Patrick Wong former CEO, NWA claims that election demands forces JDIP spending spree (The Geaner). Mr. Wong stated that POLITICIANS were aware of the extra spending and did nothing. Projects were over budget by nearly US 95 million dollars between 2011-2012, that's nearly JAM 8 billion dollars. Reports indicate that renovation to the NWA office amounted to JAM 116 million, despite no provision in the contract for this expenditure. SLB does not have adequate funds to provide loans to teritary students. Education Minister says people should plan for teritary education. Jobs not available, inflation high, utility prices the highest in this region, crime rampart. What are the plans? Where is the hope?