Member of Parliament for St Michael West Central James Paul (left) in conversation with the Democratic Labour Party General Secretary George Pilgrim, during the party’s FACTS mission in the constituency yesterday.
Paul confident of victory
Member of Parliament (MP) for St Michael West Central James Paul will be defending his seat in the next general election, which is constitutionally due next year.
General Secretary of the Democratic Labour Party (DLP), George Pilgrim, told the media yesterday, during the party’s FACTS mission in the St Michael West Central constituency, that both the Executive and General Council of the DLP agreed, selected and ratified Paul as the party’s candidate for that constituency, in the next election.
Paul said, based on the fact that he has the support of the constituents he has represented since the 2008 general election, he is confident that he will regain the seat.
“I really want to say to the residents of St Michael West Central that I really couldn’t do it without you. A lot of the gains that I have made are largely gains that really emanate from you, the people of St Michael West Central.
“I take great pride in representing this constituency, largely because of the fact that I grew up in this area and I have a lot of respect for the
residents.
“I really believe that at this point in time in our nation’s history, I think that I have found myself to be the most suitable candidate. I really want to say that I will continue to represent what I think this constituency stands for,” he said.
Paul promised the residents that he would continue to fight on their behalf, to uphold the image of the constituency, and by extension, Barbados.
He said that though he has faced difficulties in carrying out his work in the constituency, Government has still been able to repair roads, houses, and continues to deliver welfare assistance to many, along with continuing a reading programme he established.
“When I came into politics, I came into empowering people and developing communities. I am going on that path of empowering people …to develop a community . . .” Paul said.
Pilgrim announced that the DLP’s mission of FACTS continues with a conference on Sunday, April 30 at the Belfield Community Centre, Black Rock, St Michael.
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