From as early as 6 a.m. when polling stations opened across Barbados, voters were already lining up to cast their ballots on General Election Day.
In several constituencies visited, many described the process as smooth and orderly, although a few reported challenges, including names missing from the voters’ list and long lines at some locations.
In the St Michael West constituency at St Leonard’s Boys’ School, Heather Harding was left upset after officials could not find her name, despite receiving notice she was eligible to vote there. Other voters at the same location reported an efficient process.
At Westbury Primary School in the City of Bridgetown constituency, some voters complained about long lines and confusion. Pearlann Harris said delays meant her daughter, who was voting for the first time, could not do so because she had to leave for work, with the latter saying the system needed better organisation.
Elsewhere, officials and voters reported steady and trouble-free voting, including at Ellerslie School in St Michael North West. Many voters also stressed the importance of civic participation, saying voting was both a right and a responsibility. (TRY)
