Prime Minister Gaston Browne has announced that general elections will be held within 90 days, urging supporters of the Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party to begin preparations immediately.

According to Antigua News Room, Browne made the announcement during an appearance on Pointe FM, signalling that the vote could come even sooner than the 90-day window he outlined. "Even though I said 90 days it could be before," the Prime Minister told listeners.

Browne said he has instructed ABLP candidates to spend the coming weeks going door to door, urging constituents to renew their voter ID cards. "It is known that there will be a general election," he said. "I am saying now that there will be a general election within 90 days."

During the same broadcast, Browne questioned the readiness of the main opposition United Progressive Party to lead a government, citing the party's highly publicised internal disagreements.

The announcement comes one day after the ruling party named Dr. Philmore Benjamin as its candidate for St. Mary's North, completing its full slate of candidates, which includes several young persons. It also follows the March 16 by-election in St. Philip's North, in which the ABLP secured a commanding victory over the UPP.

Antigua and Barbuda last went to the polls on January 18, 2023, an election that delivered the Browne administration a narrow third consecutive term. The ABLP won nine of seventeen constituencies, with the UPP claiming six seats, the Barbuda People's Movement winning one, and an independent candidate capturing the remaining seat.

The parliamentary composition has since shifted. Independent MP Asot Michael was murdered, and the subsequent by-election returned ABLP candidate Rawdon Turner in his place. UPP MP Anthony Smith later aligned himself with the ABLP and now serves as Agriculture Minister in the Browne administration.

Browne was sworn in for his historic third consecutive term on January 19, 2023, by Governor General Sir Rodney Williams — the first time in Antiguan history that a Prime Minister has served three consecutive terms.

Former UPP leader Harold Lovell, who lost his seat in the 2023 election and subsequently resigned as party leader, has since returned to active politics. He will contest the upcoming election in All Saints West, though not in a leadership capacity. In his own constituency, Browne will face UPP challenger Jamale Pringle.