Dominica’s official opposition in Parliament, the United Workers Party (UWP), has thrown its weight behind the recently inaugurated OECS assembly and said it fully supports the move.
The historic inauguration of the OECS Assembly took place on Friday August 10 in Antigua and Barbuda. It is comprised of five members of the Parliament of each independent Member State and three members from the Legislature of each non-independent Member State, with representation from both government and the parliamentary opposition, including the Head of Government and the Leader of the Opposition.
“The UWP welcomes the Assembly as it creates the platform for discussing and facilitating ‘constitutional, political and economic changes necessary for the successful development of Member States and their successful participation in the Regional and Global economies,'” the party said in a release.
The UWP said it is particularly pleased that Mark Brantley, Opposition Leader of St. Kitts and Nevis, spoke on the behalf of opposition leaders across the OECS by raising concerns that continue to seriously affect the people of the sub region, particularly Dominica.
“The issues of Electoral Reform, Freedom of Information, Good Governance and Election Petitions highlighted by Hon. Brantley were well on point and should receive the full attention of all authorities across the region, including non-OECS countries,” the UWP said.
According to the OECS Secretariat the role of the the Assembly is to support the legislative work of the OECS by acting as a ‘legislative filter’ to discuss and report to the OECS Authority and the OECS Council of Ministers on legislation developed by the OECS.
Opposition Leader, Hector John attended the Assembly as a member while UWP Senator Ezekiel Bazil went as an observer.
Dominica’s government was represented by Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit, Public Works Minister Rayburn Blackmoore and Minister for Trade Colin McIntyre.
Offcourse, there ought to be issues to deal with in a non-patisan manner. And this is a perfect example. Now we need to see both sides move quickly to adopting the CCJ as our final court of appeal. Enought of this colonial supriority and lets do it our selves.
this stupid ccj crap is another man made disaster waiting to happen…… colonial???????????? can we even build a BRIDGE for ourselves??? when we can do the little things and DO IT WELLLLLLL then we can risk meddling with the bigger things till then NO CONFIDENCE can be placed in this “CCJ”
If a chef burning water, would you ask him to make soup for you?????????? NO CCJ till these ninnies get the little things RIGHT!!!!!!
Wow!! This is a move in the right direction. I am pleased that I lived to experience history in the making. I wish this Assembly every success. All who spoke articulated the right sentiments. However, while looking at the inaugural meeting, something strike me that this gentleman from St Kitts (Dr Denzil Douglas) is not real. He comes across as fake, subtle and vicious. I pray that I am wrong about this. This is truely a positive development for us in the OECS.
OHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH PLEASE……… you are OVERPONDERING……if you looking for someone FAKE is Dr. Douglas you would find??????????????? STUPPPPPPPPPPPPESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS
this is a sign of things to come for that “teflon don” wannabe you all adore….
Good that the opposition had a press release about the assembly and what they think about it.
The UWP would have been foolhardy to make a statement to the contrary; this is the only way to go, and so too with the CCJ. UWP seems to be now getting the international economic drift and it is always better late than never!!
Since the meeting ended,we have heard absolutely nothing serious from Skerrit. As per usual, when it comes to informing the nation on critical issues,the man is as silent as a grave yard at nights. Maybe, it is in Skerrit’s interest to let sleeping dogs lie as the saying goes.If Skerrit had to speak about the meeting, how is he going to tell us wether he agrees or disagree with Mr.Mark Brantley when he spoke about Electoral Reform,Freedom of Information,Good Governance and Election Petition.Thank you Mr. Spraggs John for the information.
“As per usual”?? What?
I’m sure you understood what the person wrote. You cya find nothing to defend, just relax…
The opposition supported for a change, that was too good for you wee
Another talking shop that will have no effect on the daily lives of ordinary people. How much will it cost a year to run this organisation?.
I want to shake your hand, my friend! My sentiments exactly!
This “historic step” they all are -Federation, CARIFTA, CARICOM, Georgetown Declaration, Petit St Vincent Accord el al. All about wasting money and the political elites having a party. How about regional health care as opposed to millions for CCJ? Nothing different.
miracle…
did you read or even understand the main reasons why the support is being given? u coming with your miracle nonesense…lol