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Associates Times will be covering live polling updates, results, reactions and voter turnout in every constituency and all the live updates as elections take place in SVG.
Saint Vincent and The Grenadines Elections Live
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is heading to the polls today, which is considered one of the most closely watched and competitive elections in recent years. Voters across all the 15 constituencies will be casting their ballots to decide the future of the nation. Associates Times is bringing you live coverage, through minute-by-minute updates of polling, results, reactions, public opinion and on ground developments throughout the day.
Today’s voting will decide whether the ruling United Labour Party secures a sixth consecutive term, or the National Democratic Party succeeds to break their oppositions’ win streak. Throughout the day, our team of dedicated journalists, with on ground reporters assigned in the country will provide you accurate updates and early trends once they become available.
Stay tuned with Associates Times for a comprehensive, on ground coverage as the elections unfold in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.
Long Line and slow process has been recorded at the learning Centre in Port Elizabeth, Bequia in the general election. People have also complained about the long line and slow process.
One lady in the learning centre added that she came here like 20 minutes and then she voted very late. She said that the voting process started at seven as the older people and disabled people have been given time and they were given first turn, but large turnout of the people have made the people wait.
In addition to that, several of the voters have also talked about their experience and noted that they came to cast their democratic right. Despite delays, turnout remains strong in this key constituency.
Election day here in SVG and already a number of persons are early in the lines on Canouan are ready to vote. As per the officers, the voter turnout predicted high this year.
The candidates contesting for the seat in the Southern Grenadines are Chevonne Stewart on a ULP ticket and the incumbent Terrance Ollivierre on an NDP ticket. Mr, Ollivierre is seeking a sixth term in office.
Residents have come forward and encouraged each other to cast their voter on the election day in St Vincent and the Grenadines. One of the residents named LA Reina Negra added that she urged everyone who is of voting age to got out and exercise their constitutional right.
She noted, "Take time to reflect and make sure you are voting in the best interst of the country, put your country before part. Be safe and each one, reach one , if you have voted early and can assist in helping someone else to get to and from the polls please do so. Be safe all. HAPPY ELECTION DAY."
Another resident named Carla Samuel asked everyone to make up their mind and come out of their houses to vote for their favourite candidates. She said that the choice is theirs, but it is their civic duty to be a part of the voting process.
Samuel added, "Don't let anyone intimidate, or frustrate you today.. Stay calm, stay focus, and do your thing. One love."
Voting continues across constituences steadily across Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. Candidates and early voters have been turning out in strong numbers voting for their chosen candidate. Election officials report a smooth operation of the elections so far while the nation awaits developments throughout the day.
As the polling started in St Vincent and the Grenadines, people were seen waiting outside several polling stations to cast their democratic rights and vote for their candidate.
Several of them were seen waiting for their turn to cast their vote. Stay tuned to live updates as Associates Times has come with major live coverage of the polling, results and voter turnout.
A clash between workers of ULP and NDP has been recorded in the early hours of the election day. The scene was from North Windward constituency as it was also outlined that Prime Minister Ralph Gonsalves and his police entourage clashed with opposition supporters.
As per the updates, Ralph Gonsalves has been engaged in clash with NDP supporters and the video has gone viral.
One of the NDP supporters noted, " DESPERATION AT IT'S HIGHEST. I knew North Windward was gonna be the target for the last minute bribing tonight, the night before the elections.... and that's exactly why I decided I was gonna be in NW tonight....SMH."
He further added, "But have no fear folks, because SHEVERN JOHN IS A CHOSEN ONE...... and not even their last minute bribing stopping the VICTORY."
NDP’s North Windward candidate Shevern John has casted her vote for the 2025 General elections. After casting her vote she appeared before the media, showing her inked finger.
She also urged the voters to come out and vote to exercise their democratic rights and enhance the voting turnout. She is set to face off against Dr. Grace Walters, the ULP candidate, in this closely watched constituency race.
Ralph Gonsalves, leader of Unity Labour Party (ULP) posted a social media post before the start of the polling and urged the citizens to come and vote for the general elections.
He asked the citizens to exercise their democratic rights and said that this is the time to choose wisely.
NDP’s North Windward candidate Shevern John has casted her vote for the 2025 General elections. After casting her vote she appeared before the media, showing her inked finger.
Polling stations in St Vincent opened at 7 am for voting as voters lined up outside the Owia Government School as it consisted of two polling stations. Similarly long lines also formed outside La Pompe, Bequia.
In addition to that, a police officer who said to be one of the workers of the New Democratic Party (Party) and has close relations with West St. George candidate, Cashaka Cupid has been charged with assaulting a constable at the party's campaign rally in Owia on Saturday. He was also sent on no-pay leave.
Lines have started forming in North Windward as early voters were seen coming out of their houses to vote in St Vincent and the Grenadines in today's elections.
According to the Electoral Office, around 103,524 people are eligible to vote in the general elections. The data also unveiled that East Kingstown has the highest number of registered voters, totaling 9,369, followed by South Leeward with 8,627, and West St. George with 8,024. a total of 250 polling stations will be in operation across St. Vincent and the Grenadines.
However, some also predicted that North Leeward Constituency would determine the final result of the general election.