ST. GEORGE’S, Grenada — Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell has confirmed that the Grenada election will be held Nov. 5, setting the timetable for a national vote as his National Democratic Congress seeks another term in government.
Mitchell confirmed the date Sunday, Oct. 4, in an interview with The New Today, after a Government Gazette containing electoral dates circulated ahead of his planned announcement.
The newspaper reported that the Gazette lists Oct. 15 as nomination day.
Parliament was dissolved Oct. 2 under a proclamation issued by Governor-General Dame Cécile La Grenade. The confirmation gives voters and candidates a polling date following days of anticipation over Mitchell’s announcement.
Registration closes ahead of Grenada election
A published report of the supervisor of elections’ announcement said the election writ was received at 3:45 p.m. Oct. 2.
Its issuance closed voter registration, which remains suspended until after the general election. Registered voters were encouraged to check their details on the electoral roll, either online through the Parliamentary Elections Office or on lists displayed in their constituencies.
Mitchell had urged eligible voters to register before the deadline, warning that registration would stop once the election process formally began.
Mitchell says Gazette circulation is being investigated
Mitchell told The New Today that the early circulation of the Gazette was being investigated.
He said both the dissolution and election writs were issued Friday and had to be published in the Gazette and a newspaper. He did not establish how the document circulated ahead of his announcement.
The reported investigation concerns the document’s circulation. The interview did not identify anyone as responsible or establish wrongdoing by a particular office.
NDC seeks another term as NNP presents an alternative
The National Democratic Congress won nine of the 15 parliamentary seats in the 2022 election, bringing Mitchell to office.
Mitchell has framed the coming contest as an opportunity for voters to assess his administration’s record over the past four years.
The opposition New National Party enters the election under Emmalin Pierre, its first female political leader. Former Prime Minister Keith Mitchell has said he will not seek another parliamentary term.
Pierre has outlined proposals to remove value-added tax on electricity and sugar, along with a water levy, within the first 90 days of an NNP administration. Those measures remain campaign commitments.
She has also promised further announcements on employment and housing when the party presents its manifesto.
Separately, Pierre has reported discussions with US officials over travel restrictions affecting Grenadians, without announcing any agreement to change US policy.
Leaders’ debate remains under discussion
Mitchell also reiterated his willingness to participate in a national debate.
He told The New Today that his press secretary had informed him of offers to host the event at the Trade Centre and that Peter David had agreed to participate.
The interview did not establish a debate date or confirm participation by all political leaders.
