As St. Vincent and the Grenadines approaches its general elections on November 27, the National Monitoring and Consultative Mechanism (NMCM) has reported no significant incidents of political violence. However, minor acts of vandalism, particularly targeting campaign billboards, have been noted. The NMCM, tasked with overseeing the electoral process and monitoring the conduct of the ruling Unity Labour Party (ULP) and the opposition New Democratic Party (NDP), confirmed that no formal complaints of election-related violence have been lodged. NMCM Coordinator Godfrey E. Samuel stated that while social media has circulated allegations, no direct reports have been received. Augustine Ferdinand, representing the ULP, disclosed that several of their campaign billboards were defaced or destroyed, including one in Bequia that was set ablaze and another in Montrose that was torn down. The police are investigating these incidents. Meanwhile, Daniel Cummings, chairman of the NDP, emphasized that his party has not encountered direct violence but acknowledged a social media claim of a woman allegedly injured due to her political affiliation. Both parties recently signed the St. Vincent and the Grenadines Christian Council NMCM Code of Ethical Political Conduct for the 2025 General Election, pledging to avoid defacing public property and respecting private property rights. Cummings praised the parties for using removable campaign materials, a significant improvement from past elections. The RSVG Police Force has urged citizens to maintain peace and tolerance, promising swift and impartial investigations into any reported threats or violence.
No reports of political violence — NMCM, political parties
