Dawes rides into nomination with strong female frontline

Leading his convy of supporters on a bicycle then on foot, People's National Party (PNP) standard-bearer for St Catherine South East, Dr Alfred Dawes, made his entrance into Bridgeport High on nomination day to officially confirm his candidacy for the September 3 general elections.

Dawes was accompanied by a full slate of women who carried out the nomination exercise. Asked about the symbolism, he explained that the gesture was meant to highlight the party's focus on love and care.

"They are representing the caring spirit of nurses who I have worked with, who I have seen administered the majority of the bedside care to patients--and that's the management we are bringing to the constituency," Dawes said.

The medical doctor also noted that his campaign underscores health and fitness. "Health is not just the absence of disease but the absence of stress whether it is the stress worrying about mosquitoes, drainage, bad roads and your front end parts," he added.

- Edmond Campbell

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