening what is supposed to be very precious. When you give something away so easily it loses its value. Got it now?
If Shane has been consistent in doing that over a number of years, then he would be all means deserve to be an ambassador. Take Gary Sobers for example. do you ou think the Bajans made him an ambassador after he scored his first hundred?
It would be much better to understand some of the comments made no one is saying SHANE shouldnt be awarded for an outstanding job the young man work very hard and we will lift him higher always we wish only good luck in his future,SHANE is still an individual that have a long way to go still and when he is finished with playing what will be there for him it doesnt matter who have the diplomatic passport once it says DOMINICA it will be scrutinize so giving him land to build a house would be much appreciated and I dont mind if my tax money pay for it it would be much better.
am with u on that one,that’s some wrong move from the government.award him,give him some money or something but that passport thing is to far
Give him something else? Man, you crazy? That would cost real money. Passport does not cost Skerrit anything but make him look damn good and omni-potent. Be careful Shane you are not tarred with same brush as the likes of Leroy Paris or that Carollo fellow.Don’t want to see you in that category. You deserve better than that.
Certainly not you!!! Cuz u would refuse it, right?
No Cassandra,I doubt I would refuse. It not wise or diplomatic to upset the leader of your country. But certainly would not use it to travel on. Its value so debased that it would draw too much unwanted attention, like flies to a rotten fish.
Is there really no one available to edit these stories before they are posted?
‘The Government has taking a decision to appoint Shane.’ I appreciate the story though.
congrats my former school mate!
Only in dca passport is given away like “wadin”……sports minister i think a plot of land would be more appropriate
If you follow up sports players always get awarded with diplomatic passports and other valuables from their home and abroad….. you guys like to jump and say only in D/a this is happening without knowing anything….research before talking if you do not know.
they have to say is only in dominica cause they never travel some bias set they are
Oh yeah? name them and the countries from which they received diplomatic passports. You talking like a child in the schoolyard.
i second hat motion they said we did nothing for jeff now he did something good come on guy how to please you all
name one country?
Shiny Sharne!
Bon! A native D/a padnah with a diplomatic passport – encore kohn sa.
Gwa Bay, you forget Billy Doctrove before him?
He should be given more than that.
Shane you deserve it! for your sake if only i wish we had won that game. I know u tried but you couldn’t do it by yourself. congratulations!
go shane go u can do it shane make Dominica proud shane i love u shane so shane go keep up the good work shane yay yayeeeeeeeeeeee shane BLESS UP SHANE NUFF LOVE
i would like to share this two part comment,first shane is well deserving,second in my opinoun sammy should be dropped as captain,i am very much disapointed in his last minute effort,the shot he played which got him out, was imature and stupid and lack discipline,for a captain who needed a win,rather he had gone not out with all the overs being bolled or time ran out,sammy lacks the sense of ergency when it is needed,sammy has not grown into a captain position and prospective,shillingfords batting to sammys was very classy,sammy could have made a better efort on his part to get his first test hundred,while shane would at least got his fifty.
and to also add,this are complete strangers on our home turf,westindies had home court advantage and could not defend our yard,when they go on tour to places like australia,they complain of mistreatment bad food and all that,when these people come here they get treated like kings,on top of all this they still go out with a win,i for one fill hurt,except for the monies which our country made,i thank god for that,or rather we all should,one love people.
Stop being so negative,Sammy has brought alot to the tem,I agree he needs to step up,but be real shane test 50
sorry anonymous but i had the full confidence that shane would at least got fifty runs,seriously i saw it in the way he was batting.
@forreal – Some of all you hate Sammy with a fervent hatred equivalent to the heat of a 1000 suns; hence your judgments and analysis are clouded. 11 people make up the playing team but is Sammy you deliberately choose to blame despite he trying to rescue the team as the top order batsmen failed. Keep on blaming Sammy for everything – when rain fall on you blame Sammy; when mosquito bite you blame Sammy; if the sun doesn’t rise tomorrow, just blame Sammy.
It is a good thing Sammy seems to be a fella who is not phased or troubled by the persistent unfair criticisms from the haters, pseudo-cricket analysts and servants of Gayle.
channel 1,for such a media title i forgive you because you do not have the slightest idea on what my sentiment is all about,allow me to enlighten you,since you have know knowlege of westindies cricket captaincy history when it comes to a vital last stand,let me put it vaguely,a captain never aboundon ship till the last man is of,in this case out,sammy and you need to take page from the book of great legendary clive,on what saving a game is all about,and you need to keep your crap shut,when you making statements of who is gayle servants,fool gayle is the greatest batsman in the westindies to date,some of us are not all about small island and big island,we support westindies cricket,and would love nothing more of seeing westindies rule the world once more,and if sammy does not have it,he simply does not have it,and bash all you want,thats just the way it is,we need to change on till we find a captain with temperance and the dicipline to know when to attack,and when to play defencive,did you not see the amount of overs to get seventyfive runs,you are fool i will end here.
congrates my boy keep up the good work an make dominica proud
Congratulations brah !
Congratulations to Shane! Thanks for a splendid performance and the entertainment. You certainly made Dominica a winner. Thank you to all the Dominican fans who showed their support by turning out in the large numbers over the five days. Dominica will certainly be on the ticket for a test next year. Let’s keep the enthusiasm alive. Last but not least thanks to the DLP for making this possible.
Great move from the government of Dominica timely and well deserved Shane Shillingford. If any body have a problem with this timely honor they need their head examined. And there will be some I Bet There will. All in all Dominica win”. And i hope it is clear to all those who thought otherwise will eat their words. I was very much impressed when the captain of the Aussies team gave Dominica high praise and full marks for the efforts. No more winding Roads “BS” and all the negative stuff. Hope the World knows where we are located and we will continue in that vein to promote Dominica to the world. Well done to the ministers who took full advantage to come on the air during the breaks and help press home the advantage for Dominica. Full marks to all and the people of Dominica at least this times like so many times before we should feel that we belong and that should be the way forward.
Did I have to say “I told you so”? read for yourself what the Australian folks said about Dominica and join in the chorus all Dominicans. We are the Lords for cricket in the Caribbean that should feature on our ads for promoting Dominica. Take it before those haters steal our line.
This is a fitting tribute to Shane. Congratulations to the young aspiring cricketer. The Government of Dominica must be complimented for this gesture. I would also suggest that special consideration be given to donate two acres of land per wicket to Shane. This, if considered, will place the young man in a good position for his future endeavours. We were able to give Lara land and Shadepaul a passport. So 20 acres of land for Shane!!!
Well done Shane Congrats but the West Indies let us down shame on them
Way to go Shane! …at least he is Dominican
come on give d man a break he came he played he conquered prophets never honored at home but when u die dats whe they say oh he was such big up shane
Yea thats is so nice Good work pays off Congrats Shane
Congratulations!………. Cute and talented
congrats shane.
Congratulations Shane.
Congratulations to Shane…indeed you have made yourself, your family, the west indies team and Dominica sooooo very proud! keep up the good work and here’s wishing you all the best in future matches!
WAY TO GO MAN SHANE WE ARE ALL PROUD OF YOU AND WISH YOU THE VERY BEST ESPECIALLY NOW AS AN AMBASSADOR FOR DOMINICA.
Congratulations! Outstanding Job Shane! you made all of Dominica proud. Good luck on your future in cricket. Big up Dominica! for showing up in big numbers to support cricket and the West Indies.
Great idea from the Government of Dominica. Shane you did made us proud……congrats once more
WAY TO GO MAN SHANE WE ARE ALL HAPPY FOR YOUR SUCCESS AND WISH YOU THE VERY BEST ESPECIALLY NOW AS AN AMBASSADOR.