Roseau, Dominica – Preliminary results from Monday’s Roseau City Council Elections reveal a clear frontrunner, with Chief Elections Officer Anthea Joseph announcing Lucy Belle-Matthew of Fond Cole as the election’s top vote-getter. Representing Ward 4, Belle-Matthew secured a commanding 408 ballots, significantly outpacing her competitors and setting a high bar across all constituencies.
The electoral breakdown, presented by Joseph, detailed fiercely contested races across the city’s wards. In Ward 4, Belle-Matthew’s decisive victory saw her opponent, Sherman Boston, garner 267 votes, followed by Karleen Beaupierre with 196.
Ward 1 witnessed an exceptionally tight race. Ermin Royer narrowly clinched the lead with 203 votes, a mere three-vote margin over Moesha Joseph’s 200. The remaining candidates trailed behind: Lenny Jno-Baptiste (185 votes), Samantha Robinson (129), and Kashma Richards (121).
The Ward 2 contest delivered a more definitive outcome. Paloma Mark emerged victorious with a strong tally of 306 votes. Kenny Jno Baptiste secured second place with 235 votes, followed by Rhoda St. John (149), Kelvin Rolle (127), Jason Jno Baptiste (125), and Dunstan Peters (62).
In Ward 3, a lower voter turnout was recorded. Quincy Angol led the field with 98 votes, followed by Michael Moreau with 80, and Christina Sobers with 31.
The announcement of these preliminary figures marks a critical step in the democratic process, setting the stage for the formal certification of new council members. The results indicate diverse voter engagement levels across the different wards of the capital.