ST. GEORGE’S, GRENADA, November 16— The Democratic People’s Movement (DPM) launched at the Trade Centre tonight with an ambitious five-point diaspora engagement plan that seeks to redefine how Grenada works with its citizens abroad.

Dr. Anthony Bridgeman, head of the DPM’s policy committee, announced the comprehensive strategy during his address to a crowd that included supporters from New York and across the diaspora.

“The diaspora is not just an arm of support, it is a pillar of nation building,” Dr. Bridgeman declared. “A new Grenada must be built with the diaspora at the table, not outside of the room.”

The plan centers on establishing a Diaspora Economic Council connecting diaspora investors and entrepreneurs with government and private sector partners for projects in renewable energy, agriculture, health, education, and technology.

A key component is the proposed Diaspora Investment and Innovation Fund, which would provide transparent mechanisms for capital investment in Grenadian startups, tourism, and infrastructure. “You shouldn’t have to know someone to invest in your own country,” Dr. Bridgeman emphasized.

The DPM also proposes a Dual Citizenship Engagement Framework, which creates pathways for second- and third-generation Grenadians to reconnect and contribute to development. Additionally, a Diaspora Citizenship Service Program would enable professionals abroad to actively collaborate with local counterparts, such as US nurses working with General Hospital staff or London teachers partnering on curriculum development.

The party has also pledged to enhance business environment reforms, addressing longstanding complaints about bureaucratic barriers facing diaspora investors.

Positioning the DPM as a departure from traditional politics, Dr. Bridgeman stated, “We moved away from tribalism. We move towards something in common for the common person on the ground.”

In a pointed message to the political establishment, he added: “There’s a whole lot of scared people around Grenada right now,” before extending an olive branch: “Come on in. It’s an open house.”

The launch marks the formal entry of the DPM into Grenada’s political landscape, with the party emphasizing its grassroots focus and organizational infrastructure as distinguishing factors from previous political movements.