David Gant
David Gant is a retired businessman, having been involved in agriculture, food processing, property development and sports event management and marketing. He was the co-founder and co-chairman of Denis Worrall’s Independent Party, is a former Fedex Chairman of the Democratic Party, a member of the DP Parliamentary Caucus and of the President’s Council. He was a delegate at the CODESA forums of the 1990s.
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The FLEE principle for parents and politicians
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