Delano Seiveright is the future of JLP
Published:Saturday | May 17, 2025 | 12:10 AM
THE EDITOR, Madam:
I’ve always respected Delano Seiveright who is now a senator and minister of state in the Ministry of Tourism. I felt his appointment, along with Audrey Marks’, was well-deserved and a step into the right direction in bringing competence and decency to governance.
Seiveright is professional, polished, articulate and respectful, and likewise Marks. Seiveright has experience on the ground advancing the best interests of the JLP. Seiveright holds a bachelor’s degree in political science and a master’s degree in public policy and management.
He has served as an advisor and senior strategist in the Ministry of Tourism for several years. At the young age of 40, his profile is impressive, and he is definitely someone to watch in politics. Is this what some fear?
It is unfortunate that there is controversy over his decision to campaign for the seat, which will become vacant by outgoing MP Karl Samuda. Is a challenge a bad thing politically? The JLP seems to prefer the opponent Christian Tavares-Finson, son of president of the Senate, Tom Tavares Finson. I’m sure Christian Tavares-Finson is well suited also, but he hasn’t been active or visible in the JLP the way Seiveright has been.
Tavares Finson’s entry into politics should be welcomed, but it seems pushed, as in forced, using his well-known last name (and political connections) to jump to the top of the line. This is old-time politics, which should be shunned in 2025. If both want the seat, let them campaign and may the best man win!
It should always be about strategy and achievements and Seiveright has shown consistently he represents the future of the JLP. We’ve heard that his campaign was paused, was he scolded and ordered to step aside to make way for Tavares-Finson? Is this how the JLP machinery works? If so, they definitely need people like Delano Seiveright in the leadership ranks.
P CHIN