Former Prime Minister and current Minister of Foreign Affairs Dr. Denzil Douglas has formally announced that he will contest Constituency 6 for the St. Kitts-Nevis Labour Party (SKNLP) at the next General Election.
Douglas made the announcement during a town hall meeting in his hometown of St. Paul’s, where he received a warm response from constituents, supporters and well-wishers.
The veteran politician has represented Constituency 6 since 1989. The constituency includes communities from Newton Ground through St. Paul’s, Parson’s, Saddlers and Harris’.
Addressing supporters, Douglas expressed appreciation for their continued support and confidence in his leadership and representation.
“It’s ALL about you, Constituency 6!” Douglas said in a message following the announcement.
“Though there is only ONE DLD, I stand for ALL of you. For the People. With the People. Always.”
The announcement puts Douglas on record as seeking another term as the SKNLP candidate for the constituency ahead of the next general election, which is constitutionally due by August 2027.
Douglas first entered Parliament as the representative for Constituency 6 in 1989, and went on to serve as Prime Minister from 1995 to 2015. He returned to government following the 2022 General Election and currently serves as Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Trade, Industry, Commerce and Consumer Affairs.
His latest announcement comes as political parties and prospective candidates begin positioning themselves ahead of the next national election.
