Leader of the Opposition Ralph Thorne says the Democratic Labour Party is prepared to move fully into campaign mode following the calling of the February 11, 2026 General Election.
Thorne spoke today after the DLP attended a worship service at St John Parish Church held in recognition of National Hero Errol Walton Barrow, the Father of Independence.
He described the timing of the service as an “interesting confluence of events”, noting that it was planned before the election announcement and provided a fitting start to the weeks ahead.
“This is an excellent way, in the house of God, to start what is ahead of us,” Thorne said.
Addressing his own prospects in St John, which he will be contesting for the first time, Thorne said elections were determined by voters.
“An election is about the people, the will of the people,” he said, adding that he was confident Barbadians knew what they wanted.
Thorne said the party’s immediate focus will be on grassroots engagement.
“The three most important words are canvas, canvas, canvas,” he said.
The Opposition said the candidates would have lunch together after church and hold an internal meeting around 3 p.m.
The DLP has a full slate of 30 candidates.
