Commonwealth Secretary-General Hon Shirley Botchwey is deploying a team to Grenada ahead of the country’s general election on Thursday, 5 November 2026.

The deployment takes place during the week of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Antigua and Barbuda, bringing together leaders and representatives from across the Commonwealth.

The team, which is led by Ian Michael Anthony, the former Chief Elections Officer of Dominica, will be supported by a Commonwealth Secretariat team, led by Lindiwe Maleleka, Political Adviser, Electoral Support Section, and will form part of the secretariat’s engagement with Grenada and its commitment to supporting democratic governance and electoral processes across its member countries.

Commonwealth Secretary-General Botchwey said: “As the Commonwealth gathers in Antigua and Barbuda for CHOGM, our attention remains firmly on the shared commitments that unite our member countries, including democratic governance and strong institutions. The deployment of a team to Grenada ahead of its general election reflects our continued engagement with member countries and our commitment to supporting democratic processes across the Commonwealth.”

During the visit, the team will meet with key stakeholders, including the Parliamentary Elections Office, political parties and candidates, civil society organisations, the media, security agencies and other relevant institutions.

The team will observe the opening of polling stations, voting, the closing of polls and the counting of ballots on election day.

Following the deployment, the team will submit a report to the Commonwealth Secretary-General Shirley Botchwey outlining its observations and key findings. The team departs Grenada on 7 November.

Commonwealth Secretariat

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