The Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party is preparing to shift into full campaign mode, with a national convention set for April 12 in what is widely expected to be a pivotal moment in the country's political calendar.
According to Antigua News Room, the convention is expected to formalise key candidate selections, including the endorsement of Dr. Philmore Benjamin in St. Mary's North and Kendra Beazer in Barbuda. Their confirmations would complete an important phase of the party's candidate selection process ahead of a potential early general election.
Political sources suggest the gathering may carry significance beyond routine party business. There are indications that a general election could be called shortly after the convention, effectively making April 12 the launchpad for Labour's formal election campaign.
The ruling party enters this period with fresh momentum, buoyed by its recent by-election victory in St. Philip North — a result widely interpreted as a strong signal of the party's organisational capacity and continued voter support.
