{"id":317655,"date":"2024-02-22T07:30:23","date_gmt":"2024-02-22T11:30:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dominicanewsonline.com\/news\/?p=317655"},"modified":"2024-02-22T01:11:49","modified_gmt":"2024-02-22T05:11:49","slug":"uwp-major-economic-forum-in-the-works-for-june","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dominicanewsonline.com\/news\/governance\/uwp-major-economic-forum-in-the-works-for-june\/","title":{"rendered":"UWP: Major economic forum in the works for June"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"attachment_317505\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-317505\" style=\"width: 640px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-317505\" src=\"https:\/\/dominicanewsonline.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Dr.-Thomson-Fontaine-DNO-Photo-e1708437124924-642x373.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"372\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-317505\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Dr. Thomson Fontaine- DNO Photo<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The United Workers Party (UWP) is planning a major economic forum to showcase a master plan for the economy. Leader of the UWP, Dr. Thomson Fontaine who was delivering remarks at a UWP press conference earlier this week said the forum is expected to be held in June of this year.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe are planning a major economic forum with not just members of UWP-Team Dominica, but we are looking to involve business persons within the agricultural sector, tourism sector, and private sector,\u201d he said. \u201cWe are also looking to involve government officials as well.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>He continued, \u201cThe plan is to really showcase a masterplan for the economy, one that will revive the economy, one that will provide jobs and attract foreign direct investments into Dominica, so that\u2019s what we plan to do.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Dr. Fontaine hopes the general public will be able to participate as well.\u00a0 One aspect of the plan is to expose the different products made here in Dominica.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe will have an exhibition that showcases what is being manufactured here in Dominica and really give an opportunity to bring together both possible investors and those who want to do business in Dominica,\u201d he explained. \u201cBecause what we are really trying to do even outside of government is to do something that can stimulate some form of economic activity.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Dr. Fontaine believes that presently Dominica\u2019s economy is in a very poor state, \u201cpeople are hurting and they are suffering and the more jobs that can be created [the better].\u201d<\/p>\n<p>In terms of a presenters list, he said the party will be targeting some key persons in the different sectors of the economy which include the hotel sector, the tourism industry, and business owners.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe are looking at really making it a huge event that can really be impactful in terms of bringing some focus on Dominica\u2019s economy,\u201d he stated.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, the UWP leader indicated that the party will hold a massive public meeting this Sunday, (February 25) in the vicinity of the Arch in Roseau to bring awareness to the many issues that confront Dominica.<\/p>\n<p>According to him, given the number of challenges faced by the country, he is calling on Dominicans to stand up and be counted.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis is a task which requires the input of every Dominican both at home and abroad regardless of political affiliation,\u201d he noted.<\/p>\n<p>Dr. Thomson concluded, \u201cLet us work together to build our beautiful country.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The meeting is expected to begin at 3:00pm.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The United Workers Party (UWP) is planning a major economic forum to showcase a master plan for the economy. 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