By Admin. Updated 10:40 a.m., Tuesday, March 12, 2024, Atlantic Standard Time (GMT-4).
The main opposition New Democratic Party (NDP) says its candidate for South Windward, Andrew John has called for a new spirit of national renewal that would bring a brighter future for all Vincentians.
According to a March 11 press release from the NDP, Mr. John said:
“I am proud to launch my campaign. Over the last few weeks, I walked through South Windward meeting people and hearing their concerns and hopes. The message is clear. There is a huge desire for change in South Windward, change that will deliver more and better-paid jobs, tackle crime and give our young people a future here in South Windward. I am counting the days to the election, when an NDP government ushers in a spirit of national renewal.”
He was speaking at his campaign launch.
The NDP officially launched Mr. Andrew John as its candidate for South Windward on Saturday 9th March 2024, at a major event in Biabou, the party said.
“Mr. John is 59 years of age. He is a former principal and worked as Industrial Relations Officer at the St. Vincent and the Grenadines Teachers Union,” the party told One News SVG.
In the press release, the NDP reported Mr. John saying he was counting down the days to an election that would lead to an NDP government that would deliver for the people of South Windward and the whole country.
“Several speakers addressed the meeting including, the President of the NDP, Honourable Dr Godwin Friday, candidate for East St. George, Laverne Velox, Andrew John and former candidate Noel Dickson,” the press release stated.
According to the press release, President of the NDP and Leader of the Opposition – Dr. Godwin Friday said: “Everyone in the NDP is delighted to have a candidate such as Andrew John standing for us. He represents all that is good about south windward and will make an outstanding representative. He cares deeply about the people here and will always put their interests first.”
The NDP’s caretaker for East St. George – Laverne Velox said: “The people of South Windward are clear they want change, both in their constituency and across the country. The NDP is the party of change, change that will deliver for everyone, in every part of our wonderful country,” according to the press release.
The NDP said it continues to meet the people and represent them.
Elections in St. Vincent and the Grenadines are expected by November 9, 2025.
The two main contenders are the incumbent Unity Labour Party ULP led by Prime Minister Ralph Gonsalves which is seeking an unprecedented sixth consecutive term in office and the main opposition New Democratic Party led by Dr. Godwin Friday.
In South Windward, the current caretaker for the ULP is Mr. Frederick Stephenson who has held the seat since December 2010, but he is expected to be succeeded by a new candidate.
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