Barbados Votes Feb 11
Prime Minister Mia Mottley has officially signalled the ringing of the bell, announcing that the nation will head to the polls for a general election next month. Addressing a fervent crowd of supporters, the Prime Minister declared that the writs for the election are to be prepared immediately for delivery to Her Excellency the President.
In a decisive move, the Prime Minister outlined the strict timeline for the upcoming electoral process, instructing Attorney General Dale Marshall to proceed with the necessary legal formalities. The Parliament is scheduled to be dissolved on 19 January, clearing the way for the contest. Following the dissolution, the political machinery will move swiftly to Nomination Day, which has been set for Tuesday, 27 January.
The culmination of the campaign period will take place exactly two weeks after nominations are filed. The Prime Minister confirmed that Polling Day will be held on Wednesday, 11 February. The announcement was met with rapturous applause, effectively placing all political parties on high alert as the race for governance begins in earnest.
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