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Caribbean Pink Wave

Thomas C. Famous. Photo: Provided
Dr Janice Daniel-Hodge, Leader of the Nevis Reformation Party (NRP), won her seat as a first-time candidate in the Nevis Island Election held on December 12, 2022. Photo: Provided
Dr Janice Daniel-Hodge, Leader of the Nevis Reformation Party (NRP), won her seat as a first-time candidate in the Nevis Island Election held on December 12, 2022. Photo: Provided
Thomas C. Famous

Congratulations to Dr Janice Daniel-Hodge, Leader of the Nevis Reformation Party (NRP) for winning her seat as a first-time candidate in the Nevis Island Election held on December 12, 2022. Joining her was Deputy Leader Cleone Stapleton Simmonds who retained her seat.

Nevis has a population of approximately 12,000 persons. With a total of 5 seats at stake whichever party wins three or more seats would form the island government. In this instance Premier Mark A.G. Brantley, leader of the Concerned Citizens Movement (CCM) retained his seat and two more members of his party, Spencer Brand and Eric Evelyn, also won their seats.

So, with the seat allocation now 3:2 in favour of the CCM, they remain as the present government.

On the island of Dominica, there was a General Election held on December 6, 2022. The incumbent Dominica Labour Party won a total of 19 seats, whilst 2 independent candidates won their seats. In total,10 of the 21 seats are held by ladies.

There is clearly a “Pink Wave” of more women parliamentarians moving throughout the region, and deservedly so.

4 Responses to “Caribbean Pink Wave”

  • asking for a friend (16/12/2022, 09:29) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    Her party lost how is it a wave?
    • KB (16/12/2022, 21:21) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      You’re missing the point! Pink wave is referring to the women across the Caribbean (not just Nevis) who hold political office.
  • Thomas Famous (16/12/2022, 11:58) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Her party went ffrom 1 seat to 2 seats, nearly taking 2 other seats.

    That is how it is a wave.
  • lol (17/12/2022, 07:06) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    More like a ripple, rather than a wave


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