Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit has reported he held constructive talks with Sir Dennis Byron on the Electoral Reform report, submitted to the Government of Dominica in December.
Mr. Skerrit told a press conference earlier this week, the consultation with the renowned Caribbean jurist took place on Monday, January 23.
“It was a very constructive engagement where we looked at some of his recommendations. I really have no difficulties with the recommendations.
“I have reminded him of the urgency of getting it out of the way. Ideally, the Government would like to go to parliament before the next session of parliament that is to say before June 30th, 2023. He indicated to me that all things considered, he believes we can go to parliament in April of this year to pass the necessary legislation,” Prime Minister Skerrit said.
The Government of Dominica engaged Sir Dennis Byron in 2020 to advance efforts towards electoral reform.
Electoral reform has been hotly debated among Dominica’s political parties for several years, and was a front burner issue in the lead up to the December 6, 2022 polls.
“I hope that all those who have been saying that they want electoral reform, that there can be no chatter and we can move ahead and sign off on the recommendations and go to parliament,” the Prime Minister noted, adding the Government will hold public consultations on the Sir Dennis Byron Report.
