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How is Grenada benefitting from the many trips

St. Georges, October 10th, 2008: The Opposition is very concerned about the excessive travel by the Prime Minister, other Ministers, and the large delegations that often travel with them.

The Opposition calls on the government to rationalize the excessive travel of Ministers to the people. The Opposition also calls for an explanation of the strategic purpose and the results of the government’s excessive travel. The people have a right to know what tangible benefits have been achieved for the people when money is being spent on travel, while so many pressing needs are not being met at home.

When Canada and the United States are about to have an election, their political leaders are not able to negotiate in good faith with other heads of government until the elections have taken place. So the Opposition questions what can be gained by these official visits, other than getting a photograph with President Bush?

The Opposition also reminds the government that there are many outstanding debts such as the school books taken from local retail stores that have not been paid for yet. Many of these small businesses borrowed money to purchase their inventory and are suffering financially as a result. The Opposition also points out that while the government makes false claims about missing files; the missing government is real and can be seen by the people.

It is up to the government to live up to their promises to the people to be a responsible and accountable government, by justifying the need for the excessive travel and associated expenses before another bill goes unpaid.

Public relations department
New National Party

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