Philipsburg:--- Former Democratic Party member and assistant to former commissioner's Roy Marlin and Louie Laveist, Jeffry Richardson will be making history on Saturday as he launched his new party called the Concordia Political Alliance (CPA). The new party will most likely be headed by Jeffry Richardson. SMN News learnt that several persons who are holding key positions in society will be on the CPA slate.In an invited comment Richardson said the party name was taken from the Treaty of Concordia because the intention of the party's founders to form a closer alliance with the French side.
Richardson said he is very concerned with the island status thus he felt the only way to make a difference is to get in government. He gave examples on the current situation with the 2010 budget, the closure of Safe Heaven.
Richardson said one of his main objectives is to find work for the young people who is currently doing nothing and have turned to crime. He said right now the New Era Foundation is working on several projects which are to motivate young people so that they can find their new purpose in life.
The CPA and is members is also looking into ways of getting scholarships for youngsters to go to Holland where they would learn a trade.
Pressed to release more information on his new party Richardson said all the relevant information will be released at a press conference scheduled for Saturday.
We hereby urge you to cast your eyes into the clear blue skies and you will observe that there is a GOLDEN ray of HOPE that is called the Concordia Political Alliance (CPA) who hereby invites you to attend a press conference that will be held on Ground 0 where the grass root St. Martiners reside, to introduce the newest St. Maarten Political Party contesting the upcoming Island Council Elections on September 17, 2010.