In fact, Mr Dookeran has been able to hold the economic ship of state on an even keel and we are now poised to establish continuous growth, in the fiscal year. The last two years saw us with a negative growth and it is to Mr Dookeran's astute leadership that we are emerging from the economic doldrums of the last two years. In spite of all the criticisms levelled at him, he has stood firm in his resolve to keep the national economy afloat, and to preserve the parity of the TT dollar, which must be and should be and has been his primary concern. Mr Dookeran will soon emerge as the saviour of Trinidad and Tobago.
Dr Clifford Ramcharan
St Augustine