KINGSTON, Jamaica — The People’s National Party Youth Organisation (PNP YO) has applauded Opposition Leader and Party President, Dr Peter David Phillips on his selection of members to form the new shadow cabinet.

The organisation said it particularly applauds the inclusion of youthful representation in Dayton Campbell, Lisa Hanna, Mikael Phillips and former PNPYO President Damion Crawford.

“We believe this is reflective of the PNP’s seriousness with regards to attacking head-on the issues crippling the development of our nation’s youth. It is with this new vigour and vitality complimented by the experience and wisdom of the other members of the shadow cabinet, that the PNP shows its commitment to resolving our nation’s issues in an attempt to move Jamaica forward.”

PNPYO said it has no doubt that, at all times, issues unique to Jamaican youth will remain at the forefront of the minds of our newly selected shadow cabinet, adding that “it is imperative that we not only counter in the strongest voice, the anti-youth policies of the Government but also introduce a new and higher level of thinking and planning for sustained development where it is now lacking.”

It said the naming of this new shadow cabinet concretises the growing public belief that the PNP is a government in waiting, adding that it remains supportive of Phillips’ leadership and stands by their party’s vision to create a Jamaica that works for all.