In response to an invitation extended by the Government of Barbados on 27 January 2026, CARICOM deployed a three-member CARICOM Election Observation Mission (CEOM) to observe the General Election, which took place on 11 February 2026.
The Mission comprises senior electoral officials from three CARICOM Member States, namely, Antigua and Barbuda, Belize, and Jamaica, who are supported by three members of the CARICOM Secretariat.
The role of the CEOM is to offer an independent, informed, and impartial analysis of the electoral process, taking into account all factors that may impinge upon the overall credibility and transparency of the election.
The preliminary findings in this Statement are based on an assessment of the pre-election environment, including discussions with stakeholders, as well as direct observations during the voting process, and the counting of ballots.
