V. Nazim Burke
V. Nazim Burke
V. Nazim Burke
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MISSION<br />
S T . G E O R G E N O R T H E A S T<br />
To formulate and implement policies to empower the<br />
business community in St. Georges North East to<br />
maximize their potential and to contribute wholly to all<br />
areas of community development. This will facilitate<br />
positive changes in the life of the community, specifically<br />
in the areas of education, recreation, and infrastructure.<br />
CANDIDATE'S VISION<br />
To make St. Georges North East a place where national pride,<br />
dignity and cultural awareness drive the development of small<br />
business enterprise and where all residents have equal<br />
opportunities for learning, recreation and self expression.<br />
EDUCATION<br />
• Legal Education Certificate (L.E.C.)<br />
• Master of Laws (LL.M.)<br />
• Master of Arts, Economics (M.A.)<br />
• Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.)<br />
• Bachelor of Arts, Economics (B.A.) Hons.<br />
CAREER<br />
• Minister for Finance, Planning, Economy, Energy and Cooperatives,<br />
Government of Grenada<br />
• Partner, Ciboney Chambers Attorneys-At-Law<br />
• Adjunct Associate Professor, St. Georges University, Greneda<br />
• Course Instructor, T.S. Marryshow Community College<br />
• Lecturer, Economics, George Brown College, Canada<br />
• Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Trade, Government of Grenada<br />
POLITICAL ACHIEVEMENTS<br />
• As Finance Minister, stabilized the economy in the midst of a global<br />
financial crisis through institution of pilot project focused on<br />
stabilization. Management of the economy garnered commendation<br />
from leading international organizations (CDB, IMF , IBRD, EU)<br />
• Preserved public sector jobs, avoiding lay-offs and salary reductions<br />
• Increased allocation for poverty alleviation and introduced new<br />
growth programmes<br />
• Maintained and improved social security net, controlled cost of living<br />
in wake of the crisis<br />
• Leader of Government Business in the House Of Representatives<br />
• Stood with Prime Minister Thomas when most needed<br />
CONSITUENCY ACHIEVEMENTS<br />
• 8 constituents registered for Caribbean Youth Empowerment<br />
Programme entrepreneurship training<br />
• 24 constituents registered in New Life Organization (NEWLO)<br />
(vocational training)<br />
• Assisted successful candidates with cruise ship job preparation<br />
• Repaired Annandale Welcome Centre in partnership with Ministry of<br />
Tourism and Board of Tourism<br />
• Established North East Constituency Day recognizing outstanding<br />
constituents<br />
• Spearheaded the Vendome rebuilding project following 2004<br />
Hurricane (Ongoing)<br />
• Rebuilding of Vendome Primary School (Ongoing)<br />
• Reconstruction (widening) of two bridges in New Hampshire after<br />
36 years of neglect<br />
• Building of a community pool<br />
• Upgrading and repair of Vendome playing field<br />
• Building of BOCA Basketball Court<br />
• Fencing the Beaulieu Roman Catholic School to improve security<br />
• Enhanced security at St Paul’s Government School<br />
A trained economist, lawyer and educator with a genuine<br />
desire to contribute to the development of Grenada and its<br />
people, <strong>Nazim</strong> <strong>Burke</strong> is ready to move the constituency of<br />
North East forward. He has identified projects to be<br />
undertaken in each sector and has already secured<br />
financing for their implementation. Let us work together.<br />
VOTE<br />
NATIONAL DEMOCRATIC CONGRESS<br />
S T . G E O R G E N O R T H E A S T<br />
V. NAZIM<br />
BURKE<br />
VOTE<br />
V. NAZIM BURKE<br />
S T . G E O R G E N O R T H E A S T<br />
NATIONAL DEMOCRATIC CONGRESS<br />
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CHOICE
V. NAZIM BURKE<br />
S T . G E O R G E N O R T H E A S T
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