Constituents in St James North will go to the polls to elect a new Member of Parliament on May 21, 2025.
Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley made the announcement earlier today.
The full statement follows:
Good afternoon Barbados. Earlier today, I received a letter from Her Excellency the President of Barbados, the Most Honorable Dame Sandra Mason advising me that she had received from the House of Assembly the Address informing her that by reason of the resignation of Mr. Edmund Gregory Hinkson, S.C., a vacancy has arisen for a member of the House of Assembly for the constituency of Saint James North.
Her Excellency indicated that pursuant to the provisions of section 47, subsection two of the Constitution of Barbados, she is required to issue a Writ for the election of a member to fill the vacancy of the same constituency. This Writ must be returnable within 90 days of the occurrence of this vacancy.
Accordingly, I visited Her Excellency today and indicated that the Writ should be issued tomorrow, Saturday the 26th of April, 2025. Similarly, I indicated that Nomination Day should be Tuesday, 6th of May 2025 and the Polling Date for the election of a member of the House of Assembly for the constituency of Saint James North shall be Wednesday 21st of May, 2025.
This is a quick election and as we approach this important date, let us all show the best of who we are respectful, responsible and proud.
Let us exercise our rights peacefully, uphold the dignity of the process and set a positive example for all future generations. Every word that we speak, every action that we take, reflects not just on ourselves, but on this community which we cherish. Together, let us make this a by-election of which we can all be proud.
Thank you very much.
