Local News News Politics Opposition forces form coalition party to contest general election Barbados Today30/12/2021098 views The opposition People’s Party for Democracy (PDP) and the United Progressive Party (UPP) have teamed up to contest the January 19 General Election. Bishop Joseph Atherley announced at news conference this morning the new coalition will be called the Alliance Party for Progress. He said Lynette Eastmond will serve as deputy leader and the party will offer better governance. (More details as they come to hand.)