AS THE Progressive Liberal Party continues to roll out its slate of new candidates for the 2012 general election, a former party Member of Parliament called on the leadership to avoid the temptation of only running "wealthy professionals."

George Smith, former Cabinet minister and MP for Exuma, said he is a great advocate for the party fielding a "balanced slated" of candidates. Therefore, he said, it is not always necessary for the PLP to run a candidate based on his or her profession but rather their "interest and commitment" to the people.

"The PLP should not appear to be promoting lawyers, doctors, or accountants, but people who are genuinely interested in matters and ...

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