The Democratic Labour Party (DLP) initiated its official general election campaign on Saturday with a comprehensive islandwide motorcade designed to traverse all 30 electoral constituencies across Barbados. The campaign launch commenced from the party’s George Street headquarters in Bridgetown, signaling the formal beginning of their electoral mobilization efforts.
According to party media representative Sue Harris, the meticulously planned tour incorporates strategic constituency stops, brief candidate addresses, and scheduled breaks throughout the journey. The motorcade features musical elements and public engagement opportunities designed to generate campaign momentum.
“Our motorcade will originate from the George Street Auditorium and comprehensively cover all 30 constituencies nationwide,” Harris stated. “We have arranged music speakers, and our candidates will deliver introductory remarks in each constituency, outlining their specific commitments and proposed contributions to their respective electoral districts.”
The predetermined route included designated rest stops at Folkestone and Farley Hill, with an additional planned pause at King George V Memorial Park before the convoy’s return to George Street headquarters later in the evening.
Following the departure from party headquarters, the motorcade proceeded through central Bridgetown, making a significant stop in the City area where constituents engaged directly with party leader Ralph Thorne, City candidate Dale Rowe, and other senior party officials. Numerous bystanders paused to observe, wave, and record video content as the campaign convoy moved through the urban landscape.
Harris noted the remarkable energy surge among party members since the election announcement, characterizing George Street headquarters as a “hive of activity” in recent days. She additionally referenced Friday’s successful walk-through along Swan Street following candidate deposit payments, indicating the public response had been overwhelmingly encouraging for party prospects.