United Progressive Party candidate Alex Browne has called for the Rupert "King Swallow" Filo Highway to retain its name, arguing that the roadway stands as a lasting tribute to one of Antigua and Barbuda's most influential cultural figures.
According to Antigua News Room, Browne made the remarks during an interview on Observer Radio ahead of the March 16 St. Philip's North by-election. He insisted that the highway must continue to carry the name of the calypso legend, whose contributions to Antiguan culture he described as foundational and irreplaceable.
The by-election in St. Philip's North has brought a range of local issues to the forefront, with the highway naming controversy emerging as a matter of cultural significance for the constituency and the wider nation. Browne's public stance signals that heritage and cultural identity are set to feature prominently in the campaign discourse leading up to polling day.
