Prime Minister, Roosevelt Skerrit, is projecting positive growth in Dominica’s economy in the new financial year.
This despite negative growth reported in 2012.
During the presentation of the national budget on Wednesday Skerrit said preliminary GDP estimates indicate Dominica’s economy recorded -0.1 percent growth last year.
He said while this outlook is not in line with government’s projections “it is slightly above the average of the ECCU region.”
However, he told parliament that the economy is projected to grow by 1.6 percent in 2013 with a further growth of 1.7 percent in 2014.
He said this will be supported by improvements in the agriculture, tourism and construction sectors.
“In 2012 agricultural production accounted for 12.7 percent of total GDP with an overal increase of 7.5 percent,” he said. “Positive growth was recorded in all sub-sectors with the exception of bananas which saw 23.5 percent reduction in production…”
He is projecting a 1.3 percent in increase in the agricultural section in 2013 which he says is supported “by a turnaround in the banana sub-sector” which is expected to increase by 3.1 percent.
“Positive growth rates in all other sub-sectors will keep the sector on a whole on a positive growth trend,” Skerrit noted.
The prime minister said the hotel and restaurant sector contracted 1.6 percent in 2012 in contrast to to a growth of 8.3 percent in 2011. He noted that the number of cruise calls and passengers have decreased “significantly” due mainly to an inactive off season where there were no cruise ship calls.
He pointed out that although the number of stay over visitors increased by 3.5 percent over the previous year the length of time spent and the amount of money spent by visitors has dropped, resulting in overall contraction of value added to the sector.
However Skerrit is projecting a growth of 1.5 percent in 2013, taking into account an increase in tourism arrivals, the introduction of new cruise ship calls “as well as new business that is expected in the tourism sector.” He said the reliability of air transportation is expected to be “an added advantage to travelers” as LIAT continues its re-fleeting exercise.
“It is also anticipated that tourism spending will increase given the improvement in the economies of the source markets,” he said.
Skerrit said economic activities in the construction sector declined by 6.9 percent in 2012 following growth of 4.5 percent in 2011. However he is projecting a ‘turnaround’ as “private sector activity and new public sector infrastructure project come on stream.”
“This is expected to result in a growth of 7.1 percent,” he said.
The prime minister also pointed out that the education sector accounted for 13.7 percent of GDP in 2012, “a slight increase from 12.7 percent in 2011.”
He said there is growth of 7.1 percent in that sector which he said in due to an increase in enrollment in the private education sub-sector. He projects a further 1 percent increase in 2013.
Growth is also expected in the banks, credit unions and insurance sectors by 1.7 percent, according to the prime minister.
My cousin who lives abroad wanted to know if there is some method in place for Dominicans living abroad to be able to cast their votes without coming down to Dominica. Anyone has the answer?
Thank you
The galvanize the Labor Party gives out are not bought with their own money from their pockets. Thus, this giving of the tax payers property to their supporters is open corruption. It is the same as taking a desk from the police station, or a chair from the Ministry and giving it to your friend. It’s robbery, bribery and it’s a corrupt practice that needs to be stopped. Give the people jobs/work so they could buy their own Galvanize – that will enable the stores to do business. When the government is handing out stuff to the people like Santa Claus, businesses are stifled.
They say “if you don’t have nothing good to say don’t say anything.” So that’s why I’m not saying nothing.
To dethrown the DLP, the opposition has to win 8 seats but labour will not lose any seats.
So talking and writing is free on DNO so keep writing uwp clowns
Just save that note okay
LOOK HATERS!
when skirret passing with his handouts I for sure do not want a lil money or some pile wood will not buy my vote. why get money 1 every five years and vote for you when the youth have no where to work. I rather have a job and get my own money. So ill be voting you out for sure. You and tony and all the others are too currupt
here we go again with pre-election madness, is he even listening to his self though……hey but then again he doesn’t have to make any sense. All he has to do is sit there, look pretty and flash his dimple…..was just wondering if D/a is an ad cause that is the only place i know that has been voting on account of sex appeal……do what u want admin, it’s under ur roof right?
i suspect they approving what comments they want too. stupes. Approving all comments against skerrit does not take away from the fact that he is going to win elections again
I would like someone out there who is more knowledgeable than I am, to explain to me, how is it plausible to have growth of -0.1 percent ? PLEASE DO EXPLAIN !
It’s negative growth or no growth.
It technical language. lol
I couldnt even read de report. REALLYYYYYYY SKERRIT!
REALLY
A real dynamic and genuine group of Dominicans need to form a party to go against Labour in the next elections. So much of our hard earned tax money is being wasted and ministers tired come on radio and try to fool us. Workers aself all they can talk about is dual citizenship. Dominica need a savior.
For those few who still suppor Skerrit’s nonesense. Ther is a proverb that states, “The devil in hell has his people. Glad to know that Skerrit is on his way out. Bye bye Skerrit, thank you for your service and Welcome Lenox. Let’s tie our belts and get to work and let’s make a difference. Come on all our youn people. Let’s get moving.
BRO as much as I love Lennox for what he has done and what he continues to do. I know you as a very smart one. What makes you or me, in the DA political context there will be much of a change. you should know better. Politicians in government don’t change they pretent to change, Too many probs
always better to make believe through the PSs’
It so so low and laughable when I see grown people talking about Skerrit’s “good looks and dimples” Come-on now stop this senseless comments in this modern times.
OMG!!!! @Roseau i thought it was only me,u doh want to hear the foolish ppl in my constituency…..i was starting to think something was seriously wrong with
me…..thank u save me from thinking that i am crazy……bunch of jack***es.
With all the big mouth and criticism that I am seeing here of Skeritt, I am sure if and when he turns up infornt of their door , they will crumble and sing a different tune.
So it is time we man-up and stand up for what we believe in.
From what I am seeing here Dominicans can’t wait to vote the Administration out of office.
@ st joe do u know that i can post under 20 diffrent names on here try it u will see like right now my post name cleared so i would have to re-enter it not in the mood so it will turn up as anonymous my post name is real possie i cld change it to doc love,mots and so on so when u say so much people on here want change its just a few.
This man is incompetent if after 13 years all could not develop a country instead you guys have further push it into debt, kill agriculture and production and even worse all the youth is either unemployed or underemployed. If allu think allu getting another chance then think again . Dominicans has wise up no longer will they make hand outs for election allow them to vote for poverty, dishonestly and greed driven politicians you guys need to go . lol. All literate Dominicans can see that this country is on a downward spiral because of all you miss management
Change is not option its a must
so much growth and we taking so much loan. cant understand that. no one project we can finance on our own.
Dno, feel free to post whatever you want whenever you want, after all, it is your site.
trust me…i know what u talking about. that admin there when he ready he approving my post. if his spirit doh take my post he leaving it right there and approving all others.
Tell me how are we going to grow…by talk alone?? PLEASEEEEEE
Re-Elected by an avalanche this time. A battle tested leader. Hail to you chief. You took our country from tragedy to triumph. Years from now the wisdom of your leadership will be even more apparent.
You are truely a dreamer or must be living overseas and coming down every now and then.
Skerrit is a leader in slash and burn, bad talking his colleagues divisive techniques.The agricualture industry in bad state , sporting facilities centralize and in bad state, high unemployment among the youths leaving high school, and Da is infested with drugs , it is now one of the major trans-shipment points in the caribbean,Police frustrated.
So tell me what he has championed in the 15 yrs in office.
You must be judging Him by the hand-outs and building materials he giving every weekend.
He knows if he give people jobs then they would become independent thinkers and see the light to vote him out.
I may be where I am but I know that presently no party but the Labour party can take my DA forward. I was a Labourite in my mothers womb and will go to the grave as a Labourite. Mwenmem (memyself)
Any party that sees that it is high time to remove the 15% VAT can come and talk to me.
What growth? Visit st.lucia, Barbados or trinidad u will see growth skerrit makes Dominicans poorer.
Really! Do your research before you make these comments.
this year budget is what i will call a housewife with a lazy husband budget.
don’t want do do much because she not sure if her husband will make more and she is not seeing any gam that he will
before u addressed parliament, you should have defined the term “growth”.
Mr PM , your dimples have faded and your good looks have diffused …. I do believe that it’s time to give up the finance ministry and focus on education . In my opinion , Dominica isn’t getting anywhere competitively regarding investment , hotel industries , innovative agricultural programmes and youth empowerment and development . The best industry that we possess is ” the unemployment industry ” . Too many people are unemployed and are underpaid . I’m really tired of listening to this ” fly-by-night ” Prime Minister !
I believe a great the mistake Skerrit made as Prime Minister was to make Mr. Timothy the Minister of Health. Instead of having so many advisors in his office who it appears, does not kwow the difference between a credit and debit,should have had Mr. Julius Timothy as his Financial Advisor.
Skerrit does not want to empower the ministers to give them any ideas to replace him.
All of the should abandon ship next election.
@ Leon He thought he would stay young all the time, and hurl insults at the middle age and the elderly. He is surley looking like a 55 year old now.
EVERYTHING IS FOR A TIME.
PM say credit union and banks will hav growth, river bank he talking about man…budget of doom and gloom…
change is not an option change is a must
now that’s one of the most Hilarious comments on this issue
But Wait; was it not a couple of weeks ago, that the PM in the AM talking about how Dominica economy was performing better than, the USA,UK and Canada. Dominicans are sucking salt for toffee.
Out of 27 comments, 26 are basically saying that the PM presented a hopeless budget and it’s just about time that DLP pack up and leaveo office.
If this is a reflection of the way Dominicans feel, well Skerrit finibat and all is not yet lost for Dominica.
Change is no longer an option, it is a MUST!
Unfortunately, elections are not won by opinions on DNO or radio stations and most of the people posting on DNO do not live in Dominica. Take it to the streets of Dominica and find out how people feel. I think you will find that the vast majority like the job that the labour party is doing.
Is there anything in that budget for teachers? With the little salary teachers make here especially primary school teacher and buy the time you pay rent and bill there isn’t anything much you can do. Can’t even take a loan to buy a piece of land and build a house….. When will teachers get something more?????
I completely agree with you… No provision for teachers and young people. I’m sure there are teachers who would like to build there own homes. Can’t go to the bank or cu cuz they looking for something to take if u can’t pay the loan. Wat if u don’t have? Skewo help ur young teachers to help you. Give them materials to build there homes especially those with the land or piece next to their family land.
All it have here for teachers is bringing them down when we don’t get the desired results from some students.
Teachers need something tooo…. I hope you reading the comments hon. Pm
BIG PRETTY SMILE = TO I GOT YOU FALL IN THE TRAP.
the only growth i can see in dominica is the villas that getting bigger, more extension to it..
mr. prime minister tell us what you all have done for us in the south for the past five years, NOTHING, NOTHING AND NOTHING. so i hope that you all have nothing to tell us when election fever start.Not a glass of water for petite savanne and grand-bay,we tried with all u games. Look at the condition of the road to t-savanne is like no one cares for years it is like that, the geneva bridge will soon fall, so…. we finish with that we fed up
economy will grow when funds for projects are channeled through the Village councils and not to parl rep who gives contracts to their friends and cannot give account
It upsets me so much when I hear Dominicans say if not Skerrit who? This shows that you have no confidence in your children, brothers, sisters, uncles, aunts and grandchildren. There are lots of intelligent people in Dominica who can do a much better job than skerrit.
That is quite true, I guess none are in politics now for sure those that are there now are hopless. Look at the UWP candidates and the labour. In the land of the blind a one eye man is KING.
With so many Dominicans catching their tail in poverty, coupled with unemployment, this man comes to the people time and time again stuttering from a book, things and terms he himself cannot understand.
Skerrit under your mismanagement and reckless, myopic and blind fiscal discipline, Dominica will never experience growth. The poverty on the ground,on island,all around the country is frighteningly frightening. But you still have the unmitigated gall, you are still brazen enough to mention the work growth in your nonsense.
SHAME ON YOU MAN!
You have turned Dominica into a failed state, and the electorate needs to “BOOT YOU OUT VERY FAR”.
Skerrit.
I think you need to get the President’s speech. Seriously…Perhaps ask for additonal time to have the budget redrafted taking his salient points one at a time – think strategy vs operational effectiveness and research what is “economic growth’ and come better with better strategies for this economy than that… For crying out loud comrad.! Is hti sman really serious..! SMH
Thank you
I am the honorabless skelliwahbunga
Thank you madams speaker..
given its an election year…I would like to set aside my speech and make some amendments….
to stimulate the economy
I am immediately removing all customs and vat charges on first time home builders and business construction…
I am giving the the ffirst 500.00 electricity charge vat free
All motor vehicle fuel vat free
The civil service will receive 15% increase every year for next 3years..bringing salaries in line with the OECS.
Motor vehicle custom and import duties effective immediately is 48.5 %
I want to see my people afford to drive a nice vehicle.
I am allocating monies to upgrade the Portsmouth and marigot hospital .
I am embarrassed madams speaker the lone difribulator at the pm hospital is without batteries.
what if I get a heart attack.running this country is stressful
madam speaker effective immediately the solid waste will be processed to make fertilzer. The Chinese has expertise in this area and I will ask them to help…after all this
valuable comodity is been washed into donkey beach..
on education the Chinese will take over its time we see domcanese in the Olympics…improving our work ethics..
on tourism we have done all we can
Cruise ships continue to bypass the most beautiful island in the chain
so I have given the pwd property to the Chinese for a hotel development.
in close proximity to the port
We trust that Chinese cruise operators will look at that favorably.
on crime if things don’t improve the Bolivian army al ready stationed at the coffee factory will be commanded.
on another note
the Hon Ts has just noted the income from imports and motor vehicle tax has increased by 20 million
as 200 containers are due to be shipped from japan
and the haitains are shipping the 1990 /2000 out
Thank you madam speaker
the good times are here to stay.
Like is said we must not call today budget day. Its BOWBALL day. Because everything is pure lies. What a waste of time speech this.
Dominicans are too stupid, go ahead vote Sherrit, You people like hardtime
5 more years of measery will do them good
Misery*
Man i was looking at the GDP of countries and Da has about 480 million, Grenada like, 880 million, Lucia like 1,200 million. Something terribly wrong. These countries are our OECS brothers, sowhst they have that wedon’t?
Small question, Does St Lucia and St Vincent have almost twice our population ? Thank you.
Kuddos to the budget speech..
pig and chicken farm…more pig than workers
What to feed the animals?expensive Imported feed…
what to feed the poor…Chinese chicken .bon apetit
coffee factory the coffee trees not yet planted matureing in 10 years time….
Mr minister can we get a chicken and pig feed factory please.God bless..
Dominicans be grateful that we are not like Syria. Today budget day a bright future has been painted …we heard that more jobs will be created because of the abatoir….so many pigs and chicken farms creating jobs if the math is right given the poor performance of the economy
isn’t it a fact the pigs and chicken may be enjoying dominicans ffor dinner…
At least the Syrians have the heart to fight for their country. So we are really not like Syria.
Zero investments, Zero Growth.
I wish mr. Skerrit all the best with his cautious growth projections. We must bear in mind that in a case where inflation is 3.29%, as it was in Dominica for 2012 any growth below that factor is negative in real terms. Of course, I do assume that Govt.economic growth predictions are presented in % points, before inflation but if not I would like to see a statement to the contrary, at the same time giving us inflation projections for the next three years or so. It still looks like we all will have to tighten our belts a little bit longer.
This was a very sensible budget. It touched every sector of the economy and the majority of the projects which are expected to bring about the projected growth are already in motion. I see every reason to be optimistic.
This is so sad – I am just not sure which one is worse.
The fact that the economy is doing so badly and that all these anticipated projections for growth are not based on any historic factors or
That the PM continues to fool the masses and they and him really believe what he says.
Poor Dominica!
Until Skerrit takes the growth from under the hat,it will not grow.Skerrit did not have to come to parliament in order to read the 2013 budget ,all he had to do was to send the recording of last year’s budget to the parliament. A few words and figues have been changed,but every projection we heard last year, we heard it in the 2013 budget.
im not being political but mr PM the country hard, and getting harder. I living hand to mouth wiii.
I dont know for other ppl but i feeling it more than ever before.
I even want to cry
Lolzzz you dont have to be a reader to come on dno as long you see more thumbs up just click on it !! Thumbs down are for the lossers and there are very few of them!! Vote for better vote for the United Workers party!!
Wonder is Skerrit or any of his other ministers with the exception of Tim Tim,knows the meaning of Economic Growth.
Please explain it. We listening.
Go to school. Your Skerrit fool.
I would like us to see it this way. Let’s say dominica is a bank where we save our moneys to make interest an we are the board of directors highering a manager to look after our investvents. Would you higher a psychologist who have charm and no finacial management experience or an economist who has professional working experience to manage the bank. Something to think about. The pm should reshuffle his cabinet and take the post of foreign affairs. I think he will do great
“Highering” LMAO I meant hire and hiring. English
That’s exactly why the country is plunging headlong in such acute poverty. Skerrit has no management skills, he does not even understand some of the terms he is stuttering, far les to implement policies and programmes to make them work.
That’s why I refer to this government as lazy, incompetent, greedy,insultive, etc, etc, etc,.
WE ARE IN A SERIOUS QUAGMIRE IN THIS COUNTRY,complements Skerrit and his cabal..
So here we have it Dominica, The Prime minister is anticipating growth in the tourism sector not because of measures we are taking, but based on anticipated growth in countries where the tourists will be coming from. That sounds to me like a man having his plate, knife and fork, waiting on his neighbors food to cook so he can get some.
He expects growth in construction which dropped 7 percent last year,not because he providing incentive to home builders, or private sector investments you know, he just projecting more people will build I guess because they have less and less money.That reminds me of the Farmer who expects to plant the same amount of seeds even less seeds and expects a higher yield.
Then he also expecting growth in the education department base on what? where are people getting money? You know, when things gooood with someone they automatically think everybody have it good. That budget is like,” fellers, lets just hope and pray God will help us because we cant help ourself.” God helps those who help themselves, remember? My constituency is dying.
Very tasteful commentary. I like it
lol, you understand, them man mad lol they are only catering for those who worship his words, but it lacks common sense
UWP all the way labour tiered and need to relax it’s tin me for change
He expects people like me to come back and build then he turns around and says to me I cannot run Dominica by remote or say that transfer payments don’t impact on the economy.
Yes we are projecting growth. PM and his reps are expecting to see a whole bunch of growth in their pockets while the rest of the Country feels the pinch! But afterall, Dominicans why pray to God when you can go to your Lord and Saviour Roosevelt Skerrit for a handout around election time? Growth for Government DOES NOT mean growth for YOU!!! Laugh if you want but there will be weeping and wailing to come! So Labour let’s buckle down and vote for this corrupt administration one more time! It is embarrassing to be a Dominican in 2013! I cry for the ignorance and short-sightedness of the Labourites. Those who suffer under this failed regime and still say “we born Labour and we will die Labour”! We vote NOT for someone to improve the lives of EVERYBODY in this Country, but instead along party lines. My parents voted Labour so I must!!! Are any of you even ashamed? No! Not as long as the Red Clinic is opened! It is so sad I just want Dominica to sink away in the Ocean like Atlantis!
Very funny and very true, but those poto labourites, is in one ear and out the other wi
I must confess… I didn’t listen to the budget address, nor did I read this article. But I will say this:
Economic growth will continue to elude this country if certain key elements remain unchanged. One of those elements is the risk appetite of our commercial banks and their security requirements.
Another key element is our standard of service quality, and by this I’m referring to overall customer service and the tourist’s experience here in Dominica. This is a broad area that includes, cleanliness, Police presence, quality of crafts, integrity of bus drivers/tour operators, etc.
We also need to address Dominica’s positioning as a tourist destination. We must nurture what is unique to us and exploit that competitive advantage without compromising our natural beauty. Prospect targeting is very important.
On the agricultural front, seek out markets for our produce in neighboring islands and encourage long term arrangements with market structure, co-operatives and retailers in those countries. At home we need to encourage the consumption of local produce and discourage the consumption of imported goods.
Maybe some of these things are being done… maybe not. But we need to take a hard look at the status quo and move away from it.
And the list of areas to look at is not exhaustible. I just listed a few from the top of my head.
Skerrit what is in the budget for the young ppl like me?? I need a job!! I tired send out applications getting respond “no Vacancy” when will this ever stop? Pack up skerrit we had enough. I shall not be voting labour next election, n also my frends n family mistakes shouldn’t be repeated….
the only growth i can see is my pocket
The electorate needs to KICK OUT SKERRIT AND HIS LAZY CABAL.
HE CANNOT DO THE DAM JOB!
Budget of Doom and Gloom, read by a lazy and incompetent leader.
PACK UP MAN!
Time to pack your suite case PM… we had enough of you
u alone can’t ask him to pack. we support him full time and will continue to support him
I agree time for change it’s long over due
Re. Skerrit’s projection for growth in the tourism sector. Sir, as i have already indicated, you cannot build or develop a tourism product on 34 seater propeller planes. We will never get it right in this country with such moronic leadership. Change is absolutely needed, not an option at this time. Overall, six month of the year has elapsed and there is no indication that the economy is showing any signs of recovery. Skerrit … and so is the rest of the cabal!!!!!!
and put who, Lennox? to have a next disaster like the five year of UWP where computer was breaking down every month. Carl you must be joking.
but u never cry brokes like what you doing now workers was the best
Your damn dotish.
While the PM was trying to tell people a few weeks ago that his government is hiring while in England and the US they laying off people GDP has contracted. I understand in politics you do have to spin statistics and info but honesty is best policy. We are living on loans and grants and i do not understand how you projecting growth in 2013 in agriculture when you have no record of agri imput plus hurricane season just start. A reminder, our tourism industry depend on good economic prosperity in the countries you claim to be doing better than during the recession. 1.7% growth is nothing to be proud about if we want to gain economic independence. Use the grants and loans for greater private sector develope ment
All the areas of growth identified in the article above are speculations, if not only guesstimates. The budget does not address the capacity of the economy to grow and no economic driver has been identified to undergo restructuring so as to begin to climb. All this talk about agriculture and tourism growth is just speech and posturing. As a tourism destination, nothing is being done to grow the value experience of visitors. The agriculture sector is plagued by pests, market access problems, transportation nightmares, SPS regulations, synthetic products, an aging farmer community, GMO, farm access challenges, etc., etc..
Mr. PM, until you and your cutleries begin to address core economic drivers, and until you address those areas which have the potential to be growth-multipliers, you are just continuing the same-ole, same ole.
honestly with this government I really do not see any growth these men has showed there incompetence again and again 13 years and no economic growth,,, yes there is growth in the infrastructure but whats the point when people can even afford to take advantage of it for example the college students cant even get part time job to work and go school and thing so expensive to support sending your child to college … Dominicans we need a change this poverty needs to come to and end ,… no jobs and you mean to tell me every sector has shown a decrese … UWP would be better cludius and dr.fountaine is an economist they will they will know how to develop a country and at least they are more trust worthy who wants to vote back more poverty is them… but honestly we need a change
Well vote uwp since u think they can do better,i hear spaggs say is a lazy man budget that i just had to laugh who more lazy than dem man there,stay out the house and cash thier pay checks.@ stupess.
Can you point me to the statistics to support your statement?
@ real possi better they stay out of the house than join corruption and the abuse of a poor country by greedy politicians.Also hector is not the whole UWP and what he said is true . This government is lazy and incompetent they have no innovative ideas 13 years in power and u mean to tell they still cant figure out how to develop a country with only 70,000 people. Real possi if u not seeing the light now well am sorry for you this government is only there for there well being not mines not your and not the rest of Dominica. So ill be voting lennox all the way. Change is good but still there is no other option
-0.1 in 2012 hahahahahah big joke skerro
well i project -0.0 in 2013-2014.you must have forgotten wat u said last year
This is the same man who kept repeating that he managed to steer the Dominican economy away from the global economic recession. This is the same man who kept telling us how well the Dominican economy is doing. This is the same man who two years ago said he has money to loan to other Caribbean governments. Some people really do not know when it is time to stop! How did Einstein define insanity again?
By the way what is the basis of the Prime Minister’s projections? Where and what is the economic evidence for it?
DNO is Newtown part of Dominica ?
noooo allu part of Labournica. zor toh sot. just voting labour back to back for nothing.
Hahaahahaha really out loud
Yes. Just now AMBRUISE PWEN COUWEE, will take bread, flour, sugar,SARDINE,T-SHIRTS,etc, etc, to you all, and its business as usual.
WHAT A COUNTRY!
With all these positive growth projections, I hope more Dominicans including the many graduates living school and the private institution that according to the PM basically accounted for a 7.1% increase in the educational department would be at work.
Too many young people are not working in this country..and no Labourites, they are not lazy..many are actively looking for work, and many has sent out several applicants with good grades flashing on them, just to be told, we will keep you on file…
Plus, it hard for a young person to get a loan from any financial institution to start a new business as they must have security aka a land paper…NDFD cannot help all those who wants to venture into this area….so, while the Red Engine prepares for Miss Red on Saturday, on Sunday, many of those who go to the show, will be looking for a $1 to buy a bread…or I forget, they can run to their parl rep….
A party that has failed its young people, has failed the country…I hope we will get to know about the projected jobs soon…I’m reading
Figures can reflect anything you want them to if you ignore the one’s that harm your theory…
The reality on the ground is that practically everyone is living hand to mouth. Just look at how fast cash easy money etc are booming with business… That is indicative of the lack of money within a country where lending institutions with obscene mark up rates are thriving.
so very true
Projects grotth.. where and when that.. with that budget…hahahah!
Man don’t tell me about growth, you hear me, all you want is to stay in power. Man stop trying to fool 90 percent of your illiterate labour voters… growth what? chupes !
Skerrit you can project all your positive growth you want.. As PM you would sugarcoat everything you do in good positive light, Which aint the case in reality!!
13+ yrs is enough, Change is needed.
10 more years of Labour!!!Who vex Lost.
hard labour you mean?
15 more. Very sensible budget.
Dominica is vex and we can all see that it is now a lost cause. Drugs, crime, corruption, social and moral decay, and now 0% economic growth! How much lower do you want to bring down Dominica? every Dominican now have to ask themself; who is more important to me, Dominica or political party? Now do the right, be firm be fair for Dominica!
I like how you say that. ten more years of HARD Labor. Who vex lost.
I like how you say dat. Is like TEN MORE YEARS OF HARD LABOR. you must be a sadist or you benefitting big from the government.
Garcon, if you are vexed you are lost, if you are not vexed you are lost. Makes no difference, we are lost!
Your dotish ten more years of poverty.
@ Dominiquen. You are a total PARO… Once you stupid brain is fed with white dust you are satisfied.
The impoverishment and continued impoverishment of the country by Skerrit, is something that is of serious concern to Dominicans who love their country. The man is totally lost as to what Dominica needs to start it moving. From the time this lazy , greedy and wicked regime led by Skerrit took over the leadership of Dominica, we have become the laughing stock of the entire Caribbean.
SKERRIT LET DOMINICA GO BROTHER.
I agree !