Today, the Minister of Education and UDP Leader Elect Patrick Faber sat
down with the press for an almost 90 minute meeting via zoom video
conference. The main subject was his response to the PUP's Education
plan - and you'll hear that in a minute. But we start with some
politics. Faber spoke definitively of the fate of Dangriga Standard
Bearer Frank Pawpa Mena. Mena was no supporter of Faber int he
leadership race, and it was rumoured that he would step down if Faber
won. Well, he hasn't and he won't. Faber confirmed today and discussed
what the called the ongoing mischief by other UDP's in the division:
Hon. Patrick Faber - Leader Elect, UDP
"Firstly, he has indicated to the party and to me directly, that he is
interested in continuing. I will tell you right off, that my assessment of
the situation is that whatever agitation is left in terms of trying to get
him to step down does not come from the mayor and the town council, I
remember there was a signed petition but my assessment and I stand to be
corrected if that is the case, is that what you see lately agitating is
coming from on FX Marin, who is a notable personality on the constituency
who almost every convention offers his name, does not really garner any
support. I think in one of the conventions he gained about 10 votes, so
he's not a serious contender and I would say on the record that he creates
these kinds of situations that's not ideal for the party. I will do my best
as soon as I can to entertain a meeting but to me this kind of situation is
clearly mischievous."
Faber did concede that there is some political shaping up that needs to
be done in the constituency.
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