Dominica’s Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit was sworn in Wednesday, December 7, to lead the country for a sixth consecutive term.
Mr. Skerrit led the Dominica Labour Party (DLP) to a decisive 19-2 victory in general elections held on Tuesday, December 6, which he was confident would be judged “credible, free and fair; reflecting the will of the people.”
“I sought a fresh mandate to propel the rebound of Dominica and its economy from the ravages of the Covid-19 pandemic, natural disasters and ongoing global acts of terror and economic warfare.
“To me, this is the ultimate expression by the people of Dominica, of their continued confidence in the philosophy, policies and programmes of the Dominica Labour Party,” PM Skerrit said.
The Prime Minister said his new government would aggressively pursue the “National Reset” promised during the campaign, giving priority to key development sectors.
Rehabilitation work in communities along the East-South East coast of Dominica, affected by a recent trough system, is among his government’s immediate goals.
“We shall accelerate resolution of challenges besetting residents of eastern and southeastern communities, adversely impacted by recent heavy rains and the disaster that this precipitated.
“We shall forge ahead with construction of the international airport as well as finalize arrangements for the building of a new passenger and cargo terminal in Roseau,” he said.
Expansion of benefits for the elderly, education and youth skills training will also receive attention.
“This term of office shall be laser-focused on “achievables”. Time is of the essence!” the Prime Minister stated.
Mr. Skerrit announced that the composition of the Cabinet as well as key appointments to postings in Dominica and abroad will be revealed on Monday, December 12.
The swearing in of the new Cabinet of Ministers is set for Tuesday, December 13.
