Wednesday, July 22, 2009
Dominica Freedom Party Leader to contest Roseau Central
The Dominican.net Newsdesk
Leader of the Dominica Freedom Party (DFP) Judith Pestaina has confirmed that she will be contesting the next general elections as a candidate for Roseau Central, the constituency once held by two former DFP leaders Dame Eugenia Charles and Charles Saverin.
Pestaina told the local media that she was confident of winning the seat since she believes that it is the center of support for her party.
Dame Eugenia Charles represented the constituency from 1980 to 1995 when she left active politics. Despite the DFP losing the elections in 1995 and 2000, Roseau Central was won by Charles Saverin of the DFP. He eventually lost to Norris Prevost of the United Workers Party in the 2005 elections.
When asked about a possible coalition for the next elections, Pestaina noted that the DFP was going alone this time since they had been ‘burned’ for agreeing to a coalition with the Dominica Labour Party in the 2000 and 2005 elections.
She expressed confidence that the thousands of DFP supporters who voted for the DLP in the past would once again rally around their party. The DFP leader also said that her party would be in a position to field enough candidates to win the elections and to form the next government.
Elections are constitutionally due in May 2010 but many political observers believe that Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit will call an early poll.
Leader of the Dominica Freedom Party (DFP) Judith Pestaina has confirmed that she will be contesting the next general elections as a candidate for Roseau Central, the constituency once held by two former DFP leaders Dame Eugenia Charles and Charles Saverin.
Pestaina told the local media that she was confident of winning the seat since she believes that it is the center of support for her party.
Dame Eugenia Charles represented the constituency from 1980 to 1995 when she left active politics. Despite the DFP losing the elections in 1995 and 2000, Roseau Central was won by Charles Saverin of the DFP. He eventually lost to Norris Prevost of the United Workers Party in the 2005 elections.
When asked about a possible coalition for the next elections, Pestaina noted that the DFP was going alone this time since they had been ‘burned’ for agreeing to a coalition with the Dominica Labour Party in the 2000 and 2005 elections.
She expressed confidence that the thousands of DFP supporters who voted for the DLP in the past would once again rally around their party. The DFP leader also said that her party would be in a position to field enough candidates to win the elections and to form the next government.
Elections are constitutionally due in May 2010 but many political observers believe that Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit will call an early poll.
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Judith you have shown yourself to be a woman of great competence respected both at home and abroad. You are selfless in your contribution to your community and always willing to serve your fellowmen. We look forward to providing our 120% support to your and your team. GOOD LUCK!!!
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