It is the same game every few years. The government shuffles the deck, swaps Ministers around like musical chairs, and the country gets stuck starting all over again. In Dominica, it does not matter what you know; it only matters who you know.
One day, a Member of Parliament will be the Minister of Health. Next election, they are suddenly running Agriculture and Fisheries. After that, they are shuffled over to Public Works, Utilities, and Digital Economy, whether they know anything about the job or not.
It is never about qualifications. It is never about experience. It is all politics!
Meanwhile, Dominica keeps falling behind. Our health system struggles. Agriculture is collapsing. Infrastructure is crumbling. But the same small group of families and insiders keep getting richer, while ordinary Dominicans like you are left struggling to survive.
The NEW Dominica Reform Party(DRP) says: Enough is enough! It is time for qualified leadership, accountability, and real power for the people, not more recycled politicians playing musical chairs with our future.
You don’t believe this? Or do you think it’s an exaggeration?
- Ask yourself, what does Melissa Skerrit know about building homes?
- What makes her qualified to lead one of the most critical Ministries in our country?
- What does she know about construction, housing development, or national planning?
Absolutely nothing. Yet, she sits as the Minister for Housing and Urban Development, making life-altering decisions for families across Dominica with no professional background, no real experience, and no understanding of the complexities of the housing crisis. The only reason she holds that position is because of her last name. She did not earn it, it was gifted to her because of who she is married to, Roosevelt Skerrit!
It is the same across countless Ministries, with unqualified Members of Parliament playing dress-up while the people pay the price.
Melissa Skerrit’s appointment is the perfect example of how broken this system is. Her marriage opened the door, not her skills, not her knowledge, not her record of service. And it is happening across every Ministry, in every election cycle. This is exactly why our Ministries do not function. It is not just the Dominica Labour Party doing this, the United Workers Party are guilty of the same thing before this government, and the Freedom Party before that.
Look at the Skerrit’s household where there are 5 Government Salaries coming in every month. How is this fair? How is this just? While many educated, skilled Dominicans struggle desperately to find even one government job or contract, the Skerrit family alone collects 5 government salaries, all funded by you, the hardworking taxpayer.
Here is the breakdown:
- Roosevelt Skerrit is the Prime Minister.
- He is also a Member of Parliament for the Vieille Case Constituency.
- And on top of that, he holds the role of Minister for Investment and Governance.
That is 3 government salaries for one man.
Then there is Melissa Skerrit:
- Member of Parliament for Roseau Central Constituency.
- Minister of Housing and Urban Development.
That adds 2 more salaries to the household.
That is 5 government paychecks – all for one family, while everyday people, many of whom are more knowledgeable, better educated, and far more qualified, struggle just to put food on the table, send their children to school, or pay the bills to keep their homes functioning the best way they can.
This is not about politics; this is about basic decency and respect for others. It is about hard-working people, like you, being ignored, all because Members of Parliament are too greedy to share power, opportunity, and wealth.
So, as thousands of Dominicans hope for a fair shot, unable to secure even a decent job. They watch as Ministries are handed out like family business opportunities, not based on merit, experience, or qualifications, but on political connections, loyalty, and greed.
And yet, the Skerrit family claims to care about our people. They stand on stages, speaking about youth unemployment, economic hardship, and national progress. But how can anyone believe those words when their actions tell a completely different story?
You can not claim to fight for the people while building a political dynasty for your own family. You can not preach about opportunity while the same few families get richer, and the rest of Dominica is left behind.
Now, there is talk of Melissa Skerrit being groomed by her husband to take over as Prime Minister. What is next, their children when they come of age to run?
- This is not leadership; this is a dynasty.
- This is not democracy. This is entitlement. This is nepotism at its worst.
- This is not leadership. It is the beginning of a Monarchy disguised as governance.
- This is the Skerrit family trying to steal and pass power down through bloodlines, not earned through qualifications, ability, or service to the people.
This system is rigged to reward bloodlines and political loyalty, while hardworking Dominicans are always left on the sidelines. It is massive corruption cloaked in the language of service.
The real reason Dominica struggles is not just external challenges; it is because a handful of families are living off the backs of you, the taxpayer, collecting multiple paychecks, hoarding government resources, and blocking fair access for others.
And it is not just the Skerrits. This greed is entrenched in every political party; it does not matter who is in power. They all put their friends and family first, treating Ministries and government jobs like personal ATMs.
The NEW Dominica Reform Party (DRP) stands firmly against this corrupt system.
- We believe government jobs should belong to qualified, hardworking Dominicans, not multi-salary political dynasties.
- We believe public funds should be used to build the country, not line the pockets of a few privileged families.
- We believe Ministries should be led by professionals who understand their work, not by politicians shuffled between portfolios every couple of years, learning on the job, wasting precious time and resources.
The NEW Dominica Reform Party (DRP) says this cycle has to end. Enough is Enough! Ministries should not be political rewards. They should not be handed to someone because of their connections or family name. These are positions that affect every Dominican’s life; they demand real leadership, real knowledge, and real experience.
Under a NEW Dominica Reform Party (DRP) government, Ministries will be led by qualified Dominicans:
- Healthcare is run by healthcare professionals.
- Education is shaped by experienced educators.
- Infrastructure is overseen by trained engineers.
- Housing is managed by people who know how to build homes and communities.
Enough of the musical chairs. Enough of watching unqualified Members of Parliament jump from Ministry to Ministry, learning nothing, delivering nothing, and pocketing our taxpayer money while Dominica suffers.
Dominica deserves better than this recycled incompetence. It is time to stop gambling with the future of our country. The Dominica Reform Party (DRP) will bring qualified local leadership to every Ministry, stable local teams that understand their work, and real local professionals driving progress, not politicians cashing in.
Let us stop accepting this mess as normal. Ministries are not political favours. They are the engine of this nation, and right now that engine is broken and the Dominica Reform Party (DRP) is ready to fix it, with the right local people in the right positions, and a government that finally works for all Dominicans, not just the connected few.
Team DRP