Fellow Dominicans Good evening I crave your indulgence once again to reiterate my total appearance of the behavior of persons in positions of influence. What caused the destruction of Dominica, good name and its image abroad. General elections will be held in it come over Dominica on Friday, the sixth of December 2019. let's be very very clear about this Let us be clear also that the intimidation of voters and other law abiding citizens in this country will stop in the prelude to voting. i will not have longest persons attempt to frustrated decent voters on your weight of ones or destroy democratic process into many good law enforcement officials have access exercise as much as trained as human only possible they have injured affordable abuse physical abuse facts of violence injury and even threats Death. Many law abiding citizens have been harassed. We saw a video on social media, his lordship, the bishop of Roseville and Jeremy, the worst kind of violent filthy verbal abuse and quite frankly assault as persons in America got into his face to showed the abuse. This is the constituency of the leader of your position United Workers Party. This is where the road blockage and burden of waste in the public road started the chief abuser of his lordship. Bishop Sin clearly on video was Brian Linton, the brother of the leader of the opposition. getting today airport wire man not tomar god of war god is now again to walk in the gone flats The bishop and other travelers had to physically carry their suitcases along the streets pass burning debris in Marigold as they endured the view the abuse of the supporters of the leader of your position. His claim that the leader of the position mister Lennox Linton doesn't have it in him what it takes to publicly apologize to his lordship for the conduct of his brother, Brian Linton, the UWP supporters under utility supporters. even Lela's Linden does not like the person he should respect the office of the head of the Catholic Church in Dominica he. His lordship, the bishop, an unqualified apology for his brother's conduct and that of his supporters who acted on his behalf. Idea for tickets opportunity on behalf of the Christian community of Dominica to apologize most sincerely to his lordship for what must have been a very frightening encounter, an experience as he went about his lawful business. I am quite alarmed that to date all the church leaders have not found it necessary to lend a voice of concern if not condemnation to the campaign. holi ganesha i'm back up on by the leader of the opposition and addition james the former prime minister of dominating mister javed is clearly second relevance at the experience of decency and the experience of this country i am here to understand mister interns pink in in this martial order then love of violence and knowledge less economy of this country is now been advisory affected by dear people we would be small in to the beautiful news of the conservation of some flights by sibal airlines due to organism of the supporters of opposition i was also inform you that a cross lines which visit our shows now also contemplation whether they will suspend calls on the medical in definitely This morning alone December fourth, the as a marriage journey, a cruise ship with about 1000 passengers who want to spend a day in Dominica turned back and we load on the enter airport. This ship visits Dominica once every two weeks every two years and in such a consolation is a major loss. Executives of the cruise line felt compelled to take this decision as a result of the negative feedback they have been receiving about the violence and scare tactics employed by the position in various parts of Dominica. The United Coast Party and its leadership have publicly condemned the actions of these lawless pockets of the supporters. We in Dominica have prided ourselves on the country's reputation. As one of the friendliest the safest in the Caribbean for people and for our visitors, Dominica has spent years building an improving on a reputation as well, The best equal tourism islands in the Caribbean. What it took us years to build is not been destroyed in the space of a few days for selfish gain of a single group, the Ministry of Tourism. Has also received calls from other cruise cruise lines, Query and the safety of the passages in Dominica. The actions of the leadership of the United Way Party and its supporters are impacted negatively on the image of Dominica and ordinary Dominicans are no beginning to feel the repercussions of the UW carelessness and indifference Hair burritos vendors to operators entertainers artists. Popular toss-ups such as the calendar territory, I'm toss-ups such as a category territory, clothing and souvenir vendors bars, restaurants, shopkeepers whole sealers, those who set up their tents last night, taxi drivers who lined up this morning service providers at the various sites all waited and looked forward to the arrival of the Amari journey they will. Very disappointed at the news of the cancellation, all these people, their families and staff will feel this loss in their pockets. Cannot afford to receive another black eye at the hands of the United Way Party. We have worked too hard done too much and come too far to build a solid positive National reputation to have a destroyed by this lawless bunch. Just imagine visit us trying to get back to the ship or airport and being stuck in one of the blockage of the UW supporters. just imagine. different and decided to have this is a most unfortunate situation but as a consequence of the request ness animal charity of the opposition leader and his supporters and organic and after consultation with several key stake holders it is my duty to inform you that almost is have been realized all cross ships all cross ship called to medical have been Effective immediately. The decision of services shall remain in effect until after the general election period when hopefully this madness would have subsided and we would have bring to an end to this unwarranted blotch on our otherwise pristine record of peace, safety and tranquility. I hope the leader of the position Mister Lennox Linton, former Prime Minister Mister Edison James and the foreign partners and advisers can sleep comfortably tonight knowing that they have no left cause of families in Dominica panelists for the next few days and possibly weeks. This is a sad sorry day in the rebuild efforts of this country, The lawlessness any responsibility. A thoughtless you will know jeopardize the social and economic well being of all they are seeking confrontation. Their wish is to be arrested. Dear Wish is for National unrest, but I urge law abiding citizens to continue to display restraint. Let us get Friday's election behind us. Let us conclude this process peacefully and without. this lawyers ness sharukh khan to speech in called immediately thereafter i give you by word by decisions are residence Let me pause to assure all people that will remain a safe island as they have been no injuries to persons or deaths. Furthermore, we have just received additional manpower from the original security system to ensure all of our people and visitors are safe and free to move around. Please let me speak to this matter from the wider economic perspective. I wish to remind all Dominicans that with the demise of the banner of bananas as the mainstay tourism is not the lifeblood of our economy. The government is in the process of building a modern tourism plant spearheaded by several World-class international hotel brands. the construction of a new airport, which the Chinese have agreed to finance is it is intended to strengthen the tourism sector. All the Dominicans and the government have accomplished to build this country back after the ravages of Hurricane Maria, there could be no was blow to our efforts than the suspension of airline services and no cruise line services. a suspect as a source suspension, which is not as a consequence of bad weather, but it's a direct result of bad behavior One. Any political party or leader could so uncaring act against the interest of the people and country. They say they want to lead the recklessness lawlessness and hooliganism sanction by mister Lennox Linton embarked upon by a lawless handful of his supporters, particularly his own constituents is no cheering away at the heart of Dominica, Dominican tourism experience. If we do not have peace, safety and tranquility, we have nothing to offer as a tourism destination. The behavior Mister Linton is also a tremendous concern to all the world leaders, many of whom have been extremely generous to Dominica in recent years. It is not for me to articulate their future foreign policy decisions, but I can assure you that many leaders. From Dominica currently enjoys very close and cooperative relationships have made it clear in recent days that they cannot and will not be Associated with an administration capable of behaving in the manner that we are no sin from Mister Lincoln and his cohorts and let me see this lawlessness and Holy Gunnison is not hurting the Dominica Labor Party. To the country, analysts may one day a reason that it's impact on decent people. An independent voters was so serious that it might actually have helped the Dominica Liberal Party. What is a concern to me as your Prime Minister is that the recklessness of the opposition is hurting Dominica. Next Monday morning, general elections would by Dan have been behind us, but there will be a massive cleanup operation ahead of us clean up our streets and kill up our country's reputation. Only Almighty God knows how long that cleanup will take thinking Dominicans must ask themselves should the very people who are creating this College on the streets of Dominica. The task of National Cleanup, a National healing can be trusted will be interested in such a task. What would be their style of governance? Dominica must know rebuild relations with the outside world. Dominica has to repackage and remarket itself as a safe, peaceful and fun loving place to visit and relax or do business. This will not. be an easy task atul winter season has already started given this present occurrence is it may now very well be a break one for domain i come i am dp concerned about a short and medium term impact of his lawyers ness on holi guys on on safety and our social economic fabric of our society so concerned there are questions the nations in the regional security system to send us Police force just in case the instigators and perpetrators entertain the idea of continuing continuing the nonsense into tomorrow and Friday as a consequence of that request, Both police and soldiers from original law enforcement agencies coming together under the ambit of the original security system have arrived in Dominica to assist with the preservation of law and order in our country. i am determined to keep the majority of citizens of dominator safe from few opposition organs at this time we are in confidence by the longest less and would you gonna son or some where the blocking of roads and burden of tires this building is already taken at one on many asma tickets already as much its elderly and all the persons who are advised reactions to such smoke it is clear But the leadership of United Party does not care what their lawlessness is doing to the health of the country the economy and certainly not to the health and well-being of ordinary Dominicans. Some of their own supporters included. I wish to assure residents that law and order in the country will be maintained. We have exercised considerable tolerance. We have tried. Reason With this people, we have appealed to the leaders to change course, we have appealed to the church and the private sector to lend a voice of wisdom and guidance in this matter. We have asked the leader of your position and his party to call for calm and restraint and to ask the supporters to stop the injuries behavior, but all to know avail, I said to. Today, law and order shall be maintained in the Commonwealth of Dominica. There shall be free fair and peaceful elections in this country on Friday. I have given both the Airlines and the cruise sector or Sherman's of safety and security for the guest while visiting O Island I appeal once again to those misguided youths acting on the direction of persons who should know better to seize and desist from the fragrant violation of the law. Please walk away from your lawless behavior. I have a duty to ensure that law-abiding citizens can go about their business free from fear and without intimidation or unnecessary inconvenience. As primaries of this country, I met with the high command of the police force to make clear the lawn order must be maintained and that as of tonight to perpetrators of lawlessness who endanger their rights and well-being of citizens and visitors must be dealt with utilizing. Full force of the law. I appeal to supporters of the Labor Party to all citizens residents and visitors to a beautiful country to turn the other cheek please. The other chick ignore those who are bent on confrontation and provocation be assured. However, that in short order, what needs to be done to preserve respect for law and order in this country will be done. Dominicans living and working abroad. I wish to appeal to you to get involved in this discussion. You have as much as stick in this matter as those of us live in an island, you need to qualify, family and friends in Dominica and admonish them against continuing this silly behavior or sanctioning the actions of those behind it. It is serving no useful purpose. It is harmed. image or i want to those of you who wish to come home and participate in this elections you are most welcome to do so you have nothing to fear vote in in dominator is free and fair dominator inspite of his lawyers ness is safe Dominica belongs to Dominicans. You are Dominican and you have a right to participate in determining the future direction of this country. Fellow Dominicans I am unlikely to address you again before the start of pulling I appeal once again for peaceful general elections, I appeal again for common sense to prevail, but. i am show all the americans that this loneliness shall and and it shall now people waiting to in the democratic expression of will by registered collectors in this country Thank you for listening to me and again, I give you my personal assurance that at the end that an end to this unsavory episode is at hand and will be brought to a halt within a matter of hours. law abiding citizens of this country can rest assured of this I call again for peace. I call again for the respect of law of law or laws animal systems in this country. God bless our country May God bless our efforts and may God continue guide of us in this difficult period and again rest assured that we shall hold general elections in Dominica on December, six and people will be able to exercise their franchise and the Democrats Democratic right to sodium in most of peace tranquility and we will have free and fair elections in the comfort Dominical. Thank you very much. God bless you have a wonderful evening. Whoa. You are listening to an address to the nation and address by Prime Minister Rutherford.