Welcome The People’s Party
Barbados’ newest political party was presented to the country today.
The People’s Party for Democracy and Development was launched at a 90-minute introduction session at The Pavilion, Hastings, Christ Church.
Party leader and president, Bishop Joseph Atherley said the new entity would have a socialist, democratic orientation, and would focus on a type of governance aimed at producing a liberal, mixed economy.
With Senator Caswell Franklin to his right, and Senator Crystal Drakes to his left, Atherley said the party has already put its election wheels into motion, and confirmed a number of Barbadians were very interested in competing for a spot to run in the next general election.
The PdP leader said since the party was formed last November, persons continue to show a great interest, and new members were joining up each week.
The PdP’s official colour is green, and its motto is God, Growth, Greatness.
Members at launch Bishop Joseph Atherley, Senator Caswell Franklyn, Senator Crystal Drakes, Paul Gibson, Sylvan Greenidge, Scott Weatherhead, Maria Phillips, Rev. Paul Leacock, Akil Daley, Dr Philip Corbin, Rosalind Corbin, Harvey Barrett, Bruce Hennis, Paul Forte and Calvin Husbands. Missing were Alan Springer and Steven Tutu. (BA)
