Trotman secures BLP win for St Michael Central

Attorney Tyra Trotman romped to victory in the Barbados Labour Party (BLP) nomination for St Michael Central tonight, defeating sole challenger Dr Lynette Holder by a 156–45 margin at a packed Combermere School in Waterford, St Michael tonight.

The result clears the way for Trotman to replace outgoing Member of Parliament and Speaker of the House Arthur Holder, who is stepping aside after more than a decade representing the constituency.

When the result was announced, Trotman thanked party executives, branch members and supporters, crediting her campaign team for remaining focused throughout the contest.

She also paid tribute to both Arthur Holder and Dr Holder, stressing that the competitive process had strengthened her mandate.

Speaking after, Arthur Holder again voiced his full backing for Trotman, saying he was satisfied the constituency was in capable hands.

He thanked residents of St Michael Central for welcoming him “into their homes and into their hearts” over the past 12 years and said he was proud of the work completed in the area, particularly initiatives undertaken in Bellevue Gap, which he described as restoring dignity and humane living conditions for residents.

Lynette Holder, in remarks ahead of the ballot, reminded members of her long-standing ties to the party, declaring that “the Barbados Labour Party is in my heart, not on my shirt”.

She outlined her experience in civil society, small business development and the credit union movement, and said she stepped forward after encouragement from constituents following Arthur Holder’s decision not to seek re-nomination. (CLM)

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