PLP leader Philip 'Brave' Davis and deputy leader Chester Cooper at the party's convention on Thursday. Photos: Terrel W Carey/Tribune staff
11.35pm: PLP Deputy Leader Chester Cooper – the final speaker of the night – is joined on stage by Party Leader Philip 'Brave' Davis and supporters. Don't miss Friday's Tribune for the reaction from day one of the PLP Convention.
11.29pm: He says he wants the nation to know that “we are fighting for you”.
11.25pm: Mr Cooper thanks the party for their continued love and support.
11.22pm: He says the party will be ready to go “on day one”.
11.13pm: Mr Cooper says the party is committed to having a conversation about a national youth service.
11.12pm: He says the PLP will leap forward with major investment in renewable energy and healthcare.
11.11pm: “We can transform our economy – we can do it now, right now,” Mr Cooper says.
11.10pm: He says they will create hundreds of millionaires.
11.06pm: He talks of leaping forward on the issue of medical marijuana.
11.00pm: Mr Cooper says everywhere he goes around the country, people have said “our Prime Minister is a man who does not know what he is doing”.
10.58pm: He is listing the party's achievements saying “that's the work we do”.
10.56pm: Mr Cooper says there's a place for everyone in the Bahamas under the PLP.
10.53pm: He asks supporters to leap forward with the PLP and hits out at the FNM.
10.50pm: He thanks supporters for returning him to the position of the party's Deputy Leader today.
10.48pm: PLP Deputy Leader Chester Cooper – the final speaker of the night – is now onstage.
10.34pm: Mrs Hanna Martin ends by saying the PLP promised the Bahamian people that it would take them all the way.
10.33pm: She tells the audience: “Our role is to present the vision of the Bahamian future”.
10.32pm: Mrs Hanna Martin is describing what modern progressivism means for the Bahamas.
10.25pm: She says the party should never be about the small and the petty. She adds that the PLP is a progressive political force for and of the people
10.22pm: Englerston MP Glenys Hanna Martin is now at the podium.
10.20pm: PLP Chairman Fred Mitchell is paying tribute to the diver who recovered bodies from the helicopter crash off Abaco earlier this month. PLP Leader Philip ‘Brave’ Davis makes a presentation on stage to the diver.
10.05pm: Patricia Deveaux is on stage, she says “pain and suffering is the order of the day” as she criticises the government.
9.59pm: She says it “is time for us to be transformed”.
9.52pm: Danielle Gibson is at the podium. She is talking about the loss of her job – claiming victimisation.
9.46pm: Randy Rolle is on stage now.
9.28pm: Da Rhythm Band are now on stage and the crowd are on their feet.
9.24pm: Mr Roberts says the party must emerge from the convention “stronger and more unified”.
9.20pm: He's now turned his attention to the Oban deal which he calls “a farce”.
9.18pm: Mr Roberts is hitting out at the government over the Post Office at the Town Centre Mall issue.
9.15pm: Obie Roberts is now at the podium.
9.05pm: PLP supporters are watching an on-screen tribute to 'Champion of the People' the late Bradley Roberts at the PLP convention at the Melia Nassau Resort.
EARLIER TODAY: Philip "Brave" Davis and I Chester Cooper were returned as leader and deputy leader respectively of the Progressive Liberal Party after both were nominated unopposed.
Thunderous applause confirmed the party's support for both men during the nominations which began shortly after 10.30am.
Two candidates, Senator Fred Mitchell and former Tourism Minister Obie Wilchcombe nominated for party chairman.
There are 1800 delegates registered for this year's convention.
Comments
Economist 5 years, 3 months ago
Same old PLP. Nothing changed, nothing new.
joeblow 5 years, 3 months ago
This is proof that PLP's (by and large) have a mental illness that keeps them disconnected from reality!
K4C 5 years, 3 months ago
the suspense was almost intolerable
Clamshell 5 years, 3 months ago
ROFLMAO!
TheMadHatter 5 years, 3 months ago
Exactly. This is so very sad. Dont these people realize that we NEED a strong opposition for democracy to work? They just threw up a white flag and gave up. They will not get more than 9 seats. Where the heck is Sears? There is a saying that to whom much is given, much is expected. I cannot understand why he wont use his excellent knowledge of government and our Constitution to lead our nation into freedom and prosperity.
Sears is a supreme disappointment to me. I agree numbers money is good, but our people are suffering so very much. Maybe he never comes out of the office? Never drives Nassau Street? Cowpen Road? East St. South? Now our country has been condemned to suffer another 8 years. Is there a demonic curse on us?
Sickened 5 years, 3 months ago
I'm clapping very loudly.
The_Oracle 5 years, 3 months ago
So who got Chairman?
realfreethinker 5 years, 3 months ago
They haven't voted yet for chairman
TheMadHatter 5 years, 3 months ago
Davis will "hint" who he wants and the P-Lemmings-P will vote accordingly.
Clamshell 5 years, 3 months ago
Oh, goodie ... more Philip “Gravy” Davis!
proudloudandfnm 5 years, 3 months ago
Same old song and dance. Wote for us and we'll rob you blind....
ABOMINATION 5 years, 3 months ago
If we be stupid enough to put these corrupt criminals back in office, then we deserve what follows! We need to change our 2 party systems and look for CEO s of good repute and track records to run our country. NEVER AGAIN SHOULD WE ALLOW THE PLP BACK INTO OFFICE...NEVER. NEVER..we must all learn from our Mistakes! They all have God to answer too.....Oh when are you all moving into your The Pointe Pent houses? Journalist go and put the Mic into their faces and ask the hard questions......
Clamshell 5 years, 3 months ago
Well, as TalRussell would say,
“Here dem Queen’s Colony of Out Islands dis fibberlance red shirts populace purse conmigulate dem yellow shirts, yes-no?, with pots conch chowder from Her Majesty done glumulate in der Parliament of The Peoples, yes? no?, for never nontoward da furtherance of conjecturation on da question at hand, yes-no?”
Gotoutintime 5 years, 3 months ago
LOL!!
Thanos 5 years, 3 months ago
Smh! The bandwagon continues...
birdiestrachan 5 years, 3 months ago
I am happy with both of them and I hope Mr. Mitchell wins. I also hope there is a position for Mr: Alfred Sears. He has charisma and a brilliant mind.
That is just the way it is and no one can change the facts.
bahamianson 5 years, 3 months ago
new people, new faces!!!!!! Ok, you have my vote!
Well_mudda_take_sic 5 years, 3 months ago
Most 'PLP made Bahamians' of Haitian descent will be supporting Davis and the PLP in the next national general election and it is this group of 'Bahamians' that has determined the outcome of every general election that did not result in a blow out landslide for either the PLP or FNM. And Davis knows Minnis will not be enjoying a landslide outcome next time around. The early polling has Davis all smiles.
Well_mudda_take_sic 5 years, 3 months ago
Obie vs Fred = Scumbag vs Scumbag. This is going to be one terribly queer battle royale. Can't imagine any straight minded person having an interest in the outcome.
sealice 5 years, 3 months ago
they got their arsses handed to them last time by a bunch of now qualified losers - what makes them think the same bunch of tired faces is going to win or actually have a chance or changing anything - more lies more lies.....
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