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NDC supporters in North America are solidly behind party’s change campaign

 A proposal has been made for the holding of an annual meeting that will bring together North American supporters of the National Democratic Congress (NDC).

The suggestion was made by Lincoln Toro Depradine, chairman of NDC Toronto, in remarks at the official launch last Sunday of the NDC Support Group in Montreal.

“I propose that Toronto host the meeting next year of NDC supporters in North America,” said Depradine, who was joined on the Montreal visit by the secretary, treasurer and public relations officer of the Toronto group.

Among other visitors to the Canadian city for the event were MP Peter David, General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress, and officers and members of the New York Chapter of the NDC.

Many other Grenadians – Montrealers and visitors alike – attended the launch to receive an update from David on current developments in Grenada, posed questions to him and offered suggestions on the future course of the nation.

June Maitland-Fuelscher heads the Montreal Support Group, which also staged a fundraising show and dance that featured performances from Grenadians Puppa Lindi, Super P, Lady Mac, Doggies and Sugarman.

She said it was time for a change of government in Grenada, Carriacou and Petit Martinique.

“I didn’t join this group lightly,” Maitland-Fuelscher explained.  “Last November, after listening to the Honourable Mr. Tillman Thomas and his delegation from Grenada, I made a decision that Grenada needs him to form the next government.”

The NDC, said Maitland-Fuelscher, “offers change.  They promote education which is now in a sad state.  The children of today are the future.  We need to focus on education.”

The theme of change was also echoed in a message sent by Kallan Simon, co-ordinator of the NDC group in the United Kingdom.

In the message, read by New York Chapter member Derrick James, Simon described the formation of the Montreal group as part of a “movement for change.”

He said it’s “change for a better Grenada in terms of education, health, social justice, accountability, respect for the institutions which govern our country’s business, and the hope that our children’s future will be secured in a changing world.”

Alfred Butler, chairman of the New York Chapter, also stressed the need for change and emphasized the importance of supporting the NDC in its quest to set Grenada on a new path in governance and accountability, and in economic development..

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