Still Younger Than NDP’s Youngest Candidate After 15 Years in Politics – ULP East Kingstown Candidate 

By Val Matthias. Updated 2:12 p.m., Monday, November 24, 2025, Atlantic Standard Time (GMT-4).

At the launch of the Unity Labour Party’s (ULP) Youth Manifesto in East Kingstown, candidate Luke Browne delivered a spirited address underscoring the generational divide between his party’s slate and that of the opposition New Democratic Party (NDP). Browne, who is contesting the East Kingstown seat for the fourth consecutive time, emphasised that the ULP is “the party of young people,” pointing to the average age of ULP candidates 47 compared to the NDP’s 57. He noted that the ULP slate includes four candidates aged 40 and under, while the NDP has none in that category.

Browne, himself a politician with 15 years in public life, reminded supporters that he is still younger than the youngest NDP candidate. He highlighted the presence of youthful figures in government such as Orando Brewster, Parliamentary Secretary Senator Ashelle Morgan, and others, as evidence of the ULP’s commitment to empowering young leaders.

He announced plans to upgrade Richmond Hill with lighting and similar improvements across other playing fields, signaling the manifesto’s promise to nurture youth talent and community development.

The Youth Manifesto, described by Browne as a “blueprint for the future of St. Vincent,” was presented as a separate document from the party’s main manifesto to ensure that young people have a tailored vision addressing their needs.

Luke Browne, a former Minister of Health, Wellness and the Environment (2015–2020), is making his fourth bid for East Kingstown. The constituency has been a stronghold of the NDP for four decades. In the 2020 general election, Browne was defeated by NDP candidate Fitz Bramble, losing by 607 votes. Despite the setback, Browne has remained a prominent figure in Vincentian politics, citing his ministerial record and youth focused agenda as reasons why East Kingstown should “finally come home to Labour.”

As the November 27 general election draws near, the atmosphere across Saint Vincent and the Grenadines has grown increasingly charged. Both the Unity Labour Party and the New Democratic Party are mounting vigorous campaigns, each determined to secure momentum in the closing days. From rallies and manifesto launches to door to door canvassing, the parties are pressing hard to convince undecided voters and energise their bases. The final week has become a test of endurance and persuasion, with both sides performing at full strength to prove they are the better choice at the ballot box.

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