PM Skerrit sworn in

(CMC) – Roosevelt Skerrit was sworn in Wednesday as the Prime Minister of Dominica for a record six consecutive term, promising to forge ahead with the “reset” plans that provided the blueprint for calling a general election two years ahead of the constitutional deadline.

Skerrit, 50, Tuesday led his ruling Dominica Labour Party (DLP) to a convincing 19-2 majority in the 21 seat Parliament in an election that had been boycotted by the main opposition political parties, complaining about the lack of electoral reform and a clean voters list.

“Citizens, friends and residents, I am truly humbled by this opportunity to resume and properly conclude my stint,” said Skerrit, who first came to office in 2004, but has already hinted of stepping down in two years time.

“I want you to understand that whatever it shall bring, I shall always remain an ambassador for the growth and development of Dominica, and I underscore a true ambassador,” Skerrit said in a brief speech after he was sworn into office by President Charles Savarin at the State House on the outskirts of the capital.

Source: CARICOM TODAY