The Tribune

By SANCHESKA BROWN

Tribune Staff Reporter

sbrown@tribunemedia.net

ACTIVIST Terneille Burrows has announced her intention to run as an independent candidate for Elizabeth in the next general election.

In statement on Thursday night, Ms Burrows said the notion that a "corrupt government can only be overthrown through a violent revolution is hogwash".

A Bahamian music executive/recording artist/songwriter and humanitarian, Ms Burrows - also known as TaDa - said: "I have been protesting corruption and failure of parliamentarians to disclose their assets annually. As the founder of Rise Bahamas, we have demonstrated for stiffer penalties for convicted sex offenders and for the full enactment of 'Marco’s Law'. Our current petition is calling for the implementation of a national violence prevention plan.

"I believe that the money allocated toward Bahamas Junkanoo Carnival should be redirected toward funding civil society and NGO-led social development programs," Ms Burrows said.

 "I am sufficiently convinced that our current government, nor the previous, are serious enough about tackling the root causes of violent crime through deep-rooted, long term, extensively funded social development programs. It’s time for a Bahamas that is independent from the minority rule of Foreign Direct 'Investors', millionaire/billionaire expats and the political elite.

"I invite anyone that possesses the qualities mentioned above to run in the constituency you reside in, or are willing to relocate to, as an independent candidate."

Ms Burrows said she would support a candidate who had a heart for national advancement above and beyond personal gain, confidence but not arrogance, belief in accountability and transparency, a track record of career achievement, consistent public engagement, concern for human rights and protections and a plan for peace through crime prevention, detection and law enforcement.