Four government parliamentarians and the leader of the opposition Hector John will represent Dominica at the rescheduled OECS Assembly.
That first sub-regional gathering of the assembly which was carded to have been held on June 15, is now expected to be convened on August 10 (2012), according to Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit.
“In Dominica’s case the leader of the opposition and four from the Government side will represent Dominica at this OECS Assembly – we look forward to this assembly.
Our hope is that very important regional matters which affect the people of the OECS will be discussed,” the Government Information Service quotes the prime minister as saying.
The revised Treaty of Basseterre of 2010, which governs the OECS move towards an Economic Union, outlines provisions for the establishment of the OECS Assembly as one of the five principles of the sub-regional grouping.
The revised date was agreed on at the OECS Authority meeting in St Vincent attended by Prime Minister Skerrit.
He says that meeting examined the economic situation confronting OECS member states.
“There is a dramatic drop in revenue and there is also an increase in expenditure and the question is how do you balance those things,” the prime minister said.
The OECS Heads of government expect to continue their discussion on the economy when they meet again later this month at the OECS Monetary Council Meeting in St Kitts.
They are expected to “devise strategies as to how we can overcome some of those challenges”.
Hector?
DNO, Why that imbalance in the delegation, four government members and one opposition, why not make ie a level playing field, on another note since Mr James is the leader of the UWP, when is he going to be named as the leader of the opposition, commonsense dictates that its time that he begins to lead the party through out
the reason for the imbalance is because each government is suppose to send proportional representation from parliament. given the large majority of the ruling party, the proportion becomes 4-1. a country like Antigua with a 10-7 split and St. Vincent with a 9-8 split will be sending 3 gov and 2 opp.
I hope they will carry that live i want to hear the Hector speech, he so petty already!!!!
I love that idea though it is best for the islands.
Thought Hector looks is the least of what matters but what he can contribute to the summit, if looks matters Dominica would be in a much better possision as it is now instead we are going down hill
We will see if Ralph Gonsalves can come back on a show to deal with that one for you
As far as I am aware, free movement within the OECS became effective early in August 2011. The Governments are not disseminating the information to the public. I believe in some instances it may be deliberate as they continue to collect revenue from work permits.
Let us see whether or not they will be slowly be attempting to slip the SUCRE in under the radar and let us see whether we will all suddenly discover, (including the GIS presenter who claimed that there is no monetary aspect to the ALBA grouping), that there is in fact an intention on the part of the ALBA group of countries to introduce a common currency to be used by all the member states. Maybe ALBA is making many decisions on behalf of the member countries which only the Heads of States (and a select few of their confidants) are aware of. Let us watch and wait!!!!
I do not know why do these ppl waste any type of money sending Hector John to such meetings. Thats a pure waste of money and time.
Live show tonight with special guest Dr Ralph Gonsalves and PM Skerrit on Kairi FM. Show starts at 8PM
I am only interested in the free movement of people within the OECS so I won’t have to get a work permit to work in antigua. Every year I have to pay $500 dollars to work. so unless this free movement of people is implemented in their domestic law This OECS thing is just another waste of time like the CSME.
Why u want to go an work Antigua for..Antigua now can’t feed there self,,Antigua hav d most vacant houses now..wen last u hear somebody cum from Antigua an build a house bring down a car or bike or boat..Dominican need to stop make people tink we hungry..
If You live in Antigua i think you need to look into that because from what i understood all the islands ‘Domestic’ law supports the non-work permit. Antigua brokes now so i suspect they deliberately prolonging it….Spencer is the worst!!