Independent candidate Alan "Spotlight" Weston is running for St. Paul's in the April 30 general election on a platform built around transparency, public accountability and sweeping reforms to the National Parks Authority, according to Antigua News Room.
Weston is contesting the seat outside of Antigua and Barbuda's two main political parties, anchoring his campaign in what he describes as longstanding community grievances — among them deteriorating roads, an unreliable water supply and rising living costs.
"Not campaign slogans. Real things people tell us on doorsteps," his campaign states, framing these as the daily realities facing St. Paul's residents.
A central pillar of Weston's platform is reform of the National Parks Authority (NPA), which he argues currently lacks adequate public oversight. He is proposing that the Authority publish annual financial reports, separate its regulatory and commercial functions, and establish formal mechanisms for community input on decisions affecting the constituency.
"If you pay fees, you should see services. That's not an attack on national parks — that's accountability," Weston said.
His platform also calls for clear, publicly available service standards for utility providers, citing inconsistent water supply and unexplained increases in electricity bills as key concerns. Weston argues that providers must be held to measurable, transparent benchmarks.
On infrastructure, he is proposing a publicly tracked road repair plan that would identify priority works and keep residents informed of progress.
"You know which roads. You drive them every day," the campaign states, referencing persistent complaints about potholes and flooding linked to inadequate drainage.
Weston is also prioritising youth opportunity and small business development. His proposals include skills training programmes aligned with industries such as tourism, marine services and trades, as well as transparent and fair rules governing local businesses.
On the cost of living, Weston says rising prices and fees must be met with greater transparency in how public funds are collected and spent, along with efforts to strengthen local food supply chains.
Underpinning the entire campaign is a broader pledge of constituent accountability, including quarterly public reports on constituency matters and regular engagement with residents.
"I've listened to what St. Paul's needs for long enough. Now someone has to actually do the work," he said.
Weston is among several candidates vying to represent St. Paul's in what is expected to be a competitive contest on election day.
