Kim Caines has an unusual ambition for a 23-year-old she wants to be Premier.

But as a politically active young person Ms Caines, who heads the youth wing of the UBP, is in a minority a situation she's determined to change.

"There is apathy among young people who say "If my vote really does matter how come we aren't seeing any change?' I still don't think that should be a deterrent to voting.

"The one thing I do admire about Dr. Brown is he has stressed the importance of voting the people who have gotten us to where we are today."

Ms Caines joined the UBP four years ago because she liked its diversity, its stand on social issues and its involvement in the local community.

But the move has earned her scorn from some. Not that it worries her although she realises others are reluctant to make a stand.

"The difficulty of getting young people involved is they believe if they affiliate with a party that is there affiliation for the rest of their lives and in Bermuda, a very politically-driven country, to draw a line in the sand and say 'I am a UBP supporter' or 'I am a PLP supporter' you will get very different reactions from people you come in contact with.

"That could be a reason why young people aren't so up to joining a party.

"Maybe we are community which cares too much about what other people think. Or maybe you might not get that job because you are associated with a certain party or you judged a sell-out because you are white in the PLP or black in the UBP.

"Politics is very loaded here. But if that's an intimidating factor, for me it's not that much of an obstacle. I have had friends say you are sell-out because you joined the party that doesn't detract me in any way.

"I think it is a very exciting time in our country."

And Ms Caines, a law student, believes her own future is bright.

"I am on a mission to be the Premier."

She admits contemporaries react with a mixture of shock and awe when she tells them of her lofty ambitions.

"They are impressed I have such a big aspiration. I don't think it is unobtainable at all. Especially in Bermuda. We need to realise we have some amazing opportunities we need to capitalised on."

First she has to put in the ground work and she has found it easy to get involved at the bottom run.

"Our party is very receptive to young people young adults. What I like about our party is that it shatters the disconnect that appears to take place between politicians and young people. Our leader is very interested in young people. He has young adult daughters."

Activity in Young United, the organisation Ms Caines heads includes the back to school drive which gave away back-packs to families in Pembroke, the Good Friday bash at Horseshoe and happy hours.

In the course of her activity she has come across her opposite number in the PLP Davida Morris. Ms Caines said: "Davida and I have had numerous conversations we serve in similar capacities in our parties and we have never called each other names.

"It is ironic how similar we are and how we face similar issues. Maybe it's a sign of maturity on our part. We have good dialogue. And I have known David Burt for years, when we see each other we speak and catch up. Hopefully that will fare us well in the future when we take over the country."