BRADES, Montserrat, Aug 23, CMC -Montserratians will vote for a new government on October 24, after the Legislative Assembly was dissolved on Thursday.
No date has yet been announced for Nomination Day.
“Today marks a pivotal chapter in Montserrat’s history as we officially dissolve the Government, paving the way for the upcoming elections. I am honored to accept the leadership of the Movement for Change and Prosperity (MCAP), following the exemplary guidance of Joseph E. Taylor-Farrell, who has led our island with unwavering commitment as Premier for the past five years,” said Dr. Samuel Joseph.
In the November 18, 2019 general election, the MCAP won five of the nine seats, with the British Overseas Territory is a single nine-member constituency, with voters able to vote for up to nine candidates on their ballot paper under plurality-at-large voting.
Candidates must receive at least six per cent of the vote to be elected. If fewer than nine candidates receive more than six per cent the vote, a second round is held within 21 days.
Political observers say MCAP is expected to face a strong challenge in the upcoming poll with with People’s Democratic Movement (PDM) headed by outgoing Opposition Leader, Paul Lewis and the United Alliance, headed by former premier, Reuben Meade, which has already launched its manifesto.
(Details in Politics section)
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