BASSETERRE, St. Kitts – The ruling St. Kitts-Nevis Labour Party Government has been talking about change – positive change, constructive change.
Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Denzil L. Douglas speaking during his weekly radio call in programme “Ask the Prime Minister,” on Tuesday said his Labour Administration is about “progress and not promises” and recognises the importance of change, not only at the level of policy, but also at the level of policy-makers.
He said that fresh ideas are very important to his government in shaping and executing policy and reiterated that the upcoming Federal Election is among the most important in the nation’s history.
Dr. Douglas said that internal change is important, innovation is important and self-improvement is important to the economic, political and social development of St. Kitts and Nevis.
“That is why we believe that Marcella Liburd, for example, the former Speaker of the House, would be such a valuable addition to my government. Her outreach efforts to youth and families throughout this country – but particularly in Central Basseterre have been extraordinary. And then there is Dr. Norgen Wilson, an outstanding young man who devoted himself to a life of service a long time ago – when he decided to become a medical doctor. In addition to that, he is also a Lieutenant in our Defense Force. And his is a can-do message of mutual support and determination – both within his constituency and beyond. These are the type of people that our country needs,” said Prime Minister Douglas.
He described Glenn “Ghost” Phillip as a sport star, a son of the soil and corporate executive whose bonds with the neighbourhoods and people of his childhood remain solid as a rock.
“To know him is to know of his genuine commitment to the advancement of his constituency. He has made the long climb up and he wants to show others how,” said Prime Minister Douglas, adding: “ These are the new minds that my party wants bring to the service of the country – because internal change is important, innovation is important, self-improvement is important.”
“In a democracy, in a real and vibrant democracy, the people are the ones with the power. The people are the ones with the facts. The people are the ones who decide. And the people always know who has delivered for them in the past, and who has not. And from that knowledge, the people know who can – and will – deliver for them in the future. In my government, we often use the expression “Progress, not promises.” This is what my government has been all about,” said Dr. Douglas.
