In  2011,  the  Democratic  National  Alliance  (DNA)  emerged  as  the  most  viable   third   party   option   in   the   Bahamas’   history   by   mounting   an  

impressive   campaign   in   under   a   year,   running   a   full   complement   of  

candidates  and  securing  more  than  8%  of  the  electoral  votes.  Since  then,  

the  DNA  has  grown  rapidly  and  expanded  its  support  base,  proving  itself  within  the  last  few  years  as  a  political  force  to  be  reckoned  with.

AsAs  the  youth  arm  of  the  DNA,  the  membership  of  the  Young  Democrats  is  equally  invested  in  the  state  of  the  country.  Over  the  past  several  months,  

we  have  observed  the  lack  of  attention  being  paid  by  the  current  political  

directorate   to   matters   directly   affecting   young   people.   As   young  

Bahamians,  it  is  imperative  to  us  that  the  voice  of  Generation Green  

is  not  only  heard,  but  that  the  interests  of  young  people  in  this  country  are  

protected  and  advanced  by  the  government  of  the  day.

InIn   this   document,   The  Young  Democrats  will   outline   some   of   the   key  

issues   facing  Generation Green.  Through   it,  we  hope   to  open   the  

dialogue  needed  to  fully  address  these  issues,  and  suggest  viable  solutions  

which  will  produce  long-­term  benefits  for  future  generations.

educationyouth service

Change  in  Education  must  start  with  a  practical  curriculum  that  is  responsive   to   the   technological-­mindset   of   a   new   generation   of  

students.  The  Young  Democrats  will  advocate  for:

Jobsthe economy

The  Young  Democrats  will:

democraticreform

On  Electoral  Reform,  the  

Young  Democrats  will:

environmentclimate change

Climate  change  is  the  catastrophic  social  and  environmental  consequence  of  business  as  usual.  We  MUST  preserve  our  nation  for  

future  generations.

Entrepreneurshippay equality

decriminalizingmarijuana

The  Young  Democrats  will  recommend  that  the  DNA  adopts  a  policy  mandate  that  will  decriminalize  small  amounts  of  Marijuana.