The New Democratic Party absolutely demolished the Unity Labour Party by grabbing 14 out of 15 seats in St. Vincent and the Grenadines, and Dr. Godwin Friday just got sworn in as the new prime minister after ending Ralph Gonsalves' 25-year run. The outgoing leader only managed to keep his seat while his son and other major cabinet members got wrecked at the polls, and Friday said he wants everyone working together to rebuild the country after campaigning wrapped up.
Political nerds pointed out voter sentiment shifted hard against the ULP after years of declining support, and the NDP played it smart by dodging controversial topics during the race. Regional leaders from Jamaica and Trinidad sent their congratulations to the 66-year-old Friday, who held onto his Northern Grenadines spot and promised to roll out a 60-day action plan while putting together his cabinet.
Political nerds pointed out voter sentiment shifted hard against the ULP after years of declining support, and the NDP played it smart by dodging controversial topics during the race. Regional leaders from Jamaica and Trinidad sent their congratulations to the 66-year-old Friday, who held onto his Northern Grenadines spot and promised to roll out a 60-day action plan while putting together his cabinet.
