A massive Anti Violence SLP youth rally in the Mabouya Valley staggered traffic to and from the south of the island Sunday. Young SLP supporters from all over the island converged at the Dennery venue, alongside Prime Minister Philip Pierre and a number of other district representatives including hopefuls at the next general elections. Among the new faces were Micoud South’s Shanda Lee Harracksingh and Vieux Fort’s Danny Butcher. Harracksingh, who was welcomed with a massive applause of approval from the crowd, will be coming up against former prime minister Allen Chastanet. Butcher will be replacing Former Prime Minister Kenny Anthony, who decided not to seek re-election.
Laborie’s Alva Baptiste, is positive with the accomplishments thus far, the Pierre administration is stronger than ever especially among young people. “The Honorable Philip J. Pierre, as the Prime Minister of the country, the manner in which he has been handling the business of young people. And so, this afternoon is not a product of spontaneous combustion; it was built over time. The momentum was a result of young people coming in and getting gainfully employed, young people taking advantage of scholarship opportunities, young people entering the workforce, entering their small businesses and no doubt today is a celebration of the achievements of the Government at Year 4.” He continued, “ And undoubtedly the mood is for a General Elections. They are prepared to confront the lies and the propaganda of the United Workers Party and I think that is what today is all about.”
When pressed on the outcome of the next general elections, the political heavyweight was careful not make a prediction. “I cannot dictate what happens from now moving forward because, you see, the dynamic is something that you cannot predict with absolute certainty. But one thing I can tell you is that the momentum will keep on building and the crowds will continue to grow until the people of this country give the Honorable Philip J Pierre and the Labour Party a decisive victory at the polls. That’s what I can tell you. Moving forward, the kids are ready. They are going to be building momentum on their own. And when the time comes, for the prime minister to call elections, I believe that they are going to gather along that trumpet call for that decisive victory. I will not make a prediction but we are stronger today than we were at the last general election.”