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The People’s Forum Talk Show Host – Cyndie Demming

Basseterre, St. Kitts – Nevis
April 15, 2012
The People’s Action Movement

The People’s Action Movement, is proud to announce the launch of “The People’s Forum”, a brand new radio talk show to be hosted by the dynamic P. Cyndie Demming. Each week the format of the show features Cyndie’s conversation with party leaders and other relevant guests providing views and insights into the burning issues of the day.

“The People’s Forum” débuts April 19th, 2012, live on WINNFM 98.9 from 8 to 9 pm, and continues every Thursday thereafter. The program will give listeners the opportunity to come face to face on a regular and sustained basis with the country’s future leaders as they layout and discuss the PAM’s positions and solutions on various policy issues. It will also afford them the opportunity to engage host and guests by telephone calls and/or emails.

Kicking off the first week will be a conversation with the party’s Political Leader, Mr. Linsay Grant. Mr. Grant will discuss the overall objectives of the program and the role it will play in facilitating the party’s vision and continued quest to remain connected to the people of the Federation.

The party has been working and will continue to work to identify new and more effective 21st century avenues to communicate with the citizens of the Federation, in order to present a meaningful alternative approach to our current state of affairs. The launch of “The People’s Forum” is just one such avenue, that once again demonstrates the party’s commitment to its core philosophy of “Putting People First.”

The interaction between the party and citizens through this new program will be one that not only provides frank, open, and honest analysis of the issues and problems facing the nation, but will also layout solid, workable solutions designed to ease the social and economic hardship, and see a return to the positive growth and prosperity once enjoyed.

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Mr. Jonel Powell – PAM Party

March 24, 2012
People’s Action Movement
St. Kitts – Nevis

Co-Deputy Chairperson of the People’s Action Movement Lawyer Jonel Powell, in light of the recent Nevis Election Petition judgment, has stoutly declared that his party will be vigorously pursuing airtime on the state-owned ZIZ Broadcasting Corporation.

In his judgment in the Nevis Election Petition case, Justice Lionel Jones SC ruled that Petitioner Mark Brantley’s right to freedom of expression, and his right not to be treated in a discriminatory manner was contravened as he and his party the Concerned Citizens Movement were actively denied access to the state-owned Nevis TV Newscast during last year’s campaign.

“In light of the recent judgment of Justice Jones who essentially supported my party’s call for equal time on the state-owned media , when he declared that the refusal to air Opposition events and activities by the Nevis TV was a direct contravention of the rights of Mr. Mark Brantley and the CCM, I want it to be known that our party will be approaching ZIZ broadcasting once again, about airing a weekly programme, much in the same vein as the Labour Party’s “Ask the PM” and the NRP’s “In touch with the Premier,” said the PAM Deputy Chair Jonel Powell.

The 29-year-old Powell went on to say “Our party is energized and ready to go. If the Prime Minister calls the election tomorrow we will be ready.”

Powell indicated that as a youth himself he had a genuine concern about the plight of young people in the federation who seem to be drowning in a sea of despair as the job market shrinks on a daily basis with unemployment on the rise and companies closing their doors and laying off staff.

The young lawyer suggested and reiterated PAM’s position on venture capital which would give young people access to funds to start their own businesses. This would create a lessening dependency on corporations for job opportunities.

Powell ended his interview with Freedom FM’s Juni Liburd by imploring citizens of all walks, whether it PAM, Labour, CCM, NRP, young or old to take the time out and listen to the message of the People’s Action Movement.

Powell said “Come out to our meetings and hear what we have to say and then make your judgment. You don’t have to come in party colours. Just come with an open, objective mind and listen to what we have to say and then make your assessment or come to your own conclusions.”

Powell was recently elected as the Co-Deputy Chairperson and is currently the youngest member of the People’s Action Movement executive.

PAM’s next scheduled Public Meeting is on Thursday March 29th 2012 at Stapleton Village with Constituency #8 representative Hon. Eugene Hamilton.

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PAM Leader – Lindsay Grant

March 22, 2012
Peoples Action Movement
St. Kitts – Nevis

Sandy Point was the venue for a meeting of the Peoples Action Movement last Sunday evening and Old Road followed on Thursday night.

The main speakers at both meetings were Dr. Charles Warner, Deputy Political Leader Hon Eugene Hamilton, Deputy Political Leader Hon Shawn Richards and Political Leader Mr. Lindsay Grant.

The messages from the meetings focused on issues affecting our people during their everyday life. These included topics covering Crime and solutions; economic woes and remedies; the havoc of our National Debt and ways to restore our financial credibility and programs that benefit people and engender hope and opportunity.

Listeners heard how the present Labour Party is unrecognizable by its members who are one by one publicly condemning the Leadership of their party and country for ignoring the history of Labour and for losing sight of the policies and programs that gave birth to the Labour Movement in the Federation.

Listeners heard how the present Government has adopted policies that have condemned citizens of St. Kitts and Nevis to a lifetime of poverty and enslavement, while at the same time staking claim as a Government that loves those who are poor.

The examples of how Housing and Social Services Levy deducted from wages on the false claim to construct houses that have been used to rip off poor unsuspecting occupants were given. The example of locals who live here, having to pay VAT of 17% while those who stay at our hotels are only required to pay VAT of 10% was given. The example of electricity consumption of 200 units per month was billed at $85.00 before the General Election of 2010 and that same consumption of 200 units is now at a cost of $199.00 was given; an increase of 170%.

Listeners heard how the Government has allowed millions of dollars to be paid into bank accounts of individuals or corporations that are not entitled to such payments.

The example of $250 million (claimed to be spent on La Vallee Golf Course that has had one day of Golf played) that has found its way in the pockets of undeserving players, that has produced no income or sustainable employment whatsoever was given. The example of Beacon Heights that has so far sucked over #80 million from our Social Security Pension Fund that has no earnings projections satisfying an investment return was given. The example of SIDF raking in over $600 million USD that ought to be in the Consolidated Fund of the State but is used as a slush fund of the Political Directorate was given. The example of $11 million dollars paid out in 2007/2008 for so called Hydrofoil debt that has been Statute barred for over 16 years was given.

Listeners heard some examples of the way forward with PAM; a way of hope, opportunity and Good Governance; a way in which every citizen can participate and grow as the Nation grows.

The example of a National Health Insurance Scheme that would help save the lives of those who cannot afford Health Coverage and the cost of Health Care was given. The example of Venture Capital Funding for those with bright, realistic ideas whose circumstances militate against them accessing funds from the traditional sources was given. The example of sunshine in Government facilitated by such legislation as Integrity in Public Life and Freedom of Information was given.

On Sunday March 18th at the 47th Convention of PAM that will be held at the party headquarters there will be an opportunity for those who missed the PAM message to listen and appreciate the need for change.

While we expect that seated will be treated, we have arranged for the live broadcast of the Convention so that those, especially those who live in the Diaspora can relax and listen.

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