At a recent United Workers Party (UWP) press conference, Ernie Jno Finn, the party’s official candidate for the Castle Bruce Constituency, framed her selection as a public recognition of her long-held dedication to advancing community progress, upholding unwavering integrity, and delivering genuine public service.
Opening her remarks with a memorable, crowd-pleasing quote from ancient philosopher Plato — “One of the penalties for refusing to participate in politics is that you end up being governed by your inferiors” — Jno Finn set a reflective yet determined tone for her announcement. She opened up about her rocky 2019 campaign experience, recalling a bittersweet moment when she claimed an overnight election lead that ultimately evaporated the next day. “That victory was stolen from me,” she shared, “but the challenging journey taught me invaluable lessons that will form the foundation of this new campaign chapter.”
Jno Finn expressed clear excitement to return to the electoral race, reaffirming her commitment to serving Castle Bruce constituents with honesty, dedication, and a laser focus on the local issues that impact daily life. She laid out three core pillars for her upcoming campaign: full transparency with voters, inclusive outreach across all community segments, and empowering local residents to shape their own collective future. Central to her policy agenda is rebuilding open lines of communication between constituents and their representative, upgrading local healthcare access, advancing proactive environmental protection, and centering the unmet needs of community members in all decision-making.
The candidate stressed that the Castle Bruce Constituency is grappling with a backlog of critical, long-unresolved issues that demand immediate action. One high-priority project she highlighted is the expansion of Castle Bruce Secondary School, where construction on needed additional classroom space began years ago but has been stalled repeatedly. If elected, Jno Finn pledged to see the long-delayed project through to completion to give students the learning space they desperately need.
She also called out unkept promises from incumbent officials for residents of Petite Soufriere and Good Hope, who were forced to evacuate and promised relocation after damage from a weather trough system. “A sitting minister publicly announced construction would start this past September — that was back in 2025,” Jno Finn pointed out. “To this day, not a single stone has been laid.” She made a firm commitment that if given the opportunity, she will deliver on that relocation promise for the affected families. Jno Finn added that addressing the widespread issue of inadequate housing across the constituency is another non-negotiable priority, noting that all residents deserve safe, stable housing regardless of their political leaning. “A government is elected to serve all people, not just those who supported it,” she emphasized.