As a leader of the Dominica Reform Party and committed to honest governance and accountability, I am deeply concerned about how the media outlets in Dominica report, or fails to report on the actions of Rossevelt Skerrit and his administration. In a country where citizens deserve transparency, and many media outlets have become silent observers rather than critical watchdogs.
Public institutions exist to serve the people, not political parties. Yet, time and again, the media outlets allow this administration to operate without scrutiny, presenting information selectively or avoiding uncomfortable truths. Headlines focus on successes and talking points, while the real issues – policy failures, inefficiencies, and shortcomings are omitted and downplayed.
True accountability requires exposing weaknesses, not hiding them. It is only by acknowledging where the system fails that meaningful solutions can be developed. Citizens cannot make informed decisions if critical information is withheld and softened to avoid political embarrassment.
Dominica’s media outlets have the power to strengthen democracy by asking tough questions, fact-checking claims, and hold administrations accountable. However, media outlets here in Dominica settle for neutrality that is indistinguishable from silence or worse, echoing government narratives without challenge.
If we are serious about progress, our media outlets must rise to the task of genuine scrutiny. Credibility cannot be built on convenience or fear of political backlash – it must be earned by reporting the full story, even when it is uncomfortable. Our democracy deserves nothing less.
