Dominica is at a breaking point. For over two decades, Skerrit and his Dominica Labour Party have promised us relief, growth, and prosperity. They told us they were putting the people first. They told us help was coming. They told us to trust them.
And yet, here we are, prices are skyrocketing, jobs are scarce, families are struggling to afford the basics, and the cost of living is crushing our people.
The most recent betrayal is the so-called VAT relief on essential items, a policy Skerrit and his government proudly promoted as proof that they “care about the people.” But what have we seen since this announcement? Canned tuna, which sold for $2.30 last week, now costs $3.30 a can. A 10 lb bag of chicken quarters went from $36 to $37 overnight.
This is not relief. This is a scam. While Skerrit claims to be lowering our costs, Dominicans are paying more at the checkout.
The Dominica Labour Party’s Long History Of Lies.
This is not an isolated incident. This is part of a long, calculated pattern by the Dominica Labour Party government.
For years, Skerrit promised thousands of sustainable jobs, yet youth unemployment remains dangerously high, forcing our young people to leave Dominica in search of a future. They showcased new housing developments on television, yet countless Dominican families still live in unsafe and unaffordable conditions while luxury units are handed to political allies.
Skerrit boasts of “record investments” and “economic progress,” but the average Dominican sees nothing but higher prices, stagnant wages, and empty promises. Whether after storms, pandemics, or economic crises, the government always promises assistance, but ask any struggling family how much real relief they have received, and the answer is clear: nothing changes.
The truth is simple: the Dominica Labour Party says one thing and does another. They thrive on manipulation, distraction, and division. Skerrit thinks we are too tired, too divided, and too beaten down to push back.
Dominicans Are Paying The Price.
While Skerrit and his inner circle enjoy luxury, ordinary Dominicans are drowning. Parents are being forced to cut back on meals, including our families, because food prices keep rising. Young people are leaving in droves because opportunities are scarce. Farmers, fishermen, and small business owners are being crushed by rising costs and dwindling support. Dominica is being hollowed out, and the people are being left behind.
The NEW Dominica Reform Party (DRP): A Better Path Forward.
It does not have to be this way. The NEW Dominica Reform Party (DRP) offers a clear, transparent, and people-focused alternative.
Where the Dominica Labour Party hides information, the NEW Dominica Reform Party (DRP) stands for full transparency. Every cent of taxpayer money will be accounted for. No secrets. No backroom deals.
Where the Dominica Labour Party drives prices up, the NEW Dominica Reform Party (DRP) will fight to bring them down by enforcing strict price monitoring on essential goods like food and fuel, cutting unnecessary import duties that hurt struggling families, and supporting local farmers and fishermen so more of our food is produced right here in Dominica.
Where the Dominica Labour Party failed to create jobs, the NEW Dominica Reform Party (DRP) will prioritize real opportunities by attracting genuine, long-term investments instead of empty ribbon-cutting ceremonies, providing incentives for small businesses and entrepreneurship, and expanding vocational training so our young people can build strong careers at home.
And most importantly, where the Dominica Labour Party thrives on division and control, the NEW Dominica Reform Party (DRP) believes in Direct Democracy. We believe in unity, accountability, and giving the people of Dominica a true voice in shaping our future.
When Is Enough, Enough?
Dominica cannot afford another term of broken promises. The Dominica Labour Party has had over 25 years to prove itself, and all we have to show for it is higher prices, weaker opportunities, and a government that treats its people like pawns in a political game.
But here is the truth: a political party does not control us. It never has and it never will, unless we allow it. We, the people of Dominica, hold the real power. It is our voices, our votes, and our collective strength that decide the future of this country.
So, we must ask ourselves the hard question: When is enough, enough for our people? When do we finally decide that we deserve better than empty promises and rising prices? When do we stand up and say that the government serves us, not the other way around?
The Choice Is Ours.
The choice is clear. We can continue with more of the same under Skerrit and the Dominica Labour Party, where promises are made and broken, and Dominicans are left to suffer. Or we can choose real change with the NEW Dominica Reform Party (DRP),n a party built on honesty, transparency, and solutions for the people.
Dominica deserves better. Dominicans deserve better. The NEW Dominica Reform Party (DRP) is ready to deliver it.
Team DRP