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Jeffers Joseph<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

In context with our readiness for yet another\u00a0anniversary of emancipation from our British colonizers, it should be a moment of reckoning as to the level of progression or retrogression we have seen over the years. As nationals residing abroad, along with other immigrants, converge on our island, in anticipation of celebrating our so-called customary Independence Celebration, it is time for an introspection. That is to say, the time for comparing, contrasting and assessing where we are as a nation, relative to where we have been, is now.<\/p>\n

Recall that during the pre-independence era, or colonialism, we only knew “God Save the Queen”. Our allegiance was largely to our colonialists, and in part to the national political leader or Premier of the land. Although we answered to our white British bosses (Anglo-Saxons), we had all the engines of economic growth and development in place for a vibrant government; thus, our economy thrived.<\/p>\n

In spite of the minuscule returns we were recompensed in exchange for our exports of banana and other products, no one languished, and few remained unemployed for considerably lengthy periods. We were at their mercy, having no benchmark by which to compare. Oftentimes, we felt exploited and enslaved under white imperialistic rulership; however, we had little or no alternatives. We therefore had to accept things as they were, conceding that it was the master-slave system in play – of which we had little or no control. Nonetheless, we were protected by an assurance of guaranteed markets for the goods we produced. Dominica was well within the realm of what was perceived as a normal-functioning country. Paradoxically, citizens were economically empowered and independent.<\/p>\n

In 1978, then Premier, the Honorable Patrick Roland John, tenaciously and resolutely ventured into uncharted waters by weaning us from the claws of our colonists. Political Independence, hence self-sufficiency and sovereignty were born. It was indeed a bold and daring move on PJ’s part, and he is deserving of much accolades for his vision, intuitions and optimisms for the future. Today, the former Premier has been expunged from the Independence Celebrations equation.<\/p>\n

Mr. John’s rulership, however, was by no means a walk in the park. Recall that we experienced our first taste of quasi-autocracy on his watch. His attempt at dictatorship was ironically aborted by the very man swathed behind the walls and tall pillars of the white elephant State Building. Charles Savarin was indeed the architect of the revolution – which ultimately brought PJ’s kingdom crumbling on May 29, 1979 – a fascinating dichotomy.<\/p>\n

During the next twenty (20) years post-independence, we saw largely a normal transition under Eugenia Charles. Dominicans’ self-esteem, dignity and optimisms reached their pinnacle during this period – both nationally and internationally. Our country was productive and the economy was vibrant. Our Iron Lady, although having dropped the ball by her failure to capitalize on the opportunity to put Dominica on the world stage, commanded respect amongst her international counterparts, the likes of US President, Ronald Reagan, and Britain’s Prime Minister, Margaret Thatcher. Our country had capable representation that we were proud of. Dominica was as good a nation as any other. We were proud citizens and Independence Celebrations were quite in order.<\/p>\n

Notwithstanding the elevated bar left by The Dame, equally adept to fill that position was the United Workers Party’s (UWP) Edison James. A British trained biochemist, Mr. James, in only one term, accomplished what most couldn’t in a much longer tenure. To enhance the work of his predecessor, the Marigot leader significantly changed the island’s infrastructure with regard to schools, hospitals, roads, bridges and sea walls. Thus far, Mr. James remains the only prime minister who has made any tangible movements toward bringing an international airport to Dominica. At the time of his departure, a site had already been acquired to begin construction. Honorable James also instituted universal education, and remarkably improved the educational system as a whole. Unfortunately, he was toppled by a strategic coalition formed between the Freedom and Labour Parties. There’s no telling what Mr. James might have achieved, had he been voted into office for a second term.<\/p>\n

Honorable Roosevelt Douglas and Pierre Charles, both of whom had abbreviated reigns but left us much too soon, picked up the mantle and exhibited some similitude or semblance of continued democracy. To a larger extent, Mr. Douglas exhibited significant vision, aspirations and ambitions for Dominica’s future; unfortunately, they met their untimely demise – under suspicious circumstances, I might add. The nation had absolutely no idea of the storm which was about to befall her very existence.<\/p>\n

Fast forward to today. As to the real significance of these elaborate Independence celebrations being planned is completely beyond comprehension. The nation has ironically gone from economic independence under colonialism to total servitude or slavery under their very own fellow Dominican. In fact, it has been almost 17 years since Roosevelt Skerrit and his slave master, Anthony Astaphan, have had the nation firmly trapped within their jaws of poverty, dependency, mendicancy, as well as economic disempowerment. Such are the full fruitions of a well designed plan to incapacitate the country’s economy, stash away the only available loaf of bread, while feeding the crumbs to only those willing to submit to their commands. Those antagonistic enough to remain defiant are left to languish.<\/p>\n

Truth of the matter is that Dominicans are really celebrating slavery, hence dependence – not independence by any stretch of the imagination. Consider the following bondage Dominicans have been under the past several years:<\/p>\n

1) No freedom of expression; when you assert it you are victimized<\/p>\n

2) Opposition has no access to the national news media<\/p>\n

3) Centralization of political power in government – one man<\/p>\n

4) No free and fair elections<\/p>\n

5) No accountability or transparency, only opaqueness<\/p>\n

6) Rubber stamped institutions – absolutely no autonomy<\/p>\n

7) Integration of church and state<\/p>\n

\"8)\" Corruption-infested government<\/p>\n

9) Erosion of our private sector and unions<\/p>\n

10) Oppression, Suppression and Poverty imposed on the people. And, the list goes on and on and on.<\/p>\n

Could the PM be using festivities such as Carnival and WCMF to distract, deflect and bribe Dominicans into keeping him in office indefinitely? Is he preying on their vulnerability and or\u00a0gullibility? It therefore begs the question, what are we really celebrating? Is it Independence or Dependency? Ask yourselves a question.<\/p>\n

Opinions expressed in this commentary are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Dominica News Online. DNO takes no responsibility for any opinion expressed in this commentary.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"In context with our readiness for yet another\u00a0anniversary of emancipation from our British colonizers, it should be a moment of reckoning as to the level of progression or retrogression we have seen over the years. 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