Prime Minister of Dominica, Hon. Roosevelt Skerrit said that persons are not obligated to vote for his party because they receive a home from the Government. He said that many persons do not have the means to build their own homes and pray and the Lord leads them to the Government who is then obligated to help.
“We are not here to give you this home to vote for us. You don’t have to vote for us because we give you a home. No. All I want you to do is to give God thanks for this beautiful gift that you are getting.”
“You do not have a home not because you do not love yourself or your families. The fact and the reality is that you do not have the means to build a home for yourself and your family. And what do we do as a society? Do we tell them to go and pray? They are praying; and if the Lord leads them to the Government, the Government has the duty and the obligation to help these people. And so our commitment to lifting people up is unwavering my friends. This is a solemn commitment that we have and we must have for our people”.
The Prime Minister made these statements at the handing over of 26 homes in the Bellevue Rawle area.Meanwhile, Parliamentary Representative of the Roseau North Constituency, Hon. Daniel ‘Danny’ Lugay said that the recipients need to cherish their homes and live in peace.
He said, “We have every reason to be thankful for those of you who received the keys to their new apartments today. Cherish it and build a sense of community, a community where peace and looking out for your neighbor is an everyday practice”.
The 26 homes were built adjacent to the campus of the Dominica State College. Housing Minister, Hon. Reginald Austrie reminded the new homeowners to be mindful of their surroundings.
He said, “We implore you neither to allow nor to participate in any activity that make undue noise such as the playing of loud music, particularly after hours to the annoyance of the other occupants and your neighbors” and “Be mindful of your closeness to the Dominica State College and surrounding urban communities, where the standard of living continues to improve demanding greater respect and ownership of the quality of life that will emerge in this new housing development. Please take pride in the upkeep and protection of your new home”.
The homes are part of the Government Housing Revolution Programme built by Montreal Management Corporation Establishment(MMCE).
