Opposition members are encouraging the Heads of the OECS to ensure that the people are involved in the process to form an Economic Union.
The Opposition says it considers the move a noble initiative in a statement that was made following the conclusion of the OECS Heads’ meeting on Calivigny Island on Tuesday.
Former Prime Minister, Dr. the Rt. Hon. Keith Mitchell, believes that the region stands to reap significant benefits from this union but says they should never lose sight of the obvious challenges ahead.
Commenting on Grenada’s hosting of the meeting Dr. Mitchell said “It is great that Grenada was able to host this important meeting, which from all indications thus far, was a success, but what was a pleasant surprise to me, was the venue selected for the meeting.”
He said that, in light of the vicious attacks meted out by the NDC (while in Opposition) at the owner of the facility it is significant to note that they have chosen to meet at his facility.
The NDC while in office had attacked the vision of the NNP to give support to investments such as the Calivigny island development.
The investor Mr. Cohen was also attacked in the local media and was referred to as a crook and con man, who was wanted in France for fraud.
When the NNP government then had said that these accusations were false, the Government was further attacked.
The former Prime Minister said he still believes that the Government deserves to make a public apology to Mr. Cohen and must do everything possible to ensure that no other investor is subjected to this experience.
