Lane ready to fill Bostic’s boots

Community activist and social worker Corey Lane has a range of plans for The City of Bridgetown that include the expansion of economic activity and revival of entertainment if he is elected to represent the constituency in the January 19 general elections.

Introducing himself to constituents on Monday night as the Barbados Labour Party (BLP) candidate for the area after outgoing Member of Parliament Lt. Col. Jeffrey Bostic passed on the baton to him, Lane said he will be working to ensure The City is a hive of economic activity.

“We need to bring back business, high-quality business, to the people of The City and the people of Barbados, as a capital city. I have seen the migration of the people and the business, but you have to understand that the capital city is the blood of a country, the economic power of a nation… and I will work my hardest to make sure that I bring it back,” he said.

“We need a cinema and active theatre in The City. These are the sort of things that I’m about,” Lane added.

Other projects on the first-time candidate’s radar include the return of the Baxter’s Road Festival, educational programmes, skills and training opportunities, housing and jobs.

Lane acknowledged that coming after Lt. Col. Bostic, he had “big boots to fill”, but said he was ready for the task.

“I am here to tell you tonight, my boots are on, my boots are laced, my boots are shiny and I am fired up and I am ready for duty.

“I am ready to go. Together, we can do this. My friends, I have already drafted a number of pieces of correspondence to the various and relevant authorities on your behalf. After you sign and seal on January 19th, I will deliver. Signed, sealed and delivered,” he added.

Noting that The City of Bridgetown has “a rich tradition of representation”, he said he intended to carry on that tradition by acting in the constituents’ best interest.

“I am an action man,” he said, pointing out that the work he has done for the last 23 and a half years speaks to his record of service.

“I strongly believe in working with and on behalf of marginalised citizens through positive, wholesome programmes. I am committed to serve. Your next MP will be there for you…. I give you the assurance my concern for people is real. I believe in people and I am therefore asking you to believe in me as we set sail on this journey for you, with you.” (DLB)