Members and supporters of the New National Party (NNP) turned out in their numbers at the Trade Centre on January 27 to witness their Party's twenty second annual Convention.
The Convention, held under the theme "NNP FOR POSITIVE CHANGE LET THE PROGRESS CONTINUE", consisted of two sessions.
The first was a closed session catering only to Party Executives, observers and delegates.
It consisted of in-house matters such as the General Secretary's Report and the election of officers and the Party's Executive.
The evening session which was opened to the public and the media and saw the New NNP Caretakers making their presentations.
They all showed confidence in their chances of gaining victory in their various Constituencies whenever the election is called later this year.
Members were ever so often reminded to let the progress continue.
General Secretary, Claris Charles told members about the amount of time and effort the NDC is putting into manufacturing propaganda against key members of the NNP Leadership.
Minister Charles warned the supporters that they must be prepared to dismiss such propaganda, and must not fall victim to them or even engage in helping to spread the propaganda.
Deputy Political Leader, Gregory Bowen elaborated on the good track record of progress under the New National Party in the areas of Infrastructure, Water, Electricity and Telephone.
Mention was made of the Government's decision to divest some of its shares in Cable and Wireless.
Minister Bowen assured the gathering that the proceeds from such divestment will go towards the liquidating of some of Grenada's debt, which will eventually result in the lowering of the interest which is paid on these loans.
He also said that Grenada is expected to gain millions of dollars as a result of its involvement in Petro Caribbean, an agremeent with oil-rich Venezuela.
Minister Bowen told the Convention that it is only the New National Party which can be trusted for peace and stability.
Political Leader Dr. Mitchell focused on the resilience shown by Grenadians after the passage of Hurricane Ivan and Emily.
He said that as a result of the rapid recovery of Grenada after those two Hurricanes, persons and leaders from around the world are inviting him to various conferences to share with them the Grenadian experience.
Dr. Mitchell questioned whether the NDC Leader will be capable to share such experiences with the international community if given the opportunity.
He asked all to compare the NNP Team in each Constituency with what is offered by the NDC, and to examine if they can compete with the NNP Team in terms of credibility, honesty and ability.
There were no major changes to the Officers on the Executive, except that of the PRO to which Terrence Forrester was elected to replace Ronald Straker.
Following is the newlook NNP Executive:
Chairman - Elvin Nimrod
Vice Chairman - Sen. Einstein Louison
Political Leader - Dr. Keith Mitchell
Deputy Political Leader - Gregory Bowen
General Secretary - Claris Charles
Assistant General Secretary - Dwight Horsford
Recording Secretary - Steve Horsford
Assistant Recording Sec. - Kent Francois
Treasurer - Ashton Frame
Public Relations Officer - Terrence Forrester
Welfare Officer - Dr. Julie Du Bois
Labor Relations Officer - Cletus St. Paul
Floor Members: Bassanio Nicholas, Starlen Romain, Devon Rachae, Osbert Gilbert, Diana Gibbs and Rosaline Felix
Other members (Members of Parliament and Constituency Caretakers): Dr. Claris Modeste Curwen, Sen. Brenda Hood, Yolande Bain-Horsford, Sen. Ann David Antoine, Sen. Emmalin Pierre, Anthony Boatswain, Roland Bhola, Sen. Nigel Stewart, Sen. Carl Caton, Kennedy Roberts, Delma Thomas, Fitzroy Bedeau and Gabriel Henry
