According to the constitution, elections must take place no later than every five years from the first sitting of Parliament.[1] The previous general elections were held on 24 May 2018, and the first sitting of the new session of Parliament was held on 5 June 2018.[2] After the dissolution of Parliament, the President of Barbados must issue a writ for a general election of members to the House of Assembly and for appointment of Senators to the Senate within 90 days.[3]