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Significance
The two main political parties, the governing People’s National Movement (PNM) and the opposition United National Congress (UNC) are jockeying for position, while internal divisions and efforts by smaller parties to make a breakthrough are further muddying the political waters.
Impacts
The number of small parties will make the election outcome more uncertain, with 19 parties and 150 candidates participating.
The short-term ‘bounce’ enjoyed by the government owing to its COVID-19 response may favour the PNM.
The outlook for both crime and economic recovery looks uncertain whatever the election outcome.
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