Liberal Leader Steps Down

Sad news coming from the Liberal Party of Newfoundland and Labrador. Leader Yvonne Jones has resigned as Leader of the Liberal Party of NL. She has been battling cancer for most of this year and it has made an affect on her health. The treatment she has recieved made her White Blood cell count be abnormal and cause her immune system to become weaker. With her busy schedule, doctors and Mrs.Jones decided the schedule is too much for her to handle.

With that said, now the speculation starts. Who will replace Mrs.Jones? Some names that how been confirmed are Brad Cabana and Danny Dumaresque. In my opinion, neither are capable to be leader of Liberal Party. Hope more great candidates comes forward.  Stay tuned !!

Stop the Drama the Africa - Board Member Changes

On behalf of Stop the Drama in Africa, I would like to announce that Jessica Slaney and Jordan Barry will not return for a second year on the STDA Board of Directors. Both has helped STDA progress in the first year. I would personally like to thank them both!

I have also taken over as Public Relations for Stop the Drama in Africa from Trustee Tracey Slaney. Due to our current resignations, we will need 2 new Board members. If you are interested, let me know!

Liberals Name Candidates

These are some Liberal candidates announced so far:

Barry Snow - Trinity-Bay de Verde: Knowledge for private and public sector.
Todd Manual - Lewisporte: Local Businessman
Paul Kean - Bonavista North: Resident of Lumsden
Jim Bennett - St.Barbe: Lots of Political experience
Pam Pardy Ghent - Bellevue: Herald Writer

Some great candidates are set to come forward for the Liberal Party of Newfoundland, Stay Tuned!

NDP name three more candidates

NDP President Dale Kirby announced three more NDP candidates :

Gerry Rogers - St.John's Centre: Filmmaker and Health Advocate
Christopher Pickard - St.John's West: Community Leader
Lloyd Snow - Lewisporte: Deputy mayor of Norris Arm

All are great candidates and will have a great chance to win their district. Stay tuned for more Election 2011 news and updates.

NDP President Seeking Nomination

Memorial University education professor and New Democratic Party president Dr. Dale Kirby announced today that he is seeking the NDP nomination in the district of St. John's North for the upcoming provincial election.

"I am optimistic about our prospects in Newfoundland and Labrador," said Kirby. "I believe that, with our province's unselfish community spirit and our tradition of supporting one another, Newfoundland and Labrador can do better – better for seniors, better for children and youth, better for working families, and better for our communities."

Kirby is nationally recognized for his work as a professor, researcher, and consultant in the vitally important field of improving student participation and success in college and university. As Chair of the Newfoundland and Labrador Federation of Students in the 1990s, he led a successful campaign to freeze college and university tuition fees in this province.

"This is an exciting time for New Democrats in Newfoundland and Labrador," said Kirby. "Lorraine Michael has provided strong, credible, and principled leadership in the House of Assembly. I look forward to working with her to deliver results for people of St. John’s North."

Stop the Drama the Africa - Fundraiser

Stop the Drama in Africa will be holding a Car Wash on Sunday, August. 21st. This Car Wash will take place at Irving in Marystown and run from 12PM to 4PM. Everyones support will be greatly appreciated and I would encourage everyone to show your support. All proceeds goes towards Stop the Drama in Africa!

Gerry Rogers Seeking Nomination for St.John's Centre

Filmmaker and health advocate Gerry Rogers announced today
that she is seeking the NDP nomination for St. John's Centre.

"It is a very exciting time in the history of Newfoundland and Labrador,"
said Rogers. "In our prosperity, it is even more important that we ensure
that the people of the province come first as we continue to develop our
resources and plan for the future. No one should be left behind."

Rogers, who has been a long time NDP member, continued, "I am very
excited about working with Lorraine Michael who has done an incredible
job speaking out for Newfoundland and Labrador as leader
of the NDP. I look forward to standing with her to represent the people
of St. John's Centre."

Gerry Rogers is best known as an internationally award winning filmmaker.
Among her credits are the multi- award winning film "My Left Breast" (for which
she won two Geminis and was invited on the Rosie O'Donnell Show) and the
films and "Pleasant Street" and "FERRON: girl on a road".

Rogers is also known for her health advocacy, especially her leadership role in
drawing public attention to the need for the Cameron Inquiry on the botched
ER/PR pathology tests for women with breast cancer in Newfoundland and Labrador.

NDP Candidates - Election 2011

NDP Candidates:
Tony Adey - Bay of Islands: Young but accomplished.
Gabe Ryan - Bellevue: Experienced.
Julie Mitchell - Burin-Placentia West : NDP Veteran.
Geoff Gallant - Cape St.Francis: Youngest Deputy Mayor.
Bill Kavanagh - Conception Bay East-Bell Island: Extreme Volunteer/Former NDP Supporter.
Susan Skinner - Fortune Bay-Cape La Hune: Retired Nurse.
Sheldon Hynes - Humber Valley: Jack of All Trades.
John Riche - Mount Pearl South: Realtor and Volunteer.
Trish Dodd - Placentia-St.Mary's: Well-Known Advocate.
Brian Nolan - Topsail: Union Activist with Air Canada.
Lorraine Michael - Signal Hill-Quidi Vidi: NDP Leader.
George Murphy - St.John`s East: Consumer Advocate.
Keith Dunne - St.John`s South: Advocate and Organizer
Christopher Mitchelmore- The Straits-White Bay North: Bachelor of Commerce Honours Student

All above are great candidates, with a great mixture of young and experienced candidates lead by Keith Dunne, Julie Mitchell, George Murphy and NDP Leader Lorraine Michael .

More great NDP Candidates will be announced, STAY TUNED!