May 19, 2020

Rejected By The PNM Screening Committee, Lovell Francis Responds….

By Newsroom

The Screening Committee of the People’s National Movement (OPNM) did not accept a nomination for Lovell Francis to return as the MP for M0ruga/Tableland.  Francis was third on the list of nominees from the constituency which he represented in the last five years,  while also holding the portfolio as Minister in the Ministry of Education.  In response, Francis said goodbye in a Facebook Post, the full text of which is reproduced below:

Goodbye is Seldom Easy…

Good morning everyone,

Five years ago I set out to serve constituency, country and Party with the most ambitious plan in my head. And whereas honestly not everything intended was accomplished I tried to be the kind of representative that the people of Moruga/Tableland deserve, mainly one who would do everything possible to make things better. So I worked hard every day and regardless of floods, the earthquake, fires, fiery protests, collapsed houses and so on I was there, even if it meant being upbraided for things well beyond my individual control. That to me is the crux of representation.

And now this has ended and there are no real regrets. I remain committed to country, constituency, Party and Leader. I am also very grateful to everyone who played a role in this journey and a special thank you must be sent to the members of my excellent staff.

In the end I think that In five years we leave behind a body of work that will be remembered and I could not ask for more than that. (Drops mic and exits stage right)

Peace, love and best regards,
Lovell.

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