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PLP to Host Warwick Public Meeting

PLP to Host Warwick Public Meeting

[Updated] The Progressive Labour Party [PLP] will be holding a Public Meeting for the Warwick Community this coming Thursday [Dec 9] at Warwick Holiness Church, 96 Spice Hill Road, Warwick. The featured speaker for this meeting will be the PLP Candidate for Constituency 26, Warwick South Central, Mr. Marc Bean. The by-election, to fill the seat vacated... Read more of this article

PLP Respond to “False & Misleading News”

PLP Respond to “False & Misleading News”

The Progressive Labour Party has refuted reports that unnamed party sources had stated that former Police Commissioner Jonathan Smith has been tipped to replace Dale Butler, the present sitting MP, in Constituency 25, Warwick North East. Mr Butler has been a PLP MP since the party swept to power in 1998. Seen as popular in a cross section of the community,... Read more of this article

PLP Responds To Candidate Drug Testing

PLP Responds To Candidate Drug Testing

All three political parties have made their positions clear on drug testing for candidates in the December 15th by-election for the Warwick seat vacated by former Premier Dr Ewart Brown. The BDA’s Sylvan Richards was the first candidate to publically address the issue this morning [Nov 10] saying “To show that I am embracing transparency... Read more of this article

Video: PLP Announce Marc Bean as Candidate

Video: PLP Announce Marc Bean as Candidate

Yesterday [Nov 8] the PLP formally announced that former Senator Marc Bean will stand as their candidate for the December 15th bye-election in Warwick South Central, which will be held to fill the seat vacated by former Premier Dr Ewart Brown. Related Stories Video: Paula Cox Addresses PLP Supporters 6 Videos: PLP Leadership Election Video &... Read more of this article

Marc Bean To Contest Bye-Election for PLP

Marc Bean To Contest Bye-Election for PLP

As widely expected, the PLP formally announced this morning that former Senator Marc Bean will be the PLP’s candidate for Constituency 26, Warwick South Central. Flanked by PLP Chairman Anthony Santucci, Premier Paula Cox, Branch Chairperson Ms Yolanda Furbert the formal announcement was made at Alaska Hall this afternoon. PLP MPs and Senators were... Read more of this article

Video & Bio: Senator David Burt

Video & Bio: Senator David Burt

The youngest member serving in the Lower or Upper House, 31-year-old Senator David Burt was sworn in at Government House yesterday [Nov 1], becoming the Junior Minister for Finance, Environment, Planning and Infrastructure. After attending Florida Air Academy, he studied at George Washington University in Washington D.C, obtaining a Bachelor of Business... Read more of this article

Video & Bio: Minister Michael Scott

Video & Bio: Minister Michael Scott

Yesterday afternoon [Nov 1] Michael Scott was sworn in at Government House, returning to Cabinet in a different capacity. He has been named Attorney General & Minister of Justice, taking over from Senator Kim Wilson who has been appointed as Minister of the Economy, Trade & Industry. Minister Scott previously held the portfolio of Energy Telecommunications... Read more of this article

Video & Bio: Minister Walter Roban

Video & Bio: Minister Walter Roban

Yesterday afternoon [Nov 1] Walter Roban was sworn in at Government House, making a return to Cabinet. Under Dr Brown, he held the position of Minister of Health, which is now held by Minister Zane DeSilva. Yesterday Minister Roban was appointed as Minister of the Environment, a portfolio which was previously joined with Sports. The son of Matthew... Read more of this article

Video & Bio: Minister Neletha Butterfield

Video & Bio: Minister Neletha Butterfield

Yesterday afternoon [Nov 1] Neletha Butterfield was sworn in at Government House, returning to Cabinet, albeit in a different capacity. She served as Minister of Culture & Social Rehabilitation under former Premier Dr Ewart Brown, and has now been appointed as Minister of Public Information Services. She initially represented the PLP in the Pembroke... Read more of this article

Photos: Politicians Sworn Into Cabinet

Photos: Politicians Sworn Into Cabinet

Scroll down for approximately 50 photos from yesterday’s [Nov 1] ceremony at Government House which saw Premier Paula Cox both realign various Ministries, and appoint new Cabinet Minister and Senators. Former Minister of Education Elvin James is now out of Cabinet, while former backbenchers Dame Jennifer Smith, Patrice Minors, Michael Weeks and... Read more of this article

Video & Bio: Minister Michael Weeks

Video & Bio: Minister Michael Weeks

This afternoon [Nov 1] Michael Weeks was sworn in at Government House, taking on the position of Minister Without Portfolio, which was previously held by Minister Zane DeSilva. Mr Weeks, who is making his first entrance into Cabinet, represents Constituency #16 – Pembroke East Central. He was born and raised in the Glebe Road area, and currently... Read more of this article

Video & Bio: Minister Dame Jennifer Smith

Video & Bio: Minister Dame Jennifer Smith

This afternoon [Nov 1] Dame Jennifer Smith was sworn in at Government House, taking on the position of Minister of Education, which was previously held by Elvin James, who is no longer in Cabinet. Dame Jennifer had previously held the position of Deputy Speaker of the House, which she resigned in order to accept a Cabinet position. Easily receiving... Read more of this article