Lauders, St. Vincent – Israel Bruce, the New Democratic Party (NDP) candidate for South Central Windward, on Saturday unveiled a comprehensive 25-point development plan aimed at tackling unemployment, boosting economic growth, and improving community infrastructure in the constituency.
Speaking to a large gathering, Bruce shared his personal story of resilience, saying he knows firsthand what it means to live in poverty.
“I grew up in a trash house, went to Lauders Primary School barefoot, and passed the Common Entrance Exam to attend the Adelphi Secondary School,” he recalled. “From there, I went straight into teaching.”
Bruce told supporters that he later attended the Teachers’ College before returning to the classroom. When he applied for no-pay leave to pursue his law degree, his request was denied.
“I left the job and took a position with the sponsorship programme to work with delinquent fathers,” he said. “I wasn’t fortunate like others to receive a scholarship. I had to use my parents’ deed to secure a loan for my law degree.”
Highlighting his own struggles, Bruce said this was the driving force behind his commitment to helping others break free from poverty.
“I know what poverty is, and I know the struggles. That is why I am here—to help you out of poverty,” Bruce declared. “Vote for me and the New Democratic Party on election day, and together we will lift South Central Windward.”
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Bruce’s 25-Point Plan for South Central Windward
Jobs & Economic Growth
1. Reduce unemployment by at least 40%, bringing it down from 60% to 20%.
2. Create opportunities for young people to become entrepreneurs and business owners.
3. Establish a major tourism attraction or development in South Central Windward.
4. Initiate and/or support legislation to reduce petty larceny in the constituency.
5. Engage government ministries to deliver a comprehensive infrastructure programme.
6. Reinstate all constituents who lost jobs due to the COVID-19 vaccine mandate, with full restoration of benefits.
Sports & Recreation
7. Develop at least one modern sporting facility to host national, regional, and international events; complete the proper playing field in Mt. Greenan, and rehabilitate other sporting spaces.
8. Deliver a new playing field for the youths of Greiggs.
9. Create a sports management body under the National Sports Council to oversee facilities.
Healthcare & Community Development
10. Ensure a fully equipped health clinic for Chapmans and New Adelphi.
11. Negotiate for a community centre in Mt. Greenan for meetings, training, and events.
12. Provide free transportation for senior citizens to attend clinics and community activities.
Youth, Skills & Education
13. Secure lands in Hadley’s Village for housing, agriculture, and youth business projects.
14. Develop an eco-tourism project in Diamonds for job creation.
15. Establish skills training and development centres across the constituency.
16. Build school partnerships with North American institutions for cultural and educational exchange.
17. Seek additional scholarships for primary and secondary school students.
18. Cover CSEC exam fees for students in the constituency.
Agriculture & Infrastructure
19. Develop long-term markets for agricultural products to benefit farmers.
20. Rehabilitate farm roads and footpaths in Lower/Bottom Lowmans, Higher Lowmans, South Union, Mt. Greenan, and Diamonds.
Governance & Community Initiatives
21. Advocate for fortnightly wage payments to government workers.
22. Propose the creation of a National Development Bank to finance youth-led businesses.
23. Launch an inter-constituency “Best Village” beautification competition.
24. Introduce an annual Constituency Awards Programme to honour outstanding residents.
25. Support the establishment of a Constituency Development Fund for faster community response.
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