Hon Chairperson, Marcus Garvey's classic warning that one cannot simply grow beyond one's thoughts is as relevant today as it was decades ago. Our priorities to boost sustainable economic growth must be informed by shared values, a common vision for the country and an unflinching commitment to our people.
As it stands, the national debt is too high and is expected to rise in the next three years. We have also been told by the Minister that the national debt will most likely exceed 70% of GDP by 2022-23.
What is worse is that our economy grew at 0,5% in 2019, compared to the 1,5% forecast in February. We can no longer rely on dogmatic ideological ways. We are worried