Democratic National Alliance (Antigua & Barbuda)

The Democratic National Alliance (DNA) is a social democratic political party in Antigua and Barbuda founded on April 18th, 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
ChairpersonMalaka Parker
General SecretaryGatesworth James
FoundedApril 18th, 2017
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 12th, 2017.[3]

Vision and Mission

The vision of the Democratic National Alliance is to catalyze and deliver the transformation of Antigua and Barbuda.[4]

The mission of the Democratic National Alliance is "to develop an all inclusive organization by relying on the talents, expertise and experience of our people and to transform our nation's economy and society through people-led innovation and technology."[5]

Politics of Antigua and Barbuda
Executive
Legislative
Elections
Administrative divisions
Foreign relations
  • Ministry of Foreign Affairs
    Minister: E.P. Chet Greene

Party Officers

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
Election Party leader Votes  % Seats +/– Position Government
2018 Joanne Massiah 754 1.94
0 / 17
 New Extraparliamentary

References
  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.
  4. "Who We Are * Democratic National Alliance". Democratic National Alliance. Retrieved 2022-01-21.
  5. "Caribbean Elections | Democratic National Alliance". www.caribbeanelections.com. Retrieved 2022-01-21.
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