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Gonsalves’ ULP Party wins St. Vincent and the Grenadines elections

By CNW Reporter

The ruling Unity Labour Party (ULP) won the general election  on Wednesday, according to the preliminary reslts released by the Electoral Office

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The ULP, led by Prime Minister Dr. Ralph Gonsalves had won eight of the 15 seats. The main opposition New Democratic Party (NDP), led by former prime minister Arnhim Eustace, won the remaining seven seats.

There were 43 candidates vying for the 15 seats in the Parliament with both the incumbent Unity Labour Party (ULP) and the main opposition New Democratic Party (NDP) having candidates in all the constituencies.

The two other parties – the three -year-old Democratic Republican Party (DRP) led by former senator Anesia Baptiste, contested six seats and the SVG Green Party which fielded seven candidates – were not expected to make any significant impact in the general elections.

With the win, Gonsalves and the ULP party wins its fourth consecutive election.

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