Political parties planning whirlwind tours across the country

Tue, May 1st 2012, 09:17 AM

The three major political parties have planned whirlwind tours across the country as they enter the final leg of their political campaigns.
An event is scheduled each night for the Free National Movement (FNM), the Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) and the Democratic National Alliance (DNA) as they continue to spread their messages.
The FNM intends to visit several Family Islands before Monday.
Several events are scheduled in New Providence this week, including mass rallies on Clifford Park on Thursday and Saturday, and a gospel event at R. M. Bailey Park on the eve of the May 7 general election.
The PLP also plans to visit several islands.
PLP Chairman Bradley Roberts said the party wants the Bahamian people to remember that the PLP is the only choice.
"We want people to vote for us because we are the best party and will serve their interests," he said.
Roberts said the FNM has proven that it is not fit to lead the country.
On Sunday, the PLP also intends to culminate its campaign with a gospel event that will be announced.
Additionally, a mass rally is scheduled for Clifford Park on Friday.
As for the DNA, Chairman Mark Humes said the party intends to continue to work the constituencies.
Major events are also planned throughout the week.
DNA Leader Branville McCartney has recorded a political address, which will be broadcast on channel 12 tonight at 6:30 p.m.
Additionally, the DNA will hold a rally at Christie Park on Wednesday night and another at the recreational grounds on Market Street on Saturday night.
The DNA will also hold rallies on Long Island and Abaco.
Humes said the party wants voters to consider the DNA when they head to the polls today and on May 7.
"I want voters to take a look at where we are and how we got here, and really consider whether they want to continue doing the same thing over and over," he said.
"Do they want to continue going back and forth between the FNM and PLP, and always holding their breath and hoping that one of them would get it right?
"This is a period of change. We would want them to really recognize what we've done to ensure that change is possible."
The advanced poll will take place today in New Providence at the Kendal Isaacs Gymnasium and The College of The Bahamas between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m.
It will also take place on Family Islands and at various Bahamas embassies and consulates overseas.
As previously reported, 7,865 people are registered to vote in the advanced poll, including election workers, agents of political parties, defence force, police force, customs and immigration officers, and special voters.

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