ROSEAU, Dominica, CMC – Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit has dismissed suggestions that his administration has not engaged in public consultations ahead of the presentation of the 2013-14 national budget.
General Secretary of the Dominica Public service Union (DPSU), Thomas Letang, spoke of the lack of consultation with the union but Skerrit, speaking on the state-owned DBS radio, said that consultations are ongoing with stakeholders.
He described the statement by the trade unionist as “not being accurate” adding “we have been in discussions with various stakeholders, there have been individuals who have written to us with certain suggestions for consideration for the 2013-14 budget.