A contingent of the New Democratic Party (NDP) Young Democrats journeyed to Sandy Bay in the North Windward Constituency on Saturday, November 9. The Young Democrats conducted a house-to-house campaign in the Sandy Bay area with NDP candidate for North Windward Lauron Baptiste.{{more}}

President of the Young Democrats Nick Francis praised the event as a success, noting that the youths were well received by residents and they spoke on several issues affecting the nation, including the economy, unemployment and the increase in crime and violence. Plans are also in place to conduct membership drives and house to house campaigns in several constituencies in the weeks to come.

According to a release from the group, the Youth Arm of the New Democratic Party continues its mission of empowering youths in all communities to engage in the decision making process and to speak on issues affecting the youth population in St Vincent and the Grenadines.

“The Young Democrats encourage all young persons who are eligible to vote to get registered and support the New Democratic Party in the next general elections constitutionally due in 2015,” the release said.