Member of Parliament for St. Mark’s, Hon. Clarice Modeste- Curwen says it is with grave concern and dismay that the New National Party has learnt that the cabinet members of the Tillman Thomas administration are presently engaged in a series of counseling sessions. It is to be noted that counseling is usually diagnosed in the treatment for depression, anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder among other mental ailments. Whilst the NNP cannot conclusively determine that it is the diverse mix of political ideologies or inadequate leadership within the ruling NDC administration that could have given rise to any of those mental abnormalities, nonetheless, the behavioral patterns of those individuals within the cabinet, without a doubt, are impacting negatively on the governance of the country.

The former Minister raised this concern at the seating of Parliament earlier today; she said that the present situation questions whether the NDC administration is in a position to govern the country effectively and efficiently. This is a concern being expressed by many individuals within the society. In fact many blame the consistent irrational behaviour of the present administration directly for the apparent unwillingness of investors to invest in the country, for the lack of adequate job opportunities, and for the general state of economic malaise with which the country now experiences. Are these the symptoms of dysfunctional behaviour patterns on the part of the NDC cabinet members?

It is with some measure of relief however, that the NNP has learnt that the cabinet members have acknowledged their dysfunctional behaviour patterns, albeit two and a half years after being in government. If, however, their decision to seek counseling from “a Shrink” is what is required to save Grenada, then it is a step in the right direction.

The New National Party expresses the hope that within the remainder of the term of the NDC administration, the country will be able to remain stable, so that true governance will return in the near future in order that substantial benefits will once again accrue to the Grenadian people.

From Her Majesty's Opposition