- The Truth About Dominica Today
- UWP’s Fall and What It Means
- Life Under Survival Politics
- Why the People Feel Powerless
- A Call for Real Representation
- Labour’s Grip on the System
- Building a New Political Future
I may call Dominica home, but I have had the invaluable experience of living abroad. I have witnessed firsthand what real governance, true democracy, and genuine accountability look like, principles that are sorely lacking here in Dominica. It is time to speak honestly about our nation’s issues, and I will not stay silent. This is The Truth About Dominica.
We are living in desperate times. You can feel it in the streets, in the villages, in the voices of the elderly, and in the silence of the youth who no longer believe that change is possible. The cost of living continues to rise, opportunities are shrinking, and many are left behind. People are struggling to feed their families, pay bills, find meaningful work, have access to basic healthcare, and hold on to hope. Yet while the daily lives of ordinary Dominicans become harder, our leaders seem increasingly detached from the reality on the ground.
The United Workers’ Party, once a vital pillar of opposition and a voice for an alternative future, is now little more than a shadow of its former self. Fragmented, leaderless, and directionless, the UWP has failed to evolve and adapt to the challenges of today. It has lost the confidence of the people, not just because of the Labour Party’s dominance, but because it has not given us anything to believe in. It is no longer a movement. It is a memory, one that grows dimmer with every passing year.
Meanwhile, the Dominica Labour Party has used this vacuum left by the UWP to tighten its grip on power. This is not just about winning elections, this is about the slow, deliberate erosion of democracy and dissent. What we are witnessing is the transformation of a political party into a ruling class. Loyalty is rewarded, criticism is punished, and decisions are made in the shadows with little regard for the people they affect. The government operates less like a public servant and more like a private club, one that decides what is best for you without ever asking what you need.
The Labour Party knows how desperate things have become. And they know how to manipulate that desperation, offering handouts in place of policy, favors in place of opportunity, and silence in place of accountability. This is not leadership. This is survival politics, designed to keep the same people in power while the rest of the country is told to be grateful for crumbs.
But the most dangerous belief we can hold is that there is no other option. That it has to be Labour or UWP. That we have no real power to change things. This kind of thinking is exactly what those in power rely on. They want you to feel small. They want you to think your voice does not matter. They want you to believe that politics is just about choosing the lesser evil every five years.
But it does not have to be this way. We do not need to accept broken choices. We can create something new. Dominica needs a movement that is not tied to old rivalries or political games. A new party, one that does not just show up at election time with promises and slogans, but one that must work with the people, listens to the people and is built by the people. A government that governs alongside its citizens, not above them.
This new movement must be more than just a political party, it must be a platform where every Dominican, regardless of background, income, or affiliation, can rally together. It must be grounded in fairness, justice, transparency, and humility. It must reject the idea that politics is about personalities and power, and instead make it about purpose. About solving real problems with real solutions. About investing in communities, supporting families, and building a Dominica that works for everyone.
We are not asking for miracles. We are asking for respect. For leadership that is honest, accountable, and rooted in providing results. We are asking for a government that does not just rule but represents. A party that does not speak for the people, but with them. One that invites every citizen to take part in the decisions that shape their lives.
If we continue waiting for the same tired political actors to fix what they broke, we will be waiting forever. The time has come to stop hoping someone else will save us. We must save ourselves. The future of Dominica depends upon us!
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As someone also living abroad, I couldn’t agree more. Once you’ve experienced responsive governance and functioning institutions, it becomes impossible to accept the low standards we’re forced to live with in Dominica. It’s time we stop accepting ‘it is what it is’ and demand better.
Well said. Once you have seen how things should work, it is hard to accept less. Dominica deserves better,we should not settle for “that’s just how it is.” It is time to expect more and demand real change. Thank you for the comment.
Much of what is said here rings true. But we must also remember that building something new is not just about anger.
It takes patience, vision, and real work. I hope the writer understands that Dominica needs more than words, it needs consistent, quiet effort.
Thank you for your thoughtful comment. You are absolutely right, building something meaningful, especially a new political movement or party, cannot be driven by anger alone. While frustration often sparks the desire for change, it’s sustained through vision, strategy, and tireless effort behind the scenes.
The goal is not just to speak loudly, but to listen deeply, to the people, to the land, and to the lessons of the past. Dominica deserves a future shaped by more than slogans. It needs leadership that shows up every day, even when no one is watching, doing the quiet, often thankless work of building trust, infrastructure, and opportunity.
We are interested in building a movement rooted in transparency, accountability, and real community involvement. It will take time. But with patience, humility, and a clear sense of purpose, we can lay the foundation for something truly lasting.
Let’ us stay engaged, and let us build it right.
I stopped voting years ago, and this reminds me why. I don’t see myself in any of the parties and I feel let down by both major parties. But I’m also scared of jumping into something new without knowing who’s behind it.
But I also don’t know who to trust with my hopes anymore. Maybe we do need to stop hoping someone else will fix it.
That feeling is so real and shared by many — it’s tough when the options out there don’t feel like they truly represent you or your values. Trust is earned, and when it feels like the same stories keep repeating, it’s easy to lose faith.
What you said about stop hoping for someone else to fix things really hits home. Maybe the change we want has to start with us, with communities coming together, with new ideas, and with people willing to build something different from the ground up.
It is okay to be cautious about what is new and who’s behind it. Healthy skepticism is important. But maybe it is also worth looking for small, authentic efforts, people who are not promising quick fixes but who show up consistently, listen deeply, and put in the work quietly.
Thank you for the comment.
Reading this was like hearing my own thoughts put into words.
I left Dominica over a decade ago, and every time I return, I see the same issues wearing new shirts. Yes, the buildings are painted. Yes, roads have been patched. But the core remains unchanged: a leadership culture that doesn’t invite participation unless it’s a vote. If the youth, civil servants, and diaspora unite with a real people-first model, not just a protest movement but a well-organized structure, change is possible. We can’t keep begging those in power to treat us better.
We must build something better.”
Your words really capture the frustration and hope many feel. It is so true, surface changes can not mask the deeper need for leadership that genuinely includes and empowers everyone, not just during elections but every day.
Uniting the youth, civil servants, and diaspora into a well-organized, people-first movement could be the key to breaking that cycle. It is about more than protesting; it is about offer a new style of government, building lasting structures that reflect our values and hold leadership accountable.
Change does not come from waiting for those in power to act, it comes from us stepping up and creating the future we want to see. Building something better takes time and commitment, but your vision of a united, organized movement is exactly what Dominica needs to move forward.
Thank you for taking the time to respond.
Who paying for this new movement? Because ideas without money die fast in Dominica.
It is not about money; it is about helping people realize that long-term goals outweigh the short-term gifts given by the ruling party. True power lies in the ballot box. What we offer are the future of good-paying jobs, genuine tourism, an education system that no longer fails our children, and real efforts to attract businesses that will build and export products from Dominica around the world.
The people of Dominica are tired of waiting. And yes they should still accept gifts from other parties, but in the end, they vote for the movement that truly wants to help them. By doing this, they get the best of both worlds, the immediate benefits gifts and the hope of lasting, meaningful progress.
I appreciate your comment and hope to hear more from you.