New political party launches

A newly launched political party is promising to bring a plan to forge a better Barbados and to make life better for its citizens.

This campaign promise was made by Senior Apostle of the World Harvest Ministries International and the leader of the new political party, New Barbados Kingdom Alliance (NBKA), Lynroy C Scantlebury. The religious leader spoke to The Barbados Advocate after the press conference which was held at the church, located in Suite #3, The Omni Corporate Centre, Queens Street, Speightstown yesterday.

During the interview, Scantlebury said that he is open to dialogue between his party and the other political entities to “find a common thread to make Barbados better”. Presently, the party is currently seeking to recruit candidates who will represent the respective constituencies and these individuals will be
revealed in the next four months. Noting the similarities in the current political parties, Scantlebury was asked how his party would differentiate itself from the rest of the political groups. For his party, the Apostle said that he looking for innovators who can bring a new dimension of thought to their respective ministries.

“We are looking for individuals with, number one – specific skills sets, and we are also looking for individuals who care about Barbados getting better, so what we are doing is creating the right blend of individuals, whether it is older individuals or young persons,” said Scantlebury.

Earlier in his speech, Scantlebury outlined some of the objectives of the new party and this include settling the national debt in two years and enhancing and reformatting small businesses, while encouraging entrepreneurship. Other objectives of their strategic plan is to improve society and the environment for one of the island’s biggest GDP generators.

“The NBKA also has a strategic plan to assist each constituency to maximise and utilise their surroundings to generate employment, to foster a cleaner Barbados and the attraction for tourism,” said Scantlebury.

The Senior Apostle who was raised in the parish of St. Peter has also made a commitment to the main town – Speightstown. He mentioned that the party’s carefully thought out plan is tailored for St. Peter and the revitalisation of the town. Additionally, if they are given an opportunity to serve, they will offer the level of representation the parish deserves.

Despite his strong ties to St. Peter and its constituents, NBKA is seeking to unite the country regardless of each others’ differences.

“Our aim should be to fight for the new and better Barbados, for our own success and prosperity and for our children and their children,” said Scantlebury.

Later yesterday, Scantlebury was expected to host a public forum, “How I Promise to Keep Speightstown Alive”, which extended an invitation to all of the business owners and residents in the area.