Bernard Hurtault, Political Leader of the Dominica Freedom Party, has delivered a poignant Christmas message framing the holiday as a metaphor for national redemption. In his address, Hurtault articulated deep concerns about the erosion of Dominica’s cultural soul while expressing unwavering faith in its resilience.
The political leader identified multiple symptoms of social deterioration, including political corruption, blatant favoritism, escalating violence, reckless disregard for traffic safety, and widespread neglect of communal rules. These phenomena, he suggested, indicate a troubling fragmentation of the island’s foundational values.
Despite these challenges, Hurtault emphasized witnessing daily manifestations of Dominica’s enduring spirit. He cited pre-dawn market vendors radiating warmth and dignity, spontaneous camaraderie among citizens in airports, respectful youth proudly wearing school uniforms, and elderly constituents offering heartfelt encouragement. These moments, he described, reveal the persistent heartbeat of Dominican identity.
Hurtault positioned Dominica as possessing rare qualities in an increasingly superficial world—a place where life maintains balance between labor and wonder, effort and joy, survival and celebration. He framed the preservation of this unique civilization as both a national imperative and a potential global exemplar of humane society.
The DFP leader concluded with a Christmas-inspired call to action, urging citizens to reject cynicism and recommit to shared values of compassion, humility, and distinctive Dominican identity. He pledged his party’s commitment to walking this path alongside citizens, invoking both Christian guidance and cultural pride as sustaining forces for the nation’s journey forward.