Foreign Affairs Minister Fred Mitchell.
THE Progressive Liberal Party will host its 55th national convention at Baha Mar resort in November, according to the party’s chairman Fred Mitchell.
The event will be held under the theme “Building On Progress: Driving Change” on November 9 and 10th.
In a statement released late Thursday night, Mr Mitchell said: “Nominations for officers are now to be accepted in forms to be made available shortly. Under the new procedures, no nominations will take place from the floor.
“All nominations will take place in writing and must be entered at least 14 days before the National General Convention to the Secretary General who is the returning officer for the elections.
“The council has also set a non-refundable fee for anyone who wishes to run for office. For the office of Leader, 2,500 dollars; Deputy Leader, 2,000 dollars; Chairman, 1,500 dollars and all other offices, 250 dollars.”
More details will be released in the coming days, he added.
The PLP last held a convention in 2019 when it amended its constitution to significantly increase the number of delegates that could participate and vote in its national convention.
The change was one of many included in the PLP’s new constitution.
During that year, officials hoped to amend the document to allow the party to host conventions every two years rather than every year.
However, delegates rejected that proposal and decided to maintain the status quo.
Comments
FreeportFreddy 1 year, 2 months ago
Funny how they are staying in a Tier 1 resort that likely would have been occupied by paying tourists instead of a Tier 2 resort that will stay empty. In other words they are pulling money out of the economy and enjoying themselves at the cost of taxpayers. Typical politicians!!
sheeprunner12 1 year, 2 months ago
What is the point of the PLP having a national convention???
Will they really change any of the major ringleaders????
Or is this another big PR stunt like the prorogation/reshuffle/newGG stunt????
Give it to the PLP .......... they are the masters of "smoke and mirrors"
themessenger 1 year, 2 months ago
Another Bermuda style junket only this time held at home but featuring the same big spenders', high rollers and parasites.
The same poor people who paid the last time get to pay for it this time as well, the Bahamian Taxpayers!
ExposedU2C 1 year, 2 months ago
These bungling puppets of the CCP are sure to get a big venue discount from Baha Mar.
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