National Reset an Opportunity for Unity, Economic Growth and Development- PM Skerrit
Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit has called on nationals to cast aside political differences and work towards the development of Dominica and a better life for its people.
On Monday, the Prime Minister announced a 13-member Cabinet, less than a week after the Dominica Labour Party won general elections with a 19-2 majority.
“General Elections 2022 was called to trigger a National Reset. For me, these are not just empty words or a new catch phrase that sounds good when we say it.
“It is in fact, quite the contrary. Dominica has great potential and has created plans and policies that will build our resilience and spur greater economic growth and development for our country,” he said.
He said the rising cost of living was a major issue for Dominicans with the price of food, raw materials and transportation increasing regionally and internationally due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the war in Ukraine.
“It is an opportunity, therefore, for us to pause as a nation and a people, and reflect seriously on what will be required to navigate us successfully through the maze of uncertainty that now envelopes the region and the world as a result of circumstances not of our making, but with which we are forced to grapple,” PM Skerrit said, noting the government has taken action to cushion the impact as much it has been able to.
“The reality is there is only so much that can be done, but your government will continue to do all within its power and the resources available, to ease the burden on our people.”
Prime Minister Skerrit said Dominica will have to be creative and innovative in navigating and surmounting these challenges and other hurdles occasioned by external shocks and influences.
“Confronting these challenges, we should not allow political tribalism, and disunity to stifle our ability to succeed as a nation. We should not seek to tear others down but to stretch out a helping hand to others, pull each other up and celebrate their successes. And this is why I called for, and I am forging ahead with the concept and ideal of a national reset,” he stated.
