Dominica’s economy on the road to IMF – Prevost

Prevost

At a public meeting in Lagon Roseau Monday night, in replying to the Skerrit’s Government 2011/1012 budget, Member of Parliament for Roseau Central, Hon. Norris Prevost charged that the symptoms coming out of the budget point to  the Dominican economy heading right back to the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

Budget deficits are back

According to the Roseau MP, “Whilst the Prime Minister and the other Government Ministers tried to paint a rosy picture, an objective analysis of the 2011/2012 budget reveals a looming, gloomy and frightening picture. Government finances are deteriorating rapidly. Budget deficits are back. Increased borrowing and rising debt to GDP ratios are back. Rapidly declining Public Sector Investment Program (PSIP) is back. The current account deficit stands  in the region of  $280-million and trade deficit at $450-million.  Merchandise exports are as low as $90.5-million FOB, whilst merchandise imports stand at $536-million CIF. Main production sector agriculture declined by 10.6 percent in 2010 and tourism declined by 4.1 percent in 2009. All these signs point to a collapsing Dominican economy and potential government financial crisis, similar to the one experienced in 2003.”

In support of his claim, Prevost quotes from the budget speech of the Prime Minister, “The overall balance is in deficit of $28.7-million. This figure includes grants. The primary balance which is the main fiscal indicator is also in deficit, at $8.6 million” (p14 2011/2012 Budget address).

Continued Prevost, “The budget summary table on page 35, shows that this deficit is expected to rise by some 50 percent to about $13-million in the 2011/2012 fiscal year.”

PSIP estimates plummets by whopping 100% from $253.21-million to $128.30-million

Quoting from  the Govt  Economic and Social Review document for fiscal year 2010/2011 (on page 5)  Prevost pointed out,  “At the end of fiscal year 2010/2011, the government authorized capital budget is estimated at $253.21-million. Total  expenditure at the end of the fiscal year is estimated to be $200.2-million”.

Coming forward to the 2011/2012 budget (page 40) however, Prevost pointed out, “The public Sector Investment Program for the Year 2011/2012 is estimated at $128.3-million.”

“A whopping 100% decline,” said the Roseau Central MP. “And funded by increasing debt and local government financing which grew from 29 percent in 2009/2010 to 40 percent in 2010/2011 and 51 percent in the current budget, with the grant component declining from 71 percent in 2009/10, to 60 percent in 2010/2011, and estimated to drop to 49 percent in 2011/2012.”

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80 Comments

  1. Way Out There
    July 12, 2011

    It is an absolute must that a brand new tangable economic plan be put in place. We cannot continue to build stadiums with no way to get people into the country to fill it. Nor can we upgrade an airport is supposed to increase ai traffic and then you build the road. There has to be a fluid plan of progession.

  2. Luis
    July 11, 2011

    Hi,
    Im a 16 year old guy from Guatemala. Ive been assigned to investigate from Dominica´s political and economical situation. I read a few articles, but Im not really getting what is all the trouble with your PM, the budger, the corruption, and the possible revolution. Can somebody help me with this issue?

  3. DE CARIBBEAN CHANGE,
    July 6, 2011

    Put these guys in power they behave much the same way and even worse as they did when they got in power after blasting Mamo. Our economy is on “THE HIGHWAY TO HEAVEN”.

  4. The truth
    July 6, 2011

    Tourism and exports are down. What do you expect? There was a credit crisis causing people to save more and spend less. The only part I agree with is that Dominica needs to cut spending on imports. We can produce most of what we need, apart from appliances. That’s will also create a mtitude of jobs and possibly increase exports. But exports will continue to suffer as long as America is still facing loan default and Europe remains in crisis. Afterall, if America and Greece can default, is not little dominica that won’t be affected.

  5. stoney
    July 5, 2011

    one why does UWP think dominicans have any understandings, dont they see they a preaching to a colony of…..world renouned..J…..a…s….s..

  6. Truth B Told
    July 5, 2011

    Prevost, just don’t get it! Dominicans will not be fooled by him or any of the UWP “leaders”. We know what is best for Dominica and it is the Dominica Labour Party led by Hon. Roosevelt Skerrit.

    Prevost can talk all his rubbish, and the only ones taking him on will be the few confused and disgruntled followers that are always at UWP meetings. But the vast majority is NOT INTERESTED in the negative propaganda of the UWP.

    The UWP was in government for a short while and were quickly voted out because they were inept and corrupt. They left Dominica in the worst financial crisis it has ever been in, but the DLP has managed to put our country back on the right path and we are not going back.

    So, Eddie, Ron, Prevost and Sprags find something productive to do with your time, and let the DLP Government continue to bring Dominica forward with prudent financial management and enlightened sustainable development programmes.

  7. anon
    July 5, 2011

    is a good thing i eating man…. but the first set of people i will eat is those that have the long sleeve and tie in their neck,and have the responsibility of accountablility bardouille on the port, labassiere by public works, thomas letang,gloria tavernier, julius dailey them kind of fellas there, then i will eat those that IGNORANT but always think they know better. hell dont have space for me cuz i know in my heart i am worse than the devil…
    go on tricksters, i watching allu good

    • Rats
      July 5, 2011

      Compere what kind of talk is this? Es ou queer ooh pa ka bugar?

  8. Young Wisdom
    July 5, 2011

    Name one country in the Caribbean that has not gone through or is not going through economic decline.
    When the labour party took over, They had to go to the IMF because the country was left in uncertain termoil by the UWP. The economic citizenship program was in full swing, and as a result we were BLACK LISTED!!
    Not WORKERS CAI FAIT SA?

    What about all them famrers that selling their farm land to foriegners? What about those local business man, that buying products for 5 and 3 US and selling them in dominica for well over $50. Tell me why WHITCHURCH and other supermarkets selling smoke meat at $15 for three little drumstick. and save-a-lot have a bag of chicken for $25. It has been our culture for retailers to take advantage of the people.

    What about those young men who do not want to be fisherman, construction workers, farmers, or any profession that requires hard work of them? What about the kids who do not want to go to school to learn and make their parents proud? Or the parents who more interested in what their lover saying than their children.

    Dominican society on a whole needs reformation, but wanting the politicans to do it for us is the worst way to go about it.

    We need to stand up as a strong and proud people and we most be willing to work hard for the development of our company… 100% self-reliant… not because we have to be, but because we have the ability to be.

  9. Truth, Love Peace
    July 5, 2011

    While hypocrites are questioning why didn’t Prevost go to the house to present his criticism of the budget they must remember that every opposition party in Dominica has boycotted parliament t one time or another. Mike and Rosie Labor Party did it, Eugenia Charles Freedom Party did it too. The hypocrites however seem to take hid that the economy of Dominica is in shambles.
    The prime Minister cannot continue to lie to the people-by common sense economics we should all realize that we are spending more than we are making. We are taking loans supposedly as investment yet the very same people who will be paying back the loans are not benefitting from the monies spent on behalf of the loans. Additionally the money is invested in a project that is destined to become a liability to the tax payers of this country. For the last ten years we have been depending on hand outs and charitable donations while the government has not created anything to promote sustainable growth.

    The Vierre Bird regime was corrupt however Bird brought progress to Antigua and the people were willing to trade off economic development for corruption.
    In Dominica we have mass corruption blatant miscarriage of justice and no development. It is depressing when Dominicans refer to a stadium and west coast road rehabilitation as development.

    • Truth B Told
      July 5, 2011

      Are you CRAZY or BLIND… or both?

      Dominica is developing at a faster rate than any other Caribbean nation, thanks to our thoughtful, intelligent and organised government.

      Just look around at all the infrastructural development – roads, sea walls, buildings, the educational development – more Dominican students studying at the University level than ever before in our history, there is development everywhere!

      Your foolish assertion that our government is corrupt is absurd and only shows your negative bias and anti-development nature. Our government and in particular our Prime Minister is one of the most respected and admired across the region, and the world – AND THAT’S A FACT!

      • Truth, Love Peace
        July 5, 2011

        Ha Ha Ha Ha – If you are attempting stand up comedy you are certainly not doing a good job.
        Your assinie comment is not worthy of response. Keep singing for your Red Clinic supplies Boowik.

      • Ted Lewis ( possie)
        July 5, 2011

        Truth B told

        please advise me where can i find some statics to support your claim. and while you at it please explain to me the meaning of development as compared to economic growth.
        i personally believe that you may be confusing the two terms. note a country can be growing but not developing . simple econ 101

      • only
        July 5, 2011

        What planet do you live on?
        Take off those rose colored glasses.

    • Ted Lewis ( possie)
      July 5, 2011

      Truth love and peace.
      Please used the word alleged where necessary as the cases of corruption against the Bird regime are still before the courts.

      • EH Las!!!
        July 5, 2011

        Ted, you are a real double-faced, biased idot (notwithstanding whatever academic credentials you claim to have, sincve to make a statement of ‘alledged’ to refer to the Birds in Antigua yet at the same breath crucify and condemn Skerrit for similar allegations yet to be proven in court, YOU MUST BE EITHER A DAMN FOOL OR HAD TOO MUCH TO DRINK. I would like to believe it’s the latter.

      • ?????
        July 11, 2011

        So too you must use the word alledged when it refers to our Honourable PM.

    • eddo boy
      July 5, 2011

      confues ignramus

      • Ted Lewis ( possie)
        July 6, 2011

        EH LAS

        Don’t you understand the difference between criticising and making defamatory speeches.
        By not using the word alleged in those situation as above , one statemnet then becomes defamatory and can be brought before the court of law. Where as i can criticised the PM without being defamotory on the issues facing the country or by using the word alleged where necessary.

        Please remember tat a BBC reporter got sued by lester bird for reporting ( in regards to drugs and arms) what he heard on the ground but forgeting to used the word alleged.
        Most importantly i used my correct name on this board because i am assured to use the correct decorum at all times. Btw i have never personally attacked the PM of dominica in a defamatory language on DNO.

  10. response reader
    July 5, 2011

    Crab in a Barrel mentality…If I have the solution why should I give it to you to make you look good…all it would mean after the problem is fixed is that there is no need for opposition…We Dominicans need to understand that we are the ones who are suffering at the expense of these politicians who will stop at nothing to be the ones incharge…these guys all have fat pockets and bank accounts while we scrunt to earn an honest living..we need to wake up and smell the coffee.

    • response reader
      July 5, 2011

      Correction….we are suffering at our own expense.

    • eddo boy
      July 5, 2011

      younow talking about craabs in a barrel but in the same breath you veex people have fat bank accounts. you shound happy and encorage us to get fat ccouts to. BUT I READ YOU FROM A FAR. WE GO YOUR POINT YOU TRYING TO MAKE. UNDERCOVER

  11. Eagles125
    July 5, 2011

    What’s the saying again “empty barrels make the most noise”. This is defintely UWP politicians. Making noise about the budget with no solutions.

  12. only
    July 5, 2011

    And you know what the IMF is…..the banking mafia of the world. Supreme loan sharks.
    Stay away from them.
    DA needs to start producing for export more agriculture and other items. It has done so in the past. It has the potential to feed the Caribbean. Non-chemical farming should be number one here. Once upon a time….it was. And without the IMF.
    But of course, we always have funds for the frivolous……like the new palace.

    • Young Wisdom
      July 5, 2011

      We used the IMF already, and We paid them back. that is one of the main reasons why Dominica is the only country in the caribbean not feeling the full brunt of this Global recession.

      Why them farmers selling their farm land?? Why everybody waiting for the government to find a market for them?? Nobody can’t invest in their industry?? What about PSI (PRIVATES SECTOR INVESTMENTS)????

      • ?????
        July 11, 2011

        Tell them that again. We were there before all those suffering now and the Late PM had to make a very heartbreaking decision to introduce the “Stabilization levy” to avoid laying off Civil Servants. Those of us who were not Civil Servants paid the levy with no woes and demos and we can look back and say what a wise decision we had made back then. It seems that we forget quickly and we were forced to go to the IMF. But we have crossed that hurdle. Some persons like to waste. For example I have to say it as it is. We are invited somewhere and we just pile our plates high and high. We take water and drinks and know quite well we not going to drink all. This is a shame let us take what we can consume and leave for those behind. Stop piling your plates only to place that same plate somewhere in the corner with all the food in it. Take a drink and consume all of it. It is not because you were invited and given drinks and food that one must do this. Stop the wastage. The food cost money. Let us enjoy the food and drink and not waste. Be moderate in what you do.

  13. Doubting Thomas
    July 5, 2011

    ok Mr. Prevost, very powerful argument, but let’s talk credibility…..
    -can u substantiate your claims with hard facts??

    -the source of said information, credible??

    if u’re quoting solid figures u must have documented evidence to validate and remove all doubt in reference to the credibility of said information??

    -so are these assumptions on your part, figures which u cooked up to make a good argument??

    -are we talking facts here or more opposition fiction??

    -could u sustain this argument in the house??

    we wish not to lean upon our own misunderstand so explain.

    PROOF!!!!! Mr. Prevost.

    • Truth, Love Peace
      July 5, 2011

      That is so dumb- the truth is right up your A8**** that is why you can’t see it. If you were not so blinded by Red Clinicmalitist you would notice that Prevost was pick apart the very same document that was presented to members of parliament which by the way all members of parliament receives an advance copy prior to parliamentary seating. Mr Prevost quoted figures from the PM’s report and you want evidence. Obviously you have no idea what evidence means

      • ?????
        July 11, 2011

        Disgusting and disrespectful!

    • eddo boy
      July 5, 2011

      VERY GOOD QUESTIONS. BUT DON’T EXPECT PREVOST EDISON NOR THE ANTONE IN THE UWP TO COME WITH THOSE FACTS. AS FAR AS THEY ARE CONCERN WE DOMINICANS ARE FOOLS AND THEREFOR WE WILL TAKE WHAT THEY SAY AS FACTS. BUT THEY SHOULD KNOW US BETTER THAN THAT. WE ARE NOT CHILDREN OF THE 40’S 50’S 60’S AND 70’S SON.

      AND PLEASE SHAVE THAT BUSH YOU HAVE ON YOUR FACE LET DNO GET A BETTER PICTURE OF YOUR FACE SO THAT I CAN HAVE TASTE TO READ YOUR NEWS AND NOT THINK TO RUN WHEN I SEE YOUR FACE. BE AN HONORABLE MAN AND NOT A HONORABLE TRASHIE FACE MAN. DON’T TAKE OFFENCE. SEENS IN ROSIE TIME HE TALKING TO YOU ABOUT THAT BUSH YOU HAVE ON YOUR FACE THERE.

      • Muslim_Always
        July 7, 2011

        Is that what you would tell Jesus Christ peace be upon him? To shave his face if he was present with you today? Foolish!

      • ?????
        July 11, 2011

        Stop screaming . Writing in All Capital is screaming. Writing ettiquette!

  14. REASONING
    July 5, 2011

    Dominican in the BVI,y don’t u come here if u things are so nice here with your govenment that’s working?U will not come because u eat better where u are food u would have never eaten here and dollars u earning u will not earn here.Mr.Prevost has stsyed here and contributed towards the development of the country by investing creating jobs even before entering politics and in government his party perfomed very well to a point that this present government cannot perform.What has Skerrit or any member of the government done for Dominica before entering politics?If they have archieved anything is while in governmrnt and it’s by stealing from the state.

  15. July 5, 2011

    Politics in DA is just a joke

    • eddo boy
      July 5, 2011

      TO YOU NOT US

      • Young Wisdom
        July 5, 2011

        It is a joke for true… Instead of giving a plan for development… Our opposition just demonstrating…. for 11 yrs now.

  16. EH Las!!!
    July 5, 2011

    What we have in DA now is a set of TALKERS from Athie to DR Savarin and the like. All talk talk and no action or manningful suggestions to move us forward. Just a bunch of critics and sceptics but no one with critical thought and solutions. This government may not be the best one for DA, but at least they are trying. Can’t say the same for the fools who are desperate to get in there.

    And by the way, I still just can’t understand why all the so called ‘people of social conscience and morals’ who use every opportunity at every graduation speech to lambast the government and cast nonsensical aspersions, can honestly sit by and support people who are being paid a job by taxpayers to go in the House to represent them, yet do not attend and still collect their paychecks at the end of the month?

    Well I guess, is only one set of people who can do wrong. Hypocracy is really something eh??

    • Scare Rit
      July 5, 2011

      Going to the house which happens to be once a blu moon is just a minor aspect of the job of parlimentarians. In addition you know fiarly well that the opposition in parliament in reality has no say in the decisions taken by government. The presence of the opposition in parliament is just protocal – whether the opposotion is blue, green or red.
      I would not encourage the opposition to stay away from the parliamentary proceedings.

    • Eagles125
      July 5, 2011

      I totally agree with you.

    • Ted Lewis ( possie)
      July 5, 2011

      Unless you use some young coconut water to treat your RED EYES you will never understand that by taking a stand to boycott paliament is representation for the people ( tax paying people) that believe their democracy has been violated by i) the current electoral process in dominica 2) an illegal Prime minister as it relates to his dual cittizenship 3)The disrepect of the same house of paliament by the PM who fails to provide the funds for electoral reformed as mandated by paliament.

      whats the point of going to paliament , when collective decision are made buy the house , one man decides to change it .

      • EH Las!!!
        July 5, 2011

        Ted shut your ignorant mouth and stay in Antigua boy!! You just babbling the nonsense that you are being fed on the net. There are more glaring things of a personal nature that you should be paying attention to at this time than typing a whole bunch of idiotic, unsubstantiated statements on the net!!

      • ?????
        July 11, 2011

        TEd Lewis (possie) behave yourself and I do expect some suggestions etc and not disrespectful remarks. You seem to have blue eyes too! Is that so? Be objective and make objective criticsm and you seem to have forgotten the word alleged in your comment. Please correct!

      • ?????
        July 11, 2011

        So Ted you are not home then? Please come and make your eyes boil your peas. Hope to see you soon to take a trip around the island and then after you would comment objectively!

    • eddo boy
      July 5, 2011

      BINGO. I COULD NOT HAVE SAID IT BETTER

      • Ted Lewis ( possie)
        July 6, 2011

        EH Las
        Once again you have displayed your inability to tackle me on the Issue so you try coming personal . I said to you already that your personal attacks won’t get me to shut up and my personal life is very fine both in antigua and dominica. I am a very proud man and i am happy .

        for you information , well you should know i do read alot, and can form my own judgement on the prevailing issues in dominica. I don’t just repeat what people say but i research and analyze information for my self.
        I am in dominica more than five time a year . i am a train economist that represented Antigua at caricom level, Oecs level, ECCB Boot Camp etc and at those forums i do get a lot of info on the economy of dominica .

        Let me give you some data on dominica debt from 2000 – 2010
        central GOV debt ( millions)
        ext domestic total
        2000 318.2 384.6 702.8
        2001 376.4 401.0 777.4
        2002 439.0 286.1 725.1
        2003 488.3 257.1 745.3
        4 470.7 223.6 694.3
        5 524.6 250.5 775.1
        6 552.8 278.3 831.1
        7 533.1 256.5 789.7
        8 521.8 280.9 802.7
        9 498.6 317.5 816.1
        10 538.4 228.2 766.6

        note this is end calender 2010 and not fiscal year.
        for the sake of space i will sum the rest

        total public corperation or governmnet guaranted debt total 149.4m in 2000 and 165.9 m end 2010
        total DOD was 852.3 m in 2000 now 932.5m at end 2010

        now tell me , the imf program was design to put the debt on a downward trajectory . was the programm successful because your pM always gives praise to the program. Use that info to judge the above article as my source is very credible.

        SOURCE of info ECCB.

      • Ted Lewis ( possie)
        July 6, 2011

        central GOV debt
        ext domestic total
        318.2 384.6 702.8
        376.4 401.0 777.4
        439.0 286.1 725.1
        488.3 257.1 745.3
        470.7 223.6 694.3
        524.6 250.5 775.1
        552.8 278.3 831.1
        533.1 256.5 789.7
        521.8 280.9 802.7
        498.6 317.5 816.1
        538.4 228.2 766.6

  17. true dominican
    July 5, 2011

    SAME THING WOLVES IN SHEEP CLOTHING. AGAIN OLD MEN COURSING TROUBLE SIR PUT YOUR IN THE HOUSE TO SAY WHAT EVER U HAVE TO SAY.. THAT’S WHERE U CAN SHOW YOUR RESPECT AND THAT’S WHAT OPPOSITION HAVE TO DO STOP BEING ON THE STREET WITH SOME FOOL’S AND BRAGGING. WHAT IS YOUR PLAN DID YOU ALL START ANY PROJECT AND GOVERNMENT STOP IT? SHOW US WHAT U ALL HAVE DONE . MAN ALL I COULD DO WITH U ALL IS DO SOMETHING TO GET READ OFF U ALL . YOU AND THE UWP IS NOT IMPORTANT TO US,OLD MEN GREEN, EDDISON PREVOST.DO SOMETHING BETTER FOR NEXT ELECTION TRY TO ENCOURAGE YOUNG PEOPLE TO THE PARTY AND GIVE THEM A BRAKE TO RUN THE PARTY RIGHT NOW THE LEADER MUTE , GIVE HIM A BRAKE TO EXPRESS HIM SELF

    • Dominican at Heart
      July 5, 2011

      The analysis of the economic situation presented by Mr. Prevost is credible and if we are not careful Dominica is going to head back into serious economic crisis. There is no sustainable fiscal and or invesntment policies currently on the table to address our way out and we are already seeing signs of belt tightening…Dominicans better be ready for the rough waters ahead… :?:

      • Anonymous
        July 5, 2011

        Prevot would know because they were the ones who place Dominica in the worst financial state its ever been.

        UWP in additon the critism, present an alternative to the Dominican people. They reason the can’t its because do not have a solution. They are raising for political unrest with every statement the government makes hoping that eventually one will take hold.

        How can any reasonable thinking organization convince the majority to take them seriously when they are behaving like children. The adult thing to do is to use the constitutional tools available to you to bring your points across. Don’t try to re-invent the wheel when you’ve failed so dismally in the last election. I fed wait for them man to get their act together. I would love to be apart of foward thinking, progressive movement in Dominica.

      • Eagles125
        July 5, 2011

        I rebuke that statement.

      • eddo boy
        July 5, 2011

        SAYS WHO? YOU AND THE UWP? WE KNOWS BETTER. WE KNOW WHAT IS CREDIBLE OR NOT. AND IF IT IS SO CREDIBLE BACK IT UP WITH HARD DOCUMENTED FACTS. THATS ALL WE ASKING MY FRIEND. NOT LIP SERVICE LIKE PREVOST.

    • REASONING
      July 5, 2011

      So called true dominican with no capital,u are probably young right now and trying to dicredit others because of their age.I hope u would not want to live to these men’s age or by the time u realise that this age is on u,i hope u do not commit suicide.Do u have parents or grand parents?Is it your plan to do away with them as they age?I am far from the age of Ron,Eddison and Prevost and still a young man but will refuse to endorse your statement.Young people are usually blind and do not have the wisedom to make good decisions,so we need these elders to guide us through.Let them age gracefully and hope to to age gracefully as them.

      • Eagles125
        July 5, 2011

        I repuke that statement.

      • eddo boy
        July 5, 2011

        THEY ARE OLD THEY SHOULD MAKE WAY FOR THE YOUNGER ONES LIKE BAZIL SANDFORD AND RONNY. CANT YOU SEE THESE PLD MEN ARE BLOCKING THE GROTH OF THE PARTY? BUT MORE THEY STAY THERE IS BETTER FOR THE PRIME MINISTER. THESE MEN ARE SELF DISTRUCT.

  18. possie pple
    July 5, 2011

    damn sot…..what’s the point if it is like beff on the road. No Minutes, so it not recorded in the house as your contribution and rebuttal. Allu just a bunch of jokers.

    • Dominican at Heart
      July 5, 2011

      I believe the opposition is making their position known. they are dissatisfied with the management of the economy. the protest is justified. Hope you are ready for the rough road ahead… :?:

      • ?????
        July 11, 2011

        At heart????? Give some suggestion on how D/Can at heart would tackle the “alleged” problems that you talk about. Hope to get some feedback from you.

    • Ted Lewis ( possie)
      July 5, 2011

      What would you have said had it been recorded in paliament.what difference would it have made. Your parl rep from possie was in parliament did he tabled a plann for the continued development of portsmouht? when are we going to light the park , when are we going to stop pay to use lights on the basketball court, how are we going to get rid off the 50 plus paros by the st. john’s school, how many additional flights he have plann for next season to increase stay over visitors, what about the cruise industries, what new ship have been targetted to replace carnival , what are the planns to increase activity during the next off season, ……………..
      you need to demand representation over attendance.

      • ?????
        July 11, 2011

        I would be pleased to hear as an econmist your plan to get rid of some of the challenges you spoke about. I for one would be very happy to read your suggestions!! It takes two to tango. You can make suggestions as well then I will thumbs up you. I humbly await your comments Mr Economist! I thank you in advance! Respectfully!

  19. Muslim_Always
    July 5, 2011

    In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful.

    Political Science is an amazing social science that impacts on all of our lives. It is so sad the atmosphere created by many “politicians” in this country.

    I would like to commend Mr. Prevost for the way he has responded to the budget, unfortunately, I believe the U.W.P should have gone to Parliament to represent the people who voted for them. If majority of the supporters urge the United Workers Party to represent their issues, then it is incumbent upon their leaders to listen to the mandate of the people.

    Secondly, all these political parties we listen to, they were all given a chance to manage the affairs of the country. The reality is, none have adequately address the crucial economic crisis in this country. This is reflected in the migration pattern in this country, second, our very high import bill in contrast to our export bill as well as many more evidences on the ground.

    Lastly, I urge the U.W.P come up with a detailed logical and feasible plan to solve critical issues in this country. They need to do their research and homework and to tackle issues that affects us in this country or else, they will continue on the path to destruction and oblivion.

    • response reader
      July 5, 2011

      Well said Sir, couldn’t be said better.

    • ?????
      July 11, 2011

      Well said Muslim_Always!

  20. Unorthodox
    July 5, 2011

    Why ur idiotic self didnt go to the house n say that???

    • PREVOST
      July 5, 2011

      because i would really be an idiot to sit and listen to the bull and lies pouring from the devils deceptive mouth.

      • d
        July 5, 2011

        its a better way to deal with the matter. maybe i can give one point, give the country the salary that you all get for doing nothing. think of that.

    • They MAD
      July 5, 2011

      and when he go into the house and say it….then what?…ah?….then what?…the same POLITICALLY IGNORANT people like you would say…he go in the house to talk nonesense….stop being a hypocrite!

      • Young Wisdom
        July 5, 2011

        Fine… give us a plan… If is mad we mad… give us a plan… where is the plan for development of the UWP??

    • ?????
      July 11, 2011

      How could he have to the House when he is not a Parl Rep. Unless we elect Muslim_Always to represent one of them who refuses to make an appearance in the House. DNO let us have a vote for Mister to go to the House to make his contribution

  21. PAT
    July 5, 2011

    PREVOST WHY DID’NT YOU GO AND SIT IN PARLIAMENT TO QUESTION THE BUDGET, THAN
    TAKING ABOUT IT IN LAGOON.

    • for sure
      July 5, 2011

      u do right prevost, let them foolish dominicans see wats happening. they blind

      • ?????
        July 11, 2011

        Why call people names????

    • Eagles125
      July 5, 2011

      They should be ashame of themselves. UWP is Dominica’s version of Bernie Madoff. They are getting a salary for performing no work. Political ponzi scheme.

  22. ok
    July 5, 2011

    Now tell me how you plan to improve it.

    • PREVOST
      July 5, 2011

      writing on the wall, public works cannot get paid, imports is like a 10000 percent higer than exports, huge debt everywhere, venezuela worse off than dominica, money not coming from there again, chinese have and advantage over declining dominican business men by flooding our country with inferior toxic goods and do not paid fair duties and VAT, disregard for agriculture, giving away public funds for political gain(red clininc), sales of passport for political campagne, stealing millions to build apartment, villas, house and swimming pool. THERE ARE SO MANY MORE I CAN MENTION, SO PLEASE PEOPLE TAKE YOUR HEADS FROM YOU A@@ AND SMELL THE COFFEE THERE MAKING NOT YOUR OWN SHIT..

      • FORKIT
        July 5, 2011

        LOL, YOU SO RIGHT

      • July 5, 2011

        prevost I have one question, remember you all had you all time in office, and was kick out in less than no time, now it’s labour time.so do yourself the better good . come up with a plan to take Dominica to the next level, help the Government build a better country. and am sure we will have a better Dominica.

      • ok
        July 5, 2011

        You still have not mention how you all plan to fix the problem.

      • Dominican at Heart
        July 5, 2011

        That’s just the tip of the iceberg…and coming soon INFLATION, usually tagged in RED :?:

    • Papa Dom
      July 5, 2011

      …. and when he tells you that, will you believe or even consider what he says?

      • ok
        July 5, 2011

        If it make sense, yes!

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