Businessman Gregor Nassief has published an open letter to the Prime Minister in which he seeks to correct what he describes as misleading statements made about him during the Prime Minister's September 9 press conference.
In the letter, dated September 17, 2026, Mr Nassief thanks the Prime Minister for naming him and for what he calls the more measured tone of the press conference, but states plainly that he wishes to deal with several misleading points raised.
The open letter is the latest development in a public exchange between the two men, and it places the dispute squarely in the public domain at a time when scrutiny of public statements by officials is high.
Mr Nassief's intervention follows the Prime Minister's decision to address him by name during the September 9 press conference. The letter does not dispute that he was named, and it acknowledges the change in tone, but it makes clear that the businessman believes the record needs correction.
The letter is framed as a direct address to the Prime Minister, opening with a formal salutation and closing with the author's name. It is written in the first person and is presented as a personal response rather than a statement issued through a company or organisation.
At the centre of the letter is Mr Nassief's contention that several claims made at the press conference were misleading. The letter states that he wishes to deal with those claims, though the published extract does not set out each point in full.
The timing of the letter, eight days after the press conference, suggests that Mr Nassief took time to consider the Prime Minister's remarks before responding publicly. The letter is dated September 17, 2026, and was published in full as an open letter.
Open letters of this kind are unusual in Dominica's public life, where disagreements between prominent figures are often handled through statements to the media or through private channels. By publishing the letter, Mr Nassief has ensured that his response is available to the widest possible audience, including Dominicans at home and across the diaspora.
The letter does not call for any specific action, nor does it announce any legal step. It is presented as an effort to set the record straight, and its stated purpose is to correct the public record rather than to escalate the dispute.
For the reading public, the exchange raises questions about how public figures respond when they are named in official settings. The Prime Minister's press conference was a formal occasion, and remarks made there carry weight. Mr Nassief's decision to reply in writing, rather than through a press briefing, keeps the exchange on the record and allows readers to weigh both sides.
The letter has been circulated as an open letter, meaning it is intended for public consumption. It carries a note that all views and claims in the letter belong solely to the author, a standard disclaimer that separates the author's position from that of any publication carrying it.
No response from the Office of the Prime Minister has been reported. The letter stands as Mr Nassief's account of the matters raised, and it is likely to be read closely by those following the exchange.
Dominica 1 will continue to report on the public record as further statements are made.
