Allison Charles-Read stepped away from the leadership of the Dominica Reform Party for two very simple reasons.
First, she was afraid to face the emotional weight of her father’s reaction. He has been a longtime, unwavering supporter of Roosevelt Skerrit.
Second, she was genuinely concerned about what could happen to her family. She has already experienced the reality of no opportunity here, being forced to leave Dominica and again return to Canada just to find work, to support her family in Dominica, because no one was willing to hire her locally.
Third, Jeffery Blaize refused to allow her son to attend school, despite him being a citizen of Dominica and of mandatory school age. This was not a minor issue, it directly impacted her child’s right to an education and his future. Being denied that, especially in his own country, created an ongoing situation of stress, uncertainty, and frustration for her as a mother. It was a constant reminder that even the most basic rights and protections could not be guaranteed under Roosevelt Skerrit, and that reality weighed heavily on her decision.
And then, to make matters worse, the suspension of the party account and the complete lack of meaningful support only reinforced that feeling. When you are already carrying that level of personal risk, and you see the very platform you are trying to use being shut down, it becomes clear that the time, energy, and sacrifice are not being met with the support needed to make it worthwhile.
At some point, you have to ask yourself if it’s worth putting your family through all of that. Let us be clear, this was not a case of stolen identity as claimed. This was a decision made out of fear.
Fear of her father’s reaction. Fear of Roosevelt Skerrit. The account being suspended and the lack of support only made it easier to walk away.
The Dominica Reform Party – The Future is Ours To Build!
Dominica is ready for change. Our people are ready to move forward, together. For too long, politics has been about division, empty promises, and the same old faces playing the same old games. It is time to rewrite that story. It is time to put people over politics, solutions over slogans, and hope over fear.
The Dominica Reform Party was born from the belief that every Dominican deserves a voice, a seat at the table, and a real chance to thrive. We stand for progress, not just for the privileged few, but for every village, every community, and every family. We believe:
- Opportunity should not depend on who you know, but on what you can do.
- Our young people deserve a future right here at home with good jobs, modern schools, and real hope.
- Our elders deserve dignity, respect, and the security they worked their whole lives for.
- Our island deserves leadership that puts Dominica first, always!
We are a party for the workers, the dreamers, the entrepreneurs, the farmers, the teachers, the youth, and the forgotten voices. We do not care where you come from, how much money you have, or what your last name is; if you care about Dominica, this party is your home.
The door is open, a new beginning is waiting, and together, we can reform the system, rebuild trust, and create a new government where fairness, opportunity, and progress are not just words, but a way of life.
This is more than a party.. This is a movement. Join us, and let us shape Dominica’s future together. Dominica First, Our People First!