BRADES, Montserrat, Oct 7, CMC – Premier Donaldson Romeo has announced Monday, November 18 as the date for fresh general elections in Montserrat.
Speaking on a radio programme here, Romeo said that he has met with the Acting Governor Mrs Lyndell Simpson, to inform her of his decision and to officially have parliament dissolved.
Romeo is expected to lead his ruling People’s Democratic Movement (PDM) into the election where it will face a challenge from the Montserrat United Labour Party (MUL), The Movement for Change & Prosperity (MCAP), Montserrat National Congress (MNC) as well as a number of independent candidates who have announced their intentions to contest the elections.
The Legislative Assembly has eleven members, of which nine are elected. The other two seats are taken by the Attorney General and…
