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WHAT WE STAND FOR
The Barbados Labour Party remains faithful to the following core principles
which are essential to achieving a truly just, equitable and developed society
in which all citizens can continue to flourish and realise their full potential.
OUR PRINCIPLES
1. The Barbados Labour Party stands for strengthening the spiritual
and cultural psyche of Barbadians in a way that enhances honesty
and integrity, raises self-awareness, builds confidence and pride,
fosters a sense of industry, and responsibility, community and
nationalism.
2. The Barbados Labour Party stands for an acceptable quality of life
for all, including a standard of living below which no citizen must
be allowed to fall.
3. The Barbados Labour Party stands for good and transparent
governance.
4. The Barbados Labour Party stands for improving the livelihoods of
all of our people and widening economic enfranchisement.
5. The Barbados Labour Party stands for fair treatment and just reward
for all, workers and investors alike.
6. The Barbados Labour Party stands for the empowerment of people
through continued access to quality universal free education.
7. The Barbados Labour Party stands for universal access to quality
health care and access to affordable land and housing.
8. The Barbados Labour Party stands for development in a sustainable
manner that protects our natural and built environments.
9. The Barbados Labour Party stands for fostering civility, inclusiveness
and respect for diversity amongst our citizens.
10. The Barbados Labour Party stands for achieving and maintaining
global excellence in all of our endeavours.
