The Tribune

BY RASHAD ROLLE

Tribune Staff Reporter

rrolle@tribunemedia.net

THE Progressive Liberal Party, the country’s oldest living political party, is making plans to commemorate its 60th anniversary.

PLP chairman Bradley Roberts said yesterday that a gala luncheon will be held at the Sheraton Nassau Beach Resort on Sunday, November 24 in honour of the milestone.

He said: “This month we celebrate 60 continuous and glorious years of existence, a milestone that takes on special significance because we are the governing party as the country celebrates 40 years of nationhood and it was the PLP that led the Bahamas to independence.”

“During its formative years, the PLP stood in the vanguard of change for social justice, economic justice, equality and a level playing field, a message that is as relevant today as it was 60 years ago.

“Independence in 1973 was about defining who we were as a people and believing in the ability of Bahamians to shape our destiny and make our mark in the world.

“It should not surprise anybody that 59 years after its birth, the PLP ran on a platform of believing in the Bahamas.

“This message that Bahamians were not being treated equally or fairly resonated with nationally with Bahamians of all socio-economic backgrounds.

“So the fundamental tenet and message of the PLP has been tried and tested by time and is as relevant today as it was 60 years ago.”

Anyone wishing to attend the luncheon could call the PLP headquarters on 328-0808 for tickets and a chance to have their advertisements featured in a special booklet.

• Mr Roberts also said yesterday that his decision to step down as chairman of the Water and Sewerage Corporation was not because of any internal conflicts in his party.

He said that with all his private engagements and his chairmanship of the PLP, he has many things he needs to concentrate on.