Local NewsNewsPolitics Atherley names team to speak for Opposition on national issues by Barbados Today 19/01/2019 written by Barbados Today Updated by Desmond Brown 19/01/2019 2 min read A+A- Reset Share FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail 367 Opposition Leader Bishop Joseph Atherley on Saturday named a team which he said would speak on behalf of the Opposition on national issues. “I am here this morning with a team of persons representing the interests of Barbadians . . . who are prepared to give themselves to service in the name of the Opposition,” Atherley said. The team includes people who ran in the 2018 General Election under the Solutions Barbados (SB) and United Progressive Party (UPP) banners. From Solutions are Scott Weatherhead, Alan Springer, Irvin Belgrave, Rev John Carter and Paul Gibson, while Maria Phillips, Bruce Hennis and Paul Forte ran under the UPP. The group also includes Sylvan Greenidge from Barbados Integrity Movement, lecturer Dr Philip Corbin and Akil Daley. Atherley, who had previously named his two Opposition Senators Crystal Drakes and Caswell Franklyn, said three more people will be added to the opposition group at a later date. You Might Be Interested In Crystal Beckles-Holder, 2nd runner up in regional competition GUYANA: Body of child found after gold mine collapses Barbadians asked to help with return tickets for Haitians “This is, for me as Leader of the Opposition, a proud moment. I believe it is for our country a historic moment.” Portfolios Irvin Belgrave – Home Affairs Rev John Carter – Agriculture, Food Security and Maritime Economy Dr Phillip Corbin – Energy, Water Resources and Telecommunications Akil Daley – Youth and Small Business Facilitation Sen Crystal Drakes – Economic, Sustainable Development and Climate Change Paul Forte – Housing, Property Ownership, Works and Maintenance Sen Caswell Franklyn – Labour, Social Security, Corporatives and Civil Establishments Paul Gibson – Health, Wellness Services Development and Environment Sylvan Greenidge – Transportation, Sanitation and Sewage Services Bruce Hennis – International Business and Trade, Manufacturing and Commerce Maria Phillips – Justice, Law Enforcement and Penal System Alan Springer – Creative Economy and Sports Industry Development Scott Weatherhead – Tourism, Regional and International Transport Atherley was elected to the House of Assembly as a member of the Barbados Labour Party (BLP) but he formed the one-man Opposition days after the May 24 General Election. He stressed that today’s announcement was not the launch of a political party, but said this would come in due course. Barbados Today Stay informed and engaged with our digital news platform. The leading online multimedia news resource in Barbados for news you can trust. You may also like Straker remanded on burglary and firearm charges 18/02/2025 #SpeakingOut – Preserve the Holetown Festival 18/02/2025 Murder accused Trevere Gittens remanded 18/02/2025