Security & Strategic Review - January 2026

ST VINCENT & THE GRENADINES: The end of Comrade Ralph

CARIBBEAN by Abbi Dicker 08 January 2026 Modified: 26 January 2026 1356 views

On 27 November, the electors of St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) finally turned away from Ralph Gonsalves, long-time leader of the Unity Labour Party (ULP) and prime minister for 24 years. In a near clean sweep, the New Democratic Party (NDP) under leader Godwin Friday took power with 14 of the 15 seats in parliament. Of the ULP candidates, only Gonsalves himself survived the rout.

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