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By Halshane Burke
The leadership of the People's National Party (PNP) is distancing the party from statements made by its Senator Damion Crawford regarding funding for education.
Senator Crawford hinted at a potential one percentage point increase in the General Consumption Tax as one of several approaches to generating additional funds for the education sector.
The party said these comments were made in the context of exploring different ideas, and were not a reflection of the official position of the PNP.
In a release, the PNP said there has been neither discussion nor contemplation of the introduction of any additional or new taxes as it understands the burden that increased taxation would impose.
It expressed appreciation for Senator Crawford's dedication to the cause of education and reaffirmed its commitment to enhancing the education system in a fiscally responsible manner.
The PNP added that it firmly believes that there are sufficient resources within the government's current budget to better invest in the education sector, to ensure that education receives the attention and funding it needs, without introducing new taxes.
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