Democratic National Alliance (Antigua and Barbuda)

The Democratic National Alliance (DNA) is a political party in Antigua and Barbuda founded on April 18, 2017.[1] The DNA is currently led by former MP and Senator Joanne Massiah. The party was founded after a disastrous leadership race within the United Progressive Party (which Massiah and her team withdrew from)[2] following their defeat in the 2014 General Elections.

Democratic National Alliance
PresidentJoanne Massiah
FoundedApril 18, 2017
Split fromUPP
IdeologyProgressivism
Social democracy
Political positionCenter-left
ColorsOrange and Black
SloganProsperity for All
Election symbol
Rose
Website
www.dnaab.com

Following UPP's Convention in 2015, Joanne Massiah, the then-elected Member of Parliament for All Saint's East and St. Luke, was expelled from the party on February 12, 2017.[3]

Party officers

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  • President – Col. Joanne Massiah
  • 1st Vice President – Col. Bruce Goodwin
  • 2nd Vice President – Col. Anthony Stuart
  • Chairperson – Col. Malaka Parker
  • Deputy Chairperson – Col. Louis Rivera
  • Secretary General – Col. Gatesworth James
  • Deputy Secretary General – Col. Majorie Parchment
  • Communications Officer – Col. Chaneil Imhoff
  • Chief Financial Officer – Col. Gameal Joyce
  • Deputy Financial Officer – Col. Coady Joseph
  • Mobilization Officer – Col. Kelton Dalso

Electoral results

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Election Party leader Votes % Seats +/– Position Government
2018 Joanne Massiah 754 1.94
0 / 17
New 3rd Extra-parliamentary
2023 460 1.09
0 / 17
  0   4th Extra-parliamentary

References

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  1. ^ "Joanne Massiah launches new political party". Antigua News Room. 2017-04-18. Retrieved 2022-01-21.
  2. ^ Carr, Marlon (2015-05-06). "Massiah drops her bid to become leader of the UPP". Retrieved 2022-01-21.
  3. ^ "UPP gives Joanne Massiah the boot". Antigua Observer Newspaper. 2017-02-14. Retrieved 2022-01-21.