Grenada’s DPM to hold first congress, unveil candidates ahead of next election

Grenada’s newest political party, the Democratic People’s Movement (DPM), is set to formally launch its internal structure at its first congress on Sunday, March 22, at the Grenada Trade Centre.

The event will bring together delegates from all 15 constituencies and will include the election of a national executive, ratification of the party’s constitution, and the announcement of its first group of candidates for the next general election.

The move comes amid increasing political activity in Grenada, with the opposition New National Party (NNP) already unveiling a full slate of 15 candidates. The ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) is also expected to contest all constituencies.

Meanwhile, the newly formed People’s National Party (PNP), led by former senator and minister Jonathan La Crette, has entered the political arena but has not yet announced its slate of candidates.

General elections in Grenada are constitutionally due by 2027, although they may be called earlier, contributing to growing momentum among political parties.

DPM leader David described the upcoming congress as a defining moment for both the party and the country.

“This is not about one person or a small group. This is about all Grenadians who believe the future of this country requires a different kind of politics,” he said, noting that the movement has been built through community-level consultations, with candidates emerging from what he described as a “bottom-up process.”

Interim Chairman Alister Bain said that while the party will not reveal its full slate of candidates at this stage, it is positioning itself to contest all constituencies.

“We are ready to compete in every constituency and to assume governance of the country,” Bain said.

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He added that the party’s policies have been shaped through direct engagement with citizens and emphasised that young people and women will play a central role in leadership and decision-making.

The DPM said its platform will focus on practical outcomes, including “work that pays and stays, food that feeds us, and healthcare that reaches you,” as it seeks to establish itself as a serious contender.

The party was launched in November 2025.