2019 elections in Saba
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General elections was held on Saba on 20 March 2019.[1] The result was a victory for the Windward Islands People's Movement, which won all five of the five seats in the Island Council.[2]
Campaigning
Windward Islands People's Movement
The WIPM has made "stability and continuation" their top campaign issues, citing their strong leadership over the past few years (both financial and in relations with the Netherlands).[3]
They are highlighting promises to continue fighting for economic development, a "realistic social minimum", and poverty alleviation through reduction of the cost of living and cost of doing business on Saba. To lower the cost of living, they plan to push for more "affordable transportation, energy, and telecommunications", as well as gaining more autonomy to grant work permits.[3]
WIPM held their first rally on February 20.[3]
The party list for WIPM is as follows:[4]
- Rolando Wilson
- Bruce Zagers
- Carl Buncamper
- Eviton Heyliger
- Vito Charles
- Hemmie van Xanten
- Esmeralda Johnson
- Jelle van Der Velde
Saba Labour Party
The SLP turned in their party list on 4 February 2019.[5]
The list is as follows:[6]
- Monique Wilson
- Ishmael Levenston
- Thaddeus Nicholson
- Charles Hassell
- Sislene Matthew
United People Movement
On February 2, 2019, Dave Levenstone announced he would be forming a new political party to contend for a seat on the Island Council. He has spent more than 40 years in government service and has frequently criticized what he sees as lack of engagement with Sabans. His slogan is "a strong voice for Saba".[7] He turned in a blank list with his name on it.[5]
Island Council Results
| Party | Votes | % | Seats | +/– |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windward Islands People's Movement | 779 | 79.2 | 5 | +2 |
| Saba Labour Party | 125 | 12.7 | 0 | –2 |
| Blank list (United People Movement) | 80 | 8.1 | 0 | – |
| Invalid/blank votes | – | – | – | |
| Total | 984 | 5 | 0 | |
| Registered voters/turnout | – | – | ||
| Source:[8] | ||||
Electoral College Results
The first election of the colleges will take place on 20 March 2019, simultaneously with the island council elections. On 27 May 2019, the colleges will cast their votes for the Senate elections.
| Party | Votes | % | Seats | +/– |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windward Islands People's Movement | 547 | 4 | ||
| Saba Labour Party | 110 | 1 | ||
| Invalid/blank votes | – | – | – | |
| Total | 5 | 0 | ||
| Registered voters/turnout | – | – | ||
| Source:[8] | ||||
References
- ^ "Two Saba parties submit list on Nomination Day, one blank list". The Daily Herald. 5 February 2019.
- ^ "WIPM (Saba) Grabs All 5 Seats!". BES Reporter. 20 March 2019.
- ^ a b c "WIPM (Saba): Going For Stability". BES Reporter. 2019-02-05. Retrieved 2019-03-03.
- ^ "Windward Island People's Movement". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 2019-03-03.
- ^ a b "3 Parties Hand in Lists in Saba for March Election". BES Reporter. 2019-02-05. Retrieved 2019-03-03.
- ^ "Saba Labour Party". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 2019-03-03.
- ^ "New Party Enters Political Arena Saba". BES Reporter. 2019-02-03. Retrieved 2019-03-03.
- ^ a b "Landslide victory for WIPM". Saba-news.com. 21 Mar 2019. Retrieved 21 Mar 2019.
