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As the Democratic Labour Party (DLP) heads into its 67 annual conference this weekend, nine months after its crushing defeat at the polls, the party is reporting an injection of youth membership. This was disclosed by the DLP’s first vice-president Steve Blackett, who said that 300 people joined the party in the last seven months, 195 of which came on board in the last three months. Blackett, who was speaking …
The elevation of Dr Ronnie Yearwood to the presidency of the Democratic Labour Party (DLP) has seemingly drawn more young people to its bosom.That is according to the party’s 1st vice-president Steve Blackett, who said while the DLP had seen an influx of new members in the last few months, a spike in young people joining the party occurred shortly after Dr Yearwood became its leader.Following the party’s 30-0 drubbing in the January General Elections and the subsequent resignation of former president Verla De Peiza, the 43-year-old Dr Yearwood defeated challenger David Estwick for the vaca...
A video of Democratic Labour Party (DLP) president Dr Ronnie Yearwood speaking sternly to party faithfuls at a recent meeting at The Alleyne School, St Andrew, has been making rounds on social media since early July.All riled up, the president said at the time that he was the captain of the ship and would not tolerate infighting. He challenged members to tell it like it is to his face and not behind his back.It appeared as though someone had rattled his cage. Without directly saying it, it came over as though he felt threatened by a force or forces within the party he leads. He appeared unsett...
New DLP president looking to practise politics of inclusion
New Democratic Labour Party (DLP) President Dr Ronnie Yearwood says his first goal is to unify the 67-year-old party. He announced that yesterday after he defeated veteran politician Dr David Estwick, 273 to 205 during the DLP’s extraordinary conference, entitled Embracing Our Legacy, Shaping the Future. [caption id=