Annual General Meeting of the Caribbean Democrat Union in Rodney Bay, St. Lucia
The Caribbean Democrat Union (CDU) held its Annual General Meeting from Friday January 25th to Sunday January 29th at the Coco Palm Resort in Rodney Bay, St. Lucia. The meeting brought together Political Leaders from moderate and centre-right political parties within the CDU Network from the following countries – Jamaica, Turks and Caicos Islands, St. Kitts and Nevis, Anguilla, Dominica, St. Lucia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines and Grenada. Political Party Representatives presented country reports which included policy initiatives and priority areas for continued growth and development. A major theme during the meeting was the need for greater engagement with women and youth by political parties across the network.
The following members were elected to serve on the CDU Executive Board for 2019:
CDU Chair – Hon. Sharlene Cartwright-Robinson, Political Leader, Peoples Democratic Movement, Turks and Caicos Islands
CDU Vice Chair (Policy & External Affairs) – Hon. Dr. Godwin Friday, President, New Democratic Party, St. Vincent and the Grenadines
CDU Vice Chair (Women & Minorities) – Ms. Kimberley McLeod, Vice President G2K, Jamaica Labour Party
CDU Vice Chair (Organizational Support) – Hon. Anthony Boatswain, Treasurer, New National Party, Grenada
CDU Treasurer – Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., Jamaica Labour Party
CDU Secretary General/Public Relations Officer – Mr. Nick Francis, Youth Advisor, New Democratic Party, St. Vincent and the Grenadines
CYDU Chair – Mr. Johnny Calliste, New National Party, Grenada
The Caribbean Democrat Union (CDU) is an alliance of moderate and centre-right political parties in the Caribbean region. Member parties are located in Belize, Jamaica, Turks and Caicos Islands, St. Kitts and Nevis, Anguilla, Dominica, St. Lucia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines and Grenada.
The IDU congratulates all new CDU Board members and is looking forward to a further fruitful cooperation.