EDITOR’S NOTE: The following article which has been republished from Caribbean News Global, was written by Drexwell Seymour from the Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI). He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Accounting at age 19 and a MBA in Finance at age 20. In 1992 at age 22, he took and passed all four parts of the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) exam. He is currently part of a credit union exploratory committee and hopes to have credit unions established soon in the TCI. His articles are also posted on his website www.drexwellseymour.com
Although written in a Turks and Caicos Islands context, the message bears relevance for all Caribbean democracies.
Introduction
The majority of us perhaps vote for individuals based on the affiliation with a political party and therefore no matter who the party endorses to run, that individual will win. Most times, we know they are not the right person but we still vote for them because they represent the party of our choice.
As we prepare for elections in 2020/21, let us vote differently by voting for the best individual no matter their political persuasion.
This article will summarize some of the requirements for our politicians in the upcoming general election and beyond.
I concur with the criteria suggested by the author except for his first two. By saying one needs to be a Christian and believe in (one) God, he excludes people of other faiths from participation in the political process. We are democracies not theocracies.
The truth in its simplest form will always question the status quo. This article is right on point.
It simply says let your conscience be your guide
Our people dont seem to get it. Craziness.
I am surprised that the writer – presumably of African decent – makes his first two requirements adherent to a faith that did much to bond his people to slavery.
The result of this election will decide the fate of the country. I would have advised the public to vote sensibly and not differently, I was hoping that these two words would have appeared, honesty and ,INTEGRETY. Let me balance the situation,the present PM NEVER had some much money to play with before and want another five years.The opposition party is saying they want a slice of the cake.hard work for Bothe sides and may the best man win
Very interesting and educational article, worth reading.
This is so true people should read this it make a lot of sense as our political parties are misleading the people most of the time and the people are falling for their lies so I urge people to read this article
I wonder how our politicians would score against these criteria,,
I found it rather interesting that such an academically sound mind mentioned absolutely nothing about academic qualifications. Probably he is intelligent enough to know that it is not absolutely necessary and ofcourse he is supported by the framers of our constitution.
Did Labour mafe a mistake when they elected Piere Charles, an unlettered man, a man with basic education to be the Leader of the Party and the Prime Minister?
This is a very well written article and a lot of Dominicans would do well to read and reflect on it. In the particular the paragraph about ‘honesty’ is so damaging to our PM that I refrain from highlighting any others. The future of Dominica is at all your hands!!