Patricia Inniss was
born and grew up in Grazettes, an urban community on the
borders of the St. Michael North East constituency she now seeks to represent. This grounding
has shaped her views of politics and her passion for
representing causes which many choose to avoid.
She wants to see a more enterprising Barbados
where people are willing and able to innovate. She wants
to see a Barbados where hard work can lead to a rewarding and
satisfying life. She therefore wants to play her part in
formulating national policies and programmes whereby
hard-working Barbadians, especially the young, can pursue
careers which not only satisfy local needs and attack social
ills, but also expand Barbados' share of a growing global
economy.
Patricia has gleaned from her constituents
that they are most concerned about:
- The high levels of unemployment and
underemployment in the area
- The inability of many to own their own
homes as a result of high land and house prices, as well as
unresolved legal matters related to tenantry spots and other
disputed properties
- The poor standard of living which they
have to endure
- The resort to lawlessness and
hopelessness among the youth
She believes that people are now looking to
the Democratic Labour Party and a caring Parliamentary
representative to engage in a systematic programme to wipe out
these social ills and carry Barbados to the next step of its
development.
Patricia is well equipped to respond
positively to these needs. She is a graduate of
Combermere School and the University of the West Indies.
She now lectures in Biochemistry at the Cave Hill Campus of
the University of the West Indies where she conducts research
in several areas. In this capacity she has developed
many innovative ideas for motivating young people.
Patricia believes that every child is
differently gifted. Hence she was the founder of the
group ORCHID (Our Children Have Individual Differences) the
primary aim of which is to help children realize their
potential.
Patricia is the biological mother of one
daughter, but mentor to many. |
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