PM’s Press Officer Denies Leak Claim as NDP PRO Reviews Manifesto

From Left: Press Officer to the Prime Minister Mr. Shevrell McMillan and Public Relations Officer of the New Democratic Party (NDP), Ms. Lavern King.

By Val Matthias. Updated 8:32 a.m., Sunday, November 16, 2025, Atlantic Standard Time (GMT-4).

Hours before the official launch of the Unity Labour Party’s (ULP) manifesto, a public exchange unfolded online between government and opposition communicators over whether the document had been leaked.

On Facebook, Ms. Lavern King, Public Relations Officer of the New Democratic Party (NDP), posted what she described as a “leaked copy” of the ULP’s manifesto, offering her own review of its contents. King’s post suggested that the ruling party’s campaign blueprint had surfaced prematurely, giving the opposition a chance to scrutinize it ahead of its unveiling.

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However, Press Officer to the Prime Minister, Shevrell Mc Millan, quickly pushed back against that narrative. In a post Mc Millan dismissed the notion of a leak, insisting that the manifesto had already been circulated in limited quantities by the ULP itself.

“We have already circulated limited amounts of the ULP manifesto since they arrived. Nobody’s leaked anything… we actually calculated that you all would access them and give us some extra mileage on your platforms… like taking candy from a baby,” Mc Millan wrote.

In her review, King argued that the manifesto offered little new substance, framing it as a recycled set of promises rather than a bold vision for the country. She highlighted what she described as vague commitments and repeated pledges that Vincentians had heard in previous elections.

King’s critique suggested that the ULP’s document was heavy on rhetoric but light on actionable reforms, particularly in areas such as economic development, youth empowerment, and governance. Her post implied that the manifesto was more of a political performance than a serious plan to address pressing national challenges.

The revelations between Mc Millan and King underscores the high stakes political atmosphere as the ULP prepares to formally present its manifesto to the public. While the Press Officer insists the document was deliberately shared in advance to generate discussion, the opposition maintains otherwise.

The manifesto is being launched at Colonarie at a rally tonight (November 16).

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