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In a striking address at the People’s Labour Party (PLP) October 2024 Monthly Press Conference, PLP Leader and former Prime Minister, Dr. Hon. Timothy Harris, laid out a comprehensive and visionary roadmap for the party’s future, underscoring the strength of its leadership and organizational structure. With a message of resilience, innovation, and strategic growth, Dr. Harris reaffirmed PLP’s position as the fastest-growing political party in St. Kitts and Nevis.

During the conference, Dr. Harris highlighted the party’s efforts to attract fresh leadership, stating, “I am happy to commend Claudine Saunders, one of the new leaders at the constituency branch of the People’s Labour Party. The quality of individuals we have been able to attract to lead and mobilize the party is a clear indication that the future of the PLP is in very good hands.”

Dr. Harris emphasized that PLP is not only focused on the present but also building a lasting foundation for the future. He elaborated, “We are preparing for now and for the future, giving new leaders an opportunity to excel, to learn from the best in politics. Their fresh ideas, combined with the wisdom of experienced leaders, ensure that our party is prepared to lead for generations to come.”

Key to PLP’s organizational strength, according to Dr. Harris, is its dynamic and well-structured leadership framework. “In our constituency branches, we are talking about a chairperson, deputy chairperson, treasurer, and secretary, with leaders from polling districts united in service to the party and country. From these ranks, leadership can emerge at any time. We are building solid foundations in line with our Constitution.”

Dr. Harris’s confidence in the PLP’s ability to sustain strong leadership was further exemplified by his endorsement of senior party figures. He praised Wendy Phipps as a competent leader capable of stepping up in any situation, stating, “If I’m ever away and there’s a need for someone to take a leadership role, I could close my eyes and say, let Wendy Phipps go.”

The party’s continued growth and success, Dr. Harris noted, stem from a culture of consultation, regular executive meetings, and an unwavering commitment to learning from the community. “PLP has been the fastest-growing party for a reason. We understand the politics, we are learning every day, and we are bound by our love for country and people,” he said.

With his bold proclamation that the PLP’s future is built on love, unity, and strategic leadership, Dr. Harris concluded with a powerful declaration of longevity: “The People’s Labour Party will go on forever, I believe.”

As the PLP continues to grow and evolve, the leadership strategy outlined by Dr. Harris signals a new era of dynamic leadership and organizational prowess that positions the party for lasting success in St. Kitts and Nevis.