Political parties in St. Vincent and the Grenadines have taken a significant step towards ensuring peaceful and transparent elections by signing a comprehensive code of conduct for the 2025 electoral process.
Representatives from the New Democratic Party (NDP) and the Unity Labour Party (ULP) signed the pivotal document on Tuesday, introducing a provision for security protection of the Opposition leader – a move signaling a commitment to political stability and mutual respect.
Key Objectives of the Code of Conduct
The signed agreement aims to:
• Guarantee constitutionally scheduled, free, and fair elections
• Protect voters’ rights to cast ballots without intimidation
• Promote tolerance of diverse political perspectives
• Ensure active citizen participation in the democratic process
• Prevent electoral violence and fear-based political manipulation
Meanwhile, the National Monitoring and Consultative Mechanism (NMCM) reported no incidents of political violence. Local law enforcement has also issued a public call for peace and tolerance.