St. Vincent and the Grenadines is gearing up for a pivotal general election on November 27, as announced by Prime Minister Ralph Gonsalves during the Unity Labour Party’s (ULP) “Labour Strong Rally” at Richmond Hill. The 15-seat Parliament was dissolved on October 28, with Nomination Day scheduled for November 10. This election marks the second time Vincentians will vote in a November general election since universal adult suffrage was introduced in 1951. The ULP, led by Gonsalves, will remain in office for three weeks beyond its five-year term, although the Constitution permits the government to stay in power until February 2026 before calling an election. Gonsalves, who has been Prime Minister since 2001, has previously announced election dates at the Richmond Hill Playing Field in 2005 and 2015. The ULP has secured five consecutive terms, with the 2020 election resulting in a 9-6 majority, despite losing the popular vote for the first time since 1998. The opposition New Democratic Party (NDP), led by Godwin Friday, is making its second bid for power, focusing on everyday issues and promising to double public assistance payouts and reduce VAT. The election campaign has officially begun, with both parties vying for voter support. Gonsalves has pledged to transform St. Vincent and the Grenadines into a “first-world country of a special type” within 15 years, while the NDP emphasizes immediate improvements in public services and infrastructure. The election outcome will determine the country’s direction for the next five years and beyond.