At the first National Debate in the TCI, the PNP Leadership team of Dr. Rufus Ewing and Mr. Carlos Simons QC demonstrated why the PNP is the right choice on election day, November 09, 2012.
Those in attendance, those watching online and listening in across the country saw and heard from a strong and confident PNP team as the key issues were discussed.
The first hour of the debate Mr. Simons spoke confidently and directly when asked about how the PNP would stimulate the economy and bring more jobs to TCI.
“We are open for business , we want to encourage foreign investment. You don’t say “Bar The Gates” like the other party!”
Mr. Simons also responded to an question on what the PNP education plan was. In his response, Mr. Simons was clear and concise.
“Under the PNP no child will be left behind. Every child has the right to an education. We will increase classrooms where needed which is right here on Providenciales. We will build a primary school and a high school. With regard to tertiary education, we will develop of a full technical faculty to train our people for the trades our economy needs and will need such as electricians, plumbers, millworkers, welders, auto mechanics and such.”
Mr. Simons also noted that “teachers are the guardians of our future, and we will compensate them accordingly”.
Throughout the Deputy Leaders Debate, Mr Simons showed an understanding of the key issues and his passion and belief in the PNP plan to bring prosperity and progress to the country.
In the second hour of the debate, leaders of the national parties squared off to discuss the key issues.
PNP Leader Dr. Rufus Ewing provided those in attendance and those at home the PNP plans and clearly demonstrated his knowledge of the most important issues facing the country.
He passionately detailed the PNP plan with regard to education and pointed out that “the PNP will design and support an education system that looks to the future”
When asked about how to improve health care in the TCI Dr. Ewing responded that:
“A PNP Government will ensure our Primary Care Clinics are functioning well and able to deliver primary services for our people….we will make sure that persons who have lost their jobs still have access to health care. We will monitor Interhealth Canada and ensure that they meet all of the obligations under the contract and they will pay the penalty if those obligations are not being met.”
Dr. Ewing talked about creating jobs and explained the PNP plan to grow the economy by diversification, expanding the agricultural industry, and providing more support for tourism. He reiterated that under a PNP administration the word would go out that TCI is “Open For Business!”
Consistently and repeatedly Dr. Ewing demonstrated his knowledge of all the issues and presented the PNP platform with passion and conviction.
In his closing statement Dr. Ewing addressed the country saying:
“On November 09 we have an important decision to make…you need to elect a government that knows how to grow the economy, one that has a vision for the future and that team is the PNP”
