As Saint Lucia gears up for its forthcoming general elections, citizens are urged to ensure they are fully prepared to exercise their democratic rights. The Electoral Department has outlined essential steps for voters to verify their eligibility and registration status. Citizens who possess a Saint Lucian national identification card or participated in the previous general election are already registered. Eligibility extends to Saint Lucian citizens and Commonwealth citizens who have resided in the country for at least seven years and in an electoral district for a minimum of two months, provided they are 18 years or older. However, individuals declared of unsound mind, imprisoned, or under a death sentence are ineligible to register. To register, voters must visit the Electoral Department at #23 High Street, Castries, in the Godfrey James Building, bringing necessary documents such as a birth certificate, National Insurance Card, and, if applicable, a marriage certificate. Non-native citizens must present a Certificate of Registration or Naturalisation from the Ministry of Home Affairs. Voters who have relocated must update their registration to reflect their new address. Saint Lucia is divided into 17 electoral districts, with the Electoral Department revising the register annually and publishing supplementary lists twice a year. These lists are available for public review, and citizens have 12 days post-publication to file claims or objections. By January 31 each year, the register is updated to include new electors and remove ineligible names. Voters can confirm their registration details and access additional information via the Electoral Department’s website at https://www.sluelectoral.com/electoral/voter-record-search/.
