by Nisha Paul
- DPM’s first congress set for Sunday, 22 March
- DPM will not yet announce full slate of candidates
- General election due by 2027
The Democratic People’s Movement (DPM) is preparing to formally launch its internal structure, with its first congress set for Sunday, 22 March at the Grenada Trade Centre. The event will bring together delegates from all 15 constituencies and will see the election of a national executive, ratification of the party’s constitution, and the announcement of the DPM’s first cadre of candidates for the next general election.
As the political climate intensifies, the DPM’s move comes as the opposition New National Party (NNP) has already unveiled a full slate of 15 candidates, while the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) is also expected to contest all constituencies.
The newly formed People’s National Party (PNP), led by former senator and minister Jonathan La Crette, has also entered the political space, but has not yet publicly announced its slate of candidates ahead of the next general election.
The next general election is constitutionally due by 2027, although it can be called earlier, adding to the growing political momentum across parties.
David described DPM’s upcoming congress as a defining moment for 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 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, while the party will not unveil its full slate of candidates just yet, 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.
He added that the party has been shaping its policies based on direct engagement with citizens and stressed that young people and women will play a central role in leadership and decision-making.
The DPM said its platform will focus on what it calls practical outcomes, “work that pays and stays, food that feeds us, and healthcare that reaches you” as it seeks to position itself as a serious contender in the next general election.