The close results of the 2007 general election spurred the change as the Electoral Commission concluded that a tie would not be resolved.

[3][4] The win by the PNP shocked even its leaders, such as Peter Phillips who said that "the results certainly exceeded our most optimistic scenarios".

The People's National Party (PNP) secured 42 seats out of 63 in a result described as a landslide victory.

As a result, the PNP ended four years of rule for the Labour Party, which won 21 seats.

[8] The Organization of American States sent an observation mission to oversee the elections and they reported that they had not witnessed "any disturbances or any issues that would cause us any serious concern".