Residents respond well to ‘Batting with Reifer’ Constituency Tour

Constituents of St. George North responded well to the “Batting with Reifer” Constituency Tour, which took off from Charles Rowe Bridge in St. George yesterday, ending in Lower Estate Tenantry.

Democratic Labour Party (DLP) candidate for St. George North, Floyd Reifer pointed out the above yesterday, when asked about the Tour. He noted that he was able to hit the ground running and was able to listen to many of the concerns expressed, especially from young people, who essentially are calling for more opportunities to be provided for them so they can have a better standard of living, especially now, given the present COVID-19 pandemic.

“We had a very good reception

from the constituents. What we

did, we wanted to listen to the issues that the people are having. So we talked to them, we listened to them and we just reassured them that we are here for them and I thought that today was very good. The reaction was brilliant” Reifer told The Barbados Advocate.

He added, “We were on the blocks with the young people and the young people need opportunities. They talk about unemployment. They are talking about having the opportunity to do things in life. Those are some of the main issues that came across. Obviously, the COVID-19 pandemic has struck and it has people under a lot of pressure. So again, talking to the youngsters, it is all about having the opportunities.”

Speaking about the upcoming by-election and his chances of winning the seat, Reifer meanwhile stated, “Whatever I do, I am a very confident person, but for me it is just talking to the people, listening to the issues and building relationships with people all over the constituency and letting them know that I am here for them. That is me, that is what I am about.

“I am from St. George. I am a son of the soil and I am here for the people of St. George,” Floyd declared, as he pledged to do his effort best to assist constituents, should he win the seat.