As Dominica prepares for the crucial Roseau North by-election, businessman Gregor Nassief has called on all Dominicans to come together and shift the country onto a path of good governance, transparency, and economic revival.
Speaking passionately about the nation’s future during a recent meeting at the Goodwill Parish Hall, he stressed that this election is about much more than just a constituency—it is about the direction Dominica must take as a whole.
“It is about putting Dominica first, not the party, not the leader, but our people,” saod the Secret Bay proprietor, who has been at the center of recent public discourse for calling out alleged mishandling of the electoral reform process as well as the Citizen by Investment programme under the stewardship of Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit and the Dominica Labour Party administration..
Nassief’s plea was clear: the upcoming vote must focus on choosing representatives who will champion democracy, free and fair elections, freedom of expression and assembly, and ultimately, the revival of opportunities for all Dominicans.
Nassief called for the election of “the right people” into Parliament; lawmakers who will actively raise their voices to ask critical questions, seek accountability from the government, and firmly demand answers on behalf of every citizen.
“We need the right people in parliament who will ask why?” he stated. “The right people in Parliament who will demand answers. This is why Danny Lugay is the right choice.”
“We all need to put our gloves back on and step into the ring to fight for our future, to raise our voices to ask the questions that needs to be asked to demand answers to take responsibility for the direction of our country,” he asserted .
Danny Lugay speaking at UWP meeting
Meanwhile, during the delivery of his remarks United Workers Party (UWP) candidate in the upcoming Roseau North By-Election Danny Lugay highlighted pressing environmental and economic challenges facing the constituency and the country at large.
He reiterated plans for the establishment of a new commercial hub stretching from the public works property to the Dominica Banana Marketing Corporation (DBMC) building.
He said this development would include the Dominica Export Import Agency (DEXIA) warehouse and home industry sites, aimed at boosting local business opportunities and economic growth.
A significant portion of the discussion centered on the urgent need to address longstanding health hazards.
For over two decades, residents of communities including Simon Boulevard, Stock Farm, Yampiece, and across Roseau North have suffered from the harmful smoke and fumes emanating from the landfill site, described as a “major health hazard” with frequent uncontrolled fires releasing cancer-causing pollutants into the air.
Lugay also made a commitment to relocate the Fond Cole landfill to a safer, more appropriate site, recognizing that the current location has outlived its usefulness and is detrimental to public health.
Moreover, the candidate acknowledged frustrations over what was described as poor garbage collection and waste management, with garbage often piling up for weeks, tarnishing the environment and wellbeing of residents.
Healthcare also emerged as a critical concern, with Lugay calling for improvements in hospital services, better working conditions for health care professionals, and adequate medical supplies and equipment.
His call to action emphasized putting aside partisan interests and stepping into the arena to fight for a healthier, more prosperous, and democratic Dominica. The Roseau North by-election, it was stressed, represents a pivotal moment to choose leadership focused on progress and accountable governance.
Dominicans were urged to make their voices heard and vote wisely.
