Battle for nominations starts to mount

Mon, May 16th 2011, 11:00 PM

By PAUL G TURNQUEST

Tribune Staff Reporter

pturnquest@tribunemedia.net

AS the 2012 general election draws closer, the battle for nominations in key constituencies is beginning to mount.

In certain areas, political parties have at least three possible candidates vying for the same seat -- which in some instances has caused great confusion and even "embarrassment" for the sitting Member of Parliament.

Such an example, said Democratic National Alliance (DNA) candidate Whitney Bastian, can be found in South Andros.

There, Mr Bastian said the PLP has a sitting MP, Picewell Forbes, who is being undermined by former PLP MP for Mount Moriah Keod Smith and political newcomer Charmine Austin.

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