In a statement dated December 10, he explained that the Minister was introduced to him in May during a routine stop-over visit to London, and that the discussions took place well before any question of an investigation by the relevant authorities arose.
May was the same month that the government in which Alison-Madueke served came to an end.
Contrary to reports that the former Minister had arranged to move to Dominica, Mr. Skerrit said the idea of relocating to Dominica was never discussed with her, let alone agreed.
He recalled that in his budget address to his people two years ago, he outlined a vision of recruiting persons of experience, influence and integrity to serve and represent Dominica in various capacities abroad, given that as a small nation with very limited resources, she lacks the capacity to establish consular or other offices in many regions of the world.
