General elections were held in

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, with no party holding more than two seats. Although the People's Progressive Alliance received the largest number of votes,

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became

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after forming a coalition government with the National Progressive Party (which had been the ruling party between 1991 and 1996) and an independent MP.

Campaign

A total of 26 candidates contested the elections. All three parties nominated seven candidates, with five independents also running.

Results

By constituency

References

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