I begin by wishing all Barbadians and the Caribbean family, a hearty and improved 2014. I write hopeful that the political and civic leaders would be resolute in creating growth opportunities and access to decent work. Starting with those two societal expectations the possibility exists that the government may bring an end to the socioeconomic turbulence which has negatively impacted on Barbadians.
Even as everyday life appears tougher for Barbadians, I trust that our political executive would not to be fettered by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) nor employ the backwardness of worker retrenchment. Prime Minister Stuart can no longer refuse to exhibit political will. The prime minister cannot lay any special inclination towards resting hope on Morpheus. The current inertia that has gripped economic governance in Barbados must be overcome by indigenous efforts and meaningful political actions and national programmes.
That Barbados is a small and vulnerable economy is factual. Nonetheless, and barring the past four years, history demonstrates that, for the most part, Barbados’ post-colonial leaders have displayed immense resilience and chivalry of purpose in the pursuit of national development.
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