It’s a super year for politics in the Caribbean region as General Elections will be called in several countries where constitutionally due.
These elections will command the attention of the region as voters either choose to keep current governments in power or decide whether it’s time for a changing of the guard.
Many of these governments during their tenure would have contended with the effects of COVID-19, increasing gun violence and natural disasters coupled with the effects of climate change.
Here are the Caribbean countries that will be holding General Elections in 2025:
Anguilla: TBA
While campaign launches are being prepared in the UK overseas territory, an election date is yet to be announced. The ruling Anguilla Progressive Movement (APM) led by Premier Dr Ellis Webster is already looking to launch its campaign in January.
General elections were last held in Anguilla on June 29, 2020.
Belize: TBA
No date has been announced yet for Belize’s General Election which is constitutionally due in 2025. Prime Minister John Briceno continues to keep the date close to his chest.
Belize last went to the polls on November 11, 2020.
Bermuda: February 18, 2025
Bermuda, which is a self-governing British Overseas Territory, and an Associate Member of CARICOM, will hold its election following a bombshell announcement on the night of January 8, 2025, from Bermuda Premier and leader of the Progressive Labour Party (PLP), David Burt.
The last election in Bermuda was held on August 21, 2020.
Curacao: March 21, 2025
Over 110,000 residents in Curacao are eligible to vote in the March 21 Parliamentary elections. Candidate lists are being finalised for February 7th.
Notably, Curacao recently became an Associate Member of CARICOM under the leadership of Prime Minister Gilmar Pisas. In late November 2024, the coalition government escaped challenges and was able to hold on to its majority in Parliament.
The country held its last Parliamentary elections on March 19, 2021.
Guyana: TBA
An official date has not been announced for Guyana’s General Election; however, there have been some hints, as according to a local media report, Vice President Bharat Jagdeo disclosed the next General Election will likely be held in November 2025.
The last time the country went to the polls was on March 2, 2020, with President Irfaan Ali emerging the victor.
Jamaica: TBA
No date has been announced for Jamaica’s General Election which has seen the People’s National Party (PNP) and Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) charging up for when the date is dropped.
At the JLP’s last party convention, the message was clear that a third consecutive term is being sought.
Jamaica’s last General Election was held on September 3, 2020.
St Vincent and the Grenadines: TBA
No election date has been announced yet but the General Election in St Vincent and the Grenadines will be one to watch as Prime Minister Dr Ralph Gonsalves, 78, was recently re-elected unopposed as the ruling Unity Labour Party’s (ULP) political leader. The ULP is seeking a historic sixth term in office unless the main opposition New Democratic Party (NDP) can break its long run.
SVG’s last General Election was held on November 5, 2020.
Suriname: May 25, 2025
The Dutch-speaking Caribbean Community (CARICOM) country, Suriname, was placed on notice by President Chandrikapersad Santokhi last year that they will be going to the polls on May 25, 2025.
In 2023, Suriname’s parliament amended the electoral law so elections will be held based on national proportionality instead of the district system.
Suriname has faced its share of challenges.
Suriname’s last election was held on May 25, 2020.
Trinidad and Tobago: TBA
As the country awaits an election date there has been a major political shakeup in the twin-island Republic as Prime Minister Dr Keith Rowley, who is the political leader of the ruling PNM, confirmed he would not be offering himself up for reelection and in fact plans to resign before his term as Prime Minister comes to an end.
It is an election to keep your eyes on.
T&T’s last general election was held on August 10, 2020.
Turks and Caicos Islands: February 7, 2025
More than 9,000 people are registered to vote in the British Overseas Territory after the election bell was rung for voters to go to the polls on February 7, 2025.
This election will be historic, as it will be the first five-year parliamentary term instead of four, for the TCI.
The TCI held its last general election on February 19, 2021.
