$100M loan bill came to thwart our no-confidence vote — Walwyn

Sixth District Representative Myron Walwyn has accused the government of introducing a resolution to borrow $100 million for infrastructural projects as a ploy to thwart an impending no-confidence motion from the Opposition.

During a House of Assembly debate on the loan resolution on Thursday, September 26, Walwyn argued that the bill lacked the necessary details for transparency. “This thing was rushed. It was rushed to cut off the vote of no confidence. That is why it is as terrible as it is,” Walwyn stated, also criticising the government’s ongoing beautification and roadwork efforts.

“Bush cutting [happens] in town after 10 pm. You couldn’t get the bush cut at all, now they’re cutting bush at midnight,” he continued. He added that the roads are being paved hastily to evade the repercussions of the no-confidence vote.

“All because you have a vote of no confidence coming and because they don’t want to be held accountable for their stewardship, they are now hustling to do a lot of things they should have done before,” Walwyn commented.

Other members of the Opposition, including Opposition Leader Ronnie Skelton, echoed the sentiment that while they do not believe the loan is the best course of action, it requires more detail as a demonstration of good governance.