The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has been praised for what has been described as the “great strides” it has made since the party was elected to office on July 8, says Government Senator Pemba Braveboy.
She was speaking in the Upper House of Parliament in support of a motion for the repeal of the National Reconstruction Levy (NRL), which was imposed following the passage of Hurricane Ivan in 2004.
Senator Braveboy, a medical doctor by profession, thanked Grenadians for the sacrifice they made in contributing to the NRL.
“We all contributed greatly to the rebuilding of our lovely nation after the hurricane disaster and it’s now time to move on,” she said.
Dr. Braveboy rose to speak following the contribution of Opposition Senator Devon Rache. He argued that the repeal of the National Reconstruction Levy, 144 days after the NDC took office, was not an immediate removal of the NRL as promised by the NDC.
However, Dr. Braveboy suggested that the concept of “immediate” may have to do with youth and the perception of time.
“When one is younger, the perception of time is a bit different from when one moves up in years,” she said. “As a child, a few months and a few days were a long time to wait for something. Remember as a child, Christmas coming in two weeks seemed a long time.”
Senator Braveboy dismissed as “erroneous,” opposition comments that not much has been done by the NDC in the five months it has formed the government of Grenada, Carriacou and Petite Martinique.
“I think the government has made great strides and achievements, and we’ll continue to do so in our quest to make Grenada a better place for all,” she said.
Senator Braveboy reminded her colleagues that great responsibility comes with great prestige, and admonished them against making rash comments in the Upper House.
“I believe that when persons have been elevated to certain positions,” the female Senator said, ”they must act and adapt to the responsibility given therein. Rash comments must be withheld as much as possible.”.
