Basseterre, St.Kitts (January 24th 2010):- In an exciting and energetic atmosphere at Parrays Village, St.Peters on Sunday evening the People's Action Movement kicked off there "Better Days Must Come under PAM" 2011 campaign.The inaugural 2011 meeting featured presentations by Deputy Political Leader Hon. Shawn K. Richards as well as constituency representative Hon. Eugene Hamilton and party leader Lindsay Grant. The meeting is the first of a series of meeting s during the week of January 23rd to January 29th which forms part of the celebratory 1st anniversary week of activities of the Hon. Hamilton.
The large crowd of party supporters and residents of the area were obviously captivated by the presentations of each of the speakers of the evening as they addressed the issues of the day including crime and the economy.
The audience however was most boisterous and animated in their support when leader Lindsay Grant came to the podium and declared to the crowd that he will not be silenced.
"They have tried everything to prevent me from speaking and championing the cause of the people of this country. They want to muzzle me, they paid millions to doctor a tape to try and discredit me, they threaten me, they threaten me family but I want to tell them now that they will have to WIPE ME OUT to silence me, " says Grant
"Our people are suffering too much for me to be quiet. The VAT, crime and electricity is burdening our people too much for me to be mute. Our country is too far into the depths of despair for me to keep still. I have to speak and I want you to let them know that their attempts to silence me has only awaken me," Grant continued
"We are cognizant of the strategies that are being used in an attempt to get at me and this great party that I am privileged to lead, but we will continue to remain steadfast in our positions and efforts to champion the cause of the people and give hope to the hopeless, voice to the voiceless and strength to the weak," Grant assured
The People's Action Movement will be holding the 2nd of its Public Meeting Series on Thursday in Conaree Village.
