Watson slams Growth Fund Bill

Clash of views over Economic Diversification and Growth Fund Bill

Former senator and attorney-at-law Tricia Watson has sharply criticised the Economic Diversification and Growth Fund Bill, describing it as appalling, poorly drafted and failing to meet basic standards for the management of public funds. But Minister of People Empowerment and Elder Affairs Kirk Humphrey has pushed back by defending the measure as essential for job creation, foreign exchange earnings and long-term economic stability. The bill, de…

Watson slams Growth Fund Bill

Attorney and consumer advocate Tricia Watson has called Government’s proposed Economic Diversification and Growth Fund alarming and not acceptable, saying it is being established to “give our money to substantial foreign companies”.Watson shared her concerns via social media on Friday as the Economic Diversification And Growth Fund Bill, 2025 was under consideration in the House of Assembly. The legislation was later passed following a debate le…