PHILIPSBURG--The Indian Merchants Association (IMA) raised concerns about the turnover tax (ToT) increase during a recent meeting with Prime Minister Sarah Wescot-Williams.
"They questioned whether prior consultation had taken place. The prime minister explained to the IMA board that this was the only revenue-generating measure that could be implemented within a relatively short period of time, looking at the timeline of mid-December for the country to present a balanced budget," it was stated in a press release from the Department of Communications on Sunday.
"Crime was another area that was discussed and the Prime Minister explained a number of initiatives that are being taken to add manpower to the Police Force, the plan to improve the overall Justice organisation, and that crime fighting remains high on the agenda of Government."
Wescot-Williams was introduced to the new IMA board by spokesperson and Vice President Damu Rawtani. During the meeting she explained the new government structure with respect to ministerial responsibilities, the position of the Governor and the separation of powers.
"The Prime Minister expressed her willingness to involve [the IMA] as a stakeholder in the nation's development and thanked the IMA for requesting the meeting with her to discuss issues of general concern and those of the IMA in particular," the government press release said. The Prime Minister also explained the functioning of the Social Economic Council (SER) and the organic law that governs that body.
According to the government press release, "The IMA expressed [its] willingness to be a part of any tripartite committee regarding labour matters, an offer the Prime Minister welcomed as she again reiterated her position that dialogue amongst stakeholders and social partners is a necessary component of national development."
According to the release, the IMA representatives explained that the IMA remained committed to the socio-economic development of the country and would continue to do its part, and reiterated its call to be part of the solution in various matters with respect to national development.
Also raised was the policy of granting foreign work permits. The Prime Minister pointed out that some immediate changes were necessary with respect to the present policy as well as an improvement of the process.
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