Three parties unite to form coalition ahead of February general election

Three political parties have banded together to form a coalition to contest the February 2026 General Election.

The Conservative Barbados Leadership Party (CBLP), the United Progressive Party (UPP) and the New National Party (NNP) have formed the People’s Coalition for Progress, with mandates to move away from tourism, increase manufacturing, expand agriculture as the largest share of the gross domestic product, and build up the digital and creative sectors.

Leader of the UPP, Lynette Eastmond, said it was “unlikely” they would field 30 candidates, as they still had some logistics to work out. However, she added that they believed 30 constituencies and 22 ministers were too many, an issue they planned to address once elected.

For now, leader of the CBLP, Corey Beckles said he would be running in the City, leader of the NNP Kemar Stuart will contest St John, and Eastmond in St Philip West.

After the meeting, the party leaders, along with their members, walked through town to speak with people and spread the word. (CA)

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