Frankly Speaking

Let’s face it- From the very beginning, the People’s Party of Dominica P-POD has been a different kind of Politics. One of balance, one of positive action, one of integrity – one committed to the inclusive and sustainable growth and development of…

Founder of the people’s party of Dominica (PPOD) calls for leaders of the Caribbean to assess the impact of the partial US government shut down on the region.

As the US government partial shutdown approaches one month, the longest in American history, we have to assess what impact it is having on the Caribbean region. Of the eight hundred thousand (800,000) federal workers who are not receiving a paycheck, how…

Dominica’s Minister for Justice, Immigration and National Security Faces Calls for Resignation

Founder of the People’s Party (PPOD), Sapphire Carrington calls for the immediate resignation of Cabinet Minister for Justice, Immigration and National Security and Parliamentary Representative Rayburn Blackmoore in light of serious allegations of assault and gross abuse of power. In a statement…

Dominica’s Forty Year Mark

The number forty (40) generally symbolizes a process of testing, of trial, or an evaluation period. Jesus, Elijah, and Moses, fasted for 40 days and forty nights, 40 days of Moses on the mount receiving the Ten Commandments; the children of Israel…

Dominicans want their airport solution, now

Probably, all Dominicans are happy to hear that the Government is setting money aside to build an international airport. To be honest, I would be happy as well. But I’m also a realist and therefore, with good reason, have my reservation. As…

A strike is an expression of dissatisfaction

A strike is an expression of dissatisfaction. There is such a thing as freedom of expression. Calling a strike selfish would mean that the government takes the liberty to limit the freedom of expression. Which is something that should worry the community…

The Time is Now

We’ve had a year of unprecedented massive action globally, as women press on for progress, for women’s rights, equality, and justice. On this March 8th, 2018, International Women’s Day, this year’s theme, “Time is Now: Rural and Urban Activists Transforming Women’s Lives”,…

It’s On Us Dominica

Dominica is at a very vulnerable state as she’s been ravaged by what may very well be classified as a Category “6” Hurricane. Sexual violence/Assault during such times is a gross human rights violation and a serious security issue that must be…

Does Dominica lack common sense?

No matter what current headlines are used to the catch attention of audiences, usually in essence the following text in the article or comments depict several things that indicate that there is an unhealthy atmosphere in Dominica. Unhealthy for our country and…

Gross Misuse of Taxpayers Money

Dear supporters and opponents. The rift in our politics and society has deepened to the point where a legal counsel is hired to defend a man who claims to be a leader of a people. Hiring an attorney is not a sign…