Democracy cannot survive without accountability. No public office is above scrutiny. 

For more than two decades, Dominica has been governed under a system that has raised serious concerns about transparency, accountability and democratic oversight.

This petition calls on 15,000 Dominican citizens to request that the President of Dominica, Parliament, and relevant constitutional authorities initiate an independent investigation into the conduct of Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit and consider any appropriate constitutional or legal steps arising from the findings.

The people raise the following serious concerns, including but not limited to:

1. Citizenship by Investment (CBI) Program Transparency.

Concerns: Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit has overseen billions in CBI revenue without detailed public accounting or independent audits, leaving Dominicans in the dark about whether funds serve the nation or private interests.

2. Unaccounted Public Funds and Selective Resource Allocation.

Concerns: Public funds have been spent without transparency, including non-revenue-generating gifts and projects, raising questions about favoritism, political influence, and personal accountability.

3. Undisclosed Foreign Alliances and Questionable Financial Arrangements.

Concerns: Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit has entered alliances with governments with poor human-rights records, reportedly accepting funds or investments without oversight, creating potential conflicts of interest.

4. Undisclosed Foreign Alliances – Venezuela Example.

Concerns: Public support for Venezuela and other unstable regimes was reportedly given without transparency or parliamentary debate, risking national interest and raising accountability questions for Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit.

5. Undisclosed Immigration, Refugee, and Deportee Arrangements.

Concerns: Immigration and refugee policies have reportedly been implemented without public debate, transparency, or oversight, undermining democratic processes and accountability.

6. Long-Term Governance Failures and Their Impact on Society.

Concerns: Persistent poverty, crime, and drug proliferation may have been worsened by neglect or policies favoring political or personal gain, raising questions about Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit leadership and accountability.

7. Long-Term Governance Failures and Personal Gain.

Concerns: Governance failures may have directly benefited Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit personally, whether legally or  illegally, highlighting ethical concerns and misuse of public office.

8. Government Procurement Practices and Misuse of Public Funds.

Concerns: Major contracts have been awarded to foreign companies with little transparency, excluding local businesses and potentially benefiting Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit or associates at the expense of national development.

9. Use of Public Resources for Political Favoritism.

Concerns: Gifts and resources are reportedly distributed selectively to party loyalists during elections, leaving many in need excluded, and suggesting abuse of public office for political gain.

10. Questionable Allocation of Public Scholarships to Politically Connected Families.

Concerns: Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit’s family received public scholarship(s) despite multiple government incomes, raising ethical concerns about fairness and potential misuse of public resources.

11. Transparency of Personal Wealth and Assets Acquired in Office.

Concerns: Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit has never disclosed all properties, investments, or funds acquired while in office, and Parliament has never requested disclosure, leaving citizens unable to assess potential personal enrichment.

12. Personal Business Holdings and Interests Since Taking Office.

Concerns: Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit has not disclosed personal businesses or financial interests, creating potential conflicts of interest and preventing oversight of whether public office has been leveraged for private gain.

13. Excessive Public Debt and Democratic Risk.

Concerns:  Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit has accumulated excessive national debt with no clear disclosure, raising concerns of mismanagement, personal gain, and threats to democracy at home and in the region

These issues are not matters of party politics. They go to the heart of good governance, the rule of law and the public trust. This petition does not presume guilt. It demands answers, transparency and accountability through lawful constitutional processes.

Dominicans deserve:

a)  Independent, credible forensic audits of all major public revenue streams, including the Citizenship by Investment (CBI) program and state-funded projects.

b)  Full and transparent disclosure of public revenues, expenditures, debts, and liabilities, presented clearly to Parliament and the public on a regular basis.

c)  Transparent asset declarations and conflict-of-interest oversight for senior public officials, ensuring personal wealth is consistent with lawful income.

d)  Fair, competitive, and transparent government procurement, with meaningful participation of Dominican businesses, professionals, and workers.

e)  Strong, impartial, and independent institutions, including courts, oversight bodies, and regulatory agencies free from political interference.

f)  Free, fair, and credible elections, supported by timely electoral reform and transparent campaign finance rules.

g)  Public policies that reduce poverty, crime, and drug proliferation, through genuine social investment rather than neglect or political dependency.

h)  A government that prioritizes national development over foreign interests, and ensures long-term benefits remain within Dominica.

Outlined Concerns Regarding Accountability, Transparency, and Public Trust.

1. Citizenship by Investment (CBI) Program Transparency.

For decades, under Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit, the Citizenship by Investment program has generated billions of dollars in revenue for Dominica. Yet, during his tenure, there has been no detailed public accounting and a lack of independent forensic audits to verify how these funds have been collected, managed, or spent. 

This ongoing absence of transparency directly under his leadership prevents Parliament and the public from knowing whether funds intended for national development are being properly used, raising serious concerns about his accountability, governance and stewardship of public resources. 

An independent investigation is urgently needed to examine Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit’s conduct in managing this program and to ensure that the program serves the interests of all Dominicans, not private or political interests.

2. Unaccounted Public Funds and Selective Resource Allocation.

Under Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit’s leadership, significant public funds have been raised and spent without comprehensive, transparent accounting. He has repeatedly failed to present detailed financial disclosures to Parliament and the public, leaving citizens unaware of how their money is being used. Reports also indicate that communities have received gifts such as fishing boats, fisheries projects, and other initiatives that do not generate revenue or long-term economic benefit, raising concerns that funds are being used for political gain or personal influence rather than national development. 

These ongoing lapses in transparency and questionable allocation of resources raise serious concerns about his personal accountability, governance practices and stewardship of public funds. An independent investigation is urgently needed to examine Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit’s management of public finances and development initiatives, ensuring that all resources serve the long-term interests of Dominicans.

This lack of accountability undermines trust in government, raises questions about potential misuse of resources and prevents effective oversight. An independent investigation is essential to ensure that all public funds are properly managed, accounted for, and used in the best interests of the Dominican people.

3.  Undisclosed Foreign Alliances and Questionable Financial Arrangements.

Under Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit’s leadership, the government has entered into foreign alliances and diplomatic agreements without public consultation or parliamentary debate. Some of these agreements reportedly involve countries and leaders with poor human-rights records, corruption and diplomatic control of Dominica, raising serious concerns about whether decisions were made in Dominica’s best interest. 

There are also allegations that the Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit accepted funds or investments from foreign leaders and regimes without proper review, oversight, or transparency, creating potential conflicts of interest and placing national resources at risk. 

These actions undermine public confidence, weaken democratic accountability and raise serious questions about his personal decision-making, ethical standards and stewardship of the nation’s international relations. 

An independent investigation is urgently needed to examine Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit’s conduct in managing foreign alliances and financial arrangements.

4.  Undisclosed Foreign Alliances and Questionable Financial Arrangements.

Under Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit’s leadership, the government has entered into foreign alliances and diplomatic agreements without meaningful public consultation or parliamentary debate. Some of these partnerships, including recent agreements that show public support for Venezuela, have drawn serious concern due to the country’s political instability and human-rights record. 

There are also reports that funds or resources may have been exchanged or accepted without transparent review or oversight, raising questions about potential conflicts of interest and the responsible use of national resources. These actions directly reflect on Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit’s decision-making, judgment, and accountability, and undermine public confidence in the government’s foreign policy. 

An independent investigation is urgently needed to examine these alliances and ensure that all international agreements serve Dominica’s interests first.

5.  Undisclosed Immigration, Refugee, and Deportee Arrangements.

Under Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit’s leadership, decisions regarding immigration, refugee, and deportee arrangements have reportedly been made without clear disclosure to the public or national debate in Parliament. Citizens have expressed concern that these policies may have been implemented without proper oversight, transparency, or consideration of long-term social and economic impacts on Dominica. 

The lack of accountability raises serious questions about the Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit’s personal decision-making, adherence to democratic processes and stewardship of national borders and public policy. 

An independent investigation is urgently needed to examine these arrangements and ensure that all immigration policies and actions are transparent, lawful, and in the best interests of Dominicans.

6.  Long-Term Governance Failures and Their Impact on Society.

Under Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit’s leadership, Dominica has experienced persistent governance failures that have contributed to sustained poverty, rising crime, and drug proliferation. There are serious concerns that these conditions may have been exacerbated by neglect or policy decisions that prioritized political advantage or personal interests over the welfare of ordinary citizens. Such failures raise questions about Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit’s accountability, decision-making, and commitment to equitable national development. 

An independent investigation is urgently needed to examine whether long-term governance under Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit’s has undermined social stability and public trust, and to ensure that future policies serve the interests of all Dominicans, not just a select few.

7.  Long-Term Governance Failures and Personal Gain.

Under Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit’s leadership, Dominica has experienced persistent governance failures that have contributed to sustained poverty, rising crime and drug proliferation. There are serious concerns that these conditions may have been exacerbated by deliberate neglect or policy decisions that allowed political or personal gain, whether lawful or unlawful, at the expense of ordinary citizens. 

For decades, successive warnings from citizens, professionals, and civil society have highlighted:

a)  Stagnant economic opportunities for ordinary Dominicans.

b)  Youth unemployment and lack of meaningful social investment.

c) Underfunded education, healthcare, and community development.

d)  Inadequate crime prevention and drug interdiction strategies.

Despite repeated promises, these conditions have not materially improved. Instead, they have become normalized.

There is growing public concern that these failures may not be accidental, but rather the result of deliberate policy choices, neglect, or tolerance that allow instability, poverty, and social breakdown to persist, conditions that have been exploited to maintain political control, foster dependency, and shield corruption.

Citizens have raised serious questions as to whether:

a)  Chronic underdevelopment has been used to encourage reliance on patronage and handouts.

b)  Crime and drug activity have been inadequately addressed, weakening communities and civic engagement.

c)  Institutional weakness has benefited those with political connections while harming the broader population.

d)  Social instability has distracted from scrutiny of governance, public finances, and personal enrichment

8.  Government Procurement Practices and Misuse of Public Funds.

Under Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit’s leadership, major government contracts have been awarded to foreign companies without adequate transparency, competitive tendering, or meaningful inclusion of local businesses and professionals. There are serious concerns that these decisions may have been influenced by personal, political, or financial interests, potentially benefiting Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit or connected parties at the expense of national development. 

Many of these projects have failed to generate long-term economic benefits for Dominica, contributing to capital flight, underdevelopment, and missed opportunities for local employment and skills growth. 

An independent investigation is urgently needed to examine Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit’s role in procurement decisions, ensure that public funds are used efficiently and lawfully, and confirm that government contracts prioritize national interest, fairness, and economic growth for all Dominicans.

9.  Use of Public Resources for Political Favoritism.

Under Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit’s leadership, there are reports and witnesses that government-funded gifts and resources including food, building materials,  fisheries equipment, and other community support have been distributed selectively to individuals and communities loyal to the ruling party, while others who do not support the party have received nothing. 

For example, during the most recent Christmas season, hams and other gifts were reportedly given to party loyalists, while many residents in need were deliberately excluded, effectively using public resources as a weapon to reward supporters and punished and excluded others who were in desperate need.

This raises serious concerns that public funds and resources are being used as political tools to influence votes, rather than for the fair and equitable benefit of all citizens. 

Such practices suggest favoritism and potential abuse of public office, highlighting the urgent need for an independent investigation into Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit’s personal involvement in the distribution of government resources and the use of state assets for political advantage.

10.  Questionable Allocation of Public Scholarships to Politically Connected Families.

Reports indicate that Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit’s child received a publicly funded scholarship despite the family already having access to multiple government salaries, including the Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit’s salary, two parliamentary pay, two ministerial pay. 

While this may be legally permissible, it raises serious questions about the ethical use of public resources, potential conflicts of interest, and whether public programs are being allocated fairly. An independent investigation is warranted to examine these decisions and ensure that public benefits serve those in genuine need, rather than individuals with access to multiple government incomes.

11.  Transparency of Personal Wealth and Assets Acquired in Office.

Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit has never provided a clear and transparent accounting of all properties, investments, and funds acquired while in office, both in Dominica and abroad. Alarmingly, Parliament has never formally requested such disclosures, leaving citizens in the dark about the full extent of his personal wealth and financial dealings. 

This lack of transparency raises serious concerns that public office may have been used for personal enrichment, conflicts of interest, or preferential treatment, and undermines confidence in the integrity of government leadership. The Dominican people deserve full accountability and answers, and an independent investigation is urgently needed to determine the origins, legality, and disclosure of all assets held by Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit, ensuring that no public resources were misused for personal gain and that public trust is fully restored.

12.  Personal Business Holdings and Interests Since Taking Office.

Since assuming the role of Prime Minister, Roosevelt Skerrit has not provided a transparent account of any personal businesses, investments, or financial interests that he or his immediate family may hold. This lack of disclosure prevents citizens and Parliament from understanding whether public office is being leveraged for private gain, or whether decisions made in government may have benefited his personal enterprises. 

Given the potential for conflicts of interest and improper influence over state contracts or resources, an independent investigation is urgently needed to examine all business holdings and financial interests of Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit since taking office, ensuring full accountability and protection of the public interest.

13.  Excessive National Debt, Democratic Erosion, and Regional Concern.

Under Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit’s leadership, Dominica has accumulated unprecedented levels of public debt, placing a severe and long-term burden on present and future generations. There has been no full public disclosure detailing the exact dates, amounts, lenders, terms, or purposes of these debts, nor a clear accounting of how borrowed funds were used. 

This lack of transparency raises serious concerns that debt accumulation may have been deliberate, mismanaged, or structured to benefit private or political interests. Such practices undermine democratic governance, weaken public trust, and are alarming not only to Dominican communities but also to regional and international partners concerned about financial integrity, accountability, and the stability of democratic institutions. 

Allegations that public borrowing coincided with unexplained personal wealth accumulation warrant an independent investigation to determine whether public office was used, directly or indirectly, for personal gain and whether national debt was incurred in the best interests of the Dominican people.

A National Call for Transparency, Accountability, and Democratic Integrity in Dominica.

Leadership that is transparent, accountable, and answerable to the people, upholding the Constitution and the rule of law.

We therefore call for:

a)  A full, independent, and impartial investigation into the conduct of Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit and his administration, free from government or partisan influence.

b)  Comprehensive forensic audits of the Citizenship by Investment (CBI) program, covering all revenues and expenditures over the past decades, with full public disclosure of findings.

c)  The immediate public release of independently audited financial statements, including all public revenues, expenditures, debts, and obligations, presented to Parliament and the people of Dominica.

d)  An independent investigation into foreign alliances, diplomatic agreements, and international arrangements, to determine whether such decisions complied with constitutional requirements and served the national interest.

e)  Urgent implementation and independent oversight of long-promised electoral reforms, to restore public confidence in free, fair, and transparent elections and strengthen democratic institutions.

f)  A transparent review of all immigration, refugee, and deportee agreements or arrangements, including public disclosure and parliamentary scrutiny of any existing or proposed commitments.

g)  An independent examination of long-term governance failures, including whether sustained poverty, rising crime, and drug proliferation were exacerbated through neglect, policy choices, or institutional weaknesses that undermined social stability and public safety.

h)  A full independent review of government procurement and contracting practices, including the awarding of major contracts to foreign companies, to assess transparency, fairness, compliance with procurement laws, and the inclusion of local businesses.

i)   Independent scrutiny of asset declarations, wealth accumulation, and potential conflicts of interest involving senior public officials, to ensure consistency with lawful income and ethical standards.

j)  An independent investigation into the distribution of government-funded gifts and resources, including food, fisheries equipment, and community projects, to determine whether they were allocated fairly and equitably, or used to favor party loyalists during election cycles.

k)  A review of all election-period allocations of public resources under Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit’s leadership, to identify patterns of favoritism and assess whether public funds were misused for political gain or personal advantage.

l)  Public disclosure of criteria and decision-making processes for community support programs, ensuring that future distributions are transparent, impartial, and in the best interest of all citizens, not selectively benefiting political supporters.

m)  Recommendations for safeguards and oversight mechanisms to prevent the abuse of public resources for political purposes, including independent monitoring during elections.

n)  The involvement of appropriate regional or international oversight bodies, where necessary, to ensure credibility, impartiality, and public confidence in all investigations.

o)  Appropriate constitutional and legal proceedings, where warranted by the findings, including any lawful measures to hold office-holders accountable or remove them from office in accordance with the Constitution and the rule of law.

Democracy thrives on transparency, accountability, and integrity, and it is our duty as citizens to uphold these core principles. Recent events surrounding Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit of Dominica have raised significant concerns that warrant immediate attention and action. We are calling for an independent investigation devoid of government and partisan influences, followed by potential impeachment proceedings if merited by the findings.

Allegations have surfaced questioning Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit’s conduct in office, specifically related to governance and ethical practices. Concerns about potential conflicts of interest, misuse of resources, and violations of public trust have clouded his leadership. These issues are too important to be brushed aside, given that they threaten the integrity of our democratic processes and the rule of law.

It is crucial for the citizens of Dominica and the international community to ensure that our governmental leaders are held to the highest standards. An independent investigation is necessary to establish the truth and to restore public confidence in our leadership.

Sign this petition to demand a fair investigation into Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit and uphold the integrity of our democracy. Your voice matters; letus be heard.