Lashley reveals projects in the pipeline during canvass

Employment creation, the construction of a new Vauxhall Primary School and the acquisition of land at Cane Vale to develop a multi-sports venue are just some of the plans the Democratic Labour Party candidate and incumbent for Christ Church West Central, Stephen Lashley, has for the area if once again elected to be its representative.

Flanked by several of his supporters during the recent mass canvass in his constituency, the Minister of Culture, Sports and Youth told the media that there were several projects in the pipeline.

Delivering copies of a report on his stewardship as well as the ‘Looking Forward Constituency Development Plan 2018-2023’, he outlined that government was at an advanced stage of pressing ahead with the provision and conclusion of conveyances to transfer units in Silver Hill and Gall Hill to residents under the 20-year programme.

“We have started the acquisition process in relation to Cane Vale and we want to conclude that so that the Sports Council can take control of that facility and in the first instance, grade it and make it available to the sports community of this constituency. Ultimately, our plan is to build out a mini stadium, once funds are provided that will service Christ Church communities,” he added.

He urged persons not to get swept up in the “noise” surrounding the election, but to listen to what was being proposed to address the critical issues impacting the island.

“We will defend our record in the Democratic Labour Party. We will defend the things that we have done… This election is not about the pomp and flags. It is about the future of Barbados and the principles that should abide during an election campaign. It is about whether or not we can expect from candidates forthrightness, honesty and decency for one another and I can assure that these will be the tenets of how I will function,” Lashley added. (JMB)