UPP Political Leader Jamale Pringle
The United Progressive Party (UPP) is set to Ratify the 16 Candidates who will make up its
slate in the General Election that is expected later this month. Tonight, April 7, will see
delegates to the General Council accepting nominations from all constituency Branches, in a
meeting to be held at Freedom Hall.
Four Members of Parliament will be up for re-election, while the other contenders are a
mix of returning Caretakers and persons who are representing the Party for the first time:
Jamale Pringle, All Saints East & St. Luke
Harold Lovell, All Saints West
Alex Browne, St. Phillip’s North
Sherfield Bowen, St. Phillip’s South
Johnathon Joseph, St. Mary’s North
Kelvin Simon, St. Mary’s South
Ashworth Azille, St. John’s Rural East
Richard Lewis, St. John’s Rural West
Malaka Parker, St. John’s Rural North
Emanuel Peters, St. John’s Rural South
Pearl Quinn-Williams, St. John’s City East
Alister Thomas, St. John’s City West
Adrian Williams, St. John’s City South
George Wehner, St. Peter
Franz deFreitas, St. Paul
Kelton Dalso, St. George
Tonight’s event will also pave the way for the UPP’s official campaign launch, which will
take place on Sunday, April 12, in Rural West, under the theme “Ignite,” and with
performances by gospel artiste Bridget Blucher.
The “Ignite” campaign theme is fitting, but the UPP will need more than symbolism. Voters are looking for substance, plans, accountability, and a vision that feels tangible, not just aspirational.
I told several people that Gaston is going to build his political party from members of the UPP.
The UPP is clearly banking on a narrative of renewal, but voters are often skeptical of political rebrands. The question is whether these candidates can connect beyond party lines and resonate with everyday struggles facing citizens right now.